Health & Wellbeing Books
iUniverse Is Your Pet Safe
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£10.21
iUniverse The Fusion Family
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£13.25
iUniverse Alone in My Universe
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£15.15
AuthorHouse In Defense of the American Teen
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£19.47
AuthorHouse TeaOlogy
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£10.63
AuthorHouse 7 Mindsets to Master SelfAwareness
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£19.47
AuthorHouse When I Make It To Heaven
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£11.78
Chronicle Books Whatever You Are Be a Good One
Book SynopsisCondon's hand-drawn artwork gives the classic quote book a hip new makeover. An inspirational, feel-good gift buy.
£12.96
Chronicle Books Glorious Freedom
Book SynopsisThe glory of growing older is the freedom to be more truly ourselves—with age we gain the liberty to pursue bold new endeavors and worry less about what other people think. In this richly illustrated volume, bestselling author and artist Lisa Congdon explores the power of women over the age of forty who are thriving and living life on their own terms. Profiles, interviews, and essays from women—including Vera Wang, Laura Ingalls Wilder, Julia Child, Cheryl Strayed, and many more—who''ve found creative fulfillment and accomplished great things in the second half of their lives are lavishly illustrated and hand-lettered in Congdon''s signature style. The perfect gift for women of all ages, A Glorious Freedom celebrates extraordinary lives and redefines what it means to gain wisdom and maturity.Trade Review"You cannot capture the beauty of being a woman coming into her own power without art. No one knows that better or does that better than Lisa Congdon. A Glorious Freedom captures the spirit of what it means to show up, be seen, and be free." --Brene Brown, Ph.D., author of the #1 New York Times Bestseller Rising Strong "We hear all the time that women become invisible after 40, but not in this book. Lisa Congdon captures the beauty and humanity of getting older, wiser, and--in many ways--freer." --Andi Zeisler, cofounder Bitch Media
£13.49
Chronicle Books Things to Do Before a Monday
Book SynopsisFull of quirk and whimsy, Things to Do Before a Monday provides 52 amusing activities to start each week in a positive and joyful way. Ranging from silly, irreverent ideas to self-improvement goals, each prompt encourages readers to shake up their usual routine with fun and attainable exercises such as volunteering at an animal shelter, cooking a favorite meal from childhood, building a pillow fort, or holding hands on a bike with a cutie. With humorous, brightly colored illustrations and inspirational actions, this little book is the cure for the Monday blues.
£8.54
Chronicle Books Truth Daring
Book SynopsisThis guided journal takes the cultural titan Truth or Dare and turns it on its head by pairing self-reflection prompts with action to challenge readers of all ages to dig deep and try new things, while quotes throughout empower and inspire. Every left-hand page features a Truth prompt, inviting readers to reflect on their life; and every right-hand page features a Dare prompt, inviting readers to take action in their lives. Includes 8 tear-out mantra pages, featuring beautifully illustrated and hand-lettered quotes from inspiring feminist icons that users can hang on their wall.
£12.82
Chronicle Books How Music Can Make You Better
Book Synopsis"This brilliant little book is clear, lucid, and easy to read. It is packed with fascinating information that I didn''t know... I shall give it to lots of friends." —Jonathan Lynn, comedy legendA fascinating field guide from neuroscientist and opera singer Indre Viskontas that investigates what music is and how it can change us for the better—from deep in our neurons to across our entire society. Learn how certain songs carry us through a tough workout, comfort us after a breakup, or unite 50,000 diverse fans. A vibrant and smart gift for any audiophile—hip-hop fans, classically trained pianists, or vinyl collectors—readers will think about their favorite songs in a whole new way by the end of this book. • Find out how your mind transforms sounds into human experiences• Discover how music connects us, heals us, and changes us for the better • Learn from renowned musicians, neuroscientists, and authors"Indre Viskontas, combining her deep knowledge of neuroscience and music, has lifted the veil on the mysterious effects of music to move us, showing us not only how the human brain creates the magical patterns of music but also why music has the power to affect us like no other form of communication. An extremely important and inspiring book." —Robert Greene, best-selling author of The 48 Laws of PowerReaders of How Poetry Can Change Your Heartor The Psychology of Music will love this book• Music lovers and audiophiles• Musicians • Anyone interested in neuroscience
£10.44
Balboa Press Rash Decisions
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£11.29
Balboa Press Women Entrepreneur Revolution
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£10.02
Xlibris Loves True Home
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£21.85
Xlibris The Poet and the Painter
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£14.00
Xlibris Que Esta Pasando
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£21.85
Union Square & Co. Feminist as Fck Notebook
Book SynopsisUnapologetically embrace your empowered feminist self. Snarky feminists and crafty cross-stitch lovers alike will love carrying around this notebook that lets them proudly display their opinions.
£13.56
Union Square & Co. Little Bit of Yoga A
Book SynopsisThis accessible guide provides guidance on the practice of yoga - a form of exercise that focuses on strength, flexibility and breathing.
£8.54
Sterling Publishing Co Inc Make a Nerdy Living
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£999.99
Union Square & Co. HighOctane Brain
Book SynopsisFrom a board-certified neuropsychologist and a national leader in the field of brain health, a science-backed programme to prevent Alzheimer's that offers five strategies to avert cognitive decline.Trade Review"Although not everyone thinks about the future, in the life of an Olympic athlete we are always looking to the future, sometimes even four years ahead. Our brain and bodies now and in the future are our best tools, and when they don't work 100 percent we are in trouble. If we just treat our brain and body with the proper care, we may outlive our projected time frames. Given my mom had dementia and passed away in 2004 at the age of 86, I hope I can outlive her and be healthy at the time of my passing. Michelle shares with you how to take great care of your brain now and in the future, not just to lower the risk of Alzheimer's, but for better overall health and well-being!" —Bonnie Blair, five-time Olympic gold medalist "Dr. Braun has written a life-changer, a life-enhancer. In clear, commonsense language with scientific facts, she is proving there is finally a way to fight Alzheimer's. Now [there is] hope where there was none." —Martin J. Schreiber, former governor of Wisconsin and author of My Two Elaines: Learning, Coping, and Surviving as an Alzheimer's Caregiver "If you value your brain, and you want the best current advice on how to keep it healthy -- what to do, and what not to do -- then this book should become your bible. It's advice is thorough, backed up by the best available research, and accessible. You can't change your genes, and you can't change your past life. But this book will show you that there can be real value in making changes going forwards, and what those changes should be." —Barry Gordon, M.D., Ph.D, Professor of Neurology and Cognitive Science; Director, Cognitive Neurology/Neuropsychology Division, Department of Neurology; Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions and University, Baltimore, MD "Dr. Michelle Braun is at the forefront of the exciting and promising field of' brain health,' and her new book, High-Octane Brain, empowers us all to steer our own aging path using a simple five-step program designed to engage brain health promoting behaviors to reduce dementia risk.Through a mixture of expert interviews, case examples, and practical suggestions, Braun uses her remarkable insights and crystal-clear writing style to convincingly argue that healthy aging is within our reach if we take the opportunity we all have to make healthy lifestyle choices. Written in a way that is inspiring to both lay and professional audiences, High-Octane Brain fills the tank with simple tools that allow users to implement her program and to measure progress. It is a 'must have' for those of us who work with aging populations, and those of us who want to invest in a more active, engaged, and healthy future for ourselves." —Russell M. Bauer, PhD, ABPP, Preeminence Term Professor,University of Florida; Director, Brain Rehabilitation Research Center of Excellence, Malcom Randal Veterans' Affairs Medical Center "An emerging field of neuroscience points to the importance of a healthy lifestyle in reducing the risk of Alzheimer's. . . . Dr. Michelle Braun illustrates in a clear and concise style strategies to maximize brain health and stave off Alzheimer's. Unlike other brain wellness publications, this book is based on solid scientific evidence...In a time when there are still no pharmacological cures for Alzheimer's, this book shows us a path towards healthy brain aging: a book invaluable not only to the clinician, but to all of us aiming to enhance our brain health and quality of life in our later years." —Piero G. Antuono, MD, Professor of Neurology and Biophysics, Medical College of Wisconsin; Member, Medical and Scientific Advisory Panel, Alzheimer's Disease International "Medical science has lessened the impact of many previously fatal diseases, but alas, not Alzheimer's, which threatens to overwhelm our health and long-term care systems and devastate more and more families. In the face of this crisis, Dr. Michelle Braun offers us a way in our everyday lives to confront Alzheimer's head-on, and cheers us on into believing we can succeed. In the process, she deftly straddles the complex worlds of neuroanatomy and brain science, condenses it all into concise lifestyle advice,and presents it in steps that are engaging, doable, and fun. Readers that follow her game plan will live much more enjoyable lives . . ." —Tom Hlavacek, Retired Executive Director,Alzheimer's Association Southeastern Wisconsin Chapter "A "high-octane" brain is a one that is tuned to perform at the individual's optimal level. Neuropsychologist Braun (Psychology Today) has devised a Brain Health Action Plan to help achieve this goal, along with reducing and delaying the development of Alzheimer's. . . This book is an essential addition as it describes a practical and evidence-based behavior modification program (as opposed to passive apps or rote memory games) that, through consistent practice, has the potential to have positive and lasting effects on an individual's brain health." —Library Journal (Starred Review)
£17.99
Union Square & Co. Career Remix
Book SynopsisBestselling author, start-up founder, and business coach offers real-world solutions for changing careers, managing transitions, and thriving in the job market.
£13.49
Union Square & Co. Hes Not Lazy Guide to Better Grades and a Great
Book SynopsisA relatable, interactive workbook designed to help teenage boys acknowledge and overcome their issues with poor academic motivation. The book also offers parents advice and exercises to help them become their son's ally, rather than his adversary. This teen-friendly, hands-on, activity-oriented workbook offers a unique approach to school success: there are no study skills here-instead boys are challenged to examine the reasons they procrastinate and encouraged to be honest about their values and goals. Each short chapter delivers its message through illustrations, exercises, and stories about real teens that hit close to home. The tone is edgy (and often entertaining), with no punches pulled. The author's aim is clear: to help teens reassess their strategy of disengagement. Parents will immediately see the appeal of the workbook because it offers the direction and lessons their sons refuse to hear from them-while keeping them involved in the process.Trade ReviewPraise for He's Not Lazy (Hardcover): *“Clinical psychologist Price offers one of the most significant books of the year in this new look at an old problem—the underperforming teenage boy. . . . With today’s kids being pushed harder than ever to perform and succeed at an early age, Price’s book brings an important voice to a much needed conversation. VERDICT Highly recommended.” — Library Journal (Starred review) “Price addresses a situation he refers to as ‘opting out,’ in which teen boys appear lazy when in fact they are reacting to fear and pressure by shunning school with avoidance and denial. Price offers examples, lessons, and advice from his 25 years as a psychologist. While the book is filled with well-documented research, it is accessible to general readers. Price helps readers make a paradigm shift in how they view their sons’ behavior, explains the science behind human brain development, provides instructions for creating a plan for success, and most importantly, outlines how parents can change their own attitudes. The parents’ change in perspective is the most important key; in the process, they will help their sons create self-sufficient, self-regulated plans. Parents, college students, teachers, and psychologists will gain a better understanding of the problem and know how to help teen boys who are going through it have a successful school career. A good addition for public library parenting collections as well as academic libraries.” —Booklist “Price’s book will provide inspiration for scores of parents seeking to understand why their sons are floundering, and will encourage greater acceptance for how today’s teenage boys face challenges.” —Publishers Weekly “. . . a user-friendly text for parents and patients . . . Although geared towards an understanding of boys, many of these pearls of wisdom are easily applicable to girls given the authors heavy leaning on gender neutral developmental theories and science. . . . the unexpected genius of He’s Not Lazy is the comprehensive yet gentle way Price explores parents’ intergenerational contributions to their son’s difficulties. This makes He’s Not Lazy a worthy purchase for parents and clinicians alike.” —NJ Psychologist
£16.52
Union Square & Co. Progress Not Perfection
Book SynopsisTrying to be perfect can get in the way of healthy changes you're trying to make. Learn how focusing on progress, not perfection, can put you on a path to success. It's easy to get wrapped up or lost while trying to achieve a goal, no matter what it isalways thinking about the finish line without appreciating the journey there. The steps you take along the way may be challenging, but if you take pride in each step you take, then the progress itself becomes as good as, if not better than, the goal.This timely 366-day journal includes simple prompts to help you learn to take it day by day; set realistic goals; identify constructive actions; and reframe past mistakes as progress. At the end of each week, take stock by tracking your thoughts. Inspirational quotes are interspersed throughout a cool two-color design.
£15.76
Union Square & Co. Travel
Book SynopsisChronicle your own classic adventures in this elegant and handy travel journal. Journals with snarky quotes are more popular than ever, and this series takes it to a classical level. Well-known characters from classic literatureïworks by Kafka, Shakespeare, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Jane Austen, Sophocles, Homer, and moreïriff on general and seasonal themes humourously identified with the character's viewpoints. The journals have foil-stamped flexi covers, rounded corners, 173 college-ruled pages, 18 pages of cheeky quotes sprinkled throughout, elastic closures, and ribbon markers. The cover quote is a riff on The Most Dangerous Game, a famous 1924 short story by Richard Collins.
£15.65
Union Square & Co. Friendship
Book SynopsisAn elegant and handy journal to jot down your thoughts about life and friendshipïor to gift to your BFF. Journals with snarky quotes are more popular than ever, and this series takes it to a classical level. Well-known characters from classic literatureïworks by Kafka, Shakespeare, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Jane Austen, Sophocles, Homer, and moreïriff on general and seasonal themes humourously identified with the character's viewpoints. The journals have foil-stamped flexi covers, rounded corners, 173 college-ruled pages, 18 pages of cheeky quotes sprinkled throughout, elastic closures, and ribbon markers. Cover quote is a riff on Frankenstein by Mary Shelley.
£15.65
Union Square & Co. Astrosex
Book SynopsisAstrology is a powerful tool for self-development, and it offers fascinating insights when applied to sexuality.
£14.25
Union Square & Co. Parenting at Your Childs Pace
Book SynopsisIn his debut book, Dr. Joel Warsh provides guidance that's science-based but incorporates holistic medicine in a safe and practical way. As more adults with young children are committed to integrative and holistic health, they want the same for their children.
£9.49
Union Square & Co. Get a Hobby
Book SynopsisGet your mind off work, make friends, and de-stress with this fascinating collection of potential hobbies! Picking up a hobby is one of the best ways to eliminate stress, improve any mood, and make a network of new friends. Whether it's a physical activity like pickleball or martial arts; a creative pursuit like knitting or painting; or a skill to challenge the mind like sudoku or learning a language, a hobby can improve your life in so many ways. Jasmine Cho, a devoted baker whose off-the-clock passion took her from the kitchen to Food Network and beyond, presents this compendium of stuff you can do for fun in an easy-to-peruse graphic reference guide. From more familiar hobbies like quilting and bird-watching to fascinating new areas to explore like K-pop dance, extreme ironing, geocaching, and even vexillology (that's the study of flags!), it's impossible to stay bored when a copy ofGet a Hobbyis on hand.
£15.19
Union Square & Co. Human Design Made Easy
Book SynopsisHuman Design is a systemthat teaches readers how to make informed, courageous decisions bybreaking their unique energy signatures down into five major types:Manifestor,Projector, Generator/Manifesting Generator, and Reflector.
£18.04
Little, Brown & Company The Dash Diet Weight Loss Solution
Book SynopsisThe most effective diet for healthy weight loss just got better! Based on never before published NIH-funded research and developed by the foremost DASH dietician and leading nutrition expert, Marla Heller, this effective and easy weight loss program includes menu plans, recipes, shopping lists, and more. Readers will enjoy a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, low-fat and nonfat dairy, lean meats/fish/poultry, nuts/beans/seeds, heart healthy fats, and limited amounts of whole grains. The result: faster metabolism, lower body fat, improved strength and cardiovascular fitness-plus the diet can lower cholesterol and blood pressure without medication, and without counting calories!As effective as the original DASH is for heart health, this plan is just as effective for weight loss.
£14.39
Time Warner Trade Publishing Your Greater Is Coming
Book SynopsisNew York Times bestselling author and host of the Joel Osteen Radio on SiriusXM wants you to know that now is the time to get your hopes up and start expecting that better is on the way. Whether you’re climbing toward the next level, stretching for an out-of-reach goal, or doing your utmost to overcome a challenge, it’s time to step into a better life filled with more. When your patience strains to meet your expectations, you have to remember that where you are now is not where you’re about to be! In Your Greater Is Coming, #1 New York Times bestselling author Joel Osteen challenges your perception of your present situation
£20.90
Little, Brown & Company The Elimination Diet
Book SynopsisThe Diet Designed Just for You Could the toast you ate for breakfast bring on your afternoon headache? Could the milk in your coffee cause joint pain and brain fog? Could your healthy tofu stir-fry slow your metabolism? Yes-there is an age-old, powerful connection between what you eat and how you feel. Just as no two bodies are the same, no two diets work for everyone. The only way to discover your ideal diet is to follow an elimination diet that will help you link foods to symptoms and customize a diet that works for you. Known for their ability to radically improve overall health, elimination diets are growing in popularity. But there''s no definitive book that explains how to follow one safely and effectively-until now. Written by two authors who are revered in the alternative health market and functional medicine community, The Elimination Diet guides you through a proven three-phase program that detoxifies the body and promotes fast healing: Phase 1: Detoxification--A 2-day liquid fast that includes broths, smoothies, and juices to calm the immune system and removes toxins from the body. Phase 2: Elimination--For 2 weeks, you will eliminate potentially inflammatory foods from your diet, which will ease symptoms quickly. Phase 3: Customization--For 2 months, you will test different foods to see what works for you and what doesn''t, resulting in a tailored diet you can enjoy for life. Complete with over 100 delicious recipes, shopping lists, and meal plans, The Elimination Diet is a complete resource for you to improve your health and feel better, naturally.
£13.49
Little, Brown & Company How To Be A Hepburn In A Kardashian World
Book SynopsisJordan Christy shares advice on how to be the most confident version of yourself, in this fully revised and updated edition derived from How to Be a Hepburn in a Hilton World.Though fashions may change, certain things never go out of style -- like your favorite little black dress that can take you from a business meeting to a dinner party to a night on the town. But what makes it work is not the dress, it''s how you present yourself while wearing it. A woman who is polite, well spoken, gracious, charming, and thoughtful is always welcome-though such women appear to be in short supply these days! Despite the headline-grabbing antics of certain flashy celebutantes, most of us would rather have respect -- for ourselves and from our family, friends, and colleagues.In this fully revised and updated edition, you will learn how to: Appear polished without sacrificing your personal style, Develop skills and discover interests to boost your self-confidence, Find your true friendships and make them stronger, Date Mr. Right instead of hooking up with Mr. Right Now, Land the perfect internship and your first job, Have a fun night without the risk of a social media faux pas. With this insightful guide you''ll be loving life with style, class, and grace in no time!
£22.50
AuthorHouse Mom Richard Has a Big Fat Butt
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£9.94
AuthorHouse Rules of the Game for High SchoolCollegeLife
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£14.35
Xlibris Kwanzaa the Nguzo Saba
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£14.00
Xlibris Having Tea with My Sisters
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£21.85
Xlibris Diary of a SelfConscious Woman
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£21.85
Dundurn Group Ltd Single Girl Problems
Book SynopsisIf one more person tells me about their third cousin twice removed who met the love of their life online, I'm going to take out my weave and eat it.Being single sucks! Well, that''s what everyone says, anyway. Single women over the age of 29 are seen as lonely, miserable, undesirable, and cat-crazy. Family members, friends heck, even perfect strangers ask, When are you going to get married? This book flips the script on what it means to be a single woman in the twenty-first century. With dating horror story anecdotes and advice about online dating, self-esteem, sex, money, and freezing your eggs, Andrea Bain takes the edge off being single and encourages women to never settle.Trade ReviewIn her new book, Single Girl Problems, Bain wants to flip that script — because a woman can live a full, vibrant life without a husband or children. * Canadian Living *Canadian talk-show host and dating-expert Bain cuts a razor-sharp, quick-witted tone, like a best girlfriend commiserating and dispensing advice while at the swim-up bar on vacation. * Booklist *Bain’s book is just what we need now more than ever. It’s all about empowering woman to own and honour where they’re at in life. * She Does the City *Andrea is everyone’s favorite BFF who doesn’t mince words and lays it all out on the line. * Today's Honoree *Single Girl Problems is an uplifting look at how you can make life as a single woman wonderful. * I AM the Makeup Junkie *A must-have for every single girl and makes for perfect summertime reading. * Lollie Shopping *
£11.39
Dundurn Group Ltd Dad Bod
Book SynopsisA brisk, humorous collection of essays that redefines the mythos of fatherhood depicted in film, television, and video games.What do dads tell us about the world? Not your real dad, but dads in general. Dads are everywhere. Lurking in our movies, television shows, and video games. Spouting homespun wisdom and atrocious jokes, wallowing in might-have-beens and back-in-my-days, or rigidly defending the status quo. These fictional dads fuel a myth of fatherhood. What is that myth trying to tell us? And what is it trying to sell us? Dad Bod is a clever, riveting collection of essays about father figures in popular culture. From Gandalf to Homer Simpson, Die Hard to The Mandalorian, these essays unpack the tropes that inform our collective image of fatherhood. Follow Cian Cruise, newly minted dad, as he riffs on the stereotypes and lore of fatherhood, traces a contemporary art history of dads in popular culture, and journeys to the heart of daTrade ReviewFunny, perceptive, and thoughtful, Cian Cruise’s Dad Bod is constantly curious about the pop culture artifacts it interrogates. Plus, he extracts parenting advice from First Blood, which no book has ever done before. * Naben Ruthnum, author of A Hero of Our Time *Cian Cruise is a great writer and a great father, and a never–ending source of interesting insights. Dad Bod takes those qualities and mashes them up with the dads you know from popular culture, to figure out what it means to be a father. * Misha Glouberman, co-author of The Chairs Are Where The People Go *Cian Cruise’s irreverent exploration of fatherhood in pop-culture shrouds a cosmic reverence for the teaching it contains, whether that’s in video games, television, or movies. The religious attention that the essays of Dad Bod bring to beloved media properties provide new insight not only to their subjects but also to human life and all of its deepest mysteries. * André Babyn *I rarely think about the challenges of fatherhood…this book offered me a brand new perspective I have never considered. * I’ve Read This blog *Dad Bod explores pop culture papas with irrepressible verve...It shines as a cultural criticism, a memoir, and a parenting guide. * Foreword Reviews, starred review *Table of ContentsContentsProloguePart One: Foundations By Way of Introduction 404 Dad Not Found Foreword, Afterword, Side-to-Sideword Part Two: The Good, the Dad, and the Ugly The Absent Heart of Robin Williams Rambo’s Big Tantrum The Sitcom Dad The Distant Driven Dad Major Dad A Litany of Bad Dads Part Three: Tales of Adventure ’Ware the Wanderer Enter Pappas The Wanderers Return Interlude: Gandalf vs. Obi-WanDads of DestinyPart Four: Children’s TelevisionHumbled by a DogPart Five: The End Die, Die-Hard, or the Die Hard Dilemma Down for the Count A Dad Becoming
£12.79
Dundurn Group Ltd The Book of Malcolm
Book SynopsisA father reflects on the rich life of his son, who died suddenly at twenty-six after living with schizophrenia. On the morning of Boxing Day 2009, the poet Fraser Sutherland and his wife found their son, Malcolm, dead in his bedroom in their house. He was twenty-six and had died from a seizure of unknown cause. Malcolm had been living with schizophrenia since the age of seventeen.Fraser's respectful narration of Malcolm's life his happiness as well as his sufferings, his heroic efforts to calm his troubled mind, his readings, his writings, his experiments with religious thought is a master writer's attempt to give shape and dignity to his son's life, to memorialize it as more than an illness. And in writing about his son's life, Fraser creates his own self-effacing memoir the memoir of a parent's resilience through years of stressful care.Fraser Sutherland, one of Canada's finest poetry critics and essayists, died shortly after completing this boTrade ReviewPart elegy, part existential howl, The Book of Malcolm is an investigation of a beloved child's life, of the moods and registers of his mental illness, and of the sometimes harrowing family moments. * from the Foreword by Carmine Starnino *The Book of Malcolm makes the mundane moments of family and of lived, shared experience shine beautifully. That Sutherland loved his son, and that family is a complicated blessing, are made achingly clear. * Winnipeg Free Press *
£12.79
Dundurn Group Ltd The Castleton Massacre
Book SynopsisA GLOBE AND MAIL TOP 100 BEST BOOKS OF 2022 WINNER ONTARIO HISTORICAL SOCIETY ALISON PRENTICE AWARD BRASS KNUCKLES AWARD FOR BEST NONFICTION CRIME BOOK 2023 FINALISTA former United Church minister massacres his family. What led to this act of femicide, and why were his victims forgotten?On May 2, 1963, Robert Killins, a former United Church minister, slaughtered every woman in his family but one. She (and her brother) lived to tell the story of what motivated a talented man who had been widely admired, a scholar and graduate from Queen's University, to stalk and terrorize the women in his family for almost twenty years and then murder them.Through extensive oral histories, Cook and Carson painstakingly trace the causes of a femicide in which four women and two unborn babies were murdered over the course of one bloody evening. While they situate this murderous rampage in the literature on domestic abuse and mass murders, they also explore hTrade ReviewA gripping true tale of a man’s spiral into murderous rage and a woman’s vulnerability — but it also explores the power of oral history and asks how childhood traumas can ever be alleviated. * Charlotte Gray, historian and bestselling author *The Castleton Massacre is a compelling, and meticulously researched, examination of an appalling Ontario tragedy. It is also a fascinating social history of settler families in the first half of the 20th century, and, most important, an urgent call for action regarding the many Canadian women and children who are still living with violent domestic abuse. * Jane Urquhart, award-winning author *Living with this story for sixty years, Cook and Carson have restored a voice to those silenced through horrendous violence. The authors separate fact from fiction and rumour from reality as they narrate the chilling descent of a killer from jealousy and rage to madness and murder. The Castleton Massacre will resonate in contemporary Canada where still too many women are killed by their partners. This is a story you will not soon forget. * Tim Cook, author of The Fight for History: 75 Years of Forgetting, Remembering, and Remaking Canada’s Second World War *Cook and Carson’s account of the massacre committed by Robert Killins...illuminates the lack of supports for abused rural women and the social beliefs about men’s entitlements and women’s duties that bind women to abusers. * Elizabeth Sheehy, Professor Emerita, University of Ottawa *This book makes an important and timely contribution. Detailed and sustained historical research combined with a willingness to consider the larger Canadian context in all its complexity, makes this horrifying account a must-read. Following a pandemic that led to a distressing increase in domestic violence cases, this story from many decades ago allows the reader to consider both this singular family drama and the sadly perennial aspect of domestic abuse. * Marie-Hélène Brunet, Associate Professor, University of Ottawa *The Castleton Massacre is a compelling memoir that delves deeply into the family dynamics that preceded and followed an unthinkable tragedy: the slaughter of three women, a young child and two unborn babies in one dreadful evening of mayhem and murder in a small Ontario town. * Adele Matsalla *Table of ContentsContents Prologue Chapter 1 The Great Migration West, 1900–1920: The Backstory of Robert’s Family Chapter 2 Two Canadian Families: The Killinses and the Frasers, 1920–1931 Chapter 3 Pursuing New Paths: The 1930s Chapter 4 Reality Strikes: 1940–1956 Chapter 5 A Perfect Storm, 1956–1963 Chapter 6 Murder Premeditated Chapter 7 Aftershock Chapter 8 Taking Stock After the Familicide Chapter 9 Gathering the Fragments: Addressing Childhood Trauma Epilogue: Sober Reflection Acknowledgements Endnotes
£13.59
Dundurn Group Ltd Forbidden Knowledge
Book SynopsisTerence Young exposes the pharmaceutical industry secrets and cultural myths that thwart our safe use of prescription drugs. Everyone should read it before their next visit to a doctor. DR. NANCY OLIVIERI, MD, physician and professor When it comes to drug safety, Big Pharma holds all the power, and it's time for patients to take it back.Tens of millions of patients in North America take prescription drugs, but the safety of these drugs is often based on medical myths. We are led to believe that if a medication isn't safe, the government would never allow it on the market and that doctors would never prescribe a drug that isn't proven effective. Who controls these narratives? And do they always have the best interests of patients in mind?In an in-depth study of the enormous influence the pharmaceutical industry has over our health, drug safety advocate Terence Young explores how those with the most to gain financially aTrade ReviewTerence Young exposes the pharmaceutical industry secrets and cultural myths that thwart our safe use of prescription drugs.… Everyone should read it before their next visit to a doctor. * Dr. Nancy Olivieri, MD, physician and professor *It’s all right here. Everything you need to know about the harms of medications, the destructive business model of Big Pharma and how you can keep yourself and your loved ones safe. Read it. It could save your life. Don’t wait until after a tragedy to find these things out. * Johanna Trimble, Canadian Medication Appropriateness and Deprescribing Network *Table of ContentsContentsPreface 1Introduction: The Hidden Plague 3Part I: What Doctors Won’t Tell Us About Prescription Drugs 91 Forbidden Knowledge and the Four Truths 112 Pharma Gods: The Power and the Glory 273 Ten Rules to Survive a Visit to a Pharmacy 374 Debunking Our Medicine Myths 57Part II: The Wizards 715 How the Drug Business Really Works 736 How the Medical Wizards Seized Control of Our Healthand Won’t Let Go 877 Chaos Reigns with Drug Names 99Part III: The Hydra 1098 The Healers 1119 The Pharmapuppets 12510 The True Nature of Power 13911 How Big Pharma Broke Medicine 14712 The Search for Truth 157Part IV: A Chamber Of Horrors 17713 Dirty Tricks, Nasty Surprises, and Types of Torment 17914 Prescripticide 19315 Ugly Stuff with Children 219Part V: Fighting Back — The Empowered Patient 23916 How to Talk to a Doctor About Prescription Drugsand Use Them Safely 24117 A Call for Reform 259Acknowledgements 273Appendix: Organizations That Can Help with Psychiatric Drugs 277Glossary of Abbreviations and Terms 281Notes 291Index 343About the Author 365
£17.09
Dundurn Group Ltd The Uncertainty Advantage
Book SynopsisEmbrace the chaos and transform career challenges into opportunities. In a world where the only certainty is change, The Uncertainty Advantage offers young professionals the tools to turn chaos into a career superpower. This indispensable guide illuminates the path to thriving in unpredictable times, equipping readers with the skills to cultivate antifragility, adaptability, and an entrepreneurial mindset. Discover how to embrace challenges, foster broad and deep professional relationships, and nurture self-compassion in an era of rapid technological advances and global upheaval. Whether launching a new venture or navigating your first job, this book provides practical strategies and insights to help you harness uncertainty and build a resilient, dynamic career. Prepare to transform fear into freedom and insecurity into inspiration, setting the foundation for lifelong success and fulfillment in our thrilling yet daunting modern world.
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FriesenPress Wisdom. Soul. Startup.
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HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd The Neuroscience of Excellent Sleep
Book SynopsisHow to use the insights of neuroscience and the techniques of mindfulness to get a good night's sleep. Everyone's familiar with the consequences of lost sleep: you're groggy and irritable, your focus is off, you don't perform at your best, and you're likely to dump sugary foods and caffeine into your system for an energy boost. But the effects of poor sleep go way beyond these concerns. Indeed, they can be life-threatening. It's one thing to know the problem, it's another to fix it. In this book, renowned neuroscientist Dr Stan Rodski takes us through the fundamentals of sleep - how sleep works, why we sleep and how much sleep we need - but, most importantly, he gives us exercises to help overcome the bane of insomnia. In any endeavour, the key to achievement is proper preparation, and sleep is no different. Drawing on the techniques of mindfulness, meditation and relaxation, and the neuroscience that underpins them all, Dr Stan gives you the tools to prepare yourself (and your ch
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HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd Taming The Black Dog Revised Edition
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