Health & Wellbeing Books

Book SynopsisRelax and unwind with this stress-relieving colouring book of intricate patterns. The art of colouring can help to focus the mind and still the mental chatter that saps our energy and causes stress and negative feelings. As you start to colour in these designs you will unleash your inner creativity and find yourself gradually moving to a more peaceful and calming state of mind. You can colour in as little or as much as you like, taking your time to develop your picture the way you want it. There are no hard or fast rules, you are truly free to create your own unique designs using pencils, pens or paints. Start colouring today and enjoy the still, quiet voice of calm this simple meditative practice will bring.

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Book SynopsisIn her twenties, Esther Rutter suffered an acute mental breakdown while living in Japan. Sectioned and held in a Japanese psychiatric institution until she could be flown home under escort, her recovery only began when she took a job in the Lake District at Dove Cottage, the home of William and Dorothy Wordsworth. Like Dorothy and William before her, whose search for Dove Cottage was borne out of the dislocation they experienced during their childhood, Esther realised that she was looking for a place to feel at home, and most like herself. In their lives and writings, she discovered an approach to understanding the self as sophisticated as the psychoanalysis of Freud that followed a century later: a desire to 'see into the life of things' through personal reflection, and the belief that the experiences of ordinary people are intrinsically worthwhile and important. With their insights and creativity to guide her, and amid the beautiful landscape around Dove Cottage, she made lifelong bonds of friendship, community - and love. All Before Me is a moving and absorbing account of the struggle to know oneself on the journey into adulthood, intertwined with the stories of the Wordsworth siblings at Dove Cottage. In the beautiful hamlet of Town End, where a cultural epoch was borne that would forever shape the way we experience the world, Esther found the spirit of place that sustains and inspires, making possible all that lies before us.

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Book SynopsisYour go-to guide to a better life, starting with the way you thinkJoin 6 million readers around the world who have capitalised on the power of now First published in 1959, David J Schwartz's classic teachings are as powerful today as they were then. Practical, empowering and hugely engaging, this book shows that the key to success is the way you think. Not only will this timeless classic inspire you, it will give you the tools to change your life for the better – starting right now. Schwartz’s step-by-step approach will show you how to: - Defeat disbelief and the negative power it creates - Make your mind produce positive thoughts - Plan a concrete success-building programme - Do more and do it better by turning on your creative power - Capitalise on the power of NOW Updated for the 21st century, The Magic of Thinking Big will guide you to high achievement in every area of your life.

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Book SynopsisSeparating from our other parent can be one of life's toughest challenges. When we separate with children, trying to navigate how to bring them up together becomes much harder. The separation process may become confrontational; and when children watch their parents fight, or become pawns in that fight, the safe parental bubble they have lived in up to that point bursts. The Co-Parenting Method, based on the award-winning coaching methodology of The Co-Parent Way, guides co-parents through their separation in a way that allows them to keep their children safe, whole, and protected. It gives co-parents the skills and knowledge they need to keep a safe parental bubble intact for their children, whatever they may feel about each other. 'Marcie is an excellent advocate for making co-parenting work she brings the voice of the child, which can often be lost when parents are separating, to the forefront of the discussion.' Barbara Reeves, Head of Family Law, Mishcon de Reya LLP

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Book SynopsisHave you ever wished you had a wise old mentor who could tell you where to go next in your career or your life? An “Obi-Wan Kenobi”-type figure who could not only offer specific advice on handling day-to-day decisions, but could guide you to the people and places that would make a difference in your life and career? Let Rizwan Virk, a successful Silicon Valley entrepreneur and investor, show you how to learn to tune into messages that are coming to us all the time from the hidden worlds. These messages, which take the form of synchronicity, hunches, gut feelings, visions, experiences of déjà vu, bodily sensations, and even in our dreams while we are awake or asleep, are like clues in our own personal Treasure Hunt. Where do these “clues” come from? Whether they come from our “inner mentor”, from our “future selves”, or from our spiritual guides, they can help us to uncover our hidden “Treasure Map”, which shows us the work we were meant to do in this life and the path to get there. The author shows how learning to use the Clue Lifecycle can provide concrete guidance in our personal lives, our jobs, our career decisions and our investments. Turn your career into a Treasure Hunt and find true, meaningful success in the business and spiritual worlds.Trade Review"Riz is a good friend and one of my go-to-guys for spiritual capitalism. His book, Treasure Hunt, will help you to succeed in the business world while finding your own unique path in life!"--Dannion Brinkley, Bestselling author of Saved by the Light, Secrets of the Light

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Book Synopsis'Extraordinary. It is about death, but I can think of few books which have such life. It shows us what love is.' Max Porter, author of Grief is the Thing With Feathers and Lanny'There is no one quite like Naja Marie Aidt' Valeria Luiselli'Devastating, angry, challenging, fragmented and filled with the beautiful hope that the love we have for people continues into the world even after they're gone.' Culturefly'Fragmented, poetic, informative and truthful, Aidt faces the greatest loss we can ever know with all the force of great elegy writers like Anne Carson and Denise Riley. Essential.' Polly Clark, author of Larchfield and Tiger_______"I raise my glass to my eldest son. His pregnant wife and daughter are sleeping above us. Outside, the March evening is cold and clear. 'To life!' I say as the glasses clink with a delicate and pleasing sound. My mother says something to the dog. Then the phone rings. We don't answer it. Who could be calling so late on a Saturday evening?" In March 2015, Naja Marie Aidt's 25-year-old son, Carl, died in a tragic accident. When Death Takes Something From You Give It Back is about losing a child. It is about formulating a vocabulary to express the deepest kind of pain. And it's about finding a way to write about a reality invaded by grief, lessened by loss. Faced with the sudden emptiness of language, Naja finds solace in the anguish of Joan Didion, Nick Cave, C.S. Lewis, Mallarmé, Plato and other writers who have suffered the deadening impact of loss. Their torment suffuses with her own as Naja wrestles with words and contests their capacity to speak for the depths of her sorrow. This palimpsest of mourning enables Naja to turn over the pathetic, precious transience of existence and articulates her greatest fear: to forget. The insistent compulsion to reconstruct the harrowing aftermath of Carl's death keeps him painfully present, while fragmented memories, journal entries and poetry inch her closer to piecing Carl's life together. Intensely moving and quietly devastating, this is what is it to be a family, what it is to love and lose, and what it is to treasure life in spite of death's indomitable resolve.Trade ReviewNaja Marie Aidt's shattering elegy about her grown son's death is a modern Greek tragedy-and a relentless account of grief's deepest reality. * Weekendavisen *Naja Marie Aidt's book on the loss of her son is a genuine and unbearable masterwork. ...[Her writing] about death, grief and the indescribable consequences make up this incredibly good book. I wish Aidt never had to write about this endless nightmare, indeed, one of its most important points is that grief never goes away. And yet, we now have a book without illusions, a merciless and insistent depiction of how deeply death reaches into the body and soul. Aidt has rendered a convincing reconstruction of the depths of grief. * Jyllands Posten *An immense work of art ... an extremely beautiful and shockingly sorrowful work and a declaration of love's communality. One of the most painful and paradoxically one of the most beautiful books I have ever read... * Kristeligt Dagblad *

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Book SynopsisMeet Creatia, Persisto and Willforce. They are strong, determined and creative, and they represent the strengths that dyslexia can bring to your life. Together they encourage you to use your skills and talents to be confident in what you do - and shrink the villain Mr Dyspicibilia! This is a fun and interactive resource for grown-ups and children to work through together, with drawing and writing activities and examples to open up helpful discussions and find practical solutions that put the dyslexic child's self-esteem and self-understanding at the fore. The strategies in the book are brought to life through the three superheroes who help you develop a child's unique strengths to tackle the everyday challenges they may experience with reading, writing, staying organised or keeping track of the time. The colourful illustrations, cartoons and dialogue encourage children to name their feelings, identify challenges and recognise their own strengths in any situation.Trade ReviewI love this book, written by people with first-hand experience of dyslexia. This interactive and colourful book explores challenges faced by dyslexics and positive traits in equal measure. The 'chatty' style and layout will make it easier for young dyslexics to read and enjoy. -- Alais Winton, author of 'Diary of a Dyslexic School Kid' and 'Fun Games and Activities for Children with Dyslexia'Such a useful book, carefully created to keep children with dyslexia engaged, help them stand up for themselves, and work out all the ways they excel. -- Margaret Rooke, author of 'Dyslexia is my Superpower (Most of the Time)'In a well-presented workbook format, Mission Dyslexia combines inspiring messages about the strengths of dyslexia with opportunities for children to identify their own superpowers to defeat dyslexia challenges. Three cartoon superheroes, imaginatively illustrated by a dyslexic cartoonist, form a supportive team for young readers to build up their positives before the villain, Mr. D, is introduced. An incredibly useful resource for all dyslexic children and the grown-ups who support them in their dyslexia journey. -- Cathy Magee, chief executive of Dyslexia Scotland

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Book Synopsis'Marvellous first aid for couples' Susie Orbach 'Good advice on how to navigate those tricky arguments' Mariella Frostrup If you feel like you have the same arguments with your partner over and over again ... you may be right. And you're not alone: Joanna Harrison believes there are five distinct issues that all couples have to work through if they are going to have a healthy, functioning relationship. Grounded in her experience as a couple therapist, she asks us to think about the difficulties we all have in our relationships - from how we communicate to what roles we take on and much more. Using sound advice and relatable case studies, she offers practical ideas and imaginative ways to think about ourselves and our partners. Kind, funny and rooted in real life, this is expert advice that anyone can use - and that everyone in a relationship needs.Trade ReviewA lightbulb moment -- Rosie Green * The Mail on Sunday *Drills down into the nitty gritty of domestic bliss -- Judith Woods * The Telegraph *Gives us good advice on how to navigate those tricky arguments -- Mariella Frostrup * Times Radio *There's no better way to be supported than to read this life-changing book. -- Rachel Kelly, author of Sunday Times bestseller Black RainbowA visionary book which shows you - in five different eloquent and convincing ways - that you need to break some eggs to create the best kind of relationship -- Kate Weinberg, journalist and author of 'The Truants'Jam packed with insight and wisdom ... I found this book a hugely rich and engaging read. -- Susanna Abse, Senior Fellow of The Tavistock Institute of Medical Psychology and author of 'Tell Me the Truth about Love'[Joanna Harrison] knows her stuff! -- Lorraine Candy * Postcards from Midlife Podcast *Joanna Harrison's marvellous First Aid for couples shows how conflicts can become unstuck enough to be understood, accepted and even laughed about, so that each person can continue to develop and grow within their relationship. -- Susie Orbach * Susie Orbach *Like a steady, reliable friend, Five Arguments guides us through critical conversations about making love last I'm painfully divorced, but if I'd read and heeded Harrison's sage advice, I don't think I would be. -- Matthew Fray, author of 'This is How Your Marriage Ends'If I've learned anything from this book - it's that it's good to lean into arguments a little bit. -- Tim Dowling * Guardian *Vital * Irish Independent *Drawing from a number of case studies and her experience as a couples therapist, Joanna Harrison delivers an eye-opening, warm-hearted and immensely practicable read on five key issues that all couples have to work through to achieve a well-functioning relationship * Waterstones *It wouldn't be a disaster to give this to your partner; in fact, it might prevent future clashes. Couples therapist Harrison is direct and practical about how to be contentedly married, in spite of the individual differences * Welldoing Gifting Guide *This is a helpful book that gives a fascinating insight into the couple relationship and how we fall down familiar, predictable holes, with equally fascinating and helpful ways we can learn to look at them with new eyes and thereby find new and improved outcomes -- Julia Samuel, bestselling author of Every Family Has a Story * Julia Samuel *Arguing is good for your relationship. I get more worried when couples say we never argue. So I applaud Harrison for normalising arguments, teaching skills, offering up ideas for reflection and sharing what worked for her clients. Practical, compassionate and thought provoking -- Andrew G Marshall, Marital Therapist, author of 'I love you but I'm not in love with you' and host of 'The Meaningful Life' podcastA wise and hopeful guide to the true work of love, and why it's worth the effort. [Five Arguments] is a revelatory look at what pulls us together and pushes us apart ... every couple will find something useful in its pages -- Natasha Lunn, author of 'Conversations on Love'- -- -This book is jam packed with insight and wisdom. Joanna Harrison encourages the most important thing for better relationships -reflection and curiosity. Easy to navigate and divided into key themes such as Sex, Parenting and Communication, I found this book a hugely rich and engaging read. -- Susanna Abse, Senior Fellow of The Tavistock Institute of Medical Psychology and author of 'Tell Me the Truth about Love'Joanna Harrison leverages her expertise as a relationship therapist and former divorce lawyer to outline the five biggest problem areas in romantic couples' lives, and like a steady, reliable friend, guides us through each of them. Effective conversations about how we communicate, our families of origin, sharing domestic responsibilities including parenting, as well as sex and intimacy are all critical to making love last. As many know, I'm divorced. Painfully. But if I'd read and heeded Harrison's sage advice about how to discuss what actually matters in marriage and relationships? I don't think I would be. -- Matthew Fray, author of "This is How Your Marriage Ends"'Harrison presents her insights with gentleness, wisdom and plenty of examples from real life - as well as delicious flashes of humour. There's no better way to be supported than to read this life-changing book' -- Rachel Kelly, author of Sunday Times bestseller Black Rainbow

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Book SynopsisIt was a low-level panic at first, but very quickly there were big changes taking place. Day by day, wards were being cleared to make way for Covid-positive patients. Things were getting worse by the day. For the first time in my nursing career, I felt scared.As a palliative care nurse, it is Kelly Critcher's job to look death in the eye - to save a patient while the fight can still be won, and confront life's end with grace and kindness when it can't. In early 2020, everything changed for nurses on the NHS front line. Working on Covid wards and the High Dependency Unit, Kelly spent the height of the coronavirus crisis at Northwick Park hospital - perhaps the UK hospital most deeply ravaged by the illness.She, and many others like her, battled tirelessly in a critical care unit pushed to breaking point, delivering the bad news and fighting the good fight, day-in, day-out, throughout the gravest test our health service has faced since its inception.Kelly's story weaves together her raw, emotional diaries from the COVID frontline with a broader reflection on the truths about a life spent caught between battling for her patients' lives and helping them face down death with courage and compassion. Bringing together the enormity of the last twelve months - and the scars it will leave - this is a book for our times.

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Book SynopsisA fresh take on hot sex! This revised and updated version of the wildly popular go-to resource for all things fun and sexy, Position of the Day (over 1 million copies sold), includes 366 sex positions: one for every day of the year,plus a little something special for leap year.

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Book SynopsisDr Liz O’Riordan is a breast cancer surgeon who has battled against social, physical and mental challenges to practise at the top of her field. Under the Knife charts Liz’s incredible highs: performing like a couture dressmaker as she moulded and reshaped women’s breasts, while saving their lives; to the heart-breaking lows of telling ten women a day that they had cancer.But this memoir is more than just an eye-opening look at the realities of training to be a female surgeon in a man’s world. In addition to this high-powered, high-pressured role, Liz faced her own breast cancer diagnosis, severe depression and suicidal thoughts, in tandem with commonplace sexual harassment and bullying. And by revealing how she coped when her life crashed around her, she demonstrates there is always hope.Trade Review 'What stays with me is O’Riordan’s compelling description of training, which doctors will recognise as a sort of Hunger Games with the post of consultant as a prize, though with no guarantee that you will be left happy or healthy enough to enjoy the role. The author succeeds not only in telling us how she learned to love her life after cancer, but how a life after medicine can offer fulfilment too' Roopa Farooki, Guardian 'Gave me a real insight into what it takes to become a surgeon, and how hard it is to be a breast cancer patient when you know far too much about it' Jane Garvey 'Liz opens herself up to us like a patient opened up on an operating table, shining a bright light onto what it is to be a human being who holds the fates of other human beings in their hands' Greg Wise 'This riveting memoir lays bare the highs and lows of life as a lady surgeon. Liz O'Riordan takes us behind the scenes with the ruthless precision of someone who knows how to wield a scalpel and a pen. A real action-driven page-turner, the book also makes a thought-provoking contribution to the wider debate on how we as a society look after our healthcare professionals, and highlights the different way we treat physical and mental illness. I cannot praise it highly enough and long for it to be available in all good bookshops so that I can urge people to buy it!' Cathy Rentzenbrink '[This] is, in fact, the story of two women: one is driven by ambition to be at the top of her game, to face down adversity whether that is sexism in the medical profession or fatigue in the quest for triathlon medals; the other is her hidden self, ravaged by misgivings – will she ever be enough? With extraordinary candour, breast surgeon Liz O'Riordan reveals the emotional journey unleashed by her own diagnosis of breast cancer, a confrontation that will strip her of her breast, her fertility and her career, yet finally show her that she is, indeed, enough. Liz's story reminds us all that our achievements do not define us. In the end, we find wisdom by living authentically, and that decision is the root of fulfilment' Dr Kathryn Mannix

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Book SynopsisHER Serenity is a guided journal created specifically for women who have endured the heartbreak of a painful divorce or separation from a narcissistic and psychologically abusive relationship. Leaving such a relationship is extremely challenging and this journal serves as a supportive companion for women's mental health, well-being and HER healing journey.While domestic abuse awareness is widespread, HER Serenity focuses on the often-overlooked aspects of narcissistic and psychological abuse. The journal aims to support, educate and empower women who have left these harmful and toxic relationships.Inside this journal, you will find prompts designed to support your healing journey, leading you to self-discovery. It offers a safe space to express feelings, honour experiences and validate emotions. This journal, guides women towards a transformative journey. A journey towards serenity, self-love and a strengthened sense of self.HER Serenity empowers women to reclaim their power and embrace their authenticity, even amidst life's storms.

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Book SynopsisUSA Today Bestseller: now in paperback! Noted fashion entrepreneur and former McKinsey & Company consultant, Lisa Sun, shares the eight strengths that every woman can call upon to be confident and successful. Lisa comes across as young and overly enthusiastic at times. She should seek to have more gravitas. This is what Lisa Sun's boss wrote in her first review as a business analyst at the global management consulting firm McKinsey & Company. Sun knew she wasn't alone in receiving this type of feedback and over the course of the last two decades, she has been on a journey to uncover what it means to be truly confident. In this thought-provoking and practical guide, Sun, founder of lifestyle brand Gravitas, has cracked the code to help women build their own self-worth on their own terms. By doing so she: Debunks the narrow view of confidence society has written for us Redefines confidence as an inclusive construct that combines several innate strengths Helps you discover your confidence language and tap into the source of your self-belief Arms you with the tools to flex other strengths so you can shatter your expectations for yourself Sun shares her own journey of self-discovery and growth and combines it with proprietary research, real-world examples, and anecdotes from other successful women who have championed their own definition of self-worth. Whatever stage of life you're in, Gravitas offers valuable insights and strategies to help you succeed in any setting. Whether you are a mom, entrepreneur, creative soul, executive, thinker, maker, or doer, Sun will show you how you too can live life with total self-assurance and find your own gravitas. Real confidence is the outward expression of an inner belief, and that belief is translated into actionLisa Sun

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Book SynopsisThis creative adult coloring book is the perfect activity book for a relaxed and calm state of mind.The Coloring Book of Mindfulness includes seasonal line illustrations of the natural world – from flora and fauna to animals and birds that are specially designed to be colored in – alongside a collection of 50 nature-inspired quotes that will enable you to find focus and calm in everyday life, whilst boosting a feeling of wellbeing, mindfulness and creativity that will permeate every aspect of everyday life. This is a practical way to relax the mind, spark imagination and relieve stress.

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Book SynopsisDive into this beautiful ABC of tips to discover peace and calm every dayIn a world that seems to be constantly on the go, it's sometimes difficult to find a moment of calm - until now. Go on a journey through the pages of The A-Z of Calm to discover an array of mindful and meditative exercises that will help you locate your inner peace. With a helpful tip or activity for every letter of the alphabet, this book will show you how to pinpoint your stress triggers, uncover methods to help you deal with stressful events and discover how you can find a pocket of calm in our hectic, modern-day society. Inside you will find:- A raft of self-care tips to help you find and retain a state of serenity- Mindfulness exercises to help both your mind and body to relax- Life-affirming quotes and affirmations for when you need a moment of clarity- Breathing techniques to help you stay present and in the moment- Top tips to help you deal with the day-to-day stresses of modern life Let go of stress and discover your oasis of calm.

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Book SynopsisEmbark on a journey of well-being and self-discovery through the simple yet transformative act of walkingOur fast-paced world and technology-driven day-to-day lives have led us to lose touch with our once deep connection to nature. Fear not. This book unveils the extraordinary power of walking, helping you to reconnect with the outside world and transform this everyday exercise into a soul-enriching practice. Guiding you through the physical, spiritual and sensory benefits of walking, these pages will help you reap the therapeutic wonders of putting one foot in front of the other, empowering you to harness the present moment and foster a profound sense of tranquillity. Bursting with practical tips, insightful information and inspirational ideas, this book is your companion to crafting a life of balance and bliss with every step.This uplifting guide will help you:- Explore the physical benefits of walking for vitality- Discover the sensory wonders that unfold with each step- Unlock the secrets of walking as a tool for mental and spiritual stillnessImmerse yourself in the beauty of the journey and let Walking for Mind, Body and Soul illuminate the path to a healthier, more mindful and enriched existence.

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Book SynopsisThich Nhat Hanh is the subject of the major documentary Walk With Me narrated by Benedict Cumberbatch'Thich Nhat Hanh is a holy man...a scholar of immense intellectual capacity' Martin Luther KingLearn how to bring love and compassion into an angry situation.Many of us don't know how to handle strong emotions and our distorted perceptions can make us feel angry or filled with despair. Here, 'the father of mindfulness' teaches us to look deeply at the root of our anger. To see clearly, we must calm down. He shows us how, when insight is born, we will be free.How To Fight is a pocket-sized guide to life by one of the best known Zen masters in the world, who was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize.Trade ReviewThich Nhat Hanh is a holy man...a scholar of immense intellectual capacity -- Martin Luther KingThe father of mindfulness * Irish Times *Thich Nhat Hanh shows us the connection between personal inner peace and peace on earth -- His Holiness the Dalai Lama

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Book Synopsis'Viktor Frankl gives us the gift of looking at everything in life as an opportunity' Edith Eger, bestselling author of The Choice'Offers a path to finding hope even in these dark times' The New York Times A rediscovered masterpiece by the 16 million copy bestselling author of Man’s Search For MeaningJust months after his liberation from Auschwitz renowned psychiatrist Viktor E. Frankl delivered a series of talks revealing the foundations of his life-affirming philosophy. The psychologist, who would soon become world famous, explained his central thoughts on meaning, resilience and his conviction that every crisis contains opportunity. Published here for the very first time in English, Frankl's words resonate as strongly today as they did in 1946. Despite the unspeakable horrors in the camp, Frankl learnt from his fellow inmates that it is always possible to say ‘yes to life’ – a profound and timeless lesson for us all.With an introduction by Daniel Goleman.'Frankl’s is a voice that seems as necessary now as it was in the shadow of the Holocaust' Guardian Trade ReviewOffers a path to finding hope even in these dark times * The New York Times *Frankl’s is a voice that seems as necessary now as it was in the shadow of the Holocaust * Guardian *An unmissable opportunity to understand the man and his work more deeply * The Jewish Chronicle *Viktor Frankl gives us the gift of looking at everything in life as an opportunity * Edith Eger, bestselling author of The Choice *

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Book SynopsisAS HEARD ON THE CHRIS EVANS BREAKFAST SHOW - "It's not just for runners. It's for life! It's a great story." When Chris McDougall stumbled across the story of Churchill's 'dirty tricksters', a motley crew of English poets and academics who helped resist the Nazi invasion of Crete, he knew he was on the track of something special. To beat the odds, the tricksters-starving, aging, outnumbered-tapped into an ancient style of fitness: the lost art of heroism. They listened to their instincts, replaced calories with stored bodily fat and used their fascia, the network of tissue which criss-crosses the body, to catapult themselves to superhuman strength and endurance. Soon McDougall was in the middle of a modern fitness revolution taking place everywhere from Parisian parkour routes to state-of-the-art laboratories, and based on the know-how of Shanghai street-fighters and Wild West gunslingers. Just as Born to Run got runners off the treadmill and into nature, Natural Born Heroes will inspire casual athletes to dump the gym membership for cross-training, mud runs and free-running.Trade Review'A fascinating edifice of ideas ... But the pleasures of the book are as much to do with the fascinating panoply of characters, war heroes all, British, Commonwealth and Cretan, whose exploits contributed so much to Hitler's downfall. * Independent *An undeniably ripping yarn. One for sofa surfers and adventurers alike. * Independent on Sunday *A marvellously eclectic book ... the perfect tonic for the paunchy, jaded He-Man in your life and comatose inner heroes everywhere * The Times *Praise for Born to Run: Part how-to manual, part scientific treatise but throughout a ripping yarn, this book will inspire everyone who reads it to think on their feet. * Independent *A fascinating and true adventure story, destined to become a classic * Ranulph Fiennes *Not just a book for runners, but for anyone who has dreamed of venturing beyond their comfort zone * Tim Butcher *A really phenomenal book * Jon Stewart *

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Book SynopsisA little book of magical mouthwatering wild plants and rambling recipes beautifully prepared and seasonally presented by travelling artist and writer Glennie Kindred. Includes ideas for tansy pancakes, rose-petal jelly, nettle soup, sloe gin, elderberry chutney and nut roast. With sections on spring shoots, summer herbs, autumn fruits, winter roots and mushrooms. WOODEN BOOKS are small but packed with information. "Fascinating" FINANCIAL TIMES. "Beautiful" LONDON REVIEW OF BOOKS. "Rich and Artful" THE LANCET. "Genuinely mind-expanding" FORTEAN TIMES. "Excellent" NEW SCIENTIST. "Stunning" NEW YORK TIMES. Small books, big ideas.

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Book SynopsisDear Grandpa (sketch design) is an award-winning journal filled with over 60 fun and inspiring questions carefully created to inspire any grandfather to tell his story - probably one of the most valuable gifts you will ever buy. Everyone has stories to share about their own amazing life ... and it is so important to find ways to capture and treasure them. Dear Grandpa contains 60 carefully designed questions to ask him about his life. Ask him to complete it carefully, adding photos and memorabilia along the way. Find out how things have changed throughout his life, what things did he do as a child that are different from today. What were his own parents really like and what adventures has he had in her life. Discover what your own Mum or Dad was like when they were young! What about your own relationship with your grandfather, what are his favourite memories of the times you have spent together and is there any advice he would like to give you? When you get his completed journal returned to you, this will be one of the most emotional presents you have ever received. A great gift for Father's Day, Grandparent's Day, his birthday, an anniversary, Christmas or just because you care ...

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Book SynopsisIntroduces and expands understanding of yoga therapy as a problem solver. This book intends to enable yoga teachers/therapists and physical therapists to determine the underlying issues with regards to posture, movement patterns, discomfort and pain.

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The heart of Buddha's teachings is unconditional love and compassion. In this inspiring explanation of the popular Buddhist poem Training the Mind in Seven Points, Geshe Kelsang Gyatso reveals powerful and far-reaching methods for us to develop these altruistic states. Ancient meditative techniques that have been tried and tested for centuries are brought alive and made relevant to our everyday experiences. Also included is a practical explanation of how we can transform our day-to-day problems--even the most demanding and difficult conditions--into opportunities for personal and spiritual development. By pointing the way to an unchanging freedom and happiness, this immensely readable book challenges us to grow, and will have a remarkable impact on our life.

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Book SynopsisA riveting collection of short stories by the French feminist Marie-Louise Gagneur. Much acclaimed amongst her contemporaries and yet all but forgotten today, Marie-Louise Gagneur was a defining voice in French feminism. These stories, translated into English for the first time, critique the restrictions of late nineteenth-century society and explore the ways in which both men and women are hurt by rigid attitudes towards marriage. In An Atonement, the Count de Montbarrey awakes one morning to find his wife dead, leaving him free to marry the woman he really loves. Could the Count have accidentally killed his wife? And how can he atone for his crime? Three Rival Sisters tells the story of the rivalry between Henriette, Renee and Gabrielle as they compete for the affections of one man. But marriage does not necessarily guarantee happiness, as the sisters are about to find out. Steeped in wit, empathy and biting social criticism, and with echoes of Charlotte Perkins Gilman and Kate Chopin, the stories show Gagneur to be worthy of renewed attention.Trade Review'A lively voice ... decidedly feminist for its time ... An extremely interesting discovery' Ricochet

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Book SynopsisKelsey Parker's world was turned upside down in the summer of 2020 when her husband Tom, singer in boyband The Wanted, was cruelly diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumour. Heavily pregnant with their second child and coping with her own heartache at losing her partner of 13 years, Kelsey remained a tower of strength and positivity for Tom during his darkest days. When traditional treatments stopped working, she spent hours researching alternative therapies to give her husband extra time with his young children Aurelia and Bodhi. Hope came late in 2021 when Tom's tumour became stable, but sadly his condition quickly deteriorated and on March 30, 2022, aged just 33, he died surrounded by his loyal wife, family and friends. With And Without You is her moving, deeply personal story of the first 12 months since Tom's tragic passing. An intimate diary of how she coped with a year of unwanted firsts - first birthdays, first Christmas, first Valentine's Day - all without the love of her life. It is the story of how she rebuilt her life, and bravely found a way to face the future. Since Tom's death, Kelsey has been an inspiration to many and a rock to the couple's children. She has sought to raise awareness of glioblastoma and has bravely campaigned for vital funds for more research into the disease. She has also found spirituality - following Tom's long held belief there is something greater than just one life. With And Without You is not only a story of coping with unimaginable heartbreak and grief, but how your love for someone you've lost can be turned into something positive and bring hope and light into your life as you carry on your journey without them.

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Book SynopsisPlanning for retirement can be a scary thought, whether it is just around the corner or years in the future. Martin Hawes, one of New Zealand’s best-known experts on personal finance, answers all of the questions that may be keeping you up at night: How much will I need to retire? Can I ever afford to stop working? How do I make sure my money lasts as long as I do? Working out how you can achieve a regular monthly retirement income is more difficult than it used to be. Historically low interest rates (despite the current blip) plus longer life expectancy means the old method of parking your nest egg in a savings account and living off the interest is no longer an option. Hawes guides you step-by-step through the planning process, showing you how you can safely create a regular income for the rest of your life. Cracking Open the Nest Egg will help you to confidently take control of your financial future and achieve the kind of retirement you always dreamed of.

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Book SynopsisSeneca's Morals of a Happy Life, Benefits, Anger, and Clemency by means of Lucius Annaeus Seneca, a famous Stoic truth seeker from historic Rome, offers deep insights into ethical concept and sensible knowledge. In this series, Seneca talks approximately important problems associated with dwelling a glad lifestyle. The book approximately how to stay a glad lifestyle goes into element about the Stoic ideas of distinctiveness, expertise, and willpower. Seneca says that the right manner to be happy is to end up a good man or woman and hold your internal peace regardless of what takes place inside the outside global. In the phase on gifts, Seneca talks greater about how crucial it is to be generous and the way kindness works each method. He talks about the ethical responsibility to help others and the advantages of doing precise things. The study of anger talks about how dangerous this emotion is and urges people to control it. Seneca offers useful suggestions on the way to study your temper and talks about how out-of-manage anger can harm your relationships and private fitness. Finally, Seneca talks approximately clemency. He says that pity and forgiveness are properly features that assist human beings and society get along. He emphasizes the Stoic concept that forgiveness can store humans and that acts of kindness can make humans better.

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Book SynopsisThe year 2020 marks the twelfth anniversary of the 2008 global recession. In the last decade, economies were seen to have weathered the global recession relatively well. From each financial crisis experienced, there is always something to be learned. However, one of the hardest parts of investing is to have control over one’s emotions. The ups and downs in the stock market are perfectly normal and it is how an investor reacts to each of them that makes a difference in their investment strategy. Following on the success of the first edition, veteran financial adviser Dr Ben Fok offers rational, well-documented insights and tips on ways to maximise your returns for your hard earned money. The 36 articles featured here, previously published in The Sunday Times and The Business Times, were written during the times of bull and bear markets. It serves as a timely reminder of the importance of managing your money, and in particular financial planning, understanding the investment world and devising strategies to protect your investments.

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Book SynopsisDevelop a solid foundation in counseling and education principles with Bauer/Liou's full-color NUTRITION COUNSELING & EDUCATION SKILL DEVELOPMENT, 5th Edition. This updated step-by-step guide helps you translate theoretical perspectives on nutrition counseling into real-life applications that have the power to influence client knowledge, skills and attitudes. As you move through the book, you'll have opportunities to practice new skills universal to counseling and education, focusing on nutrition that you can use to build and modify your individual style. Practical guidelines for using telehealth, social media and starting a private practice are included. This text now works seamlessly with the MindTap digital learning platform, featuring interactive videos, case studies and review questions to engage you in learning and applying fundamental skills.

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Book SynopsisSamantha Harte has had her share of heartbreak. This is a book for anyone who has tried everything and failed, on a soul level, to navigate life's hardest things. Samantha's harrowing yet hopeful journey is a testament to each person's power to turn trauma and pain into triumph and joy.

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Book SynopsisBold Move is Harvard-based psychotherapist Dr. Luana Marques'' unique, tried and tested method to get you out of your rut and find the courage to create a more confident and meaningful life. Dr. Marques understands anxiety. After decades of research, teaching and clinical practice, she realized that the coping techniques she learned from her mother and grandmother while growing up in poverty in Brazil mimicked science-based CBT therapy. Now, she has synthesized that knowledge, developing a 3-step path that works for everyone - from teens in crisis to executives experiencing burnout. By pinpointing the anxiety at the root of avoidance Dr Marques shows how you can overcome it and achieve your goals.Bold Move includes concrete examples and exercises backed by the most recent clinical and scientific research. The 3-step plan:- Helps you recognize thinking patterns that leave you feeling tense, anxious, and worried- OTrade ReviewIf you're timid when you should be tough and resigned when you should be resolute, this book is the antidote. Drawing on her own life story along with a stack of research, Dr. Luana Marques will help you break free from limiting patterns and create a life of meaning and purpose. -- Daniel H. Pink, #1 New York Times bestseller author of Drive, When, and The Power of RegretAnxiety sucks, but you don't have to let it ruin or diminish your life. You're not alone, and you're not out of luck. The condition is workable, and this book will provide you with a toolkit. Dr. Luana has helped me many times. I still use her teachings nearly daily. And I strongly suspect she can help you, too. -- Dan Harris, bestselling author of 10% HappierIf there ever was a handbook for navigating today's anxiety-ridden times it is Dr. Luana Marqués' Bold Move. Not only does she help us understand how our brains process the challenges we face daily but she gives us concrete tools to help us get a handle on our emotions and become our best and most productive selves. I couldn't put it down! -- Gloria EstefanIf avoidance is robbing you of your best life, this book will get you unstuck. Dr. Luana coaches us to shift the stories we tell ourselves so that we can transform our automatic pilot lives into meaningful conscious living. By transforming yourself, you will become your best partner, parent, friend. I highly recommend this book for anyone who wants a mindful and meaningful life. -- Dr. Shefali, bestselling author of A Radical AwakeningTo be human is to be anxious, at least some of the time. But for far too many of us anxiety dominates our lives with threats and insurmountable challenges around every corner. Dr. Luana Marques, one of the most prominent experts on anxiety in the world, distills decades of scientific research and her own very rich personal and clinical experience to provide effective strategies for coping and overcoming. For anyone suffering the ravages of anxiety this well-written and entertaining book will be a godsend. -- David H. Barlow Ph.D, ABPP, Professor of Psychology and Psychiatry Emeritus, Founder, Center for Anxiety and Related Disorders at Boston UniversityDr. Luana is a refreshing voice in personal growth, walking the journey of building a bold life with you. Her words encourage, her vulnerability inspires, and her cutting-edge tools work. The Bold Move is a must-read! -- Jenni Schaefer, Author of Goodbye Ed, Hello Me: Recover from Your Eating Disorder and Fall in Love with LifeDr. Luana takes evidenced based approaches to reducing anxiety and makes them doable, palpable, and compelling to read.... I highly recommend this book to those who suffer from anxiety and/or are avoiding what they know they need to do.... -- Steven A. Safren, Ph.D., ABPP, Professor of Psychology, University of MiamiDr Luana [invites] us to ... become our best selves through mobilizing courage, developing (and tolerating) introspection, mastering new skills, and grounding these in deliberative, active alignment with our core values. Her voice is personal, engaging and seemingly casual, as she brilliantly interweaves science with clinical expertise... This is a remarkable book... -- Derri Shtasel, Associate Professor Harvard Medical SchoolDr. Luana's memorable analogies, real-life examples, visuals, and prompts make building new habits totally attainable (and fun!). As someone who struggles with anxiety and works adjacent to the mental health industry, I would highly recommend Bold Move to anyone seeking a better understanding of their emotions...as well as any mental health professionals.... an insightful, witty, and resonant read! -- Delanie Fischer, Co-Host, The Self-Helpless Podcast/Business Consultant For Mental Health ProfessionalsReading Bold Move is like having a conversation with your smartest, most relatable friend - who also happens to be an Ivy League Clinical Psychologist. Dr. Luana shares practical, relatable tools, backed by science, that will move you toward the life you want to live. -- Torrey A. Creed, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Psychology in Psychiatry, Perelman School of Medicine, University of PennsylvaniaRunning a fast growing tech startup can create stress and anxiety, especially when having an underlying mental health issue. Luana has helped guide me on a path out of anxiety, and this book is an amazing companion on that journey. -- Paul English, founder of Kayak.com

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Book Synopsis''A remarkable read'' - Woman''s Own''In My Stride is just as bubbly and positive as the woman herself'' - HELLO!''An honest record and reflection of a remarkable life'' - Cumbria LifeHelen Skelton is no stranger to doing hard things, from kayaking the entire length of the Amazon to competing in a boxing match for Sports Relief. Her ability to dig deep and find the inner strength and to carry on no matter the challenge - physical, mental, or emotional - is nothing short of remarkable. Helen grew up on a farm in Cumbria and credits her deep connection with nature and family for grounding her throughout the experiences in her life. In My Stride explores the lessons Helen has learned through life and adventure, sharing how getting out in nature can help us heal, grow, and find the resilience to move through challenging times in our lives. It tells stories of finding confidence, authenticity, courage, re

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