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Book SynopsisWINNER OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY INSIGHT INVESTMENT SCIENCE BOOK PRIZE, JULY 2020How proteins, machine learning and molecular chemistry can teach us about the complexities of human behaviour and the world around usHow do we understand the people around us? How do we recognise people''s motivations, their behaviour, or even their facial expressions? And, when do we learn the social cues that dictate human behaviour?Diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder at the age of eight, Camilla Pang struggled to understand the world around her and the way people worked. Desperate for a solution, Camilla asked her mother if there was an instruction manual for humans that she could consult. But, without the blueprint to life she was hoping for, Camilla began to create her own. Now armed with a PhD in biochemistry, Camilla dismantles our obscure social customs and identifies what it really means to be human using her unique expertise and a language she knows best: science.Through a set of scientific principles, this book examines life''s everyday interactions including:- Decisions and the route we take to make them;- Conflict and how we can avoid it;- Relationships and how we establish them;- Etiquette and how we conform to it.Explaining Humans is an original and incisive exploration of human nature and the strangeness of social norms, written from the outside looking in. Camilla''s unique perspective of the world, in turn, tells us so much about ourselves - about who we are and why we do it - and is a fascinating guide on how to lead a more connected, happier life.Trade ReviewUnveiling hidden complexities of human behaviour, this book navigates a mind-bending topic with incisiveness and lucidity * David Lammy, Labour MP for Tottenham, author of 'Tribes' *This vital memoir illuminates the power of being on the autism spectrum * The Times *This book is truly exceptional. Applying science to the problems of human relationships, the perils of perfectionism and the pitfalls of social etiquette, Millie has written a joyous, funny and hugely insightful text for all of us - whether neurotypical or neurodiverse. This 'Outsiders Guide to the Human Race' is warm, witty and a joy to read. * Gina Rippon, cognitive neuroscientist/autism researcher and author of 'The Gendered Brain' *Thoughtful, incisive and important: this is a must-read for an accessible education in human understanding. It blew my mind! * Laura Jane Williams, author of 'Our Stop' and 'Becoming: Second Sex, Second Chances, and Figuring Out Who the Hell I Am' *Whether neurodiverse or neurotypical, Pang's witty account is a must-read for anyone who wants to broaden their understanding of life beyond what society defines as the 'norm' * Dazed *Camilla's book is an accessible guide to scientific concepts that is humorous and engaging * BBC Science Focus *A scientific blueprint of human nature and all its bizarre social norms * Bustle *An easy-to-read part-memoir, part-explanation of why humans are the way they are and what we can learn from it * Refinery29 *

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Book Synopsis''Mesmerizing'' TimeAn art expert instantly spots a fake. A cop decides whether to shoot. A psychologist accurately predicts a couple''s future in minutes. This book is about those moments when we ''know'' something without knowing why. It shows that honing your instincts could change the way you think about thinking forever. ''Trust my snap judgement, buy this book: you''ll be delighted'' David Brooks, The New York Times''Fiendishly clever'' Evening Standard''Provocative, fascinating, radical'' Fergal Byrne, Financial TimesTrade ReviewTrust my snap judgement, buy this book: you'll be delighted * The New York Times *Compelling, fiendishly clever * Evening Standard *Superb . . . this wonderful book should be compulsory reading * New Statesman *Provocative, fascinating, radical * Financial Times *Pacey and beguiling * Independent *Blink might just change your life * Esquire *Astonishing ... Blink really does make you rethink the way you think * Daily Mail *Blink might just change your life * Esquire *

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Book SynopsisFrom the former director of GCHQ, learn the methodology used by the British intelligence agencies to reach judgments, establish the right level of confidence and act decisively. Intelligence officers discern the truth. They gather information - often contradictory or incomplete - and, with it, they build the most accurate possible image of the world. With the stakes at their absolute highest, they must then decide what to do. In everyday life, you are faced with contradictory, incomplete information, too. Reading the news on social media, figuring out the next step in your career, or trying to discover if gossip about a friend is legitimate, you are building an image of the world and making decisions about it. Looking through the eyes of one of Britain''s most senior ex-intelligence officers, Professor Sir David Omand, How Spies Think shows how the big decisions in your life will be easier to make when you apply the same frameworks used by British intelligence. Full of revealing examples from his storied career, including key briefings with Prime Ministers from Thatcher to Blair, and conflicts from the Falklands to Afghanistan, Professor Omand arms us with the tools to sort fact from fiction, and shows us how to use real intelligence every day.

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Book SynopsisTHE INSTANT #1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERHappiness is good for your health. Learn how to nurture yours.During his 20 years as a GP, Dr Rangan Chatterjee has seen first-hand how motivation isn''t always enough for us to maintain a healthy lifestyle. It''s only when we learn how to support our own mental wellbeing and cultivate core happiness that these choices become easy.In his latest book, Dr Chatterjee shares cutting-edge insights into the science of happiness and reveals 10 simple ways to put you back in control of your health. It features real-life case studies and over 20 practical exercises, including lessons on how to: Treat yourself with respect Improve your relationship with your phone Deal with criticismWhether you are at a crisis point or simply want to experience more joy, this book will help you feel calmer, more confident, and able to live your life to the full. ''A well-researched, personal guide for anyone who seeks a more contented life'' MATT HAIG''No matter how happy you feel, this book will lift you up and make you stronger'' FEARNE COTTON''A joy to read and a simple framework that you can put into practice immediately'' DR RUPY AUJLATrade ReviewRangan's philosophy on happiness is so thoughtful and inspiring. This book is full of easy-to-understand tips and activities that will help anyone feel calmer and experience more joy * Julia Samuel, bestselling author of THIS TOO SHALL PASS *Simple, genius and reassuring * Chris Evans *Rangan's latest book gets to the crux of what truly matters. Contentment, peace and happiness. This is a joy to read and a simple framework that you can put into practice immediately * Dr Rupy Aujla, author of THE DOCTOR'S KITCHEN *In this beautiful book there are so many valuable nuggets of wisdom to greatly improve your happiness and wellbeing. This book will change your life for the better * Stephen and David Flynn, The Happy Pear *This book opened my eyes to a lot of things. It guides you through simple and complex concepts by an expert who also feels like your best friend * Elizabeth Day, How to Fail Podcast *This book is full of very clear wisdom on the nature of happiness and how we can attain it. A well-researched, personal and entirely user-friendly guide for anyone who worries they may have their priorities wrong and who seeks a more contented life. I read it in one sitting and it helped me a lot. * Matt Haig *No matter how happy you feel, this book will lift you up and make you stronger * Fearne Cotton *

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Book Synopsis''A brave, beautiful book that could double as a handbook to accompany anyone on their journey through cancer'' Jackie Kay, New StatesmanThe Cancer Journals is an intimate, poetic and invigorating account of the experience of breast cancer, from biopsy to mastectomy, told by the great feminist and activist Audre Lorde.Moving between journal entry, memoir, and essay, Lorde fuses the personal and political to reflect on the many questions breast cancer raises: questions of survival, sexuality, prosthesis and self-care. It is a journey of survival, friendship, and self-acceptance. ''Grief, terror, courage, the passion for survival and for more than survival, are here in the searchings of a great poet'' Adrienne Rich''This book teaches me that with one breast or none, I am still me'' Alice WalkerTrade ReviewLorde's big heart and fierce mind are at full strength on each page of this deeply personal and deeply political collection ... A raw reckoning with illness and death as well as a challenge to the conventional expectations of women with cancer. More universally, Lorde's rage and the clarity that follows offer us a blueprint for facing our mortality and living boldly in the time we have. This empowering compilation is heartbreaking, beautiful, and timeless. * Kirkus STARRED REVIEW *Radiates with rebellion, even decades later... she is both brave and right. Embracing her one-breasted self, Lorde refuses to render invisible her difference and the experience of pain that is somehow embarrassing to others... There is inspiration in Lorde's position, for me and for all women who have spent time in doctors' offices and surgeries... Making my way through the book's pages, I found a different model of feminist power - not a sidestepping of sickness, but a defiant avowal of the reality of pain and respect for the transformed self it leaves behind -- Rafia Zakaria * Guardian *

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Book Synopsis'A love letter to home and friendship' - Kieran Yates'An essential guide to modern living' - Daisy Buchanan'This is a comprehensive, thoughtful guide that provides much-needed practical advice but crucially a vital sense of optimism. A timely helping hand!' - Yomi AdegokeHow do you keep it together when you're living together?If you've found yourself asking this question (returning home from a day of winning in the workplace only to realise you've lost the fight for your own living room again) then it's likely that you're one of the millions of people living in a house share in the UK, US and beyond. Between marriage rates dwindling and the cost-of-living soaring, house sharing is becoming more and more common but that doesn't stop it being one of the most complex living set-ups of the 21st century. Thankfully, journalist and serial house sharer, Alice Wilkinson is here to help you stay sane when you're feeling stuck. This is the friendly and informed guide to house sharing you h

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Book SynopsisOliver Sacks was born in 1933 in London and was educated at Queen's College, Oxford. He completed his medical training at San Francisco's Mount Zion Hospital and at UCLA before moving to New York, where he soon encountered the patients whom he would write about in his book Awakenings.Dr Sacks spent almost fifty years working as a neurologist and wrote many books, including The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat, Musicophilia, and Hallucinations, about the strange neurological predicaments and conditions of his patients. The New York Times referred to him as 'the poet laureate of medicine', and over the years he received many awards, including honours from the Guggenheim Foundation, the National Science Foundation, the American Academy of Arts and Letters, and the Royal College of Physicians. In 2008, he was appointed Commander of the British Empire. His memoir, On the Move, was published shortly before his death in August 2015.Trade ReviewThe Mind's Eye is about the possibility of recovery and the inexorable decline of the ageing individual. From this collision of incompatible truths, tragedy is made . . . making this Sacks's most powerful book to date. * Sunday Telegraph *Packed with wisdom, humour, extraordinary human stories and reflections on how we all perceive the world . . . He ends with a brilliant discussion of blindness and the ways in which blind people develop visual concepts. Heartily recommended’. * Reader’s Digest *

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Book Synopsis''A guide to counteract medical misogyny'' New Scientist''The world''s most famous - and outspoken - gynaecologist'' GuardianIn The Menopause Manifesto internationally renowned, New York Times bestselling author Dr Jen Gunter brings you empowerment through knowledge by countering stubborn myths and misunderstandings about menopause with hard facts, real science, fascinating historical perspective and expert advice.The only thing predictable about menopause is its unpredictability. Factor in widespread misinformation, a lack of research, and the culture of shame around women''s bodies, and it''s no wonder women are unsure what to expect during the menopause transition and beyond.Menopause is not a disease - it''s a planned change, like puberty. And just like puberty, we should be educated on what''s to come years in advance, rather than the current practice of leTrade ReviewA banger of a book that tells you everything you could possibly need to know about the menopause experience - and plenty of stuff you don't but will be glad you do. -- Sam Baker, author of The ShiftDr Jen Gunter isn't taking any prisoners (Gwyneth Paltrow included) on her mission to bust myths about midlife and medicine * The Telegraph *A guide to counteract medical misogyny ... Gunter promises to give women strength, value, agency and knowledge to help them through this transition in their life. She has unquestionably achieved that. * New Scientist *

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Book SynopsisStop paying the high cost of disorganization.Late fees on forgotten bills. A home full of clutter and unfinished projects. Eroding respect with your friends, family, and colleagues. Health worries from doctor’s appointments you keep meaning to schedule. Nonstop anxiety as you wait for the other shoe to drop.You deserve better.Order from Chaos will teach your how your brain works and how to stop getting in your own way. Mixing stories from the trenches of her own experience as a mom and wife with ADHD with wise, well-researched advice from her years as a blogger at The ADHD Homestead, Jaclyn Paul shows you how to design your own system for restoring order.Past failures don’t have to define you. Order from Chaos offers a helping hand to get you on the path to a more peaceful and rewarding life.

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Book SynopsisTHE EXPANDED EDITION''Just might be the best business book ever written'' Forbes Magazine''This book should be required reading for any manager'' Charles Duhigg''Full of detail about an interesting, intricate business'' The Wall Street Journal______________________________________________The co-founder and longtime president of Pixar updates and expands upon his 2014 New York Times bestseller on creative leadership, reflecting on the management principles used to build Pixar''s singularly successful culture, including all he learned in the past nine years that allowed Pixar to retain its creative culture while continuing to evolve.For nearly twenty years, Pixar has dominated the world of animation, producing such beloved films as the Toy Story quartet, Finding Nemo, The Incredibles, Up, and WALL-E, which have gone on to set box-office records and garner thirty AcadTrade ReviewMany have attempted to formulate and categorize inspiration and creativity. What Ed Catmull shares instead is his astute experience that creativity isn’t strictly a well of ideas, but an alchemy of people. In Creativity, Inc. Ed reveals, with commonsense specificity and honesty, examples of how not to get in your own way and realize a creative coalescence of art, business and innovation. * George Lucas *This is best book ever written on what it takes to build a creative organization. It is the best because Catmull’s wisdom, modesty, and self-awareness fill every page. He shows how Pixar’s greatness results from connecting the specific little things they do (mostly things that anyone can do in any organization) to the big goal that drives everyone in the company: Making films that make them feel proud of one another. * Robert I. Sutton, Professor of Management Science at Stanford University, author of The No A**hole Rule and co-author of Scaling Up Excellence *Just might be the best business book ever written * Forbes Magazine *Pixar uses technology only as a means to an end; its films are rooted in human concerns, not computer wizardry. The same can be said of Creativity Inc., Ed Catmull’s endearingly thoughtful explanation of how the studio he co-founded generated hits such as the Toy Story trilogy, Up and Wall-E. . . . [Catmull] uses Pixar’s triumphs and near-disasters to outline a system for managing people in creative businesses—one in which candid criticism is delivered sensitively, while individuality and autonomy are not strangled by a robotic corporate culture * Financial Times *Achieving enormous success while holding fast to the highest artistic standards is a nice trick—and Pixar, with its creative leadership and persistent commitment to innovation, has pulled it off. This book should be required reading for any manager * Charles Duhigg - Author of THE POWER OF HABIT *

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Book SynopsisThe PERFECT GIFT for that superhero, saint, figure of worship or, if none of those apply, your plain dear old dad.''Shawn has set up his own firework display in the garden.Those big displays are rubbish, he tells his son. You can''t see a thing.When Shawn''s son has seen the firework, they will go back indoors. Fireworks are more expensive than Shawn expected.''_______''What does a hippopotamus eat, dad?'' asks Philip''Children who ask for stuff in the gift shop,'' says his dad.Being a dad is brilliant.''_______This delightful book is the latest in the series of Ladybird books which have been specially planned to help grown-ups with the world about them. The large clear script, the careful choice of words, the frequent repetition and the thoughtful matching of text with pictures all enab

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Book SynopsisRituals are among the most powerful tools we have to create meaning and cultivate wellbeing in our lives. In Rituals for Life, you can learn to live a more intentional life, enriched by your connection with nature. The book explores the essential components of ritual and how to use them to bring happiness and inner peace into your everyday life. Includes instructions for thirty rituals, some for every day and others for specific moments and occasions, that you can adapt for your own needs, as well as an exploration of the roots and purposes of ritual. Beautifully illustrated by Luisa Rivera, this inspiring book is a guide more authentic and soulful way of living.

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Book SynopsisIkigai is a traditional Japanese concept that embodies happiness in living. It is, essentially, the reason that you get up in the morning. This book is about finding your ikigai - identifying your purpose or passion and using this knowledge to achieve greater happiness in your life. Your ikigai doesn''t have to be some grand ambition or highly noble life''s purpose - it can be something simple and humble, like tending your garden or walking your dog.Having grown up in Japan, Yukari Mitsuhashi understands first hand what ikigai means to Japanese people. Now living in Los Angeles, she has written this book to introduce the traditional concept to a new audience. This is not a ''one size fits all'' book. Instead, Ikigai encourages you to look at the details of your life and appreciate the everyday moments as you learn to identify your own personal ikigai. The book includes case studies from a range of people sharing their ikigai, from athletes to writers and business people.

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Book SynopsisDan Biggar was born in Morriston, Swansea, and his career began in the Welsh Premiership for his hometown team. He made his Ospreys debut as an eighteen-year-old and became the youngest player ever to play in 100 games for the team. Since then, he has played for the English Premiership giants Northampton and for French heavyweights Toulon.Dan has been at the heart of Welsh rugby's most iconic moments of the past decade, including a Grand Slam, two Six Nations Championships, a record victory over England, a World Cup semi-final, and a historic first victory on South African soil. He's toured twice with the British and Irish Lions, and started every test in the 2021 series.In 2015, Biggar won the BBC Cymru Sports Personality of the Year Award.The Biggar Picture is his first autobiography.Ross Harries is an experienced broadcaster and is regularly seen presenting rugby coverage on the BBC, BT Sport, Premier Sports, Channel 4 and Amaz

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Book SynopsisThere is no more powerful directing force in human behaviour than belief. That you believe the 'right' things determine not just your earthly success but your eternal destiny.

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Book SynopsisHave you ever felt like you''re shouting into the void for someone to just see you and to acknowledge that you exist, that you have value, that you are loved?That feeling-like no one can really see who you are, like no one really gets it, that''s loneliness. The truth is everyone feels lonely. It is a universal emotion, one we all experience at one point or another, but we have also been made to feel ashamed, oppressed and stigmatised about experiencing it.Being seen means that someone notices you and includes you. Being heard means to be listened to without interruption, gaslighting or invalidation, but rather with compassion and understanding. Being valued means being respected and treated with compassion and kindness. When all three of these needs are met, we experience a sense of belonging. Human beings need more than access to food, sleep and water to survive. We also need to feel that sense of belonging, understanding aTrade ReviewThis is a truly beautiful book about loneliness and how to reach beyond our perceptions of isolation. Most importantly, the author focuses the reader on the most stable and readily available source of connection there is - our relationship with ourselves -- Dr Kristin Neff, pioneer of self-compassion and author of 'Fierce Self-Compassion'Janina Scarlet is at once brilliant, warm hearted, understanding and encouraging. This powerful book, rooted firmly in research, meets readers right where they are and illuminates the path to creating a life full of meaning and healthy connection - with ourselves and others. Readers are encouraged to take the book at their own pace. The brief chapters make it easy to take it slowly, and the gentle exercises help wellbeing blossom, all the while with the encouragement, authenticity and kind presence of the author. Readers come away feeling seen, heard and understood every step of the way -- Michelle Becker, author of Compassion for CouplesIn Zulu, the greeting "Sawubona" literally means "I see you". In contrast, I have felt unseen and misunderstood as a Black woman in America more times than I can count. Perhaps this is why I felt Unseen, Unheard, Undervalued by Dr Janina Scarlet in my gut, on a soul level. Dr Scarlet's words are poignant and heartfelt. As I read, I felt the familiar pang of loneliness that was described so well. However, through this book, I could examine loneliness in a new way; I turned it around in my mind like a child looking at a unique shell found on the beach. I was able to see it differently and appreciate the humanity and universality of it. This book does what it intends to do - it reduces the stigma surrounding loneliness in all its forms -- Dr Jennifer Payne, author of 'Out of the Fire: Healing Black Trauma Caused by Systemic Racism Using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy'It was my privilege and honor to read an incredible book in which Janina shares not only actionable practices and exercises, but also made me feel SO seen, heard and valued! Her compassionate voice and presence is obvious on every page. She is not only a powerful psychologist, she is your friend and greatest holder of compassionate space, who brings her heart and soul to support your healing. We heal through co-regulation, and Janina inspired this healing experience for us even before we begin to implement her suggested powerful exercises. Thank you for making me and thousands feel so seen, heard and valued! -- Marina Yanay-Triner, somatic leadership coach

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Book Synopsis*WINNER* - FORTNUM & MASON DEBUT FOOD BOOK AWARD 2023 SHORTLISTED FOR THE ANDRÉ SIMON BEST COOKBOOK AWARD 2023 _______________ THE TIMES - BEST FOOD BOOKS of 2022 THE WEEK – BEST FOOD BOOKS OF 2022 DELICIOUS MAGAZINE – BEST COOK BOOKS OF 2022 'If you had told me at 14 when I couldn't even get out of bed with depression and anxiety that three years later I would have written a book I would never have believed you. But here it is - the story of the Orange Bakery. How I went from bed to bread and how my Dad went from being a teacher to a baker. You reading it means everything to me' Kitty Tait Breadsong tells the story of Kitty Tait who was a chatty, bouncy and full-of-life 14 year old until she was overwhelmed by an ever-thickening cloud of depression and anxiety and she withdrew from the world. Her desperate family tried everything to help her but she slipped further away from them. One day her dad Alex, a teacher, baked a loaf of bread with her and that small moment changed everything. One loaf quickly escalated into an obsession and Kitty started to find her way out of the terrible place she was in. Baking bread was the one thing that made any sense to her and before long she was making loaves for half her village. After a few whirlwind months, she and her dad opened the Orange Bakery, where queues now regularly snake down the street. Breadsong is also a cookbook full of Kitty's favourite recipes, including: - the Comfort loaf made with Marmite, and with a crust that tastes like Twiglets - bitesize queue nibbles, doughnuts with an ever-changing filling to keep the bakery queue happy - sticky fika buns with mix-and-match fillings such as cardamom and orange - Happy Bread covered with salted caramel - cheese straws made with easy homemade ruff puff pastry - the ultimate brown butter and choc chip cookies with the perfect combination of gooey centre and crispy edges.Trade ReviewJust when I thought I didn’t have anything left to learn about bread, Kitty teaches me otherwise. Accessible, engaging and wonderfully wide ranging -- Felicity CloakeNot only is Breadsong a brilliant book about the bliss of baking, Kitty Tait tells a brave and beautiful story of what it is to be human. Rise up like your dough, Kitty! You are Britain’s next Star Baker! -- Mel GiedroycBreadsong is everything I could ever wish for from a book. Kitty is a true inspiration. I see her passion, her writing and her baking and I can’t help but be filled with joy. I can’t wait to see what she does next -- James MortonBreadsong is exactly the kind of cookbook I love to curl up with - uplifting, inspiring, heartfelt and with wonderful recipes to boot. The best recipes are filled with heart and this book is just that -- Georgina HaydenWe have been following Kitty and Al's journey with wonder and amazement. It is proof, if one was needed, that a loaf of bread can have the power to heal, bring joy, bring together a family and a community and give life flavour and purpose. In this book they share with their stories and recipes, both are utterly delicious -- Itamar Srulovich and Sarit Packer, Honey & CoBreadsong is an extraordinary father and daughter duet, a baking book that’s dazzling with easy ideas and strong techniques for exactly what you want to bake and eat right now -- Dan LepardBreadsong is a beautifully soul-stirring book about overcoming personal anxieties and depression through the nurturing joys of baking. I loved it from start to finish! -- Gurd LoyalKitty and her father plot the journey from rock bottom to redemption through dough. A hilarious catalogue of the pitfalls of setting up your own artisan bakery with an inspiring tale about learning to recognise what’s important – being brave enough to frame your life around it -- Xanthe ClayMore than a book about baking. Breadsong made me hungry (very!) but it also filled me with admiration for Al, Kitty, their family and their friends. Inspiring, honest, generous and optimistic -- Janet EllisA wonderful exploration around the seemingly (and often not so) simple process of making bread and how it can help to heal and restore. Breadsong is truly inspiring and will no doubt encourage everyone to bake, for both their mind and their mouth -- Flora SheddonThe Tait's vision of baking as a joyous, life-enhancing thing is infectious, and their Miracle Overnight White Loaf is proof that “making bread is magic”. * Bee Wilson, The Sunday Times *‘A book to warm heart and soul – and satisfy the stomach’ * Delicious Magazine *

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Book SynopsisThe world of work is expanding. New technologies, industries and means of meeting apart–and–still–together, have presided in the transition of the workplace into a fast, digital and busier–than–ever era. In whichever sector you care to name, work is increasing exponentially, for reducing rewards and benefits. It is more than easy to complain, drag one’s feet while getting out of the door, and face daily tasks with an apathetic attitude. A Good Return does not provide maxims to get you through the day. Instead, it is a book that encourages Christians to view their workspace, be it field, car, classroom or office, as an avenue of worship. John C. Lennox has crafted a book with thoughtful, biblical and evangelical deliberation on our behaviour in, and towards, our work. With his trademark clarity, faithfulness and wisdom, Lennox curates room for a wider discussion on Christian approaches toward salaries, time management, motivation and attitudes amidst a workspace environment. Trade ReviewThe dividends one will add from reading this will multiply business success exponentially. My word of advice: read this book and take its messages to heart! -- Mark Lanier (Owner, The Lanier Law Firm and Found, Lanier Foundation, Houston, Texas)Foundational, humbling and searing … here’s the handbook for the Scriptural principles for your work. -- Rico Tice (Evangelist; Co–founder of Christianity Explored Ministries)This book is dripping with wisdom gleaned both from biblical insights and life experience. It will provide great help, encouragement and joyful inspiration to all who are seeking to apply the Lordship of Christ in all these vital areas of life. -- Lindsay Brown (Former General Secretary of IFES and International Director, Lausanne Movement)

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Book SynopsisÉdouard Louis is one of the most important literary voices of his generation' GuardianOne day, Édouard Louis finds a photograph of his mother from twenty years ago: a happy young woman, full of hopes and dreams. But growing up, Édouard only knew his mother's sadness - what happened in those years since the photo was taken? Then, at the age of forty-five, Édouard's mother frees herself from this life of oppression, to start a new one in Paris.A Woman's Battles and Transformations reckons with the cruel systems that govern our lives - and with the possibility of escape. It is a tender portrait of a mother, and an honouring of her self-discovery as she chooses to live on her own terms.'Tash Aw's sensitive translation captures the vividness of Louis's voice... Movingly, the book demonstrates the pain that moving from one social class to another entails' Times Literary Supplement 'A tenderness of observation' New York Times'Incandescent...Louis's most hopeful book to date' Los Angeles TimesTranslated from the French by Tash AwTrade ReviewPoetic, tender, joyous. * Guardian *Heartbreaking... You suspect this uniquely troubling writer is far from done yet. * Observer *Louis' project, at once aesthetic and political, is..."to create a new language for the left", capable of articulating contemporary working-class experience. * New Statesman *Tash Aw's sensitive translation captures the vividness of Louis's voice... Movingly, the book demonstrates the pain that moving from one social class to another entails. * Times Literary Supplement *A tenderness of observation... translated into English with unobtrusive flair by Tash Aw. * New York Times *

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Book Synopsis"This book is vital to those with fibromyalgia their families, friends and employers." - Pam Stewart MBE, Fibromyalgia Association UK chairA difficult condition to diagnose, fibromyalgia is characterised by pain in the muscles, tendons, ligaments and nerves. It has a plethora of symptoms including fatigue, anxiety, depression, digestive and bowel problems and headaches, among many others. The good news is that your condition can improve, and this book is designed to help. Based on Christine Craggs Hinton's own experience of managing the disease, it uses effective strategies to reduce pain, boost energy levels and improve sleep. It explains the link between fibromyalgia, diet and the digestive system, and gives clear and manageable guidance on the benefit of low-impact aerobic exercise, as well as illustrated advice on maintaining good posture in daily activities. There is discussion of the latest research, including the possibility of genetic causes of fibromyalgia, and a clear explanation of the difference between fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome. If you arm yourself with knowledge - and with the impetus and encouragement that brings - your condition will, in all probability, improve steadily and you will find that life once more becomes rewarding and enjoyable.Trade ReviewWe are delighted that Sheldon Press is building on the work Christine produced as a result of her experiences with fibromyalgia. Keeping people informed is vital if they are to find effective solutions. * Pam Stewart MBE, former Chair of Fibromyalgia Association UK *

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Book SynopsisWith over 11 million female-owned businesses in the US today, more women than ever are taking the reins to create their own success. Maybe you feel the pull to start a business but deep down you're afraid that you don't have what it takes. Maybe you have a great idea but wonder if you're actually qualified to make it happen. Or maybe you want to expand your business, but you're worried about how it will affect your family. If that's you, it's time to start thinking like a boss. In this practical and encouraging book, Kate Crocco exposes the 12 limiting beliefs that are holding you back from your true potential, such as - I should have it all together and I don't - I'm not ready or qualified to start - I don't have enough time - It's already been done before - and more With plenty of inspiring true stories and actionable steps you can take--starting now--Thinking Like a Boss will help you turn your limiting beliefs into limitless opportunity.

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Book SynopsisThis one-stop guide to opening a restaurant from an accountant-turned-restaurateur shows aspiring proprietors how to succeed in the crucial first year and beyond.Ninety percent of all restaurants fail, and those that succeed happened upon that mysterious X factor, right? Wrong! A man of many hats—money-guy, restaurant owner, and restaurant consultant—Roger Fields shows how a restaurant can survive its first year and keep diners coming back for years. Featuring real-life start-up stories (including many of the author’s own), this comprehensive how-to walks readers through the logistics of opening a restaurant: concept, location, menu, ambiance, staff, and, most important, profit. Updated to address current trends such as food trucks and to tackle online opportunities (and pitfalls!) including Groupon, Yelp, and Twitter, Restaurant Success by the Numbers remains a critical resource for navigating the food industry. Opening a restaurant isn’t easy, but this realistic dreamer’s guide helps set the table for lasting success.

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Book SynopsisBring the life you desire and deserve into existence today! The meaningFULL framework that Regina uses will help you redefine success and live a more profound life, reconnect to your heart, restore the body, reframe your beliefs, renew your spirit, and reinvent your routines.

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Book SynopsisStop Walking on Eggshells has already helped more than a million people with friends and family members suffering from borderline personality disorder (BPD) understand this difficult disorder, set boundaries, and help their loved ones to stop relying on dangerous behaviors. This fully revised and updated third edition includes the very latest BPD research, extensive new information on narcissistic personality disorder (NPD), comorbidity and the effectiveness of schema therapy, and includes coping and communication skills readers can use to stabilize their relationship with the BPD or NPD sufferer in their life.Isn't it time you stopped walking on eggshells? Learn how with this fully revised and updated third edition of a self-help classic-now with more than one million copies sold!Do you feel manipulated, controlled, or lied to? Are you the focus of intense, violent, and irrational rages? Do you feel you are 'walking on eggshells' to avoid the next confrontation? If the answer is 'yes,' someone you care about may have borderline personality disorder (BPD)-a mood disorder that causes negative self-image, emotional instability, and difficulty with interpersonal relationships.Stop Walking on Eggshells has already helped more than a million people with friends and family members suffering from BPD understand this difficult disorder, set boundaries, and help their loved ones stop relying on dangerous BPD behaviors. This fully revised third edition has been updated with the very latest BPD research on comorbidity, extensive new information about narcissistic personality disorder (NPD), the effectiveness of schema therapy, and coping and communication skills you can use to stabilize your relationship with the BPD or NPD sufferer in your life.This compassionate guide will enable you to: ·Make sense out of the chaos ·Stand up for yourself and assert your needs ·Defuse arguments and conflicts ·Protect yourself and others from violent behavior If you're ready to bring peace and stability back into your life, this time-tested guide will show you how, one confident step at a time.

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Book Synopsis**AS SEEN ON CHANNEL 4**Just as Dr Michael Mosley's Fast Diet - the original 5:2 - alerted the world to a healthy new way to lose weight, Fast Exercise turns conventional wisdom on its head when it comes to the workout. Can you really get the benefits of exercise in just a few minutes a day?Michael Mosley and Peta Bee investigate the science behind a radically different approach to exercise - one that is incredibly time efficient.Research has shown the extraordinary impact that ultra-short bursts of HIT (high intensity training) can have, whatever your age or level of fitness.In Fast Exercise, Michael Mosley, a self-confessed sloth, teams up with super-fit health journalist Peta Bee to dispel common exercise myths. They offer practical advice and a range of workouts that take just a few minutes a day and can be done any time, anywhere. Fast Exercise is for everyone: those who don't enjoy exercise but want to lose fat and stay healthy, those who love exercise and want to enhance their performance, and those who just want to understand the science behind it all.Trade ReviewA health revolution * New York Times *

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Book SynopsisREVISED AND UPDATED EDITION OF FAST ASLEEPTHE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERFeaturing an expanded four-week plan and bonus material on brain health, mood, immunity and metabolism, this updated & revised edition of Fast Sleep is packed with the latest scientific research and even more guidance to help you improve your sleep for good.'I read this eagerly because I am desperate for tips on how to sleep better. It is based around the revolutionary idea that when it comes to sleep what matters is not the hours you spend in bed but the quality of the sleep you are getting - your sleep efficiency. This book was full of surprises!' -- Jeremy VineGround-breaking sleep science from the bestselling author of The 5:2 Fast Diet and The Fast 800A good night's sleep is essential for a healthy brain and body. So why do so many of us struggle to sleep well? In 4 Weeks to Better Sleep, Dr Michael Mosley explains what happens when we sleep, what triggers common sleep problems and why standard advice rarely works.Prone to insomnia, he has taken part in numerous sleep experiments and tested every remedy going. The result is a radical four-week plan, based on the latest science, designed to help you re-establish a healthy sleep pattern in record time. With plenty of surprising recommendations - including tips for teenagers, people working night shifts and those prone to jet lag - plus recipes which will boost your deep sleep by improving your gut microbiome, 4 Weeks to Better Sleep provides the tools you need to sleep better, reduce stress and feel happier.With new techniques and a revised 4-week sleep programme to help you sleep faster and better

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Book SynopsisAchieve your most confident, happy, and healthy self in just 12 weeks using holistic fitness and eating guide, Fit & Fabulous. No crash diets, no counting calories, and workouts can be done at home!

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Book SynopsisWeaving together ancient wisdom and scientific research, Dr Shauna Shapiro formulates the most potent practices for living a happy, meaningful life. Individually, these practices will help you sculpt neuropathways of clarity and calm. Collectively, they will help us live in a more connected, compassionate world. The practice of mindfulness works. It's good for you. It strengthens immune function, reduces stress, improves sleep, and offers countless other benefits. It primes the mind for joy, it creates a roadmap for strengthening the brain's circuitry of deep calm, contentment and clarity. Dr Shapiro offers the science and the practice of mindfulness, showing the reader how to rewire and re-balance their own individual negativity bias, create new pathways for curiosity, joy and focused attention. This is ultimate training for the monkey mind. 'Shauna Shapiro is known internationally for her outstanding contribution to research and clinical work on the very frontier of the mindfulness field. She is one those rare scientist-practitioners who contribute not only new methods but new and deeper understandings of mind - its challenges and its potential' - Mark Williams, Emeritus Professor of Clinical Psychology, University of Oxford, and author of international bestseller Mindfulness: A practical guide to finding peace in a frantic world

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Book SynopsisNo matter how you birth your baby, feel calm and safe with hypnobirthing"This woman is a great healer and birth expert. This book will be brilliant." Russell BrandYour Baby, Your Birth is a truly modern hypnobirthing book for ALL births. In-demand hypnobirthing coach Hollie de Cruz provides you with the skills and tools to make any birth feel safe, calm, connected and empowering. Drawing on her experience working with new mums, including Fearne Cotton and Giovanna Fletcher, Hollie de Cruz helps you prepare for a positive (not 'perfect') birth experience and approach motherhood with confidence in yourself and your instincts. Your Baby, Your Birth will teach you:- That birth is safe - listen to your body, embrace the changes, prepare your mind and relax during pregnancy- Exercises and breathing techniques for labour and birth for you and your birth partner, along with guided meditations to keep you calm and engaged- How to trust your instincts, understand your body and baby, and make informed decisions throughout your pregnancy and beyondHollie de Cruz, creator of the award-winning yesmum positive affirmation cards, is renowned for demystifying hypnobirthing and her down-to-earth, realistic approach is highly sought after. Whatever kind of birth you are planning, let Hollie de Cruz provide you with a set of deep relaxation, mindfulness and meditation tools for an empowering experience.Trade ReviewHollie is at the forefront of ancient yet modern birthing techniques. Charming, warm and easy to understand, she is the perfect spokesperson for a movement that could ultimately effect everybody - well, not everybody, just everybody who will be born. * Russell Brand *After meeting with Hollie and learning integral breathing techniques and visualisations, the fear and expectation had been completely replaced with pure excitement. As Honey was born, I felt wild, empowered and very connected to everything around me. * Fearne Cotton *Refreshing, practical and down-to-earth * Psychologies *Hollie has completely changed the way I look at giving birth. I have no doubt that my experiences would’ve been entirely different had she not given me her calm and soothing guidance. * Giovanna Fletcher *I feel so incredibly lucky to have met Hollie. Thanks to her I will always remember the day I gave birth to Lola as beautiful and peaceful. * Izzy Judd *

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Book SynopsisSuzy Reading is a Chartered Psychologist, yoga teacher, coach and mother of two. Suzy has over two decades of experience in the health and wellbeing industry, and draws from multiple modalities, together with psychology, to help people build sustainable healthy lifestyle habits. She is one of the top UK experts on self-care. Suzy is the Psychology Expert for Neom Organics, and a founding member of the 'Nourish' app. She is the author of The Little Book of Self-Care, The Self-Care Revolution, Stand Tall Like A Mountain, Self-care for Tough Times, This Book Will (Help) Make You Happy, And Breathe, Sit to Get Fit and Rest to Reset.

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Book SynopsisJames Sexton is a New York-based lawyer focusing his practice exclusively in divorce and family law. Sexton is a widely sought after expert on divorce-related issues and the author of two books on preventing divorce and maintaining a happy marriage. Find him on Instagram: @nycdivorcelawyer

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Book SynopsisJohn Howard utilises his forty-year career in property to provide an enlightening read about the challenges of buying property. Whether it is your first home or fifth, this book is a product of the purchase of around 4000 properties, and all the experience that comes along with it.Covering the entire process, from how to get prepared before you arrange to view properties, to completing on a purchase and beyond. Whilst also offering detailed and practical guidance on the particular challenges that afflict different styles of home.This book includes information on. Getting your team together Mortgages explained Viewing all different types of property including apartments and listed buildings The questions you should be asking Negotiating successfully How to get from agreeing to purchase to completion Avoiding numerous pitfalls What to look out for on different types of properties Things to consider when buying in the city, town and countryside Building and maintenance issues ...and much more!

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Book SynopsisGet ready to express yourself with this loud and proud colouring book, featuring quirky and beautiful scenes to transform into glorious works of art.Use your pens and pencils to colour the rainbow and have fun celebrating all kinds of love with over 45 pages of confidence, colour and Pride!

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Book SynopsisNow in paperback, overcome perfectionism and self-doubt by unapologetically embracing your fully awesome selfflaws and allwith the co-founder of Mindvalley, a global school delivering transformational education for all ages.An inspiring read for any individual prepared to embark on a journey toward their truest self. Dr. Shefali, New York Times best-selling author of The Conscious Parent Perfectionism is the one thing that often stands between us and lasting, deep happiness and feelings of peace and fulfillment. As life happens, we fall in love with the idea of who we could be instead of who we actually areleaving parts of ourselves behind and losing sight of what and who are truly important. How can we simultaneously live as ourselves without ourselves? By sharing revelatory personal anecdotes and thoughtful reflection prompts, Kristina Mänd-Lakhiani, co-founder of the global transformational school Mindvalley, guides you toward: Finding your own truth despite the external and internal critics Transforming ideas of the Perfect You into the embodiment of the Real You Embracing a life where no one needs fixing Only by finding your way back to yourself and understanding who you really areby accepting your dents and scratches, your quirky uniqueness, and your flawswill you thrive in being unapologetically you, most flawesomely.

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