Health & Wellbeing Books

Book SynopsisRecord three years’ worth of memories with this beautiful deluxe one-line-a-day memory journal. Use this stunning memory book to record three years of your meaningful moments or thoughts most worth remembering. Each page includes a daily entry for a single thought or highlight over three successive years. At the end of three years, you’ll have a condensed, comparative record of memories to reflect on. JOURNALING MADE EASY: Make journaling a consistent part of your routine with this simple journal designed to encourage you to write just one line a day. Whether you choose to write each morning, afternoon, or evening, take a brief moment of reflection to jot down a special detail from each day. TIME CAPSULE: Let this journal serve as your own personal time capsule as you continue with the journal and accumulate three years'' worth of daily memories to look back on. DELUXE DESIGN: With a high-quality hardcover case,

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Book SynopsisHow can decisions be improved by detecting and managing inherent weaknesses? This book analyses the practical implications of behavioural economics among decision makers to encourage active creative thinking and drive individuals and organizations to make better decisions. Going beyond behavioural economics, the book uses psychology, philosophy and anthropology to demonstrate the myths which govern behaviour, our natural longing for inclusion and the power held by those setting the agenda our vicinity. This book enables active thinking and encourages the use of System 2 thinking to steer the corporate ship in line with the corporate purpose, and for individuals to be a useful asset to their companies. In order to succeed, you need to be resilient, get your bearings and never give in. In short, you need to be a contrarian, a sternly resilient contrarian.

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Book SynopsisTHE ORIGINAL BESTSELLING BOOK FROM THE DAILY MAIL''S VERY OWN GUT-HEALTH EXPERT**The lifestyle guide for a happy gut that will transform your health and wellbeing**Drawing from the latest research and a decade of experience as a dietitian and consultant at The Gut Health Clinic, Dr Megan Rossi explains how to feed your gut for a happier, healthier you using simple, delicious and gut-boosting recipes.Eat Yourself Healthy is packed with over 50 delicious, easy-to-make meal ideas from delicious breakfast options such as banana, fig and courgette breakfast loaf and chickpea crepes, to mouth-watering dinner recipes including creamy pistachio and spinach pesto pasta and satay tofu skewers.Alongside Dr Rossi''s gut-friendly recipes, Eat Yourself Healthy also includes expert advice on how to deal with common complaints such as IBS and bloating, diagnose food intolerances, and manage good gut health with sleep and exerTrade ReviewLearn to love your gut with this jam-packed book from Dr Megan * Jamie Oliver *Say bye bye to bloating, help with the stress of IBS and give a big warm welcome to wellness (...) with Megan Rossi's Eat Yourself Healthy -- The Chris Evans Breakfast Show * Virgin Radio UK *I've learnt so much from Megan, looking after my gut is now a priority and I feel so good for it. She's a huge inspiration to us. * Ella Mills, author and founder of Deliciously Ella *In the crowded field of wellness and nutrition, packed with some who are flogging overpriced nonsense to the gullible and desperate, Rossi is that most welcome of things: someone who knows what she's talking about * The Times *The gut health specialist * Guardian *Wellness star to watch * Women's Health *Britain's Top Super Nutritionist * Daily Mail *Finally, a book on diet and gut health by an expert. Grounded in science and packed with evidence on how what you eat can impact your bowel, your microbiome, your brain and you. * Professor Whelan, Head of Department of Nutritional Sciences, King's College London *

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Book Synopsis''The greatest British psychoanalyst who ever lived. He writes beautifully and simply about the problems of everyday life'' Alain de BottonThe paediatrician and child psychiatrist D. W. Winnicott changed the way we think about childhood by placing the parent-infant relationship at the heart of human happiness, and by encouraging mothers and fathers to trust their own instincts. In this landmark work he follows the development of a child from their first weeks to finding their place in the wider world, touching on everything from crying and feeding to shyness, jealousy, independence and anger. His plain-speaking, humane and non-judgemental approach continues to influence our understanding of parenting today. ''His style is lucid, his manner friendly, and his years of experience provide much wise insight into child behaviour and parental attitudes'' British Journal of Psychology

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Book SynopsisTHE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERTHE ESSENTIAL FOLLOW-UP TO ROXIE NAFOUSI''S MILLION-COPY BESTSELLING MANIFEST''An empowering and clear read, filled with helpful exercises, the book explores everything from your inner child to daily rituals, stepping outside your comfort zone and how to stop caring about what people think'' VOGUE''Roxie is the voice manifestation needs'' Jay Shetty''The Queen of Manifesting'' Financial Times''The face of manifesting in Britain'' The Times''The A-list''s new favourite manifester'' Sunday Times Style''THE MILLENNIAL ANSWER TO THE SECRET'' VOGUE__________Manifest showed you it''s possible to change your life. Now Manifest: Dive Deeper will help you understand every step you need to take to get there.In this hotly-demanded follow-up, you will discover how to unlock your limitless potential, be more intentional in everything you do, create lasting, transformative change, and turn your dreams into a reality.Expanding your understanding of each of the seven manifestation steps, Roxie Nafousi reveals practical techniques to teach you how to harness your potential and confidently step into your power.Each chapter is filled with simple and inspiring exercises designed to encourage self-awareness, reflection and growth, empowering your manifesting process even more.Make this the year your life truly begins . . .__________''Looking to live more intentionally? Put Manifest: Dive Deeper on your radar'' HELLO!''Manifesting expert Roxie Nafousi is back . . . This deeper dive into the principles and practice of manifestation seeks to expand your understanding of the seven steps on a journey to lasting transformative change'' SUNDAY EXPRESS''Where Nafousi''s first book was an entry into the manifesting practice, Dive Deeper focuses more closely on helping the reader with their self-belief. It follows the same seven-steps as Manifest, but approaches them from a more introspective angle, and provides more exercises, advice, and personal anecdotes from Nafousi''s own manifesting journey.'' - COSMOPOLITANPRAISE FOR MANIFEST''The essential guide to anyone and everyone wanting to feel more empowered'' Glamour''A phenomenon'' Grazia''A roadmap for a more positive way of life'' Financial Times''The book you''re seeing all over your Instagram feed'' RedSunday Times bestseller, March 2023Trade ReviewAn empowering and clear read, filled with helpful exercises, the book explores everything from your inner child to daily rituals, stepping outside your comfort zone and how to stop caring about what people think * VOGUE *Roxie is the voice manifestation needs. There are so many myths and misconceptions around the law of attraction, I was really drawn to her practical, thoughtful and applicable reflections on how to manifest -- JAY SHETTYLooking to live more intentionally? Put Manifest: Dive Deeper on your radar * Hello! *Manifesting expert Roxie Nafousi is back . . . This deeper dive into the principles and practice of manifestation seeks to expand your understanding of the seven steps on a journey to lasting transformative change * Sunday Express *A practical guide, mapping out the key language you need to know . . . If you are interested in using manifestation to improve your life in 2023, this is the book for you * DAILY RECORD, 'NON-FICTION BOOK OF THE WEEK' *Everyone can benefit from visualising their best possible life * SUNDAY POST *

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Book SynopsisThis book is the perfect, thoughtful gift for new mums!The Little Book of New Mum Feelings will share advice and support on issues that new mothers face, from A for Anger, to I for Insomnia, providing an empowering pep talk for those days when new mothers need it most.Psychotherapist and mother of three, Anna Mathur, will support readers through the rollercoaster of feelings that come with being a new mum and provide expert advice based on her own professional and personal experiences. Whether you need some quick grounding, a note of compassion, or you want to untangle a feeling, flick to a page for a quick, uplifting moment of much-needed support.There are quick takeaway mantras and action tips for those tight on time, and further reading should you want to explore topics more deeply. This comprehensive A-Z covers everything from baby blues and anxiety to guilt, insomnia, stress, your inner critic and maintaining friendships.

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Book SynopsisA recent survey conducted by Universum Communication found that work-life balance is No. 1 on the list of short-term career goals amongst professionals. But while work-life balance is an increasingly popular term, many of us are still unsure about how to achieve it, or lack the confidence to approach employers to negotiate flexible working hours.Table of ContentsIntroduction 1 Part I: Stand and Deliver: Your Job or Your Life 7 Chapter 1: Defining Work/Life Balance 9 Chapter 2: Work, Life, and You 21 Part II: Looking After Yourself First 35 Chapter 3: You Can’t Have It All and Nor Would You Want To 37 Chapter 4: Your Body Is Your Temple and Not Your Local Dump 57 Chapter 5: Getting to Know You 75 Part III: Size Isn’t Everything: Small Changes That Work 93 Chapter 6: Finding Lost Time and Space 95 Chapter 7: Being a Legend in Your Own Lunch Time 115 Part IV: Preparing to Work for Work/Life Balance 131 Chapter 8: Moving Your Manager towards Work/Life Balance 133 Chapter 9: Maintaining Your New Working Life 151 Chapter 10: Putting the Life into Your Work/Life Balance 167 Part V: The Bigger Picture: Getting What You Want Long Term 187 Chapter 11: Casting Your Net Wider 189 Chapter 12: Studying for Success 211 Chapter 13: Doing a 180-Degree Turn: Changing Your Career Completely 227 Chapter 14: Simplifying Your Life 243 Chapter 15: Planning Your Moves 259 Part VI: The Part of Tens 273 Chapter 16: Ten Tips from the Experts 275 Chapter 17: Ten Things to Teach Your Kids 289 Chapter 18: Ten Ways to Motivate Your Workmates 299 Index 309

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Book SynopsisA gorgeously illustrated introduction to the Japanese method of Kaizen – meaning 'change' 'good' – showing you how to make small, step-by-step changes to transform your life.'This beautiful, simple book suggests tiny changes we can make to improve all areas of life, from friendships to a cluttered flat' – Marianne Power, author of Help Me!From Marie Kondo to Hygge to Ikigai, in recent years, philosophies to help people live better lives have taken the world by storm. Kaizen will change your habits for good.This beautifully colour illustrated and photographed book offers a way to build good habits and remove bad ones, without being too hard on yourself along the way. The focus is on having patience, shaping solutions for yourself rather than following others and not giving up when things aren’t working. Rather than being critical of your faults, the emphasis is on mindful, positive change. Well-known in the business and sports worlds as a method for mapping incremental goals, Kaizen is also a wonderful tool for slowly improving aspects of your life, without feeling daunted or overwhelmed by the challenge.Kaizen by Sarah Harvey brings you a personalized and flexible approach to change that you can apply to any area of your life (whether it is health, relationships, money, career, habits, new hobbies or general wellbeing). You can adapt it to suit working style, preferences and personality. Every person’s experience of Kaizen will be different, which is what makes it such an effective tool for positive change.Trade ReviewThis is perfect for fans of Marie Kondo and lovers of hygge and ikigai. A sure bestseller. -- Sue Scholes, The BooksellerThis beautiful, simple book suggests tiny changes we can make to improve all areas of life, from friendships to a cluttered flat. Unlike a lot of self-improvement guides that make you want to change EVERYTHING NOW! – an approach which inevitably fails – this book is gentle and practical in its advice. Reading it made me feel calmer and at the same time motivated to sort out my cupboards and call my auntie; small tweaks maybe, but these things can make the difference between a good day and a bad one. A really lovely book. -- Marianne Power, author of Help Me!This wonderful book explains the Japanese art of turning small kizuki (realizations) into improvements. A great kaizen on the subject of kaizen itself, it will help anyone interested in lifelong learning, mental and physical health, career success, and happiness to achieve inner harmony. -- Ken Mogi, author of Awakening Your Ikigai

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Book SynopsisAn expert-led parenting guide and recipe book, from Dr Clare Bailey Mosley and Professor Stephen Scott, featuring over 70 healthy, UPF-free recipes for all occasions. It celebrates the benefits of Eating Together in building family bonds and improving both physical and mental health of both parents and children in the long term.

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Book Synopsis'I believe that the discoveries in this book can change our understanding of how we store emotional experiences and in so doing, change our lives. The Emotion Code has already changed many lives around the world, and it is my hope that millions more will be led to use this simple tool to heal themselves and their loved ones.' - Tony RobbinsIn this newly revised and expanded edition of The Emotion Code, renowned holistic physician and lecturer Dr. Bradley Nelson skilfully lays bare the inner workings of the subconscious mind. He reveals how emotionally-charged events from your past can still be haunting you in the form of 'trapped emotions' - emotional energies that literally inhabit your body. These trapped emotions can fester in your life and body, creating pain, malfunction and eventual disease. They can also extract a heavy mental and emotional toll on you, impacting how you think, the choices that you make, and the level of success and abundance you are able to achieve. Perhaps most damaging of all, trapped emotional energies can gather around your heart, cutting off your ability to give and receive love.The Emotion Code is a powerful and simple way to rid yourself of this unseen baggage. Dr. Nelson's method gives you the tools to identify and release the trapped emotions in your life, eliminating your 'emotional baggage', and opening your heart and body to the positive energies of the world. Filled with real-world examples from many years of clinical practice, The Emotion Code is a distinct and authoritative work that has become a classic on self-healing.Trade ReviewI believe that the discoveries in this book can change our understanding of how we store emotional experiences and in so doing, change our lives. The Emotion Code has already changed many lives around the world, and it is my hope that millions more will be led to use this simple tool to heal themselves and their loved ones. * Tony Robbins *If you are looking for a simple and inexpensive way to get healthier, make more money, and have more love in your life, look no further. Simple, effective and powerful, it is a method that anyone can learn and use. * Alex Loyd, PhD, ND, bestselling author of The Healing Codes *The Emotion Code catapults us light years beyond conventional explanations of seemingly random symptoms and disease… this book is about you, your life and every relationship that you’ll ever experience. I have no doubt that The Emotion Code is destined to become a cornerstone for the healing of the new millennium. * Gregg Braden, New York Times bestselling author of The Divine Matrix *Dr. Nelson has filled this book with workable solutions to solve common problems for most people on the planet. He has done amazing healing work for thousands and shares this information with us. Read it and learn to help your family. * Raymon Grace, Author and Founder of the Raymon Grace Foundation *Emotion is energy in motion. So simple, yet intricate as a snowflake! Dr. Bradley Nelson's, The Emotion Code reveals the science and art of processing our trapped emotions. The natural by-product is our body and relationships begin to change and evolve. Knowledge is power. However, knowledge about yourself is self-empowerment. Learning to process your emotions is by far the most powerful thing you could ever learn. The Emotion Code is a gift that keeps giving. Enjoy! * Dr. Darren R. Weissman, Author of The Power of Infinite Love & Gratitude and the Developer of The LifeLine Technique® *

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Book SynopsisA radical new business book from business trailblazers Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson that offers a reappraisal of business best practice - advocating stripping everything back to bare essentials. With its straightforward language and easy-is-better approach, Rework is the perfect playbook for anyone who's ever dreamed of doing it on their own. It will COMPLETELY change your approach to work.Every once in a while, a book comes out that changes just about everything. This is one of those books. Ignore it at your peril' -- Seth Godin, New York Times bestselling author'Inspirational...REWORK is a minimalist manifesto that's profoundly practical. In a world where we all keep getting asked to do more with less, the authors show us how to do less and create more' -- Scott Rosenberg, Co-Founder of Salon.com'Filled with excellent plain English advice, it's one of the best books out there for business productivity' -- ***** Reader review'Every word is well-crafted, well-chosen, and easy to both digest and engage with' -- ***** Reader review'Thought-provoking and truthful' -- ***** Reader review'A must-read for today's managers' -- ***** Reader review**********************************************************************************************From the founders of the trailblazing software company 37signals, here is a different kind of business book - one that explores a new reality.Today, anyone can be in business. Tools that used to be out of reach are now easily accessible. Technology that cost thousands is now just a few pounds or even free. Stuff that was impossible just a few years ago is now simple.That means anyone can start a business. And you can do it without working miserable 80-hour weeks or depleting your life savings. You can start it on the side while your day job provides all the cash flow you need. Forget about business plans, meetings, office space - you don't need them. The key is stripping everything back to the bare minimum and basics and then rebuilding; keeping everything simple and under control. You'll learn how to begin, why you need less than you think, when to launch, how to promote and whom (and when) to hire.Hardcore entrepreneurs, small-business owners, people stuck in day jobs who want to get out, and artists who don't want to starve anymore will all find valuable inspiration and guidance in these pages.It's time to rework work.Perfect for readers of Tim Ferriss's The 4 Hour Work Week, Seth Godin's Purple Cow and Chris Anderson's The Long Tail.

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Book SynopsisKen Stern is an expert on longevity and ageing based in Washington (as well as a trained lawyer from Yale Law School). He's the host of the Century Lives' podcast from the Stanford Centre of Longevity, which has received awards for Best Health and Wellness Podcast' and Best Documentary Podcast'. Ken is also the chair of the Longevity Project, the host of the Century Summit and a contributor to Vanity Fair, The Atlantic and The Washington Post. Between all his projects, he reaches, via email, podcast and socials, 200k longevity enthusiasts.

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Book SynopsisOpen your mind, listen to your heart, and discover your soul's birthright to peace, purpose, and prosperity.Are you seeking to invite more abundance and love into your life but find it challenging in the face of life's daily distractions and struggles? Through her inspiring collection of ancient wisdom, personal stories, and sage advice, entrepreneur, VIP coach, and motivational speaker Danette May offers guidance for finding your path through life's wilderness of self-doubt and hesitation. Her illuminating advice and candid reflections delve into what it takes to have a truly fulfilling life. Requiring only small, manageable nuggets of time and attention, her abundance actions for manifesting more self-love, stronger spiritual connection, increased health, and better relationships are essential, accessible, and achievable. Open your mind, listen to your heart, and follow your soul's guideposts for attaining your dreams and desires.

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Book SynopsisMost people think of low self-esteem as a disadvantage. Now an acclaimed spiritual teacher shows you how to embrace it as your superpower. Do you struggle to feel worthy? Have you tried countless methods to overcome self-doubt that don't make you feel any more confidentor, in fact, make you feel worse because you're failing at them? What if. Instead, you could discover the secret gifts that low self-esteem can give?Candidly sharing her personal experience of struggling with self-worth, Denise Linn reveals the powerful perceptions she gained on her own journey of redefining her narrative and embracing her life. And she guides you to find your own path. You'll learn to identify the personal source of your low esteem, whether it stems from your biochemistry, your childhood experiences, your culture or religion, or the energy of the people and things around you. Maybe you're feeling drained by predecessor energies, past lives, or toxic dream stompers in your life right now. Maybe you're an empath and absorbing the negative emotions of those around you. Maybe you're influenced by social media, the news cycle, or even the cycles of nature. Whatever the case, Denise shows you the great benefits of low self-esteem and strategies to support you when it can feel overwhelming. You'll discover: How to be a glorious imperfectionist The upside of rejection The unexpected benefits of imposter syndrome How stress can be good for you The holy act of radical self-acceptance And much more

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Book SynopsisThis is a book for a very special dad! Bursting with heartfelt quotes about the joys and quirks of fatherhood, and a host of thoughtful sayings to help you to express your love and appreciation, it's the perfect small gift to make him smile and show him he's a dad in a million!

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Book SynopsisThe follow-on to the bestselling Time to Think and Living with Time to Think.-'As we make sense of change in the 21st century, a deep understanding of the Thinking Environment should be part of every leadership development programme. It intrinsically values the contribution and humanity of each person, and drives team effectiveness. Its power is evident in higher quality relationships, as well as in shorter, smarter meetings. Bravo!' - Rosemary Grant, Statutory Director, Johnson & Johnson Medical UKThe quality of everything we do depends on the quality of the thinking we do first. The leaders, professionals, parents and teachers who understand this are at the top of their fields and inspire some of the finest independent thinking in their environments. In More Time to Think, Nancy Kline shares ten effective ways to help people think for themselves with rigour, imagination, courage and grace. From learning that the mind works best in the presence of a question (so never be afraid to risk being wrong) and that a key factor in the quality of a person's thinking is how they are treated by the people with them while they are thinking, to the importance of appreciation and of facing what you have been denying, Nancy Kline shows how to create a successful Thinking Environment, whether for two people or a larger group.-Praise for Time to Think'Do not be fooled by the simplicity of this process. It will unleash the power of your whole organisation.' - British Telecom'This process is not just a set of techniques. It's a way of being in the world.' - Shirley Edwards, Xerox CorporationPraise for Living with Time to Think'A beautiful book. Every page is a gift. Its compassionate wisdom illuminates your life and invites you to greater intimacy with your best and truest self. Nancy Kline writes to her god-daughters, and in so doing, offers timeless wisdom for us all.' - Mark Williams, bestselling co-author of MindfulnessTrade ReviewDo not be fooled by the simplicity of this process. It will unleash the power of your whole organisation. -- British TelecomAs we make sense of change in the 21st century, a deep understanding of the Thinking Environment should be part of every leadership development programme. It intrinsically values the contribution and humanity of each person, and drives team effectiveness. Its power is evident in higher quality relationships, as well as in shorter, smarter meetings. Bravo! -- Rosemary Grant, Statutory Director, Johnson & Johnson MedicalThis process is not just a set of techniques. It's a way of being in the world. -- Shirley Edwards, Xerox CorporationA beautiful book. Every page is a gift. Its compassionate wisdom illuminates your life and invites you to greater intimacy with your best and truest self. Nancy Kline writes to her god-daughters, and in so doing, offers timeless wisdom for us all. -- Praise for Living with Time to Think * Mark Williams, bestselling co-author of Mindfulness *

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Book SynopsisConfronting and solving problems is a painful process which most of us attempt to avoid. Avoiding resolution results in greater pain and an inability to grow both mentally and spiritually. Drawing heavily on his own professional experience, Dr M. Scott Peck, a psychiatrist, suggests ways in which facing our difficulties - and suffering through the changes - can enable us to reach a higher level of self-understanding. He discusses the nature of loving relationships: how to distinguish dependency from love; how to become one's own person and how to be a more sensitive parent.This is a book that can show you how to embrace reality and yet achieve serenity and a richer existence. Hugely influential, it has now sold over ten million copies - and has changed many people's lives round the globe. It may change yours.Trade ReviewA brilliant self-help book, which I found genuinely inspiring...I love this book, it's my spiritual refuge and I'm certain everyone will find something to console them within these pages. * Boy George, Sunday Express *

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Book SynopsisIn today’s noisy marketplace, it’s crucial you find ways to get noticed. But do you shy away from the spotlight for fear of feeling like an idiot or looking like a show-off? Do you see others out there, attracting the kind of attention you wish you could get? If so, you need to Make Yourself a Little Bit Famous! Jam-packed with stories, advice, case studies and encouragement, Penny shares pro-tips on: Getting on TV and radio and acing your appearances. Bossing it as a speaker and when you present to people. Shining when you take part in or chair a panel discussion. If you want to be a best-kept secret, then step away from this book. But if you recognise the value of raising your profile for your business or career, then step up – because now is the right time for you to make yourself a little bit famous.Trade Review“Quite simply the best advice to help you attract attention for your business or career.” -- Steph McGovern, Broadcaster, BBC TV“A masterpiece. Practical, digestible and deliverable ideas to help raise your profile and increase your success. Penny makes people a little more famous.” -- Paul McGee - Aka The Sumo Guy. International Speaker and Sunday Times Best Selling Author.

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Book SynopsisGet stronger, feel fitter and be more active with this easy-to-use deck of exercise cards and bookletDo you want to get fitter but don''t know where to start? Is your gym routine starting to feel a little boring? Or maybe you struggle with finding time to work out? Whatever it is that''s stopping you from achieving your fitness goals, The Personal Trainer Card Deck can help!This deck guides you through 70 full body, upper body, lower body, core and cardiovascular exercises, plus a collection of fun fitness challenges that will help you create unique, effective and invigorating workout routines. You''ll also practise staple strength-building movements, use your bodyweight or makeshift free weights, and follow helpful how-to guidance in your own time.Featuring clear diagrams and step-by-step instructions, and millions of different combinations, your workouts will never be dull, repetitive or stressful again. Simply shuffle the deck, select five ca

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Book SynopsisEliza Fricker gets it. Describing her perfectly imperfect experience of raising a PDA child, with societal judgements and internal pressures, it is easy to feel overwhelmed, resentful and alone. This book's comedic illustrations explain these challenging situations and feelings in a way that words simply cannot, will bring some much-needed levity back into PDA parenting. Humorous anecdotes with a compassionate tone remind parents that they are not alone, and they're doing a great job. If children are safe, happy, and you leave the house on time, who cares about some smelly socks? A light-hearted and digestible guide to being a PDA parent covering everything from tolerance levels, relationships and meltdowns to collaboration, flexibility, and self care to dip in and out as your schedule allows to help get to grips with this complex condition. This book is an essential read for any parent with a PDA child, to help better understand your child, build support systems and carve out some essential self care time guilt free.Trade ReviewIn The Family Experience of PDA Eliza Fricker shares her heartfelt insights through an accessible illustrated volume that will be helpful to parents as they support, encourage, and manage their children who may have features of PDA. The book through words and pictures provides the important lessons she has learned about the sensitivities and regulatory capacity of her child. Eliza shares the basic principles that enabled her child and family to feel safer and to mutually enjoy daily interactions. We learn the power of softening the edges of restrictive parenting, which may function in more resilient children with higher thresholds to be reactive but is disastrous with a child with feature of PDA. We learn that a gentler less demanding, accepting, and positive playful parental strategy will lead to more cooperative behaviors and mutually rewarding co-regulatory interactions. -- Stephen W. Porges, PhD, Professor Department of Psychiatry, University of North Carolina at Chapel HillThis book is the perfect tonic for frazzled loved ones of children with PDA. Perfectly imperfect, quirky and always en pointe, Eliza will make you nod and smile with her descriptions and illustrations whilst also providing you with a tonne of practical ideas without once seeming preachy. -- Dr Pooky Knightsmith, Child and Adolescent Mental Health ExpertTable of ContentsForeword by Ruth Fidler; Introduction; Tolerance Levels; Meltdowns; Relationships; Sensory; Anxiety; Collaboration; Flexibility; Prioritising; Positives; Self Care

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Book SynopsisPeaks and Valleys is a story of a young man who lives unhappily in a valley until he meets an old man who lives on a peak, and it changes his work and life forever. Initially, the young man does not realize he is talking with one the most peaceful and successful people in the world. However, through a series of conversations and experiences that occur up on peaks and down in valleys, the young man comes to make some startling discoveries. Eventually, he comes to understand how he can use the old man's remarkable principles and practical tools in good and bad times and becomes more calm and successful himself. Now readers can take a similar journey through the story and use what you find to your advantage in your own work and life.

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Book SynopsisDr Kanojia, known widely as 'Dr K,' is the world's foremost expert on video game psychology.He is Instructor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, a private psychiatrist working with e-sports professionals, and the co-founder of Healthy Gamer, an online digital mental health platform that helps gamers and parents achieve healthy video gaming habits. Dr K's expertise is further informed by his own personal history as someone who struggled with his own video game addiction as a teenager and young adult. He made the radical decision to escape his own habits, travelling to India and embarking on a seven-year journey to become a monk. He later returned to the US, conducted neuroscience research at Harvard Medical School, and completed his psychiatry training. He continues to teach about video game addiction at Harvard Medical school.

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Book SynopsisDr Hazel Wallace is a doctor, registered associate nutritionist and personal trainer, and host of The Food Medic podcast, which has run for 9 seasons. She is one of the UK's most followed and most engaged-with health influencers, with an online community of well over 850,000. Dr. Hazel is author of the Sunday Times bestselling books The Food Medic, The Food Medic For Life and The Female Factor: Making Women's Health Count and What it Means for You.

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Book SynopsisRichard Templar is the author of the international bestselling Rules books. Over 2 million people around the world have enjoyed and now play by Richard Templar's Rules. The complete list of titles is as follows: The Rules of Life, The Rules of Work, The Rules of Management, The Rules of Wealth, The Rules of Parenting, The Rules of Love, The Rules to Break, The Rules of People, The Rules of Thinking, and The Rules of Living Well.Table of ContentsThe Rules of Work 1. Get your work noticed 2. Never let anyone know how hard you work 3. Set personal standards 4. Carve out a niche for yourself 5. Under promise and over deliver 6. Know what you want long term 7. Don’t gossip 8. Put things in perspective 9. Never disapprove of others 10. Get people to assume you have already made the step The Rules of Management 1. Get them emotionally involved 2. Accept their limitations 3. Encourage people 4. Be very, very good at finding the right people 5. Respect individual differences 6. Train them to bring you solutions, not problems 7. Work hard 8. Be proactive, not reactive 9. Have principles and stick to them 10. Go home The Rules of Life 1. Keep it under your hat 2. You’ll get older but not necessarily wiser 3. Accept yourself 4. Dedicate your life to something 5. No fear, no surprise, no hesitation, no doubt 6. It’s OK to give up 7. Don’t dwell on the past 8. You’ll never understand everything 9. Know when to let go – when to walk away 10. Find a new rule every day – or occasionally at least The Rules of Wealth 1. Anybody can be wealthy – you just need to apply yourself 2. Decide on your definition of wealth 3. Most people are too lazy to be wealthy 4. Decide what you want money for 5. Understand that money begets money 6. It’s harder to manage yourself than it is to manage yourmoney 7. Only by looking wealthy can you become wealthy 8. Know yourself – solo, duo or team player 9. Don’t try to get rich too quickly 10. Know when to stop The Rules of Parenting 1. Relax 2. Look pleased to see them 3. Treat your child with respect 4. Use praise wisely 5. Make sure they know what’s important 6. Schooling isn’t the same as education 7. Remember Newton’s Third Law 8. Don’t look under the mattress 9. You can’t fix everything 10. Don’t guilt-trip them The Rules of Love 1. Choose someone who makes you laugh 2. You can’t change people 3. You can’t make someone love you 4. Be nice 5. Allow your partner the space to be themselves 6. Be the first to say sorry 7. Your partner is more important than your kids 8. Contentment is a high aim 9. Never be too busy for loved ones 10. The more you put out, the more you get back The Rules to Break ‘Success is a good job earning lots of money’ 1. Success is what you say it is ‘The world is against you’ 2. You’re responsible for your own life ‘We all have an absolute right to be respected’ 3. There’s a balance between the right to respect, andtolerance ‘A place for everything, and everything in its place’ 4. It’s not morally superior to be tidy ‘The best people will be there for you for life’ 5. People come and go, and it’s OK ‘You can’t help how you feel’ 6. You feel what you think ‘Some people are just asking for it’ 7. Keep the moral high ground ‘No one is perfect’ 8. Be on the side of the angels, not the beasts ‘Let people know when you’re right’ 9. Never say ‘I told you so’ ‘Guilt tells you where you’re going wrong’ 10. Don’t do guilt The Rules of People 1. People believe what they want to believe 2. Banter isn’t teasing 3. If they feel small, they’ll big themselves up 4. Everyone else is insecure too 5. Teenagers hate you because they love you 6. Some weirdos are great people 7. Listen to what they don’t say 8. Loneliness is a state of mind 9. Credit people with your own ideas 10. Say thank you properly The Rules of Thinking 1. Take control 2. Focus on other people 3. Be in the present 4. Think outside your head 5. Loosen up 6. Don’t settle for your first answer 7. Facts are neutral 8. Spot the box 9. Feed your mind 10. Untangle the knots first The Rules of Living Well 1. It’s not all about you 2. Your feelings are your own 3. Train your mind to relax 4. Zen it 5. Beware food rules 6. Enjoy your mistakes 7. Create boundaries 8. Stay in synch 9. Redraw your relationship 10. Forgive and don’t forget Know When to Break the Rules Create your own Rules

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Book SynopsisGaur Gopal Das and his friend Harry discuss life's purpose, happiness, relationships, potential, work success, and giving back in Mumbai traffic. Das, a popular monk and life coach, shares his wisdom in his book "Life's Amazing Secrets," offering insights to help align with the desired life.

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Book SynopsisThis beloved book has touched hundreds of thousands of lives with its profound and actionable advice. Retaining the core message of becoming more mindful in our relationships, this edition includes new and revised material that addresses how we live and love today. A new preface touches on David Richo?s experience with the book over time and outlines the key updates, including attention to online dating and modern communication styles as well as new perspectives on anger and ending relationships. ?Most people think of love as a feeling,? says Richo, ?but love is not so much a feeling as a way of being present.? How to Be an Adult in Relationships explores five hallmarks of mindful loving and how they play a key role in our relationships. Adult love is based on a mutual commitment to what Richo calls the ?five A?s?: attention, acceptance, appreciation, affection, and allowing. Brimming with practical exercises for couples and singles, How to Be an Adult in Relationships offers heartening insights into a lifelong journey of love. Topics include: ?Becoming conscious of our relationship patterns and how they relate to childhood ?Recognizing and attracting someone who can show adult love?Understanding the phases relationships go through ?Creating and maintaining healthy boundaries ?Overcoming fears of abandonment and engulfment ?Expressing anger and other emotions in adult and loving ways ?Surviving break-ups with our self-esteem intact ?Understanding love as a spiritual journey

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Book SynopsisIf you''re dyslexic, you might struggle with reading and spelling, writing neatly, or staying focused when people give you lots of instructions. This book shows how you can help yourself and how adults can help you.You will meet a group of dyslexic children who talk about their lives, what their schooldays are like and what they are great at. You might recognise some of their strengths as things that you can do too! Some dyslexic children are fantastic at storytelling, some are great at helping other people, some love all sorts of art and design, some are problem-solvers, and some are brilliant at spotting patterns in groups of numbers. This book also provides guidance for parents and teachers, with advice on how they can support children with suspected or diagnosed dyslexia, and signposts further resources and bonus content.

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Book SynopsisRichard Templar is the author of the international bestselling Rules books. Over 2 million people around the world have enjoyed and now play by Richard Templar's Rules. The complete list of titles is as follows: The Rules of Life, The Rules of Work, The Rules of Management, The Rules of Wealth, The Rules of Parenting, The Rules of Love, The Rules to Break, The Rules of People, The Rules of Thinking, and The Rules of Living Well.Table of ContentsThinking wealthy 1 Anybody can be wealthy – you just need to apply yourself 2 Decide on your definition of wealth 3 Set your objectives 4 Keep it under your hat 5 Most people are too lazy to be wealthy 6 Get a reality check 7 Understand your money beliefs and where they come from 8 Understand that wealth is a consequence, not a reward 9 Decide what you want money for 10 Understand that money begets money 11 Calculate the net return 12 If you see money as the solution you'll find it becomes the problem 13 You can make lots of money, you can enjoy your job, and you can sleep nights 14 Don't make money by being bad 15 Money and happiness – understand their relationship 16 Know the difference between price and value 17 Know how the wealthy think 18 Don't envy what others have 19 It's harder to manage yourself than it is to manage your money Getting wealthy 20 You've got to know where you are before you start 21 You've got to have a plan 22 Get your finances under control 23 Insurance pays someone, and odds are it's not you 24 Only by looking wealthy can you become wealthy 25 Speculate to accumulate (no, this isn't gambling) 26 Decide your attitude to risk 27 Think through the alternatives to taking a risk 28 If you don't trust someone, don't do business with them 29 It's never too late to start getting wealthy 30 Start saving young (or teach your kids this one if it's too late for you) 31 Understand that your financial needs change at different stages of your life 32 You have to work hard to get rich enough not to have to work hard 33 Learn the art of deal making 34 Learn the art of negotiating 35 Small economies won't make you wealthy but they will make you miserable 36 Real wealth comes from deals not fees 37 Understand that working for others won't necessarily make you rich – but it might 38 Don't waste time procrastinating – make money decisions quickly 39 Work as if you didn't need the money 40 Spend less than you earn 41 Don't borrow money – unless you really, really have to 42 Consider consolidating debts 43 Cultivate a skill and it'll repay you over and over again 44 Pay off your loans and debts as a priority 45 Don't be too busy earning a living to make some money 46 Save in big chunks – or should you? 47 Don't rent, buy 48 Understand what investing really means 49 Build a bit of capital then invest it wisely 50 Understand that property, in the long run, will not outpace shares 51 Master the art of selling 52 See yourself as others do 53 Don't believe you can always win 54 Don't pick stocks yourself if you don't know what you're doing 55 Understand how the stock market really works 56 Only buy shares (or anything) you can understand 57 Use your head 58 By all means, use the investment professionals (but don't be used by them) 59 If you are going to get financial advice, pay for it 60 Don't fiddle 61 Think long term 62 Have a set time of day to work on your wealth strategy 63 Pay attention to detail 64 Create new income streams 65 Learn to play ‘What if?' 66 Control spending impulses 67 Don't answer ads that promise get-rich-quick schemes – it won't be you who gets rich quick 68 There are no secrets 69 Don't just read this – do something Getting even wealthier 70 Carry out a finance health check regularly 71 Get some money mentors 72 Play your hunches 73 Don't sit back 74 Get someone to do the stuff you can't 75 Know yourself – solo, duo or team player 76 Look for the hidden asset/opportunity 77 Don't try to get rich too quickly 78 Always ask what's in it for them 79 Make your money work for you 80 Know when to let go of investments 81 Know your own style 82 Know why you should be able to read a balance sheet – and how 83 Be one step ahead of your tax collector 84 Learn how to make your assets work for you 85 Don't ever believe you're only worth what you are being paid 86 Don't follow the same route as everyone else Staying wealthy 87 Shop for quality 88 Check the small print 89 Don't spend it before you've got it 90 Put something aside for your old age – no, more than that! 188 91 Put something aside for emergencies/rainy days – the contingency fund 92 You paid what for it? How to shop around 93 Never borrow money from friends or family (but you can allow them to invest) 94 Don't surrender equity 95 Know when to stop sharing your wealth 96 Use your wealth wisely 97 Never lend money to friends or family unless you are prepared to write it off 98 Don't lend, take equities 99 You really, really can't take it with you 100 Know when/how to say no – and yes 101 Find ways to give people money without them feeling they are in your debt 102 Don't over-protect your children from the valuable experience of poverty 103 Know how to choose charities/good causes 104 Spend your own money because no one will spend it as wisely as you 105 Take responsibility before you take advice 106 Once you've got it, don't flaunt it 107 What's next? Pacts with the devil? The Rules of other people's wealth  1 Don't judge  2 Don't envy it  3 Other people's money belongs to them  4 They can give it all away if they like 5a Once they've gone, you can't ask questions 5b Once they've gone, you can't ask questions  6 Blood comes before money  7 Your children owe you nothing  8 Don't make money taboo  9 If they give it to you, it's yours

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Book SynopsisIn twenty short books, Penguin brings you the classics of the environmental movement.In The Democracy of Species Robin Wall Kimmerer guides us towards a more reciprocal, grateful and joyful relationship with our animate earth, from the wild leeks in the field to the deer in the woods.Over the past 75 years, a new canon has emerged. As life on Earth has become irrevocably altered by humans, visionary thinkers around the world have raised their voices to defend the planet, and affirm our place at the heart of its restoration. Their words have endured through the decades, becoming the classics of a movement. Together, these books show the richness of environmental thought, and point the way to a fairer, saner, greener world.

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Book SynopsisWhat is Madness? is Darian Leader''s probing study of madness, sanity, and everything in betweenWhat separates the sane from the mad? How hard or easy is it to tell them apart? And what if the difference is really between being mad and going mad?In this landmark work Darian Leader undermines common conceptions of madness. Through case studies like the apparently ''normal'' Harold Shipman, he shows that madness rarely conforms to standard models. What is Madness? explores the idea of quiet madness - that at times many of us live interior lives that are far from sane but allow us to function normally and unthreateningly - he argues that we must seek a new way to assess, treat and deal with those suffering mental health problems.What is Madness? is Darian Leader''s radically insightful and masterfully convincing exploration of a painful, complex but endlessly fascinating area of humanity.''A terrific intellectual stylist'' JTrade ReviewEngrossing and enlightening . . . Leader is as much a philosopher as a psychoanalyst * Metro *Fascinating, humane and timely . . . Leader forces us to rethink our assumptions about 'mental health' with a formidable grasp of psychiatric history and a storyteller's flair for detail -- Lisa Appignanesi * New Statesman *Witty, probing . . . A myth-busting diagnosis of the method in our madness * Independent *Wonderful * Bookseller *[Says] something that very much needs to be said * Irish Times *

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Book SynopsisWhy do smart people make irrational decisions every day? The answers will surprise you. Predictably Irrational is an intriguing, witty and utterly original look at why we all make illogical decisions.Why can a 50p aspirin do what a 5p aspirin can''t? If an item is free it must be a bargain, right? Why is everything relative, even when it shouldn''t be? How do our expectations influence our actual opinions and decisions?In this astounding book, behavioural economist Dan Ariely cuts to the heart of our strange behaviour, demonstrating how irrationality often supplants rational thought and that the reason for this is embedded in the very structure of our minds.Predicatably Irrational brilliantly blends everyday experiences with a series of illuminating and often surprising experiments, that will change your understanding of human behaviour. And, by recognising these patterns, Ariely shows that we can make better decisions in business, in matters of collective welfare, and in our everyday Trade Review'For anyone interested in marketing - either as a practioner or victim - this is unmissable reading. If only more researchers could write like this, the world would be a better place.' Financial Times ‘A marvelous book that is both thought provoking and highly entertaining, ranging from the power of placebos to the pleasures of Pepsi. Ariely unmasks the subtle but powerful tricks that our minds play on us, and shows us how we can prevent being fooled.’ Jerome Groopman, New York Times bestselling author of How Doctors Think ‘PREDICTABLY IRRATIONAL is wildly original. It shows why—much more often than we usually care to admit—humans make foolish, and sometimes disastrous, mistakes. Ariely not only gives us a great read; he also makes us much wiser.’ George Akerlof, Nobel Laureate in Economics, 2001 Koshland Professor of Economics, University of California at Berkeley

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Book SynopsisRecently, fake news has become real news, making headlines as its consequences become crushingly obvious in political upsets and global turmoil. But it's not new - you've seen it all before. A malicious online rumour costs a company millions. Politically motivated 'fake news' stories are planted and disseminated to influence elections. Some product or celebrity zooms from total obscurity to viral sensation. Anonymous sources and speculation become national conversation. What you don't know is that someone is responsible for all this. Usually, someone like Ryan Holiday: a media manipulator. Holiday wrote this book to explain how media manipulators work, how to spot their fingerprints, how to fight them, and how (if you must) to emulate their tactics. Why is he giving away these secrets? Because he's tired of a world where trolls hijack debates, marketers help write the news, reckless journalists spread lies, and no one is accountable for any of it. He's pulling back the curtain because it's time everyone understands how things really work.Trade ReviewHoliday is part Machiavelli, part Ogilvy, and all results -- Tim Ferriss * The 4-Hour Workweek *Essential reading for anyone concerned with the current health of our digital media. -- Andrew Keen, TechCrunchRyan Holiday's brilliant expose of the unreality of the Internet should be required reading for every thinker in America. -- Edward Jay Epstein, author * The Big Picture *This is an astonishing book. ... Many of these stories are chilling. -- Gillian Tett * Financial Times *Provides valuable food for thought regarding how we receive - and perceive -information. * New York Post *Holiday has written more than a dyspeptic diatribe, as his precise prose and reference to the scholarship of others add weight to his claims. A sharp and disturbing look into the world of online reality. * Kirkus Reviews *His focus is prescient and his schemes compelling. Media students and bloggers would do well to heed Holiday's informative, timely, and provocative advice. * Publishers Weekly *The strategies Ryan created to exploit blogs drove sales of millions of my books and made me an internationally known name. -- Tucker MaxBehind my reputation as a marketing genius there is Ryan Holiday, whom I consult often and has done more for my business than just about anyone. -- Dov Charney, CEO and founder, American ApparelThis book will make online media giants very, very uncomfortable. -- Drew Curtis, founder, Fark.com[Like] Upton Sinclair on the blogosphere. -- Tyler Cowen, MarginalRevolution.com

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Book SynopsisFor anyone who loves straight-talking, practical advice on skincare, this book is the perfect, beautiful gift._________________We all know that taking good care of our skin is the key to any effective health and beauty regime. But with so much conflicting information, the path to healthy skin can seem far from clear.Dr Anjali Mahto is one of the UK''s leading consultant dermatologists. Equipped with years of expertise, she sets out to cut through the noise and distinguish the nuggets from the nonsense! Tackling common complaints such as acne, dryness, rosacea and aging, The Skincare Bible is your definitive companion to your body''s biggest organ.Clear, concise and packed full of tips on the best products and routines, it will help you discover what works for you and find confidence in your own skin._________________''I now feel safe in the knowledge that I''m armed with the latest science-backed information about how to care for my skin'' Chloe Brotheridge, author of The Anxiety Solution''A refreshing, fad-free guide to glowing skin. A must-read for anyone struggling with their skin health'' Dr Megan Rossi, author of Eat Yourself Health

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Book SynopsisAfter progressive multiple sclerosis landed Dr Wahls in a tilt/recline wheelchair, she exhaustively researched autoimmune disease and brain biology, and embraced the concepts of functional medicine. Determined to overcome her initial dismal diagnosis,, she made a choice to rely on food as her medicine and begun using paleo concepts as guidelines for her unique, nutrient rich plan. As her broken biochemistry began to fix itself, Dr Wahls soon retained full mobility and left her wheel chair behind for good. Dr Wahls transformation was nothing short of miraculous, and she knew these treatments could be life-changing for anyone struggling with an autoimmune condition. Now, Dr Wahls shares her pioneering research along with three levels of nutrient-rich diets that can help you reverse the debilitating symptoms of your disease. The Wahls Protocol gave Dr Wahls her life back. Give it the chance to restore yours.

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Book Synopsis'We have eaten our way into this epidemic of diabetes, what if we could eat our way out of it? Read this book to find out how!' Dr David Unwin, clinical expert in diabetesHow to Reverse Type 2 Diabetes and Prediabetes provides an effective and evidence-based approach to guide people with type 2 diabetes and prediabetes towards a healthier future. Focusing on the lifestyle changes that help reverse the diabetes disease process, the book will be an invaluable source of hope and inspiration for the millions of people with type 2 diabetes and prediabetes around the world.Drawing upon Dr Cavan's extensive research into diabetes management and his professional experience, How to Reverse Type 2 Diabetes and Prediabetes reveals the latest scientific evidence behind his innovative approach in helping people reverse their diabetes, providing specific advice for people with prediabetes as well as those with type 2 diabetes. Explaining in easy-to-understand terms how today's lifestyles are driving millions of people into prediabetes and then on to developing type 2 diabetes, the author then describes the changes we can make to halt the process in its tracks, and help people turn around their health to look forward to a future free from diabetes.Advocating a diet based on healthy fresh foods that avoids sugars, refined carbohydrates and other highly processed foods, and with simple suggestions for how to incorporate physical activity into the daily routine, this accessible guide shows us sustainable and achievable ways of adjusting our lifestyles to reverse prediabetes and type 2 diabetes, authenticated with first-hand testimonies from people who in following Dr Cavan's evidence-based approach have already done just that.Previously published as Busting the Diabetes Myth'Excellent book - written for patients but also great for clinicians' - Amazon 5-star reader review'[Busting the Diabetes Myth] should be compulsory reading for anyone recently diagnosed.' - Amazon 5-star reader review'Full of valuable information about the condition and how to beat it' - Amazon 5-star reader reviewTable of Contentsi: FOREWORD ii: PREFACE iii: PART ONE Introduction 1: You CAN do it 2: What are prediabetes and type 2 diabetes? 3: The implications of a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes iv: PART TWO Busting the myths 4: Diabetes is not your fault 5: Prediabetes and type 2 diabetes can be reversed 6: There is such a thing as a 'diabetic diet' 7: You can eat cheese 8: Do test your blood glucose levels 9: Exercise is not the answer 10: You do not need to eat breakfast v: PART THREE Helping you on your way 11: Step by step towards your new way of eating 12: Making changes and sticking to them 13: The role of medication 14: Looking after your mental health 15: Situations that require special attention: illness, stress and pregnancy 16: The importance of regular health checks 17: Getting support 18: Be inspired 19: Achieving your goals and celebrating your successes vi: PART FOUR Recipes vii: APPENDIX A - Useful websites and further reading viii: APPENDIX B - BMI chart ix: ENDNOTES x: ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS xi: INDEX

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Book SynopsisThe phenomenal bestseller - 175,000 copies sold - Everything you wanted to know about chopping, stacking and drying wood.Trade ReviewYou could say the book has spread like wildfire. For the world's first comprehensive book about firewood is high in bestseller lists in Britain and generating heated discussions online and in pubs, offices, cafes and bars - about logs, log-piles and the best fire. * Daily Mail. *A how-to book with poetry at its heart. -- Brian Morton * Times Literary Supplement *You don't need to have a wood burning stove or fireplace to be captivated by the craft and lore surrounding a Stone Age method of creating heat. -- Jan Gardner * Boston Globe *As much as Mytting captures the romance of the great outdoors, the nobility of the honest graft of wood chopping, and our close relationship with trees, it is also a step-by-step guide to preparing your wood store. -- Sophie Morris * Independent *Lars Mytting has given us the definitive wood-cutting bible * Trønder-Avisa *Beautiful, important, real * Dagbladet *You don't need to have a wood burning stove or fireplace to be captivated by the craft and lore surrounding a Stone Age method of creating heat. -- Jan Gardner * Boston Globe *As much as Mytting captures the romance of the great outdoors, the nobility of the honest graft of wood chopping, and our close relationship with trees, it is also a step-by-step guide to preparing your wood store. -- Sophie Morris * Independent *

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Book SynopsisWhat constitutes a good doctor? What makes someone healing? Research consistently shows that the personal attributes and style of the therapist are more important than the type of therapy they use to help people get better. Among the characteristics of these healers are empathy, genuineness, warmth and an ability to listen. But, there’s more. What do patients give their doctor? This book looks at the influence a lifetime of patients has had on retired consultant psychiatrist Dr Tim Cantopher. It explores the profound, often moving, inter-relation between `healer’ and `wounded’, and examines how the two may overlap sometimes more than might be expected. Topics include: how to really listen and stay with a person's distress the meaning of the word `patient?’ the need for resilience why honesty is a pre-requisite for recovery the doctor’s expectations, and why they should be challenged the healing value of warm, supportive communication how to respond in a way which shows that they have heard and understood the issue which has been shared last but not least, the need for humour! Dr Tim Cantopher says: `So many of us, not just professional therapists, want to fix things. We also want to fix people, so when distress is shared with us, we want to deliver advice which will make things better. In fact, what is often needed is not solutions, but a sharing of the feelings, someone being there and tolerating the sadness without swatting it away with trite advice. Warm, supportive communication heals people.’Trade ReviewThis book should be read by everybody... It offers invaluable insight into depression [on Depressive Illness: The Curse of the Strong] * Depression Alliance *

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