Health & Wellbeing Books

Book SynopsisIdeal for children (little and big) to keep them busy and having fun on the go, whether you are travelling, on holiday, at family get-togethers or even waiting at restaurant tables.Daisy Upton gets difficulties of having kids when you''re on the go. So, to help you (and herself!) she''s created quick, easy games that keep children interested, learning and out of mischief - they take 5 minutes to set up and 5 minutes to tidy up. And as Daisy was a teaching assistant, your little ones will be learning while they play! What could be better?Packed with 80 games to keep little ones happily - and quietly! - occupied while you''re out and about, ON THE GO is the perfect companion for anyone who wants five minutes peace when they''re on the move with their kids.I love Five Minute Mum. She''s managed to come up with a huge array of activities for kids that are fun and educational yet don''t require an Art degree or Diploma in Patience to execute. Sarah Turner, aka Unmumsy MumAlso available:Five Minute Mum: Give Me FiveFive Minute Mum: Time for School

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Book Synopsis''Obligatory reading for anyone - straight, white and male or otherwise - who wants to do better but doesn''t know where to start.'' - People Management''A pivotal guide for going from awareness to action in creating a more diverse and inclusive workplace and society.'' - Marc Benioff, CEO of Salesforce--------EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO CREATE AND LEAD AN INCLUSIVE, DIVERSE TEAMThe business case for diversity and inclusion is clear - it drives innovation, profit and employer brand. But how can male white leaders help implement this change? There''s no denying it''s difficult - perhaps you feel left out of the conversation, afraid to make mistakes, and confused about the evolving language of diversity and inclusion.In this practical guide, leading diversity specialists Felicity Hassan and Suki Sandhu OBE teach you how to create an inclusive environment for your employees and have educated conversations about diversity, navigating what can sometimes be tricky territory with humour and heart.--------''A must-read and a powerful call to seize the opportunity that lies in embracing and celebrating people for who they are.'' - Richard Branson, CEO & Founder of The Virgin Group''It takes a good deal of self-awareness and continuous learning to really ingrain the behavioural changes that are needed. This book holds up a mirror and then guides us - skilfully and persuasively - to the actions we all need to be taking.'' - Alan Jope, CEO of UnileverTrade ReviewSuki Sandhu and Felicity Hassan make a compelling case why creating more diverse and inclusive workplaces is everybody's business. How To Get Your Act Together is a must-read and a powerful call to seize the opportunity that lies in embracing and celebrating people for who they are. * Richard Branson, Founder, Virgin Group *There is no finish line when it comes to creating a more equal, fair and just world. How To Get Your Act Together is a pivotal guide for going from awareness to action in creating a more diverse and inclusive workplace and society. * Marc Benioff, Chair and CEO, Salesforce *The magic of diversity is that it protects us from our blind spots and drives innovation - it makes all of us stronger. This book offers ways to help you embrace what people can do and how they think, rather than where they were born and what they look like. * Ajay Banga, Executive Chair, Mastercard *Successful businesses rise on the shoulders of talented employees who are confident bringing their authentic selves to work. This book is a valuable guide for enabling leaders to take action to ensure they can. * Beth Ford, President and CEO, Land O’Lakes, Inc. *Diversity and inclusion are the gateways to stronger teams and better performance. Fact. But it takes a good deal of self-awareness and continuous learning to really ingrain the behavioural changes that are needed. This book holds up a mirror and then guides us - skilfully and persuasively - to the actions we all need to be taking. * Alan Jope, CEO, Unilever *Obligatory reading for anyone - straight, white and male or otherwise - who wants to do better but doesn't know where to start. * People Management *Hassan and Sandhu present a blueprint for positivity that shows how business interests and operations can dovetail neatly with social change and diversity goals...a study in business transformation, it only requires an open mind and heart from business leader readers who seek to make their workplace better than 'average'. * Midwest Book Review *

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewMol's offbeat prose has a one-man performance quality to it . . . If Train Lord were a train, it would be a heritage line, an intimate preservation of a moment in time, full of personality * The Times *As much about the art, craft and alchemy of storytelling as it is about healing * Heromag *Rude, raw, visceral, painful and wildly funny * Saga Magazine *A highly intimate and emotional consideration of the relationship between pain, life, and the methods we use to escape both * Adelaide Fringe *Mol's writing is a revelation. Nuanced, at times dryly satirical or melancholy, it is always rich, poetic and intoxicating * Bakehouse Studio *Like his alt-lit forebears, Oliver Mol's writing can often feel like alchemy, constructing brief, glimmering moments of catharsis from the meandering absurdities of life * Guardian, 'Best Australian Books of 2022' *Entertaining, moving and vivid... its playfulness is irrepressible * The Conversation *

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Book SynopsisRaise young children with their well-being in mind, gaining the confidence to trust your instincts and live by the baby - not by the book. In this new edition of the best-selling guide to childcare, Penelope Leach combines her warmth, wisdom and child psychology expertise with new scientific research on the way that infants react to the world around them. Find guidance on sleeping, feeds, washing and playtime, as well as advice on your baby''s physical, intellectual and emotional development through each stage of life, from birth to age five. Learn to respond to your child in a way that will create a happy and harmonious family environment as you communicate and grow together. More than just a guide to childcare, Penelope Leach''s supportive approach, anchored in child psychology, is based on the idea that a child''s well-being is just as important as any physical need. Explore pages or parenting tips as you explore: - A child''s journey

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Book SynopsisA RENOWNED BRAIN EXPERT SHARES THE SIMPLE TRICKS THAT WILL FUTURE-PROOF YOUR MEMORYMemory gets worse with age - right? A fact of life. But what if we told you that wasn''t necessarily true? That memory decline isn''t inevitable.In The Complete Guide to Memory, renowned neurologist and bestselling author Dr Richard Restak distils the wisdom of an entire career into a one-stop guide to the science of memory. Drawing on cutting-edge neuroscience, case studies, famous anecdotes and more, he offers tips and tricks for anyone who wants to strengthen their memory, protect themselves from diseases like Alzheimer''s and think smarter.Learn how to boost your memory through techniques like:-Mind mapping and making lists-Reading more novels than non-fiction-''Chunking'' several pieces of information together to make them easier to remember-Choosing manual methods over technological solutions like phones and GPSPacked full of information for anyone curious about the power of their memory, this is the only guide you need to train your memory and make it stronger.

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Book SynopsisAnswer all your menopause questions in the first-ever book to not only tell you what happens but show you. Fully illustrated and backed up by the latest research, The Science of Menopause is essential reading for anyone who wants to know not only what to expect during the perimenopause, but also why it happens and what you can do about it.GP and women's health expert Dr Philippa Kaye answers over 100 questions on the menopause, including symptoms, lifestyle choices, and treatment: When will the menopause happen for me? Why do I get hot flushes and sweats and how can I manage them? Why can't I sleep? Why do I feel low and anxious? What is a healthy diet for the menopause? What is HRT? What are the benefits, and what options are there if I don't want it? Discover how our brains change, why the perimenopause doesn't mean an end to great sex, and the treatments options that can help, including HRT, vaginal oestrogen, and non-hormonal options.Packed with practical advice, charts, diagrams, and engaging illustrations, The Science of Menopause provides an accessible, evidence-based take on the menopause all while offering reassurance and a helping hand.

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Book SynopsisHow much do you really know about your own hands?Throughout history , civilisations have been defined by the work of human hands: inventing tools, writing records, operating machinery, typing, texting, swiping. But beneath this known history is another, secret story: our hands are not the obedient servants that they seem to be. Through conscious and unconscious gesture, they reveal our deepest psychology, our weaknesses and obsessions, our personal history and our social conditioning. Why do zombies walk with their hands outstretched? How does a new-born baby ''talk'' with his hands? What is the connection between prayer beads, snuff boxes and cell phones? And most importantly, can we unlock the mystery of our hands in order to truly know ourselves?The key to understanding everything around you - and everything within you - is staring you in the face. Take a journey through fascinating anecdotes and brilliant psychoanalytic research, through a Trade ReviewPublisher's description. Why do we play with our fingers when nervous? Why do zombies walk with their hands out? What connects prayer beads with iPhones? Journey down the psychoanalytic rabbit hole to discover the strange and fascinating secrets of what our hands really say about us... * Penguin *A breezy cultural history of fidgeting * Times Literary Supplement *Leader is a psychoanalyst with a sideline in smart, elegant books that explain ourselves to ourselves without using the jargon of clinical literature * Guardian *An intriguing meditation on how vital our hands are to our understanding of ourselves and our world * The Times *

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Book SynopsisSHORTLISTED FOR TWO IRISH BOOK AWARDS''Something they don''t tell you about getting older is that you fall. Oh, you hear about it in passing, of course, She had a fall, poor thing. Falling is not something you ever think about as a younger woman. You think about falling in love . . .''At 20 Londoner Ann Ingle fell madly in love with an Irish fellow she met on holiday in Cornwall. At the church to arrange their shotgun wedding she discovered that he hadn''t even told her his real name.Sixty-odd years later Ann looks back on that first glorious fall and in a series of essays considers what she has learned from the life that followed - bringing eight children into the world, their father''s years of mental illness and tragic death at 40, being a cash-strapped single mother in 1980s Dublin, coming into her own in her middle years - going to college, working and writing, and continuing to evolve and learn into her ninth decade, even as she accepts thTrade ReviewA beautiful book * Irish Times *Lifted my spirits beyond description! So loving and non-judgemental and Ann Ingle's enjoyment of life is beautiful to behold. Genuinely inspirational. I LOVE ANN INGLE -- Marian KeyesI loved it, really loved it . . . a very uplifting, hopeful book . . . brilliant -- Ray D'ArcyWhat a beautiful openhearted, at times broken-hearted memoir . . . honest, funny, searingly direct, a wonderful voice . . . remarkable -- Joe DuffyHeart-breaking yet funny, and jaw-droppingly honest . . . by some distance, the most courageous, most poignant, most life-affirming memoir I've read in the last twenty years and more -- Paul Howard

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Book SynopsisLeave fear and franticness behind and join Cathy Madavan in discovering why less really means more.Trade Review'Cathy Madavan is a brilliant leader and this is such a refreshingly practical, accessible book. But don't be fooled! It is also challenging, formative and even prophetic in a culture dominated by greed, acquisition and power.' -- Pete Greig, 24-7 Prayer International and Emmaus Rd Church'In this brilliantly engaging book, Cathy Madavan demonstrates how we are all far more able to make empowering choices about our lives than we might think. With her irrepressible warmth and authenticity, Cathy talks with honesty and realism about the challenges we face, highlighting how we can use these to shape not only our own destiny, but the destiny of those around us. In a world where the phrase "less is more" is often uttered but not always lived out, Cathy shines a light on how true happiness can be found when we take the simpler, less cluttered road. After reading Why Less Means More, you can't fail to appreciate that, when our priorities are the right ones, they bring blessings on many different levels.' -- Sam Jackson, Executive Vice-President, Global Classics and Jazz, Universal Music Group'Brilliantly insightful. Brutally honest. One of the finest books I've read on this subject.' -- Professor Paul McGee, aka The Sumo Guy'Clear, practical and challenging in equal measure, Cathy's writing comes from the crucible of her personal experience, helping us to make space for what really matters in life.' -- Rob Parsons OBE, founder and Chairman of Care for the Family and author of The Heart of Success'Cathy takes us on an honest, humorous, humbling journey to rediscover the powerful simplicity of saying yes to less. This is the book we all need and the counsel we all crave.' -- Amy Summerfield, CEO of Kyria Network and Head of Development at Skylark International'Everyone could do with reading this book - it is insightful, non-judgemental and honest.' -- Patrick Regan OBE, founder and CEO, Kintsugi Hope'Cathy is someone who lives out her life with disarming honesty, godly integrity and inspirational strength. In the pages of this book, we get the privilege of learning from her wealth of experience and insight. Through her unique sense of humour and practical insight, Cathy both challenges and invites us all to step into a more healthy, whole and fulfilling life.' -- Nicola Neal, CEO, Every Life International'I loved reading Why Less Means More and became engrossed in each chapter. Who doesn't need to know how to have more of the good things in life and less of the things that sap joy? I can't recommend this book more highly to all those who know something just isn't working in their present way of life.' -- Cris Rogers, Leader of All Hallows Bow, Chair of the Spring Harvest planning group and Director of Making Disciples'For all that we need less in our lives, we certainly need more of this! Cathy has a knack of getting to the heart of what matters most in ways that make you feel heard, loved and inspired with the radiant possibility of what could happen when you make space for the more you're made for.' -- Rachel Gardner, author and Director of Partnerships, Youthscape

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Book SynopsisDo What You Are -- the bestselling classic that has helped more than a million people find truly satisfying work -- is now updated for the modern workforce. With the global economy''s ups and downs, the advent of astonishing new technology, the migration to online work and study, and the ascendancy of mobile communication, so much has changed in the American workplace since this book''s fifth edition was published in 2014.What hasn''t changed is the power of Personality Type to help people achieve job satisfaction. This updated edition, featuring 30% new material, is especially useful for millennials and for baby boomers experiencing midlife career switches, and even those looking for fulfillment in retirement. The book leads readers step-by-step through the process of determining and verifying Personality Type. Then it identifies occupations that are popular with each Type, provides helpful case studies, and offers a rundown of each Type''s work-related strengths and weaknesses.Focusing on each Type''s strengths, Do What You Are uses workbook exercises to help you customize your job search, get the most out of your current career, obtain leadership positions, and ensure that you achieve the best results in the shortest period of time.

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Book SynopsisFINALIST FOR THE 2023 PULITZER PRIZE FOR MEMOIR''An exquisite exploration of disability, identity and the human capacity to do (and be) more than we''ve ever dreamed'' Time''Gorgeously, vividly alive'' New York Times''Challenges the unspoken social taboos about the disabled body, unpacking myths of beauty and our complicity in upholding those myths'' Lit HubBorn with sacral agenesis, a visible congenital disability that affects her stature and gait, Chloé Cooper Jones had always found solace in what she thought of as ''the neutral room'' - a dissociative space in her mind that offered her solace and self-protection, but also kept her isolated. When she became pregnant (disproving her doctor, who had assumed it impossible), something necessary in her started to crack, forcing her to reckon with her defensive positionality to the world and the people in it. This prompted an odyssey across time andTrade ReviewEasy Beauty is bold, honest, and superbly well-written. Chloé Cooper Jones is ruthless in probing our weakest and darkest areas, and does so with grace, humor, and ultimately, with something one seldom finds: kindness and humanity. * André Aciman, author of Call Me By Your Name *Graceful, soul-baring * Melanie Reid, The Times *Gorgeous, vividly alive... In rejecting the dismissive gaze of others, Jones stands in the light of her own extremely able self -- Books of the Year * New York Times *What a gift of a book ... Easy Beauty has the rigor and precision of Joan Didion and Maggie Nelson and a forthright humor and naked truth all its own. * Sarah Ruhl, author of Smile *Perceptive, stylish, and darkly funny, Easy Beauty is an act of grace, and a reckoning. Chloé Cooper Jones is a remarkable writer - I would follow her mind anywhere. * Anna Wiener, author of Uncanny Valley *Chloé Cooper Jones is a writer whose work I don't read, but enter: she weaves her brainy, crackling interior into the sinews of a reality that is forever reminding its participants of the difficulty of living inside a body. Easy Beauty is the most humane book I have read in a long time: in her insistence that we bear witness to each other, Jones calls forth a better, and indeed more beautiful world. I loved this book. * Kristen Radtke, author of Seek You: A Journey Through American Loneliness *I recommend Easy Beauty to anyone who has wanted beauty badly, even without knowing quite what it is, but who could never seem to access it. At least, I'm that sort of anyone, and I could feel and recognize parts of myself in every moment of this book. Chloé Cooper Jones' writing pierces right through and lets a light in. * Mitski, singer-songwriter *In this ambitious and elegant book about seeing and being seen, Chloé Cooper Jones invokes thorny, theoretical material about identity, the social order, and how we measure human value, but her clarity and compassion invite all readers in. She has created a forceful and fresh point of view from which to anatomize power, access, and perception in her precise, unsparing prose. A necessary, relentlessly honest book that feels both of the moment and timeless. * Whiting Foundation Judges citation *Jones is a magnificent guide, fiercely sharp and fiercely human. This book is for anyone who wants to immerse into a world of beauty, who wants to get real about the roots of their desire, and who can't quite kick the habit of admiring the structures-and humans-who harm them. The questions she raises will resound in your head for a long time to come. * Lulu Fisher, author of Why Fish Don't Exist and host of Radiolab *This book is utterly remarkable. I was spellbound by the style, the ideas, the vulnerability, the talent. * Lydia Kiesling, author of The Golden State *Dazzling . . . Chloe Cooper Jones challenges society's rules of attraction with razor-sharp wit and intellect . . .[and) makes a brilliant case for the beauty of complexity * Starred Publishers Weekly *Exquisite. Here Pulitzer finalist Jones reflects on our standards of beauty from the perspective of a disabled woman whose rare congenital condition affects her stature and gait, and leaves her in constant pain. But it's ultimately motherhood that liberates her, and prompts her to re-examine the limitations she has accepted as givens. * O Magazine *Jones challenges the unspoken social taboos about the disabled body, unpacking myths of beauty and our complicity in upholding those myths. Blending journalism, philosophy, and memoir, it's a book that everyone will be talking about. * Lit Hub *A memoir full of insight as the author tries to wrestle understanding and ownership of herself from a world still eager to assert its sovereignty over the female body. * Jarred McGinnis, author of The Coward *A soul-stretching, breathtaking existential memoir chronicles her reclaiming of body, mind, and self . . . Superlative writing, rendering complex emotion and unparalleled insight in skilfully precise language. Her debut is a game-changing gift to readers. * Booklist, starred review *Despite doctors' dire predictions that she wouldn't live, walk or have children, she has done these things and more. Here, she probes the ways a culture determines a person's value and embarks on a journey to understand the myth of beauty and her own unintentional complicity in it. * Washington Post *The multiple depths that Jones plumbs in Easy Beauty results in a memoir that can't easily be classified. The same can be said for the book's author. Jones is a Pulitzer Prize finalist, a philosophy professor and a writer, who delves into her journey as a daughter, mother, wife and her search for a new way of seeing the world. In other words, her story is about the complexity of the human experience and the questions of identity and belonging that plague us all. * People Magazine *Inspired in part by the shift Jones saw in others' perceptions of her during her pregnancy, Easy Beauty challenges deep-seated assumptions about who gets to be capable, trustworthy, and desirable. * Bustle Magazine *Candid and truth-seeking, this memoir charts the act of refocusing and realigning the ways we view and interpret ourselves * NB Magazine *Achingly felt, Jones's writing is a revelation * Publishers Weekly, Best Books of 2022 *Easy Beauty is an exquisite exploration of disability, identity, and the human capacity to do (and be) more than we've ever dreamed * Time *Touching and often humorous... explores life from the perspective of those who don't conform to conventional beauty standards -- Charlotte Heathcote * Daily Record *Genius... Shifted my understanding of a world I've only experienced while able-bodied -- Best Memoirs of 2022 * Vulture *Moving, incisive... Jones resists sentimentality and is as unsparing of herself as she is of other people, and yet she writes with such graciousness. A wonderful debut -- Tomi Obaro * Buzzfeed News *Gorgeous, concise and often very funny... a gripping memoir about parenting, disabilities and figuring out what to do next... a philosophical masterpiece, written in the tradition of those who see philosophy not as a dry academic subject but as a way of life * Coachella Review *A masterpiece ... Cooper Jones uses the particulars of her own experience to formulate ideas that are at once universally applicable and genuinely profound * Irish Times *

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Book Synopsis''Benjamin Hardy is one of the leading voices on well-being and productivity. Willpower Doesn''t Work is an insightful guide to help us thrive in today''s world'' Arianna HuffingtonIf you''re relying on willpower alone to help you lose weight, improve your relationships or achieve more at work, you''re doomed to fail. The environment around us is far too powerful, stimulating, addicting and stressful to overcome it through sheer determination. Willpower, grit, being positive - basically, all the tools you''ve been told are the keys to creating lasting change in your life - are insufficient in this high-paced, information-overloaded world we live in. The only way to stop just surviving and learn to truly thrive in today''s world is to proactively shape your environment. That''s the premise of Willpower Doesn''t Work, by organisational psychologist and Medium''s most-read self-help guru Benjamin Hardy. Building on copious existing research, Trade ReviewIf you want to get more done, don't worry about willpower - focus on motivation. Challenging the dominant view of self-control as a muscle, Benjamin Hardy reveals that productivity is really about clarity and commitment -- Adam Grant, New York Times bestselling author of Originals and Give and TakeTo get things done, we don't need willpower, only the power to begin doing it. Benjamin Hardy explains that mindfulness of context is more important, and that by consciously shaping your context, you have the greatest opportunity for personal growth -- Ellen Langer, international bestselling author of Mindfulness and author of over 200 research articlesAs Seneca once said, 'Life without a design is erratic.' Benjamin Hardy is one of my favorite young writers because he shows interesting and effective ways to organize and design our lives so that we can live and be how we wish -- Ryan Holiday, bestselling author of The Obstacle is the Way and Ego is the EnemyIn an age when few people think deeply about life, Benjamin Hardy is the exception. Read this book if you want to be better -- Jeff Goins, bestselling author of The Art of WorkBenjamin Hardy is one of the most read writers on Medium.com for good reason. He accomplishes something rare: the ability to blend practical actionable advice with a compelling voice. You're always better for having read something he's written * Srinivas Rao, creator of The Unmistakable Creative and author of Unmistakable *Benjamin Hardy leaves you feeling inspired - like you have no choice but to commit to what you believe you should do -- Richie Norton, bestselling author of The Power of Starting Something StupidI am fascinated by all things performance. Everything Benjamin Hardy writes challenges me to stretch a little further and dig a little deeper -- Joe Jacobi, Olympic Gold Medalist and Performance ConsultantUncommonly thoughtful: that's what I think of when I read Benjamin Hardy's work. Get this book and you'll better understand how to be who you truly want to be -- Jimmy Soni, editor of the Observer and author of Rome's Last CitizenBenjamin Hardy is one of the leading voices on well-being and productivity. Willpower Doesn't Work is an insightful guide to help us thrive in today's world -- Ariana Huffington

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Book Synopsis''Colour-Fit is an amazing resource that helped me realise one of sports greatest achievements''Wes Morgan, Captain of Leicester City Premier League winning teamThe Colour-Fit Method has only been available to those in professional sport - a secret weapon for athletes to optimise body shape, health and performance. Now, Colour-Fit''s founder Dr Tom Little lets you in on the secret, too.The Colour-Fit Method is a revolutionary approach to nutrition and fitness. With over 120 recipes and meal plans, and multiple tailored training and nutrition plans to suit a range of goals, the simple, sustainable and evidence-based method outlined in The Colour-Fit Method will help you to look and feel better, perform at your best and lead a healthier and more active life.Dr Tom Little is a performance and health specialist with over twenty years'' professional experience. His Colour-Fit method has rapidly become a revolutionising force in

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Book Synopsis''A thoughtful, prescient read for any mother or father parenting through the unique challenges of this racially polarised year, decade and beyond'' Kenya Hunt ''Comprehensive, readable, and so very important. The next generation needs you to read this book'' Clare Mackintosh, Sunday Times bestselling author''A vital book that equips us to have conversations about race and racism with young people, ensuring we are all playing our part to raise the next generations as anti-racist. With excellent, clear advice from Dr Agarwal I Wish We Knew What to Say is a quick, engaging and easily digestible read'' Nikesh ShuklaWe want our children to thrive and flourish in a diverse, multi-cultural world and we owe it to them to help them make sense of the confusing and emotionally charged messages they receive about themselves and others. These early years are the most crucial when children are curious about the world around them, but are alTrade ReviewA thoughtful, prescient read for any mother or father parenting through the unique challenges of this racially polarised year, decade and beyond -- Kenya HuntComprehensive, readable, and so very important. The next generation needs you to read this book -- Clare Mackintosh, Sunday Times bestselling authorIf you have ever grappled with the question "how do we talk to my young children about race?" then this is the book for you. I have learnt more from looking at this book than any thing else I have come across in the search to educate myself as a white parent on the right language to use to talk to my son and daughters. Everything is simply explained and in the right context for the right age group. Pragya's personal anecdotes are crucial to helping us understand what the conversation should be and to changing the traditional narrative so we can raise more enlightened children. This book will be a crucial tool in your parenting kit -- Lorraine CandyPragya's writing combines both meticulous research with a strong human voice. She is a deeply empathetic writer and someone whose voice demands to be heard today. I love the way Pragya writes. She teaches me so much whilst also revealing deep personal insights into what it means to be human. An essential read -- Clover StroudA vital book that equips us to have conversations about race and racism with young people, ensuring we are all playing our part to raise the next generations as anti-racist. With excellent, clear advice from Dr Agarwal I Wish We Knew What to Say is a quick, engaging and easily digestible read -- Nikesh ShuklaThis is a serious and sensitive look at the challenges facing us all as we continue to wrestle with issues of race and identity. Our children need us to think harder about racism and how to be anti-racist, for all our futures. This is a book that offers essential guidance in this direction -- Jeffrey BoakyeAs a dark skinned, black woman whose just as black child was just four when she was told that she couldn't play with other children because her skin was too dark I cannot repeat how vital Pragya's book is. Of late "vital" has become such a buzzword so I don't want it to feel as though it's a throwaway but I can't think of another word which helps cement just how much a book like this should be an anchor not just in home libraries but also in school curriculums. l have learnt so much that even if you aren't a parent I think this is a very necessary read because whether you are thanked for it or not we are all playing a part in teaching and unlearning for the future generations. If there is even a speck of hope for a post racial society books like this are what we need to be reading in order to get about building it -- Candice Braithwaite

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Book SynopsisTable of Contents1. Key Nutrition Concepts and Terms. 2. The Inside Story About Nutrition and Health. 3. Ways of Knowing About Nutrition. 4. Understanding Food and Nutrition Labels. 5. Nutrition, Attitudes, and Behavior. 6. Healthy Dietary Patterns, Dietary Guidelines, and MyPlate. 7. How the Body Uses Food: Digestion and Absorption. 8. Diet Culture and Anti-Fat Bias. 9. Energy Balance and Weight Science. 10. Disordered Eating and Intuitive Eating. 11. Carbohydrates: Sugar, Starch, and Fiber. 12. Diabetes Now. 13. Alcohol: The Positives and Negatives. 14. Proteins and Amino Acids. 15. Plant-Based Dietary Patterns. 16. Food Allergies and Intolerances. 17. Fats and Health. 18. Nutrition and Heart Disease. 19. Vitamins and Your Health. 20. Phytochemicals. 21. Diet and Cancer. 22. Good Things to Know About Minerals. 23. Dietary Supplements. 24. Water is an Essential Nutrient. 25. Nutrient-Gene Interactions in Health and Disease. 26. Nutrition and Physical Fitness for Everyone. 27. Nutrition and Physical Performance. 28. Good Nutrition for Life: Pregnancy, Breastfeeding, and Infancy. 29. Nutrition for the Growing Years: Childhood Through Adolescence. 30. Nutrition and Health Maintenance for Adults of All Ages. 31. The Multiple Dimensions of Food Safety. 32. Aspects of Global Nutrition.

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Book SynopsisWhy do some people achieve greater success and happiness than others? The key is positive psychology. For most of its history, psychology has focused mainly on the darker side of human behaviour - depression, anxiety, psychosis and psychopathic behaviour.Table of ContentsIntroduction 1 About This Book 1 Conventions Used in This Book 2 Foolish Assumptions 2 How This Book Is Organised 3 Part I: Getting to Grips: Introducing Positive Psychology 3 Part II: Doing the Time Warp: Past, Present and Future 3 Part III: What Positive Psychology Can Do For You 4 Part IV: Positive Psychology in the Real World 4 Part V: The Part of Tens 4 Icons Used in This Book 4 Where to Go from Here 5 Part I: Getting to Grips: Introducing Positive Psychology 7 Chapter 1: Always Look on the Bright Side of Life 9 Putting the Positive in Psychology 9 Looking for a message 9 Being authentically happy 10 Building an evidence-based case 10 Measuring the good, the bad and the ugly 12 Living a positive life 12 Studying positive psychology 13 Having positive experiences 13 Recognising positive traits 15 Building positive relationships 16 Constructing positive institutions 16 Making It Worth Your While 19 Benefiting from positivity 19 Chapter 2: Why Being Healthy, Well and Happy is a Really Good Idea 21 Reaping the Health Benefits 21 A happy heart 22 Living the positive life 23 Building immunity 24 Assisting angry Andrew 26 Creating healthy habits 27 Living with Satisfaction 28 Becoming a well individual 28 Building societies with wellbeing 28 AIMing for Happiness 32 Attending to the good stuff 33 Interpreting for the best 34 Memorising effectively 35 Part II: Doing the Time Warp: Past, Present and Future 37 Chapter 3: Tackling the Past 39 Dealing with the Past 39 Mapping old issues 40 Letting go – forgiving if not forgetting 41 Knowing How to be Grateful 46 Giving thanks 47 Counting your blessings 48 Adopting a Childlike Approach 50 Being how you want to be 50 Choosing the best life 50 Chapter 4: Living in the Present 53 Dancing in the Moment 53 Creating your own energy 53 The Johari Window 54 Being mindful 56 Laying ghosts 59 Getting Into the Flow 62 Being in the zone 62 Boosting happiness and fulfilment 64 Chapter 5: Planning for the Future 65 Looking Forward Joyfully 66 Anticipating the best 70 Making positive thoughts happen 70 Developing Optimism 71 Taking the thinking questionnaire 71 Thinking positively 74 Perfect-world thinking 75 Behaving constructively 76 Focusing on What Matters 77 Sorting out priorities 78 Ditching the unimportant 79 Leaving a Legacy 80 Living with a purpose 80 Making your mark on the world 81 Putting it all together 82 Part III: What Positive Psychology can do for you 83 Chapter 6: Finding Pleasure in Life 85 What Is Pleasure? 85 The law of diminishing returns 87 Breaking free from the materialist trap 89 Finding Real Pleasures 91 Celebrating the ordinary 91 Indulging in simple pleasures 92 Having a beautiful day 93 Sleepwalking through Life 93 Waking up to smell the roses 94 Taking stock of experiences 97 Chapter 7: Engaging in Life: Using your Signature Strengths 99 Analysing Your Signature Strengths 99 Appreciating your strengths 100 Understanding your strengths 100 Considering your weaknesses 102 Playing To Your Strengths 103 Identifying your strengths and virtues 103 Using your signature strengths daily 110 Shoring up your weaknesses 111 Finding Strengths in Others 111 Recognising other people’s virtues 111 Chapter 8: Developing Meaning in Life 113 Is This All There Is? 114 Rising above the humdrum 115 Making your mark on the world 116 Something Bigger Than Yourself 117 Connecting with others 117 Making a real difference 120 Chapter 9: Becoming your Best 123 Keeping Yourself Afloat 123 Sources of resilience 124 Getting through 126 Building your personal model of resilience 128 Having Fun 128 Looking for joy in your life 129 Living humorously 129 Living Confidently 131 Thinking Constructively 132 Listening to the voices 133 Building firm beliefs 133 Taking Gratitude Further 134 Seeing things afresh 135 Practising thankfulness 136 Experiencing Engagement 136 The big five strengths 136 Having self-respect and pride 137 Making Your Life Count 137 Choosing your destiny 138 Living up to your values 138 Chapter 10: Staying Healthy with Positive Psychology 141 Living Like It Matters 141 The healthy life checklist 142 Developing positive good health 143 Changing positively: The four-stage change model 144 Building a personal happiness programme 147 Overcoming Stress 149 Understanding stress 149 Taking a perspective on life, yourself and others 153 Building your resources 155 Learning to bounce back 156 Part IV: Positive Psychology in the Real World 157 Chapter 11: Making Relationships Work 159 Getting to Know You 159 Avoiding relationship pitfalls 161 Acknowledging and using each other’s signature strengths 162 Using Positive Communication 164 Taking the emotionally smart approach 164 Recognising your own feelings 165 Picking up on the non-verbal signs 166 Setting the climate control 168 Keeping talking 169 Looking at you, me and us 171 Investing Your Time 172 Planning the perfect date 172 Celebrating together 173 Creating carefree holidays 173 Building great friendships 174 Chapter 12: Becoming a Positive Parent 177 Making Happiness a Habit 177 Pleasing yourself! 178 Being engaged 180 Finding meaning 182 Measuring Family Strengths 183 Recognising the best in each other 185 Defining the key elements of a happy family 190 Being the Best Parent You Can Be 192 Facing the good, the bad and the ugly of parenting 194 Being a great step-parent 195 Making Happy Children 196 Celebrating success 196 Building positive rituals 198 Avoiding excessive materialism 199 Chapter 13: Embracing the Extended Family 201 Building Family Networks 201 Making connections 202 Getting On with the In-Laws 203 Seeing the best 205 Reaching a compromise 207 Acknowledging the Elderly 207 Developing wisdom 209 Recognising change 210 Extending the Family 211 Chapter 14: Understanding Why Work Matters 213 Providing a Structure 213 Discovering how work can make you happy 214 Using your time productively 216 Right time, right focus 219 Being a Shining Star! 219 Considering you at your best 220 Sharing the limelight 221 Chapter 15: Being your Best in the Workplace 225 Knowing Your Work Strengths 225 Learning from the past 228 Swapping round pegs and square holes 229 Using your work strengths in unlikely settings 230 Using Your Strengths Meaningfully 231 Novel ways of using your strengths 232 Measuring and Increasing Your Flow 233 Knowing Your Signature Strengths 235 Getting the Team Working Well 238 Recognising strengths in others 238 Using other people’s strengths to make what’s good even better 238 Flourishing versus languishing teams 239 Reviewing resilience questions 242 Part V: The Part of Tens 245 Chapter 16: Ten Top Activities 247 Developing Gratitude 247 Recognising Your Blessings 248 Creating a Beautiful Day 249 Learning to Worry Well 249 Half An Hour a Day 249 My Worry Journal 250 Being Me at My Best 251 Using Sentence Completion 251 Recognising Different Facets of Yourself 254 Discovering Your Purpose 255 Learning to Be Optimistic (ABCDE) 255 Undertaking Deliberate Acts of Kindness 256 Chapter 17: Ten Useful Resources 259 www.authentichappiness.sas.upenn.edu 259 www.centreforconfi dence.co.uk 259 www.cappeu.org 260 www.ippanetwork.org 260 www.positivepsychology.net 260 www.dalailamacenter.org 260 Authentic Happiness by Martin E. P. Seligman, Ph.D 260 Happiness: Unlocking the Mysteries of Psychological Wealth by Ed Diener and Robert Biswas Diener 261 Character Strengths and Virtues by Christopher Peterson and Martin E.P. Seligman 261 Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience by Mihaly Csikzentmihalyi 261 Chapter 18: Ten Positive Inspirations 263 Pay it Forward (film, 2000) 264 It’s a Wonderful Life (film, 1946) 264 The Diving Bell and the Butterfly (film, 2007) 264 Thank you for being a Friend, Andrew Gold (song, 1978) 265 My Way, Frank Sinatra (song, 1969) 265 Lean on Me, Bill Withers, (song, 1972) 265 The Prophet, by Khalil Ghibran (book, 1998) 265 Random Acts of Kindness: 365 Ways to Make the World a Nicer Place, by Danny Wallace (book, 2004) 266 Who Moved My Cheese, by Spencer Jones (book, 1998) 266 The Art of Happiness: A handbook for Living, by His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Howard C. Cutler, (book, 1999) 267 Index 269

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Book SynopsisIn this fully updated second edition, expert dieticians Sue Baic and Nigel Denby provide no-nonsense advice, equipping you with all the information you need to make informed decisions about your diet. The book acts as a sound reference point if you want to know the facts about food, and debunks the myths behind fad diets.Table of ContentsIntroduction 1 Part I: The Basic Facts about Nutrition 7 Chapter 1: What’s Nutrition, Anyway? 9 Chapter 2: Digestion: The 24-Hour Food Factory 19 Chapter 3: Why You Eat When You Eat and Like What You Like 33 Part II: What You Get from Food 45 Chapter 4: Powerful Protein 47 Chapter 5: The Lowdown on Fat and Cholesterol 59 Chapter 6: Calories: The Energisers 77 Chapter 7: Carbohydrates: A Complex Story 93 Chapter 8: The Truth: The Alcohol Truth 109 Chapter 9: Vigorous Vitamins 121 Chapter 10: Mighty Minerals 139 Chapter 11: Phabulous Phytochemicals 157 Chapter 12: Water Works 163 Part III: Healthy Eating 173 Chapter 13: What Is a Healthy Diet? 175 Chapter 14: Making Wise Food Choices 187 Chapter 15 : Ensuring Good Nutrition Whoever You Are 199 Chapter 16: Being Nutritionally Savvy for When You’re Out and About 213 Chapter 17 : Looking at Standards in Schools and Other Institutions 227 Part IV: Processed Food 247 Chapter 18: What Is Processed Food? 249 Chapter 19: Cooking and Keeping Food 261 Chapter 20: Weird Science: Examining Food Additives 281 Part V: Food and Health 293 Chapter 21: Food and Allergies 295 Chapter 22: Food and the Brain 303 Chapter 23: Food and Medicine 313 Chapter 24: Dietary Supplements 325 Part VI: The Part of Tens 339 Chapter 25: Ten Nutrition Websites You Can Trust 341 Chapter 26 Ten Superfoods 347 Chapter 27: Ten Fad Diets: The Truth Behind the Headlines 353 Index 359

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Book Synopsis"Public companies are everywhere, and they surround you from morning to night... Nearly everything you eat, wear, read, listen to, ride in, lie on, or gargle with is made by one. Perfume to penknives, hot tubs to hot dogs, nuts to nail polish are made by businesses that you can own. " --from the Introduction.Table of ContentsPreface 9 Introduction The Companies Around Us 13 1 A Short History of Capitalism 21 2 The Basics of Investing 92 3 The Lives of a Company 170 4 The Invisible Hands 201 Appendices Index 265

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Book SynopsisCelebrate the wonder of mums with this hilarious poetry collection perfect for gifting!Right.That's it. It's full.She saidI officially have no space left.All my heart is taken upWith love for you in my chest.From one of the UK's leading performance poets, this collection celebrates the very best types of mum, including mum as gamer, party animal, slob and free spirit. Inspired by Laura Dockrill's own experiences of childhood and motherhood, these poems will make you laugh and celebrate the wonder of mums.Entertaining.' The iVibrant, hilarious and touching book of well-crafted and original poems. A truly lovely book.' BookTrust

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Book SynopsisJake Knapp (Author) Jake Knapp is cofounder and general partner at Character Capital and a New York Times bestselling author. Previously, he helped build Gmail and Microsoft Encarta, cofounded Google Meet, and was a partner at Google Ventures. He lives on Orcas Island in Washington state.John Zeratsky (Author) John Zeratsky is cofounder and general partner at Character Capital and a New York Times bestselling author. Previously, JZ was a design leader for YouTube, Google Ads, and FeedBurner, a startup which was acquired by Google in 2007, and was a partner at Google Ventures. He lives in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Together, Jake and JZ are the authors of Sprint, Make Time and Click, and the creators of the Foundation Sprint and the Design Sprint. They have helped more than 300 teams design new products and bring them to market, including those at Google, Microsoft, YouTube, Slack, Uber, and One Medical Group. Their methods for innovation and rapid collaboration have been adopted by Airbnb, Amazon, LEGO, MIT, Mercedes-Benz, Harvard Business School, the University of Oxford, and many other organizations.Trade ReviewAs someone obsessed with time and how to spend it wisely, I loved this fun and useful book. Not your normal productivity fare. * Ev Williams, founder of Medium and Twitter *Make Time is a charming manifesto - as well as an intrepid do-it-yourself guide to building smart habits that stick. If you want to achieve more (without going nuts), read this book. * Charles Duhigg, bestselling author of The Power of Habit and Smarter Faster Better *Too often, we get bogged down in the demands of each day and struggle to find time for what really matters. In this powerful book, Jake Knapp and John Zeratsky explain how small changes in the design of our days can give us more time for the people and activities that energize and fulfil us. Make Time is essential reading for anyone who wants to create a happier, more successful life. * Gretchen Rubin, bestselling author of The Happiness Project andThe Four Tendencies *I defy you to read this book and not come away with ideas that make you happier and/or more effective in accomplishing what you want in life. It's smart, entertaining and packed with field-tested insights. * Dan Heath, bestselling co-author of The Power of Moments and Switch *Time is the single biggest ingredient for creative work. Time to focus, time to experiment, time to master creative skills. Make Time provides ways for each of us to find new reserves of that precious commodity. It is an excellent guidebook for taking control of the design of your life. * Tim Brown, CEO of IDEO and author of Change by Design *Make Time is practical and engaging, offering tips on everything from designing your day to the benefits of cutting out cable news and eschewing plane Wi-Fi in favour of time away from work.' * Harvard Business Review *A unique and engaging read about a proven habit framework [that] readers can apply to each day. * Insider, Best Books to Form New Habits *

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Book SynopsisA searching, uplifting memoir by the celebrated, groundbreaking climber: a journey of overcoming where the mountain?s highest peaks can only be reached by traversing the dark crevasses of the soulAt twenty-seven, when Melissa Arnot Reid accepted a tank of oxygen just short of the summit of Mount Everest, she felt ravaged by defeat. Driven by a relentless, lifelong quest to prove to herself, her family, and the world that she wasenough, she had set herself an incredible goal?to become the first American woman to summit Everest without supplemental oxygen. The failure battered her spirit and left her struggling to keep her tenuous grip on hope.In the candid and adventurous spirit of Cheryl Strayed?sWild, Enoughis a story of a life in which the most dangerous mountain faces became a refuge?until suddenly they, too, no longer seemed safe. From a childhood marked by conflict, betrayal, and predation, Reid propelled herself to the top of the mountain climbing world, summiting and guiding on the world?s most challenging peaks and establishing herself as a woman unafraid to throw elbows in a milieu dominated by men. And yet for every summit she reached, her valleys of inner turmoil?over her estrangement with the family she believed she?d destroyed as a child; over relationships that cycled through deception and infidelity?grew deeper and more self-destructive. Eventually, she could not keep these worlds from colliding, especially after a series of tragedies at dangerous elevations took the lives of her mentors and friends. Forced at last to face herself, Reid made her most perilous climb yet?toward the uncertain promise of forgiveness and self-acceptance.A beautiful, aching memoir of a journey with life-and-death stakes on the mountain and off,Enoughbares the soul of one of the world?s greatest climbers, from the rarified heights visible only at thin-air altitudes to the dark depths home to demons familiar to anyone who has struggled to find compassion for themselves.

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Book SynopsisRecognised by women and their caregivers as simply the best pregnancy guide available, this latest edition of Your Pregnancy Bible has been updated to take account of recent changes in antenatal and newborn care. Given a fresh design, it still contains special fold-out sections on each of the trimesters and the birth process; week-by-week images of the developing baby; in-depth chapters dealing with all aspects of antenatal care, labour preparation, delivery experiences and care of the newborn; comprehensive reference sections on medical treatments and procedures in both pregnancy and the postnatal period and an extensive glossary of ante- and neonatal terminology. Written by a team of eminent specialists under the direction of a leading UK obstetrician, Your New Pregnancy Bible is filled with everything prospective parents need to know about creating the optimum environment for a developing baby and safeguarding the health and wellbeing of

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Book SynopsisAn inclusive women's health guide to puberty from female GP, women's health specialist, broadcaster and advocate for underserved communities Dr Nighat Arif ITV This Morning's GP Dr Nighat Arif brings you the essential guide to navigating puberty for women. This book tackles important topics including: - Physical changes during puberty such as unexpected body hair or acne outbreaks - How periods work and how to handle them - Taking care of your vulva and vagina - Sexual health, sexually transmitted diseases & contraceptionThe Knowledge: Puberty encompasses a range of experiences, including the perspectives of women of color, people of all cultures, and the transgender community to ensure that all groups affected by female health concerns are a part of vital conversations. For all women and people assigned female at birth, whether you are hoping to understand your first period or helping your family navigate these vital years, this book is a no-nonsense reference book packed with clear-sighted, compassionate advice.

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Book SynopsisA fully updated 40th anniversary edition of the pioneering handbook for female assertiveness an indispensable guide to getting what you wantTrade Review'The classic assertiveness bible... You might be better off with A Woman in Your Own Right than any of the modern girlboss manuals that claim to be able to transform you wholesale into a kickass corporate woman' Rhiannon Lucy Cosslet, Guardian'We’ve made giant strides towards equality over the decades, but... this advice is even more pertinent today' Linda Kelsey, Daily Mail'As important as it ever was’ Angela Neustatter'The bible for anyone who wants to get their voice heard… invaluable' Lesley Garner

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Book SynopsisTake back control of your health with this well-researched and easy-to-follow guide to preventing disease through the food you eat''This book helped me towards hope and focus when I was afraid . . . It helped me to feel more in control'' 5**** Reader Review''Amazing! So much information about how you can take control of your health and fight disease. Your body will thank you!'' 5**** Reader Review''This book should be essential reading for everyone! 5**** Reader Review_______ If you knew that simple lifestyle changes could significantly reduce your chances of developing cancer, would you take advantage of your natural defences? ''I had cancer. I received conventional treatment and the cancer went into remission, but I relapsed after that. Then I decided to learn everything I could to help my body defend itself against the illness. I''ve lived cancer free now for seven years. In thisTrade ReviewMy belief is that diet has played an important part in my survival -- Bruce, Prostate cancer survivor, Sussex (amazon.co.uk)As a breast cancer patient I found it empowering to feel I could do something to aid my own recovery -- Lucy (amazon.co.uk)

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Book SynopsisToo little or too much company can be stressful. By discovering all about Mindfulness, you can get away from it all by hiding out in the comfort of your own head . . .''Valentine became a Buddhist because he was interested in dharma.Dharma is a word for cosmic law and order.Valentine is sad. He thought dharma was a type of curry.''__________''Alison has been staring at this beautiful tree for five hours.She was meant to be in the office. Tomorrow she will be fired.In this way, mindfulness will have solved her work-related stress.''__________This delightful book is the latest in the series of Ladybird books which have been specially planned to help grown-ups with the world about them. The large clear script, the careful choice of words, the frequent repetition and the thoughtful matching of text with pictures all enable grown-ups to think they have taught themselves to cope. Featuring original Ladybird artwork alongside brilliantly funny, brand new text. ''Hilarious'' StylistExplore other essential life companions in the Ladybird Books of The Shed, The Meeting, The New You, and more.

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Book SynopsisOther books will tell you how to be hygge. This is the only book that will show you. Though we all know the feeling of hygge instinctively, few of us ever manage to capture it for more than a moment. Now Danish actress and hygge aficionado Marie Tourell Søderberg has traveled the length and breadth of her home country to create the perfect guide to cooking, decorating, entertaining, and being inspired the hygge way. Full of beautiful photographs and simple, practical steps and ideas to make your home and life both comfortable and cheering all year round, this book is the easy way to introduce hygge into your life.Trade ReviewOther books will tell you how to do hygge. This is the only book that will show you. Full of beautiful photographs and simple, practical steps and ideas to make your home and life both comfortable and cheering all year round, this book is the easy way to introduce hygge into your life. * from the publisher's description *

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Book SynopsisThe PERFECT STOCKING FILLER for anyone who has been having the same argument since 2001 or who no longer has ANY of their own clothes left, i.e. someone who is, or has ever been a sister.''This is a sister.Wherever you go, whatever you do, a sister will always be there.Which can get really annoying.''_____________''Over the years, Gareth has bought his sister Kelly every possible birthday present he can find related to the film he remembers her enjoying in 1989.Kelly has had to come to terms with the idea that though they spent half their lives together, Gareth was not really paying attention for most of it.''This delightful book is the latest in the series of Ladybird books which have been specially planned to help grown-ups with the world about them. The large clear script, the careful choice of words, the frequent repetition and the thoughtful matching of text with pictures all enable grown-ups to think they have taught themselves to cope. Featuring original Ladybird artwork alongside brilliantly funny, brand new text.''Hilarious'' StylistTrade ReviewHilarious * Stylist *

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Book SynopsisIn the footsteps of the bestselling Mama Bear Apologetics comes this invaluable guide to training your kids to know and respect God’s design in a world that has rejected it. This book will give you the wisdom to confidently raise your children to understand sex and gender through a biblical lens.Trade Review“With compassion, empathy, and an unwavering commitment to Scripture, Ferrer and Davison equip parents and children to defend the biblical sexual worldview. And they do not mince words when it comes to the political agenda that is pushing sexuality on kids. Through Christlike love, this book is a call to arms to defend those held captive to sex-education curricula and its damaging ideas.”—Josh D. McDowell, bestselling author and speaker“As is typical for the Mama Bear team, the Mama Bear Apologetics® Guide to Sexuality transforms confusion into clarity, anxiety into action steps, and polarization into Christ-centered partnership. This book is a must-read for anyone seeking to equip kids to biblically navigate gender, sexuality, and the cost of discipleship.”—Elizabeth Urbanowicz, founder of Foundation Worldview“The Mama Bear Apologetics® Guide to Sexuality is a timely and helpful book. Hillary tackles some of the thorniest issues of sex and identity today, and yet she does so with compassion, insight, and biblical clarity. And she also offers some practical steps for communicating these ideas to kids. I hope you will get a copy and start implementing these ideas today.”—Sean McDowell, PhD, associate professor of apologetics at Biola University and the author of Chasing Love“Sex is never just about sex. Teens and young adults often site biblical sexuality for the reason behind their rejection of Christianity. That is why Mama Bear Apologetics® Guide to Sexuality is a crucial resource for every parent. Hillary and Amy address the most relevant and confusing aspects of parenting in the shifting sands of sexual morality in our culture, giving examples from research, media, and education. They present foundational and complicated truths in a format that is easy to understand and apply. This book will equip you to navigate the discipleship journey with your kids with grace and truth.”—Dr. Juli Slattery, author of Rethinking Sexuality and founder of sexualdiscipleship.com“As mothers and avid readers, we can’t recommend this book enough. The culture is poisoning the hearts and minds of our children with a twisted vision of human sexuality and identity. Ferrer and Davison not only expose these lies, but they also replace them with a wonderful vision of the beautiful and breathtaking design God intends for human sexuality. This book will help you become the wise and trusted guide your kids need, leading them to the life-giving truths about love, sex, and identity that God has for His image bearers.”—Erin Kunkle and Sarah  Stonestreet, cohosts of The Strong Women Podcast by the Colson Center“Hillary’s book is an important parent resource to identify, deconstruct, and offer clarity to today’s distorted views of sexuality. God has already created an ideal for humanity and sexual integrity, and this book reminds us to stay faithful to His truth.”—Monica Leal Cline, founder of It Takes a Family

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Book SynopsisBuilding on the foundation laid by Moshe Feldenkrais, Thomas Hanna''s groundbreaking work completely redefines the body''s potential for withstanding decline. His gentle program for the mind and body proves once and for all that so many problems we accept as inevitable over time -- chronic stiffness, bad back, chronic pain, fatigue, and, at times, even high blood pressure -- need never occur if we maintain conscious control of nerve and muscle, replacing Sensory-Motor Amnesia with Sensory-Motor Awareness. The good news of Somatic Exercise is that most people simply do not have to become captives of age or injury. Once learned, this lifelong program can help almost anyone maintain the pleasures of a supple, healthy body indefinitely, with only a five-minute routine once a day.Trade ReviewSan Fernando Valley Sun, 1/28/10 "[A] favorite body scanning bible."

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Book SynopsisOptimum nutrition is a revolution in health care - it means giving your body the best possible intake of nutrients to allow you to be as healthy as you can. Through easy-to-follow questionnaires and a simple step-by-step plan THE OPTIMUM NUTRITION BIBLE shows you what to eat and what nutrients to take to live a healthier, happier life. Discover how to: boost your immune system; increase your energy and fitness levels; prevent serious diseases such as cancer, diabetes and heart disease; turn back the ageing clock; lower your blood pressure without drugs; increase your IQ, memory and mental performance. You''ll also find fascinating information on why the wrong fats can kill and the right fats can heal, and what a well-balanced diet really means.Based on scientific research and written by one of the world''s leading nutrition experts, this book is a must if you care about your health.Trade ReviewThis is the breakthrough we've been waiting for. * Professor Andre Tylee, Institute of Psychiatry, London *If you care about your mind, your moods or even your mental alertness, OPTIMUM NUTRITION FOR THE MIND will change your attitudes to the foods you eat- for the better! This comprehensive work will provide you with food for thought. An excellent book. * Dr Chris Steele, ITV's This Morning *

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Book SynopsisProfessor Jane Plant is a widely respected scientist, who was awarded a CBE for her work in relation to human health and in 2005 was made a Life Fellow of the Royal Society of Medicine for her books on cancer. She contracted breast cancer in 1987 at the age of 42: the disease recurred a further four times. She adopted the diet and lifestyle changes she advocates in her book, and has now been clear of breast cancer for fifteen years.Trade Reviewindispensable reading * Professor Devra Lee Davis, member of the Board of Directors of the Breast Cancer Fund and Senior Fellow in Cancer Epidemiology at the National Cancer Institute *An astonishing book... it could save your life * Sunday People *Amazing... Her message is one that every woman must read * Daily Mail *Ground-breaking * Irish Times *Easy to follow and practical for a busy lifestyle * Healthy Options *

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Book SynopsisA.C. Grayling answers the most important question - How do we live a good life?Trade Review"A plain man's guide to ethics, from Homer's warriors to Nietzsche's superhero via Plato and Renaissance Man, clearly and elegantly written." SUNDAY TELEGRAPH "This book reminds us that often the greatest disagreements are between priorities rather than principles." INDEPENDENT "Intelligent introduction... rewards your endeavours." -- Martin Tierney THE HERALD "The book is beautifully written and highly engaging and it contains no footnotes." TIMES LITERARY SUPPLEMENT "This popular yet nonetheless highly accomplished philosopher examines the different ways in which to live a good life, as proposed from classical antiquity to the present day." IRISH EXAMINER

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Book SynopsisThe ancient Eastern tradition of tantra teaches that sex involves the mind and spirit as well as the body. This sensitive yet reassuringly explicit book, with 120 photographs, will help you unlock the magic of tantrism and show how today's couples can use its teachings to attain new levels of sexual bliss and emotional intimacy.

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Book SynopsisA simple guide to the ancient practice of yoga and its many healing benefits, with recommended postures to help with the relief of common ailments such as allergies, asthma, arthritis, fatigue and back pain.

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Book SynopsisBring the benefits of mindfulness into your everyday routine, for self-awareness, focus, stress-reduction and happiness.

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Book SynopsisAn expert practical guide to developing a taut, lean and stronger body, with 330 step-by-step photographs

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Book SynopsisLeave a Cheater, Gain a Life is a no-nonsense guide for anyone who has ever been cheated on and needs advice not based on saving their relationship after infidelity—but saving their sanity.  In the infidelity literature, cheaters get all the glory—their unmet needs, commitment challenges, and love triangle drama. They are the glamorous taboo breakers, star-crossed lovers, and rebels against the hegemonic forces of monogamy. Chumps (the betrayed partners) by contrast are the dullards left out of the discourse. When mentioned, it’s to discuss how they failed to enchant and must “own their part” in their partner's infidelity. Leave a Cheater, Gain a Life puts the attention squarely on the cheated-upon. Written by a former chump, it’s a resource that champions self-respect. It doesn’t assume reconciliation or buy the victim-blaming narrative that we compel people to cheat on us by our inadequacies (or can win them back by being nicer). Instead, it puts responsibility for affairs squarely on cheaters and their crappy character. It also has a good time lampooning the absurd self-centeredness of cheating. Based on the writings of Tracy Schorn's popular infidelity blog ChumpLady.com, Schorn offers a masterclass on how to decode manipulation, fight back, and focus on gaining a life after betrayal.

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Book SynopsisLet this calm and serene yoga frog be your desktop guru as you take him through a simple and relaxing yoga routine!The perfect gift for any yogi in your life, this little box includes:* An adorable, bendy, and poseable frog figurine* A 32-page mini book with basic yoga poses (demonstrated by the yoga frog but perfect for humans, too!) illustrated by charming watercolor illustrations

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Book SynopsisLet your lobster know how much they mean to you with this officially licensed, charming DIY gift book, inspired by Friends. Whether you and your other half are a Ross and Rachel or more of a Chandler and Monica, show your SO how much they mean to you with dozens of sweet, silly, and endearing expressions of love inspired by Ross, Rachel, Chandler, Monica, Joey, and Phoebe. Once completed, this book becomes a personalized gift for your loved one to cherish for years to come. Also features full-color photography from the show throughout.  

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Book SynopsisThe hugely popular global phenomenon and star of Sanrio makes her way to the RP Studio list with this DIY fill-in-the-blank book celebrating Hello Kitty and Friends and focusing on friendship-perfect for the passionate fanbase, both old and new.

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