Health & Wellbeing Books

Book SynopsisFight your fears, gain confidence and unlock your future using the power of fairy tales We first engage with fairy tales in childhood and they never leave us. From the "rescuer" Prince Charming to the scary, shapeshifting wolf in Little Red Riding Hood, the characters, symbolism and narratives in these stories are embedded deep within our psyches. This book offers a whole host of tips, creative activities and inspiring illustrations to help you draw on the latent power of fairy tales and apply their magic to your everyday life. These include storyboarding your own fairy tale to boost your imagination, devising a quest to build energy and confidence, and identifying your inner hero to improve your problem solving.

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Book SynopsisAre you ready to take your power back from alcohol? Whether you’re looking to go booze free or want to make informed adjustments to your drinking habits, this inclusive and non-judgemental guide gives you the scientifically backed tools you need to create a relationship with alcohol that works for you, from cold exposure therapy to sound healing and beyond. You will explore the roots of your drinking behaviours and triggers, hear from leading industry experts, including addiction and nutrition therapists, learn to overcome backsliding behaviours, receive tips and advice on real-life scenarios, like sticking to your goals in a party environment, get advice on recreating your self-identity, and create a personalized plan of action to guide you on your soberish journey.Trade Review"A smart how-to manual that encourages readers to embrace a “soberish” lifestyle ... ideal for those who wish to rethink their relationship with alcohol without adhering to prescriptive principles or moralizing judgments."—Publishers WeeklyA useful guide to establishing a healthy relationship with alcohol.—Library Journal Review"Soberish is an important and enlightening read for anyone looking to improve their life by improving their relationship with alcohol, whether that be by limiting their intake or removing it all together. Kayla does a brilliant job of helping the reader assess their own relationship with alcohol and provides tangible ways to set yourself up for success, whatever you goals may be." — Elizabeth Gascoigne, Founder of Absence of Proof "Kayla is giving a voice to the next generation of sobriety. She's able to articulate what we've all been feeling — that it's time to get Soberish. Kayla blends modern behavioral science and personal anecdotes to deliver the first non-judgemental, inclusive, actionable and straightforward guide to cutting back or quitting drinking." — Brooke LeBlanc, Founder & CEO Edge Health"Soberish incorporates information with a kind, forgiving attitude. Anyone who is dealing with a problem drinker or is reflecting on their own drinking habits will benefit from reading this." — Netgalley review, 5-stars "Soberish is an invaluable resource for anyone seeking to redefine their relationship with alcohol. With its supportive guidance and evidence-based approach, this guide equips readers with the necessary tools to make positive changes and regain control over their lives." — Netgalley review, 5-stars "Kayla addresses many important components of recovery, including getting adequate nutrition and sleep, journaling, engaging in some form of physical activity, and surrounding yourself with a community of like-minded people . . . . Inspirational and positive." — Netgalley review, 5-stars

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Book SynopsisWhat if drawing could help you express and process your emotions? Emotions add depth to our experiences, but sometimes they can be overwhelming or challenging. In this beautifully illustrated guided journal, Almudena Rocca presents an amazing technique - intuitive drawing - which will help you to understand and work through your feelings by accessing your unconscious. You will learn essential intuitive drawing skills, from working with patterns to drawing objects, before diving into 11 core emotions, including anger, fear and trust. This journal is filled with thought-provoking drawing prompts and quotes, allowing you to explore memories, relationships and events that may still impact you today. You don't need to be an artist to enjoy this book - it is the perfect resource for anyone who enjoys creative self-care.

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Book SynopsisHow can we handle the impact of comparison culture on our bank accounts? Should we want an engagement ring, or is that anti-feminist? How can we say no to events we can’t afford but we feel obliged to attend to please others? Money has the power to shape, make or even break our lives, and can have a significant impact on our mental health – so why aren’t we treating it as an important part of our wellbeing? In each chapter of this book, financial writer, speaker and influencer Ellie Austin-Williams tackles a major area in our life that might bring us financial anxiety, from friendship to love. Topics covered include: The rise of girl boss culture and the impact it can have on career and financial decisions How society has increasingly encouraged women to spend their way to happiness and how to navigate the noise telling you to spend The role of privilege, race and class in our pursuit of financial "success" Why we feel we have to get ahead of others to be happy and how to handle comparison culture The impact of social media on our spending habits What we learned about work and money from our parents. Insights from financial, psychology and relationship experts add to Ellie's own expertise, alongside relatable anecdotes from real people. Each chapter ends with some practical tips and tricks that you can use to empower yourself to improve your financial wellbeing.Trade Review"A compelling read that pushes beyond traditional financial advice by addressing the emotional and psychological aspects of money . . . a must-read for anyone seeking a holistic approach to financial health and personal empowerment." - 5-star NetGalley review

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Book SynopsisConfidence Karma provides the ultimate guide to building lasting confidence at work, in your relationships and, in fact, in every aspect of your life. Using practical exercises, anecdotes and questionnaires, psychologist and life coach Dr Gary Wood provides you with realistic, practical and achievable strategies for change. Learn how to: Influence your body language and project your voice to act confidently Build on your existing strengths and skills, and work with what you already do well Identify your goals and values, and learn to live in accordance with them Develop strength and resilience so you can bounce back from temporary setbacks Become more comfortable pushing yourself out of your comfort zone Stop selling yourself short and appreciate your value to others Confidence Karma not only provides you with all the tools you need to increase your self-worth, it also encourages you to share the confidence. After all, confidence is a social practice – by working on your own, you can help boost other people’s, and so each chapter ends with a “karma call”, asking you to think about how you can apply your new knowledge and skills in making your colleagues, friends and family their most confident selves as well.

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Book SynopsisWe live in a world that demands perfection. Should we fail to live up to societal expectations, we experience a sense of failure, and fears and anxiety about a tenuous future. Added to this is the struggle with financial pressures and widening gaps in inequality, chronic stress and mental health challenges. Yet, in truth, it doesn't matter where we come from and what our historic circumstances and achievements might be. We are all capable of extraordinary lives and should not be bound by limitations, whether self-imposed or from external sources. Resilience can help you to unlock your fullest potential; it is a consummate skill that can be developed and grown throughout your life. This book reveals all the practical tools you need: Discover the 8 secrets of neuroscience that will unlock your increased resilience Take a masterclass in behavioural science designed for Olympic athletes, by learning the 7 key skills that give you the mindset of a champion Take the tests provided to understand your personal resilience scores and reveal where you can develop and grow Be inspired by the stories of real people, including Michael Phelps, Michael Jordan, Usain Bolt, Martina Navratilova and Sifan Hassan, who have used these same techniques to achieve success Thrive is a rich source of unique and practical skills and tools that are easy to apply in everyday life to help you develop and harness your resilience, and to realise your fullest potential.Trade Review"Richard’s expertise in human health and performance is unparalleled. He has helped me through some of the most critical moments in my career. This book is a must-read." - Kevin Anderson, Wimbledon finalist

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Book SynopsisMillennials and Gen Z-ers are considered two of the most anxious generations in history. With many intense generation-specific stressors facing them in recent years – from climate change to political polarization, systemic racism, gun violence, financial instability and so much more – it’s easy to see why more and more people are being diagnosed with anxiety at alarming rates. Taking a feminist and intersectional lens, Dr. Lauren Cook shares her own struggles with anxiety and provides easy, actionable steps to ride the waves of anxiety rather than constantly swimming against them. Chapters show you how you can learn to embrace anxiety, find those who can help you, incorporate preventative self-care strategies and stay afloat when it feels like anxiety is overwhelming you. Exercises include doing inner child work, gratitude lists, mindfulness for body neutrality and much more. This relatable, honest and information-packed book incorporates thorough, evidence-backed psychological research and diverse client experiences to illustrate a broad range of presentations of anxiety and help readers gain insight into their own stressors and effectively work through anxiety.Trade Review"Lauren is touching on something very real and growing among Millennials and Gen Z. Her advice is consistently relatable, actionable, and research-backed." - Michael Easter, Author of The Comfort Crisis"Dr. Lauren is the rare psychologist who will take you through the whole portrait of a patient's life, explaining just how the body and mind can work together to heal our individual and collective stressors. Generation Anxiety is a game-changer that we can all benefit from." - Dr. Ellen Vora, author of The Anatomy of Anxiety"Dr. Lauren's book is a must read for Millennials and Gen-Zers who are feeling overwhlemed with all life is throwing at them and who are seeking a source of hope, empowerment, and a thoughtful action plan to build self-confidence and achieve positive outcomes in their life. I highly recommend it to anyone interested in self-development and healing." - Dr. Judy Ho, clinical neuropsychologist and author of Stop Self-Sabotage"Powerful! Generation Anxiety is an empathetic and hopeful look at the anxiety that plagus so many of today's youth. Masterfully written and filled with practical steps, readers of all ages will gain a deeper understanding to anxiety and how they can be working towards a joyful and full life today." - Dr. Marshall Goldsmith, Thinkers50 #1 Executive Coach and New York Times bestselling author of What Got You Here Won't Get You There"The guide we need in a world more anxious than ever. Dr. Lauren Cook has created a book that is both informative and relatable in a way that lets readers know they are no longer alone and [that] change is within their reach. Her words will help and empower so many." - Rachel DeAlto, bestselling author of Relatable: How to Connect with Anyone Anywhere (Even If it Scares You)

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Book SynopsisThis practical and accessible book empowers readers to access their brain's full potential, featuring cutting-edge neuroscience research presented for the first time.

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Book SynopsisCreativity. Productivity. Joy. Just one tiny flicker can spark inspiration that fuels you all day. Let these moving words, smart tips and beautiful images stimulate your mind, tap into the well of your imagination, and move you to be inspired every day.

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Book SynopsisImmerse yourself in the words of the world’s best writers, leaders and thinkers with this beautiful book of motivational words and quotes. Inspire your heart, free your mind, and bask in the glow of positive thinking.

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Book SynopsisThe Little Book of Going Green aims to shed light on the ways humans are harming the environment, from pollution and deforestation to industrial production and farming methods. Filled with facts, theories and tips on how we can do our bit for the planet, this is your one-stop guide to making every aspect of your life earth-friendly.

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Book SynopsisThere are plenty of things to smile about, as long as you open your eyes to see them! So lift your spirits with this little book of uplifting quotes and delightful ideas to help you look on the bright side of life.

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Book SynopsisAchieve the relief you need All of us deal with stress in our daily lives, but the good news is that we can actually do something about it. This book of easy-to-follow tips gives you the tools and techniques you need to understand what’s stressing you and reshape the way you respond. Find out how to: Handle the pressures of your workplace Bring greater balance to your home life Fine-tune your diet to increase your resilience Boost your well-being through exercise Feel calmer by using relaxation techniques

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Book SynopsisCongratulations! It’s a beautiful baby girl! You’re at the start of an amazing adventure together, and you’re in good company – over the years, many parents have captured this experience in memorable words. Discover some of the best expressions of wisdom and love in this little book of quotations to celebrate the arrival of your darling daughter.

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Book SynopsisEmbrace the transformative power of solitude, self-care and silence Do you often experience FOMO – the fear of missing out? If so, this is the book you’ve been waiting for. It’s time to start missing out on peer pressure and making time for the things that bring you true happiness. This friendly little book is full of restorative bite-sized tips to help you celebrate the joys of quality time alone, and discover the importance of nurturing your own well-being. Forget FOMO, here’s to JOMO.

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Book SynopsisDo you often feel you’re not good enough? Your teens are full of new challenges – exams, peer pressure, planning your future and anything and everything in between. This can turn every day into a minefield of emotions and lead to one big headache. How you feel about yourself in all this chaos can make life even tougher. When you think you don’t measure up, it can be hard to pick yourself up again, but when you feel good about yourself, you can approach every situation with confidence and say "I’ve got this!" This book contains top tips and activities to help your self-esteem flourish and make you proud to be awesomely you.

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Book SynopsisWe've reached an environmental crisis point with plastic, and it's time to take action. But is it possible to make positive changes without radically changing your lifestyle? Absolutely! This practical book suggests eco-friendly alternatives to plastic, including budget options, high-street substitutes and DIY ideas to help you drastically reduce your plastic consumption. With 101 simple ways to use less plastic, you'll find it easy to take the first step and make a difference.

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Book SynopsisThis inspirational little book is packed with positive quotations to lift you up when you’re feeling down. It’s time to ward off any self-doubts that try to knock your confidence and start being the best and happiest version of yourself – because you deserve it!

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Book SynopsisBecoming a grandparent is one of life’s true joys, but your new role comes with a lot to think about! This handy book is packed with simple tips and advice, from bonding with the little ones to supporting the new parents, to guide you through those magical first steps with the newest members of your family.

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Book SynopsisWhen Kent Nerburn received a letter from Jennifer, a young woman questioning her calling to spend her life in the arts, the writer and artist was struck by how closely her questions mirrored the doubts and yearnings of his own youth. Nerburn resolved that he would write his own letter: a letter of welcome and encouragement to all young artists setting out on the same strange and magical journey, sharing the wisdom of a life spent working in the arts. From struggles with money and the bitterness of rejection, to spiritual questions of inspiration and authenticity, Dancing With the Gods offers insight, solace and courage to help young artists on the winding road to artistic fulfilment. Tender and joyous, it is a celebration of art's power to transform the darkest of human experience and give voice to the grandest of human hopes.Trade ReviewWith a poet's grace and a craftsman's precision, Kent Nerburn has written a powerful and deeply moving meditation on what it means to live the life of an artist - and, ultimately, what it means to be human. Dancing With the Gods might be the most inspiring book you'll read all year -- DANIEL PINKHelpful, deceptively simple, straight-shooting, celebratory -- MARGARET ATWOODKent Nerburn's understanding of the transcendent nature of the creative process is vividly on display in his uplifting new book. His enthusiasm is contagious. Tune into his wise words and make something beautiful -- RICK RUBINA tender and beautifully written guide for anyone working in the arts . . . [a] little gem of a book * * The Wee Review * *Like Paulo Coelho, Nerburn takes on a spiritual grandfather role. [This] encouraging piece of text . . . hinges onwell-researched, inspirational quotes from great artists. Sometimes that is what we all need . . . If you're in need of a creative pick-me-up, cherish this * * DJ Mag * *A rare invocation of pure spirit. I loved it like an old song -- ANDREW O'HAGAN on NEITHER WOLF NOR DOGA book of revelation . . . a true-life fable and a provocative call -- ROBERT PLANT on NEITHER WOLF NOR DOGKent Nerburn reveals to us that which lies beyond the surface appearance of reality. His writings are permeated by stillness. In a world gone astray, they are of inestimable value -- ECKHART TOLLE, author of The Power of Now on NEITHER WOLF NOR DOG

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Book SynopsisAn extraordinary account of what it means to stand up for justice, and for yourself, no matter the cost; now with a new epilogue'It is when things feel the most uncertain, and we are at our most tired, frustrated and worn out, that we must dig deep. That's when we need to find it within ourselves not to turn away and hide in our bunkers, but to rise up and be even more vocal . . . If we hide, when we emerge from our hiding places the world might be transformed into a hostile, alien environment in which we have no say at all and where the things we love and value no longer exist.'Trade ReviewUnapologetic, businesslike and impatient to make a difference -- AFUA HIRSCH * * Guardian * *This book is essential for any woman in a male-dominated industry . . . [Miller] is a woman of true grit and courage, of whom we should all - whatever our views on Brexit - be proud * * Sunday Times * *A remarkable story of a remarkable woman, whose courage one can only admire, whatever your politics -- RACHEL JOHNSON * * Mail on Sunday * *Gina Miller is one of the most exciting breakthrough leaders of the last few years. Her unbreakable courage in the face of danger has been an example to us all, but this courage was not developed overnight. Hers is a life of triumph over adversity and fighting for what she believes to be right. The words in these pages will empower and inspire anyone who wants to make a difference. Change happens when individuals speak truth to power and Gina shows us how in Rise -- JUNE SARPONGMiller's story turns out to be an unusual and impressive one * * Observer * *Essential reading * * Stylist * *A story of optimism and courage, which should inspire . . . and also shame those who preached freedom but showed intolerance -- ALAN RUSBRIDGERGina Miller's wisdom and courage has revealed the truth in an historic battle for democracy - reading her life story in Rise makes me admire her more than ever -- VANESSA REDGRAVEGina Miller's book reflects the extraordinary woman she is - strong, resourceful, principled and brilliant - a heroine for our times -- BARONESS HELENA KENNEDY, QCMiller really is an exceptional person * * Independent * *

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Book Synopsis'Insightful, wise and life-affirming' Observer'Turns death into life, despair into hope, sorrow into joy' Stephen FryIn Radical Acts of Love, Janie Brown, oncology nurse and counsellor, offers a sensitive and wise insight into our final moments by recounting twenty conversations she has had with people who were dying.Trade ReviewJanie Brown demonstrates the power of a book to transform, in fact to turn things upside down. She turns death into life, despair into hope, sorrow into joy and pain into love with these twenty astonishing encounters with the dying . . . Unforgettably wise, kind and wonderful -- STEPHEN FRYA book about love as much as it is about death . . . This is a glorious book that I would not hesitate to give to anyone facing an unwelcome diagnosis or prognosis of their own or of a loved one. It is kind and practical. . I learned so much and feel glad that it exists and convinced that many people will be helped by Brown's generous sharing of more than 30 years' experience of working with the dying -- CATHY RENTZENBRINK * * The Times * *Brown is a deeply compassionate and sensitive interlocutor and these accounts brim with humanity . . . Insightful, wise and life-affirming, Brown's book teaches us that sharing someone's final weeks is perhaps the most radical act of love we can offer * * Observer * *Compassionate, sensitive and heart-warming tales of the one thing in life that's certain -- PROFESSOR STEPHEN WESTABY * * Sunday Times bestselling author of Fragile Lives * *For a book that concerns itself with so many ways of coming to terms with death, this remarkable book is hugely life-affirming. It makes you think not just of how you might want to approach death, but of how you might want to live. These conversations from the heart of dying are bold, gracious, often witty and full of love. They accompany you in the dark. Then they let the light in -- JACKIE KAYBrown's writing can be elegant and powerful . . . The book reframes what it means to heal, which we usually associate with recovery and, therefore, the continuation of life * * Guardian * *Remarkable . . . Everyone ought to read this book, because we are all going to die, and this book will help us to do it with grace and courage. More than that: it will help us help our loved ones to die without fear or regret. What greater gift than that can a book bestow on the reader? -- RICHARD HOLLOWAYThere is no one on earth who cannot benefit from reading this book. The insights, perspectives and wisdom in Radical Acts of Love can transform our approach to the end of life from fear to a sense of adventure -- RACHEL NAOMI REMEN * * author of Kitchen Table Wisdom * *The most surprising and beautiful travel guide to a journey we will all have to make. Janie Brown has accompanied many great souls through their final days on Earth, and what she has learned she offers us now in this exquisite book about life -- CHRIS CLEAVEThis book is itself a radical act of love . . . Reading the stories of these humans, compassionate, ordinary and profound, will help you be with the dying, and to be with yourself amidst the dying. Like the best books of every genre, this one is wrought with beauty, great care and attention, and can teach us all how not to look away -- PAM HOUSTON * * author of Deep Creek * *

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Book SynopsisFollowing on from her Forward prize-winning collection, Small Hands, Mona Arshi's new book continues in its lyrical and exact exploration of the aftershocks of grief. These extraordinary poems, which see Arshi continuing with her experiments with form, relocate experiences in both past and future feeling, in both the intimacies of ordinariness and the collective experience of myth. Moving and discomfiting, these poems tune, in their acute emotional awareness of individual pain, to the dangers and unsettling violences of the contemporary world. Nevertheless, at the centre of this book is an overarching commitment to hope, in whatever form it takes, to the earth's tiny creatures, and its 'churning, broken song'.Trade Review‘The second collection by this Forward Prize winning poet examines the aftermath of grief with poignant exactitude... Arshi leads us towards light and hope in poems that are both “arboreal and free”.’Poetry Book Society 'Mona Arshi's poems plunge us directly into that hypnotic current to which, normally, we can only distantly allude. 'Life' is one of the euphemisms, or 'being alive'.'Rana Dasgupta‘Mona Arshi’s poems are purely lyrical in the best sense. Each poem carries its own weight and musical pleasure much like a Bach partita…I am in awe of this work.’ Norbert Hirschhorn, London Grip Poetry Review ‘[Arshi] creates micro-worlds of dream-like intensity, surreal distortion, fantasy and myth… Arshi’s rhythms are varied and finely honed, in a way that only extensive quotation could illustrate.’ Edmund Prestwich, Acumen ‘[A] precisely realised, haunting second collection... Arshi’s poems address the persistence of deep grief, and how it bears down upon those who remain.’ Alice Hiller, Magma Poetry‘Beautifully direct, and delivered a kind of instantaneousness that I admired a lot. The diction very clean, too, and the forms involving in their twists and turns.'Andrew Motion'Strength, delicacy and acuity converge in Mona Arshi's new poems, whether she is observing a garden, blooming or blighted, mourning a brother, speaking in the conflicted voice of a heroine of the Mahabharata. A poet to reread in all her complexity.'Marilyn Hacker'Mona Arshi follows her prize-winning first collection Small Hands with another volume of playfulness and poignancy. In Dear Big Gods, the lawyer turned poet wields her delicate word craft so well that she conveys life, death, grief, mystery and remembrance in a handful of beautifully arranged characters on pages to which we will want to return time and again.'Shami Chakrabarti ‘[On ‘Let the Parts of the Flower Speak’] This is a fine ars poetica: it is when Arshi is at her most delicate, serving her lightest touch that the poems go deepest.’ Martina Evans, The Poetry Review‘Arshi can shape words into the smallest of forms, from which seedlings and glowing hearts spring. Each poem in Dear Big Gods is distinct, but sometimes, a seed planted in one poem sprouts up in another.’ Nina Mingya Powles, The Scores 'Dear Big Gods explores aftermath: the continued elegy, prayer, memorial; and a deepening of the presence of the lost one. Grief is personal and specific. Arshi successfully and movingly immerses us in her unique experience of loss. It’s a book for both those who have read Small Hands, and for those new to her writing.'Maria Isakova Bennett, OrbisFor previous work: 'It is a testament to Mona Arshi's talent that, after a decade of not reading any poetry at all, her work had me clambering for old anthologies. Of course, little of what I read afterwards was as elegant, moving, haunting or true. Nothing less than Britain's most promising writer.'Sathnam Sanghera, The Times'Flying and crawling insects appear in Mona Arshi’s second collection, Dear Big Gods, sometimes landing gently on one line, sometimes swarming across whole pages. The natural world infuses this collection, with mentions of birds, insects, flowers, trees, rivers, forests, ponds, earth, and seasonal words, which are threaded throughout. There is a playfully self-conscious scent [...] in several poems, when we are not sure who is speaking, the flowers themselves or the person observing them. [...] These poems brim with new life and growth; with hope. [...] Arshi’s poems spill over with intimate observations and exquisite language that have become her trademark.' Josephine Corcoran, Under the Radar and Nine Arches Press'Arshi's poems - written to address the loss of her brother - are often quicksilver, airily spacious. [She is] refreshingly unafriad of tenderness. [...] This is poetry of raw truthfulness. It is urgently rooted in the practical. [...] Arshi's poems leave a sense that they spring from deep places, below consciousness, but are then brought to the page (and ear) by deliberate and lovely technique.'Alison Brackenbury, Poetry London

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Book SynopsisDiscover the world’s most energising, inspiring and relaxing wellbeing retreats. From yoga, t’ai chi and meditation to mindfulness, spa treatments and creative writing, we present our favourite retreats and spas around the world to help replenish the mind, body and soul. Wellness Escapes includes nearly 200 destinations and is organised into five themes: Calm, Active, Healthy, Inspired and Indulged – making it easy to find the perfect getaway whether you’re in the mood for a seaweed bath in Ireland or surfing in Morocco, meditation in Bali or a Finnish sauna. We tell you what makes each retreat so special, what you can do, what’s on its doorstep, and provide booking details to help you find out more or book a visit. Throughout, our wellness authors reveal the health benefits of each activity, while you’ll also find out about the world’s top ten wellness festivals, yoga and meditation techniques, and healthy smoothie recipes to try at home. About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company and the world’s number one travel guidebook brand, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we’ve printed over 145 million guidebooks and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You’ll also find our content online, on mobile, video and in 14 languages, 12 international magazines, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more.

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Book SynopsisHaving this book in your pocket is just like having a real marque expert by your side. Benefit from Adrian Streather's years of Porsche Boxster and Cayman experience, learn how to spot a bad car quickly, and how to assess a promising one like a professional. Get the right car at the right price!Packed with good advice - from running costs, through paperwork, vital statistics, valuation, and the Boxster and Cayman community, to whether the car will suit you and your lifestyle - this is the complete guide to choosing, assessing and buying the Porsche of your dreams.Trade ReviewCould save you a fortune! Classic & Sports CarTable of ContentsIntroduction & ForewordContents 1. Is a 987 Boxster or Cayman right for you? 2. Cost considerations 3. Living with a Boxster or Cayman 4. Relative values 5. Before you view 6. Inspection equipment 7. Fifteen minute evaluation 8. Key points 9. Serious evaluation 10. Auctions 11. Paperwork 12. What's it worth? 13. Do you really want to restore? 14. Paint problems 15. Lack of use problems 16. The 987 Boxster and Cayman community 17. Vital statistics Index

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Book SynopsisNow in paperback! The Lambretta Bible is the in-depth guide to the world's finest scooter, from the Model A to the GP 200. The Lambretta story doesn't end there though, with the focus moving on to machines prepared and built by Lambretta Concessionaires. The book ends with a look at the main British dealer specials of the 1960s.Table of ContentsForeword & acknowledgements1. A brief history of Innocenti2. Model A to LC 1253. Model D & LD ranges4. Model E & F Lambrettas5. Series 1 machines6. The Scottish Six Days Trials model7. Series 2 machines8. The Rallymaster9. Dual control Lambrettas10. Series 3 machines (Li 125 to TV 200)11. Li 150 & 125 Specials12. J range13. Lambretta amphi-scooter14. SX 200 & 15015. Luna line16. DL/GP range17. Dealer specialsAppendices1. Frame numbers2. Paint schemes3. Centro Ricambi4. Carburettors5. Gear ratiosIndexPicture credits

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Book SynopsisHaving this book in your pocket is just like having a real marque expert by your side. Benefit from James Taylor's years of experience with the Land Rover Discovery, learn how to spot a bad example quickly, and how to assess a promising one like a professional. Get the right Series II Discovery at the right price! Packed with good advice - from running costs, through paperwork, vital statistics, valuation, and the Land Rover community, to whether a Series II Discovery will suit you and your lifestyle - this is THE COMPLETE GUIDE to choosing, assessing and buying the right Discovery for you.Trade ReviewThis book is a guide to buying a Discovery 2 and this fits in nicely along with the other titles. This book is unbiased and extremely useful to the person looking to buy one of these popular vehicles. If you are thinking of buying one of these vehicles, before you do, I strongly recommend you get this book first. - The Magazine. It's almost 15 years since the last Land Rover Discovery II was built, so it's now acquired classic stars, even without the benefit of the Allegro door handles that made the first generation stand out. Sturdy as these vehicle are, there's also much to go wrong, given their rough 'n' tumble usage. CCW contributor, James Taylor's buyer book is a knowledgeable guide to evaluating a potential purchase. Well illustrated, to show you exactly what to look for, this is a complete analysis. Spending the money on this book now could save you a lot in the future. - Classic Car Weekly. it’s compact, concise and genuinely useful Auto Express

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Book SynopsisAn introduction to owning, driving and maintaining a Mercedes-Benz S-Class W126 Series, and a step-by-step guide to evaluating one for purchase. This book includes colour photos of what to look for and what to avoid, plus a realistic assessment of running and restoration costs, as well as market values. This includes servicing costs, spare parts prices, and the relative values of the various models, specifications and vehicle conditions you are likely to encounter. Written in an easy to follow, jargon-free style, this book will equip you with all you need to know to buy the Mercedes S-Class of your dreams.Trade Reviewa comprehensive guide that makes for the perfect inspection companion - Classic Car Weekly. Although not large enough to be totally comprehensive, these are inexpensive publications that could save a lot of grief later on! - New Zealand Classic Car. A step-by-step guide to evaluating a purchase, this book includes photos of what to look for and what to avoid, plus a realistic assessment of running and restoration costs. – Practical Classics.Table of ContentsIntroduction - the purpose of this book 1 Is it the right car for you? - marriage guidance 2 Cost considerations - affordable, or a money pit? 3 Living with a Mercedes-Benz S-Class W126 - will you get along together? 4 Relative values - which model for you? 5 Before you view - be well informed 6 Inspection equipment - these items will really help 7 Fifteen minute evaluation walk away or stay? 8 Key points - where to look for problems 9 Serious evaluation - 30 minutes for years of enjoyment 10 Auctions - sold! Another way to buy your dream 11 Paperwork - correct documentation is essential! 12 What's it worth? - let your head rule your heart 13 Do you really want to restore? - it'll take longer and cost more than you think 14 Paint problems - bad complexion, including dimples, pimples and bubbles 15 Problems due to lack of use - just like their owners, Mercedes-Benz W126s need exercise! 16 The Community - key people, organisations and companies in the Mercedes-Benz W126 world 17 Vital statistics - essential data at your fingertips Index

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Book SynopsisHaving this book in your pocket is just like having a real marque expert by your side. Benefit from James Taylor's years of Range Rover ownership and experience, learn how to spot a bad example quickly, and how to assess a promising one like a professional. Get the right Range Rover at the right price! This buyer's guide focuses on the second generation Range Rovers, produced between 1994 and 2001. Packed with good advice - from running costs, through paperwork, vital statistics, valuation, and the Range Rover community, to whether a second generation Range Rover will suit you and your lifestyle - this is THE COMPLETE GUIDE to choosing, assessing and buying the Range Rover of your dreams.Trade Reviewplenty of sound advice contained in a small package--Auto Express. It's 14 quid very well spent--Octane (UK). If you can't resist the temptation, this is a great way to help navigate a safe buying route--Classic Car Weekly. this new book from James Taylor will help you bag a good one. It's crammed with buying advice, tech specs and a price guide--Land Rover Owner International. Here's one of those little buyers' guide that Veloce does do well. If you want one of these [vehicles], this is the book for you. – TKC.Table of ContentsIntroduction & Foreword Contents Is a 2nd generation Range Rover right for you? Cost considerations Living with a Range Rover Relative values Before you view Inspection equipment Fifteen minute evaluation Key points Serious evaluation Auctions Paperwork What's it worth? Do you really want to restore? Paint problems Lack of use problems The Range Rover community Vital statistics Index

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This guide tells you everything you need to know when considering a potential purchase of the car that evolved to become the powerful, technically complex and aggressive Lancia Delta Integrale EVO, a car that consistently won the Rally World Championship from 1987 to 1992, and has now attained cult status. Fully illustrated, with a unique evaluation guide, and valuable advice on cost, documentation, restoration, club support and more, this Essential Buyer's Guide provides you with practical information from a marque expert on how to seek out a good example.

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Book SynopsisFord and Mercury sold well over 2.5 million of their fantastic 'Fox-body' Mustang and Capri sports coupes, hatches and convertibles over a 15-year lifespan, but with the youngest among them currently approaching their 30th birthday, the years will have taken their toll. With Foxes now taking their place among their predecessors in the classic Mustang pantheon, and prices on the rise, this is the time to buy. They've passed through their 'cheap clunker' phase, and this book looks at the Fox Mustang/Capri for the 21st century. Whether you're searching for a daily driver or a cosseted investment; a 'survivor' or a highly-modified custom; a cruiser or a drag-strip warrior, this book looks at the common issues and rust spots, the most desirable years, specifications and options, and how to find, buy, maintain and enjoy the right Fox for you. Author Dave Smith is a motoring journalist and Fox owner, builder and enthusiast, and with help from other enthusiasts and experts, has put together a pocket guide that will be indispensable for the prospective Fox buyer!Table of ContentsIntroduction & Foreword Contents 1 Is a 3rd generation Mustang right for you? 2 Cost considerations 3 Living with a Mustang 4 Relative values 5 Before you view 6 Inspection equipment 7 Fifteen minute evaluation 8 Key points 9 Serious evaluation 10 Auctions 11 Paperwork 12 What's it worth? 13 Do you really want to restore? 14 Paint problems 15 Lack of use problems 16 The Ford Mustang community 17 Vital statistics Index

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Book SynopsisDeclutter every aspect of your life -- from your wardrobe, exercise schedule and food budget to your phone, bookshelves and beauty regime -- with this realistic guide to getting neat and keeping things that way.Anna Newton is just trying to balance work, her friends, her family, her husband Mark, a growing handbag habit and a love for takeout pizza. Over the past 8 years of running the blog and corresponding YouTube Chanel ''The Anna Edit'', she''s grown a loyal viewership who tune in for her weekly videos on everything from house renovations to the best summer foundation.Anna is a typical Virgo – she loves being organized. She''s Marie Kondo''d her house, nearly throwing away her TV remote in the process. She''s waved goodbye to her things with Fumio Sasaki. She''s minimized and bullet-journalled her schedules down to the finest detail. Along the way, she''s realized something key: there''s no one prescription for an organized life, a tidy home, and calm m

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Book SynopsisAre you fed up with thinking about that guy every minute of every waking hour, when he doesn't even reply to your texts?Are you reeling from the pain of a break-up, unsure of where to turn?Are you single and looking to be happy with your choices in the face of society's constant questioning?In How to Get Over a Boy, bestselling author Chidera Eggerue will show you, once and for all, how to reframe the stale goal of finding a man. She will equip you with tangible and applicable solutions for every part of your dating life, helping you recognise that men hold as much power in our romantic lives as we grant them.In the past, dating books tend to lean more into the territory of ‘how to make him find you hot!’, ‘how to make him jealous!’, ‘how to get him to propose!’. But these how-tos are placing men on a pedestal of being ‘the prize’.Men are NEVER the prize. You are. Let The Slumflower show you why.

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Book SynopsisFrom Blank the podcast comes Blank: Why It''s Fine to Falter and Fail, and How to Pick Yourself up Again.Blank is an informal, insightful podcast in which well-known people from acting, writing, politics and sports chat about their lives and how they get through tough moments like public failure, writer''s block, social anxiety, imposter syndrome, identity crisis, and how they deal with parenting, grief, social media, their careers and switching off.The book is a compendium of the common experiences and lessons encountered while talking to guests such as Jon Ronson, Dawn French, Michael Rosen, Gary Lineker, Stephen Mangan, Dame Kelly Holmes, Reece Shearsmith, Mark Gatiss, Fiona Murden, Rufus Sewell and many more.Blank moments allow us to reset and see things differently. Far from being setbacks, they can be the impetus for clarity and creativity. Identify your blank moments and jump in – you never know what you might find.

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Book SynopsisWe all need a little help sometimes – whether it's to overcome personal loss and grief, or to navigate our way through self-doubt.In The Book of Healing, Tara Ward, bestselling author and expert in wellbeing and spiritual development, takes you through the process of recovering from loss and grief. Learning the art of self-healing – physical, mental, emotional and spiritual – is tremendously important and can be achieved through practical exercises, meditation, reflection and mindfulness.Whether it's the loss of a loved one, loneliness, grief or even loss of self, Tara offers a roadmap through the recovery process. She shows how learning to embrace joy amidst the grief, and discovering self-compassion as well as compassion for others will create health, and help you to thrive.Tara's advice is practical and task-focussed, straightforward and accessible. Drawing on your own personal responses, you will feel inspired to reclaim some light in your life, escape the past, and look to the future, fully healed and restored.

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Book SynopsisThe Little Book of Gratitude shows you how to focus on the good in life and find joy in the little things with thoughtful and practical tips to cultivate gratitude every day.Practising gratitude is not just about noticing the big moments in life, but taking time to reflect on smaller moments and be grateful for what you are blessed with.The Little Book of series has sold 1 million copies worldwide, with titles like The Little Book of Mindfulness, The Little Book of Positivity and The Little Book of Motherhood."Gratitude is a divine emotion: it fills the heart, but not to bursting; it warms it, but not to fever." – Charlotte Brontë

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Book SynopsisWith joyful tasks, words of wisdom and simple yet practical tips for looking on the bright side of life, The Little Book of Joy will show you how to sprinkle an extra serving of happiness into your every day.The Little Book of series has sold 1 million copies worldwide, with titles like The Little Book of Mindfulness, The Little Book of Gratitude and The Little Book of Love.“I find ecstasy in living; the mere sense of living is joy enough.” – Emily Dickinson

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Book SynopsisCosmic Rituals – An Astrological Guide to Wellness, Self-Care and Positive Thinking is the ultimate guide to taking care of yourself and harnessing your powers.With a focused chapter for each star sign, Cosmic Rituals covers everything from hints and tips for self-care, and de-stressing, to mindful meditations and techniques to help you feel energised and ready for anything. There’s herbal healing to soothe the soul, and sleep rituals to get you in the Zzz-zone, plus a selection of mantras to help you get up and glow.There’s no one size fits all when it comes to taking care of yourself, but your star sign provides a blueprint, which you can work with. Whether you’re a tenacious bull who prefers routine or a sensitive crab that takes on the world’s woes, the character traits associated with each sign mean you’ll need a unique approach to selfcare and wellbeing.There really is no better way to find your sparkle, than by looking to the stars!

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Book SynopsisWhether you’re looking to dip your toe in the water with manifesting, or make some positive changes to your life and the world around you, Manifest Your Power will give you all the tools you need. Manifestation is based on one of the main principles of the universe: like attracts like. We are all in control of our destiny, even if we don’t realize it. All it takes is a little imagination, focus and persistence. This step-by-step guide, with practical activities and suggestions, will help you discover the power of manifesting. You’ll learn how to use techniques such as vision boards, affirmations and scripting to work towards your goals, from simple aspirations to larger long-term dreams. Once you begin your journey and start manifesting the things you want, you’ll realise that it’s all there for the taking – all you have to do is ask, and believe you have the power.

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Book SynopsisInside Knowledge provides practical guidance for women working in professional service firms who aspire to achieve their full potential in what have traditionally been male working environments. It explores what women can do to achieve careers in professional service firms commensurate with their knowledge, skills, experience and talent. The book draws on the knowledge accumulated during the author’s thirty years of experience working in and for such firms, supplemented by what she has learned from her work with hundreds of professional women and men that she has coached in accountancy, law and consulting firms as well as in award-winning women’s leadership programmes. The practical exercises that appear within the book have been extensively tested and finely honed over time and are designed to build on one another, thereby allowing readers to manage their careers efficiently and effectively. They help the reader to articulate what she wants from her career and what she can offer a professional service firm, ensuring that others understand her ambitions, hopes and dreams as well as her knowledge, skills and expertise. The exercises build to provide guidance for managing office politics, developing business and ultimately obtaining the desired results from appraisals and promotion opportunities.Trade ReviewFor women working as accountants, lawyers, or consultants, this guide explains how to maximize their potential in their firm and get noticed, sponsored, and promoted. Drawing on her work as a coach with women in these firm, the author discusses the context of their work, the predominance of male partners, and the individual, organizational, and societal factors involved in this imbalance; why women should focus on their careers and how they can get the most out of their time and brains; how they can consider what they offer and their ambitions; how to assess feedback and take stock of strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats; impression management and the role of politics; interactions with the outside world; development networks, sponsors, and role models; how to find equilibrium between career and life; how to understand financial contributions to the firm and develop client relationships; and how to engage with the firm during appraisal and promotion processes. -- Annotation ©2017 * (protoview.com) *Table of ContentsForeword Preface — Why You Need This Book 1. An Analysis of the Uneven Playing Field 2. Why Should You Focus on Your Career Now? A Call to Be Conscious because You Are Important 3. Working to Get the Most Out of Your Time and Your Brain — Your Key Tools for Success 4. What Do You Offer Your Firm? 5. Are You Ambitious? If So What Are You Ambitious for? 6. Where Are You Starting from? Getting Feedback 7. Taking Stock 8. Impression Management — What Do You Do and How Do You Talk about It? 9. Politics — How Do You Get Involved? 10. Stepping Forward 11. Who Knows What You Do — Effective and Efficient Networking 12. Sponsorship: The Sharp End of Your Developmental Network 13. Role Models 14. Finding Your Equilibrium 15. Being Commercial 16. Developing Your Business 17. Making the Most of Your Appraisals 18. Preparing for Promotion Processes Appendix: Questions from Promotion Panels Wider Resources About the Author Index

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Book SynopsisLucid, lyrical and intellectually profound: this collection of poems resonates with real life and death, but mostly what falls in between: the charmed darkness.Several ghosts haunt Learning to Sleep, John Burnside's first collection of poetry in four years - from the author's mother, commemorated in an exquisitely charged variant on the pastoral elegy, to the poet Arthur Rimbaud, who wanders an implausible Lincolnshire landscape looking for some sign of belonging. Throughout the book, the powers and dominions of a lost pagan ancestry emerge unexpectedly through the gaps in contemporary life: half-seen and fleeting, but profoundly present. Behind it all, the figure of Hypnos, the Greek god of sleep, marks Burnside's own attempts to come to terms with the severe sleep disorder from which he has suffered for years, a condition that culminated in the recent near-death experience that informs the latter part of the book. Add to this a series of provocative meditations on the ways in which we are all harmed by institutions, from organised religion, or marriage, to the tawdry concepts of gender and romantic love that subtly govern our personal lives, and Learning to Sleep reveals Burnside at his most elegiac, while still retaining a radical pagan's sense of celebration and cultural independence. 'For my money, John Burnside is by far the best British poet alive... I read it over and over again, marvelling at its concision and beauty.' Cressida Connolly, Spectator** A SPECTATOR BOOK OF THE YEAR 2021**Trade ReviewThe absence of rest, and its physical and mental impacts, is made tangible... Burnside deftly provides some light within this gloaming. -- Rishi Dastidar * Guardian *For my money, John Burnside is by far the best British poet alive... I read it over and over again, marvelling at its concision and beauty. -- Cressida Connolly * Spectator, *Books of the Year* *A masterful storyteller... I'm in safe hands whenever I pick up a book by him. -- Jen Campbell * The Times, on ASHLAND & VINE *As a poet, Burnside has peripheral vision: he is always glimpsing other worlds out of the corner of his eye... Never stops registering the ways in which beauty makes life worth living. -- Kate Kellaway * Observer, on STILL LIFE WITH FEEDING SNAKE *Few writers manage distinction in even one form. John Burnside has achieved it in two [poetry and fiction]... A Burnside narrative stays in the mind like a half-broken dream; it's often hard to pin down just why it is so compelling... If you have hitherto admired John Burnside in only one genre, now is the time to take the smallest of sideways steps and read both. -- Fiona Sampson * New Statesman, on ASHLAND & VINE and STILL LIFE WITH FEEDING SNAKE *

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Book SynopsisThe famed ancient Indian guide to lovemaking, the Kama Sutra, has been used to enhance sexual experiences since the fourth century. Now a leading contemporary sex author has reinterpreted this classic erotic manual to create a great sex guide for today, applying the spirit and intention of the original Kama Sutra – the expression of uninhibited pleasure through sex – to the lives of twenty-first century couples. The clear, empowering text celebrating the art of lovemaking is accompanied by exquisite, sensual artworks from the original Kama Sutra and tasteful contemporary colour photographs. Featuring a beautifully illustrated journey through all the different sexual positions, and covering everything from meeting a partner, courtship and kissing to games and massage, The New Kama Sutra is the ultimate guide to satisfying, exciting lovemaking. Table of ContentsIntroduction • The Teachings of the Kama Sutra • Attracting a Partner • The Sexual Encounter • Sexual Positions • Sexual Magic • Appendix: Safety Issues and Sexual Problems.

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Book SynopsisWhether you're a diehard drinker or a sometimes sipper, How to Go Alcohol Free is here to help you take control and change to a no-alcohol lifestyle, whether you're looking for a short-term breather or a lifelong change. Drinking is on the decline, with more and more people turning away from, rather than to, the bottle. Public health stats show not only that we are drinking less alcohol and binge-drinking less than 10 years ago, but that completely giving up alcohol, or never drinking it in the first place, are becoming more mainstream, too. Many of the people who cut out drinking talk of the financial and wellbeing benefits, from more savings to better sleep. And with more and more alcohol-free beers and beverages hitting the adult-drinks market, there has never been a better time to give sobriety a go. Packed with simple steps to understanding your alcohol intake and its effects, and offers practical ways to start reducing your units and realizing the benefits, How to Go Alcohol Free highlights the health concerns around alcohol and helps you to navigate sober social situations. This book will help you plan for, switch to and enjoy a life beyond booze.Table of ContentsIntroduction. Understanding alcohol. Your relationship with alcohol. Cutting it out. Seeing the benefits. Making change stick.

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Book SynopsisHow to Go Waste Free is the easy guide to disposing of waste from f your life. 100 tips provide insight, practical advice and a painless approach to joining the zero-waste revolution. Every year, humankind dumps over 2 billion tons of waste. This either goes into landfill, is incinerated, or goes into our oceans - doing untold damage to the environment, wildlife and to our own bodies. What can we do, as individuals, to stem this tide of trash?Table of ContentsIntroduction. Where to start. Assessing Your Waste. Planning. Zero Waste Every Day. Change For Life.

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Book SynopsisMakers are at the forefront of finding solutions for sustainable living. Crafting something from scratch means you get to carefully choose the materials you use, your method and philosophy for making it, and the way you use the final product. Maker.DIY Sustainable Projects features 15 step-by-step projects that are created using sustainable materials and upcycling methods. Each make will help readers along their journey to an eco-friendly lifestyle, not only in the repurposing of the old into new and beautiful products, but in the making of practical, useful tools that will actively encourage a more sustainable way of life. Created by artist and educator Audrey Love, a passionate advocate of upcycling and sustainable design, the projects range from easy as pie to satisfyingly advanced. Audrey's step-by-step instructions are easy to follow, and accompanied by beautiful photography sharing styling ideas and essential technical skills. From constructing a portable greenhouse from old picture frames to creating your own drawstring bags for zero-waste, zero-plastic shopping trips, these projects will change both the aesthetic and the philosophy of your life, for the better, for good. Table of ContentsStamped fabric curtains • Cyanotype chair reupholstery • Wine crate storage bench • Resin mosaic tabletop • Papercrete pendant lamp • Self-watering planter • Wine crate and picture frame greenhouse • Upcycled hanging garden • Cookie tin solar lamp • Ladybird house • Sweater into gear protector • Envelope lunch cooler • Portable Bluetooth speaker from an old radio • Massaging shampoo bar • Drawstring grocery bags.

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