Health & Wellbeing Books

Book SynopsisWhen Dr Kate McGarry was diagnosed with an advanced cancer of unknown origin she resolved to write a book to chart her experience: as a woman coming to terms with such devastating news and what this meant to her as a wife and a mother but also, crucially, how she experienced cancer and its treatment as a doctor, who had become a patient. As Kate adjusted to living with cancer and underwent treatment, she enlisted the help of her husband, fellow doctor, Finbar to help her write the book but then she sadly passed away on the 5 January 2018. With no writing experience, and wrestling with his own heartache, Finbar set about finishing their story. The result is a touchingly beautiful memoir about love, grief and togetherness.'A loving memoir of time spent both together and apart ... [Kate's] personal legacy, as a mother, a wife and the life and soul of the party, is recorded beautifully in this moving memoir' Sunday Business Post

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Book Synopsis'A master synthesizer of attachment science, medical practice, and his own experience as a father, Harold Koplewicz capably and compassionately leads us through the art of scaffolding, from early childhood through the important adolescent period.' - Daniel J. Siegel, MD, author of The Whole Brain ChildPrevent and counteract the general anxiety and emotional fragility prevalent in children and teenagers today - a new parenting philosophy and strategies that give children the tools to flourish on their own.Just as sturdy scaffolding is necessary when erecting a building and will come down when the structure grows stable, good parenting provides children with steady and warm emotional nourishment on the path toward independence. Never-ending parental problem-solving and involvement can have the opposite effect, enabling fragility and anxiety over time.In The Scaffold Effect, world-renowned child psychiatrist Harold Koplewicz introduces the powerful and clinically tested idea that this deliberate build-up and then gradual loosening of parental support is the single most effective way to encourage kids to climb higher, try new things, grow from mistakes and develop character and strength. Explaining the building blocks of an effective scaffold from infancy through young adulthood, he expertly guides parents through the strategies for raising empowered, capable people, including: Lay a solid foundation: The parent-child relationship needs to be made from the concrete mixture of emotional availability, positive reinforcement, clear messaging, and consistent rules. From this supportive base, your will forge a bond that will survive adolescence and grow stronger into adulthood. Empower growth: Skyscraper or sprawling bungalow - the style of your child's construction is not up to you! Scaffold parenting validates and accommodates the shape the child is growing into. Any effort to block or control growth will actually stunt it. Stay on their level: Imagine being on the ground floor of a house and trying to talk to someone on the roof. The person on the roof will have to 'talk down' to you or yell. If your child's building and your scaffold are on the same level, you can speak directly, look each other in the eye, and keep the lines of communication open.Drawing on Dr Koplewicz's decades of clinical and personal experience, The Scaffold Effect is a compassionate, smart and essential guide for the ages.All the author's proceeds from the sale of this book will be donated to the Child Mind Institute.Trade ReviewDirty secret: I normally hate parenting books. But Harold Koplewicz's The Scaffold Effect is just like him: warm, to-the-point, and wonderfully empathetic. It takes real talent to do what he has accomplished in this book: assemble the best science, probe the wisest clinical minds (including his own), and then weave everything together into a highly readable and relatable narrative that's both useful and fun. With a unique mix of personal anecdote and professional insight, he breaks with received wisdom, delivers up some eye-opening surprises - and sends the greatly reassuring message to parents that, if we take care of ourselves, our kids will be okay. * Judith Warner, author of 'And Then They Stopped Talking to Me' and 'Perfect Madness' *The Scaffold Effect is written with so much understanding and so much sympathy, for both children and their parents. Harold Koplewicz brings science and clinical experience together with his own family experiences to create a book that is always practical and compassionate, and manages to be firm, gentle, and encouraging in all the right ways. * Perri Klass, MD, professor of journalism and pediatrics at NYU and author of 'A Good Time to Be Born: How Science and Public Health Gave Children a Future' *This compassionate, witty, and street-smart guide to helping kids become independent young adults is a gift to parents everywhere. Harold Koplewicz gives us the tools to build strong, safe support around our children, and then trust that they will launch all the better for it and grow into their own destiny * Catherine Steiner-Adair, EdD, author of 'The Big Disconnect: Protecting Childhood and Family Relationships in the Digital Age' *Drawing on decades of clinical expertise and an organization that does some of the most compelling research on kids and mental health in this country, Dr Koplewicz has written a practical, engrossing, and singularly useful book. Healthy adults don't just happen. * Madeline Levine, PhD, New York Times bestselling author of 'he Price of Privilege' and 'Teach Your Children Well' *In this era of searing fear and uncertainty, and out of the turbulent sea of contradictory parenting advice, emerges, blessedly, Harold Koplewicz's authoritative counsel. A true giant of child psychiatry, Koplewicz has condensed his immense knowledge, wisdom, and experience into a practical and actionable plan. The Scaffold Effect is an instant classic, a godsend for us all. * Edward M. Hallowell, author of 'Driven to Distraction' and 'ADHD 2.0' *The Scaffold Effect is an engaging, practical, and even humorous guide through the challenges and opportunities of parenting. * Daniel J. Siegel, MD, New York Times bestselling co-author of 'The Whole-Brain Child' *Full of vivid examples of the evergreen effectiveness of scaffolding - the best way to support children as they grow (and grow away from us) - it's a book for the ages. * Wendy Mogel, New York Times bestselling author of 'The Blessing of a Skinned Knee' *Koplewicz gives parents... the tools to raise resilient, confident and capable children. * Booklist *

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Book SynopsisWhat, in your relationships, have you chosen? What would you choose, if you felt able? In Love and Choice, therapist and journalist Lucy Fry explains why relationships should start with these simple questions. Most of us are brought up with a blueprint for our most important and intimate relationships. It comes from family, the media, or even the government's tax policies, and the message is simple: The (gold) standard for a romantic relationship is one that is heterosexual, between two people, and monogamous. Lucy invites us to examine this blueprint consciously, accept that it may not be for everyone, and consider something outside the ordinary. By offering us a window into a life built on choice, and a radical approach, Lucy helps us explore what we really want, and what our relationship needs. With care, wit and candour, Fry blends insightful psychological and philosophical ideas with case studies drawn from interviews with experts, real people, and experiences in her own life. Love and Choice gives readers everything they need to choose what, who, and how to love.Trade ReviewLove and Choice is a refreshingly different relationship book, guiding us through this troubling terrain with kind words and a steady hand. As always, Lucy Fry conveys the feeling of love in a way few others manage, from excruciating to transcendent and everything in between. This time, by sharing others' stories alongside her own, she also captures the diversity of love experiences in a way I've seldom seen. So, while this is an important addition to the conscious non-monogamy literature, it is also way more than that. It encompasses diversities of singledom and soloness, conscious and unconscious monogamy, celibacies, sex work relationships, and more. Through the book we learn the restrictive nature of both the outer cultural relationship rules, and our own relational traumas and scripts, and how we might open these up to enable more choice. We also learn how it is possible to embrace moments of relationship 'failure' as just as vital and beautiful as any happily-ever-after. * Meg-John Barker, author of Rewriting The Rules *A welcome addition to the list of intelligent books that encourage us to think about relationships in more sophisticated ways * Rosie Wilby, author of The Breakup Monologues *

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Book SynopsisI CAN RUN is not a running book for 'runners' - it's the must-have running book for anyone who has ever experienced a moment of defeatism and had the little voice in their head make the excuse, 'I can't run'. In 12 chapters, you will discover that you can. You will dig deep to find your inner athlete. You'll learn how to train smart, recover well, sync your runs to your menstrual cycle and fuel right. I CAN RUN will ensure you never again wait until you're thin enough, fast enough, athletic enough, whatever-next enough to call yourself a runner, because if you put one foot in front of the other, repeatedly, you are a runner.Getting outside, surrounding yourself in nature and moving your body is more important than ever in these anxiety-inducing times, and Amy's debut will give you the encouragement and know-how that you need to do this.I CAN RUN recognises that this is hard and that committing to consistent training is often more of an accomplishment than the 10K, half marathon or marathon race itself. You will find comfort and encouragement in Amy's experience of cramps, chafing and the occasional little sick, while learning from leading experts about how to set yourself up for success and get the very best from your runs both physically and mentally.This book is real talk about the keys to going well far. We're all in it for the long run, together. We CAN do this!

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Book Synopsis'Absolutely delightful, surprisingly useful and pleasingly absurd' - Rachel Parris 'Tessa and Stevie are two of the funniest people I know' - Nish Kumar 'A must-read for anyone struggling to be a convincing grown up' - Richard Herring'Bloody funny and genuinely informative' - Ellie Taylor Trying to get your life together? Got three dead houseplants, no debit card, and an exploded yoghurt in your bag? Useful, funny and life-affirming, Nobody Panic is an instruction manual for anyone with absolutely no idea what they're doing. From the creators of the critically acclaimed podcast comes a series of How To guides for everything from job interviews to leaving a WhatsApp group, from understanding the oven to dealing with your best friend's new (astoundingly dull) partner. There's also a poem about taxes. Comedians and professional panickers Tessa Coates and Stevie Martin are here to help you learn from their many, many mistakes, and remind you that when it comes to life, we're all in this together - so nobody panic.Praise for the podcast:'Hilarious and brilliant' - Grazia'Witty, smart and oh-so-relatable' - Evening Standard'Jaunty' - The TimesTrade ReviewStevie and Tessa are two of the least qualified people to advise anyone. Thankfully they are two of the funniest people I know. -- Nish KumarI'd expected this book to be bloody funny (which it is) but what I hadn't accounted for was it being genuinely informative. Thanks to Stevie and Tessa I now know everything from how to be productive, how to keep a plant alive, how Stevie's dad packs a suitcase and most importantly, why you should always eat the dead frog first. -- Ellie TaylorAbsolutely delightful, surprisingly useful and pleasingly absurd -- Rachel ParrisStevie and Tessa deliver solid, empathetic and hilarious life advice: a must-read for anyone struggling to be a convincing grown up. Which, let's face it, is all of us. -- Richard HerringFunny funny women, I love them -- Suzi RuffellHilarious and brilliant writing. I wish Stevie and Tessa were available to hire to sort all my life problems, but instead you can just read this tremendously funny book. -- Cariad LloydThis book is VERY funny and charming in addition to being extremely informative. Nobody Panic is funny and wise and warm. Thanks to this book, my plants are thriving, my groupchats are manageable, and I finally know how to use my oven. If you are a human being who worries about anything, or if you want to read an absolutely first rate poem about the UK's tax system, this is the book for you. -- Monica HeiseyNobody Panic [the podcast] has comforted me and made me cackle, and this brilliant book does exactly the same -- Emma GannonThis book is a rarity: absolutely hilarious and yet, incredibly helpful. I always wanted a Stevie and a Tessa in my handbag to consult when things get tough, and now I have -- Pippa EvansI LOVE THIS BOOK. It's a triumph, I laughed so hard - and I learned, guys, I learned! I'm sorry, a book this hilarious has no right also being this useful. Nobody Panic is the book I needed in my twenties, the book I need now and the book I suspect I'll still need in a decade's time. Like the literary equivalent of the friend who takes you firmly by the shoulders in the toilets and tells you to stop being ridiculous, it's equal parts practical, reassuring and gleefully funny. They should be handing it out for free on the NHS, but until then I suggest buying a copy for every tote bag you own just to be on the safe side. -- Lauren BravoNormally, ACTUALLY USEFUL & FUNNY do not go together, but this book is the Holy Grail! You will laugh and learn how to put up a shelf - my dream -- Aisling Bea

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Book Synopsis"So truthful, bold, clear, candid and convincing that I read it in one breathless sitting" Stephen FryOne night three years ago Josh Roberts went to a party. The next morning he awoke to discover his mind had collapsed.In a matter of days he went from being a fun loving, seemingly successful twenty-something to a hot mess of tears and nerves. Eventually he was diagnosed with Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD). Since then, he's been mending his mind, rediscovering happiness and learning to live his nervous life. Anxious Man is the story of all this.Told with originality, wit and great humour, it's an essential guide for mental health and a thought-provoking exploration of the millennial condition.***************"The best book I have ever written" Josh Roberts (debut author of Anxious Man)"Yep, fine" Cali Mackrill (girlfriend of author of Anxious Man)"Have you seen my scissors?" Vicky Roberts (mother of author of Anxious Man)Trade ReviewThis is a funny, refreshingly jargon free book. * Daily Mail *

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Book SynopsisThis illuminating book has the power to transform your health and change your life. We are living longer than ever before, but our prolonged lives have come at a price: a rise in chronic diseases like digestive disorders, high blood pressure, heart disease, arthritis and cancer. These diseases pose a challenge to conventional medicine, which controls symptoms but doesn't address the underlying cause. But there is a solution: naturopathy. Naturopathy, or natural medicine, focuses on uncovering the roots of health and resilience. In The Natural Prescription (first published as The Nature Cure in the US), Dr Michalsen shares the potential of nature he discovers every day with his patients. Thoughtfully written and filled with science and history, fascinating case studies and practical guidance, he walks us through the basic principles and scientific mechanisms of naturopathy and provides us with practical, easy-to-follow instructions on how to integrate naturopathic methods into our daily routine.'Essential reading for anyone interested in living a long and healthy life.' - Dr. Qing Li, author of Forest Bathing'This is a book that brings us toward a new approach to medicine, a book that is not to be missed.' - Valter Longo, PhD, author of The Longevity Diet'This scientifically-based and accessible book will help to transform lives as it contains a multitude of actionable recommendations to reverse and prevent multiple diseases.' - Lorenzo Cohen, PhD, professor and director of the Integrative Medicine Program at MD Anderson Cancer Center and co-author of Anticancer Living

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Book Synopsis'Pauline Beaumont writes persuasively about the power of something as simple as breadmaking to help us cope with life's stresses and disappointments.'- Andrew Whitley, author of Bread Matters and DO Sourdough - Slow bread for busy lives'A heartfelt, enlightening book for the baker in your family, your friends, and especially the baker within you.'- Dan Lepard, award-winning baker, food writer and photographerWhen life gets challenging, simple pleasures and timeless traditions can help us manage. Bread Therapy is a love letter to the art of making real bread.Making our own bread provides us with an unhurried, creative activity that is joyful, calming and productive - providing a much-needed antidote to life's stresses and strains. From kneading dough, to taking a delicious-smelling freshly baked loaf out of a hot oven, bread-making can be a mindful experience and a therapeutic craft that can nurture and nourish us. As yeast transforms flour and water, so making bread can transform us and our lives.As we seek 'slow skills' to free us from the digital world we are inhabiting more and more, and mindful activity to help us manage our mental wellbeing, so bread-making is experiencing a renaissance. This book will guide you through the art of bread making, with insight into the benefits of this ancient craft which will nourish mind and body. It celebrates bread making as a way of understanding ourselves better, learning important life lessons and making positive changes to our mental and physical wellbeing. It features eight simple bread recipes to get you started on your bread-making journey.Pauline Beaumont is a passionate bread baker, mother of six and counsellor who believes fervently in the power of bread-making to aid our emotional and psychological wellbeing.'We love this book as it sums up exactly how we feel about bread. Bread is like a small animal; it needs feeding, resting and quite a lot of love to get it to feel right. Caring for it gives you a huge buzz. Bread also has the ability to care for you and making bread is such a simple and pure way of boosting mental wellbeing. Pauline's book captures the magic of this equation beautifully.' - Alex and Kitty Tait, founders of The Orange BakeryTrade ReviewIt is a rare pleasure to spend time in the company of such a thoughtful, intelligent and compassionate food writer. Pauline Beaumont explains how making bread in all its many forms can help your mental and physical health, as well as provide you with something wholesome and delicious to enjoy and share. Bread Therapy is a book that deserves to be read from cover to cover, but it ultimately belongs in the kitchen: whether you're a complete beginner or a seasoned expert, you'll find the recipes immaculately explained, with infinite attention to detail, and inspiring ideas for the creative bread maker. An exciting new voice in the world of food writing. -- Orlando Murrin, President of the Guild of Food WritersPauline Beaumont's Bread Therapy is a reassuring, generous book that answers the big question of why we bake bread rather than buy and shows the healing power that crafting and baking a loaf offers us. It's a heartfelt, enlightening book for the baker in your family, your friends, and especially the baker within you. -- Dan Lepard, award-winning baker, food writer and photographerPauline Beaumont writes persuasively about the power of something as simple as breadmaking to help us cope with life's stresses and disappointments. In her gentle explanations, age-old wisdom informs modern psychotherapeutic practice and the traditional craft of baking real bread at home emerges as both metaphor and métier. Her belief that 'the final gift of breadmaking is to spread the word, for you to express your care for others through bread and, in doing this, inspire others' shines through a book that may well change lives. -- Andrew Whitley, author of Bread Matters and DO Sourdough – Slow bread for busy livesWe love this book as it sums up exactly how we feel about bread. Bread is like a small animal; it needs feeding, resting and quite a lot of love to get it to feel right. Caring for it gives you a huge buzz. Bread also has the ability to care for you and making bread is such a simple and pure way of boosting mental wellbeing. Pauline's book captures the magic of this equation beautifully. -- Alex and Kitty Tait, founders of The Orange BakeryThe Real Bread Campaign has long believed in and championed the benefits of making Real Bread by hand. It's great to see Pauline helping to spread this message to even more people. As lovingly crafted as a handmade loaf, this book guides you through why and how Real Bread can be better for you, not just while you enjoy eating it, but first as you enjoy making it. Along the way you'll discover the opportunities for making connections with the food you eat, with people around you, and with yourself. One day, we would like to see Real Bread making offered on prescription. For now, this book will help many more people to find happiness in a bag of flour. -- Chris Young, coordinator of the Real Bread Campaign and its Rising Up initiative, and author of Slow Dough: Real Bread and Knead to KnowI have read Bread Therapy with pleasure, interest and admiration. Pauline has written so thoughtfully, clearly and lovingly about the benefits, delights and surprises of breadmaking for both mind and body. It will help the reader feel good inside and out. As Pauline says: "managing expectations in baking and life leads to calm acceptance". Even a doorstop loaf can't stop the door being opened any more! -- Nick Jones, past Chairman of the Traditional Cornmillers GuildBread Therapy is a deeply nourishing read, offering a fresh and inspiring application of both mindfulness and self-care. A genuine feast for the senses. -- Suzy Reading, author of Self-Care for Tough TimesA meditation upon, and life lessons from, the art and science of bread making, beautifully exploring its importance in our societal, emotional and physical lives. A joyful, comforting and helpful book at any stage of life. I thoroughly enjoyed it. -- Sasha Bates, author of Languages of LossA perfect recipe for wellbeing - self-help mixed with baking! -- Juliet Sear, TV baker and authorThis isn't just a cookery book, it's a rich contribution to all-round mindfulness. * Bella *Bread Therapy provides encouragement to the novice and a new way of looking at the process for the veteran baker. * Baking Heaven *I think this was written with me in mind. -- Adrian ChilesI could talk to you all day, it's such a pleasure - I am really inspired. -- Liz EarleHer brilliant book, which has made me want to don a pinny and head to the kitchen, explains the pros of home-baked bread and demystifies the process. -- Susannah Taylor * You, Mail on Sunday *

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Book Synopsis**Discover the power of coaching through an entertaining and lively story that will develop the skills and understanding of how to coach effectively.** In this groundbreaking new approach to learning how to coach, join Alice on an adventure as she learns the fundamental principles of personal and business coaching. Meet a host of fanciful characters who will help you understand how to listen, how to ask questions effectively and how to have a coaching conversation from start to finish.Adventures in Coaching introduces Coaching as an approach for managing people, improving performance and solving problems. Research shows that learning is often better retained when made fun and stimulating. This book delivers the most rigorous and advanced textbook coaching theory, including the GROW model, in a uniquely engaging and mesmerising manner. The structure and sequence of the material is based on a tried and tested progression that the author has refined through his training and workshops with hundreds of people.The book is brought to life through relevant coaching conversations and practical examples as Alice faces some tough coaching conversations and applies her new learning to the clients she works with. Both new and existing coaches, as well as managers and leaders, will improve their skills of listening, asking questions and exploring ideas.Trade ReviewThat unique blend of being informative and entertaining, current and forward thinking. * Dr Ron Lawson, Executive coach, Consultant and Senior Lecturer, University of Cumbria *One of the most creative and engaging coaching books that I have read. Conveying the key principles of coaching, through wonderful creative characters and gripping adventurous story telling. A must read for anyone searching for the key to unlock the power and rewards of effective coaching. * Simon Horsley, Vice President Sales, Bentley Systems UK Ltd *A truly innovative approach to the world of coaching that is creative, informative and memorable, ideal if you are looking to acquire or refresh your knowledge and coaching skills. Through a series of engaging stories with a dose of 'DRINK ME' humour, Ben has crafted clear and thoughtful systems which will stimulate curious minds and can easily be adapted and applied in real life situations. * Penny Huggard, Head of Governance & Compliance, Futures Housing Group *A creative and accessible guide to a complex skill. An excellent guide and exemplar which I highly recommend to new and experienced coaches alike. * Professor Kaz Stuart, Executive Coach *Whether you are an established coach, wanting to find out what it's all about or looking for personal development, Adventures in Coaching has something for you. * Lisa Griffin, Quality Improvement Specialist, NHS Improvement *

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Book Synopsis'SUCH AN IMPORTANT BOOK... ESSENTIAL READING FOR PARENTS' Gabby Logan'INCREDIBLY POWERFUL... A MUST-READ' Victoria DerbyshireWhen Dan died, I realised many things. I realised drugs were closer to our door than I'd thought. I realised drugs have become normalised for young people. I realised drugs are more affordable, accessible and available than ever before. And I realised I didn't know enough, and nor did Dan, to navigate the choices and come back alive. When Daniel Spargo-Mabbs was 16, he went to a party and never came home. The party was an illegal rave and Daniel - bright, popular, big-hearted prom king Dan - died from a fatally strong overdose of MDMA.In the seven years since, the range of substances has become wider, the levels of exposure higher, and the threat to young people's physical and mental health from drugs greater than ever before. Despite this, there is almost no guidance for parents to help their children navigate this perilous landscape and to stay safe. To come home at night. To grow up.This book is everything Fiona Spargo-Mabbs wishes she'd known, everything she wishes she'd done, before she lost her son. Because however you parent, and whatever you do, at some point your child is likely to be in a situation where they have to make a decision about drugs. What if that decision is 'yes'? Do they know what the risks are? Do they have strategies they can bring to bear if things go wrong? I Wish I'd Known interweaves the story of one family's terrible loss with calm, measured and practical advice for parents. It explores the risks posed by illegal drugs, and explains the way the adolescent brain makes decisions. There is practical advice for saying safe, information on reducing harm, and 'talking points' for parents and their children to do, talk about, look at, look up or consider.A life lost to drugs is a loss like no other. Throughout the book, Daniel's story - his life, his death and what happened afterwards - not only provides a compelling reminder of the importance of those conversations, but also serves as an unforgettable eulogy to a son, brother, boyfriend and friend whose legacy continues to touch, and perhaps even save, the lives of other young people.Trade ReviewIncredibly powerful and also very practical. Fiona wants to make sure no mum or dad ever has to go through what she went through. This book is a must-read. * Victoria Derbyshire *This is such an important book[...] Fiona has used her devastatingly sad experience with Daniel to help all of us and this book should be essential reading for parents of teenagers. * Gabby Logan *Incredibly powerful. I can't imagine what it must have been like to write [this book]. But in amongst the heart-breaking story, the information, advice and evidence is meticulously researched, and navigates every parent's worst nightmare without scaremongering. Every parent should read this: it's not a frightening message, it's empowering, and a message of hope. * Dr Suzi Gage, psychologist, podcaster and author of 'Say Why to Drugs' *A powerful and important book... Beautifully and poignantly written. I would recommend this book to every parent I know. * Professor Sarah-Jayne Blakemore *Written with determination, humility and sadness - any parent or carer will be better informed and wiser after reading it. * Professor Dame Carol Black *Fiona's story is heart-breaking, but her honesty and generosity in telling it will undoubtedly prevent other parents from finding themselves in a similar situation. This book is an absolute must for any parent wanting to have a meaningful conversation with their children about drugs. * Alicia Drummond, MBACP Accred., Founder, Teen Tips *A vital book which has the power to prevent tragic drug related deaths among young people. A must read for any parent. * Paul North, Volteface *Dan's beautiful, intelligent, witty, big-hearted character is the golden thread in I Wish I'd Known. There are excellent practical, achievable ideas for parents and professionals; there are also personal testimonies and insights into the legal and medical systems that make for essential reading for anyone concerned about young people's drug use. [From] living through the most painful experience a parent can face, I know I Wish I'd Known will grow many good things from a very bad thing. * Emma Crawshaw, CEO, Crew2000 *Beautifully written... a personal journey through the loss of a son, the book [also] provides a valuable resource of factual detail about drugs and alcohol. A must for parents, those working with young people, and young people themselves. * Betsy Thom, Professor of Health Policy, Middlesex University *Enlightening and informative... A book that educates as much as it moves, it deserves to be read far and wide, by parents and professionals alike. * Dr Ronny Cheung *A testament to parental love, and a resource of tremendous importance for all those who care about young people. * Lady Kate Cayley, Deputy Head of Boarding, Marlborough College *This book is a very significant achievement. * David Mackintosh, Global Public Health Network *An ambitious and important work. Moving, informative, honest and practical. * Dr Eric Carlin, Director, Director of Scottish Health Action on Alcohol Problems *This may be a life-saving book. Deeply personal and moving, yet packed with relatable, practical and expert information and advice, I Wish I'd Known is an invaluable guide for parents in supporting children to make safer choices about drugs and alcohol. Every parent should read it. * Laura Bunt, We Are With You *This book is unique and will transform many of the lives of its readers. * Professor Janusz Jankowski *This book is going to save so many young lives... Thank you, Fiona, for all you are doing to change the course of history * Elizabeth Burton Phillips MBE; Author, Founder of DrugFAM *If there was a national curriculum for parents, this book should be on it. * Stuart George, BBC Radio Stoke *

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Book Synopsis'Sleepless has changed how I feel about sleep . . . I was captivated' The Times, Book of the Week'This book will inspire you to get up, light a candle, and experience your own Night Self' Financial TimesTHE NIGHT SELF IS: CREATIVE. CURIOUS. VULNERABLE. ENCHANTED. COURAGEOUS.In the winter of 2020, Annabel Abbs experienced a series of bereavements. As she grieved, she kept busy by day, but at night sleep eluded her. And yet her sleeplessness led to a profound and unexpected discovery: her Night Self. As the night transformed into a place of creativity and liberation, Annabel found she wasn't alone. From the radical fifteenth-century philosopher Laura Cereta and subversive artist Louise Bourgeois, to Virginia Woolf and the activist Peace Pilgrim, women have long found sanctuary, inspiration and courage in darkness.Drawing on the latest science, which shows we are more imaginative, open-minded and reflective at night, Annabel set out to discover the potential of her Night Self. Sleepless follows her journey, from midnight hikes to starlit swims, from Singapore, the brightest city on Earth, to the darkest corner of the Arctic Circle, and finally to that most elusive of places - sleep.A moving, revelatory voyage into the dark, Sleepless invites us to feel less anxious about our sleep, and to embrace the possibilities of the night.Trade ReviewThis book will inspire you to get up, light a candle, and experience your own Night Self -- ERICA WAGNER * Financial Times *Reveals a wondrous night world . . . Sleepless is more than an antidote to sleep zealotry; it marks a special place to embrace and enjoy -- CATHERINE DE LANGE * New Scientist *Abbs invites the reader to lean right in . . . lyrical prose . . . and extensive research illustrate the value many women have found historically in embracing their Night Selves * Irish Times *[Full of] numerous examples of creative women whose greatest, most avant-garde works were conceived and produced at night . . . Abbs urges us to mine our night brains for creative profit . . . to stop catastrophising about how you'll cope the following day * Sunday Times Magazine *The beautiful prose in this book is otherworldly and an ode to insomnia . . . Having skilfully merged her research and personal experiences, Abbs takes us on a journey through her own psyche. Not only is this book extremely readable, it is also deeply relatable * The Lady *I have never read a writer who could turn the lemons of sleep deprivation into the lemonade of creative inspiration quite like Annabel Abbs . . . Weaving history, scientific research on brain chemistry and Abbs's own personal nocturnal explorations, Sleepless is uniquely engaging and hopeful account of a condition that is more typically a truly miserable experience * Salon *Transforms the dead of the night into a place alive with feminine creativity, curiosity and self-discovery. You'll find yourself longing for the dark -- Tabitha CarvanA beautiful book that weaves together science, storytelling and self-discovery. Soft, soothing and soulful -- Nicola Jane Hobbs, author of The Relaxed WomanThis book asks one of the most beautiful questions a Big Soul can ask herself: What if our insomnia was a wondrous, life-thriving thing? As a reader, we answer it together with weary but deeply fulfilled relief, yes, yes, it is! -- Sarah Wilson, New York Times bestselling author of This One Wild and Precious LifeA rich and revelatory exploration of the creative and liberating potential of the night, and a paean to the life-enhancing power of the dark. My newborn Night Self was left longing for more -- Sharon Blackie, author of The Enchanted LifeI adore all of Annabel's vibrant and insightful writing, but this walk in the dark was an utter revelation. Beautifully written in engaging first-person narrative, I now have an idea of the beauty of this side of our lives -- Kathryn AaltoFascinating . . . seeking to avoid what she later comes to value, Annnabel's relationship with the dark shows us the night can become a time of creative potential and healing -- Nina Edwards, author of DarknessAbbs strikes a contrarian note by daring to extol and even 'befriend' the sleep deprivation she experienced after a series of bereavements . . . Abbs is right to push back against the current sleep cult, as one thing is clear: anxiety about sleep will only make it more elusive * Tablet *Award-winning author Annabel Abbs strikes a contrarian note by daring to extol and even "befriend" the sleep deprivation she experienced after a series of bereavements, seeing it as a pathway to self-discovery. * Tablet *

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Book SynopsisTHE BUSINESS BOOK AWARDS WINNER 2022"Don't mistake being busy for being productive! Create time to read this important book and start spending your time where it counts." Marshall Goldsmith, New York Times #1 bestselling authorHow we spend our time is one of the greatest indicators of how successful we will be. We achieve our goals when we ruthlessly prioritise tasks and people that are important to us.This book is for you if:· You feel unrelentingly busy and overwhelmed.· 3pm arrives and you've not done any of the tasks you intended.· When you're not working, you're still 'on' - checking emails and always thinking about what you haven't done.· You over-commit and find it hard to say no.· You sacrifice your own priorities for disorganised people's urgent demands.· Meetings, emails, and constant interruptions suck the life out of you.· Your HR department's emails about wellness week are the final straw: meditation won't help your wellbeing, less meetings would.If we focus our time, energy and attention on the wrong things we will never achieve the success or happiness that we aspire to. The problem is that the low value, low impact tasks that distract us from our priorities, are hard to ignore. They scream out at us all day: digital distractions, other people's urgent demand for 'five minutes' that's never five minutes, the meetings that you shouldn't be in, the pointless email chains, the reports you write that don't get read. We get a hit from ticking these tasks off a list. It's got us hooked on crazy busyness. But all we are doing is scratching off a layer of fake work on top of the real, valuable work.The Crazy Busy Cure is full of intensely practical tips to save you from this addiction and get productive again. It will show you how to have a laser focus on your priorities, manage others so they can get on with the work and find more head space. With tips for remote working and office working alike as well as productivity hacks for people with learning and thinking differences, this lively read is jam packed with solutions.Zena Everett is executive coach and organisational psychologist and draws from her many thousands of hours and coaching and speaking to people about productivity blockers and how to shift them.Stay energised, find your freedom from distractions and regain your productivity.Trade ReviewDon't mistake being busy for being productive! Create time to read this important book and start spending your time where it counts. -- Marshall Goldsmith, New York Times #1 bestselling authorThe therapy you need to restore you to business sanity. Zena Everett does a great job scraping the new paint job off the overwhelm in our work and helps to paint a brighter, more efficient, more powerful future. Billy Joel sang that "It just may be a lunatic you're looking for," but he wasn't talking about your work. The Crazy Busy Cure will help you stay out of the asylum. -- Alan Weiss, PhD, author of Legacy, Fearless Leadership, and 60 other booksRead this book and you'll get weeks of productive focus in return. -- Peter Bregman, bestselling author of 18 Minutes and Leading with Emotional CourageThe master of getting things done. -- Brendan Barns, Founder, London Business ForumPowerful ideas for getting out of your own way and getting on with work that really makes a difference. -- Caroline Goyder, author of Gravitas and Find Your VoiceIf you want to get your professional life back under control, read this book. -- Dr Clare Gilbert Laurent, Founding co-Director Shrink Technologies, consultant and faculty member School of LifeNo-nonsense ideas for protecting two of our most valuable resources: time and attention. -- Paul Viner, Chief Financial Officer Xstrahl, former Finance Director Tottenham Hotspur PLC, Non-Executive DirectorSmart management of time and energy - A must-read for all leaders. -- Katie Danby, Chief Operating Officer, Wealth & Personal Banking, HSBC UK BankFull of practical tips for employers to allow people to get on with their best work and feel great about themselves. Zena's Lawn Mower management concept reminds us that clearing the path to productivity should be the first priority of every successful manager. -- Margaret Gooch, HR Director, Brakes, a Sysco CompanyLawyers battle with the need to track their hours whilst creating more time for what's truly important. This book enables us to work and live more efficiently, reconsidering our relationship with time. -- Elaine O’Driscoll, Managing Partner, P.J. O’Driscoll & Sons LLP, IrelandBusiness has been too busy for too long. The Crazy Busy Cure is so welcome given the opportunities we now have to build a better working world. -- Roger Steare, The Corporate PhilosopherThis book is a must read to help busy professionals create uninterrupted blocks of time, feel in control of their day and work at their best. -- Emma Crowley, Head of Legal Professional Training, McCann FitzGerald, IrelandAs a head-hunter I assess executives on their ability to think strategically and then execute. 24/7 demands on our time means the ability to manage our focus and attention is vital. This book should be on every leader's shelf. -- David Goldstone, CEO, David Goldstone Associates"Crazy good medicine" full of practical tips to cut through the constant clutter of distractions. -- Rod Wooten, Global Marketing Head, Pharma at NovartisOrganisations following Zena's steps will see a measurable step-change in those key areas that boost productivity including motivation, happiness, innovation and ultimately delivery of business outcomes. -- Vikki Osborne, Global Culture, Change Management and Future Capabilities Lead, Brambles

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Book SynopsisNew York Times best-selling author Jen Sincero gets to the core of transformation: habits - breaking, making, understanding, and sticking with them like you've never stuck before.Badass Habits is a eureka-sparking, easy-to-digest look at how our habits make us who we are, from the measly moments that happen in private to the resolutions we loudly broadcast (and, erm, often don't keep) on social media. Habit busting and building goes way beyond becoming a dedicated flosser or never showing up late again--our habits reveal our unmet desires, the gaps in our boundaries, our level of self-awareness, and our unconscious beliefs and fears. Badass Habits features Jen's trademark hilarious voice and offers a much-needed fresh take on the conventional wisdom and science that shape the optimism (or pessimism?) around the age-old topic of habits. The book includes enlightening interviews with people who've successfully strengthened their discipline backbones, new perspective on how to train our brains to become our best selves, and offers a simple, 21 day, step-by-step guide for ditching habits that don't serve us and developing the habits we deem most important. Habits shouldn't be impossible to reset--and with healthy boundaries, knowledge of--and permission to go after--our desires, and an easy to implement plan of action, we can make any new goal a joyful habit.

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Book SynopsisYou get to decide how your lessons are learned and how your story goes. That's the power you have.Life can be relentless, challenging and full of curveballs thrown at us at the worst times, but through these times life will open its hands and offer us the gift of finding out just how powerful we are. Dr Radha, a practising GP and media doctor, provides an inspiring toolbox of reflections and advice to help us reframe the bad stuff and difficulties we face, prevent overwhelm, and learn how to step into our power and trust ourselves, so we can overcome - and become more of who we truly are.Divided into 3 sections - Getting Through, Stepping Up and Moving Forward - Dr Radha takes us through the tough roadmap of life and along all the highs and lows to prove to us that the tools we need to make decisions and implement changes lie within our own hands. We deserve to be happy and we have something beautiful, strong and determined inside of us. We hold the power to get through a crisis, to step up to the challenge and to move forward and change things for the better.Let Dr Radha guide you on your journey to find balance, create healthy habits and build solid foundations to create the life that you were born to live.Divided into 3 sections - Getting Through, Stepping Up and Moving Forward - Dr Radha takes us through the tough roadmap of life and along all the highs and lows to prove to us that the tools we need to make decisions and implement changes lie within our own hands. We deserve to be happy and we have something beautiful, strong and determined inside of us. We hold the power to get through a crisis, to step up to the challenge and to move forward and change things for the better.Let Dr Radha guide you on your journey to find balance, create healthy habits and build solid foundations to create the life that you were born to live.

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Book Synopsis**A new edition of How to Go Vegan -- updated for Veganuary 2022**GOING VEGAN IS EASY!Whether you're already a full-time vegan, considering making the switch to help fight climate change or know someone who is, this book will give you all the tools you need to make the change towards a healthier, happier and more ethical lifestyle. How to Go Vegan includes...Why try vegan?Animal welfare, the environment and global warming, health benefits, spirituality, religion and your personal adventure.Vegan at homeSurprisingly vegan foods, reading labels, vegan ingredient essentials, easy replacements, how to be the only vegan in the family, vegan kids and what to do about cheese!Vegan out in the worldEating out, eating at friends' houses, answering questions from loved ones, travelling vegan.Living the vegan lifestyleMeal plans, tips and tricks, what to do if you're struggling, how to celebrate being a vegan, sports, fitness and allergies.How to go vegan. It's easier than you think.Trade ReviewFor those who are thinking about going vegan, or those who are hesitating, this book is for you. Think of it as first aid. It contains facts, wisdom, truth, and it's practical. -- Benjamin ZephaniahOne of the best decisions I have made in my life was choosing to follow a plant based ethical vegan lifestyle. It has changed my life completely and made me feel at peace with myself. It unites my head with my heart philosophically and unites my body with our wonderful planet in the most compassionate and creative manner regarding my food choices. It is a win-win situation because a vegan lifestyle is now accepted as the healthiest choice both for my body and for our wonderful planet. This excellent book will be your guide. I heartily recommend it. -- Peter Egan8 years ago, Veganuary changed my life and if you're vegan-curious, How To Go Vegan is a MUST READ! -- Jasmine Harman

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Book Synopsis"Brilliantly illustrates how your mind really can triumph over matter." Frankie Dettori MBE, Champion JockeyIn any high-pressure environment, from special operations to the operating theatre, you can divide people into two groups - those whose performance is controlled from the outside in and those who control their performance from the inside out.Inside Out is about your ability to achieve incredible things on the outside by paying attention to what's on the inside. In his first ever book, Charlie Unwin shares unparalleled insight into the minds and inner workings of the world's most accomplished performers, including double Olympic champions, special forces soldiers, fighter pilots, surgeons, barristers, chefs, musicians and financial traders.Combining his unique experience as a performance psychologist with a blend of cutting-edge science and conventional wisdom, Charlie takes you on a journey through the three dimensions that shape your inner world - the Thinking Dimension, the Feeling Dimension and the Intuitive Dimension.In doing so, he turns the complexities of neuroscience, stress adaptation and cognitive performance into simple and effective training principles that you can use in your everyday quest for excellence. Inside Out will give you the confidence to do more and go further with what you already have."Anyone interested in exploring their own performance potential is going to benefit immensely from this book." DS, former SAS Squadron CommanderTrade Review"My sport involves split second timing and decision making, as well as the ability to stick with it. This book brilliantly illustrates how your mind really can triumph over matter." -- Frankie Dettori MBE, Champion Jockey"A fascinating book about how we can be the architects of our own minds. Charlie makes a highly compelling case for the defining importance of temperament, mental poise and self-awareness to high performance - in any walk of life. And he tells us how to get there. A 'must read' for anybody who wants to excel!" -- General Sir Peter Wall, former Head of the British Army"Charlie's Inside Out approach is immensely valuable. I have learnt so much from the book." -- Lizzy Yarnold OBE, Double Olympic Champion"Inside Out is a very modern approach to personal leadership, packed with valuable insight blended from science, conventional wisdom and Charlie's own unique experience." -- David Nichol, former CEO, Brewin Dolphin"Working with Charlie and his Inside Out approach was instrumental to my performances in Tokyo." -- Sophie Wells MBE, 7 x Paralympic Gold Medallist"Anyone interested in exploring their own performance potential is going to benefit immensely from this book." -- DS, former SAS Squadron Commander"When it comes to performance psychology Charlie truly is an expert in his field. He played a huge role in helping me achieve my goal of becoming an Olympic champion." -- Kate French, Olympic Champion, Tokyo 2020"This book provides great insight into the inner world of elite performance. It will help you in those key moments that define the difference between success and failure." -- Joe Choong, Olympic Champion, Tokyo 2020"Charlie is at the forefront of performance psychology and his authentic approach is superb. He has helped me as a fighter pilot, as an advanced fast jet instructor and, more generally, in the way I live life." -- Group Captain Rob Caine MBE RAF, Fighter Pilot"A ground-breaking philosophy for understanding and unlocking elite performance - essential reading for business leaders today." -- Tom Willis, Security Director at Heathrow Airport"A wonderfully insightful and engaging book that can help us all meet the challenges we face and have some fun along the way." -- Owen Clay, Partner at Linklaters LLP"Just superb insight combining science with practical insight and tips to help all of us constantly improve while performing under pressure." -- Ed Williams QC, Barrister"Charlie says all the things which as a parent you want to say, but you just can't find the right words or the right time to say them." -- Parent"Meet your secret weapon." -- Tatler (extracted from a January 2019 magazine feature on the author)

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Book Synopsis'A wonderful book for anyone with anxiety or low self-esteem' Dr Amir KhanWe all fall over. It's knowing how to rise that matters.Created by healthcare experts with over 45 years' clinical experience between them, How to Rise draws on both spiritual and psychological wisdom to create a Resilience Toolkit which tackles even the most difficult of circumstances. Outlining what a Resilient Mindset looks like, and drawing on years of experience working with some of the most stressed and anxious people in the healthcare industry, Karen Forshaw and Chrissie Mowbray have created a highly effective and potent blend of western therapies and eastern philosophy. Using their unique 'Resilience Gap Analysis Tool', you'll find out how to identify the weak spots in your armour before taking practical action to address areas of need and build your resilience with over 60 'tools' cross-referenced to your personalised Gap Analysis.With dozens of mindfulness, visualisation and other practical exercises all carefully curated to help you build a better mindset, How to Rise is a unique blend of holism and practical techniques with proven outcome. Tried and tested on hundreds of stressed NHS professionals, this is an essential read for anyone struggling with issues related to stress, self-esteem, anxiety or insecurity.Trade ReviewIn this goldmine of insight and practicality, the authors show us how we can transform our lives by transforming ourselves... A toolkit that helps us to conquer our constraints and rise to become a happier 'me' in a better 'we'. * Dr Amar Rughani *Just when I felt overwhelmed by events I could not control, this book helped rebuild my resilience and ability to cope. Thank you for helping me rise again, Karen and Chrissie. * Dr Sarah Brewer *Here is the book that will walk you, step by step, to claiming your grounded, heart-centred, flexible and strong self. * HeatherAsh Amara *This works. Clear, calm, practical help to untangle feelings of stress and anxiety. Techniques which will help you feel better. Just try this. * Liz Green, BBC Radio Leeds *

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Book SynopsisA 66-day plan for going sugar-free from an eating disorder specialist and therapist who broke free of her own sugar addiction.Our relationship with food can be complicated: for many, food soothes painful emotions, it nurtures, it numbs, it provides a 'high'. Breaking Up With Sugar offers a plan for the complete transformation of many people's destructive relationship with food. For these people, sugar is often the culprit: it produces physical, neurological and endocrine changes that render the individual powerless over their compulsion to eat.Molly Carmel struggled with her own eating disorder for over 20 years and finding no solutions in available treatments, she created The Beacon, where she helps clients recover from similar addictions. Her step-by-step instructions are designed to take the guesswork out of sugar-free eating and help people start a new, healthier relationship with food. With 8 vows to return to and rely on, and guidance on how to divorce dieting forever, Breaking Up With Sugar offers an individualised, sustainable and realistic plan for eating and thriving for life.Trade ReviewThe secret about sugar is that even small amounts can be harmful to our health because our bodies learn to want more. And that makes moderation impossible. Molly explains the science behind a problem so many struggle with, and helps readers untangle the emotions that can get in their way. If you struggle with weight issues and haven't found solutions elsewhere, this book has the answers you've been looking for.Compelling, well researched and accessible. Molly shares the truth of her story, combined with fascinating and irrefutable facts in a journey that can lead anyone to freedom from a sugar addiction. One of the most well-hidden yet destructive addictions of all.It's exciting to see Molly Carmel present a deeply researched, battle-tested, realistic way of changing our culturally skewed relationship with sugar. The information and ideas in Breaking Up with Sugar can prevent disease, save lives, and make those lives much healthier and more joyful. If you suspect that your relationship with sugar is unhealthy (and if it is, at some level you know it) do something kind for yourself and read this book!All my patients know what I think about sugar - that it is poison, and people are addicted to it. I want to get sugar, in all its forms, out of their diets, but that, as they say, is easier said than done. In Breaking Up with Sugar, Molly Carmel tells us exactly how to do it. I would recommend this to every one of my patients and anyone who wants to be healthier.

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Book Synopsis'Hilarious and heartbreaking' Sara Pascoe'Sheer bloody joy' Philippa PerryOver the course of a year, comedian Rachel Parris asked members of her live audience for advice - and here's what she learned from a bunch of total strangers...She takes those random nuggets of wisdom - 'Be kind', 'Never pass up the opportunity for a wee', 'When it doubt, wing it' - and explores them in ways that are entertaining and serious, hilarious and heart-breaking. Full of life guidance on how to deal with everything from tampons to Tories, from grief to gaslighting, this book might just change your life.Funny, fiercely feminist and full of love, this book is a feast; devour it, then pass it to a friend. 'Original and wise. This is essential reading' Ellie TaylorTrade ReviewRachel is one of my favourite comedians. This book is warm, wise and hilarious. It is written in her comic voice - a voice she mainly has used to tell me off, so I am thrilled to see it deployed in this way. -- Nish KumarHilarious, wise and heart breaking. Like an all-night over-share with your best friend. -- Sara PascoeWarm witty and wise -- Richard OsmanThe most joyful bursts of wisdom from a truly funny soul. I adore this book. -- Cariad LloydAn essential, hilarious handbook for life. -- Athena KugblenuRachel is one of the wisest, funniest people I know. Funny, sad, beautiful and ridiculous, Advice from Strangers has it all. -- Pippa EvansHilarious, original and wise. This is essential reading. -- Ellie TaylorA hilarious, fiery, reassuring hug of a book. Full of laughter, compassion and feminist wisdom. -- Fran BusheFunny, sad, joyful, and wise, something everyone should have on their bookshelf * funnywomen.com *

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Book SynopsisThis Is Your Destiny fuses the wisdom of the stars, real-life stories and Aliza's knowledge to prove that reality is a reflection of consciousness, and by shifting your awareness you can transform your universe to create the life you've ALWAYS wanted.Unlike most astrology books, this isn't about flipping to your sun sign page to find your generic, gimmicky take on what each sign 'does' - it's much more complicated than that. Everyone has a completely different birth chart, and a unique way of moving through the world. You can't apply a one-size fits all formula to spirituality, so Aliza's book uses the most important principles of astrology to arm you with the knowledge you need to make better informed decisions.In This Is Your Destiny Aliza acknowledges that astrology isn't a quick fix. It's not about solving a problem and moving on. Everything - literally everything - is connected: Improving your romantic relationships is about renegotiating your self-worth. Achieving professional success is about cultivating an abundance-based mentality. Coping with life's most difficult circumstances is about building a rich spiritual inner-world.Chapters include Money Is Emotional, Hustle with Intention and Astrology and Manifestation.Trade ReviewExploratory and introspective...useful, generative, and proactive. I will recommend it to anyone who wants to get their shit together. * Courtney Perkins, Creator of @NotAllGeminis *Aliza Kelly has masterfully captured the mystery and wonder of astrology as a tool for manifestation, and made it practical for your everyday life. * Jerico Mandybur, author of Neo Tarot: A Fresh Approach to Self-Care *Gives readers the gift of creating their destiny in a way that feels tangible, attainable and inspiring. * Gabriela Herstik, author of Inner Witch *If astrology is a language to help you understand yourself and the world around you, Aliza is its ultimate translator - insightful and full of heart. * Jessica Pels, Editor-in-Chief, Cosmopolitan *

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Book SynopsisWritten in a typically practical and straightforward style, this popular book shows how to develop a truly positive outlook. These ten steps outline skills to help people to take control, be flexible, accept reality, develop self-acceptance, accept change and improve relationships. Steps may be followed in order, or taken individually as required. The book has been updated in line with current therapeutic thinking, with particular emphasis on the concepts of resilience and mindfulness.

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Book SynopsisYou don't need to be university educated, have money, be creative, or even have an idea to get rich. You just need to be willing to break the rules.How to be a Capitalist Without Any Capital will teach you how to be a modern opportunist - investor, entrepreneur, or side hustler - by breaking these four golden rules of the old guard: 1. Focus on one skill: Wrong. Don't cultivate one great skill to get ahead. In today's business world, success goes to the multitaskers.2. Be unique: Wrong. The way to get rich is not by launching a new idea but by aggressively copying others and then adding your own twist. 3. Focus on one goal: Wrong. Focus instead on creating a system to produce the outcome you want, not just once, but over and over again. 4. Appeal to the masses: Wrong. The masses are broke ($4k average net worth in America?). Let others cut a trail through the jungle so you can peacefully walk in and capitalize on their hard work.By rejecting these defunct rules and following Nathan Latka's unconventional path, you can copy other people's ideas shamelessly, bootstrap a start-up with almost no funding, invest in small local businesses for huge payoffs, and reap all the benefits.

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Book SynopsisDiscover your unique gifts and dare to be different with #1 New York Times bestselling author and renowned Bible teacher, Joyce Meyer.God has given you gifts so you can fulfill His purpose for your life, but if you're like a lot of people, you may not have recognized your talents yet. Start asking God to show you something special about the way He's made you.To some people, He's given a very tender, compassionate heart, and some He has wired to lead others effectively. Others, He has given a gift of being able to communicate clearly, to teach, to make scientific discoveries, or to write beautiful music. Only you can discover all the dynamic gifts He's placed in you.Become Authentically, Uniquely You because God is never going to help you be anyone but yourself. He loves you just as you are. Let God use you, with all your strengths and weaknesses, and transform you from the inside out to do something powerful beyond your wildest dreams.

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Book SynopsisProcrastinating, putting things off, delaying and obstructing progress - do these sound familiar to you? They are all patterns of destructive or obstructive behaviour in a pressured world where progress is measured by results. Overcoming Procrastination, updated and modernized for 2021, demonstrates that change can only occur when we have a better understanding of our own emotions and motivations. It uses proven therapeutic techniques that centre around finding strategies for developing potential, and unlocking the door to a more effective and enriched life.

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Book SynopsisAre you struggling to control your anger? Feel like you're on a short fuse all the time? Do little things tip you over the edge? Unhelpful beliefs and rigid expectations can lead to a cycle of unhealthy anger, which can be dangerous and destructive. Windy Dryden draws a distinction between healthy and unhealthy anger, and shows you how you can control your unhealthy anger by understanding what triggers it. The good news is that you have the power to change this pattern, and to develop strategies to express your anger in a helpful way, so that you can communicate what you feel without scaring yourself, or those close to you. Practical, rational, strategic and supportive, this updated second edition contains the latest therapeutic insights, allowing you to make lasting and meaningful changes to the way you process your beliefs and manage overwhelming or destructive emotions.

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Book SynopsisIf you are living with, are close to, or are yourself someone who is hoarding, you'll know that the disorder goes far deeper than most people realise, affecting the whole family and presenting huge challenges to the physical, mental, emotional and even financial wellbeing of anyone involved. Jo Cooke is Director of one of the UK's leading support services for people affected by hoarding and clutter, and has written this sensitive and empathetic book to help anyone experiencing hoarding difficulties. She gives insight into Hoarding Disorder - explaining what it is and, importantly, what it isn't - and what may trigger hoarding. There are strategies for how to assess the scale of situation and lay the groundwork to address it, and insights into who can help and how they can do it. An 8 step-plan gives practical steps to tackle the hoarding, supported by suggestions for what to do with the 'stuff', and advice on safeguarding - as well as techniques to support the hoarder as they attempt to stay clutter-free. There is space in the book for individuals and their own stories of hoarding, giving an empowering voice to people affected by the condition, and replacing the morbid curiosity that often accompanies it. With plenty of information on resources and therapies that can help, this is a warm and hugely practical guide that can only help anyone affected in any way by hoarding.Trade ReviewAn accessible guide that will prove helpful to many. * welldoing.org *

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Book Synopsis'A brilliant book about how we identify the often-charming people who only spread misery.' Jeremy Vine, BBC Radio 2BMA MEDICAL AWARDS 2020: HIGHLY COMMENDEDSome people are so stressful, they can actually make us ill. Gameplayers, bullies, users and abusers - all pose a risk to our health and welfare if we don't take action. This book presents the tools we need to deal with the toxic people in our lives who drain our energy. It explains how to make healthy relationship choices, set proper boundaries and recognize the red flags that should alert us to avoid certain people. Whether you are struggling with a narcissistic partner, or dealing with a bullying boss or a sociopathic colleague, there is practical advice that will help you not only to protect your mental wellbeing but also to thrive. You will understand the nature of the toxic workplace - how to avoid it and if necessary survive within it. If you're surrounded by the takers of this world, read this book and gain the freedom to make your own choices and live your own life.

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Book Synopsis'I just couldn't stop blushing... It was awful!' It's the thing you dread most. You're at a party, giving a presentation, joining a new evening class or even meeting your online date in real life for the first time. You feel the warmth creeping up over their face - you know they've noticed, and now they'll think you're socially inept, or awkward, or nervous. The more embarrassed you feel, the more you blush.But it doesn't need to be this way. Blushing is not something to be feared, and there are ways to break the cycle and regain control of your anxiety. Professor Edelmann offers proven, practical and easy to manage strategies to unlearn feelings of failure, and to not only survive but thrive in any social or professional situation.

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Book SynopsisAdjusting to a new culture and getting along with the local people can be a challenge for everyone who lives and works abroad. Whether in business, diplomacy, education, or as a long-term visitor, anyone can be blind-sided by a lack of international knowledge and experience and be caught at a disadvantage.In this completely revised and expanded third edition, Craig Storti outlines the personal challenges of adjusting to the change - anticipating differences, managing the temptation to withdraw, and gradually adjusting expectations of behaviour to fit reality - and shows what it takes to encounter a new culture head-on and succeed. Now an established bestseller, The Art of Crossing Cultures is a one-of-a-kind guidebook to bridging the cultural divide, incorporating an easy-to-understand model of cultural adjustment, and tips on how to master the process and develop adaptive strategies. This timely new edition focuses on how to deal with country and culture shock and includes many examples of cross-cultural misunderstandings. As well as revisions throughout, it includes a brand new chapter on crossing cultures at home."As enlightening to the university student as it is to the practical-minded businessperson." L. Robert Kohls, author of Survival Kit for Overseas LivingTrade ReviewAs enlightening to the university student as it is to the practical-minded businessperson...the selected quotations from literary sources are themselves worth the price of the book. -- L. Robert Kohls, author of Survival Kit for Overseas LivingAny person facing the prospect of going abroad...would do well to start with [The Art of Crossing Cultures]. -- Soundview Executive Book SummariesA masterful, credible overview of the reentry process. Corporations, government bureaus, the military, and missionary groups would be wise to purchase a copy of Craig's book for each expatriate family. -- Clyde Austin, Professor, Abilene Christian University

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Book SynopsisIf you were lucky, you knew about and were prepared for culture shock when you moved overseas, But unless you are very lucky, you probably don't know about and are not prepared for reverse culture shock. And you should be. Most expats find coming home after an overseas assignment more difficult than adjusting to a foreign culture-and very few organizations and companies prepare people for the experience.Veteran trainer and consultant Craig Storti sketches the workplace challenges faced by returning businessmen and women as well as the re-entry issues of spouses, younger children, and teenagers. He also addresses in detail the special issues faced by exchange students, international development volunteers, and military and missionary personnel and their families.From leave-taking and the honeymoon stage through to reverse culture shock and eventual readjustment, The Art of Coming Home lays out the four stages of the re-entry process and details practical strategies for dealing with the challenges you will face each step of the way.Whether you're about to relocate abroad, are already living abroad, about to come home, or already home, this book walks you through the biggest adjustments, personal and professional, and in this new edition presents a complete do-it-yourself repatriation workshop to help you identify and address your individual readjustment issues.Trade ReviewA masterful, credible overview of the reentry process. Corporations, government bureaus, the military, and missionary groups would be wise to purchase a copy of Craig's book for each expatriate family. -- Clyde Austin, Professor, Abilene Christian University

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Book Synopsis'A brilliantly comprehensive book, packed with genuinely helpful information to assist all those needing to heal.' -- Liz Earle MBEWith expertise from both a patient and practitioner perspective, this is your go-to toolkit for all things Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) / ME. Over 17 million people worldwide live with CFS, 250,000 of which live in the UK, and Lauren Windas knows the feeling of being a medical enigma all too well after becoming unwell with CFS whilst at university. Ever since, she has devoted herself to reclaiming her health and now lives a full life, having gained expertise in this area after recovering from this mysterious, debilitating illness.Now a nutritionist and naturopath, Lauren works in her clinic to help others with CFS, inspiring hope and providing solutions to lift the fog and light the way. This is the book that Lauren wishes she had at her fingertips during her own health journey. Written in a CFS-user-friendly format, she contextualises what we know so far about CFS and how to get well by:1. Recounting her own health and recovery journey.2. Simplifying the science of what CFS is and how it affects the body, alongside an in-depth look at the symptoms and causes.3. Outlining the road to recovery, comprising of nutritional advice, testing, recipes and lifestyle tools and strategies, providing patient case studies and clinical expertiseThis is a highly accessible and practical evidence-based guide for anyone living with CFS/ME/long covid, loved ones of those affected and medical and healthcare professionals seeking to expand their knowledge. She covers everything from energy management and exercise to sleep, stress and your mindset - empowering you with the belief that recovery is possible.'As a previous CFS sufferer myself, Lauren has covered everything in this book to give readers the best chance of finding their own path to recovery.' -- Healthy Living JamesTrade ReviewIn this beautiful book Lauren has taken a deeply complex subject and created the most accessible, detailed yet personable piece of work on the subject I have ever seen. An essential guide to support you through your healing journey. -- Dale PinnockAs a previous CFS sufferer myself, Lauren has covered everything in this book to give readers the best chance of finding their own path to recovery. -- Healthy Living JamesA brilliantly comprehensive book, packed with genuinely helpful information to assist all those needing to heal. -- Liz Earle MBEA beautifully written book full of compassion that can only come from true personal experience and blended with up-to-date science and practical advice. -- Jenna MacciochiLauren shines a ray of light over what can be a very long road to recovery for those with CFS. -- Rosemary Ferguson – Nutritional therapist and FM practitioner

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Book Synopsis'Intuitive Fasting is Will's clear four-week program designed to set you up to feel your best for all the other weeks to come... It's full of what he's learned about reducing inflammation, restoring balance, recharging metabolism, and resetting gut health.' GWYNETH PALTROW, founder and CEO of goopFor some, the idea of fasting by eating only one or two meals a day still sounds like an extreme and overly restrictive dieting tactic. But many of us already feel like victims of our daily eating schedule: three meals a day, plus snacks. The truth is: this is an artificially constructed schedule that does not reflect our bodies' natural cycles. In fact, eating three meals every day can cause metabolic inflexibility, which can easily lead to inflammation, weight gain, fatigue and chronic health problems. For millions of years, our bodies have functioned best with periodic times of fasting. With his fresh approach to fasting, New York Times bestselling author and functional medicine expert Dr Will Cole gives you the ability to take control of your hunger and make intermittent fasting intuitive. You'll get in touch with your instinctive eating patterns and become healthier and more mindful about how and when you eat. Intuitive Fasting will show you how to find metabolic flexibility - and once you've reached it, you can trust your body to function at optimal capacity, whether you've eaten six minutes or six hours ago. During his 4-Week Flexible Fasting Plan, Dr Cole will guide you through varying intermittent fasting windows, with each week of the plan tailored to focus on a different aspect of your health. He demonstrates the most effective ways to fast and eat to amplify the health benefits of intermittent fasting, balancing rest and repair with nutrient dense, delicious foods. By the end of the four weeks, you will have all the tools necessary to:- Reset your body- Recharge your metabolism- Renew your cells- Rebalance your hormonesAlong with more than 65 recipes, you'll find a maintenance plan, so you can adapt fasting and feeding windows to work sustainably with your lifestyle.'If you're looking for a way to recalibrate your body's hunger signals, rebalance your cravings, and comfortably and safely learn how to fast, Intuitive Fasting is a must-read.' ELLE MACPHERSONTrade ReviewIntermittent fasting has garnered attention as a powerful tool for health and longevity. And Intuitive Fasting makes both the science and user-friendly application of this exciting approach to human nutrition available for everyone. In the face of the multitude of health challenges that define our modern world, this program offers a potent defensive strategy. -- Dr David Perlmutter, author of #1 New York Times bestsellers Grain Brain and Brain WashMy esteemed colleague Dr Will Cole clearly cares about his patients' health, and he addresses the widespread misconceptions about intermittent fasting while giving readers a tailored week-by-week plan to get back in touch with what their body truly needs. -- Dr Mark Hyman, director, the Cleveland Clinic Center for Functional Medicine and New York Times bestselling author of Food FixIt doesn't matter how much science advances, the only chance of survival for our species on the planet is to change the way we eat. Intermittent fasting can be practiced in many ways, but the superior way is to let nature dictate the rules. Fortunately, there are doctors that have tapped into this wisdom. Dr Will Cole is heading this movement, and Intuitive Fasting is the perfect way to get you started. -- Dr Alejandro Junger, New York Times bestselling author of Clean Gut and Clean EatsDr Will Cole brings a holistic approach to intermittent fasting. Each week of his plan offers a different health benefit, including weight loss, disease prevention, and hormone rebalancing. Intuitive Fasting is full of new insights, thorough research, and delicious recipes. -- Josh Axe, DNM, DC, CNS, bestselling author of Eat Dirt, Keto Diet, and Ancient RemediesIf you're looking for a way to recalibrate your body's hunger signals, rebalance your cravings, and comfortably and safely learn how to fast, Intuitive Fasting is a must-read. Dr Will Cole makes intermittent fasting accessible for everyone, encouraging vibrant health and wellness. -- Elle MacphersonIn Intuitive Fasting, Dr Will Cole tackles common health issues that stem from our modern eating habits, like chronic inflammation and blood sugar imbalances. His sustainable and customizable fasting plan will help you become metabolically flexible and gives your body a chance to heal itself. -- Dr Frank Lipman, New York Times bestselling author of The New Health RulesMy colleague and friend Dr Will Cole brilliantly shows us how to intermittent fast to gain metabolic flexibility and calm inflammation. -- Dr Terry Wahls, IFMCP, bestselling author of The Wahls ProtocolConfused about what to eat? So is your body. But it doesn't have to be! Dr Will Cole's plan brings back metabolic flexibility and recalibrates our relationships with food. I couldn't recommend it more highly! -- Dr Daniel Amen, New York Times bestselling author of Change Your Brain, Change Your LifeIntuitive Fasting shows us how to use flexible, intermittent fasting to look and feel our best. Wise, warm, and full of top-notch guidance, Dr Will Cole has been a leading voice in innovative dietary regimens to regain health and maintain wellness. -- Dr Jason Fung, bestselling author of The Obesity Code

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Book SynopsisThe Sunday Times bestseller featuring everyday recipes you will make time and again - flavourful, simple, slimming and so satisfying.From wildly popular blog SLIMMING EATS comes a stunning collection of 100 brand new recipes plus 15 blog favourites. This is an everyday cookbook for everyone. Siobhan's homely recipes are delicious and really work, plus over 100 are under 500 calories.You will find life-long family favourites, with recipes for breakfast, lunch and dinner, meals to feed a crowd, kid-friendly dishes, quick fixes, low calorie sides and recipes to satisfy any cravings. This is slimming food and delicious food - there's absolutely no scrimping on flavour here!Every recipe is made to help you achieve your goals, featuring:* A nutritional breakdown with a calorie count* Helpful pointers for vegetarian, gluten-free and dairy-free diets* Suggestions for swapping in low-calorie sidesSiobhan shares information on key ingredients and useful items to keep in your kitchen, plus a lot of motivation to keep you on track. Slimming Eats will be your ultimate kitchen companion for eating well every day.

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Book SynopsisNo one is right or wrong - just different! Tracing the growth of the study of personality type from its roots in the work of Carl Jung to today's subtly nuanced type theory, I'm Not Crazy, I'm Just Not You shows how greatly our individual personality preferences affect our interactions with others. By shedding light on individual characteristics and tendencies, consultants and coaches, Roger R. Pearman and Sarah C. Albritton teach us how to overcome our natural inclination to judge difference in order to recognize and celebrate it. This new edition includes current research into psychological type, information about the benefits of using type to enhance health and manage stress, discussion of the link between type and emotional intelligence and analysis of how personality preferences translate across generational and cultural divides.

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Book SynopsisA long-distance call while on holidays brought news of the most devastating kind for Collette Wolfe and her husband Anthony. Their daughter Leanne had died, having taken her own life. Soon, diaries were uncovered sharing her experience of horrific bullying in the years leading up to her death.In the months that followed, Collette battled crippling grief and guilt for not having know the extent of her daughter's suffering. Beset by hopelessness, as demons from her own childhood resurfaced, she faced her darkest hour. Then something remarkable happened.If I Could Hold You Again is a story of tragedy and redemption and of finding a way to face the future with courage, love, and a mission to help others.

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Book SynopsisFor anyone who has ever had trouble staying motivated while trailblazing towards success, YOU ARE A BADASS EVERY DAY is the concise, crystal clear companion which will keep you fresh, grateful, mighty, and driven. In one hundred exercises, reflections, and cues that you can use to immediately realign your mind and keep your focus unwavering, this guide will show you how to keep the breakthroughs catalyzed by Sincero's iconic books YOU ARE A BADASS and YOU ARE A BADASS AT MAKING MONEY going. Owning your power to ascend to badassery is just the first step in creating the life you deserve--YOU ARE A BADASS EVERY DAY is the accountability buddy you can keep in your back pocket to power through obstacles, overcome the doubts that hold you back from greatness, and keep the fires of determination roaring while you reach your goals.

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Book SynopsisFor anyone who has ever had trouble staying motivated while trailblazing towards success, YOU ARE A BADASS EVERY DAY is the concise, crystal clear companion which will keep you fresh, grateful, mighty, and driven. In one hundred exercises, reflections, and cues that you can use to immediately realign your mind and keep your focus unwavering, this guide will show you how to keep the breakthroughs catalyzed by Sincero's iconic books YOU ARE A BADASS and YOU ARE A BADASS AT MAKING MONEY going. Owning your power to ascend to badassery is just the first step in creating the life you deserve--YOU ARE A BADASS EVERY DAY is the accountability buddy you can keep in your back pocket to power through obstacles, overcome the doubts that hold you back from greatness, and keep the fires of determination roaring while you reach your goals.

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Book SynopsisBased on the author's decades of experience as a physiotherapist, and his expertise in treating pain and mobility problems, this compact but comprehensive book shows you exactly how to improve and maintain the four vital knee functions:* muscular strength* responsiveness* flexibility* enduranceThe simple exercises in this highly successful, practical course are clearly illustrated, and include alternatives for every different level of fitness and knee function. There are guidelines for how and when to use massage, relaxation and heat for managing pain, in addition to a six-week programme to relieve pain, restore function and flexibility and prevent future problems.

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Book SynopsisARE YOU REALLY IN CONTROL OF YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH ALCOHOL?ARE YOU FINDING YOUR NEED TO DRINK GETTING STRONGER?DO YOU DEPEND ON ALCOHOL TO MANAGE DAILY LIFE? In his role as a consultant psychiatrist, Dr Tim Cantopher has worked with countless people to help them overcome dependency, and this book distils his decades of experience into a series of practical, achievable, straightforward steps to reduce your own intake, or give up altogether. Problem Drinking explains why you are drinking too much, what alcohol does to you physiologically, the influence of environment and personality, and the long-term consequences of alcohol addiction. It offers supportive strategies to help you cut down or do without, including advice on relaxation and sleep, problem-solving approaches, time management skills, and insight into drug treatments, the disease concept and the role of Alcoholics Anonymous.Read this book, take it one day at a time, and don't look back.

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Book Synopsis'A must-have for sufferers, medics, caterers and restaurant staff' - Ian MarberThis authoritative, accessible and supportive book will help you to find out if you or child need to avoid gluten, and how to set about getting a diagnosis. If you do need to avoid gluten - or if you already know you or a family member are coeliac - it will help you to understand labelling, to shop safely (and affordably), to eat out without fear, and to make the best healthy, gluten-free choices for your diet. There is plenty of psychological and emotional support, and insight into managing everyday challenges, from safe travel to personal care and other non-food exposures. The book also gives some insight into the latest research into coeliac disease, and possible future developments for managing the condition, giving continued hope that the newest, groundbreaking therapies may transform the lives of coeliacs ten years hence. Practical, readable and with a Foreword by Coeliac UK, this book is indispensable for anyone seeking the very latest information and advice on how to live the best possible gluten-free life.Trade Review"Coeliac disease represents a confusing journey for so many people, and this book provides an accurate and supportive guide to help clear away the fog along the way." -- Dr Chris Steele"This compact book packs a wealth of information ... I have read dozens of books about celiac disease but learned so much in Gazzola's overview of the discovery of the cause ... one of the go-to books for those with the disease ..." -- Linda Hughes * Celebrate Gluten-Free *"This book will help those anxious about the condition to understand more about it. Chapters on symptoms, diagnosis and testing are followed by practical advice on managing the disease, including the emotional and psychological effects - an area too often overlooked." -- Sarah Stacey * You Magazine *"... a fantastic support for those with a diagnosis... provides much more than 'just the basics' of the condition and will give comfort and reassurance to those bewildered by recent diagnosis... an excellent book." -- Ursula Arens * Network Health Dietitians *"... well-written... factually accurate... easy to read... The contents are well selected and up to date... a useful addition to the bookshelf of anyone with coeliac disease, particularly the newly diagnosed." -- Tanya Thomas, RD * Dietetics Today *"There is a huge amount of information packed into this slim little volume... a must-read bible of a book" -- Ruth Holroyd * What Allergy? *"The most informative book on coeliac disease I have ever read - all coeliacs should have a copy." -- John Burke * GFLiving.com *"I recommend this book to anyone who is newly diagnosed with coeliac to deal with the transition to a gluten-free life as well as those who've been living with coeliac disease for some time and would like a refresher." -- Sian Drew, AKA Gluten-Free Mrs D

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Book SynopsisA how-to guide to reclaiming your time, money, health and happiness in our toxic diet culture.In Anti-Diet, Christy Harrison takes on diet culture and the multi-billion-pound industries that profit from it, exposing all the ways it robs people of their time, money, health and happiness. It will turn what you think you know about health and wellness upside down, as Harrison explores the history of diet culture, how it's infiltrated the health and wellness world, how to recognise it in all its sneaky forms, and how letting go of efforts to lose weight or eat 'perfectly' actually helps to improve people's health - no matter their size.Drawing on scientific research, personal experience and stories from patients and colleagues, Anti-Diet provides a radical alternative to diet culture, and helps readers reclaim their bodies, minds, and lives so they can focus on the things that truly matter.'Please read this book! Anti-Diet is the book to end all diet books, and will be a game changer for so many people. Christy is an expert on this subject and leaves no stone unturned in exposing how insidious and harmful diet culture is - and teaching readers how to opt-out of the madness.' - Caroline Dooner, author of The F*ck It Diet'A huge burden has been lifted: I no longer have to revise my first book to reflect current understanding! Christy Harrison beat me to it. I'm blown away by how good Anti-Diet is. Using a social justice lens, well-researched and smart science, captivating storytelling, and practical advice, this book will help you reclaim your life from the throttle of diet culture.'- Linda Bacon, author of Health at Every Size, co-author of Body Respect'Most diet and wellness books claim to address mind, body, and spirit, but in fact they are just about body. Thank goodness for Christy Harrison, whose empathetic book reveals oppressive diet culture for what it truly is, and offers a genuinely holistic alternative.' - Alan Levinovitz, author of The Gluten LieTrade ReviewA huge burden has been lifted: I no longer have to revise my first book to reflect current understanding! Christy Harrison beat me to it. I'm blown away by how good Anti-Diet is. Using a social justice lens, well-researched and smart science, captivating storytelling, and practical advice, this book will help you reclaim your life from the throttle of diet culture. * Linda Bacon, author of Health at Every Size, co-author of Body Respect *Please read this book! Anti-Diet is the book to end all diet books, and will be a game changer for so many people. Christy is an expert on this subject and leaves no stone unturned in exposing how insidious and harmful diet culture is-and teaching readers how to opt-out of the madness. * Caroline Dooner, author of The F*ck It Diet *If you've ever wondered how we landed in this current wellness-obsessed, sugar-and-gluten-fearing moment of entrenched food anxiety, ANTI-DIET is a must-read. Christy Harrison traces the history of modern diet culture, busts deeply rooted myths, and exposes the inherent biases of modern weight research. She also offers clear, practical advice for all of us trying to disentangle ourselves from diets and make peace with food. * Virginia Sole-Smith, author of The Eating Instinct *Brilliant! Anti-Diet should be required reading for every health professional and in every health-related class. Harrison bridges the gap between intuitive eating and social justice issues in an engaging and compassionate way. She exposes toxic diet culture - its evolution, who profits by it, and how it hurts you. Written with a friendly touch of sass, Anti-Diet, is richly sourced with studies, stats, and expert interviews. I highly recommend this book to help you dismantle diet culture and to heal your own relationship with food, mind, and body. * Evelyn Tribole, coauthor of Intuitive Eating *As compassionate as it is scholarly, Christy Harrison's Anti-Diet goes deep to expose the sordid underbelly of the diet culture but it doesn't leave you there. With healing-oriented strategies that address our physical, emotional, and social selves, you will finish this book armed with ways to reclaim all that dieting has taken from you, and gain a new perspective that is empowering and sustainable. * Jenna Hollenstein, MS, RDN, CDN, author of Eat to Love *VICTORY! Christy Harrison epically takes down diet culture and explains why the cards are stacked against all of us who still believe a smaller body is the only way to improve health and create a better life. Diet culture sucks, but you can take meaningful action: Read this book. Stop dieting. Start being good to yourself. * Rebecca Scritchfield RDN, author of Body Kindness *This book will change the way you see the world and live your life forever. Thank God for Christy Harrison. * Jes Baker, author of Things No One Will Tell Fat Girls *

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Book SynopsisThis nationally bestselling book explains the shocking new science of how hormones are wreaking havoc on the body, and the delicious solution that improves health, reduces pain, and even helps to shed weight.Hidden in everyday foods are the causes of a surprising range of health problems: infertility, menstrual cramps, weight gain, hair loss, breast and prostate cancer, hot flushes, and much more. All of these conditions have one thing in common: they are fuelled by hormones that are hiding in foods or are influenced by the foods we eat.Your Body in Balance provides step-by-step guidance for understanding what's at the root of your suffering-and what you can do to feel better fast. Few people realize that a simple food prescription can help you tackle all these and more by gently restoring your hormone balance, with benefits rivalling medications. Neal Barnard, MD, a leading authority on nutrition and health, offers insight into how dietary changes can alleviate years of stress, pain, and illness. What's more, he also provides delicious and easy-to-make hormone-balancing recipes, including:* Cauliflower Buffalo Chowder* Kung Pao Lettuce Wraps* Butternut Breakfast Tacos* Mediterranean Croquettes* Apple Pie Nachos* Brownie Batter HummusYour Body in Balance gives new hope for people struggling with health issues. Thousands of people have already reclaimed their lives and their health through the strategic dietary changes described in this book - and now it's your turn.Trade Review[This book] distils the latest nutritional science down to bite-sized truths that will quickly transform nearly any life plagued by hormone dependent illness into one of vibrant wellness.Dr. Neal Barnard is one of the most important authorities of our time on nutrition, diet, and health, and Your Body in Balance is the book that can and will finally change your health for good.Your Body in Balance is an incredible resource

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Book SynopsisWhat if you could earn money doing what you love?What if you could live more and work less?What if you could Make Money While You Sleep?You can!Forget the old ways of unhealthy working hours and pressing pause on your life until retirement - especially in uncertain economic times. In Make Money While You Sleep, Lucy Griffiths, passive income strategist and coach, will share how you can create a course-based business that works 24 hours a day for you while you get on with the business of living your life.Packed with advice, knowledge and refreshing honesty, Lucy will take you through the process of course creation: from inspiration to getting it done, to actually selling it!* Learn how to stand out in an increasingly content-saturated world by using a proven system that turns your ideas into a bestselling brand. * Package up your expertise and sell your courses on repeat. * Learn how to position yourself as an expert in your industry and harness the power of social media and YouTube to upscale your business. Now is the time to take your digital course idea and turn it into a money-making machine!

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Book SynopsisWhat if you could earn money doing what you love?What if you could live more and work less?What if you could Make Money While You Sleep?You can!Forget the old ways of unhealthy working hours and pressing pause on your life until retirement - especially in uncertain economic times. In Make Money While You Sleep, Lucy Griffiths, passive income strategist and coach, will share how you can create a course-based business that works 24 hours a day for you while you get on with the business of living your life.Packed with advice, knowledge and refreshing honesty, Lucy will take you through the process of course creation: from inspiration to getting it done, to actually selling it!* Learn how to stand out in an increasingly content-saturated world by using a proven system that turns your ideas into a bestselling brand. * Package up your expertise and sell your courses on repeat. * Learn how to position yourself as an expert in your industry and harness the power of social media and YouTube to upscale your business. Now is the time to take your digital course idea and turn it into a money-making machine!

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Book Synopsis"An inspiring, heart-warming, go-getting book... an antidote to apathy." Helen Tupper, co-author of The Squiggly Career 365 WAYS TO HAVE A GOOD DAY is a full year's worth of daily inspiration, tools, habits, actions, and rituals that will help you live your best life. You'll discover surprising insights from psychologists, business leaders, entrepreneurs and designers. You'll explore the benefits of Feierabends and Laughies, have your eyes opened by a dance psychologist, and find out why one senior executive's tattooed fingers help him make the right career choices. You'll learn habit-forming strategies, pick up helpful hacks, and uncover tips for lasting change - all brought to life through real examples and thought-provoking stories that will get you looking at life differently.You'll meet a cast of characters from around the world who know all about creating success, from the founder of a billion-dollar mindfulness company in California to the Hollywood screenwriter who takes up to eight showers a day to fuel his ideas, and from the Harvard Business School professor who discovered more joy at work by wearing red trainers to the man who every Friday for five years set up a table in central NYC to give advice to strangers, including a gang member on the run. 365 WAYS TO HAVE A GOOD DAY focuses on the small stuff you can do every day to make life better. Because when you get the little things right, the big things follow. Things like figuring out where you're going, hitting reset, designing the life you want, breaking through limiting beliefs, and creating success on your own terms. And when you find what works for you, you can do more of it, making you more productive, more fulfilled, and much happier.IT'S TIME TO SEIZE THE DAY. ALL 365 OF THEM.Trade Review"An inspiring, heart-warming, go-getting book. 365 Ways to Have a Good Day is an antidote to apathy and the kickstart we all need to live our best life." -- Helen Tupper, co-author of The Squiggly Career"This book is a user manual for the next 24 hours. And the rest of your life. Our lives are decided by our daily practice. The problem is that most daily practices are done once a week, once a month, and for some, only once a year. Hmmm. But if you stop trying to change your life and lower the bar a little, and focus only on today. That's right, just the next 24 hours. And repeat that. Gradually, then suddenly, you will be living your best life. Because days change weeks. Months change years. Years change decades. Decades change lives." -- David Hieatt, cofounder, The Do Lectures"A simple series of bite sized advice on creativity." -- Steve Clayton, VP, Global Public Affairs, Microsoft"Equal parts funny and touching and yet in all ways wise, 365 Ways to Have a Good Day is more than a path to having better days; it's a simple, compelling structure to support the daily art and practice of living a better life." -- Jerry Colonna, author, Reboot: Leadership and the Art of Growing Up."Brilliant and delicious chips for the soul. Eat just one a day? No way. I can't stop. Great tiny tales, tips, and thoughts." -- Derek Sivers, author, How to Live"It is always a good day when you get to tap into Ian's wisdom and with 365 Ways To Have A Good Day you get a dose of Ian's reflective optimism, daily. 365 Ways is your guide to reclaiming how you choose to approach each and every day. It's a daily invitation to look at what's before you from a novel or different angle. Ian's advice will both challenge AND energize your usual routine - which is a rather perfect way to proceed to have a good day if you ask me!" -- J. Kelly Hoey, author, Build Your Dream Network"Innovative thinker and life designer Ian Sanders expands our minds again in his new book 365 Ways to Have a Good Day! We'd all like to find the magical gateway to everyday happiness, the truth is, life ebbs and flows. Ian gives us a tactical roadmap to hack our brains so that we can experience a state of joy more often than not, even on the bad days." -- Espree Devora, tech founder and podcaster"Ian is someone who has understood what success means to him and he continues to pursue it in a way that's really full of motivation and energy." -- Sarah Ellis, co-author of the bestselling book The Squiggly Career and presenter of the Squiggly Careers podcast

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Book SynopsisSELF-MADE IS A TRULY DEFINITIVE GUIDE; A 'GO-TO' BOOK FOR ALL ENTREPRENEURS AT ANY STAGE OF BUSINESS.This authoritative, focused guide by two of the UK's brightest young entrepreneurs - The Apprentice runner-up, Bianca Miller and serial entrepreneur, Byron Cole - is a comprehensive toolkit for anyone who wants to make a success of running their own business. Featuring interviews with well known entrepreneurs, entertainers and industry experts, the book covers every tier of the business development process, from start-up to exit, offering practical, implementable and global advice on the start up process.De-coding the jargon that is prevalent in business circles today, this book provides straightforward advice on converting an innovative business concept into a commercially viable proposition. It will help you to avoid the costly common mistakes of many who have gone before you, and create a sustainable enterprise that will flourish.Read Self Made and run your own business without fear of failure.

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