Health & Wellbeing Books

Book Synopsis'the perfect book for the huge numbers of people struggling with fatigue in the 21st century' - Claudia Hammond, author of The Art of Rest'an exciting journey through human thought and scientific discoveries, encouraging each of us to step back, reflect and discover the pace of life that achieves our optimal energy balance. Pace Yourself is all about taking control so that we can fulfil our potential and, in the process, live happier, healthier lives.' - Prof Russell Foster, author of Life TimeIn these times of unprecedented stress, burnout, mental exhaustion, depression and fatigue Pace Yourself offers a powerful lifeline in the form of pacing, a simple, science-based tool, to help restore joy, energy and balance in our lives.Written by Amy Arthur, an award-winning writer and science journalist, Arthur shares not just the science of pacing and how it works, but also

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Book SynopsisDiscover the benefits of following an anti-inflammatory diet with over 100 tasty recipes.Following an anti-inflammatory diet can benefit those with a range of conditions, including:- cardiovascular disease,- digestive disorders such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), gastritis and Crohn''s,- type 2 diabetes,- depression, anxiety and chronic stress,- cancer,- autoimmune diseases such as lupus, coeliac disease, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis and multiple sclerosis,- chronic pain,- and long covid.Written by nutritionist Angela Dowden, The Anti-Inflammatory Recipe Book delves into the latest research to help you to understand how consuming natural, healthy foods can help prevent or improve your health. With this easy cookbook, you will learn what foods to avoid, which ones to add to your plate and how making simple diet changes can help you remain healthy and feel better.CONTENTS INCLUDE:Breakfas

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Book SynopsisNobody's quite like youThere's so much that's great about you. So much that's worth honouring and cherishing. This little book of quotes is full of words of gratitude and appreciation that will make you recognize and remember that YOU ARE AMAZING.

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Book SynopsisNow in its fifth edition, this definitive guide to counselling adolescents has introduced thousands of trainees and practitioners to the theory, principles, skills and techniques of proactively counselling this client group. With over 4 hours of online resources, this multi-disciplinary book uses case studies and examples to demonstrate how a diversity of needs requires a diversity of approaches and skills through a variety of settings. It is essential reading for trainees and practitioners in counselling, social work, the allied health professions and education. Table of ContentsPart I: Understanding the young person 1. The nature of adolescence 2. The influence of childhood experiences 3. Young people’s environments 4. The development of mental health problems Part II: Counselling Young People and the Proactive Approach 5. Making counselling relevant for young people 6. Theoretical Foundations for a Proactive Approach 7. Promoting change in young people Part III: A Proactive Process for Counselling Young People 8. The primary counselling functions 9. Proactive counselling in action 10. Counselling micro-skills 11. Symbolic strategies 12. Creative strategies 13. Behavioural and cognitive behavioural strategies 14. Psycho-educational strategies 15. Mindfulness Strategies 16. The use of technology when counselling young people Part IV: Proactive counselling in practice 17. Professional and ethical issues 18. Case studies

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Book SynopsisWe all fear pain and we will do almost anything to avoid it. In The Meaning of Pain, renowned osteopath Nick Potter presents a radical new approach to treating chronic pain. He draws on insights from biology, evolution and social behaviour to help us understand why pain is essential to our survival, and how we can manage our experience of it. In this sage and enlightening book, drawing on 25 years of clinical experience and success stories from his consulting room, Potter presents a timely, compelling roadmap for wellbeing, showing us how to break the vicious cycle of stress, pain and anxiety before the damage is done.Trade ReviewPotter applies his extensive expertise to helping readers understand the experience of suffering from pain, and shows them that there is a surprising amount they can do on their own to manage it.'An excellent book that will equip readers with an ability to regain control.'Makes the science of pain understandable, dispels the myths and emphasises the importance of recognising and dealing with stress in all its forms.'Nick Potter is an exceptional osteopath, and has an extraordinary ability to instantly know what I have been doing wrong physically to cause me pain and then alleviate it.'The man who taught me how to breathe.'

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Book Synopsis"Monica Aggarwal and Jyothi Rao help readers take an honest assessment of their energy, lifestyle, dietary habits, and mental state and provide a series of interventions for reclaiming health. In-depth explanations of the dangers of stress and the benefits of microbiomes on not only digestive health but also general well-being show how common dietary and lifestyle changes can make a dynamic difference. The authors also bring a broader understanding of how our bodies work and what they require to be healthy. The specific plant-based foods that reduce harmful inflammation and nurture healthy digestive organisms are identified. Further guidance is provided on quality sleep--especially in today''s digital age--adequate hydration, mind-body techniques to recharge and activate our bodies, the role of exercise, and the benefits of intermittent fasting. Each chapter includes recommendations and action steps"--

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Book SynopsisA fresh new look brings this parenting classic up-to-date for a new generation of mothers and mothers-to-be. Taking an irreverent and humorous look at the trials and tribulations of motherhood, Radio 4's Libby Purves has created an invaluable survival guide so that even the most unpromising madonna can cope with the baby years.This is a parenting book with a difference- rather than a serious tome laying down the law, Libby Purves' lighthearted book shamelessly describes how to cut the corners and bend the rules that never mattered much anyway. Forget the other parenting books that hide the real truth- this is the true battle manual for mothers on the front line!This timeless guide to coping with motherhood has been revised, bringing it up-to-date for a whole new generation of mothers and mothers-to-be.Based on Libby Purves' own experience of domestic havoc with two babies and on the wit and wisdom of fifty like-minded mothers, this motherhood companion guide is full of down-to-earth tiTrade Review‘This book is a great antidote to the prevailing tendency to make a science of everything, even the most natural things, like raising children. Libby Purves has faith in people. As you read her book, your faith in yourself comes flooding back.’ Amazon reader, 2002

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Book SynopsisGreat, healthy food has never been so easy, creative and fun!This is plant-based food is for everyone. Eat Smart focuses on natural food, using everyday ingredients that will work wonders on your well-being. And the recipes are simple to make and can fit into your daily life.Inspired by cuisines from around the world, Eat Smart reveals how to use plant-based ingredients to make mouthwatering, nutritious meals. Covering breakfasts, lunches, dinners, desserts, snacks, baked treats and drinks, this book is for anyone who wants to feel amazing from the inside out. Wake up to a Tropical Smoothie Bowl, for example, whip up a Roasted Fennel, Lentil and Fig Salad for lunch, and finish off the day with a Mauritian Curry with Coconut and Coriander Rice. And there are plenty of snacks and desserts to feast on too try Beetroot Cake with Chocolate Ganache or a Salted Caramel Ice Cream.Whether you're out and about, eating with friends, or recharging at home, this is delicious food that will help yoTrade Review‘Beautiful images and recipes that I can't wait to try my hand at!’ Zoella ‘Such a gorgeous book!’ Tanya Burr ‘Get your butts cooking that good stuff! It'll make you glow like Niomi’ Alfie Deyes

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Book SynopsisYou will find all of life in this' Deborah Levy After the death of her partner of thirty-two years, Lisa Appignanesi was thrust into a state striated by rage and superstition in which sanity felt elusive. Then, too, the cultural and political moment seemed to collude with her condition: everywhere people were dislocated and angry.In this electrifying and brave examination of an ordinary enough death and its aftermath, Everyday Madness uses all Lisa Appignanesi's evocative and analytic powers to scrutinize her own and our society's experience of grieving. With searing honesty, lashed by humour, she navigates us onto the terrain of childhood, the way it forms our feelings of love and hate, and steers us towards a less tumultuous version of the everyday.Trade Review‘Appignanesi luminously conveys the wayward emotions that make bereavement a language that is hard to understand, yet speaks to us every day when we experience a great loss. You will find all of life in this rewarding, scholarly and entertaining conversation about freedom, Freud, fury, enduring love, and how mythic and modern families haunt each other’ Deborah Levy ‘Keen-eyed, unflinching in her honesty, Lisa Appignanesi carries us down into the depths through an inner landscape of unappeasable turmoil, as she moves towards knowledge of love and the serenity it brings. With piercing insight and many moments of intense poignancy, she illuminates the complexity and costs of a remarkable and passionate journey’ Marina Warner ‘Wonderful, moving, extraordinary. It is sui generis. I feel enormously privileged to have read it – twice. Its structure is remarkable – an enacting of the last two years. Bravo bravo’ Edmund de Waal ‘A ragged, stop-start quality, often feeling like a conversation, at times an argument, with the reader, and is all the more engaging for it…’ Guardian ‘An investigation of a state that floats somewhere between diagnosed mental illness and daily life; she is her survey’s principal case, but she’s interested, too, in the “historical moment” whose anger and loss, she insists, can “be understood as sharing a set of emotions” with her own’ Observer ‘It is anger of the everyday sort that is currently being politicised. Feminists are fighting back against the way women’s anger is typically caricatured and delegitimised, and celebrating the power of collective female anger as a way of flexing socially progressive muscle … a brave and compelling book’ New Statesman ‘Everyday Madness is supple, powerful and remarkably solipsistic; Appignanesi meditates with great wisdom and fierce honesty on "the puzzle that the self perennially is" in a memoir that begins in opaqueness and ends in clarity' TLS

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Book Synopsis Welcome to the jungle… Trade Review ‘Reassuring, relatable and laugh-out-loud funny – I loved it!’ Sarah Turner, The Unmumsy Mum ‘Brilliant! Painfully accurate and criminally funny. Like a chat with your most outrageous friend.’ Ellie Taylor ‘If you’re looking for the funniest mum on Instagram, you’ve found her!’ Mother & Baby magazine

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Book SynopsisDiscover the tools, insights and inspiration to recognize and harness the transformative power of the magic hidden within life''s everyday moments.Imagine a universe where every fleeting moment holds a glimmer of magic, waiting to be discovered. This book delves into the essence of these glimmers, revealing how they shape our lives, relationships and perceptions. Through captivating stories, thought-provoking insights, and practical exercises, Glimmers invites readers to embrace the enchantment that surrounds them. From the serendipitous encounters that alter destinies to the small nudges of intuition guiding our paths, this book illuminates the profound impact of paying attention to life''s subtle whispers.Author Hayley Doyle speaks to the doctors and therapists who utilize the huge potential of glimmers, identifying what they are and explaining how to recognize and appreciate them. Throughout, Hayley provides checklists and mini exercises so you can jot down your own glimmers in this gorgeous gift book.Whether it?s singing kitchen karaoke while washing up, catching a fleeting whiff of your favourite scent or belly-laughing with an old friend, as we learn to recognize and cultivate these glimmers, we unlock a deeper connection to ourselves, others, and the world around us. Glimmers is not just a book ? it''s a roadmap to uncovering the extraordinary in the everyday, empowering readers to live with wonder, purpose and boundless possibility.

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Book SynopsisIn his typically friendly and clear style, the ever-popular Dr Chris Green, with Dr Kit Chee, explains the treatments and causes of Attention Deficit Disorder, a condition that affects the learning and behaviour of up to 1 in 10 children in this country. Aimed at parents, teachers and health professionals, this book dispels the myths about ADHD and gives a clear overview of the condition: the causes, the behaviours and the treatments. Full of well-tried, practical strategies to help with common problems such as inattention, underachievement and impulsiveness, the book covers:- The causes, how to help improve behaviour at home and at school- Making the diagnosis, medication and alternative therapies- Hints to help reading, writing and language- Ways to boost self-esteem- ADHD in adults- The latest research and where to go for further helpUnderstanding ADHD offers invaluable guidance to help parents work with teachers and heal

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Book SynopsisAndrew Solomon is a writer and activist working on politics, culture and psychology. He writes regularly for the New Yorker, Newsweek, and the Guardian. He is a Lecturer in Psychiatry at Cornell University and Special Adviser on LGBT Affairs to Yale University's Department of Psychiatry. The Noonday Demon won the 2001 National Book Award and was a finalist for the 2002 Pulitzer Prize. His highly-acclaimed study of family, Far from the Tree won the 2012 National Book Critics Circle Award for General Non-fiction, the Lukas Book Prize and the Anisfield-Wolf Book Award, among others. He lives with his husband and son in New York and London.Trade ReviewThe tales Solomon returns with, of profound disability and extreme differences overcome, make it a bible of empathy and inclusion -- Cressida Connolly * Spectator *Andrew Solomon’s Far From The Tree is a prodigious, illuminating book about the challenge of being a parent – especially when children are out of the ordinary -- Tim Adams * Observer *Life-affirming, thought provoking and highly readable, the book was compiled over 10 years of interviews and I found it deeply moving -- Kate Kellaway * Observer *Many accounts are desperately moving, but Solomon goes far beyond cheap pity... The book is an exquisite written study of parental love – as well as "a how-to manual for receptivity" -- Kerry Hudson * Herald *[A] magnificent study of disability and identity differences -- Susannah Meadows * New York Times *This wise book is a careful and surprising study of difference between parent and child and how it shapes our lives -- Stephen Grosz * Sunday Telegraph *For anyone struggling with decisions over parenting, it’s an affirming reminder that there is no such thing as “normal” -- Femke Colborne * Big Issue in the North *Parents – especially mothers – are the heroes of this book, many of them describing with extraordinary absence of self-pity how they have coped with almost unimaginable adversity -- Dominic Lawson * Sunday Times *Solomon really makes you think... Uniquely brilliant -- William Leith * Evening Standard *Beautiful * The Times *

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Book SynopsisWOULD YOU SURVIVE THE APOCALYPSE? INTRODUCING THE DEFINITIVE GUIDE FOR PREPPERS AND SURVIVALISTS.''Save those wine corks. Burned cork makes quick and cheap face camouflage.''Financial crash. Terrorist attack. Flu pandemic. Just ONE unthinkable event could disrupt our way of life - and force us to fend for ourselves. Where would you get water? How would you communicate? What would you use for fuel?Survivalist expert and former US Army Intelligence officer James Wesley, Rawles shares the essential tools and skills you will need to survive.SURVIVAL: Know what to do should the worst happenFOOD AND WATER: Store food, rear animals and find drinkable waterSHELTER: Discover how to find and build yourself a retreatHEALTH & SAFETY Learn how to perform minor surgeries and defend yourselfCOMMUNICATIONS: The best ways to stay in touch with loved onesHow to Survive the End of the World As We Know it is a MUST-HAVE for these unsettling times.

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Book SynopsisIt's Not About the Bike was first published in 2000. Detailing Lance Armstrong's battle with life-threatening testicular cancer and his return to professional cycling, it became a huge bestseller, appealing to fans of cycling as well as cancer survivors inspired by his full and dramatic recovery. Dogged by suspicion and allegations of doping throughout his career, in January 2013 in an interview with Oprah Winfrey, Lance Armstrong admitted to having taken performance enhancing drugs during all seven of the Tours de France in which he competed. The UCI, the world governing body for cycling, stripped him of his titles.Trade ReviewIf you read one sports book this year, this is the one * Express on Sunday *This is a gripping story * Guardian *So darn riveting that it simply cannot be put down * Time Out *Having nearly lost his life Lance Armstrong serves up his story for the rest of the world to wonder at, shudder at and learn from * Guardian *Armstrong’s tale of his recovery from cancer remains compelling and inspirational. It has already brought comfort to millions of sufferers and their families, and will continue to do so -- Daniel Friebe * Outdoor Fitness *

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Book Synopsis For those whose jobs have been a victim of the economic impact of the pandemic, it is a timely reminder not only to stay determined, but hopeful. - Financial Times ''This book reminded me why an ending - especially an unexpected one - can be the best kind of beginning'' Viv Groskop, author of Lift As You Climb''This book will help you escape the valleys of rejection bound for the peaks of opportunity'' Bruce Daisley, bestselling author of The Joy of Work''So much more than a user guide to life after redundancy, it''s an inspiring lesson on how to deal with the knocks of everyday life; written with humour, empathy and honesty'' Debbie Hewitt MBE, Chair, Visa EuropeWhy Losing Your Job Could be the Best Thing That Ever Happened to You is a compassionate guide that will inform and engage anyone who is facing redundancy or job loss; with deeply inspiring case studies and clear and brilliantly accessible, practical advicTrade ReviewAs a redundancy survivor myself, this book reminded me why an ending - especially an unexpected one - can be the best kind of beginning. Packed full of realistic inspiration, advice and motivation, this is the perfect guidebook for the moment when your career punches you in the face * Viv Groskop, author of Lift As You Climb: Women and the Art of Ambition *Eleanor Tweddell has created a book that is part survival guide, part life coach. A warm and welcoming Sherpa helping you escape the valleys of rejection bound for the peaks of opportunity * Bruce Daisley, bestselling author of The Joy of Work *'This book is so much more than a user guide to life after redundancy - it's an inspiring journey of how to deal with the knocks of everyday life, written with humour, empathy and honesty' * Debbie Hewitt MBE, Chair, Visa Europe *A sensitive balance of acknowledging the seriousness of redundancy by providing practical, real-world advice for how to tackle the challenge whilst recognising that humour can be found in every situation * Joe Thompson, former MD, Virgin Holidays *This book takes away the stigma associated with redundancy and turns it into an opportunity to rethink your career and discover work that works for you * Alison Grade, author of The Freelance Bible *The first of its kind and so relatable, this book is all encompassing, practical, real and provides a guiding mind. An encouraging read that provides reflection and gives inner confidence and most importantly encouragement and focus on the future. It's as though Eleanor is there with you every step of the way! * Steve Griffiths, Managing Director, MAG London Stansted Airport *A book I wish I'd have at my disposal on several occasions during my career and I will no doubt dip back into it on several more to come. With Eleanor at the helm, redundancy becomes less a door slammed in one's face, more, quite literally, another door through which to walk * Cally Beaton, Comedian, Writer, Speaker, Business Mentor *Eleanor approaches the emotional side of redundancy with honesty and then backs it up with simple actionable steps. Now has never been a better time to make the most of losing your job! And if you're going to do that then do it with dignity, grace and positivity - which is given in spades in this book * Robin Waite, Founder, Fearless Business *Woe to the unprepared! If you have the proper training, support and advice in advance, you can suffer any redundancy and reclaim your life and career. This book is a must read for today's working force * James Victoire, author of Feck Perfuction *Life has a way of smacking us in the face when we least expect it. Where before there was certainty, there is now worry and sleepless nights. Thankfully there's no need for you to struggle alone any longer. With this brilliant book and Eleanor Tweddell as your trusted guide, you'll be armed with the belief and tools to navigate this path with confidence and a swagger. Eleanor's personality shines through in this book and she provides some tough love to edge you towards a more fulfilling future that you probably can't even imagine right now * Laurence McCahill, The Happy Startup School *The combination of lived experience, empathy and practical advice is a powerful thing. Eleanor very thoughtfully and carefully takes the reader through all aspects of redundancy with a focus on the biggest question of all...'what next?' With large doses of clear forward-facing advice, reassurance and encouragement, this book is an immensely positive read * Alex Mahon, CEO, Channel 4 *Frank and supportive advice for anyone going through what is a shitty time, and filled with strategies on how to emerge from it * Steven Haines, author of How to Go to Work *Highly recommended * Vishen Lakhiani, ‘The Mind Valley Podcast’ *

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Book Synopsis''A fantastic and much needed resource for all those suffering. Dr Katy Munro''s experience and knowledge through this book will help all those who read it'' Dr Rupy Aujla, The Doctor''s Kitchen''Dr Katy Munro is the single best migraine expert our family have ever met [...] This book brings hope to every migraineur'' Miranda Sawyer, Guardian & Observer Journalist*****Despite being one of the most common and debilitating conditions in the world, migraine is still widely misunderstood, stigmatised and misdiagnosed. Migraine is much more than ''just a headache'', it''s a genetic, neurological brain disorder, and it''s time patients got the healp they really need. Managing Your Migraine is the practical go-to guide for understanding and treating migraine. In the book, headache Specialist and GP Dr Katy Munro will give you expert advice on: Understanding your migraine phases and triggers The impact of foTrade Review'Headaches are one of the most debilitating and common symptoms people have to deal with across the world, and Dr Katy Munro's work will provide a fantastic and much needed resource for all those suffering. Her experience and knowledge through this book will help all those who read it' * Dr Rupy Aujla, The Doctor's Kitchen *'Dr Katy Munro is the single best migraine expert our family have ever met - and we have met A LOT. Not only is she clear, she's kind and her understanding of chronic migraine is unparalleled. This book brings hope to every migraineur' * Miranda Sawyer, Guardian & Observer Journalist *'A concise, but comprehensive book on all aspects of migraine written by an expert in the field who understands what people want to know' -- Dr David KernickHeadache Specialist and co-author of Headache: A Practical Manual

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Book SynopsisFrom the best-selling author of The End of Your Life Book Club comes a warm, funny, irresistible book that follows an improbable and life-changing friendship over the course of forty years''Moving'' NEW YORK TIMES''Schwalbe''s memoir shines . . . Written like a true friend'' DAILY MAIL___________In his last year of university, Will thought he knew everyone he cared to know. A perm-haired, out gay young man, working at an AIDS helpline in the early days of the crisis, Will found community amongst the theatre students, artists and writers.He also knew who he wanted to avoid: the jocks. Wearing sporty clothes and moving in boisterous packs, the jocks seemed to be a different species entirely, one Will might encounter only at his own peril.All this changed dramatically when Will was brought into a secret society at Yale, aimed to bring together a group of opposites. On his first day, he was faced with Chris Maxey - a physically imposing, loud, star wrestler who seemed to be uncomfortable around Will and embodied everything he disliked and feared.But through months of mandated dinners, and many beers, the two swapped life-stories and forged an unexpected bond that became a ballast in each other''s lives for forty years. A real-life The Breakfast Club story, We Should Not Be Friends is a testament to the miracle of human connection, if only we see past our differences.Trade ReviewOne of the most important - and noble - human qualities is our ability to bond with people with whom we have absolutely nothing in common. It's pure fraternal love, entirely for its own sake. Will Schwalbe has written a gorgeous book on exactly this topic . . . what a pleasure to read about a human trait that might one day save, rather than destroy, the human race -- Sebastian JungerSchwalbe's memoir shines . . . Written like a true friend * Daily Mail *Moving * New York Times *We Should Not Be Friends focuses on the improbable, lifelong, life-changing-dare I say life-saving-bond between two men who met by chance in college with nothing in common and everything to teach one another. Here is a deeply compelling story that is uniquely their own-yet grows throughout the book to contain all the trials of finding one's way in an America that is, like these two men and their unlikely but important connection, constantly changing. This marvelous, warm, life-affirming book gave me a fuller understanding of the friendships that have sustained my life, and will make readers fiercely appreciative of their own chosen family. So many pages throughout human history have been devoted to romantic love, how wonderful to read a book about that other massively important emotion, the love of friendship. * Isaac Fitzgerald *We Should Not Be Friends is a funny, warm, brutally honest and entertaining as it is profound. It's unlike any memoir I've ever read * Louise Penny *Reading this beautifully written and generous book, you will find yourself thinking of your own friendships and the greatest gifts we can give one another: listening deeply and taking the risk of becoming - and offering - our true selves * Dani Shapiro *

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Book SynopsisBOOK OF THE YEAR 2023 ACCORDING TO THE NEW YORKER AND KIRKUS ''Devorah Baum is a visionary writer. Her intellectual depth, her emotional precision and her searing insight can only be gathered under an old fashioned word: wisdom'' Zadie SmithA shining exploration of why we marry from writer and academic Devorah BaumFor better or worse, for richer for poorer, till death us do part we've always done it and we're still doing it. Of all our cultural institutions, marriage is the most ancient, but also the most puzzling.In this compelling and delightful book, Devorah Baum examines the many meanings we have given to marriage, interweaving the personal with insights from a host of writers, artists and thinkers.From Freud to Ferrante, and One Thousand and One Nights to Fleabag, she looks at marriage in all of its forms from act of love to leap of faith, and asks: what are we really doing when we say I do'?Both celebration and critique, On Marriage is a guide like no other to the landscape of marriage.''A hugely thought-provoking, witty, warm tour around every significant writer and thinker on love to have emerged since Adam and Eve'' Alain de BottonTrade ReviewBaum is an erudite and entertaining guide through the landscape of marriage . . . from Kant to Fleabag via George Eliot and Nora Ephron . . . [On Marriage is] a fascinating exploration of an institution that, for better or worse, "continues to shape and carry our human story" -- Stephanie Merritt * Guardian *On the subject of conversation and its role in marriage Baum is . . . at her most resonant. . . . This is smart and right. . . . There is more in marriage than may be dreamt of in our philosophies * Wall Street Journal *Baum is a master at unpicking cliches. She pushes at the boundaries of marriage as a framework for conceiving of ourselves in relation to others . . . Her nimble new work selects and analyses artistic renderings of marriage across philosophy, television, and literature – including work by the novelist Taffy Brodesser-Akner, the theorist Slavoj Žižek, and the screenwriter Phoebe Waller-Bride * The New Yorker, 'The Best Books We Read This Week’ *Rarely has the subject of marriage been attended to with such intelligence, breadth of reading and insight, but also with such scrutiny and hope -- Hisham MatarA comprehensively researched, wry examination of the many dimensions of marriage and how it has evolved * Kirkus *Exploring her own marriage has given Baum a unique vantage point from which to investigate the private intricacies of other people's arrangements . . . Her ability to sit in the midst of those arguments and unpick their various strands makes her work compelling, as does her willingness to self-interrogate * Times *This delightful, acrobatic book is funny, thought-provoking and rigorous at the same time. An effervescent and timely meditation on marriage * Darian Leader *Devorah Baum brings her literary understandings, psychoanalytic scholarship and great aplomb to the marriage conundrum. It's very funny too. Who wouldn't want to marry Devorah? -- Susie OrbachOn Marriage is characterized by this kind of agile curiosity . . . Baum holds [marriage] up as a seduction -- Rebecca Mead * The New Yorker *Because marriage doesn't always bring out the best in us, it makes us wonder what the best in us might be. It is part of the extraordinary wit and wisdom of Baum's remarkable book to show us what kind of romance, and experiment in living, we have wanted marriage to be -- Adam PhillipsEverything you thought you knew about conjugal beds, secrets, feuds, confessions, triangulations and solaces will be pleasurably complicated by Devorah Baum's wryly insightful tell - all regarding the infinite perversity of marriage - including her own, mine, and probably yours -- Laura KipnisOn Marriage is a hugely thought-provoking, witty, warm tour around every significant writer and thinker on love to have emerged since Adam and Eve. Baum is a charming guide to the wisdom of her inspiring judiciously curated cohort * Alain de Botton *Baum looks at marriage from multiple angles, legal and political, social and narrative, its interminability and its dailiness . . . it can be funny or tragic or both. Baum’s methodology is to look at what is missing – a philosophy of marriage, a clear idea of what this dominant structure is and how it influences lives. Lovely * The White Review *

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Book SynopsisJust discovered you''re pregnant? Feeling a little bit overwhelmed? The Pregnancy Encyclopedia is here for you. Ten detailed chapters cover everything you need to know throughout your pregnancy and beyond from nutrition, exercise, and medical care to fetal development, labour, and breastfeeding.With experts answering all your questions about pregnancy, birth, and newborns - and amazing images showing you what''s really happening inside your body The Pregnancy Encyclopedia presents the guidance you need from professionals you can trust.

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Book SynopsisTHIS IS THE BOOK TO TRANSFORM YOUR LIFEUnlock your best self and Eat Your Way to a Six Pack! Authored by celebrity trainer Scott Harrison, founder of The Six Pack Revolution, this book is your passport to success. Discover over 85 mouthwatering whole-food recipes (easily adaptable for all types of diet) and conquer 11 exercise challenges to lose fat, build muscle tone, and increase your mental resilience.Join the global community of individuals who''ve transformed their lives with The Six Pack Revolution. Are you ready to make it happen?Scott''s energy, enthusiasm and power of motivation are an inspiration. - Peter AndreScott is highly successful passionate health and wellbeing entrepreneur, with a drive to create positive sustainable change to the health and lifestyle of others. - Sara DaviesThe best book to kickstart the rest of your life. - Emma KennedyI''m eternally grateful to Scotty and The Six Pack Revolution for c

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Book Synopsis***AS SEEN ON THIS MORNING***DISCOVER THE SCIENCE OF EATING FOR A LIFETIME OF HEALTHAn essential nutrition and lifestyle guide across the lifespan. A fascinating DIY guide to food and health read it!' Dr Tim Spector, author of Spoon Fed and Food for LifeThis book contains the most critical answers to nutrition that we've all been searching for. A must read' Steven Bartlett''Truly amazing and completely transformative' Davina McCall----A SCIENCE-BACKED NUTRITION GUIDE FOR ALL LIFE STAGESIn Every Body Should Know This, medical scientist and Head Nutritionist at ZOE, Dr Federica Amati explores the real science behind nutrition. By following her advice, you will learn how to eat for best health at each life stage and discover what every body should know, such as . . .- The truth surrounding superfoods and ultra-processed foods- Why nutrition plays a crucial role from before conception to senior years- How food choices can support longevity- Targeted tips for good health at each life stageWith this book, you will gain insights into what foods work for the bodies and minds of you and your loved ones, and implement clear, nutritional strategies backed by the latest scientific research for men, women and children.Because when it comes to food, one size does not fit all.----''A definitive guide on not just what to eat, but when and why'' Daily Telegraph''So good, so informative. There''s so much incredible stuff in here'' Cat Deeley and Ben Shepherd, This MorningAn easy to implement and practical guide to nutritional science!' Dr Karan Rajan, author of This Book Will Save Your LifeFederica offers a novel framework for thinking about nutrition and points to the lifestyle factors that do make a difference in protecting and enhancing our long-term health. This is a book you shouldn't miss' Dr Sarah Berry

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Book SynopsisIn a culture of chaos and confusion, the words of the Bible speak hope. This beautiful book of 365 daily reflections will help you cultivate courage and fight fear with faith as you live out each day.

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Book SynopsisJoin the millions of people worldwide who have discovered the secrets of Bridge.This is a brilliant and original book. Three sections cover beginner, intermediate and advanced players. The tastiest morsels are to be found in the intermediate section where the author discusses how to remember vital principles in bidding and play.''Bridge is the most entertaining and intelligent card game the wit of man has so far devised'' W. Somerset MaughamTrade ReviewIf you're looking for something different in a bridge book, try IMPROVE YOUR BRIDGE MEMORY. This is not a course of memory lessons. Rather it makes it easier to learn and remember what is important to bridge players. * The Bridge World *

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Book SynopsisINSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERPlant-based eating doesn't have to be complicated! The delicious recipes in this easy-to-follow cookbook are guaranteed to keep you inspired and motivated.Enter PlantYou, the ridiculously easy plant-based, oil-free cookbook with over 140+ healthy vegan recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, cheese sauces, salad dressings, dessert and more!In her eagerly anticipated debut cookbook, Carleigh Bodrug, the Founder of the wildly popular social media community PlantYou, provides readers with the ultimate full color guidebook that makes plant-based meal planning, grocery shopping and cooking a breeze. With every single recipe, you will find a visual infographic marking the ingredients you need, making it easy to shop, determine portion sizes, and dive into the delicious and nutritious dishes.Get ready for mouthwatering dishes like Chocolate Chip Banana Bread Breakfast Cookies, Best Ever C

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Book SynopsisAn updated edition of the perfect do-it-yourself memoir that helps you record and preserve the experiences and knowledge of a lifetime for years to come.Divided into Early, Middle, and Later Years, this keepsake volume contains 201 questions that guide you through the process of keeping memories on subjects such as family and friends, learning and education, work and responsibilities, and the world around you. Created by a grandson and grandfather, The Book of Myself is the perfect way for you, or someone close to you, to remember the turning points and everyday recollections of a lifetime and share them with future generations.The new edition has been updated with reordered questions to start with more objective, easy-to-answer prompts, then move to reflective queries, followed by deeper interpretive questions. It also includes aunts, uncles, and those who did not have children.

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Book SynopsisEveryday Blessings is a practical and inspiring book which offers a clear outline for people who want to understand and embrace mindful parenting. It is one of the few books on parenting that embraces the emotional, intuitive and deeply personal experience of being a parent and shows you how to apply the practice of mindfulness meditation to parenting children of all ages. In the rush, rush, rush of too-much-to-do-and-no-time-to-do-it , the important, nurturing aspects of parenthood can easily disappear. Even the smallest degree of mindfulness can have profound effects on children, no matter how old they are, and on the quality of parent-child relationships. Jon Kabat-Zinn, a mindfulness pioneer, and his wife Myla share their experiences of using mindfulness within their own family. By encouraging moment-to-moment awareness and acceptance, this thoughtful and practical book will help you to slow down, grow in compassion, enrich your life as a parent and nourish the inTrade ReviewAt last, an emotionally intelligent guide for parents! - Daniel Goleman, author of Emotional IntelligenceMindful parenting is a deep spiritual practice... This book will inspire all parents. - Tich Nhat Hanh (The Miracle of Mindfulness)Reading this book could be a life-changing event. - Marian Wright Edelman, President of the Children's Defense Fund (USA)Shows a way for parents to recognize who their children really are... - Dr Benjamin Spock, author of Baby and Child Care (for original US edition)

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Book SynopsisThe latest research on how to reduce joint and muscle pain through diet and supplements - rather than drugs.

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Book SynopsisTable of Contents1. Introduction to Sports Nutrition. 2. Defining and Measuring Energy. 3. Energy Systems and Exercise. 4. Carbohydrates. 5. Proteins. 6. Fats. 7. Water and Electrolytes. 8. Vitamins. 9. Minerals. 10. Diet Planning: Food First, Supplements Second. 11. Weight and Body Composition. 12. Disordered Eating and Exercise Patterns in Athletes. 13. Diet and Exercise for Lifelong Fitness and Health. Appendixes. Glossary. Index.

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Book SynopsisIn this short, powerful book, multimillionaire and bestselling author Steven K. Scott reveals King Solomon’s breakthrough strategies to achieve a life of financial success and personal fulfillment.Steve Scott flunked out of every job he held in his first six years after college. He couldn’t succeed no matter how hard he tried. Then Dr. Gary Smalley challenged him to study the book of Proverbs, promising that in doing so he would achieve greater success and happiness than he had ever known. That promise came true, making Scott a millionaire many times over. In The Richest Man Who Ever Lived, Scott reveals Solomon’s key for winning every race, explains how to resolve conflicts and turn enemies into allies, and discloses the five qualities essential to becoming a valued and admired person at work and in your personal life. Scott illustrates each of Solomon’s insights and strategies with anecdotes about his personal successes and failur

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Book SynopsisThere are a multitude of legal rights to protect individuals, and most of us don't consider them until faced with an immediate legal problem. This book shows you how to cut through the reams of red tape, avoid legal pitfalls, and prepare yourself to deal with any situation.Table of ContentsIntroduction 1 Part I: Living with the Legal System 5 Chapter 1: Unravelling the Legal Web 7 Chapter 2: Living as a Citizen 31 Chapter 3: Keeping a Roof Over Your Head 49 Chapter 4: Dealing with Neighbours 73 Chapter 5: Using Public Services 87 Part II: Keeping on the Right Side of Family and Friends 105 Chapter 6: Managing Relationships 107 Chapter 7: Having Children 127 Chapter 8: Passing On 149 Part III: Making Enough to Live On – Legally! 169 Chapter 9: Working for an Employer 171 Chapter 10: Being Your Own Boss 197 Chapter 11: Managing Without Paid Work 215 Chapter 12: Enjoying Retirement 229 Part IV: Spending Your Hard-Earned Cash 245 Chapter 13: Serious Shopping 247 Chapter 14: Paying Someone Else to Do the Work 269 Chapter 15: Borrowing Money 291 Part V: Getting Out and About 315 Chapter 16: Taking to the Highways and Byways 317 Chapter 17: Travelling and Taking a Break 337 Part VI: The Part of Tens 355 Chapter 18: Ten or So Insurance Policies That Can Give You Peace of Mind 357 Chapter 19: Ten Ways to Protect Your Rights 363 Index 371

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Book SynopsisIn this step-by-step guide to enhancing cognitive function and fighting—and even reversing—memory loss, Dr. Steven Masley (bestselling author of The 30-Day Heart Tune-Up) lays out a four-pillar diet-and-lifestyle approach to improving brain health, focusing on food, nutrients, exercise, and stress management. Based on more than a decade of clinical research, The Better Brain Solution provides the tools you need to fight back. Here, Dr. Masley explains exactly how changes in the way you eat and live can reverse elevated blood sugar levels and in the process improve cognitive performance and avert memory loss. Research has shown that insulin resistance, a condition that can lead to diabetes, can also cause memory loss and dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease. Plus fifty delicious, easy-to-prepare recipes specially designed for optimal brain and body health, along with a practical way to assess cognitive function, and much, much more.

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Book SynopsisFind the practice that?s right for you with this exploration of the many paths of meditation?from mantra, prayer, singing, visualizations, and ?just sitting? to movement meditations such as tai chi?Everyone has experienced a moment of pure awareness. A moment without thinking ?I am aware? or ?that is a tree.? Such moments bring a sense of rightness, of clarity, of being at one. Such moments are the essence of meditation.??Ram DassRam Dass is an American psychologist and spiritual teacher who has studied and practiced meditation for many years.Here he shares his understanding and suggests how you can find methods suitable for you.He illuminates the stages and benefits of meditative practice, and provides wise and often humorous advice on overcoming difficulties along the way.

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Book Synopsis''The queen of change'' The New York TimesWalking in this World is a truly enlightening book in which artist and bestselling author Julia Cameron presents the next step in her life-changing method of discovering and recovering the creative self. Her revolutionary course has inspired generations of artists and creatives including Elizabeth Gilbert, Tim Ferriss and Reese Witherspoon. In this remarkable next book, Julia will show you how to build on the lessons learned in The Artist''s Way and teach you how to inhabit this world with a sense of renewed creativity. Full of valuable new strategies and techniques for breaking through difficult creative ground, this is a profoundly inspired work by the leading authority on creativity.Trade ReviewThe queen of change * The New York Times *

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Book SynopsisNeven Maguire is Ireland's most trusted chef. Now he shows you how to give your child the best start in life with honest-to-goodness recipes and advice, all based on his experiences as a busy father of two.In this new collection of recipes for babies and toddlers, Neven takes away the worry of introducing your baby to solid food for the first time and gives you plenty of inspiration to encourage your little one to develop a life-long love of delicious and nutritious eating.If you're looking for inspiration about when, how and what to feed your baby, it's here. Neven Maguire's compendium of 200 recipes for babies and toddlers is not short of creative ideas and practical tips. Paula Mee, The Irish Times

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Book SynopsisA poignant guide to how we can all learn to persevere in the face of daily struggles or life-changing illness.

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Book SynopsisTurn back the clock, turn setbacks into positives, and feel and look better than you ever have before with this transformational guide from sports nutritionist and fat loss expert Natalie Jill.Have you been feeling way too stressed out, pushing yourself too hard, thinking about all the things you can''t do, and just not taking care of yourself? It doesn''t have to be this way. Master Sports Nutritionist, fat loss expert, and high performance coach Natalie Jill has helped hundreds of thousands of people around the world get in shape and be their best selves.While many women over forty hide their age, Natalie now flaunts hers: nearing fifty, she''s at the top of her game. The secret? Natalie''s Transformation Triangle: Change Your State, Plan Your Plate, and Love Your Weight. When you change your mindset and engage all three points of the Triangle, everything shifts. You feel better in your skin and you get stronger, your focus improves, and your motivation kicks in so you keep improving every day. Natalie gives you the tools to clear your brain, keep hot flashes in check, recharge, and get your mojo back -- that''s what aging in reverse is all about.

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Book SynopsisHolistically heal trauma with more than a dozen recovery tools that can be used together or separately to fill the gaps in Western Medicine. In response to trauma, Western medicine specialists often provide only one part of the healing puzzle, leaving you to make sense of the disparate pieces alone during a crisis. With insights from her own experiences, Jacqueline Jackson shares a more personalized and comprehensive approach to recovery. She introduces you to Reiki, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and many other modalities in simple, easy-to-follow terms. Discover what trauma really is and how it lives in your body. Then, explore healing modalities like therapeutic yoga, somatic experiencing, chakra work, and tapping. With the included research, resources, and hands-on practices, you can change the way trauma affects you and create safety within yourself. A highly accessible, empathetic, and valuable guide on how to thrive, and not just survive trauma and significant stress.?Vanessa Elias, owner and founder of Thrive with a Guide, support group facilitator for NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness), and certified parent coach

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Book SynopsisEver felt confused about female sensuality? Puzzled as to what women really want? Now there is no need for guesswork. Packed full of tips and tricks How to Give Her Absolute Pleasure is sure to produce mind-blowing sex for both you and your partner. Written by one of America''s most popular sexperts'' Lou Paget, How to Give Her Absolute Pleasure will guide you all the way from foreplay to orgasm. Drawing on the experiences of real clients, Paget explains the best toys, lubricants and positions so you can start enjoying safe, breath-taking sex today.

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