Health & Wellbeing Books

Book SynopsisA Sunday Times top-ten title in 2007 and a bestseller ever since, I Before E (Except after C) has continued to inform and entertain its many readers. Offering reminders of mnemonics from our youth and containing countless more to help us in adult life, this handy collection contains all the memory aids you'll ever need to know: from well-known rhymes, mnemonics, and memorable sayings to a selection of more modern methods of boosting one's failing memory. I Before E (Except after C) will ensure you'll never struggle to remember names, dates, facts, figures and events ever again!Trade Reviewthe little poems that make a big difference to your brain power * Sunday Express Magazine *If you struggle to recall how many days there are in November and the difference between "their" and "there", this book could be your saving grace * The Sun *Bright ideas to keep your memory sharp... definitely a book for the bedside table * The Lady *An excellent way to drum in essential facts and spellings * The Daily Express *A fun and useful mix of mnemonics, rhymes and acronyms * Choice Magazine *A treasure trove of memory-joggers... a fun mix of reference and nostalgia, where you can visit foolproof ways to remember just about anything * The Weekly News *A must for every household! * Beige Magazine *This is much more than just nostalgia. A great family gift. * Angels and Urchins Magazine *

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Book SynopsisWhat Would Freud Do? uses the key ideas of more than 80 psychological thinkers, past and present, to shine new light onto today's everyday problems. Ever wondered what a great therapist like Freud or Jung would have to say about your horrible boss, your phone-checking addiction or an occasional wish to cheat on your partner? Ever wished someone would explain why you sometimes act like an idiot just when you want to look good, or generally keep doing things you don't really want to do?From Erich Fromm on how to find Mr/Mrs Right, to Jaak Panksepp on road rage and Magda Arnold on how to deal with 'banter', these theorists have intriuging suggestions for ways to see and do things differently. Divided into five sections, including 'What am I like?', and 'Why am I acting like this?', other questions include:-'My family's a nightmare -- shall I cut them off?'-'Is my partner lying to me?'-'Why do I keep buying the same brand all the time?'-'How can I stop people unfriending me on social media?'-'Why do I lie when she says "Does my bum look big in this?"'With Sarah Tomley's enlightening commentary throughout, this book provides the answers to the most deep and meaningful (or, indeed, shallow and meaningless) questions that you have ever pondered. A pocket guide to facing the hurdles and obstacles of life, with the advice of all the greatest psychologists at your fingertips.

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Book SynopsisTHE BESTSELLING NOVEL FOLLOW-UP TO WITTY BESTSELLER LIVE ALONE AND LIKE IT Orchids on Your Budget gives advice on all manner of subjects, from entertaining and creating the perfect capsule wardrobe to relinquishing the family estate. Lest you worry about how to put the advice into practice, each chapter concludes with a case study providing examples of women who heeded - and those lamentable souls who ignored - Marjorie's wise words.'It's not difficult to have fun out of economising (up to a point), both because of the sense of achievement it gives you and because everyone else is doing it, too . . . A slight financial pressure sharpens the wits, though it needn't sharpen the disposition. But it takes an interesting person to have an attractive menage on a shoe-string and to run it with gaiety and charm . . . Maybe you would rather play polo than pingpong, but if you've got an old pingpong set and no ponies, you'll get a lot more fun out of life from being a pingpong champion than from taking a dispirited whack with a polo mallet every now and then.'

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Book SynopsisMIND BODY DIABETES TYPE 1 AND TYPE 2 is a positively refreshing and unique information, support and practical resource book to emotionally and physically ''stop diabetes now''. Written with extensive experience of type one diabetes and top professional expertise in mind body medicine, this book provides a very new and exciting way of thinking about diabetes as well as containing ground breaking practical resources to stop diabetes.This book provides the tools to develop a completely different and inspiring mind-set to change and conquer the common perception and often daunting baggage of diabetes that can prove challenging for anyone to get to grips with. This book demonstrates how we don''t just have to ''manage'' diabetes and the vast array of emotions that go with it, it shows how to fully release them and live a life without limits. MIND BODY DIABETES TYPE 1 AND TYPE 2 is written in an easy to follow step by step format and supportive manner with down to earth personal experiences and research along the way - including managing the worst of this condition through to taking it in hand and experiencing extraordinary results and progress. This book will completely ''lift the lid on diabetes!'' and much current thinking around the condition. It provides the reader with a fresh, practical and positive approach to create dramatic change, also shown by the author''s very own personal work, experience and health.

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Book SynopsisByron Katie's extremely simple programme called The Work was explored in her previous, hugely popular, book, Loving What Is. In it she explained how easy it is to be confused by the mental gymnastics we all play in our minds, and how looking closely at our thoughts - and whether they are true - can bring us a life of integrity and happiness. Her second book questions everything we have been taught to think and do to find love and approval and shows how to make the transition to an effective, non-manipulative way of connecting with others. When you live your life focused on thoughts such as 'I need a man' or 'She doesn't care about me' you live in fear and end up lonely, stressed, heartbroken and depressed. However, when you start to explore The Work, you can begin to enquire into many of the unquestioned beliefs you have lived by, and can begin to change. Through 'I Need Your Love - Is It True?' readers can explore what happens in their mind when they believe they need love, appreciation and approval. When they realise the truth of what's really going on inside them there is no doubt they can find real love and mutual understanding, expecially with the help of Byron Katie's wisdom and compassion.Trade ReviewA visionary for the new millennium * Time *Byron Katie's Work is a great blessing for our planet * Eckhart Tolle, author of The Power of Now *No less than a revolutionary way to live your life. The question is: are we brave enough to accept it? * Erica Jong, author of Fear of Flying *I love Katie and her Work...both love and wisdom are there. * Lama Surya Das, author of Awakening the Buddha Within *Katie's Work is a simple method that anyone can use to untangle difficulties in work, love and family * John Tarrant, Zen teacher and author *

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Book Synopsis'And the time came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom' Anaïs NinElizabeth Lesser shows how it is possible to deal with fearful change or a painful loss and be reborn, like the Phoenix, to a more vibrant and enlightened self. In Broken Open she shares penetrating tales from her own life, the lives of those she has taught and counselled and the lives of friends and family, tales that explore the big challenges of death, illness and divorce, as well as the daily roller coaster rides of relationships, parenting and work. Woven into these stories are quotations from great poets and philosophers. And following them is a toolbox of valuable aids, including meditation, psychological enquiry and spiritual practice. The result is a book that runs the gamut of the human experience, and in a style that is genuine, funny, often heartbreaking, but always inspiring, she shows us how we, too, can allow the pain of adversity to break us open instead of breaking us down, making us bitter or closing our hearts.Trade ReviewNever again will a painful experience wipe me out. This book shows how you can transform any difficult transition into a time of great strength and awakening. * Jane Fonda *Elizabeth Lesser bravely and beautifully explores one of the most compelling questions of life: how do we emerge from suffereing and challenge with real, encompassing wisdom and love -- Sharon Salzberg, author of Lovingkindness

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Book SynopsisIs entrepreneurial success atrributed to intelligence or is it just sheer luck? How do you manage the creative people you depend on in your team? A 33-year-old entrepreneur who has made over $580 million offers his wise and witty answer in this guide to building a successful business. Lucky or Smart? is the first truly authentic guide to an entrepreneurial life, written by someone who lives it everyday. Bo Peabody started an Internet company as a 19-year-old student. It helped change the way we communicate by providing the average person with the means to create their own home page. Peabody sold his business to Lycos for nearly $60 million. At the first possible moment, he sold - right before the Internet crash. Thus, the question at the heart of this book: is Bo Peabody lucky or smart? Peabody says he was smart enough to realize he was being lucky, but along the way he discovered what is essential to entrepreneurial success: you have to know if you are an entrepreneur or a manager; you have to know how to manage the creative and often difficult people in your business; and you need to make your business fundamentally innovative, morally compelling, and philosophically positive.

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Book SynopsisSuper Coaching is for anyone wanting to succeed in a frenetic and unpredictable world. Coaching is an extremely successful new trend: a coach is a cross between a psycho-analyst and personal trainer, someone who is there to motivate and inspire you to work things out for yourself. This book means that you don't have to find your own personal coach - everything you need to know is here. Getting the job done is no longer good enough: relationships, whether with colleagues, customers, friends and family, are our greatest asset and the key to career success and personal happiness. Ben Renshaw's many media credits include relationship coach for C4's award-winning series Perfect Match. Graham Alexander is the founder of business coaching in Europe with just under 20 years' experience in the field. Together they make a unique team, showing you how to follow coaching principles to achieve everything you want in a career and life.

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Book SynopsisAre you looking for essential information on how to pass a numeracy test? Practise & Pass Professional: Numeracy Tests is essential reading for anyone who wants to shine during any recruitment process that includes the numeracy test. Companies increasingly use numeracy tests to help narrow down short lists of job applicants so it is vital you are prepared to pass this test to increase your chances of getting the job. Numeracy Tests is written by business psychologists who specialise in recruitment and is packed full of hundreds of real-life tests so you know what to expect and can practise the numeracy tests yourself to maximise your chances of passing. The tests are supported with tips and advice so that you are completely at ease with the process and can take the test feeling confident and capable. Don’t let the numeracy test jeopardise your job application; with the advice and tips in this book you’ll be well-prepared to perform at your very best and win the job you deserve. Practise & Pass Professional is a new series from Trotman that ensures you prepare for and pass key recruitment selection tests. Each workbook is packed with hundreds of real test questions used in graduate and professional recruitment, as well as insider advice and tips on how you can practise and pass. Written by recruitment specialists, you will find all the answers at your fingertips so you pass with flying colours. Table of ContentsChapter 1. Why do you have to take a test anyway? • Why employers use numerical tests • How numerical tests can be your friend Chapter 2. Practise and pass numerical tests Developing your personal best test score • What is your personal best? • 3-steps for developing your personal best: knowledge, strategies, practise Step one: Knowledge: Know your enemy! • How numerical tests work • Numerical tests and the demands of the job • Different levels of numerical testing • Numerical test materials • Some myths about numerical tests Step two: Strategies: Levelling the playing field • How test strategies can help you • Psyching yourself before the test session • Surviving the test session Step three: Practise: Doesn’t make perfect • What practise helps? • Developing your raw numerical ability Chapter 3. Numerical reasoning practise questions Chapter 4. Numerical reasoning practise questions Chapter 5. Numerical reasoning practise questions Chapter 6. Online numerical testing • How it works • Cheats never prosper Chapter 7. What happens after taking the test? • How results are used • What the results mean • Getting the most from feedback Chapter 8. Your testing rights • How you should be treated • Testing best practise • Test security Chapter 9. Further resources

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Book SynopsisAre you looking for essential information on how to pass a verbal reasoning test? Practise & Pass Professional: Verbal Reasoning Tests is essential reading for anyone who wants to shine during any recruitment process that includes the verbal reasoning test. Companies increasingly use verbal reasoning tests to help narrow down short lists of job applicants so it is vital you are prepared to pass this test to increase your chances of getting the job. Verbal Reasoning Tests is written by business psychologists who specialise in recruitment and is packed full of hundreds of real-life tests so you know what to expect and can practise the verbal reasoning tests yourself to maximise your chances of passing. The tests are supported with tips and advice so that you are completely at ease with the process and can take the test feeling confident and capable. Don’t let the verbal reasoning test jeopardise your job application; with the advice and tips in this book you’ll be well-prepared to perform at your very best and win the job you deserve. Practise & Pass Professional is a new series from Trotman that ensures you prepare for and pass key recruitment selection tests. Each workbook is packed with hundreds of real test questions used in graduate and professional recruitment, as well as insider advice and tips on how you can practise and pass. Written by recruitment specialists, you will find all the answers at your fingertips so you pass with flying colours.

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Book SynopsisThe all-in-one jobhunter's bible. Expert advice on all aspects of job hunting, including CV writing, dealing with tough interview questions, finding unadvertised jobs, and making the most of LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Monster and other online jobhunting tools. If you're looking for a new job or just need a hand getting on the career ladder then You're Hired: Total Job Search is your one-stop-shop for landing the job of your dreams. Packed full of practical exercises and handy tips, this totally up-to-date, helpful guide will take you through the entire recruitment process and includes advice on how to: · Plan your job search and find career opportunities · Write an impressive and compelling CV that makes you stand out from the crowd · Work with recruitment agents and consultants to maximise your chances · Perform successfully at interview · Pass assessment centre tests with flying colours · Negotiate the job contract and make a good impression on your first day Job seekers, expert career coach, Jeremy I'Anson helps you on your job search and giving you just what you need to find and get the perfect role. For more information about the book and extracts try http://totaljobsearchonline.com/

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Book SynopsisThe complete guide to finding work for anyone aged 50 and over. Whatever your circumstances – from a change of career, a move to self-employment, a need to earn a decent income, or wishing to decrease your hours to free up time for other pursuits, this invaluable book helps readers to define their individual work needs and learn the modern techniques for successful job hunting. Helping readers to refocus and build confidence in the job market, the contents include getting in the right mind set, establishing clear goals, social media, networking, CV writing, interviews, stereotypes and how to deal with them, and self-employment.Trade Review' ... a great resource ... full of savvy, smart career and job-search tips based on a real understanding of what employers are looking for' * John Lees, author of How to Get a Job You Love *Table of ContentsList of activities About the author Acknowledgements Foreword by John Lees Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 2 Mindset Chapter 3 What am I going to do? Chapter 4 Why should I get the job? Chapter 5 Processes and systems Chapter 6 I’m 65+ Chapter 7 Connecting with others Chapter 8 21st-century CVs Chapter 9 LinkedIn and social media Chapter 10 Promoting yourself and being found Chapter 11 Taking a direct approach Chapter 12 Traditional job search Chapter 13 Alternatives to a permanent full-time job Chapter 14 Interviews at 50+ Chapter 15 Staying motivated Chapter 16 How to stay employable Appendix 1 Some employers who welcome older applicants Appendix 2 Useful links

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Book SynopsisThe internet is transforming the way in which the world of work operates, and those who understand how to make the most of the online environment are best equipped to progress their careers. For those who find the world of social media and online career sites baffling, there’s a risk of being left behind. This book explains how to use technology to your best advantage, giving you the tools to improve your digital footprint and maximise your chance of getting recruited online. Using real life examples, the step-by-step process includes: Who to trust online Getting to grips with LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Google+ Effective online communication Making an impact Finding vacancies and other opportunities How to embrace technology in recruitment practice With this easy-to-read advice you will be able to embrace how the internet is changing the world of careers, by having the skills to make the most of the career progression opportunities technology has to offer. The You’re Hired! series from Trotman guides job hunters through the challenging process of finding and securing their perfect role. Each book is written by an expert in their field and is filled with tips, advice and useful exercises to help prepare for every stage of the job search.Table of ContentsAbout the authors Acknowledgements Who is this book for? A note on the use of examples and URLs Introduction: Using the internet to advance your career Chapter 1 Change is inevitable – be an adventurous explorer! Chapter 2 Information is power – collect as much as you can Chapter 3 The internet is a jungle – be a critical thinker Chapter 4 Networks are vital – be an effective connector Chapter 5 Interactions is important – be a perceptive communicator Chapter 6 Building a brand – be a skilled storyteller Chapter 7 Your footprint lingers – be a diligent curator Final thoughts – If you can’t beat ‘em, you’d better join ‘em Internet-to English dictionary Endnotes Notes

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Book SynopsisThe career development sector is continually evolving in line with changes in society, technology and the needs of clients. Maintaining and developing the skills and knowledge to practise effectively in any part of the sector is a cornerstone of professional practice. Yet in straitened times, the funding and time to undertake Continuous Professional Development can be difficult to find. This unique handbook contextualises CPD for the sector, examines why it is important and to whom, offers practical insights on practitioner research and reflective practice and then provides a wealth of information on the many ways in which CPD can be undertaken by both those who are employed and self-employed. With many practical activities, reflection points and case studies throughout, readers will be able to identify their own needs and develop CPD solutions that will support them in developing skills and knowledge to further enhance their own practice. For practitioners who want to own and direct their professional development, this is a must-read guide.Trade Review“A thought-provoking book for the experienced practitioner and an absolute essential for the reading list for anyone training to join the career development profession.” -- Erica Rowell, Director of RGG Associates for Career Development Training, UK“An important book for all those who care about their own practice and the standards of practice in this profession.” -- Anne Chant, Assistant Director of the Centre for Career and Personal Development, Canterbury Christ Church University, UK"A must-read for people who care about their CPD" -- Jan Ellis, CDI Chief ExecutiveTable of ContentsFigures & Tables About the authors Acknowledgements Foreword Chapter 1. Introduction Chapter 2. Continuous professional development in the career development sector Chapter 3. Being a professional in the career development sector Chapter 4. Reflecting on practice Chapter 5. Becoming a practitioner researcher Chapter 6. CPD for self-employed practitioners Chapter 7. The internet, social media and international CPD opportunities Chapter 8. National Occupational Standards and competence frameworks Chapter 9. A-Z and developing your own career Chapter 10. Moving on – what you are going to do next! Appendix 1 – Practitioner researcher project pro forma Appendix 2 – CPD action plan Index Further reflection pages

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Book SynopsisCovering all aspects of the research, decision-making, planning and adjustment process, Studying Abroad is your personal compendium of the exciting array of undergraduate and postgraduate opportunities on offer overseas. With handy tips and advice from students who have lived and studied in another part of the world, this guide will lead you through each stage step-by-step, offering vital guidance on how to prepare for and settle into life abroad, including: • where to start your search and how to find accredited courses and institutions • preparing for applications and admissions tests • navigating the visa application process • what you can expect to pay in your chosen country, and where to find financial support • adjusting to life in a new country • finding work while studying. With up-to-date information on the most popular study abroad regions, including Europe, the USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Asia, Studying Abroad is the essential handbook to learning overseas, providing all you need to know to get you started on your search and prepare for a new educational and cultural adventure abroad.Table of ContentsIntroduction Chapter 1. Why study abroad? Chapter 2. What you need to know before you go Chapter 3. Alternative options Chapter 4. Researching your options Chapter 5. Studying in Europe Chapter 6. Studying in the USA Chapter 7. Studying in Canada Chapter 8. Studying in Australia Chapter 9. Studying in New Zealand Chapter 10. Studying in Asia Chapter 11. Studying in the rest of the world Chapter 12. Further research and resources Glossary Index of advertisers

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Book SynopsisAre you looking for an exciting opportunity to travel and work abroad? Teaching English as a foreign language is a fun and rewarding career choice if you want to see the world. Whether you’re a trained teacher, newly qualified or want to travel the globe, Teaching English Abroad is the most comprehensive guide to finding and securing a teaching job abroad. Packed with hundreds of different schools and placements across 90 countries from South Korea to Australia, there are a huge range of opportunities to choose from, including both long and short-term placements. Teaching English Abroad provides all the essential information you need, region by region, so you have a safe and successful trip. Inside find out: How valuable qualifications are to teaching abroad Which ELT courses available, lasting from a weekend to 3 years Where to search for jobs from recruitment organisations to websites How to prepare for your trip abroad and overcome any issues How other teachers found their work from personal accounts Now in its 16th edition, this new edition includes more than 50 new employer listings - from Switzerland to Taiwan, Georgia to Kenya, and Hungary to Bolivia. Trade Review"We consider this to be our bible!" -- Managing Director * TEFL Worldwide, Prague *

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Book Synopsis The Graduate Career Handbook is the complete guide to graduate career planning and job hunting for students and graduates, offering vital guidance on how to discover your potential, what to do after graduation, how to maximise your employability, and kick-start your career. Organised in simple chapters, this graduate career guide book is designed to help you address the various issues you experience as you move through university and into work, uniquely starting from your first year at uni and taking you through to your first days at work and beyond. It is packed with career advice and guidance for students and new graduates. Topics include: How to use self-reflection to identify possible career paths How to gain work experience and build employability skills The importance of networking and research Whether to consider postgraduate study Recruitment practices and what to do if you need a Plan B How to make a good first impression at work and career management Whether you have your heart set on a particular career, have a few ideas about possible lines of work, or wondering what job should I do , this book is for you. If you know what you want to do, it offers vital guidance on how to achieve your ambition and land your dream job; if you don t have a clue, it will help you work out what your next step should be. With handy tips, checklists and real-life examples throughout, this You re Hired guide will help you to supercharge your career and get the graduate job you want! A well-rounded and accessible book that covers everything you need to know. Highly recommended! Stuart Johnson, Director of the Careers Service, University of Bristol A timely book from two experts who really understand graduate careers. Stephen Isherwood, Chief Executive of the Association of Graduate Recruiters ·Trade Review“Hooley and Grant’s debut handbook offers students and new graduates a fast read to successful entry to working life. Thorough, sharp and accessible, the handbook will become a must-read for those aiming at a graduate job.” * Jane Artess, Chair of the National Institute for Career Education and Counselling *“A timely book from two experts who really understand graduate careers. Follow the advice in these pages and you’ll be a good few steps closer to getting a job and, more importantly, getting one you enjoy.” * Stephen Isherwood, Chief Executive of the Association of Graduate Recruiters *“This is a well-rounded and accessible book that's really helpfully structured and covers everything you need to know. The authors have a vast amount of knowledge and experience between them and a real knack of communicating. You can dip in at any point and the tips, activities and case studies make it super practical. Highly recommended!” * Stuart Johnson, Director of the Careers Service, University of Bristol *Table of ContentsAbout the authors Acknowledgements Who is this book for? A note on the use of URLs, references and examples Introduction Chapter 1. I just don't know what to do with myself Chapter 2. Making the most of your degree Chapter 3. Are you experienced? Chapter 4. It's not what you know, it's who you know Chapter 5. Look before you leap Chapter 6. Should I stay or should I go? Chapter 7. Successful applications and interviews Chapter 8. Help me! Chapter 9. The importance of plan B Chapter 10. Starting work Chapter 11. If at first you don't succeed... Conclusion - final thoughts Endnotes

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Book SynopsisGod invented marriage. So it seems rather obvious to look to our Maker for marriage instructions. Yet by nature we prefer to work it out for ourselves, starting with our own needs, hopes and desires. This book turns our thinking upside down. The author examines the Bible's teaching on marriage, while remaining firmly earthed in the twenty-first-century world where messing up, heartbreak, divorce and sexual chaos are distressingly common. Starting with God's grace applied to our pain and failure, the author centres on God's plan for sex and marriage, one of service. Whether you are an engaged couple preparing for marriage, or have been married for many years, this Biblical wisdom will help you grow your love and commitment both to one another and to God.Trade ReviewRefreshing, rigorous and readable. This book acts as a corrective to exaggerated claims and self-indulgent attitudes concerning marriage endemic in our culture, and becomes a call to joyful biblical simplicity and true God-centred liberty in marrige. * John and Ann Benton *An invaluable challenge to deepen and strengthen relationships, through a fresh understanding of God's purpose for marriage. * Jason and Rachel Gardner *An excellent, challenging and helpful book * Martin and Elizabeth Goldsmith *Ash’s book is one I use for premarital counselling. Concise, thoughtful, intelligent, biblical, and full of that increasingly rare commodity—common sense. I heartily recommend it as a book to read and also as a basis for framing and informing pastoral discussions with Christian couples who are looking toward marriage and want a realistic but encouraging picture of what to expect. A great book. -- Carl R. Trueman * Professor of Biblical and Religious Studies, Grove City College *Into a world debating the value and purpose of marriage comes this little book called Married for God. It is a wonderful introduction to the purpose and function of marriage and intimacy. This book is perfect for couples contemplating marriage, and it is a good reminder to those already committed to marriage of why God designed it for our flourishing. Darrell L. Bock, Executive Director of Cultural Engagement, The Hendricks Center, Dallas Theological Seminary * Website *Engaged couples would benefit from carefully reading this book. The way Ash applies the Bible is pithy, practical, and wise. Andy Naselli, Associate Professor of Systematic Theology and New Testament, Bethlehem College & Seminary * Website *In Married for God, Christopher Ash provides a biblical foundation for a God-centered understanding of marriage that will help to correct weak and idolatrous perspectives and lead to honoring God and edifying his people. He offers biblical commentary and theological conclusions with real-life vignettes for seamless application. Among the many books on marriage, this one gets to the point with clarity and robust theological insight. Erik and Donna Thoennes, Professor of Theology, Biola University; Pastor at Grace Evangelical Free Church, La Mirada, California; and his wife, Adjunct Professor, Biola University * Website *

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Book SynopsisYou long to be free but... Pornography has reached epidemic proportions. And in God's eyes porn is ugly. It devalues other human beings and the good gift of sex in favour of a destructive imitation. Tim Chester points us to something infinitely better, something that captivates without causing shame, remorse or embarrassment: the glory and beauty of Christ. We are made to be satisfied with God alone, and told to avoid the sin that hinders our relationship with him. Tim exposes the lies and deceptions of porn, inviting us to be fully free, and showing positively and practically how this can be possible in daily life. We can be captured by a better vision.Trade ReviewFantastic practical and realistic help... I highly commend this timely book. -- Carl Beech * General Director of Christian Vision for Men *A lifeline for those who feel trapped... A message of grace, strength and hope. -- Ian Coffey * Lecturer at Moorlands College, conference speaker and author *Will rescue many a marriage and restore many a man to a place where purity and passion coexist in biblical relationship. -- Steve Gaukroger * Clarion Trust International *Honest and hard-hitting, yet full of grace. -- Tim Rudge * UCCF *Timely and relevant. -- Nigel Pollock * TSCF, New Zealand *

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Book Synopsis'A very thoughtful, balanced and practical approach.' - J.John, Evangelist Worry has reached epidemic proportions. Many are suffering in silence, unsure if psychological solutions are appropriate for them, or if biblical teaching can lead them to freedom. The Worry Book offers a fresh solution: seeing the process of worry as the problem, rather than getting stuck into individual concerns. We can often use worry to create a sense of certainty and control, but the illusion is temporary, and we generate even more problems in the process. Here we learn about the factors behind worry, and how to disable the cycle of worry and tolerate uncertainty - principles we can apply to every situation. This is a journeyman's guide through the comedy and heartache of discovering worry's function, and so removing its power. Good theology and psychology combine here to offer new perspectives and real hope. You will find real lives and real people, and solutions which are both practical and doable.Trade ReviewA very thoughtful, balanced and practical approach. -- J.John * Evangelist *Will help many anxious Christians to break free from the "worry rules" that prevent them from enjoying the perfect love that overcomes all fear. -- Dr Trevor Stammers * Former GP and Chair of Christian Medical Council Fellowship *A very thoughtful, balanced and practical approach. -- Pablo Martinez * Author, speaker and psychiatrist *The Worry Book is written from a very personal perspective, showing real insight into the world of the worrier, and, most importantly, it is written with compassion. -- Professor Mark Freeston * Professor of Clinical Psychology at Newcastle University, UK *

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Book SynopsisEvery long-term relationship can become stagnant after a while. This book has been developed by experts to provide the support you may need if you are having relationship or sexual problems, or want to rediscover the passion and sensuality you enjoyed when first together. The different seasons of life and the effects they can have on your sexual feelings are sensitively explored, from settling down and starting a family, through mid- life crises to the menopause and beyond. Here you will find fantastic ideas for spicing up your love life - whatever the age of your relationship, from the first flush of spring to the golden years of a long partnership.

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Book Synopsissimple ways to revive and restore well-being, and feel fabulous all over - amazing techniques to recharge both your mind and body, and to improve your health, shown step by step in more than 275 beautiful photographs

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Book SynopsisRunning is one of the most popular activities worldwide, and provides an incredible feeling of achievement as well as offering an enjoyable and accessible way to get fit. This superb book is an ideal reference guide for beginners, with easy-to-follow advice and guidance on getting started, staying motivated, and improving your performance. To help you begin to run, the first part of the book provides practical advice, including basic health checks, progressive walk/run programmes, a six-week plan of running for fitness, and exercises to build up strength. Appropriate clothing and equipment, stretching exercises and warm-up routines are described. Once you have achieved a certain standard you may want to try an event, and there is a special section devoted to explaining what kinds of events are suitable, from a 5K walk/run to a marathon. With over 300 photographs and illustrations, including step-by-step instruction, this expert book is essential reading for anyone who wants to begin and to improve their running. This title is the perfect introduction to one of today's fastest-growing and most popular activities, full of tips to help you stay motivated. It provides a fascinating insight into the world of running and its history, with a survey of the greatest runners and famous races. It includes start-up advice on basic health checks, running kit and footwear, core strength training and stretching exercises, and more. As you develop your distance and running skills there are progressive walk/run programmes and guidance on building up miles and hill running. It contains expert advice on pre-run and post-run nutrition, and entering and training for events. Clear and instructive step-by-step photographic sequences throughout make it easy to start and keep running.

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Book SynopsisTake the most potent ingredients from Eastern eroticism, add sumptuous photographs, and mix in a tantalizing blend of ancient and modern wisdom. Wrap it all up in an irresistible gift format. The result? An irresistible pocket-size Kama Sutra that offers a magic potion for the best sex ever!Four sensuous chapters explain it all. Go "Slow and Soulful," with the secret recipe for languid lovemaking that lasts for hours and hours: it's like taking a sensual tour of your partner's body. For sex driven by speed, urgency, and excitement, choose "Fast and Passionate" positions--including one called "Driving in the Peg." "Deep and Erotic" presents a menu of intensely penetrative positions, while "Adventurous" lives up to its name for creative, challenging, and fun moves! All the sex-enhancing ideas come from the classic texts--The Kama Sutra, Ananga Ranga, and The Perfumed Garden--and provide timeless wisdom that leads to truly intimate sex that helps lovers feel connected both in mind and body.

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Book SynopsisAn illustrated natural health resource for women. It shows how women can use nutrition, lifestyle and natural therapies to keep themselves fit and well. It provides the answers to the questions that women commonly (or occasionally) ask about their bodies and physiology - why things happen to them specifically, and what they can do to fix them.

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Book SynopsisThe Irish do death differently.Funeral attendance is a solemn duty - but it can also be a big day out, requiring sophisticated crowd control, creative parking solutions and a high-end sound system. Despite having the same basic end-of-life infrastructure as other Western countries, Irish culture handles death with a unique blend of dignified ritual and warm sociability.In Sorry for Your Trouble, Ann Marie Hourihane holds up a mirror to the Irish way of death: the funny bits, the sad bits, and the hard-to-explain bits that tell us so much about who we are. She follows the last weeks of a woman's life in hospice; she witnesses an embalming; she attends inquests; she talks to people working to prevent suicide; she follows the team of specialists working to locate the remains of people 'disappeared' by the IRA; and she visits some of Ireland's most contested graves. She also explores the strange and sometimes surprising histories of Irish death practices, from the traditional wake and ritual lamentations to the busy commerce between anatomists and bodysnatchers. And she goes to funerals, of ordinary and extraordinary people all over the country - including that of her own father. 'I had joined a club,' she writes, 'the club of people who have lost someone very close to them.' And then, with her family, she sets about planning a funeral in the middle of a pandemic.Sorry for Your Trouble sheds fresh, wise and witty light on a key pillar of Irish culture: a vast but strangely underexplored subject. Rich, sparkling and eye-opening, it is one of the best books ever written about Irish life.___________________________'A beautiful, insightful reflection on a very, very peculiar country's approach to the oddest experience of them all' RYAN TUBRIDY'Hugely moving and illuminating. All of life, somehow, is here' TANYA SWEENEY, IRISH INDEPENDENT'Moving, comforting and funny' BUSINESS POSTTrade ReviewAnn Marie Hourihane is the most elegant and insightful chronicler of contemporary Ireland. In Sorry for Your Trouble she explores perhaps the most distinctive aspect of its culture with compassion, erudition, wit and a wonderful precision of feeling and expression. This is, paradoxically, an endlessly vivid reflection, not just on Irish life, but on life itself. Funny, brilliant and deeply moving, it is a lamp to hold up against the dying of the light -- Fintan O'TooleA beautiful, insightful reflection on a very, very peculiar country's approach to the oddest experience of them all -- Ryan TubridyHugely moving and illuminating. All of life, somehow, is here -- Tanya Sweeney * Irish Independent *Powerful -- Patrick Freyne * Irish Times *Moving, comforting and funny, everything a good Irish send-off should be * Business Post *

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Book Synopsis‘A natural storyteller with a Sedaris-like eye for black humour. There are sharp splinters of comic relief … compelling and nuanced.” Edel Coffey, Irish Times Quick-witted, charismatic and generous; angry, vicious and hurt; in pubs all over Cork City, Noelle McCarthy's mother Carol rages against her life and everything she has lost. Soon after leaving college, in the early years of the millennium, Noelle flees. Even on the other side of the world, with fame and success within her grasp, Noelle cannot escape an appetite for self-destruction. Life spirals out of control until she too is in danger of losing everything. At thirty, she pulls back from the brink.Over a decade later, Carol is dying. Finally, it seems, mother and daughter will make peace. Except Carol has no interest in admitting her own mortality - she will die as she lived, entirely on her own terms. If there is any reckoning to be done between past and present, Noelle will be doing it on her own.Grand is the deeply moving and surprisingly funny outcome of Noelle's yearning to understand her mother, and to make sense of their lives, together and apart. Most of all, it is a dazzlingly honest memoir about becoming a modern woman._____2023 Non-Fiction Winner at the Ockham New Zealand Book Awards‘Exquisitely written … profoundly moving. And like all great memoirs it is hilarious in parts. If, like, me, you love the personal essays of Sinéad Gleeson and Emilie Pine, you’ll adore this’ Sunday Independent'Desperately funny, hysterically sad, so beautiful and so humane. All of life is in it' Meg Mason'Hooked me like a fish' New York Times‘A really vivacious account of frayed family relationships across the decades and around the world’ Financial Times Podcast Trade ReviewA natural storyteller with a Sedaris-like eye for black humour. There are sharp splinters of comic relief . . . compelling and nuanced -- Edel Coffey * Irish Times *Desperately funny, hysterically sad, so beautiful and so humane. All of life is in it. I utterly adored it -- Meg MasonGrand hooked me like a fish . . . a tale of recovery and growth [and] deep, deep love * New York Times *Exquisitely written . . . profoundly moving. And like all great memoirs it is hilarious in parts. If, like me, you love the personal essays of Sinéad Gleeson and Emilie Pine, you'll adore this * Sunday Independent *A really vivacious account of frayed family relationships across decades and around the world * Financial Times *Remarkably funny, honest and often sad . . . there's a whole pile of un-maudlin heart and a whole lot of love here * Sunday Independent *A searingly honest memoir, as close to the bone as it is to the heart -- Maia DunphyDeeply moving and surprisingly funny * Irish Examiner *I loved it! The writing is stunning. Noelle McCarthy has an incredible knack for sharing the darkest of memories with a lightness of touch. You won't want to put this book down, but once you do, every gorgeous word will haunt you. Beautiful and compelling -- Tara FlynnSavagely brilliant * Business Post *A fierce and sometimes hilarious reflection on the maddening endurance of love between mother and daughter. McCarthy's prose sparkles in the darkness of addiction, shame, and inherited trauma. I devoured this book -- Aingeala FlanneryGrand is a love story and occasionally a hate story too. A vital, unexpected love letter to family, flaws, and the fact that none of us is perfect. McCarthy writes to remind us that sometimes you have to pull at the threads, perhaps unravel completely, to find your way back to a life a little less undone -- Cristín LeachAn eloquent exploration of generational trauma told with immense wit and candour. Compellingly readable -- Hilary FanninA rich, unsettling read - a bit like jumping on a moving train as it speeds through shifting landscapes. Enthralling, unnerving and above all, honest -- Lia MillsI really loved this book . . . beautifully endearing and candid -- June CaldwellHumane and wryly funny . . . so readable, relatable and ultimately uplifting -- Elizabeth BoyleAlready acclaimed in New Zealand, it doesn't hold back any punches in describing a difficult relationship with her alcoholic mother (and is insightful about the restraints imposed on an intelligent woman of her mother's generation living in conservative, Catholic Ireland.) * Irish Examiner *Terrific energy . . . sparkling and evocative -- Alannah Hopkin * Irish Examiner *

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Book SynopsisThis is a lovely humorous book that is easy to read with great visual illustrations, advice and tips at the very beginning of the motherhood journey.

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Book SynopsisSo you're going to be a dad, now what? Is the perfect book for new dads to really get to know their stuff about pregnancy, birth and newborn's -absolutely full of brightly coloured, easy to understand pictures to help any new dad into fatherhood.

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Book SynopsisSex scholarship has a long history in anthropology, from the studies of voyeuristic Victorian gentlemen ethnographers, to more recent analyses of gay sex, transsexualism, and the newly visible forms of contemporary sexuality in the West. The Anthropology of Sex draws on the comparative field research of anthropologists to examine the relationship between sex as identity, practice and experience. Sexual cultures vary enormously and, while often the topic of tabloid titillation, they are more rarely subjected to strict cultural analysis. The Anthropology of Sex is the first work to critically synthesise over a century of comparative expertise, knowledge and understanding of diverse sexual forms. - Explores sexuality from diversity to perversity and asks how diverse sexual practices are linked. - Probes the cultural and comparative context of contemporary sexual practice and belief. - Examines the shaping of sex by global and globalizing forces. The Anthropology of Sex will be key reading for undergraduate and postgraduate courses in anthropology and related disciplines.Trade Review"This excellent book brings together cutting edge theory with a wide range of ethnographic evidence. It is a fascinating account of sexuality and all its many facets, raising issues of power, pleasure, taboo and more. An intriguing and engrossing read. - Heather Montgomery, Senior Lecturer in Childhood Studies, The Open University This volume not only brings sex - finally - into the centre of a discipline concerned with the different ways that people deal with the basics of human life, it is also a perfect combination of cross-cultural comparison and fieldwork examples at its best. - Dieter Haller, Chair for Social Anthropology, Ruhr-Universität Bochum"Table of ContentsPreface1. Sexual Advances2. Beautiful Bodies 3. Dancing Desires 4. Erotic Economies 5. Foreign Affairs 6. Forbidden Frontiers 7. Sex Crimes 8. Intimate Cultures References Index

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Book SynopsisBecome an expert patient and learn how to best manage your arthrtisArthritis is one of the most common causes of disability, affecting areas in and around the joints and bringing misery to a staggering 10 million people in the UK and 46 million in the USA. Arthritis occurs not just amongst older age groups but across all age ranges, and impacts hugely on the lives of sufferers and their families. Dr Chris Jenner's easy-to-read and highly informative book shows that much of the suffering experienced as a result of this painful condition is unnecessary. Starting with a no-nonsense look at the condition itself, Dr Jenner focuses on the many ways in which arthritis can affect daily life and leads the reader through the variety of options available to sufferers. He shows how the effects of this potentially debilitating disease can be minimised so that quality of life is restored.Contents: Preface; Part I Understanding Arthritis; 1. What is Arthritis?; 2. Arthritis - The Statistics; 3. Types of Arthritis; 4. Related and Secondary Medical Conditions; 5. What Causes Arthritis?; 6. Diagnosing Arthritis; 7. Aggravating Factors; 8. Top Arthritis Myths; Part II Living with Arthritis; 9. The Physical, Emotional and Psychological Impacts of Arthritis; 10. Acceptance Issues; 11. How Relationships Are Affected; 12. Work Issues; 13. Mobility and Disability Issues Benefits and Allowances; 14. Image Issues; 15. Parenting a Child with Arthritis; 16. Support for Arthritis Sufferers; Part III Treating and Managing Arthritis; 17. Pain Management; 18. Medications and Contraindications; 19. Non-Pharmaceutical Treatments 20. The Role of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy; 21. Diet and Lifestyle; 22. Caring for Your Joints; 23. How to Control Stress; Part IV Understanding Medico-Legal Implications; 24. Personal Injury Claims and Arthritis; 25. Medico-Legal Experts and Personal Injury Solicitors; Conclusion; Index.Trade Review"Written by one of the UK's leading consultants on pain control, this authoritative, yet easily comprehensible book, delivers a high level of understanding and practical advice to the reader. Highly recommended."Table of ContentsPreface; Part I Understanding Arthritis; 1. What is Arthritis?; 2. Arthritis - The Statistics; 3. Types of Arthritis; 4. Related and Secondary Medical Conditions; 5. What Causes Arthritis?; 6. Diagnosing Arthritis; 7. Aggravating Factors; 8. Top Arthritis Myths; Part II Living with Arthritis; 9. The Physical, Emotional and Psychological Impacts of Arthritis; 10. Acceptance Issues; 11. How Relationships Are Affected; 12. Work Issues; 13. Mobility and Disability Issues Benefits and Allowances; 14. Image Issues; 15. Parenting a Child with Arthritis; 16. Support for Arthritis Sufferers; Part III Treating and Managing Arthritis; 17. Pain Management; 18. Medications and Contraindications; 19. Non-Pharmaceutical Treatments 20. The Role of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy; 21. Diet and Lifestyle; 22. Caring for Your Joints; 23. How to Control Stress; Part IV Understanding Medico-Legal Implications; 24. Personal Injury Claims and Arthritis; 25. Medico-Legal Experts and Personal Injury Solicitors; Conclusion; Index.

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Book SynopsisBuying property at auction is nerve-wracking, exhilarating and can be hugely profitable - as long as you know the pitfalls to avoid. In this step-by-step guide you will learn why so many successful developers and investors buy at auction - and how you can buy and profit from property auctions.Offering expert tips and guidance you will be walked through the property auction process from start to finish - and be equipped with the knowledge you need to profit from property auctions.Comprehensive and easy to follow, the guide is packed full of case studies, expert tips and watch points for the novice property auction buyer. The guide features: how to find auction property; tips for viewing; preparation checklist; how to calculate your bid price; research the market; raise finance; costs works; check legal paperwork; auction sale day; after the auction; real tales of auction buys; and, a directory of auction houses.

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Book SynopsisThis inspirational book contains the guiding principles to help you become a successful property investor. Whether you want to invest in buy-to-let, have a go at some development projects, or take a calculated risk on some speculative opportunities you can succeed if you follow the essential rules in this book. You will discover how to:· Think, act and live like a successful property investor· Develop the skills needed to identify potential opportunities · Undertake buy-to-let and refurbishment projects which make money · Develop the techniques and skills you need to manage the cash flows· Improve your business analysis skills · Enhance your market understanding and improve your service levels to increase your return on investment.Each rule is followed by action points that will direct your investment decision making and increase your confidence.

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Book SynopsisWith the right care, there is much that can be done to help anyone with fibromyalgia or myofascial pain syndrome to improve their quality of life dramatically. This book is an easy-to-read and practical guide to dealing with these conditions, written by one of the UK's leading consultants on pain control. It takes a straightforward and down-to-earth look at what these conditions are about; how they might affect different aspects of sufferers' lives; what their options are; and how they can get on with their lives.

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Book SynopsisChinese medicine practitioners have observed and used the principles of a healthy lifestyle for thousands of years. In this book you will discover the profound, yet simple health maintenance secrets that Chinese medicine has developed over many centuries. By practising these secrets you will learn how to recover the ability to nourish and protect your energy, overcome illness, and feel an easy joy in simply being alive.

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Book SynopsisOvercoming app now available via iTunes and the Google Play Store.'An excellent book filled with practical tips for understanding and managing stress.' Professor David M. Clark, Professor and Chair of Experimental Psychology, University of OxfordMost of us know what it is like to feel stressed - so much so, in fact, that we take it for granted that we are going to feel stressed and assume that there's not much to be done about it. Too much stress can disrupt our lives almost without our realizing it. However there is a tried and tested approach to coping using cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). In this easy-to-use self-help guide the authors help you to recognize what happens when under stress and how to change how you think, feel and act so that you learn to retain a balanced outlook on life and manage it more effectively too.· Provides a complete CBT self-help course with case studies and step-by-step explanations· Shows how to permanently improve your overall quality of life by changing the ways you respond to stressOvercoming self-help guides use clinically proven techniques to treat long-standing and disabling conditions, both psychological and physical. Many guides in the Overcoming series are recommended under the Reading Well Books on Prescription scheme.Series Editor: Professor Peter Cooper

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Book SynopsisThe original Kama Sutra was designed to help lovers to explore the height of sensual and erotic pleasure. Since then numerous variations have been produced on this manual for love-making. Here, in one giant volume, is the fullest ever collection of Kama Sutra positions and its modern variants, including all the positions featured in the original text plus over 50 more. Each position is clearly explained, with specially commissioned illustrations by award-winning artist Carolyn Weltman and Louisa Minkin. Also included are little known, revelatory stories of how each position developed, plus the full, unexpurgated hstory of the Kama Sutra's own genesis. Packed with beautiful illustrations and sensual nuggets of inspiration, The Mammoth Book of the Kama Sutra is the fullest ever collection of the world's most popular lovemaking text.

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This self-help book explores the problems created by having ready access to high fat foods designed to taste good. Because we evolved in conditions of relative scarcity we have few natural food inhibitors and so most diet books try to encourage people to inhibit their eating by highly rule governed behaviours which have to be constantly worked at. However, this can lead to various forms of self-criticism which can undermine efforts at self-control. As a result our relationship with eating can be complex, multifaceted and problematic.Beating Overeating Using Compassion Focused Therapy uses Compassion Focused Therapy - a groundbreaking new therapeutic approach - to understand and work with our urges and passions for food. We can learn to enjoy and accept food and pay attention to our biological and emotional needs. This book is for people who have tried diets and found that they don't work and will enable the reader to have a healthier and happier relationship with food and their body.Topics covered: The relationship between our brains and food, the evolutionary background to finding, conserving and eating food How too much or too little food affects the brain, why diets don't work, factors affecting our eating behaviour (tastes, stress, comfort, etc) Body shape and culture Developing an inner compassion for one's relationship with food - recognising what we need and what is helpful

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Book SynopsisWhen launched, the Ford Capri was revolutionary. It was a car that set the European market alight, allowing even a buyer on a modest budget an intoxicating whiff of the exotic whilst keeping running costs ataffordable levels. That status eroded over time, and the Capri sat in the classic car doldrums for many years, its true worth unrecognized. That situation has thankfully changed, and Capri values are rising rapidly, so care has to be taken to make sure you end up with the best one possible for your money. This guide takes the potential purchaser through a short initial examination to weed out the obviously defective followed by a more comprehensive step by step look at the body and mechanical parts, where the clear, jargon-free text accompanied by over 100 photographs sheds light on even the darkest corners of the Capri’s construction. A unique points marking system ensures that nothing is overlooked, and an accurate final picture of the car’s condition can be viewed in relation to the asking price.Table of Contents1 - Is it the car for you? 2 - Cost considerations 3 - Living with a Ford Capri 4 - Relative values 5 - Before you view 6 - 15min evaluation 7 - Key points 8 - Serious evaluation 9 - Auctions 10 - Paperwork 11 - What's it worth to you? 12 - Do you really want to restore? 13 - Paint faults 14 - Lack of use problems 15 - The community 16 - Vital statistics

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Book SynopsisTwenty years ago, the Mazda MX-5 Roadster was born – the result of five years’ research and development by two project teams split across Japan and the USA.  When launched, it was the sports car the world was waiting for.  Over the past 20 years, the MX-5 has evolved and changed, but has managed to stay true to the original philosophy of ‘horse and rider as one,’ a car to truly engage with the driver and provide the ultimate top-down driving experience with its perfect 50/50 weight distribution and neutral handling – it is easy to control, nimble and light, and inexpensive to buy, own and maintain.  The MX-5 is a true testament to itself as the ‘world’s best-selling sports car,’ and with the earlier MkI and MkII available for modest prices, it is the perfect choice as a fun and enjoyable daily driver, a weekend track car, or a project base for a kit car. This book will help you get the MX-5 of your dreams. 

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Book SynopsisA second hand Volvo ... really? Yes! Forget about what you thought you knew – the right 700 or 900 series could be the best car you’ve ever bought, and this book is your essential guide to finding, assessing and buying the best car for you. Packed with information, illustrations and advice from a real marque expert, you’ll be taken through detailed sections on what you need to know to decide which model is for you. Find out what it’s like living with the car, how much you should be paying and how, when, and where to inspect models for sale, including a comprehensive condition checklist and guide to common concerns. You’ll also discover what’s involved in restoring, the main problems caused by lack of use, and potential for modification. For reference, there’s a vital statistics list for each model, shape and engine, and a guide to the key people, organizations and companies within the Volvo community that you can look to for fur

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Book SynopsisThe essential guide the Jaguar X-Type – the first ‘baby’ Jaguar ever produced. The X-Type catered for an entirely new market for Jaguar, and proved highly successful. Covering all the models from this period, this guide provides you with all the procedures necessary to ensure the car you are looking at is actually what it appears to be. Close study and careful inspection are vital with the X-Type, and this guide identifies some of the pitfalls to avoid, helps you decide on exactly how and where to buy, and shows how to get the best possible car you can for your money. This is the only title available on the X-Type models – the ultimate pocket guide to read, digest and keep with you at all times.

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Book SynopsisMillions follow Mike and Edd''s collectable car adventures on Discovery Channel''s Wheeler Dealer series, now in its ninth year and shown all around the world. Here''s the book to accompany the series.The Wheeler Dealer Know How is written by Mike Brewer, cheeky chappie and TV''s best-known car dealing expert. In a career spanning almost 30 years, Mike has seen and done everything when it comes to buying and selling cars, and having established a successful career as a television presenter, is eager to share his knowledge, passion and enthusiasm for cars.Telling you all you need to know about buying, preparing and selling modern classic cars, this book guides you through the minefield that is the world of car dealing, and helps you avoid the pitfalls that await the unwary. Plus, with stories and anecdotes from Mike’s time in the trade, you''ll gain a fascinating insight into the world of wheeler-dealing.

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Book SynopsisFord's legendary Sierra and Escort RS Cosworths changed the face of performance road cars, making them as desirable to keen drivers as they are to classic collectors. This quick-reference guide acts as a handy pocket-sized companion during the purchasing process. It aims to help buyers select the best car, pay the right price, and avoid the potential pitfalls. This one-stop package of great advice includes at-a-glance tips, illustrated in-depth inspection guidance, specifications, notes on modifications, and real-world cost considerations.Trade ReviewThis great series of 64 page pocket-sized books just keeps growing ... The author is knowledgeable and enthusiastic about these models, but he clearly wants to help you get the best one possible. Taking his advice is likely to save a lot of grief! Classic driver (monthly) All the mechanical and bodywork problems encountered in buying any secondhand car are covered in fully illustrated and specific detail for the models in question ... Together with tips which include buying at auction, restoration viability, general running and deciding just what the car is worth, this publication can indeed be considered an essential guide for anyone considering buying a second hand example of this 'classic' Ford. Speedscene

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