Health & Wellbeing Books

Book SynopsisTackle imposter syndrome with this practical and supportive guide: it’s time to ditch self-doubt and realize your true worth! Do you constantly doubt your abilities? Do you often feel like you don’t belong? Are you convinced you’re a fraud and will eventually be found out? If the answer to these questions is yes, yes, and most definitely yes, you’re not alone – a recent study revealed that 70 per cent of people will experience imposter syndrome at some point in their life. Constantly doubting yourself and feeling like you don’t deserve success, whether it’s in your professional or personal life, can take its toll on your well-being, so it’s important to confront your feelings and take steps to rid yourself of your doubts and fears. Find out exactly what imposter syndrome is, how to identify it, and – most important of all – how to overcome it, with this helpful and supportive guide. Inside you’ll find: Practical tips on how to cope when your inner imposter takes over Fascinating information on the five types of imposters; from the perfectionist to the superhero, imposter syndrome manifests in different ways Inspiring quotes to build self-belief Simple tricks to boost your confidence Empowering affirmations to keep negative thinking at bay

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Book SynopsisBring more peace and tranquillity into your life with the help of this little book of practical advice, wise words and soothing meditations Even in the rush of the busiest days, there is a way to press pause on life’s pressures and find a stillness within. Meditation is the key. Whether you’re completely new to the practice or just looking for a dose of further inspiration, this book will help you establish a long-lasting and soul-nourishing habit. Within these pages you will find a selection of simple yet effective tips to help you meditate with comfort, clarity and confidence, including: Advice on how to find the best times and places to meditate Useful exercises to help you manage and reduce stress and anxiety Mindful mantras to promote inner peace and progress on your spiritual journey Enriched with quotations from celebrated champions of these timeless techniques, this book is your pocket-sized guide to living more fully and freely in the present moment.

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Book SynopsisMake the keto diet easy with this introduction to everything you need to know. Packed with FAQs and recipes, this book will be your guide to losing weight and discovering a host of potential health benefits within weeks. Everyone’s heard about the low-carb keto diet but, like all diets, it can be difficult to know whether it’s for you and what you need to do. This book is simple to use and will answer all your essential questions about keto, including what the science of ketosis is, and what the health benefits and potential drawbacks are. You’ll also learn what to eat, what to avoid and how to stick to and even enjoy the diet. Once you’re ready to start, you can delve into the many recipes specifically designed for keto dieters. From sugar-free blueberry muffins to mouth-watering butter chicken salad, the dishes in this book will leave you feeling nourished morning, noon and night. Diets don’t have to be hard as long as you’re armed with the right tools and a positive mindset.

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Book SynopsisIf you want to lift someone’s spirits and fill them with confidence, look no further than this pocket-sized book of inspiring quotes and affirmations Simple words of encouragement are powerful things. Sometimes the best gift you can give is letting someone know just how special they truly are. That’s why this little book is packed with empowering quotes and affirming statements, perfect for telling someone you care about that you believe in them. From the worldly wisdom of early philosophers to the musings of modern superstars, these words will inspire, motivate and uplift. The ideal gift for any occasion, whether you know someone who’s taking their driving test, about to graduate, or perhaps just in need of a little confidence boost. As well as the wise words of great writers, artists and thinkers, this book includes a host of positive affirmations and daily reminders such as: Believe in yourself and you will be unstoppable Everything that you are is enough You have to believe in order to achieve Live life on your terms and never apologize for it You are the creator of your own destiny

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Book SynopsisA supportive guide filled with actionable tips and advice to help you when you’re feeling low We all feel like sh*t sometimes, and that’s OK. Whether you’re struggling with low mood, self-esteem issues or a more serious mental health condition, it’s important to know that what you’re experiencing is nothing to be afraid or ashamed of. Packed with kind words and thoughtful advice, this informative guide is here to help you make sense of your feelings. With a breakdown of the most common causes of low mood, from work-related stress to clinical depression, this book teaches you how to recognize these issues and provides helpful tips on how to cope with them. Topics covered include: Anxiety, stress and depression Self-care and mindfulness How to talk about your mental health Where to seek professional help It’s OK to Feel Sh*t (Sometimes) will help you gain a deeper understanding of your mental health and leave you feeling better equipped to deal with whatever’s getting you down, so you can take those next steps.

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Book SynopsisLearn how to use the power of your breath to gain clarity, peace and better health with this beginner's guide to the ancient practice of breathwork If you're looking for ways to boost your overall health and well-being, and tools that can bring you instant calm, then breathwork is the answer. Breathwork combines meditation and mindfulness with the ancient traditions of yoga and qigong, with simple exercises that anyone can try. Once you've started learning the art of breathwork, you'll have the knowledge at your disposal to help you:- Relieve stress and anxiety and create a deeper sense of calm - Enhance your mental clarity and increase your focus Improve your overall physical health and well-being- Harness your natural energy and boost athletic and motivational performance - Cultivate a deeper connection with your mind, body and soul With an overview of the history of breathwork around the world, and step-by-step instructions for carrying out different techniques safely in your own home, The Little Book of Breathwork provides everything you need to embark on your journey to feeling great every day.

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Book SynopsisBegin your healing journey with this step-by-step workbook to help you understand and deal with traumaTrauma may seem like a daunting word, but it can cover many distressing events - from negative childhood experiences to the ordeal of living through a pandemic. It is often at the source of our fears and anxieties, and it can affect the way we live our lives. The Healing Workbook contains practical advice, effective tips and guided exercises based on trusted cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) techniques to help you begin the process of recovery. Within these pages you will find support and encouragement as you begin to come to terms with the past and find your way back to yourself, your values and a life where you can flourish and thrive. Use the workbook either on its own or alongside therapy to help you work through your trauma and find a sense of peace and healing. Inside the book, you will find:- A relaxed and supportive approach, allowing you to calmly complete the exercises at your own pace- A hands-on attitude towards understanding your trauma, offering a wealth of tips and advice for working through your worries- Clear and actionable advice on making lifestyle changes to support and improve your mental well-being- Exercises grounded in research-supported CBT techniques

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Book SynopsisThis gentle book – spilling over with beautiful quotes and statements on the practice of gratitude – will empower you to celebrate the present, even in times of challenge and change Gratitude is a gift that never stops giving. Helping you to see wonderful moments in the everyday, strengthen your relationships and improve your health, practising gratitude can boost your spirits and drive positive change. The uplifting quotations and inspiring affirmations within these pages will help you tap into this quiet power. This book will remind you to find the good in each moment, and how an attitude of gratitude can: Improve your mental and physical well-being Help you to motivate yourself to embrace the day Help strengthen your relationships by spreading kindness Positive Mental Gratitude is your go-to guide to harnessing the power of positive thought, and will help you to relish the small pleasures, be kind to your mind and brighten your world.

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Book SynopsisDiscover the quiet power of morning rituals with this beautiful book, which is filled with simple guided self-care practices and inspiring words to help you rise and shine Every morning can be a good morning. Whether you choose to greet the day with a stretching ritual, take time over breakfast for a moment of gratitude, or perform a mindful meditation on your commute, with this book, you will discover how just a few reverent minutes each morning can imbue you with a sense of peace and purpose to last all day. Within these pages, you will find:- Over 50 ritual ideas to try, all of which are simple to carry out and will help to improve your overall well-being- An introduction to the art of using morning rituals, and helpful advice on creating your own- Inspiring quotes from well-known figures and thinkers, and affirmations to guide you in your practice

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Book SynopsisLet go of mum guilt and enjoy the first years of motherhood with the help of this self-care support guideSleepless nights, endless feeding and the constant whir of the washing machine are often what you expect when you become a mum - and on top of all that, there's "mum guilt". Often born from the unrealistic expectation of the "perfect" mother, mum guilt is the term given to the feelings of inadequacy that women experience in relation to their children and their parenting choices. This is where Guilt-Free Mum comes in; it's time to reject the notion of the perfect parent and start being kind to yourself. Learn to allay those fears that you are falling short of expectations and give yourself a break! Inside you will find:- Top tips and techniques on how to overcome mum guilt- A multitude of simple ways to inject self-care into a busy schedule- Case studies from other new mums on how they overcame their anxieties- Empowering quotes to inspire and motivateYou don't have to achieve perfection to be an amazing mother because you already are!Trade ReviewWith practical advice, mindfulness techniques and empathetic discussions, this wonderful book is a safe space for mums to nurture their mental health. * Whimsical Mama *The perfect support guide for mums to help them ditch the mum guilt and make their own choices. * Motherhood: The Real Deal *

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Book SynopsisA stunning and playful graphic novel exploring emotions and how to cope with them, for everyone from 7 to 107! Did you know:- When you're experiencing a feeling, it's much easier to feel the emotion rather than put it into words? - The four basic emotions - anger, joy, sadness and fear - all have a positive function? - You can ease intense feelings by inviting them into your body, and with some deep breathing you can feel calm again? Join Art-mella and her furry sidekick Rattie as they go on a fascinating voyage of self-discovery where they learn all about emotions; why we have them, how we process them and techniques on how to cope with them. Drawing on extensive research into how our brains process emotions, My Emotions and Me helps us to find the messages behind our moods and offers simple tips to feel better in times of need. It's time to follow the clues to make your own investigations into your amazing brain!

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Book SynopsisThis is an easy-to-read explication of relationally focused integrative psychotherapy/counselling that will be enjoyed by novice and experienced mental health professionals worldwide. Richard Erskine and Janet Moursund illuminate the central role of the therapeutic relationship, and of relationships in general, both in the healing process and in maintaining a psychologically healthy life. They posit that the therapeutic relationship is key to helping clients become integrated or whole, and present both theory and practice to demonstrate this view. The book is divided into three parts: Theoretical Foundations, Therapeutic Practice, and a full verbatim transcript of a therapy session. The book’s unique feature is the linkage of the transcript section with the earlier, theoretical and practice-oriented sections to clearly show how theory can be applied in the consulting room. For virtually every exchange between therapist and patient, the reader is directed back to a discussion of the specific aspect of theory and method that underly the actual words being spoken. The result is theory brought to life, theory brought out of the classroom or the professional workshop and into the real world of ongoing psychotherapy. This book is highly recommended for students and practitioners of psychotherapy, counselling, and clinical psychology, and will be of interest to all those who work in a mental health setting.Trade Review‘I love reading this book. It is an essential text in my counselling and psychotherapy courses. I find the relational orientation to be informative, powerful, and comprehensive while the style of writing makes the concepts and methods easy for trainees to learn. The various examples of actual therapy help my trainees to be effective therapists and also help me to be a better trainer and supervisor.’ -- Elena Maria Guarrella, Trainer and Supervisor, Istituto di Analisi Transazionale Integrativa, Roma, Italy‘This splendid book is ideal for the experienced psychotherapist and mental health counsellor while also serving as an important professional guide for someone new to the professions. It conveys Richard Erskine’s and Janet Moursund’s very meaningful philosophy, theory, and methods of relational psychotherapy. The authors address the therapeutic relationship with respect, profundity, and hope. The relevant case examples make the theory come alive. It was a pleasure to read this book and learn from two master psychotherapists.’ -- Amaia Mauriz-Etxabe, licensed clinical psychologist, certified integrative psychotherapist, trainer and supervisor; Professor of Psychology, Deusto University; Director, BIOS Institute for Integrative Psychotherapy, Bilbao, Spain‘I love this book. The writing is simple, yet the authors cover a vast knowledge of psychotherapy and counselling while offering practical guidelines on how to work with our clients. Throughout this book, I was accompanied in understanding how authentic relationships are achieved, maintained, and repaired when disrupted. The transcripts of actual therapy sessions, and the authors’ explanations, reveal how a relationally focused integrative psychotherapy enhances our clients’ healing and wellbeing. This book is a must-read for all mental health practitioners.’ -- Karen Cesarano, chartered psychologist and psychotherapist; trainer and supervisor, International Integrative Psychotherapy Association'As an integrative counsellor, I found this the most comprehensive and useful book on the subject I've come across [...] My favourite part of the book is 'Therapeutic interventions', which feels very containing and takes you step-by-step through the therapeutic encounter, starting from the first session to eventually saying goodbye. [...] This is an engaging textbook about working relationally that would be useful for any therapist, regardless of their modality.' -- Kevin Franke, integrative counsellor and group facilitator, 'BACP Therapy Today', October 2023, 34:8Table of ContentsAbout the authors Preface Introduction to the reissue PART I: Theoretical Foundations CHAPTER 1: Development of Integrative Psychotherapy Roots and Beyond Modern Psychotherapies Principles of Relationship-Focused Integrative Psychotherapy Relationship Summary CHAPTER 2: Script, Repression, and Contact Distortion Schemas and Script The Function of Script Maintaining the Script System The Consequences of Script, Repression, and Contact Disruption The Widening Spiral Summary CHAPTER 3: Relationship and Human Development The Early Experience of Relationship The Concept of Relational Needs Development and Healthy Relationships Development and Unhealthy Relationships Trauma and Its Consequences Summary PART II: Therapeutic Interventions CHAPTER 4: Healing the Hurts A Set of Interlocking Systems The Role of Relationship in the Healing Process Relationship and the Facets of Growth and Change Accessibility Summary CHAPTER 5: Creating a Therapeutic Relationship Developing Therapeutic Personhood Symmetry and Asymmetry Empathy Summary CHAPTER 6: Beyond Empathy Attunement Inquiry Involvement Summary CHAPTER 7: Beginning the Work First-Session Tasks Establishing a Safe Working Environment The Decision to Work Together The Therapeutic Contract Saying Good-Bye Summary CHAPTER 8: Moving In Affect and Awareness Fear and Anxiety Resistance and Repression Accessing Summary CHAPTER 9: Therapeutic Interventions Intervention Guidelines Interpretation Enactment and Experiment Regression Behavioral Interventions Summary CHAPTER 10: A Focus on Relationship Three Relational Concerns Transference and Countertransference Revisited Touch Therapist Error The Juxtaposition Response Shame The Moment of Meeting Summary CHAPTER 11: Termination Termination Criteria The Decision to Terminate Preparing for Termination Tasks of Termination Taking New Behaviors Out Into the World The Last Session Summary PART III: The Transcript CHAPTER 12: The Transcript Postscript Transcript Linkage Index References Name Index Subject Index

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Book SynopsisFlourishing Love is a secular defence of marriage and long-term intimate partnership. It rejects a moral–religious code to govern love lives and instead puts its faith in the human potential for couples to be benevolent, loyal, and forgiving to preserve and enhance their romantic union. Dr Gnaulati draws on a variety of sources to present the joint emotional upkeep necessary to make an intimate relationship not just satisfactory, but vital, and to illustrate what these lasting bonds look like. The latest science, anecdotes from his own 30-year marriage as well as from his psychotherapy practice, the musings of ancient and contemporary philosophers, and real-life interviews from partners in long-term happy marriages and intimate unions are all used to reveal the secrets to a successful romantic partnership. The result is a how-to of engaging in attentive and sensitive communication; employing a fairness habit of mind around household chores, childrearing responsibilities, and finances; optimally moving through and beyond conflict; using humor to enhance closeness; keeping an erotic spark alive; and ethically handling urges to stray outside the couple. A must-read for all those who crave meaning, happiness, and fulfilment in life and need their romantic partnerships to help, not hinder, in this endeavour.Trade Review‘My first two marriages were based on extreme self-sacrifice, a sense of overbearing duty, and the hope that I could live up to the religious values of my parents and grandparents. Of course, these relationships fell apart. I wish I would have read Flourishing Love in my early twenties and avoided unnecessary heartache. I am married again and, with Enrico Gnaulati’s help, giving lasting love another shot, this time with the understanding that settling into love is not the same as settling for less.’ -- John Kaag, Professor of Philosophy, University of Massachusetts Lowell and author of 'Hiking with Nietzsche: On Becoming Who You Are'‘At last, a book on marriages that endure; one that stresses the depth and quality of relationships, along with their quantity in years. Enrico Gnaulati’s Flourishing Love is a breath of fresh air for those of us who have been blessed with enduring, quality marriages. In this era of quick fixes and fleeting encounters, Gnaulati’s voice is a welcome counternarrative, particularly for those who have become cynical about the virtues – or even possibilities – of gratifying, lasting bonds. Replete with examples and humanistic sensibilities, Flourishing Love is a must for anyone yearning for deep and enduring partnership.’ -- Kirk Schneider, President of the Existential-Humanistic Institute and author of 'Life-Enhancing Anxiety: Key to a Sane World'‘With humor, frankness, and wisdom born of deep personal and therapeutic experience, Enrico Gnaulati – in equal parts philosopher and psychologist – teaches us how to be better lovers and partners. Every married couple should read this book in bed together. Belongs on the bedside table with Stendhal’s On Love and The Joy of Sex.’ -- Clancy Martin, Professor of Philosophy, University of Missouri–Kansas City and author of 'How Not to Kill Yourself: A Portrait of the Suicidal Mind''Enrico Gnaulati delivers a clear and comprehensive guide to flourishing long-lasting intimate relationships in a witty and approachable style. [...] Flourishing Love: A Secular Guide to Lasting Intimate Relationships is a frank and grounded self-help book. The use of cultural references, comedian’s quips and anecdotes opens up the conversation while highlighting that anyone that may be experiencing these problems are far from alone. The guidance offered promotes mutual respect and communication, the path to a flourishing relationship is laid out in a way that feels not only approachable but achievable. I wouldn’t say that there were any ground-breaking claims made throughout the book, but it serves as a potent reminder that not neglecting the little things is vital in a successful relationship. A book for those in a relationship to refresh and assess their foundations and an interesting read for those looking for a relationship to guide them moving forward.' -- LoveReading, 2023'Gnaulati, pulls from an exceptionally wide range of literature, clinical experience, and his own life to build the readers agency to write or rewrite their own conceptualization of life, love, and successful relationships. Written with a clear audience in mind Gnaulati is precise in his goal of empowering emerging to early adults to find their own narrative around relationships that serves their own relational goals. [...] As a clinician, this book is light on theory but well researched and full of interesting studies and philosophical insights about human relationships. The writing is pragmatic, engaging, and thoughtful. Gnaulati strikes a non-judgmental tone to create a space for the reader to consider their own experiences in the context and framework of the book's narrative.' -- McKenna Walsh, Journal of Marital and Family Therapy, 2024Table of ContentsIntroduction Chapter One Aspiring to flourishing love Chapter Two Surviving domesticity Chapter Three Doing conflict well Chapter Four Humor me Chapter Five Lust is a must Chapter Six Wrangling with roving desires Chapter Seven Getting the right sort of help

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Book SynopsisAn easily accessible and invaluable resource for parents of teenagers who want to improve the parentteen relationship, and for professionals working with young people and their families. Packed with proven practical advice that will help with navigating those turbulent teenage years, reducing conflict, and building good mental health.

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Book SynopsisWhen his partner suddenly died, life changed utterly for Paul Stephenson. Hard Drive is the outcome of his revisiting a world he thought he knew, but which had been upended. In poems that are affectionate, self-examining, sometimes funny and often surprised by grief in the oddest corners, the poet takes us through rooms, routines, and rituals of bereavement, the memory of love, a shared life and separation. A noted formalist, with a flair for experiment, pattern and the use of constraints, Stephenson has written a remarkable first book, moving and, despite everything, a hopeful record of a gay relationship. It is also a landmark elegy collection.Trade Review'Hard Drive approaches the elegy through a kaleidoscopic, inventive and genuinely moving use of form... Stephenson looks death in the eyes, and holds his nerve like few others.' - Seán Hewitt; 'A brilliant and innovative formal poet, Stephenson here applies his great gifts, with heart-breaking clarity and bravery, to the most unfaceable of subjects. The result is a beautiful hymn to the human capacity for love.' - Jonathan Edwards; 'This is poetry for anyone who has ever lost someone... poetry that celebrates and mourns those deep connections that we make in life.' - Niall Campbell; 'Paul Stephenson brings all the tender mechanisms of language to sustain the weight of grief: this is an extraordinarily moving and accomplished collection.' - Penelope Shuttle

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Book SynopsisThis beautifully inspirational book will help you to be more mindful and set you on a path towards a happier, healthier and contented state.

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Book Synopsis‘Amazing!... I was absolutely blown away. Twists and turns and so much suspense.’ ☆☆☆☆☆ Reader ReviewNo one can love a son like his mother…Patricia Mullner is trapped in a nightmare no parent should ever experience. Three years ago, 17-year-old son Andrew vanished without trace. There was no note, no goodbye and no body has ever been found, and now her days are spent in a fog of heartache and alcohol, crying to husband Thomas about their lost boy.But Patricia is more than just a grieving mother, and as Andrew’s disappearance starts to unravel the perfect family she’s built with Thomas, it seems that the actions of her past may be back to haunt her.Because someone is watching from the shadows - someone who knows exactly what Patricia is hiding. Someone who will stop at nothing to take revenge – and might just hold the key to Andrew’s disappearance…An absolutely gripping psychological thriller with a shocking twist in the tale. Readers of My Lovely Wife, KL Slater and B.A. Paris will not be able to put this one down.Readers can't get enough of Mummy's Boy: ‘Wow! Started and finished this in several hours as it was such a compelling storyline… Fantastic storyline, loved the ending. Highly recommended.’ ☆☆☆☆☆ ‘WOW!!! JA Andrews has an incredible gift of writing psychological thrillers…I was just blown away by everything in this book and need to read more by this author. Needless to say I am an instant huge fan!!’ ☆☆☆☆☆ Reader Review‘An excellent book with twist after twist. Gripping from the start, and I loved the ending.’ ☆☆☆☆☆ Reader Review‘Amazing! This is my first from JA Andrews and I was absolutely blown away. Twists and turns and so much suspense. Just when I thought I had everything figured out I was proven wrong.’ ☆☆☆☆☆ Reader Review‘a dark psychological thriller that should be read by anyone that loves this genre. Given the chance, pick up this book and read it, I can guarantee you will love it.’ Reader Review‘It's brilliant. It is well written, with a good plot and the characters are credible with plenty of twists and turns’ Reader Review‘I have absolutely adored this book. I haven’t been able to put it down. I have been kept on the edge of my seat.’ Reader Review‘I was hooked….I read this book in one sitting and finally turned the last page in the wee hours…This read had me sat on the edge of my seat, got my heart racing and at times chills. A tale of how a mind can unravel and I had a front row seat. A MUST READ and so highly recommended.’ ☆☆☆☆☆ Reader Review‘It’s a dark and tense read, of which the author had no problem pulling me into the story and keeping me there. There are some nice little twists that gives the reader bursts of adrenaline rushes as they take them in. Highly recommended.’ Reader Review‘a dark and twisted domestic thriller that did not disappoint! You will love this one if you like dark thrills!’ Reader Review‘A good, dark thriller that will stay with me for a long time.’ Reader Review

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Book Synopsis'Another delicious romance from Tracy Corbett. It's fun, quirky and delightfully romantic.' Rosanna Ley, author of From Venice with LoveWhat happens on holiday doesn't always stay on holiday...When mousy factory-worker Lilith Monroe meets gorgeous Will Taylor on holiday, she reinvents herself as Lily, a risk-taking costume designer extraordinaire. What’s the harm in a few white lies when she’ll never see Will again?Back in England, Will can’t stop thinking about Lily. When his events company needs a costume designer last minute for the Royal Windsor Festival, it’s like fate is knocking on his door. He can hire Lily and see if the spark is still there. Except he hasn't been entirely honest with Lily...Can a holiday fling become something more, or are there too many untruths between Lilith and Will?A gorgeously uplifting romance for fans of Portia MacIntosh and Trisha Ashley.Praise for Someone Like You ‘I loved this book and devoured the whole thing in one day. It's one of those stories which is so realistic, romantic, and funny, that surely someone is going to want to turn it into a movie. One for fans of Sophie Kinsella’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review ‘This is truly a wonderful romantic story. I enjoyed this book to pieces! I smiled through most of it, teared up a time or two, and highly recommend this book to anyone.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review ‘Love a bit of romance and this book ticked all the boxes, thoroughly enjoyable read with likeable characters and a good background’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review ‘What a treat this story was. At the beginning of the story I was in tears and by the end I had a huge smile on my face. This book has the ultimate feel good factor about it.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review

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Book SynopsisShortlisted for The Romantic Novelists' Association Historical Romantic Novel Award 2021The world was crumbling, but her love stayed strongNovember 1915. For young housemaid, Anwen Rhys, life is hard in the Welsh mining village of Dorcalon, deep in the Rhymney Valley. She cares for her ill mother and beloved younger sister Sara, all while shielding them from her father’s drunken, violent temper. Anwen comforts herself with her love for childhood sweetheart, Idris Hughes, away fighting in the Great War. Yet when Idris returns, he is a changed man; no longer the innocent boy she loved, he is harder, more distant, quickly breaking off their engagement. And when tragedy once again strikes her family, Anwen’s heart is completely broken.But when an explosion at the pit brings unimaginable heartache to Dorcalon, Anwen and Idris put their feelings aside to unite their mining community.In the midst of despair, can Anwen find hope again? And will she ever find the happiness she deserves?A beautiful, emotional and heart-breaking saga set in the Welsh Valleys of the Great War that fans of Rosie Goodwin and Sheila Newbury will love.Readers are falling in love with Francesca Capaldi's debut novel:‘this is a really emotional book…I really enjoyed this book and fully recommend it. Worth all the stars’ ☆☆☆☆☆ Reader Review‘worthy of a 5 star rating… a good book that commands your attention and emotions.’ ☆☆☆☆☆ Reader Review'A lovely debut saga!... Great story line and wonderful period details.’ ☆☆☆☆☆ Reader Review‘I loved this book… I would heartily recommend it for anyone who enjoys family saga or historical fiction.’ Reader Review‘an all-engrossing story that swept me along with it. It is a wonderful historical saga… With a hint of romance… It had me go through an array of emotions’ ☆☆☆☆☆ Reader Review‘this is such a warm-hearted book… I would ask all readers to read this book. I loved it’ ☆☆☆☆☆ Reader Review

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Book SynopsisShe is the opposite of what he needs, but she’s everything he wants... Hadrian Ames, the Duke of Clayton, needs a bride. He even has the perfect one picked out. That is, until he meets outspoken American Natalie Fanshawe – the opposite of what a man of his high rank should desire in a wife.Natalie couldn’t care less about Hadrian’s title or his need to marry. He can’t understand what it’s like to be a busy woman, planning to open a school while trying to reunite a six-year-old orphan with his English relatives.Nevertheless, Hadrian launches his campaign to win Natalie’s heart. But can the American beauty ever find a way to love him, despite his being a duke?A dazzling and fun Regency romance perfect for readers of Suzanne Enoch and Joanna Shupe.

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Book SynopsisIn Grief Notes Tony Horsfall charts the first year of his grief journey since the death of his wife from cancer. Month by month he tells the unfolding story of walking with and through loss, weaving this together with biblical teaching on grief and insights gained from grief counselling. With a poignant mix of honesty and humour, Tony shares the challenges of rebuilding his life and reflects on how he has seen God meet his needs as he wrestled with grieving in a time of lockdown and pandemic. Praise for Resilience in Life and Faith: 'This book will have a ministry-wide impact.' Dr Laura Mae Gardner, former International Vice President for Personnel for Wycliffe Bible Translators and SIL International

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Book SynopsisParenting teens has its challenges. The once-small children we had are pulling away from us, growing in independence and making decisions with bigger consequences. It can be easy to think we are less influential in their lives, particularly when it comes to faith. But that is not true. Parents remain the significant spiritual influencer in a teen’s life, and they need us to help them navigate the world and faith together. This book will help all parents, carers, grandparents and others involved in teens’ everyday lives to understand the teenage faith journey more and find their place within it.

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Book SynopsisGod makes us the most unbelievable offer... to be our parent. Yes, even when we’re all grown up and have children of our own! But many of us don’t live experiencing the connection, guidance and support that’s on offer. Why? Because we’ve forgotten how to be a child. In this easy-to-read guide, Anna Hawken explores ten different ways to rediscover our ‘child side’. She uses the living, breathing examples of the children in our lives to inspire and challenge us, by looking at things that we sometimes struggle with but they are great at, like: • asking lots of questions • messing up without giving up • sharing their emotions • asking for help and what they need Read it on your own or with others, using the individual reflections, questions and small group notes to guide you. These simple ideas will help even the busiest parent to draw closer to God.

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Book SynopsisGrandparenting brings new life and joy, and also the opportunity to walk spiritually alongside our grandchildren. In this book, Becky Sedgwick explores how grandparents can actively encourage and equip their grandchildren to meet and know God, offering tools and skills for the journey. Whatever your circumstances, God has positioned you to be a unique voice speaking into your grandchildren’s lives, helping to nurture them into the reality of a relationship with the God who loves them.

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Book SynopsisCarers and caring are contemporary global issues of growing political and societal significance. Changing demographics in the UK and beyond, as well as policy drivers promoting community-based living, mean that the family is increasingly the site of care for relatives with long term support needs. Whilst there is a plethora of literature on carers it tends to be situated in separate subject areas. For the first time Family Carers and Caring brings together a range of material and evidence about carers from different sources presented in an accessible and yet academically informed way. Milne and Larkin help to make sense of the complexities of family carers and caring, carving a coherent path through the academic, policy, socio-political, and practice terrain. Family Carers and Caring is explicitly underpinned by principles of social justice and rights, focusing on how inequalities intersect with caring.Trade ReviewFamily Carers and Caring makes a major contribution to current debates about the future of care in the UK. The authors offer strategic analysis, creative forward thinking and a new understanding of what family care and support could look like. -- Dame Philippa Russell, DBE Vice-President, Carers UKThis excellent book presents a wide-ranging, informative and accessible discussion of what family care and carers are ‘all about’, with conceptual and theoretical material illustrated by case studies. Drawing on their extensive knowledge of the subject, Milne and Larkin argue for change in the place of family care within social care systems. This book will be a valuable resource for a range of students and researchers in social work, social policy and related subjects. -- Liz Lloyd, Senior Research Fellow, School for Policy Studies, University of BristolTable of ContentsChapter 1. Introduction Chapter 2. Profile of Family Caring in the UK: Patterns and Trends Chapter 3. Impact and Consequences of Caring on Carers Chapter 4. Supporting Carers Chapter 5. Conceptualising and Understanding Care and Caring Chapter 6. Social Justice, Social Citizenship and Rights for Carer Chapter 7. Final Reflections: Looking Forward

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Book SynopsisThe Colour Of Hope is a poetry collection with happiness at its heart. The 45 poems inside were created during lockdown, at a time when finding beauty and comfort in the everyday seemed at once fraught with difficulty and vitally important. Each was written for a specific recipient, based on three things they guaranteed would make them feel happy. I received a wonderful range of briefs. From the beautifully universal – a longing for nature and freedom, time spent with family, summers spent in other lands – to the gloriously specific – snaffling a Toffee Crisp from the fridge late at night, Fleetwood Mac songs, making the perfect scrambled eggs, and Ceilidh dancing. The result is a collection of poems that serves both as a record of this intense and intensely strange year, and as an uplifting reading experience that will connect and resonate with a much wider audience than the individuals they were initially written for. 2020 will be one for the history books, a year that has created emergencies on many fronts, not least the emotional. 60% of adults, and 68% of young people in the UK reported a decline in their mental health during lockdown. Mental health charities are working harder than ever to provide support to the vulnerable and in need, and every little helps. As such, 20% from the sale of this book will be donated to Mind, to help provide a bit of light in these uncertain times. Hope comes in many shapes and colours, and it’s my hope that you’ll find some of your own pieces of happiness, comfort and, yes, hope within these pages.

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Book SynopsisWhat if our experience of life is created differently to the way we think it’s created? Instead of living in an out-in world – with our thoughts and emotions coming from other people and situations, as well as from the past and the future – what if we actually live in a world of our own creation? We aren’t at the mercy of the world around us, we are in fact, using our gift of thought to create our experience of life in real-time, with surround sound and special effects. Just like in the movies! The Gift of Thought is the first in a series of books that provides a simple, illustrated explanation of the Three Principles (of Mind, Consciousness and Thought). It describes how we use Thought to create our rich and diverse experience of life (with all its highs and the lows), and it explores how thought comes and goes like the weather. Contrary to popular belief, thought isn’t something that needs to be managed or controlled, suppressed or ignored. It isn’t something that needs to be taken seriously at all. In the end, seeing through the illusion of Thought can have a profound impact on anyone’s experience of life!

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Book SynopsisHOW TO GET THAT JOB! is a no-nonsense guide that gives much-needed support when it comes to looking for a job. By providing guidelines on topics such as CV content and layout, interview tips and personal presentation, the book makes the whole job hunting experience less stressful and easier to manage. Securing a job can be extremely challenging, especially in the present climate. With so many people looking for work, it is essential to do all you can to be well prepared, so you stand a better chance of getting the job you are applying for. So, whether you are fresh out of school, a recent graduate, a senior manager, or someone with several years’ experience returning to work, HOW TO GET THAT JOB! will provide you with helpful and practical advice during the various stages of your job search.

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Book SynopsisAs one of the most experienced property developers in the UK, John Howard has bought and sold in excess of 4,000 properties, during a career spanning over four decades. In this Inside Guide to Property Development and Investment, he shares the experience he has gained developing and investing in property, whilst offering inside tips along with hard-nosed and practical advise on the business.This book provides unique insights that have brought John, great success: Getting started Putting a deal together Avoiding common pitfalls Buying and selling property Types of property What type of developer are you? Tips on buy-to-let Trading in a rising or dropping market Surviving recessions Choosing your solicitor, agent and tradesmen Whether you are a first-time investor, have purchased a few properties or are currently working in property this book is for you! It is here to assist you in your journey to becoming an independent, self-sufficient property developer.

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Book SynopsisDiscover how to create a deeper connection with everyone around you to live a happier and more fulfilling life. Empathy – the ability to understand another person’s feelings as if they were your own – has never been more needed or cherished. The Little Book of Empathy explores what empathy is and how to develop it, from the science of empathy, including the different types (cognitive/emotional/compassionate) and what actually happens in the brain, to World Empathy Day and the global education movement of Empathy Week, and how this works to empower young people. With hints, tips and mini exercises all focused on developing your empathic skills, as well as mantras, affirmations and quotations to help focus the mind, this book is a treasury of empathy. It looks, too, at how to create empathic bonds with animals and in nature, as well as the role of empathy in living mindfully, and how we can add to our empathic toolkit as we navigate each day. Whether you’re looking for an upbeat read or simply daily inspiration, this book will help you unleash your empathic superpower and let it grow and flow.

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Book SynopsisThis is the perfect beginner's guide to crystal healing, featuring 101 of these amazingly powerful stones and including all you need to know to let their energy transform your life. Beautiful, tactile, and easily available, crystals are natural tools for bringing health, wealth, love, success and spiritual harmony into your life. This handy illustrated guide introduces 101 crystals, arranged in 12 sections by colour, for easy identification. Discover each crystal's healing qualities, star sign, chakra point and how to work with it to reap its benefits. Follow the tips to enhance everyday living, including how to wear crystals to harness their energy, display them at home to bring in harmony or place one under your pillow for sweet dreams. You can learn how to choose the crystals that are right for you, discover your birthstone crystal and ask a question with a crystal pendulum. As more and more people are becoming aware of the power of crystals, this guide will help you find the right crystal for every need.

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Book SynopsisDiscover the benefits of regular rituals and routines and how to integrate them into your everyday life to give yourself the self-care you deserve. Do you always make yourself a hot drink before bedtime – and does it give you a warm, comforting feeling? If so, no wonder – it is a mini ritual of self-care. Imagine if you could create the same sense of improved wellbeing throughout your day. This book shows how incorporating rituals into all areas of your daily life can become a key part of your self-care regimen, keeping your body and mind nourished with energy and happiness. You’ll learn how to create helpful routines that work for you and how to transform your home into a sanctuary. You’ll also find inspiration for self-love rituals, from luxurious baths to mindful meditations, and advice on the power of simple affirmations and mantras. With this handy guide, you’ll make every day calmer, happier and more special.

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Book SynopsisCreate peace and calm for yourself with Mindful Colouring, which includes a 64-page book and a 150-sheet paper block with mandala designs and patterns to colour in. For hundreds of years, mandalas have been a source of inspiration for those who have meditated on their qualities. Here, Cassandra Lorius has brought together a unique collection of mandalas inspired by different traditions, from Hindu to Celtic, and explains the symbols contained within each one and the symbolic meanings of the colours used. Each mandala has a special theme to spark your creative flair, from love and compassion to gratitude and success. You will learn about the power of colour as a pathway to tap into your inner self, and colouring-in has been shown to reduce stress levels: the process is like meditating, which is known to have numerous health benefits. The paper block includes 150 sheets of mandala designs and patterns for you to colour in, allowing you to experiment with different colourways, and each can be kept and framed as a creative keepsake.

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Book SynopsisHeal your body, mind, and spirit with these quick and easy yoga and meditation practices. Do you have a pain in your neck that won’t go away? Are you often impatient or overwhelmed? Would you like a greater sense of love, balance, or appreciation in your life? In Yoga for Everyday Life, Christine Burke gives you the power to heal and revitalise yourself – mind, body and spirit! Practitioners of all levels, from beginner to advanced, occasional to frequent, will love this accessible handbook of remedies based on the art and science of yoga. The first three chapters – 'Remedies for the Body', 'Remedies for the Mind' and 'Remedies for the Spirit' – cover a number of physical, mental, and emotional concerns and provide three simple, concise practices for each to address the condition. The final chapter includes longer combined sequences for the morning, noon and night to wake up, recharge and relax. From alleviating daily aches and pains to improving your state of mind and tapping into your creative spirit, you will find succinct, powerful tools that can be practised anywhere, any time.

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Book SynopsisBe inspired by this collection of beautiful words and images about the magic of tending an outdoor space. When you devote time and energy to growing plants and flowers, it is richly rewarding; in doing so, you care for nature and the planet, as well as create a beautiful space. This book celebrates the joy of doing just that, with a carefully curated selection of quotes and inspirational photography, as well as advice and simple suggestions on nurturing your own outdoor space, no matter how big or small. Quotes include: ‘To nurture a garden is to feed not just the body, but the soul.’ – Alfred Austin ‘When I go into the garden with a spade and dig a bed, I feel such an exhilaration and health that I discover that I have been defrauding myself all this time in letting others do for me what I should have done with my own hands.’ – Ralph Waldo Emerson ‘Life begins the day you start a garden.’ – Chinese proverb

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Book SynopsisThis beautiful compendium of words, images and artworks is your indispensable companion for a trip to the seaside. ‘When I sit here by the sea and listen to the sound of waves, I feel free from all the obligations and people of the world.’ Henry David Thoreau Around 15 million holidays are taken by the seaside in the UK alone, and nearly all of us are drawn to the tranquil allure of the deep ocean. The sea calms and soothes us, and scientific research even seems to indicate that being near water can decrease stress and anxiety, while increasing overall wellbeing and happiness. This beautiful collection of inspiring quotations and stunning photography will delight the avid sunseeker and armchair traveller alike. Whether you are on holiday, planning time away, or simply want to enjoy the lulling influence of the sea, Seaside Inspirations is a rich source of peace, wisdom, calmness and tranquillity.

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Book SynopsisOver 35 creative ways to transform recycled and natural materials into stunning projects. With ideas for makes from gifts and stationery to homewares and decorations, this collection shows you how to craft innovative projects from foraged and upcycled materials. The 35 designs include a festive gilded leaf garland, pretty seedpod coasters, floral paper bags and an appliqué wall hanging. Expert maker Clare Youngs guides you through all the techniques you’ll need, showing you how to use a wide range of materials including fabric and paper off-cuts as well as natural elements such as twigs, flowers and pebbles. With just a few inexpensive supplies and tools to get you started, you’ll soon be making beautiful works of art and developing your creativity while being kind to the planet.

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Book SynopsisBe present and connected in your home with feng shui and mindfulness techniques. Feng shui teaches that we are interconnected and interdependent. This includes the spaces that we live in and engage with every day. We are not separate from our homes, our spaces or the objects and people that surround us. How can we begin to connect to and appreciate our world, and see the beauty in each moment? In Mindful Homes, Anjie Cho explains how we can start by paying attention to the details around us. Feng shui and mindfulness can help us to slow down, be more aware and create spaciousness to give birth to more joy, creativity and community. Learn simple practices to cultivate a healing living space, including creating sacred areas for rituals, incorporating crystals, mindful meditation and offering gratitude to deities and to your home itself. With stunning photography throughout, Mindful Homes will inspire you to look at your environment with fresh eyes and create a space that enhances happiness and wellbeing.Trade ReviewMindful Homes invites us into heightened awareness of our living spaces to discover natural arrangements of elegance and beauty. Anjie Cho is a gentle guide, skillfully leading us on a path of simplicity and mindfulness in our homes and workspaces. This is a joyful celebration of home, community, and world. – Gaylon Ferguson, Ph.D., author of Natural Wakefulness: Discovering the Wisdom We Are Born WithThis book is a jewel. Both beautiful to look at and soothing to read. Taking the time to read through this book is an act of self-care. Mindful Homes offers simple and graceful feng shui teachings through a meditative lens. – Laura Morris, co-founder of the Mindful Design Feng Shui School and the co-host of the Holistic Spaces podcast When it comes to creating space that heals, Anjie is one of the most considerate, grounded and contemplative people I have ever met. Her book Holistic Spaces was a gem that I was grateful to be able to introduce to my community who received with resounding praise. I am looking forward to doing the same with Mindful Homes and am so happy that Anjie is sharing more of her wisdom and light with the world! – Deborah Hanekamp, "Mama Medicine" and author of Ritual Baths: Be Your Own HealerThis book is a fascinating journey through the symbolic language of feng shui and will forever influence the choices you make in creating your environments. With a compelling voice of warmth and compassion, Anjie Cho invites us into a deeper relationship with our living and working spaces as she takes us into the heart and spiritual essence of form. Her visualizations and contemplations further attune us to body sensations and energy flow; and through the many color photographs of kitchens, bedrooms, offices and more we see new meaning beneath every color, texture and shape. – Joan D. Stamm, author of The Language of Flowers in the Time of COVID, and Heaven and Earth are Flowers: Reflections on Ikebana and Buddhism.Anjie Cho’s new book is a beautiful invitation to explore the senses within ourselves and our space. She provides simple ways to create harmonious spaces while gently guiding the reader to align with mindful curiosity. This book is a powerful reminder of the interconnection we have to the spaces we live in, and the ability to heal from within. – Dr. Tamsin Lee, founder of Elemental Archetypes, a space sharing Daoist living to deepen the practice of healingWith impeccable timing in a chaotic world, Anjie nudges us to alter the space around us, to risk the uncommon and allow change to happen naturally. She moves beyond the rules and prescriptions of current feng shui offerings, and her golden threads of compassion and wisdom encourage us to be wholly ourselves. The guidance is gentle, simple, and easy—a gracious invitation to practice. – From the Introduction to Mindful Homes by Katherine Metz, founder of Feng Shui Storyboard, an archive of the teachings of His Holiness Grandmaster Professor Lin YunAnjie Cho is a rare gem. Her grounded and gentle approach shows us how to improve our spaces and lives by moving furniture, as well as the impact of understanding light, color, and space. Her work in creating holistic spaces is incredibly important to me and I’m stoked about all the new wisdom she’s put into Mindful Homes. Reading it will support you in all parts of your life, not just your home. – Katie Dalebout, author of Let It Out: A Journey Through Journaling and host of Let It Out PodcastIf you're curious about how mindfulness can be applied to your home, Anjie Cho's delightful book guides you through mindfulness practices that include our physical spaces. Mindful Homes applies the Buddhist teachings of how we are interconnected and interdependent with our inner and outer spaces. – Ethan Nichtern, author of The Road Home: A Contemporary Exploration of the Buddhist Path

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Book SynopsisDiscover how better to meet the stress and demands of daily life with accessible and gratifying ways to decompress and live each day more fully. The fast pace of contemporary life and the increasingly digital age we live in can overwhelm our peace, happiness and well-being. Checking our phones and engaging online are often necessary to stay connected and thrive in today’s world but doing so constantly and mindlessly can lead to unwanted anxiety, exhaustion and discontent. There is a better way to meet these everyday challenges. Through a mindful approach and relating to situations differently, Unplug and Unwind will do just that for you. Discover the many ways to benefit physically, emotionally and mentally, including how to feel more rested if you’re having trouble sleeping, tune into your breathing regularly to relax and be present, and explore your senses to experience renewed energy and pleasure. In this compendium of beautiful images and inspiring guidance, shift from doing to being and find more balance and happiness in your life.

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Book SynopsisMeditation and mindful practice to restore mind, body and spirit as you deal with the pain of loss. Loss is an inevitable part of life and the experience of grief can affect everyone. While nobody can predict the path of someone else’s grief, this book will guide you through the process with simple mindfulness-based exercises to restore mind, body and spirit. In Living with Grief, an updated edition of Mindfulness and Grief, each chapter focuses on a different aspect of grief, and aims to enable you to honour your loved one’s legacy while continuing your own life’s path. You will find out ways to cope with the pain of loss and embark on a healing journey, through breath and body exercises for feeling overwhelmed or unsteadied by grief to relaxation techniques that will help you to release tension and steady your mind. While Living with Grief is centred around the death of a loved one, the mindfulness practices in the book will also be helpful to readers experiencing other kinds of loss, such as separation, divorce, unemployment, health-related loss and relocation.

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Book SynopsisMindful meditations and delicious recipes that will encourage you to take control of your eating habits and really enjoy your food.Mindless eating is a modern-day malady. In today’s hectic world, we reach for unhealthy snacks for a quick energy boost, we don’t take proper lunch breaks, and we are constantly distracted while we eat. The enjoyment of eating is lost as a result. Mindful eating offers a new, positive way forward. By applying the principles of mindfulness, an ancient Buddhist practice, to our everyday eating habits we can make simple changes to our diet and learn how to appreciate and savor food. Rachel Bartholomew and Mandy Pearson demonstrate how easy-to-follow mindfulness meditations, inspiring stories from people who have benefited from mindful eating, and delicious recipes can set you on the path to a new and healthier way of eating.

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