Health & Wellbeing Books

Book SynopsisBent Out of Shape But Not Broken (Yet)Bestselling author Clint Edwards clues readers into the (literal) back-breaking work that is being a parent with this all-too-real collection of stories. Like the time he tried to impress his daughter with a double back flip at a trampoline park or when he attempted to run a 5K with his 8-year-old, both of which have left him acutely aware of his own physical limitations. Parenthood can push you to the brink both physically and mentally, but it's in those moments of hardship where you find the greatest reward. This book perfectly displays this sentiment with essays like Hell is Teaching Your Kiddo How to Read, Enforcing the Rules Turns me From Walter White to Heisenberg, and many other hilariously real stories from the front lines of parenting. With his signature insight and wit, Edwards is sure to show you how to laugh through the tears and appreciate the effort in your exhaustion.

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Book Synopsis''An incredible debut'' ROXANE GAY''Wise and wonderful'' PAUL BEATTYWho would you sacrifice on the altar of ambition?Singapore, 1996. Before Arin, Genevieve Yang was an only child. Living with her parents and grandmother in a single-room flat in Bedok, she is saddled with an unexpected sibling when Arin appears, the shameful legacy of a grandfather long believed to be dead.At once collaborators and sisters, Gen and Arin grow up inseparable, navigating the intensity of life in working-class Singapore - where urgent insistence on achievement demands self-immolation in the realms of imagination, work, and play. But as the rapidly modernising, winner-takes-all world threatens to leave one behind as the other''s star rises exponentially, the sisters must weigh their allegiances and bonds, the cost of success and ultimately reckon with who they''ve become. What results is a story that cracks open the fault lines of Singaporean society, our desperate need for acceptance and our yearning to be loved.Vivid and visceral, The Original Daughter is a breathtaking act of empathy by a new literary star.

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Book SynopsisProject Mushroom will teach you everything you need to know to identify, grow, display and cook edible mushrooms. Mushrooms are good for us and for the environment: they are a sustainable, easy-to-grow food source and full of nutritional goodness. But they can also be attractive and useful additions to our homes and gardens – whether displayed in ceramic vases, on macrame or even used to make ink, paper or seed pots. In this book, mushroom experts Lorraine and Jodie Caley (aka the Caley Brothers) provide more than 30 projects so you can grow mushrooms at home. An extensive introduction de-mystifies mushrooms, explains their benefits (for our health and the environment) and gives you a mushroom-growing starter kit Provides simple, easy-to-follow techniques for growing all types of mushro

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Book SynopsisTeach your puppy essential skills, helpful behaviors, and fantastic tricks with this step-by-step, photo-illustrated guide designed to support your pup’s developing mind and body.Super Simple Puppy Tricks and Training, adapted from 51 Puppy Tricks, guides you through the simple steps of teaching a trick. Troubleshooting ideas and tips provide solutions to common real-world challenges. Photos of every step of the training process show you exactly what to do and take the guesswork out of teaching.The chapters cover: Preliminary Skills: respond to a clicker, kennel up, find me, and more. Body Positions: sit, down, crawl, roll over, kisses, and more. Coordination: tunnel, teeter board, hoop jump, flying disc, and more. Communication: ring a bell to go outside, leave it, sit before chowtime, and more. Shape Behavior: fetch, open the door, hide your

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Book SynopsisMORE THAN 500,000 COPIES SOLD!Are your thoughts out of control--just like your life? Do you long to break free from the spiral of destructive thinking? Let God''s truth become your battle plan to win the war in your mind!We''ve all tried to think our way out of bad habits and unhealthy thought patterns, only to find ourselves stuck with an out-of-control mind and off-track daily life. Pastor and New York Times bestselling author Craig Groeschel understands deeply this daily battle against self-doubt and negative thinking, and in this powerful new book he reveals the strategies he''s discovered to change your mind and your life for the long-term.Drawing upon Scripture and the latest findings of brain science, Groeschel lays out practical strategies that will free you from the grip of harmful, destructive thinking and enable you to live the life of joy and peace that God intends you to live. Winn

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Book Synopsis15-20% of children are Highly Sensitive and they are often labelled shy, introverted, fussy or faddy. The real story is very different though and this intelligent, practical book helps parents know what to do, when to back off, and how to ensure their child is given the right sort of treatment at school.This book is the follow up to the author's internationally best-selling personal development guide The Highly Sensitive Person.It is the first and only book for parents of highly sensitive children.It provides parents with insights and information so they can understand High Sensitivity, and help their highly sensitive child thrive in the world.It is important for these children to be understood so they can be helped to avoid the common traps of shyness and withdrawal that many highly sensitive fall into as they develop.Contains questionnaire for parents to find out if their child has the traits common in highly sensitive children.Discusses HSC's at different ages infant, toddler, schTrade Review“To have an exceptional child you must be willing to have an exceptional child. You have one. And this book will teach you how to raise him to be not only exeptional, but healthy, loving, well-adjusted, and happy.” Elaine N. Aron, Ph.D.Praise for The Highly Sensitive Person:‘This remarkable book speaks clearly to highly sensitive people. It gives a fresh perspective, a sigh of relief, and a good sense of where we belong in society.’ JOHN GRAY, author of Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus

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Book SynopsisUltimate Speed Secrets is the drivers' guide to going faster!

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Book SynopsisWithin minutes of reading this book you will want and be able to apply its clear, direct and highly effective principles to your own life. Jack Canfield, author of Chicken Soup for the Soul, built an $80 million business from nothing. Now he shares his key techniques and unique insights so that you too can achieve success in everything you do.If you keep on doing what you've always done, you'll keep getting what you've always got. Isn't it time you changed for the better?Jack Canfield's extraordinary insights and powerful life tools will enable you to become the happy, successful person you know you are meant to be without burning out. Whether you want greater success and fulfilment at work, financially, in your relationships, with your health, in sports or creativity, Canfield will show you how.Take control of your life 100% responsibility, 100% fulfilmentDiscover and focus on your core genius be better at what you do best; be a huge success at what you enjoy mostSet your goals aTrade Review‘Canfield’s principles are simple but the results you’ll achieve will be extraordinary.’ Anthony Robbins ‘Illuminating, easy-to-read and highly effective.’ Ken Blanchard

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"I started reading this book and cannot put it down... I don't know anyone who doesn't want to raise their kids to have curiosity, patience, thrift, modesty, generosity, perseverance, and perspective. A godsend of a book." -- Jessica Seinfeld "In the course of profiling dozens of savvy families, Lieber gives tips on how to talk about money with kids in a calm way... He makes a convincing case that the tendency to avoid the topic is a missed opportunity." -- The Wall Street Journal "The Opposite of Spoiled is flush with practical ways to incorporate money lessons into family life... Lieber's style is conversational and frank, with a sense of humor... It's rare to find a book about finance with so much heart." -- Associated Press "Finally, an honest, modern, comprehensive and nuanced book about kids and money. Parents report that conversations about money fill them with so much dread and confusion that they change the subject rather than dive in. The Opposite of Spoiled comes to the rescue." -- Wendy Mogel, author of The Blessing of a Skinned Knee "Lieber's book is intensely pragmatic, relentlessly anecdotal -- and that's why I loved it... A book that will start important conversations in lots of households." -- Claire Dederer, The New York Times Book Review "Ron Lieber's tips are practical, accessible and, best of all, rooted in the desire to foster an honest dialogue with our children." -- Heather Stevens, "Balancing Act" column in The Chicago Tribune "The Opposite of Spoiled is a thoughtful, and often inspiring, book that also delivers dozens of smart, practical tips for turning conversations about money into lessons about living. If you've got kids, want kids -- or heck, have been a kid -- read this book." -- Daniel H. Pink, author of Drive and To Sell is Human "All of us worry about how to give our kids a proper dose of perspective and gratitude. Ron Lieber's explanation of how money conversations imprint these good values (and so much more) is just the thing parents need to read right now." -- Madeline Levine, author of The Price of Privilege "We all want to raise children with good values, yet we often neglect to talk to our children about money. This engaging and important book breaks new ground by suggesting that the next generation deserves to be better at money than we are. A must-read for parents." -- Gretchen Rubin, author of The Happiness Project "An astute book filled with interesting anecdotes and wise lessons." -- Forbes "New York Times columnist Lieber makes a strong argument that money is something that children notice and talk about... Lieber's easygoing style will encourage parents to raise a new generation that's both confident and compassionate." -- Publishers Weekly "Lieber guides parents in conveying the value and significance of money and how to use it wisely, how to spend and save, how to give and invest. Parents will appreciate the sound advice and broad perspective Lieber offers on this important subject." -- Booklist

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Book SynopsisThe Senior Vice President of Christie’s and seasoned auctioneer Lydia Fenet, with her “razor-sharp humor and her don’t-mess-with-me gavel strike” (Mariska Hargitay, star of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit), shares the secrets of success and the strategies behind her revolutionary sales approach to show you how to embrace and channel your own power in any room. Who is the most powerful woman in the room? She’s the one who can raise a million dollars in a minute. She’s the one who can command the attention of a group of any size from one person to five thousand. She’s the one who can sell anything to anyone. And she can be you. As a senior executive at Christie’s, leader in her field, and one of Gotham magazine’s Most Influential Women in New York, Lydia Fenet knows firsthand that the one skill that can set women apart in both their personal life and career is the ability to sell. The Most Powerful Woman in the Room Is You equips you with everything you need to know—from how to sell authentically and how to network (or die), to the importance of never apologizing (start negotiating instead), how to perfect your poker face, and always, always, tell the truth. Most of all, she offers plenty of encouragement to take ownership in your position and look for opportunities to innovate. Filled with additional case studies, thoughtful insights, and meaningful advice from some of the most powerful and successful women in business, fashion, journalism, sports, and the arts, The Most Powerful Woman in the Room Is You “is an insightful, inspiring guide for women who are trying to claim their own seat at the table” (New York Journal of Books).Trade Review“We all agree that we need more women leaders—the question is how to get there. One of the answers is Lydia Fenet." -- Arianna Huffington, Founder & CEO, Thrive Global“Lydia knows how to get the attention of a room immediately, gavel or not, so who better to write the book on how to be the most powerful, the most dynamic and captivating woman in the room than she." -- Martha Stewart“Lydia Fenet shares the secret sauce all women need to feel empowered… the most powerful woman in the room really is you!” -- Barbara Corcoran“With the help of her razor-sharp humor and her don’t-mess-with-me gavel strike, she can run a room like no one I’ve ever seen.” -- Mariska Hargitay"The Most Powerful Woman in the Room Is You is an insightful, inspiring guide for women who are trying to claim their own seat at the table. Fenet’s frank, no-nonsense writing style and approachable tactics can’t help but inspire readers to reach for their own goals in new, bigger ways. ” * New York Journal of Books *

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Book SynopsisAre you ready to get rich? Learn how to break through your money blocks, attract more abundance and start earning what you're really worth.So you want to manifest more money this year. You're not alone. But why does it feel so freaking hard? It's weird and frankly bewildering that the most talented people in the world are often the ones struggling to make fabulous money from their talents. Too many female entrepreneurs sabotage their income and work too hard for too little. Why do most people settle for pennies instead of embracing true wealth? It's not because you're not smart or ambitious enough. You've just been programmed to block your Universal right to wealth with guilt, shame or embarrassment. Even if you're unaware of these blocks and fears, you're probably not earning what you're worth. In Get Rich, Lucky Bitch! you'll learn how to unlock your hidden potential for abundance and upgrade your life forever. Join Lucky Bitch author Denise Duffield-Thomas on a journey of self-discovery so you can smash through your abundance blocks and join a worldwide community of people who are learning to live large and become truly lucky bitches.Trade Review“Denise has helped her growing community of 120,000+ business owners overcome their money blocks and build successful companies.” Forbes.com“Denise is one of the most honest, transparent, unapologetic voices out there leading women to prosperity. Her work is so important.” Kate Northrup, author of Money, A Love Story“Denise offers ... so much value and openly and honestly shares what has worked well for her business – and what has not.”The Huffington Post “I am a massive fan of Denise, her books, and her courses. Down to earth, honest, and at times hilarious, DDT shows us how to create a truly exceptional life.“Rebecca Campbell, author of Light is the New Black and Rise Sister Rise“Denise Duffield-Thomas [is] one of the foremost financial advisors for females.” Entrepreneur.com“Denise is one of the world's best teacher on the Law of Attraction. Every day she impresses me with her wisdom, business savvy, integrity, and teachings.“Leonie Dawson, author of Lessons Every Goddess Must Know and the Shining Year Workbooks“Denise is the ultimate money mindset mentor. With her systems, tools, and tricks to open up your heart and mind to receive the abundance that is your birthright, you can't fail. Everybody needs some Denise in their life.“Susie Moore, author of What if it Does Work Out? “Denise is a refreshing voice on money mindset. She writes in a way that is easeful and humorous, and you'll feel like she's right there with you as you put her lessons to work and create a more abundant business and life.“Natalie MacNeil, author of She Takes on the World and The Conquer Kit

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Book SynopsisIt's time to embrace the slower pace!There's no denying it - you're OLD, but that comes with a lot of perks. You can say the most outrageous things and somehow get away with it. You can dress however you damn well please. And after learning from so many mistakes, you're now as wise as you are wizened. It's your time to recline, and this hilarious book will show you how it's done.

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Book Synopsis''A must-read for anyone who suffers with chronic worry.'' Dr Nicole LePera''Dr Kennedy''s message has the potential to transform the way we think about mental health and the role of the body in calming the mind.'' Dr Rangan ChatterjeeAfter years of trying different therapies for his crippling anxiety without success, Dr Russell Kennedy had an epiphany: anxiety does not start in the brain.Anxiety starts in the body, where trauma is stored and physical and emotional perception begin. Alarm bells originating in the body are what trigger those anxious thoughts that we call anxiety, and Dr Kennedy realised that true healing starts only when we learn not to conflate the two. He understood that existing therapies focused only on the mind would never get to the root of the problem at best, they could help manage symptoms, but they'd never truly heal anxiety.Now fully revised and updated, with new material includin

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Book SynopsisPut your sleuthing skills to the test! Solve a classic whodunnit in this thrillng collection of 80 Cluedo-themed puzzles.Fans of Cluedle, now take on CLUEDO, the original murdle puzzle game Dust off your magnifying glass and join CLUEDO''s infamous murder suspects!You've been summoned to Tudor Mansion to solve the murder of Mr Boden Boddy Black, who has just been killed at his own dinner party by one of the six guests he invited.WHO did it? WHERE? And WITH WHAT weapon?The CLUEDO BOOK OF PUZZLES is loaded with 80 different challenging activities to test even the most expert investigators, from sudoku and nonograms to logic grids and cryptograms. Solve the puzzles, uncover clues and compile evidence to reveal more of the mystery.This official puzzle book for fans of the classic murder mystery board game is perfect for detectives of all levels!CLUEDO was invented in the 1940s during the World War II UK air raids by Anthony Pratt, before making its way across the pond in 1949 to the Parker Brothers in the US as CLUE, featuring the original characters of Mrs. White, Mr. Green, Mrs. Peacock, Professor Plum, Mrs. Scarlett, and Colonel Mustard. Today, it's the second most popular board game in the world, having sold more than 150 million boards and having inspired experiences and entertainment from escape rooms and walking tours, to the cult classic 1985 Paramount film CLUE.With the recent accelerated rise in mystery and true crime content in film, television, podcasts, literature and puzzle books, now is the time to enjoy the official CLUEDO BOOK OF PUZZLES based on the game that has inspired so many modern retellings of the classic whodunit.Also available for puzzle book fans:The Trivial Pursuit Quiz book - ISBN 9780008595098HASBRO is a global branded entertainment leader whose mission is to entertain and connect generations of fans through the wonder of storytelling and exhilaration of play. Hasbro delivers engaging brand experiences for global audiences through gaming, consumer products and entertainment, with a portfolio of iconic brands.

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Book SynopsisSwedes are some of the world’s happiest people, and their children are no exception. Parenthood the Swedish Way will help you and your family embrace the Scandi style of child-rearing. Overwhelmed with conflicting advice about pregnancy and parenting? You are not alone. But don’t worry, two of Sweden’s leading doctors are here to help, debunking myths and offering practical advice in this fact-based, no-nonsense approach to birth, child health, and shared child-rearing from the progressive land in the North. Expectant and new parents will be relieved to hear the following: breastfeeding doesn’t protect against allergies; sterilising bottles and dummies is unnecessary in most countries; and if you think you shouldn’t drink alcohol when breastfeeding, you’ve been taken in by plain moralism and not scientific evidence. Dr Agnes Wold has been named Sweden’s Woman of the Year for her tireless work in women’s health. Paediatrician Dr Cecilia Chrapkowska runs one of the country’s most popular parenting blogs, and is a specialist on vaccinations. Together they present cutting-edge research from around the world that can guide you to make better parenting choices. Drawing on Sweden’s famously generous parental leave and enlightened social policies, they also demonstrate the importance of equal parenting, and provide practical tools for parents everywhere to share responsibility equally. Parenthood the Swedish Way is an egalitarian, myth-busting guide through the maze of challenges that parents face raising healthy, happy families in the twenty-first century.Trade Review‘These are things (the sterilising especially) I could have done with knowing all those times I was staring, eye a-twitch, while willing a kettle to boil at 3am as an infant mewled in my ear.’ -- Anna Whitehouse (mother_pukka) * Grazia *‘Doctors Chrapkowska and Wold do much to dispel the common misconceptions around child-rearing by providing a commonsense, scientific approach. Even if you’re not involved in the parenting business, there’s much to be gleaned from a Swedish take on this crucial undertaking.’ -- Dan Shaw * Happy Mag *‘Here, the two physicians have examined and summarised everything new parents need to know … From pregnancy and birth, to feeding and sleeping, to vaccines and illnesses, Parenthood the Swedish Way addresses all aspects of parenting and infant health in an empathetic and realistic way. New parents will appreciate this straightforward and thoroughly researched resource that picks apart outdated advice and debunks myths about parenthood.’ -- Melissa Norstedt * Booklist *‘Agnes Wold has been a guiding hand when I’ve been pregnant and had small children. A more comforting hand than various parenting bibles, a more allowing hand than the leaflets from the maternity care and the child health centres. She gives the parent more room to be a human being, and less bad conscience … What parents need is advice based on science and level-headed tips. And some encouragement.’ * Sydsvenskan *‘Are you of the opinion that the Trump administration rely on alternative facts much? That is nothing compared to what women are confronted by as soon as they get pregnant. In the parallel pregnancy reality the alt-facts are commonplace. ’Truths’ are constantly foisted on you, and shockingly enough they often turn out to be intrusive opinions, moralism, or pure inventions … If The Handmaid’s Tale is an exaggerated and dramatised reminder of the anxiety of becoming breeding stock, Wold & Chrapkowska’s book can be a crucial antidote. One by one, they deal with some well-known ’truths’ related to bearing and birthing that are in part being spread by social functions, e.g. the variety of advice on what you can eat and drink during pregnancy and breastfeeding — some are correct while other recommendations seem to have been inspired by Christian faith and morality rather than science.’ * Dagens Nyheter *

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Book Synopsis**THE REESE WITHERSPOON BOOK CLUB PICK, SOON TO BE A DISNEY+ ORIGINAL SERIES**Rich with humour, insight, compassion - and absolute honesty - Tiny Beautiful Things is a balm for everything life throws our way, administered by the author of the New York Times-bestselling memoir, Wild.For more than a decade, thousands of people have sought advice from Dear Sugar - the pseudonym of bestselling author Cheryl Strayed - first through her online column at The Rumpus, later through her hit podcast Dear Sugars, and now through her popular Substack newsletter. Tiny Beautiful Things collects the best of Dear Sugar in one volume, bringing her wisdom to many more readers.This edition features six new columns and a new preface by Strayed. Rich with humour, insight, compassion -and absolute honesty - this book is a balm for everything life throws our way.Trade ReviewStrayed's worldview - her empathy, her nonjudgment, her belief in the fundamental logic of people's emotions and experiences despite occasional evidence to the contrary - begins to seep into readers' consciousness in such a way that they can apply her generosity of spirit to their own and, for a few hours at least, become better people... courageous and engaging stuff. * New York Times *I couldn't bring myself to stop reading... It made me laugh out loud and it made me gasp with disbelief... The writing is addictively, breathtakingly great -- Viv Groskop * Observer *Charming, idiosyncratic, luminous, profane... Sugar is the ultimate advice columnist for the internet age... She shines out amid the sea of fakeness * New Republic *These pieces are nothing short of dynamite... Here at Salon we're reading the columns with boxes of tissue and raised fists of solidarity, shaking our heads with awe and amusement * Salon *Might be one of the most profound yet enjoyable books you will read this summer... Profane, funny and incredibly moving * Irish Times *

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Book SynopsisCamping in the garden, riding bikes through the woods, climbing trees, collecting bugs, picking wildflowers, running through piles of autumn leaves... These are the things childhood memories are made of. But for a whole generation of today's children the pleasures of a free-range childhood are missing, and their indoor habits contribute to epidemic obesity, attention-deficit disorder, isolation and childhood depression.This timely book shows how our children have become increasingly alienated and distanced from nature, why this matters and how we can make a difference. Last Child in the Woods is a clarion call, brilliantly written, compelling and irresistibly persuasive - a book that will change minds and lives.Trade Review"'This is a hugely important book that should be read by every parent, teacher and politician... It's message is about connection to nature... This restatement of a truth we all know, deep inside, has never been more timely.' Tim Smit, Chief Executive of The Eden Project 'Nature is as important to children as food and sleep... Much like outdoor play itself, Last Child in the Woods actively engages... What Louv certainly persuades of is that in nature a child finds freedom... and genuine creativity...' Rosie Boycott, Literary Review 'A cri de coeur for our children' Margaret Stead, Guardian 'A single sentence explains why Louv's book is so important: "our children", he writes, "are the first generation to be raised without meaningful contact with the natural world." This matters, and Last Child in the Woods makes it patently clear why and lays out a path back.' Ecologist"

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Book SynopsisEvery couple wants a happy relationship and a meaningful career but how do we balance both?In Couples that Work, Professor Jennifer Petriglieri shifts away from the language of sacrifice and trade-offs and focuses on how couples can successfully tackle the challenges they will face throughout their lives--together. The book explores key questions like: - Can you and your partner have equally important careers or must you prioritise one over the other?- How can you juggle children or family commitments without sacrificing your work?- Does every decision require compromise or can you find solutions that benefit you both?Identifying common triggers and traps, and presenting engaging exercises to help you avoid and overcome them, this book will help every couple design their own unique way to combine love and work at every stage of their journey. ''Hugely insightful. A must-read for all couples'' Susan David, author of Emotional Agility''Managing one career is hard enough; two often seems impossible. In this book, Jennifer shares what she''s learned about how couples can not only survive but thrive'' Adam Grant, author of OriginalsTrade Review"In this provocative and thoughtful book, Professor Petriglieri has created a brilliant conversation road map for anyone navigating a duel career path. I read it with my partner - and suggest you do the same. It's fascinating!" * Lynda Gratton, Professor of Management Practice at the London Business School and bestselling author of The 100-Year Life *"A simple yet profoundly insightful roadmap to the predictable transitions all couples traverse." * Herminia Ibarra, Professor of Organisational, Behaviour London Business School and bestselling author of Act like a Leader, Think like a leader *"Offers practical, executable tasks and conversational prompts to help couples navigate the challenging transitions that confront us all." * Whitney Johnson, Bestselling author of Disrupt Yourself and Build an A-Team *"An inspiring read for anyone looking to both work and love." * Laszlo Bock, CEO Humu, former SVP of People Operations at Google and author of Work Rules! *"Managing one career is hard enough; two often seems impossible. In this book, Jennifer shares what she's learned about how dual-career couples can not only survive, but also thrive." * Adam Grant, author of Originals *"A must read for any couple committed to their relationship and to their careers." * Francesca Gino, Professor of Business Administration Harvard Business School and bestselling author of Rebel Talent *"I wish I had had this book at the beginning and middle of my career. I'm glad to have it in my hands now." * Joanna Barsh, Director Emerita, McKinsey & Company and author of How Remarkable Women Lead *"Offers precious advice for couples who want to help each other thrive at work as well as in their relationships." * Terri Kelly, Former CEO W.L. Gore & Associates *"Hugely insightful. A must-read for all couples." * Susan David, author of Emotional Agility *

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Book SynopsisCaroline Goyder is a leading voice coach and keynote speaker. She has worked at Central School of Speech and Drama as a voice coach since 2001 and has over 15 years' experience providing voice and gravitas training to people of all ages, including celebrities, teachers, broadcasters and the corporate sector. She is regularly sought after by the media as an expert in her field and her work has featured on television and in numerous national newspaper articles. Caroline was named by Red magazine as one of Britain's top coaches.Trade ReviewGravitas is the bible for great speakers * Viv Groskop *

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Book SynopsisFelix Dennis was imprisoned in 1971 as co-editor of OZ magazine. After his acquittal on appeal, he founded his own magazine publishing company in 1973 and made millions with the sale of Personal Computer World and MacUser in the mid-eighties. Today, Dennis Publishing remains a privately owned company with headquarters in London and New York City. Titles include The Week, Auto Express, Computer Shopper and Maxim. The annual Sunday Times Rich List estimates that Felix Dennis is the 65th richest individual in the UK. Following a life-threatening illness, his first collection of poetry, A Glass Half Full, was published in 2002. Two further collections followed in 2004 and 2006, Lone Wolf and When Jack Sued Jill. His other interests include planting trees and he divides his time between homes in Warwickshire, London, New York, Connecticut and the Caribbean island of Mustique.Trade ReviewCompulsive and highly entertaining * Observer *Wise, fearlessly frank and truly inspirational ... If this book doesn't get you rich, nothing ever will * Mail on Sunday *Lively, authoritative ... full of honest insights. As good a guide to making it in the business as I have ever read * Sunday Telegraph *Absorbing, provocative and huge fun * The Times *Well-founded advice based on hard-won experience * Financial Times *

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Book SynopsisThis challenging and original book blends interdisciplinary insights from technology, the arts, popular culture and more, in order to unlock the secrets to genuine innovation and creativity. For anyone wanting to move beyond merely competing, this book contains compelling insights and inspirations to help effect real change.

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Book Synopsis'This book had sex with my brain!' SARA PASCOE'Hilarious. . In an attempt to find out why we're not having the sex we want, Sofie asks the questions: can we blame a lacking sex education?

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Book SynopsisWhen you are exhausted, anxious, tired, all-consumed, or feel lazy, the unwelcomed emotion of guilt often creeps in. It creates a quicksand, trapping you, and making you feel as though you should be working harder. But in a world obsessed with work and productivity, I'm Not Lazy, I'm on Energy Saving Mode highlights how resting and 'being lazy' shouldn't be seen as a weakness or a character flaw, but as an important process of recharging.After years of battling with depression and lethargy, Dancing Snail realised the importance of rest and taking care of our minds when we feel low. On days you don't feel motivated, are going through a slump, or simply feel like doing nothing, this book, written in short-form chapters and charming illustrations, provides you with the antidote we all need and gives you radical permission to take the break you don't feel you deserve.

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Book SynopsisDelve into this introduction to the popular practice of Pilates and learn all you need to know to energize your mind, body and spirit Discover the wonders of Pilates with this easy-to-follow guide, filled with helpful tips and practical information on this low-impact yet highly effective exercise. This little book contains all you need to know to kick-start your at-home workout routine and improve posture, build strength and increase flexibility. Whether it’s your first time on the mat or you’re a seasoned pro, the teachings in these pages offer the benefits of Pilates to everyone, no matter your fitness level. Containing step-by-step instructions for a variety of workouts – from beginner to advanced level – this book is the ultimate guide to developing your fitness in the comfort of your home. This book includes: Breakdown of the Pilates system with guidance on the six core principles: concentration, control, centre, flow, precision and breathing Step-by-step instructions for 36 different Pilates exercises, with illustrations to guide you Uplifting quotations to inspire positive thinking and enhance your Pilates practice

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Book SynopsisThis classic medium, first popularised by Freud and, more recently, by Oliver Sacks and Yalom himself, provides a fascinating insight into the human condition and our search for happiness. Contains six absorbing case studies which reveal the intricacies our psychological landscapes. Provides a fascinating insight into the human condition and our search for happiness. Explores the unique dynamic of the relationship between therapist and client. Absorbing and deeply thoughtful, Momma and the Meaning of Life is a work of rare insight and imagination.Trade ReviewIrvin Yalom continues to astonish us. Vitality, eloquence, wisdom, courage and the capacity to listen and learn mark this book indelibly -- Les Havens, M.D., Professor of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School and Cambridge HospitalIrvin Yalom indeed gives us a taste of the meaning of life in this wise and entertaining book * Jewish Chronicle *In every chapter, an epiphany, a tug at the heart or a gasp of realization. And 'The Hungarian Cat Curse' will be read aloud for decades, possibly forever. This isn't a book - it's a gift -- William Peter Blatty, author of THE EXORCISTThis is a chance to get inside the mind of a brilliant therapist and witness the soul breaking through. Like the first light of dawn, MOMMA AND THE MEANING OF LIFE is warm, radiant and revealing -- Mark Epstein, author of THOUGHTS WITHOUT A THINKER and GOING TO PIECES WITHOUT FALLING APARTThese spellbinding tales of pain and of healing transport us into the very cores of the therapeutic experience -- Maggie Smith, author of KEEP MOVING: NOTES ON LOSS, CREATIVITY, AND CHANGEIronic and self-aware, Irvin Yalom gently leads us to the brink of death, to the edge of madness, and to the depths of despair. Dr. Yalom makes the same compassionate agreement with we, his readers, as he does with his patients: to reveal himself fully and honestly so that together we may confront the bleak existential realities and bring meaning and richness to our lives. I'm sure his Momma would have been proud -- Harold Ramis, director and producer of ANALYZE THISIrvin Yalom brings to these splendid tales of psychotherapy his rich experience as a therapist, his broad knowledge of philosophy and literature, and his profound humanity. He draws the reader into his stories with the same skill he uses to engage his patients in therapy -- David Spiegel, author of LIVING BEYOND LIMITSYalom shows us what the meaning and practice of therapy mean to him ... and does it with enviable openness and style * Times Literary Supplement *A fascinating commentary on the bond between patient and therapist -- Nick NolteSix long psychotherapy narratives - four based on actual cases, two fictional - that comprise a worthy sequel to the author's bestselling LOVE'S EXECUTIONER. Yalom, author of many other books on psychotherapy, focuses here on how life can be enriched by emotionally integrating close encounters with loved ones' deaths and with one's own mortality. What particularly makes this book worth many times its price is a stunning piece entitled 'Seven Advanced Lessons in the Therapy of Grief'...Yalom ... again displays the great narrative drive and wit evident in LOVE'S EXECUTIONER. At least as much as that book, MOMMA AND THE MEANING OF LIFE contains some truly profound observations on death, the sometimes desperate attempts to modify one's personality so as to live more fully, and other human struggles. These six engrossing narratives are very valuable gleanings from a master therapist's professional and personal experience. * Kirkus Reviews *

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Book SynopsisSpencer Johnson, MD, is one of the world's leading authors of inspirational writing. He has written many New York Times bestsellers, including the worldwide phenomenon Who Moved My Cheese? and, with Kenneth Blanchard, The One Minute Manager. His works have become cultural touchstones and are available in 40 languages.Trade ReviewLike many organisations, we need ways to help our people work better and enjoy their lives, so I'm giving The Present to everyone on our management team -- Carmen Policy, CEO, Cleveland Browns NFL TeamMany of the people I have observed could have been even happier and more successful, in their careers and their lives, had they been given the gift of The Present -- Norman Augustine, Fmr.Chairman, USA Red Cross

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Book SynopsisILLUSTRATED EDITION OF THE 7 SECRETS OF HAPPINESSTen years on, Gyles Brandreth has learnt yet more about happiness... featuring a new introduction and charming illustrations, this little book attempts to answer a big question: How can we be happy?''Marvellous, brilliant, wonderful, best thing I''ve ever heard, transformational...''That was the response from a total stranger when Gyles Brandreth delivered the Happiness Lecture at Birmingham University. Someone else in the thousand-strong audience tweeted: ''The 7 Secrets of Happiness are amazing. Thank you Gyles Brandreth, wherever you are.''Well, Gyles Brandreth is here now with those 7 Secrets of Happiness. The secrets are simple rules, easy to remember, but challenging to achieve. Gyles Brandreth found them when he set out on a journey looking for happiness and ended up in the psychiatrist''s chair - with Dr Anthony Clare.What is happiness? Who gets to be h

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Book Synopsis''Profoundly engaging in depth, with remarkable subtlety and rare, limpid beauty. A must-read'' - Mary GaitskillA luminous memoir about reading, writing and how to find meaning in a lifeWritten over two years while the author battled depression, Dear Friend is a painful and yet richly affirming examination of what makes life worth living. Interweaving personal memoir with a wide-ranging celebration of writers and books, this is a journey of recovery through literature.From William Trevor and Katherine Mansfield to Kierkegaard and Larkin, Yiyun Li traces the themes of time and transformation, presence and absence. Drawing on personal experiences from her difficult childhood in China, she constructs a beautiful, interior exploration of selfhood and what is required to choose life.Trade ReviewReveals, gloriously, the companionship, intimacy, and insight that can come from obsession with the written word * LA Review of Books *Literature, the clash of public and private, human nature itself-these subjects and more are explored with remarkable subtlety and rare, limpid mental beauty. A must-read for anyone trying to stay sane in a world that might be perceived as insane -- Mary Gaitskill, author of The MareWeaving sharp literary criticism with a perceptive narrative about her life as an immigrant in America * The Millions *An intimate memoir of darkest despair... A potent journey of depression that effectively testifies to unbearable pain and the consolation of literature * Kirkus *Quietly forceful, unrelenting... She unfolds an argument with the self, suspicious of the very concept , but not, ultimately, refuse its possibilities -- Eula BissNovelistic scenes, limpid prose, subtly moving emotion... Personal reminiscences [and] literary meditations... Li explores ruptures in time, the difficulty of writing autobiographical fiction, the pleasures of melodrama * Publisher’s Weekly *Publisher's description. A luminous memoir from the award-winning author of The Vagrants and A Thousand Years of Good Prayers. Startlingly original and shining with quiet wisdom, this is the record of a life lived with books and a richly affirming examination of what makes any life worth living. * Penguin *Beautiful and profound... This book is a terribly beautiful gift to the reader -- Neel Mukherjee * New Statesman *A remarkable account of literary life [from] an important and gifted writer... Her new book is a meditation on the fact that literature itself lives and gives life -- Marilynne RobinsonExtraordinary. A storyteller of the first order -- Junot DiazExceptional... one of our major novelists -- Salman RushdieYiyun has the talent, the vision and the respect for life's insoluble mysteries... [she] is the real deal -- Michel FaberA work of arresting revelations...A writer of meticulous reasoning, probing sensitivity, candor, and poise, Li parses mental states with psychological and philosophical precision in a beautifully measured and structured style born of both her scientific and literary backgrounds. * Booklist *Li celebrates the authors who make reading a joyous pursuit, and the details that've made her own life worth living. * Huffington Post *

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Book SynopsisAre you grieving? Would you like to have a better understanding of grief? Are you wanting to support someone who is grieving but don’t know how? This beautifully illustrated book written by two experienced Bereavement Practitioners is unlike any other book about grief. Each page takes you on a thought-provoking journey, each image echoed by the voiced of bereaved people. As thoughts, feelings and experiences are shared, you may recognise your own voice creating a new image to add to these powerful images. It can be read in one go or dipped into chapter by chapter as needed, either way it offers understanding, wisdom and hope during this time of mourning.Trade Review'This, by Wendelien McNicoll and Katrina Taee with illustrations by Ruth Thorp is a wonderful, wonderful book to have by your side when you need it.' Jo Unwin 'I’ve just received & poured over Katrina and Wendelien’s Surviving the Tsunami of Grief. Absolutely stunning. Illustrations that speak to the gut of grief, normalised reflections from all kinds of death, doesn’t require concentration and heavy reading. Properly beautiful.' Cass HM

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Book SynopsisA comforting book that will offer relief to anyone moving through intense grief and loss, Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh shares accessible, healing words of wisdom to transform our suffering. In the immediate aftermath of a loss, sometimes it is all we can do to keep breathing. With his signature clarity and compassion, Thich Nhat Hanh will guide you through the storm of emotions surrounding the death of a loved one. How To Live When A Loved One Dies offers powerful practices such as mindful breathing that will help you reconcile with death and loss, feel connected to your loved one long after they have gone and transform your grief into healing and joy.

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Book SynopsisHave you ever avoided looking at your banking app after a big night out? Placed an online order during a late-night doomscroll? Felt helpless when your new budget simply failed to stick, despite your best intentions?If that sounds familiar, this is the book for you. In the age of smartphones and social media, we''re surrounded by an endless stream of stuff we could buy, not to mention social conditioning around what makes us happy, as well as fast fashion, algorithmic advertising and ''where did you get that?'' culture.Financial behaviour expert Emma Edwards will help you unpack the reasons you''re so emotionally tangled with your money (spoiler: it''s absolutely not your fault) and look at what might be keeping you stuck. She''ll teach you to reclaim your decision-making, deep-dive into your beliefs, identity and habits, and come out the other side feeling ''good with money''.With a step-by-step guide to creating a money management system that actually works, Good With Money will change the way you think about budgeting, consumption and yourself, and put you back in the driver''s seat of your own financial future.

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Book SynopsisA NATIONAL BESTSELLERDiscover the twelve breakthrough practices for bringing creativity and a sense of possibility into all of your endeavors in this bestselling guide from the author of Pathways to PossibilityPresenting twelve breakthrough practices for bringing creativity into all human endeavors, The Art of Possibility is the dynamic product of an extraordinary partnership. The Art of Possibility combines Benjamin Zander's experience as conductor of the Boston Philharmonic and his talent as a teacher and communicator with psychotherapist Rosamund Stone Zander's genius for designing innovative paradigms for personal and professional fulfillment. The authors' harmoniously interwoven perspectives provide a deep sense of the powerful role that the notion of possibility can play in every aspect of life. Through uplifting stories, parables, and personal anecdotes, the Zanders invite us to become passionate communicators, leadTrade Review"As applicable in the workplace as in an intimate relationship." —The Boston Globe "In the presence of either Zander, one's spirit soars. Now they reveal their secrets in a deeply satisfying book. I guarantee you'll be inspired." —Gail Sheehy"The passionate energy permeating The Art of Possibility is a true force for every reader for self-development and life fulfillment." —Klaus Schwab, founder and president, World Economic ForumTable of ContentsAn Invitation to PossibilityLaunching the JourneyTHE PRACTICES:1. It's All Invented2. Stepping into a Universe of Possibility3. Giving an A4. Being a Contribution5. Leading from Any Chair6. Rule Number 67. The Way Things Are8. Giving Way to Passion9. Lighting a Spark10. Being the Board11. Creating Frameworks for Possibility12. Telling the WE StoryCodaAcknowledgmentsA Guide to the StoriesAbout the Authors

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Book Synopsis''This book feels so hopeful because it''s direct, it''s really honest, and it''s so actionable'' Brené Brown______What makes love last? Why do some couples stay together forever, while others fall apart? Is there a formula for building a love that lasts? How can you revive and renew your relationship in just seven days?For the past fifty years, Drs. John and Julie Gottman have been studying love. The Seven-Day Love Prescription distils their work into an accessible, bite-size, seven-day action plan for deeper intimacy. Taking you through their most foundational findings, the Gottmans will help you build a love that lasts in just seven days. Through small, immediately actionable daily steps, they will help you to shift your relationship for the better, providing trusted antidotes to common issues from loneliness and emotional and physical disconnection, to drifting apart and losing that loving feeling. These will teach you how to: Connect and check in with each other Ask each other big, open-ended questions Show appreciation and gratitude by saying thank you Give your partner a genuine compliment Communicate what you need Create moments of physical connection Declare a date nightNo matter who you are, or what kind of relationship you want to strengthen, The Seven-Day Love Prescription is guaranteed to provide you with the practical tools to transform any relationship in your life for the better. The Gottmans prove that small frequent changes over just seven days can strengthen the foundations of all relationships, allow them to flourish, and create big, long-lasting change over time.______''There isn''t a marriage or romantic partnership out there that won''t benefit from this book'' New York Journal of BooksTrade Review'This book feels so hopeful because it's direct, it's really honest, and it's so actionable' -- Brené Brown'There isn't a marriage or romantic partnership out there that won't benefit from this book' -- New York Journal of Books'The Gottmans are the nation's leading marriage researchers and educators' -- Time Magazine'John and Julie Gottman are the renowned experts on marital stability' -- The Atlantic'The Einstein of Love' -- Psychology Today'The dean of marriage experts' -- The New York Times'If you follow their astute advice in this insightful book, you can win big. It's a gem' -- Dr. Helen Fisher, Senior Research Fellow at The Kinsey Institute

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Book SynopsisA fresh perspective on how to navigate uncertainty and make better decisions in every aspect of life' Annie Duke, author of Thinking in Bets and QuitReading You Already Know reminded me of the moment I knew YouTube was possible' Steve Chen, co-founder of YouTubeA research-backed framework to help you accomplish your most ambitious goals by honing and harnessing your most powerful yet underutilised resource: intuition. What sets the most successful people apart? While hard work is certainly a factor, Professor Laura Huang''s extensive research spanning entrepreneurs, investors, Olympic athletes and Pulitzer Prize winners reveals that their greatest asset is something less tangible: intuition. That instinctive gut feeling' often determines who seizes opportunities and who misses them.In You Already Know, Laura breaks down the science behind intuition, explaining how it is formed from external data, accumulated wisdom and the subconscious insights we don't even realise we have. What follows is a gut feeling, which shifts our perspective and drives us to act.Grounded in Huang's pioneering research and enriched with insights from hundreds of illuminating interviews, this book offers a practical model for becoming better at recognising, understanding and enhancing your intuition to accomplish your most ambitious goals. What's stopping you from unlocking your full potential? You already know.

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Book SynopsisTHE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER Give the gift of inspiration: an essential guide to living wisely and well, no matter what challenges the world throws at you - from Alain de Botton, the bestselling author of The Consolations of Philosophy, The Art of Travel and The Course of LoveThis is a book about everything you were never taught at school. It''s about how to understand your emotions, find and sustain love, succeed in your career, fail well and overcome shame and guilt. It''s also about letting go of the myth of a perfect life in order to achieve genuine emotional maturity. Written in a hugely accessible, warm and humane style, The School of Life is the ultimate guide to the emotionally fulfilled lives we all long for - and deserve. This book brings together ten years of essential and transformative research on emotional intelligence, with practical topics including: - how to understand yourself- how to master the dilemmas of relationships- how to become more effective at work - how to endure failure- how to grow more serene and resilient Praise for Alain de Botton:''What he has managed to do is remarkable: to help us think better so that we may live better lives'' Irish Times''A serious and optimistic set of practical ideas that could improve and alter the way we live'' Jeanette Winterson, The Times''Alain de Botton likes to take big, complex subjects and write about them with thoughtful and deceptive innocence'' ObserverTrade Review[Alain] de Botton's injunction to understand ourselves could not matter more. * The Times *It is an amazing book. Beautifully written . . . a beautiful book that you should have in your home * Chris Evans *

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Book SynopsisA guide filled with advice and prompts for reflection, helping you appreciate your experiences and adding extra meaning to your life. Daily life is frenzied. We know we should slow down, but recognizing the opportunities to do so can be tough. This journal will guide you to appreciate the places, people, and experiences that give peace to your mind, solace to your body, and meaning to your life. Throughout, sage advice from artists to athletes to business leaders along with suggested activities and reflections will help you to be more present and aware. Record a year’s worth of your daily intentions and introspections, and by the end you may even find the elusive center. This journal is perfect for recent graduates, milestone birthdays, or as a year-end holiday gift to kick off New Year, New You projects.

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsContents Introduction Chapter One - Spring Chapter Two- Summer Chapter Three- Autumn Chapter Four- Winter Index Dedication, Acknowledgements & Bibliography

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Book SynopsisDo your relationships tend to follow the same destructive pattern? Do you feel trapped by your family's expectations? Does your life seem governed by jealousy or competitiveness or lack of confidence? This book shows that it is the way we were cared for in the first six years of life that has a crucial effect on who we are and how we behave.Trade Review'A classic. An absolute, slam-dunk tour-de-force guaranteed to make you think more deeply than ever about what made you who you are. Oliver James gets us to prise open all the cobwebbed cupboards of our lives and teaches us how to dust down and tidy up the mess we find inside ... It may be the most frightening book since The Shining, but it's also the most helpful since the Highway Code' Jeremy Vine 'With fascinating case studies from Prince Charles to Jeffrey Archer, this accessible book explains how our childhood experiences dramatically shape our lives' Daily Mail 'He presents some compelling evidence for his case in this popular examination of recent research into how we develop ... An interesting read' Irish Times 'Taking Larkin's words as a starting point, psychologist Oliver James looks at what makes us what we are and argues forcibly in favour of nurture, claiming that how we are cared for during early childhood is the fundamental factor' Daily Express

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Book SynopsisShawn Achor is a lecturer at Harvard University, where he has studied with pioneers in the field of positive psychology. He is the co-designer of Harvard's 'Happiness' course, one of the most popular in Harvard history. He is also the founder and CEO of Aspirant, a research and consulting firm that uses positive psychology to enhance individual achievement and cultivate a more productive workplace. Its clients include American Express, KPMG, Microsoft, and UBS. He gives more than 150 lectures a year on the science of happiness and human potential, which have been covered in the New York Times, the Boston Globe, the Wall Street Journal, CNN, and NPR.Trade ReviewAchor transports us to his virtual classroom, a journey along which we glean the seven secrets of happiness. "The Happiness Advantage "reveals the most important discoveries coming out of modern psychology. -- Rom Brafman, bestselling co-author of "Sway" and "Click"Shawn Achor is funny, self-deprecating, and devastating to my notions of what his field is all about.... I'm butter to his knife. * The Boston Globe *Achor bases his training on a burgeoning body of research on the positive psychology movement, which emphasizes instilling resiliency and positive attitudes.... * Wall Street Journal *

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