Health & Wellbeing Books

Book SynopsisGood manners are simply codified kindness, and being in possession of them enhances the quality of your everyday life and that of the people around you. At home and abroad, Debora and Kay have done the fieldwork, made the mistakes, and committed enough embarrassing faux pas for two lifetimes, in the hope that you don’t have to. Illustrations by Denise Dorrance Good manners aren't about cutlery, codes or cleverness – they're about kindness. Writers Kay Plunkett-Hogge and Debora Robertson have honed their combined social wisdom into a warm, witty, how-to guide on how to live modern life with manners – and have a lot of fun along the way. Debora and Kay have done the fieldwork, made the mistakes, and committed enough embarrassing faux pas for two lifetimes, in the hope that you don’t have to! Their funny, frank handbook is your cheat sheet to every social situation, your right-hand man(ual) to styling out life with sass and a modicum of grace. Their tried-and-tested guidelines are divided into five main categories:At Home: family life; sharing is caring; entertaining at home; dinner; welcome to the neighbourhoodAt Large: work; public spaces; public transport and petiquette – pets in publicAt Play: social life; eating out, staying away; dating in the modern world@ Your Computer: digital decorum; phonesAt the End: dealing with illness and death Good manners are not about knowing what to wear for drinks at six, being pretentious or catching people out with some mysterious salad-fork-related regulation. In essence, good manners are simply organised kindness, and Kay and Debora will show you how being in possession of them will enhance the quality of your everyday life and that of the people around you.

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Book Synopsis You Are Positively Awesome is a colourful and practical book for an everyday burst of positivity and an extra dose of self-kindness. We all weather some difficult days, sometimes we just wake up needing a bit of a boost and a reminder that nobody really has it all together all the time. This book is for all those days – a rainbow of good vibes, full of self-care prompts and words to live by. Sometimes it feels as though we are the only ones struggling. We're juggling too many balls and comparing our wobbly days to a constant stream of shiny, staged social media photos. We lose our sparkle and forget all about self-love and self-kindness. Even though deep down we know it's okay not to be okay, we all need a bit of a reminder from time to time. This book is full of memos, activities and friendly advice; it's a real-life antidote to life. Chapters include:Hey, you're awesome! Why is this stuff important? We all have times when life is a bit rainy It's okay Self-love matters You can be a good person with a kind heart and still say 'NO' But say 'YES' to self-care Believe you can It's cool to be kind Other awesome things Whether you need an affirmation to make you smile, practical tips on upping your self-care, or space to create your own pie chart of 'Things That Help on Tough Days' this book combines colourful illustrations with useful words of support for all us, even when we feel at our un-sparkiest.Trade Review'You are Positively Awesome is a book that’s designed to be noticed, from the bright colourful illustrations that cheered me up instantly, the short snappy wording that made me think about my own needs and the self-empowering messages that left me glowing inside.' -- lovereading.co.uk * Victoria Goldman, *'A rainbow of positivity for anyone who needs a reminder that it’s OK not to be OK.' * Psychologies magazine *'At a time when the world is all over the place, and children might be feeling the strain, You Are Positively Awesome is the ideal encouragement – something we can all benefit from!' -- The Book Activist

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Book SynopsisFrom Lucia Osborne-Crowley, author of I Choose Elena, comes an immersive polyphonic memoir exploring the intricacies of abuse, trauma, and shame. Through the voices of women, trans and non-binary people around the world and her own deeply moving testimony, Lucia speaks of vulnerability and acceptance, and the reclaiming of ourselves in a world that repeatedly asks us to carry the weight of the shame of the atrocities committed against us. Widely researched and boldly argued, My Body Keeps Your Secrets reveals the secrets a body keeps — the trauma that can rewrite our biology, our relationship with sex, and how we connect with others, establishing Lucia's credentials as a key intersectional feminist thinker of a new generation.Trade Review‘The most anticipated books of 2021’ ‘Sexuality, gender and bodies continue to dominate, with no shortage in creative non-fiction that blends memoir, essay and cultural history. Look out for...Lucia Osborne-Crowley's My Body Keeps Your Secrets (June, A&U)’ https://www.smh.com.au/culture/books/the-most-anticipated-books-of-2021-20201226-p56q8d.html -- Melanie Kembrey * The Sydney Morning Herald *‘What if We Never Recover’ https://meanjin.com.au/blog/what-if-we-never-recover/ -- Lucia Osborne-Crowley * Meanjin Quarterly *Review: My Body Keeps Your Secrets by Lucia Osborne-Crowley ‘Osborne-Crowley begins to explore the intricacies of shame and trauma in a way which doesn’t shy away from the true extent of the impact that this trauma can have on an individual, but at the same time approaches the issues with sensitivity, and with a feeling of hope that we can overcome feelings of shame, and reclaim our bodies.' * The Owl on the Bookshelf *What if, in order to find true love, you need to be alone? -- Lucia Osborne-Crowley * Vogue Australia *Reviewed in short: New books from Carole Hooven, Kristian Shaw, Lucia Osborne-Crowley and Jay Parini ‘In the post-#MeToo era there is plenty of literature on abuse and consent. But it is rare to find a book as powerful as My Body Keeps Your Secrets’ -- Emily Bootle * New Statesman *Author of My Body Keeps Your Secrets, Lucia Osborne-Crowley, on the lessons she learned after a devastating breakup -- Lucia Osborne-Crowley * Stylist *Books Roundup: Small Joys of Real Life, The Things We See in the Light, Lies, Damned Lies, My Body Keeps Your Secrets ‘At the heart of this book is a strong message: It is through the stories of others that we can finally understand our own and render visible the structures of our own oppression.’ -- Emily Clements * Kill Your Darlings *My Body Keeps Your Secrets: Interview with Lucia Osborne-Crowley -- Freya Bennett * Ramona Magazine *I survived rape, but I didn’t understand what trauma would do to me -- Lucy Hall * The Guardian *10 Questions for writer Lucia Osborne-Crowley: The author of ‘My Body Keeps Your Secrets’ on trauma, shame and community -- Jessica Payn * The Arts Desk *Ghislaine Maxwell juror breaks silence to The Independent: ‘This verdict is for all the victims’ -- Lucia Osborne-Crowley * The Independent *

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Book SynopsisA gift book celebrating how much happiness can be found in 100 simple, everyday things – from the feel of fresh sheets to the joy of daydreaming. The perfect antidote to the pressurised, disconnected modern world. From feel of fresh sheets to the joy of daydreaming, this book reminds us how much happiness can be found in the smallest things. The writing is tender and uplifting with touches of humour. It's a balm for the soul in our increasingly screen-based, disconnected world. There are beautiful illustrations dotted throughout. The 100 simple pleasures include: Climbing a hill The smell of autumn leaves Fresh sheets The sun on your back People watching Holding hands Planting a seed The first coffee of the day Writing a Letter.

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Book Synopsis This is the MOB manifesto for change: a straight-talking handbook that deals with the ecological problems of our age and shows us how we can tackle them from our kitchens, the MOB way. MOB Kitchen are the pioneers of budget-friendly food for the masses and with their core demographic sitting in-between Gen-Z and Millennials it's time to address the concerns of a generation and equip the MOB with the core principles of how they can cook, eat and live green. Earth MOB seeks to answer some of the most commonly asked questions surrounding food production and its impact on the environment and what we can to reduce our footprint. From sustainability to seasonality, plastic-free and zero-waste, Earth MOB is filled with thrifty kitchen tips and delicious recipes to help you save money and cut down on food waste as well as advice on how to shop and store food more efficiently. With information on sustainable food swaps, intuitive cooking hacks and how to make the most of your leftovers, this small but mighty book is the go-to for any ecologically-minded cook. Join the Earth MOB and let’s start making a difference.Trade Review'MOB Kitchen has already charmed the culinary pants off a generation with easy, inexpensive, unfailingly delicious recipes presented with unaffected gusto. Now, the “Earth MOB Manifesto” is growing with a straight-talking handbook that explores the ecological problems of our age and how we can tackle them from our kitchens.' * Vanity Fair online *

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Book SynopsisWhy are today's parents feeling like failures, worried that their teens will 'go off the rails', won't get through school, won't find a job or will be overwhelmed by stress? With so many experts out there offering conflicting advice, how do parents know where to turn and who to trust? As both clinicians and parents, Dr Ginni Mansberg and clinical psychologist Jo Lamble know first-hand how challenging it can be to raise adolescents. In THE NEW TEEN AGE, they team up to address both the physical and psychological issues faced by teens in this new age of social media and 24-hour devices, equipping parents and carers with sound strategies for navigating everything from parent-child tensions and peer pressure online and in the schoolyard to questions around food, sleep, exercise, screentime, body image, hormones, sexual development, skin, academic pressure and so much more. Packed with empathy and no-nonsense advice, THE NEW TEEN AGE is a comprehensive guide to raising happy, healthy humans in our rapidly changing world. "Being a parent of a teenager can be daunting. How do we help them navigate the modern world while keeping them safe and happy? Their physical and psychological changes throw up a while range of issues that we aren't always equipped to handle. Here, finally, is a practical and direct guide for parents that covers the lot. Phew!"Amanda KellerTrade Review"Being a parent of a teenager can be daunting. How do we help them navigate the modern world while keeping them safe and happy? Their physical and psychological changes throw up a while range of issues that we aren't always equipped to handle. Here, finally, is a practical and direct guide for parents that covers the lot. Phew!"- Amanda Keller

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Book SynopsisNo matter what our differences are, we all ultimately ask the same big questions of life. When will I find love? What happens when we die? Why do bad things happen to good people? How do I go on? As a psychic, Helen Jacobs has heard just about every curly question there is. Asking For A Friend provides answers from the spirit realm, with a side dose of hope, comfort and gentle guidance to those navigating challenging times. This is the ultimate spiritual FAQ, bringing together answers to the most commonly asked questions Helen has received over the past decade. From dealing with losing someone you love or a relationship breakdown, to how to navigate the very uncertain times we're experiencing, including our current climate crisis and other world-altering events, Asking For A Friend serves up bite-sized wisdom to life's biggest questions.Trade Review'Warm, kind, at times hilarious and loaded with the guidance we need to deepen our understanding of ourselves. Certain gems within hit me like a lightning bolt to the heart. This is an important read for anyone who identifies as a Light Worker or wants to be their best selves in deeply destabilising times.' - Bonnie Sveen, actor, creator and producer 'This book is the oracle for every burning question you have about yourself and the world around you. Asking For A Friend is guidance of the highest calibre delivered by a trusted companion. Instead of looking outside of yourself this book invites you to go within. Asking For A Friend is the companion we all crave in a world full of big questions!' - Jordanna Levin, internationally bestselling author of Make It Happen 'I love everything Helen writes, and this book is no exception. While reading it, I felt imbued with a sense of renewed energy, confidence, and importantly, hope; a sometimes too-fleeting emotion that we all need more of right now. This book is like having Helen as your incredible guide, in your pocket. It's so wonderfully readable - you could sit down with a mug of tea and read pages and pages, or simply flip it open to find the answer to your question, and then carry on with your day. Too often to count, I thought she was speaking to me, and me only. But that's one of her gifts, isn't it? To see inside us all, to help guide us, and to help us guide ourselves. She is a gifted writer, a gift to us all, and this book is a gift to bookshelves the world over.' - Cassie Mendoza-Jones Author of You Are Enough 'In this book, Helen elegantly pulls us up out of our mundane, limited, human perception of life and reveals the bigger picture that we don't see. Understanding that there is more than one meaning available to us at all times brings a rush of much-needed relief and hope in our fast-paced, uncertain and anxious world. There is a longing in each of us for meaning and answers, and Helen addresses this with a brilliant blend of higher guidance, life wisdom and practical tools that are accessible to anyone. These words take me back home to my heart, my soul and what I know to be true, even in the absence of a rational explanation. Asking For A Friend is a compelling handbook of life answers and a manual for deepening my trust in the Universe in those inevitable moments of doubt and fear. It's both empowering and reassuring, at a time in the world when this is most needed. I know I'll be referring back to it again and again.' - Georgie Collinson, Anxiety Mindset Coach, Gut Health Expert & Nutritionist 'A beautiful mixture of realism and optimism, Asking For A Friend is the source of inspiration for anyone seeking guidance to help answer burning lifelong questions. Helen has a beautifully tender way of making you ponder what you might otherwise overlook and focus on the questions that matter whilst she effortlessly guides you on a journey to self-discovery; not only by providing helpful tools that encourage curiosity and introspection, but by also taking your hand and walking step-by-step through real life examples. The result is a completely new perspective of the world and yourself - a fresher, more vibrant view, packed with new and bold possibilities. Relatable, vulnerable and transformative, it is guaranteed to speak to your soul in so many ways. Filled with spiritual wisdom on every page, this book targets an infinite array of areas in which you can make a huge and lasting impact. If you need a friend who understands you, a guru that gently guides you and a voice to awaken what is already deep within you, then look no further. Make sure to get this one.' - Katie Mant, host of That's So Yesterday podcast 'Great read, very insightful. I have gained a lot of new knowledge to negotiate my way through the hurdles of life' - Andy Mant, host of That's So Yesterday podcast 'If you've ever wished you had a psychic on speed dial, Helen's book is all you need. If you've got a tough question this book will have the answer. Helen's book is something I will continue to return to over and over. A bedside must!' - Rachel Crethar, Founder of Rock & Co Table of ContentsIntroduction On forks in the road Making difficult decisions What if... Sliding doors & destiny On getting unstuck Financially f*ckedBeing in a rut This is all I know On plans unfulfilled Infertility Dashed dreams Unrequited everything On loss Job lossDeath Marriage / family break down On health Mental health Physical health Unanswerable ailments On relationships Parenting Childhood Love On faith Don't give up This lesson sucks On bad things happening to good people Poverty Abuse On collective issues Climate change Inequality & injustice Covid-19 On what's possible in the future

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Book Synopsis'Valuable insights, unique lessons and practical steps to achieve your goals.' JAY SHETTY'Rob Dial's work has already helped millions of people transform their mindset and achieve their goals. By reading Level Up, you will know exactly how to create the life you've always wanted.' HAL ELROD, author of The Miracle Morning'Your key to a brighter future.' LEWIS HOWES, author of The Greatness Mindset-----Level Up will revolutionize the way you approach your life and your goals.World-renowned high-performance coach, Rob Dial, presents a ground-breaking roadmap to unlock your full potential and transform your life. Drawing from cutting-edge research in neuroscience and psychology, he unveils the science behind mental focus and motivation, cracks the code to peak performance and shows how to apply these secrets to your own life.Whether you're struggling with distractions, overwhelmed by your schedule, or simply seeking a path to achieve your goals, Level Up is the game-changer you've been waiting for.Trade ReviewValuable insights, unique lessons and practical steps to achieve your goals. * Jay Shetty *Rob Dial's work has already helped millions of people transform their mindset and achieve their goals. By reading Level Up, you will know exactly how to create the life you've always wanted. * Hal Elrod *Your key to a brighter future. * Lewis Howes *

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Book Synopsis'Vital and heart-wrenchingly intimate' Leah Hazard'Urgent, fascinating and thought-provoking' Julia Bueno'Thoughtfully researched and beautifully written' Pippa VosperAfter losing four pregnancies with no obvious cause, Jennie Agg set out to understand why miscarriage remains such a profoundly misunderstood, under-researched and under-acknowledged experience.Part-memoir, part-scientific investigation, Life, Almost documents Agg's path to motherhood and her search for answers. Tracing each tentative step of her fifth pregnancy - as her body becomes a creature she does not wish to spook - Agg dismantles the myths that we unquestioningly accept about our reproductive lives:· Why are we told miscarriage can't be prevented when half of all miscarriages are of perfectly healthy embryos?· Why is it normal not to tell anyone you're pregnant for the first three months? · Why don't we know why labour starts? Drawing on pioneering research and interviews with world-leading experts, Life, Almost is a ground-breaking book that will change how you think about miscarriage, and a moving reflection on grief and love at the edge of life as we understand it.Trade Review'Vital and heart-wrenchingly intimate, this is the miscarriage manifesto we need'Leah Hazard, bestselling author of Hard Pushed'Beautiful, powerful and important ... Essential reading for anyone who lives in a world where miscarriage happens - a book for us all'Georgina Lucas, author of If Not For You'An urgent, fascinating and thought-provoking book that should pioneer new conversationsJulia Bueno, author of The Brink of Being'A thoughtfully researched and beautifully written book'Pippa Vosper, author of Beyond Grief'The perfect combination of informed personal experience and practical journalistic research. Highly recommended'Viv Groskop, author of How to Own the Room

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Book Synopsis"The ultimate tool to set us on our true path towards success and joy" Deepak Chopra"Bonnie is Oprah - meets Brene Brown - meets Simon Sinek."Elle Harrison, author of Wild CourageWe all have moments when we doubt the path we're on. So ask yourself: what do you really, really want? And how can you make that happen?Making meaning out of messiness, The Life Brief distils the practice of brand strategy into its simplest, clearest, and most effective form to help you realign your path with your dreams - personally, professionally, culturally and spiritually.World-leading strategist Bonnie Wan first encourages you to Get Messy, with ways to cut through limiting beliefs and false assumptions about what's possible. Then her guidance to Get Clear offers prompts for finding clarity around what you truly, deeply want. And finally, Get Active catapults you into the steps to making those desires a reality.This blueprint has already been transformative for thousands of other people, and now we can all learn how to break through the clutter, identifying the fears and beliefs holding us back, and create a life that is wholly our own.You cannot have it all, but you can have all that matters"This book is a wonderful invitation. Take it."Dave Evans, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Designing Your Life'An inspiring and important way of thinking."Esther Wojcicki, author of How to Raise Successful ChildrenTrade ReviewThe Life Brief is more than a book. It's an invitation to play, to engage with key questions about our values and beliefs, and to create a unique life play book. I had so much fun reading and engaging with this book! * Eve Rodsky, New York Times bestselling author *The science behind how we generate our reality is clear, and now with The Life Brief we have the ultimate tool to set us on our true path towards success and joy. As much a book as it is a rite of passage for all of us seeking to get down to the essence of who we are, what we desire, and how to get it. * Deepak Chopra *We all have stories we tell ourselves about our lives, but what Bonnie Wan so rightly points out is that it is often the questions we avoid that hold the most value. In The Life Brief, she combines the candid self-reflection of the therapy room with the warmth and humor of a hard-won personal journey, then harnesses the executive power of a top industry professional to create a wholly unique guide to living that is both practical and accessible, moving and deeply meaningful. It will transform the lives of everyone who reads it. * Lori Gottlieb (author of Maybe You Should Talk To Someone) *Bonnie is an astonishing life force-and The Life Brief is an artful tool that can help you discover you are one too. Bonnie is a brilliant companion on the road to more aliveness. This book is a wonderful invitation. Take it. * Dave Evans (author of Designing Your Life) *The Life Brief is a smart and helpful tool for all of us trying to explore and define and execute our purpose * Kiki Koroshetz (Wellness Director of GOOP) *

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Book SynopsisFrom the #1 New York Times bestselling author Dan Heath comes a revolutionary guide to fixing what's not working in work and in our daily lives.Reset will help you get unstuck, shake off old habits, and overcome the inertia of the way things always work. Heath shares a framework, based on research in psychology and hundreds of interviews, to help you vault toward what really matters.Crucially, you can make positive changes without the need for additional time or money (which, for most of us, is not forthcoming). The secret is to find leverage points: places where a little bit of effort can yield a disproportionate return.In Reset, you'll discover:- Why the middle of a change effort is often the hardest- How leaders can uncover and stop wasteful activities- Why your team's motivation is often squandered (and how to avoid that mistake)- The paradox that inefficiency can sometimes accelerate progressThe book traces not only how people transform their work but how they decide what to work toward. Their aspirations couldn't be more different. You'll visit fast-food managers who've crafted a freakishly effective drive-thru line. You'll meet a couples therapist who swears by a powerful, perception-shaping trick. And you'll encounter a veterinarian who hatched a plan that ultimately saved the lives of five million cats.Their aspirations differ, but their resolve is the same: to escape the stifling gravity of entrenched systems. To unlock forward momentum making steady progress toward our highest goals without the need for more resources. The same people, the same assets, but dramatically better results.Yesterday, we were stuck. Today, we reset.

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Book SynopsisMost health experts agree that the UK is facing a huge increase in the number of people with diabetes. Including the number of undiagnosed people, there is estimated to be over 4.8 million people living with diabetes in the UK at present. There are estimates that more than 130 million adults are living with diabetes or prediabetes in the United States. Most of these cases will be Type 2 (non-insulin dependent) diabetes and happily this form of diabetes is controlled by diet and exercise. So understanding nutrition and diet is essential to maintaining your health as a non-insulin dependent diabetes sufferer. However because of our ageing population and rapidly rising numbers of overweight and obese people among younger generations many diabetics today are either living alone or are a couple. So preparing meals using regular diabetic cookbooks which cater for four or more people can provide meals that are too big and wasteful. Diabetic Recipes for One and Two solves the problem by offering a collection of easy, tempting recipes in smaller portions. Based on the latest research it gives nutritional guidelines, a menu planner, advice on how to shop and plan your meals, over 100 recipes catering for contemporary culinary tastes, consisting of meals with a high intake of vegetables, pulses, fruit and whole grains.

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Book SynopsisTechnology wants your job master the skills needed to navigate the AI revolution and boost your career resilience!In an age where artificial intelligence is reshaping the job market, staying ahead requires more than just traditional skills. The Graduate's Guide to Future-Proofing your Career is your essential manual for thriving in this transformative AI era.Dr Paul Redmond, a leading expert on graduate employability, provides a compelling exploration of how AI is redefining careers. This insightful guide, backed by the latest research, reveals how to master the skills needed for future job resilience. Identify and cultivate essential skills:Learn which abilities will keep you indispensable. Continuous learning and adaptation:Embrace a mindset of lifelong learning to stay relevant. Networking and personal branding:Harness the power of connections in the digital age. Embrace innovation:Understand how to work alongside AI to unlock new opportunities. Gain advantage: Use the essential strategies developed in five ''killer apps'' to flourish in an AI age. With practical advice, real-world examples and actionable strategies, this book prepares you to seize the opportunities presented by AI and robotics. Don't just plan for the future create it!

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Book SynopsisThis groundbreaking, practical guide equips staff in any school or college setting, regardless of size or budget, with the knowledge and tools needed to manage university applications effectively and offer exemplary advice on post-18 choices.

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Book SynopsisTHE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERIn addition to natural wear and tear that our bodies experience, environmental toxins accumulate in our cells, accelerating the signs of aging. Autophagy is the cellular process that removes these toxins and repairs the damage left behind. On GLOW15, you start each day with an autophagy-activating ketogenic tea and a light, full-fat breakfast, followed by intermittent fasting and protein cycling. You eat foods that activate autophagy - like dairy, red wine, grains and a blueberry smoothie.It can be that simple to see dramatic results in just 15 days - fast weight loss and glowing, radiant skin. You don't count calories. You don't give up entire food groups. And you don't obsess about the gym. You do, however, get Naomi Whittel's advice for sleep, travel, stress reduction and productivity, as well as delicious and nutritious recipes for eating the GLOW15 way - everything that this 42-year-old CEO and mother of four young children does to look and feel amazing.

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Book Synopsis A beautifully illustrated book that teaches you how to embrace the differences within ourselves and others.As You Are is a shameless celebration of our uniqueness. Finding and fixing our inner problems often isn''t inviting. There is another way to be a happier, lighter being. Flip the focus to finding out what energizes you, makes you tick and puts you in that place where you feel I was born to here. Hear stories and discover habits that tempt you towards playing to your personal strengths every day.Chapters include:As You AreCharacter StrengthsThinking TricksLaughter LinesFuelMy WayIt''s MeAs They Are

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Book Synopsis'The wellness world's new holy grail is hormone harmony' - ES Magazine'Angelique has created a beautifully presented and easy to use guide that inspires everyone to look at their food in a new light. I love the recipes, the beautiful illustrations and how lifestyle is a key part of her message. I particularly like her emphasis on women's health and I believe this could be useful for a lot of people.' - Dr Rupy Aujla, author of The Doctor's Kitchen'I can't function without coffee''I need my daily fix of chocolate''I look puffy and retain fluid easily'I'm hungrier than I used to be but never feel satisfied''I struggle to lose weight no matter what I try'Sound familiar?These are complaints that nutritionist Angelique Panagos hears every day. Time and time again, they're caused by the same thing - hormonal imbalance.The Balance Plan explains how to tune in to your hormones and make the changes necessary to bring them into balance. Take the six steps, follow the 28-day plan and transform your life!- Sleep better - Enhance digestion - Lose weight - Reduce stress - Elevate energy levels - Feel happier'The Balance Plan is an inspired book by my friend Angelique Panagos. It effortlessly combines recipes that help support female hormonal health, prefaced by bite-sized chunks of the science and concepts that underpin them. With easy to create personal plans, I would heartily recommend this to any woman who wants to improve her wellbeing through a simple yet creative approach to food as medicine.' - Dr Ayan Panja'The Balance Plan is a pertinent piece of health literature. In modern medicine, we've treated hormone problems as a black or white issue. Disease or healthy. In reality, hormones are our body's way of sending intricate messages of our environment and helping us to react and be as responsive to what is happening around us. Hormones cycles are happening everyday and your diet, lifestyle, and other habits all influence this. Thank you Angelique for this enlightening journey through our body!' - Dr. Steven Lin'The Balance Plan is a beautiful approach to improving hormonal health, grounded in the perfect synergy of personal journey, clinical experience and excellent health advice. The understanding that your diet, environment and lifestyle powerfully affects your hormonal balance and reproductive health will empower you with the knowledge and wisdom you need on your own journey to better health and wellness.' - Benjamin I. Brown, ND

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Book SynopsisMindfulness is in the moments.In this guided journal there are mindfulness exercises and prompts to help you nourish a sense of inner calm wherever you are.From immersing yourself in your senses as you savour that first cup of tea or coffee in the morning to letting go of a terrible day, mindfulness develops your awareness. You become the watcher of your emotions, acknowledging all while understanding that you need not be controlled by them. Journaling is a wonderful practice for developing mindfulness, noticing the glorious detail in life and how you feel without clinging on to your emotions.Connect with yourself for these few minutes and see all the connections in your life blossom and grow.

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Book SynopsisIntroducing eight easy-to-use techniques for falling asleep, How to Sleep: A Natural Method is an indispensable companion for those who find it difficult to fall asleep and stay asleep. When sleeplessness becomes a regular occurrence, it can set up a vicious cycle of fatigue, anxiety, and sleepless nights. Finding ways to turn off the racing mind and negative thoughts or stress when going to sleep is an essential step, allowing you to break that vicious cycle and move towards a place of better well-being. The eight simple sleep techniques, along with their accompanying notes, are designed to calm the mind and allow sleep to come naturally. They are distilled from the best of thinking from the East and the West, including cognitive behavioural therapy, mindfulness and meditation, taking lessons from each of these methods on how best to quiet your mind and find a calm place from which to fall asleep.Trade Review'Both educational and practical, How to Sleep: A Natural Method gives valuable advice and tips to help with many of the leading causes of sleeplessness without people needing a PhD to understand it.' - Ian Stockbridge, MNCS (Accred), MBABCP, MBACP

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Book Synopsis'Did you hear Amy has heartbreak?! What bad luck to catch it right at the end of winter.' When Ziella Bryars was in the midst of heartbreak, a conversation with her neuroscientist best friend changed everything. Frustrated by unhelpful advice from magazines and rom-coms, Ziella began diving deep into the latest scientific research to help her understand the pain of heartbreak and find a route to recovery. This warm and witty self-help book outlines the impact a relationship break-up has on our brains and bodies, and explores how a science-based approach can help us heal. Ziella passes on what she learned about how a broken heart can affect everything from our sleep to our digestion; how rejection is represented in the brain in the same way as physical pain; how the brain processes loss; and how a break-up can trigger addiction-like withdrawal symptoms - plus tips for counteracting heartbreak and moving on to acceptance.

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Book SynopsisThese days, regardless of whether a book is self-published or traditionally published, there will be an expectation on the author to take an active role in marketing their book. Based on a series of interviews with successful authors from both sides of the publishing divide and both sides of the pond, Lynn lays out in detail the marketing strategies that have worked for them, alongside an explanation of how book marketing works based on her own long-standing career as a senior marketing exec. From developing social media tactics and arranging promotional events to handling press and trying to start viral campaigns, Lynn offers practical advice designed to help an author find a book marketing strategy that best works for them, based on their personal strengths and budget.Trade Review'So, you've written and published... now what? You read this manual! It's a fantastic resource for anyone looking to get their writing in front of more people. Morrison turns the overwhelming task of marketing into bite-size tips and tutorials that anyone can implement' —Stephanie Jankowski, author of 'Schooled'

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Book SynopsisTheoretically there has never been a better time to become a published writer. But for anyone looking to venture into today's publishing landscape, it can be a daunting prospect - self-publish? Look for an agent? Go direct to an indie publisher? And what exactly is digital-first publishing? 'How to Be Published' is the first book to offer an unbiased guide to the pros and cons of self-publishing versus traditional publishing, along with all the myriad options in between - helping an author navigate the complex world of publishing and find the best path for them, their book and their writing aspirations.Trade Review'So, you've written and published... now what? You read this manual! It's a fantastic resource for anyone looking to get their writing in front of more people. Morrison turns the overwhelming task of marketing into bite-size tips and tutorials that anyone can implement' —Stephanie Jankowski, author of Schooled (Page Street Publishing, January 2020); 'Navigating the murky waters of first-time publishing can be intimidating. I wish I'd had a guide like this when I was first deciding between self and traditional publishing' —Mary Widdicks, author of the 'Mermaid Asylum' series

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Book SynopsisThis book highlights the impact that the Fascial Manipulation - Stecco method for fascial dysfunctions, developed by Italian physiotherapist Luigi Stecco, has had on the clinical practice of 16 well-established practitioners from a total of seven different countries and from different disciplines, including physiotherapy, chiropractic, osteopathy and massage therapy. It gives voice to some of the experienced practitioners who have acknowledged Luigi Stecco''s work and have played an important role in the diffusion of this method in their respective countries. The knowledgeable ''clinical eye'' of these practitioners will have immense value for their peers.An introductory chapter outlines the theoretical models underlying the Fascial Manipulation - Stecco method and the clinical reasoning process applied in this method. Each subsequent chapter presents the application of the Fascial Manipulation - Stecco method in detailed case reports. Chapters are divided into three main sections (Musculoskeletal, Internal Dysfunctions and Other Perspectives) and they provide useful information either for other practitioners of this method or for colleagues who are interested in approaching this type of fascial work. Furthermore, the personal accounts presented here provide ulterior historical background to the development and spread of the Fascial Manipulation - Stecco method, which has generated and continues to generate numerous areas for research.

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Book SynopsisSomatic Movement Education allows efficient movement patterns to replace inefficient ones, resulting in ease of movement, more functional postural alignment, and the creation of space for the healing response of cellular and tissue reorganization. This book provides clear experiential guidance for embodiment of the skeletal system, through movement facilitation, hands-on facilitation, and movement meditations, supported by essential anatomical information and illustrations. Intended as a guide for movement practitioners, educators, and therapists in many disciplines and by anyone interested in mindful movement, the book addresses the healthy embodiment of each bone and joint in the body as well as techniques for bringing awareness to the skeletal system as a whole. The book is accompanied by a series of recorded movement meditations guided by the author.

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Book SynopsisDesigned for Pilates and yoga teachers, health and rehabilitation professionals, ''The Power and the Grace'' demystifies functional movement and integrates the science of movement with the art of teaching it. It aims to help the holistically minded movement professional achieve rewarding results in neuromuscular function. From brain science to physics, fascia to emotion, this book distils a seemingly complex field into a practical and instantly usable approach that will resonate with movement teachers at all levels of experience. Find the color in your language; learn the difference between talking to the brain or to the mind; and discover how to communicate the intention and sense of a movement with ease!

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Book SynopsisPain Science Yoga Life combines the neuroscience of pain with yoga philosophy and practice for pain care. Rooted in evidence-based practice, this book is a unique blend of the science of pain, the art and science of yoga and its practical application. It aims to bridge the gap that exists between a person in pain and their ability to move beyond suffering and back to life.Part One sets the foundation for pain science fundamentals, the Eight Limbs of Yoga, as well as mindfulness practices to aid in shifting perspectives and enhance interventions for those struggling with persistent pain.Part Two delves into key dimensions of pain and its care, such as perception, emotions, physical contributions, exercise and sleep. Each chapter has three sections:Headspace: presents a review of pain neuroscience and yoga research related to each dimension.Out of the Head and onto the Mat: translates information from ''Headspace'' into an experiential practice on the yoga mat.Off the Mat and into Life: demonstrates how to extend knowledge and practice into daily living.Pain Science Yoga Life is a valuable resource for healthcare and yoga professionals, and is designed to deepen pain science knowledge and skills in the use of yoga for pain care. The combination of scientific information along with practice sections will enable professionals to directly apply the information in the clinic or studio. This book will also engage anyone who has an interest in deepening their understanding of pain and the use of yoga to gain resilience in the face of pain.

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Book SynopsisDeeper Still is the next stage of an ongoing process and a consequence of further inquiry into the yoga experience from author John Stirk. Following on from The Original Body this book invites an even deeper immersion into the reality of practice and the totality of personal experience in accessing the power of our inner teacher.As the theme of this book unfolds the reader is invited towards a sensory understanding leading to profound insight. Teachers using this book will be able to share with their students the clarity, mental space and basic wisdom that emerges as a result of their awakening physiology. We may frequently acknowledge that we are there with the group. Experience may tell us that ''there-ness'' is not fixed, that it is based on an unknown element upon which all creativity is founded. Deeper Still goes beyond current experience and invites teachers to write their own story, develop their own script, ride the uncatchable wave that might be called yoga, and open up creativity to the next level.Deeper Still enables teachers to take their students to a deeper dimension. It also:provides a basis for off the chart experiencesappeals to the depth mind through a deepening physical experienceinvites a more profound contact with groupsbrings out the essence of yoga in students as a consequence of a deeper creativityhighlights emergent insight as a feature of group workblends an ancient concept with modern western yogadraws attention to the relationship between soft tissue sensitivity and the quality of xonsciousnessexamines the potential for abundant resonance in group work and the so called ''universal experience''

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Book SynopsisIn Oncology Massage - an integrative approach to cancer care the authors have created a textbook which will provide both experienced and inexperienced therapists with a resource to expand their knowledge and understanding of working with people with cancer. Cancer occurrence and survivorship are now so common that every massage therapist will at some time work with clients who have been through cancer treatment. The short and long-term effects of biomedical cancer treatment require massage therapy adaptations to pressure, site, position and duration to provide safe and effective treatments. Informed massage therapists can support the body to promote overall wellness as well as identify the underlying secondary effects of cancer treatment that contribute to physical dysfunction.Oncology Massage: An Integrative Approach to Cancer Care provides massage therapists with essential information for:Treatment planning based on the physiology of cancer and cancer treatmentsCritical, thoughtful treatment decision makingConsideration of the psychosocial effects of cancerEnhancing therapist self-awareness and building a therapeutic relationship.The information is presented in a clear and simple format with plentiful use of illustrations and information boxes which allows it to be used both as a learning tool for those new to the field of oncology massage and as a resource for quick referral when working with new patients.The techniques of massage therapy change very little; it is the knowledge and understanding of their use that distinguishes a massage therapist. Oncology Massage is unusual in that it includes contributions not only from a range of experienced practitioners but also from people with cancer who have received massage during and after cancer treatment. This feedback from clients provides an invaluable addition to the understanding of how massage can be used as a safe and effective part of cancer care.

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Book Synopsis"Excellent... An in-depth look at all of the factors that go into moving well, this book challenges quite a few of our long-held ideas on coordination, posture and natural movement. With the Alexander Technique as a backdrop, we get brought up to speed on recent thinking in the various fields of functional anatomy, biomechanics, neuroscience and polyvagal theory, and explore the effect of a quiet embodied awareness on our general functioning." Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"Depth of perception... Ms. Easten approaches the subject with more current scientific knowledge than one encounters in most books on the Alexander Technique" Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Our entire human structure is built for movement, for all aspects of life. This book offers a new theoretical framework for understanding integrated movement, based on the latest scientific models and practical explorations.Presenting a new interpretation of how Alexander developed his work, Easten covers twelve fundamentals of movement and shows how optimal movement is organised around sensory and spatial awareness, and our focus and goals. The book describes how to reawaken innate balanced movement possibilities. Up-to-date scientific research is woven into Alexander''s concepts to give a whole picture of how the human body feels, perceives, and self-organises. Clarifying the functional anatomy that underpins the Alexander technique, this book explains how to utilize the power of the autonomic nervous system and spatial awareness to allow us to change old harmful movement habits and enable new body learning.Written accessibly and supported by illustrations and video demonstrations of techniques, this book is ideal for Alexander technique teachers and trainees, movement educators and somatic therapists, posture and ergonomics specialists and those with chronic pain.

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Book SynopsisDynamic Embodiment of the Sun Salutation: Pathways to Balancing the Chakras and the Neuroendocrine System guides you to do the Sun Salutation with more ease by integrating awareness of glandular and chakral embodiment cues and neuro-developmental movement. Everything in this book can be applied to your personal practice and overall health, or to teaching others. It offers a soft, organic yet powerful approach to being in the poses and transitioning between them. What you will learn is effective and surprising. There is tangible mystery in accessing this ability, which we all have, to embody the endocrine system and the related energy fields.By working with the endocrine system and their correlations with the chakras we are grounding the subtle within the physical body. Learn about the dynamic combination of the specific electrical and systemic circulatory nature of the neuroendocrine system. Discover how the anatomical placement of the glands and the spatial tensions (or tensegrity) surrounding them are the natural bridge to activating the energy needed for a fulfilling life.One access route to these dynamic stimuli is through Body Mind Centering''s developmental approach, conveyed through the lens of Dynamic Embodiment by BMC Master teacher Dr Martha Eddy. This approach includes an understanding of careful skeletal positioning, brain-activating movement and hormonal balancing as well as integrating broader social somatic contexts such as the impact of lifestyle, cultural and intergenerational influences. In an age when, most likely, at least one person you know is struggling with thyroid, adrenal, or reproductive glandular imbalance, this book will provide information on the physical, emotional and spiritual impact of attuning with the glands and early childhood development imprints while practising the Sun Salutation. It includes clues for what to do when yoga or endocrine work brings on chaos - from trauma triggers, kundalini overwhelm, to basic life confusion. It gives you the tools to help ground yourself and others, and to take centered action in a dynamic world.

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Book SynopsisEssential reading for anyone seeking to understand witchcraft branding as a contemporary form of child abuse. Witchcraft accusations against children are occurring ever more frequently in the UK yet continue to be underestimated by social work professionals. This concise book provides a personal narrative of witchcraft being used as a tool for the infliction of child abuse. The narrative is interspersed with reflective questions, practice dilemmas and relevant links to contemporary policy and practice in social work. Written in an accessible style, it gives an honest insider’s perspective of the unusual form of cruelty and abuse suffered by children in minority communities in the UK. For those embarking on or already in a career in social work, this book is an invaluable read. Table of Contents1- In the beginning 2- A foreign land 3- Misunderstandings: the beginning of the worst 4- Labelled and Tainted 5- Confess you must 6- You don’t belong here, go home 7- In the end 8- Theoretical Reflections 9- Frameworks for recognition and response 10- Lessons Learnt and Conclusion

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Book SynopsisCare-giving transcends race, gender and age and most people will be a care giver or receiver (often both) at some point in their lives. This book explores the extent of caregiving in the UK and discusses its impact on individuals, groups and communities, as well as health and social care professionals. It covers ways of identifying carers and providing information and advice and, given the likelihood of practitioners themselves providing care, a discussion regarding maintaining resilience and the extent to which personal experiences guide and inform practitioners response to work with carers is included. Exercises allow the reader to explore ways practitioners can engage with and support carers. The recent legislative changes brought about by the Care Act 2014 is discussed, as well as relevant policies. Caregiving has the potential to transcend disciplines, so this text will appeal to students of a variety of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, and across the professional arena including social work, nursing, occupational and physiotherapy. The author is donating her royalties on this book to Carers UK and Carers Trust.Table of ContentsIntroduction: Why this book? Carers in the UK in the 21st century The Background to Informal care giving What do carers actually do? What can be learned from research? Carers in a multi-professional arena. Carers under pressure Looking to the future

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Book SynopsisIn this bookRobert West explores the science behind motivation, delving into the Machiavellian art of persuasion and examining the roles that incentives, praise, and punishment play in our society.This lively and humorous book reveals simple yet game-changing principles that will transform your understanding of motivation and set you on a practical path to achieving your personal and professional goals."How do effective leaders motivate their teams?""How can parents stop their children throwing tantrums?""How do adverts play on our hopes and fears?""How do I resist that last slice of cheesecake?"Robert West is Professor of Psychology at University College London and an Associate of UCL's Centre for Behaviour Change. He is Editor-in-Chief of the scientific journal Addiction, and he has published more than 800 scholarly works including books on behaviour change and addiction.Jamie West is a writer, performer, and musician. He holds a BA in English from UCL and an MA in Creative Writing from Birkbeck University.

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Book SynopsisIn Bump, Bike and Baby, Moire O’Sullivan charts her journey from happy, carefree mountain runner to reluctant, stay-at-home mother of two. With her sights set on winning Ireland’s National Adventure Racing Series, she manages to maintain her post-natal sanity, and slowly learns to become a loving and occasionally functioning mum.Trade Review‘A fun, light-hearted and insightful account of the challenges competitive mums are faced with.’'Honest, humorous and insightful: a must-read for mums who run.’‘A winning journey through pregnancy, motherhood and mountains. You can't stop until you get to the end.’‘Bump, Bike and Baby is a hilarious account of her journey through pregnancy and as a new mother, all the while training for the Irish National Adventure Racing Series title. ’ * Outsider Magazine *‘I really enjoyed the book. The honest account of how Moire dealt with coming to terms with becoming a reluctant mum is extremely brave... Brutally honest...’‘Highly recommend this book, whether you are involved in sport or not, it’s a wonderful, honest, raw and eye opening read’ * Kayathlon.ie *‘A refreshing, honest memoir on becoming a mom and not losing one’s identity as acompetitive racer.’ * Booklist Online *‘An insightful, witty and honest account of her challenges in adventure racing and motherhood.’‘Moire’s determination to get back to fitness while learning (and becoming) a loving mum is an excellent read. This book is packed to the brim with inspiration, success, failures.’‘This is a book about how we can belong to different tribes: cyclist, mother, wife, sports champion; and the struggle to balance these identities.’ * Dublin Cycling Campaign *‘I thoroughly recommend this book. It made me laugh, it made me wince but it also addresses important issues and it made me think... Ultimately it’s a story of perseverance, strength and self development all wrapped up with bringing two new little boys in to the world.’ ‘Enjoyable and lighthearted, yet honest and up-front – dealing with some difficult topics with insight and a good dose of humour.’ * WildRunning.net *‘Moire gives us an insight usually lost in the fluffiness of Hallmark pregnancy.’‘Honest and revealing...’ * Run Deep *

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Book SynopsisThe counterculture of the Sixties and the Seventies is remembered chiefly for music, fashion, art, feminism, computing, black power, cultural revolt and the New Left. But an until-now unexplored, yet no less important aspect — both in its core identity and in terms of its ongoing significance and impact — is its relationship with health. In this popular and illuminating cultural history of the relationship between health and the counterculture, Matthew Ingram connects the dots between the beats, yoga, meditation, psychedelics, psychoanalysis, Eastern philosophy, sex, and veganism, showing how the hippies still have a lot to teach us about our wellbeing.Trade Review"This richly researched archaeology of the counterculture places health at its core, showing how ideas of healing and therapy were inextricably bound up with the era’s spiritual cravings and erotic politics. Every chapter scintillates with unexpected connections and startling insights.” ”A rich tapestry of mind-altering influences of the counterculture that shaped our aspirations. Enjoy the ride. I did.""A huge range of interviews, intelligent analysis and concise, sympathetic observation make this a compulsively readable but also impressively erudite account of this endlessly fascinating subject.”“A riot of a read. Ingram’s exploration of how psychoanalysis and psychedelics fused with meditation, mysticism and spiritual awakening to oil the cogs of the contemporary wellness economy is both forensic and radically irreverent.”"An eerily pertinent exploration of wellness and the counterculture."

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Book SynopsisA memoir on love, lust and attachment: one woman's remarkable and candid account of transforming a difficult and uncomfortable love triangle into an honest polyamorous relationship.

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Book SynopsisHow does your brain work, and what does it have to do with moods? Why do you sometimes feel anxious, cross or afraid, and what can you do about it? How can breathing, looking at a snowglobe, or changing what the voice inside you says, help you feel better? When we tell ourselves negative stories – like “I’m not good at maths” – it becomes harder to learn. But if we can change our mindset – “I’m not good at maths yet” – we help our brains to learn. Mighty Mindsets puts together mindsets, mindfulness and neuroscience in a gentle self-care manual for young readers. With calming and playful illustrations by Carol Betera, Mighty Mindsets helps children understand their emotions and learn tips to take care of their mental health.Trade Review"This is a title that belongs in every school library, as a first step into emotional literacy and mental health awareness." * Children's Books Ireland *"This book is an excellent introduction to mindfulness for children." * Irish Examiner *"This is not the first mindfulness book for kids I’ve encountered but it’s probably the nicest and the most picturesque ... A gorgeous book." * Offaly Independent *

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Book SynopsisWhen Words are Not Enough explores the many ways that bereaved families find to express their loss. Following the death of their son Josh in 2011 the authors set up a charity The Good Grief Project, which is based on ideas that flow from the concept of ‘continuing bonds’, of not wanting to cut off from the deceased, but of building a new kind of relationship with the deceased. Their mission is to support families grieving after the untimely death of a loved one, particularly the death of a child. And to promote an understanding of what it means to grieve in a society that often has difficulty talking openly about death, dying and bereavement. In When Words are not Enough they reflect on their journey and how they have used their creativity to survive their grief and create a new relationship with their son Josh. Trade Review'This is a book about sorrow, yet it is brimming with hope. This is a book about loss, but it overflows with love and generosity. The community of bereaved people is as diverse as humanity itself, and this book is a gathering of their wisdom, guided and curated by the creative talents and parental grief of Jane Harris and Jimmy Edmonds.' Dr Kathryn Mannix, author of With the End in Mind and Listen; 'In the absence of any collective rituals or words with which to express their loss, this wonderful and very personal book offers those who find themselves in an agonising wilderness of grief, a kind of creative map to find a way out of the isolation.' Juliet Stevenson, Actor; 'When Words are Not Enough shows us that searing loss isn't necessarily the end, but a possible beginning. It's an exploration with whatever means one has at one's disposal - visual arts, the written word, even wild swimming - to mark, mourn, remember, salve and to create a tangible from a loss, some order from the arbitrary.' Greg Wise, Actor ; 'The word I keep coming back to with this book is beautiful, not a word I would usually associate with grief. But this book is rich in detail and compassion, it is authoritative and kind. Through their immense loss and pain Jane and Jimmy have done an extraordinary thing and redefined grief as love turned inside out. They make grief less scary. I have not read a better book on grief.' Annalisa Barbieri, The Guardian; 'When Words are Not Enough offers that rarest of bereavement resources - a visual and verbal feast and a sustained look into the heart of grief that both acknowledges the raw anguish of tragic loss and invites the reader to share a fascinating and varied gathering of responses to it. I recommend it highly to all those who mourn, and all those who strive to accompany them through the experience.' Prof Robert Neimeyer, Director, Portland Institute for Loss and Transition.Table of ContentsContents Foreword by Dr Kathryn Mannix Introduction 1 First Steps: Jimmy Edmonds 2 Continuing bonds: Jimmy Edmonds 3 Running thoughts: Jane Harris 4 When words are all we have: Jane Harris 5 Letters to a son: Sophie Pierce 6 Impossible words: Jo Bousfield 7 Reframing grief: Jimmy Edmonds 8 Loved and lost: Simon Bray 9 What remains: Jimmy Edmonds 10 Studio wall: Gillian Melling 11 A brush with grief: Lize Kruger 12 L'Accordeon de la Memoire: Cassie Toulouse 13 Out of time: Jimmy Edmonds 14 A doodle a day: Gary Andrews 15 Celebrating Laoise: Deirdre Nolan 16 Grief, craft and nature: Jim Clabon 17 A scintillating space: Sangeeta Mahajan 18 On social media: Jane Harris and Jimmy Edmonds 19 Stronger than my love: Jessica Carmody Nathan 20 Active grief: Jane Harris and Jimmy Edmonds 21 Secret waters: Jimmy Edmonds 22 Sea soul: Ruth Fitzmaurice 23 Just keep swimming: Billie Oliver 24 To breathe again: Jane Harris and Jimmy Edmonds Ten things we have learned Resources and further reading

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Book SynopsisBetty Staley explores the vibrant and exuberant nature of adolescence, offering a wise guide to raising a teenager, including: the stages of adolescence, the search for the self, the birth of the intellect, the release of feelings, male-female differences, temperaments and character. Challenges are tackled around self-esteem, pregnancy, behavioural problems, stress, depression, media, genderfluidity, eating disorders, drug and alcohol abuse. Growth needs are explored in relation to family, friends, the media, education, the arts, loyalty and relationships. Parents value this wise, practical guide, as Betty uniquely addresses teenagers' soul and spiritual needs at a time when the quest for meaning is so vital.

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Book SynopsisFinding Quiet Strength (FQS) is a practical philosophy that connects to both ancient wisdom and modern neuroscience. Judith’s work enables a calm, confident, and coordinated approach to life, helping us to be centred, grounded and develop a sense of poise and equilibrium. At some point, most of us need help with the challenges of life. FQS is a practice of being present in a way that develops our emotional intelligence and embodied awareness enabling us to navigate the many ups and downs of being human. The work helps us to develop a deep and gentle self-acceptance. Through this self-acceptance, FQS helps us work on an embodied resilience and become more aware of what we can let go of and change. A core element of this work is inspired by F.M. Alexander’s principles of inhibition and direction, stopping, thinking and connecting. With practice, we can take a moment to pause and consider how we might be limiting ourselves and begin to notice the interconnection of our mindset with our bodies. Often the patterns of worrying and anxiety that we embody can be below our conscious radar and can start to limit the joy, peace and ease which we find when we feel in charge of ourselves. Finding Quiet Strength integrates Alexander’s discoveries with Chi Kung and Tai Chi. These ancient traditions help us recognise the signals of threat that trigger old patterns of defence and fear and restore us to a sense of being centred and to regain conscious control. FQS works on the relationship between thinking in stillness and thinking in activity to find a sense of wholeness in whatever we do so we can feel at home with ourselves in all situations and our lives can become more joyful.Trade Review'When societal expectations encourage our girls to make themselves smaller to fit in and be accepted, we need to show them how to stand tall and own their space. We need to help them to feel at home in their bodies, to feel confident in who they are. We need to guide them towards finding quiet strength. Only when we allow this shift to happen can we move closer to a more gender equal society.' Abi Wright, founder of She Stands and co-founder of Festival of The Girl: 'I learned a lot from working with Judith Kleinman. She was able to locate in me a stillness and equilibrium I didn't know I had, and that has stood me in good stead for all the vicissitudes of work and domestic life.' Nick Hornby - Author : 'I love Judith's work. The drawings, words and thoughts are just lovely - their message is as calming as it is bursting with positive ideas. Easy to dip into yet rewarding to read, there are some great tools for life in this book.' Arabella Weir - Actor, comedian and writer : 'Her natural facility and fluid figurative lines express movement in the body but also the feelings inside. Some drawings feature unusual and unexpected balancing acts absorbed by quiet strength. Sometimes funny and at times autobiographical but always positive with a message of well-being.' Michelle Franklin - Artist : 'This work has taught me over the years that the very first, and by no means easy task is to notice what's going on inside the body/mind rather than rushing to change anything. This is a profound principle, which counteracts the rather ferocious demand to change our age-old bad habits. As a psychotherapist I get excited every time patients discover for themselves that being able to pay attention to unhelpful patterns is already a sign of change. This work and psychoanalysis have in common that both make us aware of our embodied self in its spatial and temporal dimensions, which connects us to our fellow humans and the world around us. In other words, moving and being moved physically and emotionally starts from a place of stillness. So, this is also a grateful testimony to Judith Kleinman, my teacher of many years, who has taught me - in more than one way - to 'sit well' with myself and my patients.' Lotte Bredt, MBACP counsellor and psychotherapistTable of ContentsContents Foreword 4 Who this book is for 9 Introduction and welcome 11 Calm: The embodied mind 19 Confidence: Structure and breath 41 Coordinated movement: The embodied sense of movement and ease 87 Curiosity: Integrating our senses 123 Creativity and purpose: Empowering our energy 147 Courage and conclusion: A quiet revolution 155

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Book Synopsis?Here in this unique book is the inside story of a supreme storyteller. Here you can discover how the magic of storytelling is made.? Michael Morpurgo, Foreword The tale of a family brought together through the power of storytelling. When Darinka and Adam Dale meet Dorothy unexpectedly by an old windmill, they embark on a roller coaster journey that transforms their family through the power of spontaneous storytelling. Dorothy?s seven storytelling secrets are the tools they need for connecting more deeply in everyday life - from playing to shopping, tidying, mealtimes, bedtimes and resolving conflict. There are fifteen simple, fun games for making up stories with children. These games, tips and tricks will encourage the telling of spontaneous tales with children and friends - any time, any season and anywhere.

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Book SynopsisIn Blind Spot, Maud Rowell challenges readers to think differently about what they may take for granted, carrying them on a whirlwind tour through time and space - from Japanese tube stations to the 18th century museum - to showcase what the world looks like for someone who does not see. She offers practical insights based on her own experiences, as well as spotlighting incredible blind pioneers - explorers, artists, scientists, and more - through history and the current day, unearthed through her own research and interviews. In educating us about the realities of sight loss, Maud shows us how to be aware of our own blind spots, offering the knowledge needed to become better, more tolerant members of diverse communities. Society needs to support everyone - it's time we caught up.

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Book SynopsisYou're probably familiar with tired cliches around gaming culture in the media... that video games are violent and damaging. That they re for children, or society's outcasts; for the lazy and those without purpose. Joe Donnelly is here to tell you that video games, in fact, save lives. They saved his. Inspired by his own experience navigating depression following a tragic personal loss, Checkpoint reflects on the comforting and healing effect that entering into new digital worlds and narratives can have on mental health both personally and on a wider scale. From the big-budget triple A studios, to the one-person indie set-ups, there are thousands of eye-opening games exploring human complexities overtly and subtly all waiting to enthrall and comfort players old and new. Through exclusive, in-depth interviews with video game developers, health professionals, charities and gamers alike, Joe makes the case for the vital value of gaming culture and why we should be more open minded and willing to pick up a controller if not for fun, for the well-being of ourselves and our loved ones.

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Book SynopsisStudent mental health is a key consideration in higher education at the moment with recent reports identifying a major gap in provision by universities and how ill-equipped academics feel to support students. This book addresses these concerns, providing comprehensive guidance and workable evidence-informed strategies and interventions to help those working with students to support them effectively. It is suitable for lecturers, personal tutors, student counsellors, course leaders, heads of department and administration staff with responsibility for student support.Table of Contents Transitions into higher education Risk factors Common mental health needs in students Supporting student mental health Supporting vulnerable students in university Supporting transitions through higher education Supporting transitions out of higher education Supporting the mental health of postgraduate students

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