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Book SynopsisTable of Contents SUSTAINABLE FOOD XX Interpreting sustainable XX Our food philosophy XX Understanding logos & farming terms XX Sourcing ingredients XX Shopping habits CREATING A SUSTAINABLE KITCHEN XX Kitchen ergonomics XX Gathering kitchenwares XX Storage XX Energy & water use XX Growing a kitchen garden COOKING FOUNDATIONS XX Sprouting, krauting & preserving XX Tops, tails, stems & skins XX Cooking vegetables XX Salt RECIPES XX Plant-based XX Vaguean XX Omnivore XX Sauces & sides THE CLEAN DOWN XX Eco cleaning products XX Kitchen cleaning aids XX Managing waste BEYOND THE BOOK XX Community XX Suppliers XX Getting involved in sustainable food XX About us & thank yous

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Book SynopsisSimplify and planet-proof your beauty routine and dresser with Sustainable Beauty. Featuring all the eco-friendly practical information and guidance you need, plus over 20 step-by-step projects and tutorials to start making your own zero-waste beauty products. Written by leading authority and make up artist to the stars Justine Jenkins.Table of ContentsIntroduction Conscious Consumption Defining sustainable beauty What’s in a label? The ethical buyer Vegan and vegetarian beauty Our Beautiful Planet Recyclable, biodegradable and compostable: the differences Repurposing your packaging The Sustainable Self Natural and organic Creating sustainable beauty Skincare Bodycare Haircare Mindful Make-up Face Eyes Lips The mindful make-up tool kit Beauty larder Beauty tool shed Conclusion Animal derived ingredients Index Acknowledgements

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Book SynopsisHundreds of simple, flavor-filled recipes to make the transition to a low-sodium diet easy and delicious Adapted from 500 Low Sodium Recipes by Dick Logue, Low-Sodium Cooking Made Easy will help you make the journey into a low-salt regimen that puts flavor first. If you’ve recently been prescribed a low-sodium diet to improve your heart and/or kidney health, adapting to this new lifestyle doesn’t have to be punishing. This cookbook offers a plethora of delicious recipes that are easy to make at home, even if you have forever been a fast-food, take-out junkie and have little to no experience with cooking for yourself. You will not only learn the basics of low-sodium cooking but you will learn to cook, shop, and enjoy your new lifestyle without sacrificing taste.Low-Sodium Cooking Made Easy offers:   A comprehensive introduction to a low-sodium diet—Learn how to keep track of your sodium intak

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Book SynopsisThe Immunity Food Fix Cookbook, a follow-up companion to The Immunity Food Fix, offers 75 delectable recipes to boost your immune system.

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Book SynopsisPractice the mindful art of hand embroidery with 18 gorgeous projects you can use to create home decor, upcycled clothing, and personalized gifts.Creative Embroidery & Beyond expands on the best-selling Creative...and Beyond series, which includes Creative Lettering & Beyond, to focus on one of the most popular crafting methods out there: embroidery. In this visually stunning book that presents hand sewing as accessible and fun, three talented, on-trend artists—Jenny Billingham (@flynn_and_mabel), Theresa Wensing (@get.stitch.done), and Sophie Timms (@mindfulmantra_embroidery)—each present six designs. They are ideal for embroiderers of all skill levels, from total beginners to more advanced. You will find:   Step-by-step embroidery projects featuring flowers, animals, insects, and more Instructions for how to embroider on denim, hats, and t-shirts Primers on essential stitches, includingTrade Review“The pleasant designs and thorough instructions ensure novices have all they need to get started. It’s a charmer.” * Publishers Weekly *Table of ContentsTable of Contents INTRODUCTION TOOLS & MATERIALS STITCHING GUIDE step-by-step projects by JENNY BILLINGHAM Rainbow BUYING LOCALLY & SUPPORTING LOCAL SHOPS FAQS CREATING YOUR OWN PATTERNS Denim Pocket Garden Shooting Stars Embellished Sweatshirt Houseplant Trio of Hearts T-shirt step-by-step projects by THERESA WENSING Flower Meadow Daisies Cup of Planets Cute Camper Mushrooms Flowers in Hand step-by-step projects by SOPHIE TIMMS Floral Stick & Stitch Floral Wreath Wildflower Bouquet Butterfly Floral Border on a Pillowcase Detailed Flower Outline ABOUT THE ARTISTS

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Book SynopsisExplore queer identity and plan for your best year ever with My Queer Year, a guided journal and planner that centres and celebrates LGBTQ+ identity, created by queer and trans artist team Ash + Chess.

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Book SynopsisStop curating your life as a perfect social media post, and start living authentically as who you really are. Social media and digital content are deeply woven into our daily lives. Reports suggest we check our phones almost 100 times a day! As a result of this, coupled with endlessly streaming shows, news, and gossip, we are bombarded with media that tells us how to look, act, and feel. The reality is that almost all media, and society, is like a house of mirrors, where images can be distorted. Amongst all the photo filters, online shopping, and family and societal pressures, it’s not hard for anyone to start presenting a heavily curated—but ultimately hollow—version of themselves to the world.  So how do you stop presenting who you think you should be and start living authentically as who you really are? How do you live your life according to your own values and goals, rather than those of other peopTable of ContentsForeword Introduction Chapter 1: Observe Yourself Objectively Chapter 2: Explore Your Values, Strengths, and Personality Chapter 3: Learn to Manage Your Emotions Chapter 4: Develop Compassion Chapter 5: Live with Integrity and Take Responsibility Chapter 6: Find Your Life’s Purpose Chapter 7: Live an Authentic, Meaningful Life

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Book SynopsisHow our desire to stamp out hypocrisy is backfiring—and how learning to target our criticisms better can improve our politics, business, and personal relationships.In our increasingly distrusting and polarized nation, accusations of hypocrisy are everywhere. But the strange truth is that our attempts to stamp out hypocrisy often backfire, creating what Michael Hallsworth calls The Hypocrisy Trap. In this groundbreaking book, he shows how our relentless drive to expose inconsistency between words and deeds can actually breed more hypocrisy or, worse, cynicism that corrodes democracy itself.Through engaging stories and original research, Hallsworth shows that not all hypocrisy is equal. While some forms genuinely destroy trust and create harm, others reflect the inevitable compromises of human nature and complex societies. The Hypocrisy Trap offers practical solutions: ways to increase our own consistency, navigate accusations wisely, and change how we judge others’ actions. Hallsworth shows vividly that we can improve our politics, businesses, and personal relationships if we rethink hypocrisy—soon.

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Book SynopsisSET YOURSELF UP FOR BETTER SLEEP with 50 tips you can put into practice around the clockPRACTICAL, SCIENCE-BACKED ADVICE from Professor Alice Gregory, author of Nodding OffDREAMY ILLUSTRATIONS by celebrated artist María Medem bring each tip to lifeTHE PERFECT GIFT for new parents, stressed students or anyone who would benefit from better sleep Discover the secrets of a good night's sleep. This boxed set of fifty cards and accompanying booklet provides accurate and up-to-date scientific advice to help improve the sleep experience. Following a 24-hour structure, it features practical tips to benefit your sleep health from the moment of waking through to bedtime, and even things you can do if you're up in the middle of the night. Discover how alcohol, caffeine, your life stage, screen time, exercise, light and many other factors can impact your sleep, and what you can do about it. Complete wi

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewRussell is able to shed new light on the future of work, in his own personal, witty and humble manner. A much-needed and highly inspiring perspective. -- David Plink * Chief Executive Officer, Top Employers Institute *The world of 2030 may seem near or far away. Whichever it is, Russell Beck has identified that the interval between now and then will be bursting with change – and the opportunity to benefit from it. With hindsight as our guide, we tend often to approach the future “moving forward looking backwards”. That won’t cut it any longer. The World of Work to 2030 does not map the future – it does something better. It gives us an algorithm for approaching the inevitable uncertainty with confidence and competence. The secret to future-proofing lies at the margin between science and art, and Russell Beck shows us the skills and talents we’ll need to prosper in a world where constancy is ever elusive. Focused, flexible, fast, friendly and fun – by 2030 it needs to be “the way we do things round here”. -- John Mark Williams * Chief Executive Officer, Institute of Leadership *Russell Beck aims to challenge our thinking with how we work and he certainly does that with The World of Work to 2030. The book is jam packed with insightful tips, many of which I will be applying at my company. I found the section on recruitment particularly inspiring. In a world where companies are struggling to attract and retain talent, Russell’s novel approach to carrying out a simple task such as writing a job advert could be game changing in attracting ‘best fit’ employees. The World of Work to 2030 is a handy, easy to navigate guide. If you want to best prepare yourself, your current and future employees to confidently embrace and succeed in a rapidly changing, complex and global work environment, then this book is for you. -- Gabrielle Cummins * CEO and Programme Director, Beat 102-103, Ireland *Russell Beck has surpassed his aim to provide a grounded, relevant and practical book on the most significant topic for the greatest number globally. His insights, personified along with empirical evidence, both informs and inspires the reader to face the future by taking action. Russell casts his own leadership shadow by lighting the way for all business professionals who need to confront the changing workplace landscape. The book is a joy to read in its style, insight and inspiration. -- Danny McCoy * CEO, Irish Business and Employers Confederation *The author gives us hope that despite ChatGPT, and all things AI, we humans have a lot to offer the future world of work…it’s compelling and thought-provoking. People will increasingly demand meaningful purpose to their work – we can leave the rest to robotics! -- Ali Williams * Chief Commercial Officer, Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust *This is a book that covers so much ground – effortlessly. Everything you need to know about the world of work in 2030, and, more importantly, how you (and your business) can respond positively to the challenges and opportunities outlined. -- Mark Hallas * CEO, Crimestoppers *The World of Work to 2030 is an essential read for both business and HR leaders. It’s a dive into the crystal ball depicting a future already upon us, alongside practical and pragmatic advice on how to future-proof our own careers and thrive. -- Adrian Seligman * Executive Board Member/CCO, Top Employers Institute *Russell has a savant-like ability to spot the patterns ahead of the rest of us. His insight into the way the world is changing is both frightening and explosive, but also an essential read for anyone who wants to shape their future. -- Stewart Angus * Regional Chief Executive Officer Europe, dnata Airport Operations *Russell’s book is both a balanced and insightful glimpse into the near future and also a powerful call to action for educators to think hard about how schools are preparing young people for a dynamic and volatile future in which opportunity and uncertainty abound. Education provides the mechanism for inspiring young people with a curiosity and wonder about the world, but also the skills and self-regulation needed to thrive in uncertain times. We are no longer preparing young people to match a job description – we are enabling the development of a skillset which can be applied to jobs that do not yet exist and for ways of working that are yet to imagined in a truly global and interconnected world. Russell’s book brilliantly synthesizes the complexity of the fourth industrial revolution into a framework that makes sense and which provides a roadmap for all of us. -- Ceri Jones * Headmaster, Caterham School (TES Independent Senior School of the Year 2023) *This book offers a practical yet visionary perspective on the future of work. Tackling the subject with a touch of humour and a healthy dose of “scary” scenarios, making it an enjoyable read for anyone interested in the evolving world of work and their place in it. -- David Vincent * Managing Director, EMEA, Randstad Sourceright *Since reading this book I have been using many examples and ideas presented as thought food for my management team and all those who will listen. I found Russell’s considerations for The World of Work to 2030 both compelling and challenging, and I know that he will resonate to a wide audience. It is clear that our leaders and mangers of the near future are going to face some tough decisions and have to adapt to new horizons, this book will definitely help them prepare. -- Michael Brooksbank * Managing Director Europe, Chauvet *Russell writes from deep insights into the practicalities of work and the realities of careers and businesses. This is not a book of lofty theories, but a map to guide us through a world of work that is arriving faster than many are prepared for. The reflective questions at the end of each section make this essential reading and an ongoing reference. -- Aileen Dempsey * Advisory Council Member, Design Management and Leadership Consultant *The World of Work to 2030 – wow, what a thought-provoking and inspiring read. Written in a way that pragmatically sets out the current world as it is now and then opens your mind, heart and soul to the future. Not just for business people of all specialisms, but for anyone invested in themselves and their future. Each chapter provides practical insight and deep-thinking questions that challenge, inspire and unlock potential. It underpins how much fast-paced change is and will continue to be the norm and that the future, despite technological advances, is truly human. Read this book, it will open your mind to the possibilities available and the potential impact you can make, now and into the future. -- Michelle Reid * Director of performance culture and delivery, Institute of Occupational Medicine *As an educationalist, employer and a parent, interested in the future of our workforce and our world, this book is gripping. It’s thought provoking, challenging yet easy to read for busy people. To be honest, this blew my mind! Highly recommended! -- Laurence Frewin * Principal and CEO, South Devon College *The world is changing and evolving faster digitally now more than at any point in human history and this is having a major impact on how people now work. This book is packed with mind-blowing facts and challenges one’s thinking and assumptions on how the working world will look in only a few years from now. This book has questioned my thought process on ways of working for my team and what my workforce will look and feel like in 2030. From the Boardroom down, for anyone managing people, dealing with people, in any way, this is a must-read book. -- Alan Haynes * Chief Executive Officer, All Aboard Shops Ltd *As an educationalist, this is a fascinating and thought-provoking read. Russell Beck not only outlines the challenges in this rapidly changing world, but also shapes a series of well-crafted questions for us to reflect on. A school’s curriculum is the vehicle to develop the skills that Russell highlights as necessary for the future and, as such, it is an essential read for those in education. -- Cheryl Weyman * Chief Executive Officer, Academies for Character and Excellence (ACE) *Russell Beck’s insightful, practical guide to the future of work is genuinely ground-breaking – a must-read for current and potential leaders. Whereas we used to live in a world of relative stability punctuated by exceptional events (9/11, the global financial crisis) today we live in predominantly uncertain times, with stability now the exception rather than the norm. In these unfamiliar times – with new opportunities emerging alongside challenge and change – the ability to proactively navigate and shape the future is essential. Russell Beck’s well-researched, engaging and practical “Future of Work” shows how. -- Jeremy Kourdi * Founder of Expert Leader, Former Senior Vice President, The Economist *The future is uncertain and crystal balls are in short supply. While no one can provide all the answers, The World of Work to 2030 takes a step in the right direction. Russell Beck offers insights into how quickly our world is changing with solid examples of how these changes are impacting various industry. The author outlines the considerations we’ll all have to make in our businesses, along with highlighting the seismic shifts globally that will affect us all. The book served to inform, educate, enhance this reader’s knowledge and remind him to keep focusing forward. -- Mark Cunning * Chief Executive Officer, iRadio Ireland *

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Book SynopsisOnce you've seen inside the world of Teaching Rebooted you can't go back A great resource for educators.' - Professor Stuart Kime, Director and Co-founder of Evidence Based Education, @ProfKimeAn essential toolkit ... One of the best edu-books I've read and an absolute must-read!' - Alex Fairlamb, Associate Assistant Headteacher (Teaching and Learning, Curriculum), @lamb_heart_teaTeaching Rebooted uncovers the most important pieces of educational research on the science of learning, helping teachers to understand how we learn and retain information. Jon Tait explores strategies such as metacognition, interleaving, dual coding and retrieval practice, examining the evidence behind each approach and providing practical ideas to embed them in classroom practice.With Teaching Rebooted in their arsenal, teachers will get the opportunity to: Examine some of the classroom fads that have come and gone Reflect on their practicTrade ReviewOnce you’ve seen inside the world of Teaching Rebooted you can’t go back, and that’s a good thing: this book lights up the evidence base, connecting original research with classroom impact. A great resource for educators. -- Professor Stuart Kime * Director and Co-founder of Evidence Based Education, @ProfKime *Teaching Rebooted is an essential toolkit as it navigates the practitioner through ten fundamental elements of teaching practice. The practical sequence of identifying issues, summarising key research, and concluding with a range of high-impact strategies ensures that you can’t help but feel equipped and empowered to know not just the evidence behind strategies, but also how to appropriately apply them. One of the best edu-books I’ve read and an absolute must-read! -- Alex Fairlamb * Associate Assistant Headteacher (Teaching and Learning, Curriculum), @lamb_heart_tea *The book will help reboot teaching so it is both evidence-informed and effective and is relevant for all stages of education. -- Colin Hill * UKEdChat *For anyone who likes scientific evidence and research to support why we teach in the way we do, or why we should change our approach, this is their perfect book. Each chapter is supported by laboratory tests, field work and educational studies combined with a wealth of incredibly, comprehensive support material. -- LoveReading4SchoolsTeaching Rebooted encourages the reader to critically engage with their professional practice, based on tried and tested strategies and interventions that contribute to more effective learning and classroom performance. -- Mary Mountstephen * SEN Magazine *This is a concise and well-written text that effectively summarises and synthesises research in order to provide teachers with a rationale for reframing their professional practice. It supports teachers and challenges institutions to recognise educational myths and to place evidence-based practice as the foundation for learning. * SEN Magazine *

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Book SynopsisGet ready to focus on the single most important thing you can do to live a happy, healthy, and successful life: BELONG.“Read this book, do what it says, and discover exactly where you fit in.”—John Mackey, Co-founder and CEO, Whole Foods Market “If you want to belong, read this book.”—Deepak Chopra, MD “From the moment I opened this book I was hooked. This book is caring and tender, challenging and action-driven. It is now on my recommendation list.”—Esther Perel, author of Mating in Captivity and The State of Affairs, host of Where Should We Begin? podcast How is it that the internet connects us to a world of people, yet so many of us feel more isolated than ever? That we have hundreds, even thousands of friends on social media, but not a single person to truly confide in? Radha Agrawal calls this “community confusion,” and in Belong she offers every reader a blueprint to find their people and build and nurture community, because connectedness—as more and more studies show—is our key to happiness, fulfillment, and success. A book that’s equal parts inspiring and interactive, and packed with prompts, charts, quizzes, and full-color illustrations, Belong takes readers on a two-part journey. Part one is Going IN—a gentle but intentional process of self-discovery and finding out your true energy levels and VIA (values, interests, and abilities). Part two is Going OUT—building on all that you’ve learned about yourself to find those few special people who feed your soul, and discovering, or creating, the ever-widening groups that align with your aims and desires. As the Co-founder and CEO of the popular global morning dance community Daybreaker, Radha Agrawal developed an immense offline community with her team of Community Catalysts in 25 cities and on a dozen college campuses around the world by creating a physical space for people to connect, self-express, sweat, and dance. Now, Radha offers the life-changing strategies, tips, and tricks for making friends that will light your fire and give you the exhale of “Ahh, I’m home.” “Radha has written a book that’s fun to read, easy to digest, and embodies deep wisdom. This isn’t just a book I’m endorsing. This is a book that I want to buy multiple copies of because I have so many friends and acquaintances that will benefit from it. It’s the first book I couldn't wait to finish reading it so I could give my copy to one of my friends to read the same day.” —Tony Hsieh, CEO of Zappos and author of Delivering HappinessTrade ReviewIf you want to belong, read this book.Deepak Chopra, M.D. From the moment I opened this book I was hooked. Radha is that friend whispering in your ear, assuring you that not only does she understand your feelings of loneliness and your wish to belong, she’ll also take you gently but firmly by the hand to act, to connect, to create purpose, and to build your community. This book is caring and tender, challenging and action-driven. It is now on my recommendation list.Esther Perel Author, Mating in Captivity and The State of Affairs, host of Where Should We Begin podcast Radha wrote a book that's fun to read, easy to digest, and embodies deep wisdom. This isn't just a book I'm endorsing. This is a book that I want to buy multiple copies of because I have so many friends and acquaintances that will benefit from it. It’s the first time I couldn't wait to finish reading a book so that I could give my copy to one of my friends to read the same day. Tony Hsieh CEO of Zappos. Author of Delivering Happiness This year America’s happiness dropped as healthcare costs continue to soar. Radha has a solution for both. Her engaging, high-energy approach to connecting people, helping them provide purpose, and finding their community is an antidote more powerful than any pharmaceutical. Belong combines engaging story-telling, solid research, and an easy prescription for finding your tribe and harnessing its incredible healing powers. Read it and live longer, better!Dan Buettner National Geographic fellow and multiple New York Times Bestselling author of the Blue Zones books Belong answers two of the most important questions of our time regarding loneliness, depression, and the disintegration of family and community. How do we belong to ourselves? And how do we create and belong to extraordinary communities that support and uplift us? Radha Agrawal provides a clear and honest roadmap for teaching us how to create inner and outer belonging, which in the end is all that truly matters in life. Mark Hyman, MD Director, Cleveland Clinic Center for Functional Medicine, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Food: What the Heck Should I Eat? Few people know how to live life with such authentic expression as Radha does. In this book she shows us, in a clear and fun way, how and why this way of life can lead us all to the very thing we as humans desire the most: to belong.Alexander Ljung Founder Chairman, SoundCloud Radha Agrawal is at the center of building one of the most important movements in America: the creation of deep community among a population of increasingly disconnected citizens. Belong takes the powerful lessons she’s learned through her remarkable entrepreneurial journey and creates an essential guidebook for anyone who wants to create or be part of a thriving community among any group or around any cause.Ben Rattray Founder CEO Change.org Radha was born to write this book. She has spent the last decade maniacally focused on figuring out the blueprint for community building and this book cracks the code. Her illustrations make the book approachable and fun to read. I am so unbelievably proud of her achievement. It will help everyone find their tribes. Miki Agrawal Founder of Tushy, Thinx, Wild. Author of Disrupt-her and Do Cool Sh*t

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Book SynopsisBook nerds rule! And what better gift than a book that celebrates bookishness? You know you’re a Book Nerd when…—You have a minimum of 5 books on your night table.—You never once thought the movie was better.—Your favorite mug says “I’d rather be reading.”—You use words like librocubicularist in casual conversation (though no conversation about books is ever "casual”). —You wear a T-shirt that says—what else?—"Too many books, too little time."Charming, affectionate, and unabashed in its celebration of book nerdiness, this little love letter is for every avid reader. Every page is packed with bright, playful, intricately detailed illustrations by Holly Maguire, and wonderful mottoes, definitions, relatable moments, and more.

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Book SynopsisThis elegantly designed workbook by psychotherapist April Snow, LMFT, offers you a series of exercises that will help you overcome the obstacles and harness the benefits of your empathetic gifts. If you often feel anxious, burned out, and overstimulated, you’re not alone. Some people are born highly sensitive to the emotions of others and to their surroundings, but this can be a source of great strength if you learn simple methods to care for yourself and to enable yourself to thrive. With this workbook, you can find strength and healing as you: Explore and honor your innate sensitivity Create a lifestyle that supports your needs Learn how to navigate relationships and create healthy boundaries Discover methods to help you thrive at work Turn your sensitive nature into a force for good in your life and in the world Journaling and writing prompts will deepen your awareness of your unique needs and experiences, while stories and metaphors will help you understand how HSP characteristics show up in real life. Exercises include helpful scripts to kickstart conversations to easily explain your sensitivity in your personal and professional life. This supportive, enjoyable workbook is an insightful, educational guide that's straightforward and easily accessible for anyone coping with overwhelm and anxiety. The Wellness Workbooks series from Wellfleet Press offers guidance on a wide range of self-help and mental health topics. Each book presents a thoughtful, evidence-based collection of straightforward exercises in an accessible, enjoyable format that will keep you engaged and inspired. With a distinctive design and full-color illustrations throughout, these workbooks deliver a practical path to personal growth in a beautiful package. Table of ContentsCONTENTS Introduction NURTURE YOUR SENSITIVITY Honor Your Sensitive Needs Recharge with Daily Downtime Journaling Reflections Stress-Relief Toolbox Feeling Misunderstood Embrace Your Big Feelings Self-Compassion Practice Quiet the Inner Critic Soothe Anxiety + Depression Follow Your Own Timeline Make Decisions with Ease Calm an Overthinking Mind Chapter Summary CREATE A SUPPORTIVE LIFESTYLE Life on Your Own Terms Find a Consistent Routine Identify Recurring Stress Take Time Off Design a Soothing Home Create a Cozy Sleep Space Soothe Your Sensitive Nervous System Soften Morning Dread Sugar, Caffeine, and Alcohol Meaningful Self-Care Joy of Doing Less Mindful Media Consumption Chapter Summary NAVIGATE RELATION SHIPS Less Small Talk, More Connection Manage Empathy Share Your Sensitivity Connect with an HSP Express Needs Directly Romantic Partnerships Building Boundaries Cancel Plans with Grace Understand Social Overwhelm Social Survival Strategy Recharge after Socializing Work with Criticism Chapter Summary FIND BALANCE AT WORK Calm in the Chaos Choose a Career Reduce Overstimulation Being Observed The Extrovert Ideal Set Boundaries at Work Learn to Self-Soothe Seek Work-Life Balance Minimize Performance Pressure Advocate for Your Needs Start and End with Self-Care Sunday Blues Chapter Summary EXPLORE YOUR INNER WORLD Out of the Darkness Moment of Discovery Intersection of Sensitivity Reframe Narratives Overcome Self-Doubt Healing Grief and Shame Mindfulness Practice Through an HSP Lens Trust Your Intuition Explore Dreams Sources of Inspiration Sensitive Strengths Chapter Summary Conclusion Resources References Acknowledgments About the Author

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Book SynopsisDisconnect from the distractions of daily life and reconnect with nature with Wild Walking, an enticing and comprehensive introduction to forest bathing?or shinrin-yoku, in Japan.Full sensory immersion in the beauty and wonder of nature and trees can produce mental, emotional, and physical health benefits. Research has shown that forest bathing lowers blood pressure, pulse rate, and cortisol levels; improves mood; and may even boost our immunity to cancer and other diseases.Wild Walking invites you to experience the benefits of this healing practice for yourself. Learn the history and background of forest bathing, followed by detailed instructions for establishing a forest bathing practice in your own adopted ?wild home,? encompassed in three steps:1. Disengagement from your daily routine2. Deep breathing and nature connection through a series of quiet activities or ?invitations?3. Transitioning back to your daily lifeThis restorative activity can be enjoyed by people of all ages and abilities: children, teenagers, and even senior citizens with limited mobility and people recovering from illness and surgery. And you don?t need to travel to the Japanese alps to experience the benefits of forest bathing. All you need is a small patch of untouched (or lightly touched) nature to adopt as your ?wild home.?Within, find practical tips and inspiration for forest bathing through the seasons: in the winter, when the leafless trees open up new vistas; in the spring, when you can hear the melodious serenade of song birds as they nest in the newly formed green canopy; in the summer, watching the butterflies nectaring on wildflowers; and in the autumn, when you can catch glimpses of hurried squirrels storing food for the winter.Wild Walkingintroduces a variety of activities that can be enhanced with forest bathing elements, such as mindfulness practices, exercise, art and writing, and outdoor celebrations. Learn, too, how surrendering to the mysteries of nature can provide guidance through difficult times.As you find nourishment in nature, you will instinctively begin to wonder how you can preserve and protect this healing resource. This guide includes suggestions for tending to your ?wild home.?Illustrated throughout with enchanting and immersive artwork, Wild Walkingis the perfect guide to enhancing your life with the wondrous world of nature.

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Book SynopsisPlan your goals and find your peace every day of the year with guided meditations and journal prompts to keep you inspired and motivated.Finding the Joy in the Journey: 365 Days of Planning My Goals is the ultimate guide for maintaining a schedule and collecting all of your thoughts in one space. There are 365 days’ worth of journal prompts and guided meditations to help you discover the joy in your journey to success and peace, with beautiful designs throughout to keep you motivated and inspired. On your joyous journey, find inspiration through prompts like: – If money were not an issue, you knew you couldn’t fail, and all your dreams came true, what would your ideal life be like? Write in the present tense as if you are already living it! Get as detailed as possible because this prompt will help you gain clarity. It’s great to repeat because the more you write it out in present tense, the more it’ll feel real to you and help you manifest it. – It’s always great to give yourself space to deeply heal and let go. So, it’s time to release everything that’s bothering you. Write down anything that’s currently bring you down, no matter how small, and then imagine letting it all go. After that, write about the things that you love in your life. Focus on the things that make you smile and make your heart happy. – A fairy godmother is granting you 3 wishes. What would they be? She’s also letting you grant 1 wish to everyone you love. What would they be? After each, take a moment to really envision it happening for yourself and the others. Take the leap and see what you can achieve with Finding the Joy in the Journey!Trade Review"Whatever you want to have to happen this year can…with a little help from this journal." * The Advice Sisters *Table of ContentsContents INTRODUCTION HOW TO USE THIS JOURNAL MY INITIAL REFLECTION 52 WEEKS OF REFLECTION REFLECTIONS ON MY JOURNEY CONCLUSION RESOURCES ABOUT THE AUTHOR

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Book SynopsisThe one primer you need to develop your managerial and leadership skills. Whether you're a new manager or looking to have more influence in your current management role, the challenges you face come in all shapes and sizes--a direct report's anxious questions, your boss's last-minute assignment of an important presentation, or a blank business case staring you in the face. To reach your full potential in these situations, you need to master a new set of business and personal skills. Packed with step-by-step advice and wisdom from Harvard Business Review's management archive, the HBR Manager's Handbook provides best practices on topics from understanding key financial statements and the fundamentals of strategy to emotional intelligence and building your employees' trust. The book's brief sections allow you to home in quickly on the solutions you need right away--or take a deeper dive if you need more context. Keep this comprehensive guide with you throughout your career and be a more impactful leader in your organization. In the HBR Manager's Handbook you'll find: - Step-by-step guidance through common managerial tasks - Short sections and chapters that you can turn to quickly as a need arises - Self-assessments throughout - Exercises and templates to help you practice and apply the concepts in the book - Concise explanations of the latest research and thinking on important management skills from Harvard Business Review experts such as Dan Goleman, Clayton Christensen, John Kotter, and Michael Porter - Real-life stories from working managers - Recaps and action items at the end of each chapter that allow you to reinforce or review the ideas quickly The skills covered in the book include: - Transitioning into a leadership role - Building trust and credibility - Developing emotional intelligence - Becoming a person of influence - Developing yourself as a leader - Giving effective feedback - Leading teams - Fostering creativity - Mastering the basics of strategy - Learning to use financial tools - Developing a business case

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Book SynopsisSince the boom of social media in the mid-2000s, tens of millions of people have started their own platforms in hopes of creating success on their own terms. But with great visibility comes great vulnerability. We become riddled with self-doubt and trapped performing a version of what they believe will be acceptable to others—optimized for more external approval and algorithmic success. What if the mere act of being followed—including the criticism, judgment, and expectation social media creates—could actually become a tool for your personal growth? Enter Followed: The Content Creator's Guide to Being Seen, Facing Judgment, and Designing a Thriving Digital Brand. By embracing self-discovery through self-expression, you can learn to see exposure as an opportunity for personal development—and break free from the imaginary boxes that were always too small for you, anyway. As a content creator and well-known business and life coach, Amanda Bucci has dealt with imposter syndrome, oceans of criticism, and multiple identity crises trying to fit into a box. Today, she’s successfully pivoted her brand to stay aligned with her purpose, having coached hundreds of clients, dozens of companies, and thousands of community members in their journeys of creating success while staying authentic. In Followed, she shares her unique, effective process to: -- Find your unique niche without feeling imprisoned by your online persona -- Overcome your fear of judgment, imperfection, and rejection -- Use social media as a personal development tool for your internal growth -- Decrease your social media related stress and anxiety -- Stop comparing yourself to others and define success on your own terms. Empowering, perspective-shattering, and validating, Followed proves that even on social media, it is never necessary to sacrifice self for success.

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Book SynopsisMindfulness is a way of paying attention that originates in Eastern meditation traditions but is increasingly discussed and practised in Western culture. It is usually defined as focusing one's complete attention on present-moment experiences in a non-judgemental and accepting way. Buddhist traditions suggest that the cultivation of mindfulness through the practice of meditation reduces suffering and cultivates positive qualities, such as insight, wisdom, compassion and equanimity. In recent years, the Western mental health community has adapted mindfulness meditation practices for use in medical and mental health settings, and several interventions based on mindfulness training are now widely available. Those with the best scientific support include mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR), mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT). These treatments can be applied to a wide range of problems, disorders and populations and the evidence increasingly supports their efficacy.Practising Happiness is the first self-help book to integrate the wisdom, skills and practices available from the four leading evidence-based mindfulness treatments (MBSR, MBCT, DBT and ACT).FREE audio content and guided meditations are available at www.practising-happiness.co.uk

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Book SynopsisLearn how to make your design skills pay with this enlightening, engrossing, no-nonsense guide to visual creativity in the real world. Passing on the lessons of a lifetime in graphic design practice and education, Phil Cleaver shows you how to create the best portfolio, impress at interview, develop strong client relationships, and produce great work in the studio. Enriched with quotes and advice from some of the best and brightest in the industry, this book is where you will find out what they didn't teach you in design school."There is a sea of books aimed at students produced every year. Most are overly complex and illustrated with unnecessary eye candy. Few are logical, legible, sensible, affordable and (above all) helpful for a young designer taking their first steps into the design jungle following the comfort of university. But Phil Cleaver's book has all that and more. Keep it in your bag, by your bed or on your desk: you won't regret it" - Mike Dempsey

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Book Synopsis4-color interiors, ribbon marker, foil-stamped cover, unjacketed This uplifting journal makes it easy to incorporate­­ simple mindfulness practices and happiness habits into everyday life. From the author of the bestselling Mindfulness Cards, this journal encourages a daily practice for calm and reflection. Discover dozens of simple-to-follow journaling prompts based on proven happiness habits—including awareness, kindness, gratitude, connection, and more. Designed to encourage wellbeing, joy, and self-discovery, Mindfulness Journal is an empowering tool for finding balance and peace in everyday life.

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Book SynopsisIf you’re looking for fresh, playful ideas to spark your baby’s curiosity, build their confidence and support their development, look no further! Written by the renowned childcare experts at My First Five Years, the popular app designed to help parents support their child's physical, cognitive and emotional development, this unique book of 60 activities explains the why behind different types of play, and shows you how to make the most of short, daily moments together. You might be wondering why your baby loves to show you objects they’ve found, or why they prefer some toys to others. Have you questioned why they can roll from their back onto their tummy, but not the other way around? This book breaks down the science of early childhood development into concise summaries, and includes easy, realistic ideas for play that make the most of development opportunities. The activities are clearly set out with step-by-step instructions, lists of equipment, and benefits for your baby. The book is split into six streams of development – social and emotional, gross motor, fine motor, sensory, language and cognitive – and each chapter includes a summary of the underlying science followed by simple, fun play ideas you can do at home with your baby. From tasty finger paint to egg box puzzles, the ideas fit neatly into daily life and focus on enhancing play into pivotal learning moments. There are also QR codes featured throughout, linking to additional related content. Beautifully colour illustrated and full of tips and advice, this book is perfect for building the foundations for your baby’s lifelong learning, development, health and wellbeing. 'This app has been incredible helpful in helping me navigate the minefield that is being a new mother.' - Praise for the My First Five Years app

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Book SynopsisAwaken your inner power anytime, anywhere with Power Poses, an illustrated deck of bodywork cards, and elevate your confidence and energy levels through simple, joyful movement.

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Book SynopsisThis book will take you on a journey of reflection, manifestation and creative expression. Colour intricate patterns, contemplate thoughtful quotes and be guided by supportive tips as you uncover everything you have to be grateful for in your life. It's time to take your first step towards becoming a more grateful you.

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Book SynopsisThis unique pack of 100 cards provides a useful tool to help guide conversations about gender identity in individual, group, family, professional and school settings.With vibrant and inclusive designs, the four color-coded categories - consisting of reflective questions, interactive activities, interview-style questions and supportive questions - are designed to prompt and encourage deep, reflective and supportive discussions about topics related to gender identity, gender expression and relationships. Developed by a renowned trans-identified psychotherapist, and with an accompanying guidebook instructing users on different formats and activities in which the cards can be used, this card deck is an ideal resource for professionals working with trans, non-binary and/or queer clients to have in their therapeutic toolkit.Trade ReviewTalking about gender can be challenging, whether it's in therapy, at home, or at school. This deck offers useful prompts for conversation alongside ideas for how to play with it and guidelines to ensure thoughtful moderation. It's also beautifully illustrated! A great tool for a broad range of ages, which can be used in almost any setting. -- Alex Iantaffi, PhD, MS, SEP, CST, LMFT Award-winning Author of "Gender Trauma: healing, cultural, social, and historical gendered trauma" & "How To Understand Your GenderTable of Contents1. Reflective Cards 2. Activity Cards3. Interview Cards4. Supportive CardsUser guide

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Book SynopsisGeoff Nicholson has been walking his whole life. Wherever he is and wherever he goes in the world, he walks and writes about what he sees and feels. Here he reflects on the nature of walking, why we do it, how it benefits us and, in some cases, how it can damage and even destroy us. His recent diagnosis with a rare, incurable form of cancer has made him all too aware of his own mortality. Sooner or later there will be a last step, a last excursion, a final drift, for him just as there will be for all of us. Geoff vows to continue to walk for as long as he can. This moving, vital book describes his own walks and relates them to the walks of street photographers, artists and writers, such as Garry Winogrand, Diane Arbus, Sophie Calle, Jorge Luis Borges and Virginia Woolf, among many others. Walking on Thin Air is a book about mortality and, above all, a celebration of being alive.Trade Review'This pithy, erudite yet resolutely unpretentious book is a celebration of the invigorating, inspiring pleasures of strolling just for the sake of it.' * Buzzmag *

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Book Synopsis‘The idea of owning anything except the experience is hubris.’Unknown Pleasures is a collection of works by the climber and award-winning author Andy Kirkpatrick.Obsessed with climbing and addicted to writing, Kirkpatrick is a master storyteller. Covering subjects as diverse as climbing, relationships, fatherhood, mental health and the media, it is easy to read, sometimes difficult to digest, and impossible to forget.One moment he is attempting a rare solo ascent of Norway’s Troll Wall, the next he is surrounded by the TV circus while climbing Moonlight Buttress with the BBC’s The One Show presenter Alex Jones. Yosemite’s El Capitan is ever-present; he climbs it alone – strung out for weeks, and he climbs it with his thirteen-year-old daughter Ella – her first big wall.His eye for observation and skilled wordcraft make for laugh-out-loud funny moments, while in more hard-hitting pieces he is unflinchingly honest about past and present love and relationships, and pulls no punches with an alternative perspective of our place in the world. Unknown Pleasures is Andy Kirkpatrick at his brilliant best.Trade Review'A wonderful book, I raise a glass to you.' – Stevie Haston'Eminently readable, perfectly written, thought provoking, challenging and very current. Read every page, think about them, agree or disagree, but don’t miss out on these superbly expressed cogent tales. This book deserves to be read widely and not just by those who know Andy Kirkpatrick is “a bit of a climber”!' – John Hall, Professional Mountaineer magazine'I have no doubt that some will find this book controversial, demanding and challenging. But I enjoyed reading it, and would recommend others to do the same. It is well produced, and is a case bound book that meets the high standards Vertebrate have set for this type of production.' – Dennis Gray, Footless Crow'Kirkpatrick is at his strongest (which is very strong indeed) in the climbing pieces. It is climbing that gives him the lens through which he can most clearly see what it means to be alive.' – Ian Crofton, Scottish Mountaineering Club Journal

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