Health & Wellbeing Books

Book SynopsisMake 2020 your best year yet with the help of the The Shed Method - step-by-step advice to give you the drive to go after what you want and achieve real success.''A new way to tackle life''s challenges. Teaches you to get the best out of yourself'' RedUse your SHED - Sleep, Hydration, Exercise, Diet - to lock up negative thoughts and find the success you deserve.Do you make poor choices when tired or stressed?Is happiness perpetually out of reach?Have you lost direction?The SHED Method is a means of taking control of the reptile (fight or flight) and dog (bark or cower) parts of your brain to ensure you are always in control of your life and decisions. By managing your SHED you will: Stop being your own worst enemy Recognise internal warning signs Turn negative emotions and thoughts into positive ones Make better decisions when it matters Based on over ten years of coaching high performers,Trade ReviewTHIS is a new way to tackle life's challenges . . . SHED teaches you to get the best out of yourself * Red Magazine *

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Book SynopsisGet to know the woman behind the Instagram cleaning sensation, Mrs Hinch, in her fascinating and remarkably honest memoir*** FEATURING A BONUS PAPERBACK CHAPTER ABOUT THE BIRTH OF LENNIE ***THE SUNDAY TIMES NO. 1 BESTSELLER''Gut-wrenchingly honest'' The Mail on Sunday''I love that woman so much, she is just so great'' Rylan Clark-Neal, BBC Radio 2_____________I sometimes can''t believe just how much has happened in the last couple of life-changing years. It''s been a total whirlwind of a journey, and I''m so grateful to all my followers for their amazing love and support along the way.From my very first toy kitchen which was my pride and joy right through to the my very first Instagram posts stories of my cleaning routine, I''m going to take you back to the start of how it all began. But there is so much more to my story than just cleaning tips; there have been Trade ReviewI love that woman so much, she is just so great * Rylan Clark-Neal, BBC Radio 2 *A gut-wrenchingly honest account. This book isn't about dust-busting, it's myth-busting * Mail on Sunday *Takes you through her highest of highs and her heart-breaking lows, keeping you hooked from the very first word * Hello! *An inspirational read whether you're a casual hincher or a die-hard fan * Ideal Home *Candid * Glamour *Gripping * Mirror *A great gift . . . a candid memoir, so you can stop cleaning, and get reading * Real Homes *

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Book Synopsis''Refreshing, heartfelt and humble...a game changer in promoting positive mental health'' Sarah Turner, bestselling author of THE UNMUMSY MUMThere''s a damaging misconception in society that putting ourselves first is an act of selfishness. But self-care is not just a millennial buzzword. Without the restorative power of self-care, how will we ever escape the vicious circle where we''re sick and fed-up of feeling sick and fed-up? Self-care is a tool, accessible to us all, which helps us to take responsibility for our own happiness - our physical, emotional, psychological and social needs. Jayne Hardy, founder and CEO of The Blurt Foundation, argues that it is the best preventative measure available to us to combat overwhelmedness, stress and ill health, in our hectic, modern world. The Self-Care Project is for those who have been feeling off-kilter for a while but have not been able to put the finger on the ''why''. It is a no-nonsense, practical joTrade ReviewIn this engaging guide, Jayne Hardy argues it is essential for our emotional, social and psychological health that we pay mindful attention to ourselves. She sets out ways we can take better care of our own daily wellbeing -- Caroline Sanderson * SUNDAY EXPRESS *Refreshing, heartfelt and humble. This book will be a game changer in promoting positive mental health -- Sarah Turner, best selling author of THE UNMUMSY MUMFrom someone who's been there and got the T-shirt, these are precious, precious words on how you can emerge from the mental health abyss. So practical and so interesting - it might even be a lifesaver -- Jeremy VineThis book tackles the enormously important subject of self-care with wit, insight and the warmth of personal experience. -- Poorna BellReading this is like a therapy session with a trusted, empathetic friend determined to help you turn things around, minus any irritating self-righteousness * INDEPENDENT *Refreshing, heartfelt and humble. This book will be a game changer in promoting positive mental health * Sarah Turner, The Unmumsy Mum *From someone who's been there and got the T-shirt, these are precious, precious words on how you can emerge from the mental health abyss. So practical and so interesting - it might even be a lifesaver * Jeremy Vine *This book tackles the enormously important subject of self-care with wit, insight and the warmth of personal experience. * Poorna Bell *Reading this is like a therapy session with a trusted, empathetic friend determined to help you turn things around, minus any irritating self-righteousness -- Jess Denham * Independent *

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Book SynopsisSUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER (2014) AND RADIO 4 BOOK OF THE WEEK''A fine book'' The Sunday Times''Powerful'' Guardian''Wonderful'' The Telegraph''Moving, funny, warm'' Mail on Sunday''Brave, compassionate, tender and honest'' Metro''This book began as an attempt to hold on to my witty, storytelling mother with the one thing I had to hand. Words. Then, as the enormity of the social crisis my family was part of began to dawn, I wrote with the thought that other forgotten lives might be nudged into the light along with hers. Dementia is one of the greatest social, medical, economic, scientific, philosophical and moral challenges of our times.'' Sally MagnussonSad and funny, wise and honest, Where Memories Go is a deeply intimate account of insidious losses and unexpected joys in the terrible face of dementia, and a call to arms thaTrade ReviewTouching... There are many moments of heartwarming sentiment. Literary snowdrops grow out of the barren earth... This book is the constant, tenuous but vital reconnection between a child and its mother... A fine book. * AA Gill, The Sunday Times *The whole point of this book is that it starts with love. It opens out into medicine, philosophy, reportage from both sides of the Atlantic, but it only is able to be the profoundly moving book it is because it is infused with love to begin with.Books like this are difficult to get right: just a hint of emotional dishonesty, whether self-pity or even lightly veiled self-praise, and they flounder. There's none of that here, just the opposite: this is a book written with a rare combination of analytical inquiry - Magnusson is clearly appalled by our collective lack of care for those with dementia and determined to do what she can to improve things - and intimate, deeply moving memoir. * Scotsman *Powerful. * Guardian *A wonderful book... Part memoir and part manifesto for how we should treat older people, it had me hooked from the moment I picked it up. It's pitch-perfect in the way it describes what sufferers' families go through... It's had me enthralled. It helps that Magnusson is a journalist and tackles the subject with insight and perspicacity. It should be compulsory reading for every doctor and nurse, because it reminds us that behind every patient with dementia, there are friends and families who are grieving for the person that we will never know. * Max Pemberton, The Telegraph *Moving. * The Times *Sally Magnusson set out to write a book about dementia and in this she has succeeded wonderfully. But Where Memories Go is also - perhaps primarily - a book about love... Although this book is full of interesting facts, with forays into laboratories, hospitals and care homes, tenderness is its most striking quality. It is a description of a terrible disease, but also of redemptive love. * Mail on Sunday *It is impressive that a book that can be so clear-eyed in its reporting can often leave the readers' eyes brimming... A brave, compassionate, tender and honest portrait of a mother and family that also informs a conversation we all need to be having. I daresay this book will prove to be what Mamie felt so frustrated in her declining years at not being: useful. * Metro *A deeply moving, yet ultimately triumphant story of a family coping with the loss of a loved one... Written with extraordinary empathy and tenderness... What stands out most amid the chaos and heartache are not sadness and gloom, but rather the strength of human love and the versatility of the human spirit, as we witness the family bravely coming to terms with their bereavement. A shining example of courage in adversity. * The Lady *Moving, funny, warm account of her mother's demise and a clarion call for change. * Mail on Sunday (You Magazine) *A heartfelt memoir about the love between parents and children. * Good Housekeeping *It is an emotional book, beautifully written, well observed, and important for all of us who at some stage or another be caught up in a similar tragedy... It is hard to read it without weeping -- Magnus Linklater * West Highland Press - Books of the Year 2014 *Sally Magnuson's new book, radiating artistry and integrity, is an inspiring and extraordinarily gripping testament to a mother with dementia and to the enduring grace of love. * WI Life *A heart rending and touching portrait... incredibly moving. * Psychologies *Scottish BBC journalist Magnusson writes movingly and beautifully about her love for her mother, Mamie Magnusson, a journalist who struggled as Alzheimer's robbed her of her memory and her gift with words... Much of her beautifully written memoir is an appeal to readers to treat people with dementia with dignity rather than focus only on treating them with drugs... This memoir should go a long way toward easing any shame that families feel about loved ones with Alzheimer's * Booklist *This is an extraordinarily moving memoir which is, at the same time, a fascinating exploration of a condition that touches virtually every family. This book will help our understanding. * Alexander McCall Smith *I was bowled over by this book. Intensely moving and inspiring, it is as much about living, laughing and family life as it is about loss and death. I read it in one sitting and thought about it again and again. * Joanna Lumley *A brave story of a family's love for their mother, told with affection, steadfastness and humour - and a cool-headed battle-cry to do more and better. * Sarah Brown, global campaigner for Health and Education *Never has the subject of dementia been dealt with so movingly and with such penetrating intelligence. Sally Magnusson writes with the deep love of a daughter, and the calm professionalism of a journalist. The result is a work of genuine significance, that brings understanding and analysis to an affliction that thousands of families must face in the years ahead. A beautiful and important book. * Magnus Linklater, Times columnist, Scottish commentator and former editor of The Scotsman *I was in tears on the very first page. * Kirsty Wark *The story of remarkable women from a remarkable family living through the journey of dementia. At times funny and heartening, and at times desperately sad, it is an inspiration to others who will walk this path. All who work in the field need to read this and reflect on what we can do to improve on the services we currently provide. * Dr June Andrews, director of the Dementia Services Development Centre, Stirling University *A wonderful book. * Dr Frank Gunn-Moore, molecular neurobiologist *A lovely book - so intimate and truthful, painful and joyous. * Liz Lochhead, National Poet for Scotland *This is simply beautiful, honest, piercingly intelligent, page-turning and written from the heart. A stunning piece of writing and experience. * Alistair Moffat, author, broadcaster and book festival director. Rector of the University of St. Andrews *A remarkable and courageous book which will have immense positive benefits for many different people - those who care, those who are entering the long walk into the gloaming, and those who are responsible for making and implementing policy. Mostly dementia does not alight simply on one person: its eddies can encompass a whole family. This book tells one such story in an exquisite, but sometimes painful way. * Lord Sutherland of Houndwood, philosopher, former chair of the Royal Commission on Long-Term Care of Older People and President of Alzheimer Scotland *Beautifully written and honest. * Candis Magazine *A life-changing book... shot through on every page with insights about love, the strength of family life and the enduring human spirit... Where Memories Go is a triumph over the darkness of dementia * Sunday Post *

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Book SynopsisThe mental health and mindfulness bestseller from A Mindfulness Guide for the Frazzled and How to be Human author Ruby Wax, who shows us why and how our minds can send us mad and how we can rewire our thinking to calm ourselves in a frenetic world.''Finally - a map for the troubled human mind. And it''s funny.'' -Caitlin MoranRuby Wax - comedian, writer and mental health campaigner - shows us how our minds can jeopardize our sanity.With her own periods of depression and now a Masters from Oxford in Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy to draw from, she explains how our busy, chattering, self-critical thoughts drive us to anxiety and stress. If we are to break the cycle, we need to understand how our brains work, rewire our thinking and find calm in a frenetic world.Helping you become the master, not the slave, of your mind, here is the manual to saner living.Trade ReviewRuby Wax has an extraordinary mind, and she has brought it to bear with trademark wit and searing honesty on the subject of that mind, and the minds of all us. Very few will be able to read this wonderful contribution to the literature of mental health without recognising some part of themselves, and certainly of someone they know. A ruby beyond price. * Stephen Fry *I love this book more than I love Ruby. And that's saying quite a bit...in a loud, funny voice. Yes...I love this book. And I know books. And I know love. And Ruby's book is both. * Carrie Fisher *Ruby Wax combats ignorance with knowledge, confusion with crystal clarity, prejudice with open-mindedness, rigidity with humour and slays the dragon of stigma in this superb introduction to the twenty-first century science of the mind. This book will be a turning point in our battle to bring parity of esteem to mental and physical health. Explaining in simple language the nature of mental disorder and describing evocatively what you can do about it, is a substantial contribution to making our society a better place. This manual for living must be read by everyone. * Peter Fonagy, Freud Memorial Professor of Psychoanalysis at UCL *Ruby Wax is at her best in this wonderful book. Its acute observations are both extremely funny and deeply moving. Many people will be grateful for her courage, openness, humour and wisdom. * Mark Williams, author of Mindfulness *In Sane New World, Wax touches upon her own anxieties and fears with honesty and humour...it royally hauls a stigmatised fact of life kicking and laughing into the open. * The Times *The book does succeed as a 'life manual' exactly because it is Ruby Wax who has written it...her life-affirming humour carries it through on a tide of quirky jokes and separate anecdotes from her life. * Daily Express *In this book, she puts her hilarity in service of the important message that we can change our own minds to live better lives. Her disquisition will be wonderfully helpful to those whose minds need changing, and wonderfully entertaining to everyone else. * Andrew Solomon, author of Far From the Tree *Ruby Wax is brave, generous and hilarious - the perfect guide on a tour of the brain and how it workings affect our overall well-being. And she is passionate about our collective need to tap into the power of mindfulness to help still our minds in an age of speed, hyperconnectivity and distraction. * Arianna Huffington, New York Times-bestselling author of Thrive *Finally -- a map for the troubled human mind. And it's funny. * Caitlin Moran, author of How to Be a Woman *A very funny book about how to be calm and poised and not bonkers. * Helen Fielding, author of Bridget Jones’s Diary *Wonderful, painfully funny and instructive. * Allison Pearson, author of I Don’t Know How She Does It *I was both amused and educated by Ruby Wax's self-help look at our brains, and the ways they're out to get us, and what we can do about it. She's a smart and funny writer on a mission to help us help ourselves. I was impressed. * Neil Gaiman *Witty, wise and thought-provoking. * Nigella Lawson *Use this excellent book to navigate your mind and this world with new ease and wonder * Russell Brand *

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Book SynopsisBy the doctor who introduced the fasting trend to the world, this is the only fasting diet book on the market proven by science.Trade ReviewThe 5:2 diet method was so 2013. According to the Every Other Day Diet book, it's all about every other day fasting * Women's Health Online *

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Book SynopsisCelebrate Christmas the zero-waste way with these crafty solutions for everything from decorations to gift bags. Craft your own sustainable Christmas: create plastic-free crackers for the table, no-waste decorations for the tree and zero-waste wrapping and present solutions for your family and friends.Table of ContentsINTRODUCTION 4 TOOLS AND MATERIALS 6 SKANDI MINIMAL WREATH 10 DALA TREAT HORSE 12 FESTIVE CROSS STITCH JUMPER 16 BERRY WRAP 18 ADVENT VILLAGE 20 SOLSTICE GARLAND 24 HOT POMPOM JUMPER 28 FABRIC FLOWER WREATH 30 PIÑATICA TABLE FAVOURS 34 FESTIVE FLORAL VOTIVES 38 ADVENT TRAIN 42 FAVOURITE PJS TREE DECORATIONS 46 FROSTY CRISP-MAS TREES 50 MERCURY GLASS BOTTLES 52 FROSTY FAIRY LIGHTS 54 MARBLED JEWELS 58 CELEBRATION CANDLESTICKS 62 COFFEE CUP BAUBLES 64 RETRO A CHRISTMAS MISCHIEF OF MICE 68 PLASTIC BAG POMPOM WREATH 72 NEWSPAPER HATS 76 RETRO TREE DECORATIONS 80 JAM JAR ADVENT CALENDAR 84 JUMPER STOCKING & WRISTWARMERS 86 TECHNIQUES 88 TEMPLATES 90 AUTHORS 94 OUR THANKS TO 94 INDEX 95

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Book SynopsisA practical guide for handling life's financial emergencies for the cash-strapped, the meticulous budgeter, and everyone in between.Trade Review“Packed with insights and examples from Davies’ own life, Financial First Aid should be read from cover to cover. But the inclusion of chapter summaries and checklists also makes it easy to quickly reference helpful tips. This book is as much a first-aid kit in form as it is in content.” —MoneySense

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Book SynopsisYour guide to celebrating and loving your kids more than ever in the weeks, months, and years before they begin their adult lives We read the parenting books. We cheer from the sidelines. We grow accustomed to the joys and pains of raising toddlers, kids, tweens, and teens. And then, before we know it, it''s our kids'' last first day of school, the last time we''ll watch them take the field, or the last night they sleep at home before heading off to their next adventures. A season of our lives as moms is ending, and we may be mourning its passing. And yet, while our kids still need us?in some ways, more than ever?this stage can also be an opportunity for personal transformation.Author Meagan Francis understands the mixed feelings that come along with this stage. As a mom of five kids ages teen to young adult, she''s been blogging and podcasting about motherhood for more than twenty-five years while going from five kids under her roof to just one. In The Last Parenting Book You''ll Ever Read, Francis will take you by the hand and lead you through the final stage of "active" parenting, as your teenagers prepare to step into the world?and you explore what it means to step back into yourself. The Last Parenting Book You''ll Ever Read is about coming to terms with the many endings that moms of teenagers experience?but more than that, it''s about all the new beginnings on the horizon, and how moms can still hold their families close while letting them go. With compassion for the big feelings that accompany big transitions, Francis helps readers harness some of the mothering energy they''ve been directing toward their children and redirect it back toward nurturing themselves.

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Book SynopsisThis book is for anyone who has lost someone. It may have been recently, or it may have been years ago, but still it stings like it was yesterday. James Withey has known the grief beast since he was five, when his dad died, and it has followed him ever since. In his twenty years supporting people with their own grief, as a counsellor and social care worker, he has helped others work through their despair and reconcile the injustice of grief. With his trademark humour and warmth, he provides forty ways to help you live with and manage your grief no matter what stage you''re at. It provides comfort for when it all gets too much, ideas for when you feel at a loss for what to do and more than a laugh or two to balance out the sadness.Trade ReviewI loved this book so much. It was just so accessible, refreshing and practical. James has an irreverent ability to capture the often absurd realities of grief. I would happily gift this book to my closest friend if they were struggling with grief. James' writing is just so full of humour, compassion and depth. So engaging and real. He really wants to share the stuff that has helped him over the years. I found this book to be a generous gift for those folks looking to get to grips with and grow around their grief. A practical, productive and positive resource that will have you smiling through the tears and wishing you could meet James for a cup of coffee as you know you would both like and respect him -- Julie Stokes, OBE, author and founder of Winston's WishBeautiful, relatable, funny and true. This is a book that won't try to 'fix' you but attempts to fix the societal expectations we have around grief. James validates how it feels to exist in the world in the aftermath of loss and offers practical advice while avoiding all the usual platitudes and clichés. A book to be picked up and revisited time and time again. A true comfort for anyone experiencing grief -- Natasha Sholl, author of Founding, WantingI cried as I read it. But as James says, crying is a good thing. As is moving, shouting, screaming and holding on to hope - and laughing too in those moments of dark humour. The sentence I will treasure is: "Each life makes a splash, the ripples spread outwards."This is the best book about the everyday experience of coming to terms with grief that I've read. I understand what grieving means, and so does James. Abso-bloody-lutely -- Linda Gask, writer and psychiatristIn James' upbeat voice, he gives us forty great ways to manage grief -- Julia Samuel, psychotherapist and bestselling author of Grief WorksJames Withey has written the most comprehensive, thoughtful guide for anyone seeking to understand the complexities of grief. As an expertin thefield of mental health, his insights and suggestions are brilliant, supportiveand helpful. I also loved his personal stories and senseof humour, making this book relatableand appropriately funny. Yup, laugh-out-loud funny. Griever, to cry is expected;to laugh is divine. I wish I had this book years ago when I lost my son. I havebeen reading and writing aboutgrief for over twenty years, and his guideon grief is by far thebest I havehad theprivilegeto read -- Jane Edberg, artist and author of The Fine Art of Grieving: An Illustrated Memoir

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Book Synopsis**THE SUNDAY TIMES TOP 10 BESTSELLER, APRIL 2017**''The night before Charlie was born I had this dream. I dreamt that I was a soldier, riding into battle ... completely naked, and on the back of a large, inflatable duck.''Matt Coyne has become a hero for thousands of parents everywhere who are devoted followers of his popular blog, Man vs Baby.This is his book, and it is not your average parenting tome. It''s packed with completely impractical advice for the bewildered new mum or dad - stuff you won''t find anywhere else: from ''Profanity Bingo'' for labour to a categorisation of various nappy disasters. But, more than that, it is the story of how becoming a parent is a kind of beautiful insanity - a thing that changes you.Above all, Dummy will keep you laughing through the exhaustion, the mystery and the madness of bringing up your own children. This is the parenting book for real peoTrade ReviewA hero for dads everywhere * Daily Mirror *Very, very funny -- Phillip Schofield * This Morning *Hilarious but accurate account of finding your feet as a parent ... Matt Coyne's post has struck a chord with parents from all over the world * Daily Mail *Brutally honest rant on the reality of parenthood has taken the internet by storm * Sunday Telegraph *

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Book SynopsisIn Live Well to 101, Dr Dawn Harper, from Channel 4''s Embarrassing Bodies, urges you to start investing in your health now to improve your chances of enjoying your latter years to the full. This book is for anyone who enjoyed and learnt from The Longevity Book by Cameron Diaz or The Optimum Nutrition Bible by Patrick Holford. We are living longer than ever before. So it''s more important than ever that we take good care of our bodies and our health - and enjoy those extra years by keeping fit and well for as long as possible.Leading media medic Dr Dawn Harper has gathered together scientific research, her eight years'' experience on Channel 4''s Embarrassing Bodies and over twenty-one years as a GP for the NHS and on Harley Street to give the latest advice on the diet, exercise habits and lifestyle changes which have been clinically proven to improve longevity and quality of life.* If longTrade ReviewFull of practical tips that are achievable and sustainable. * Daily Mail *This is a book for every household. * Cotswold Life *

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Book SynopsisPerfect for fans of The Little Book of Hygge and Norwegian Wood, find the balance in life that is just right for you. Let Lola A. Åkerström, Editor-in-chief of Slow Travel Stockholm, be your companion to all things lagom.As the Swedish proverb goes, ''Lagom är bäst'' (The right amount is best). Lagom sums up the Swedish psyche and is the reason why Sweden is one of the happiest countries in the world with a healthy work-life balance and high standards of living.Lagom is a way of living that promotes harmony. It celebrates fairness, moderation and being satisfied with and taking proper care of what you''ve got, including your well-being, relationships, and possessions. It''s not about having too little or too much but about fully inviting contentment into our lives through making optimal decisions. Who better than Lola A. Åkerström to be your lagom guide? Sweden-based Lola is an award-winning write

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Book Synopsis*WINNER OF THE JHALAK PRIZE, THE INTERNATIONAL DYLAN THOMAS PRIZE AND THE AUTHORS'' CLUB BEST FIRST NOVEL AWARD**LONGLISTED FOR THE MAN BOOKER PRIZE**SHORTLISTED FOR THE GOLDSMITHS PRIZE AND THE GORDON BURN*''I was gripped... remarkable'' Robert Macfarlane, Guardian Books of the Year''A novel that doesn''t flinch, and demands change right now'' Ali Smith''A novel so of this moment that you don''t even realize you''ve waited your whole life for it'' Marlon JamesFor Selvon, Ardan and Yusuf, growing up under the towers of Stones Estate, summer means what it does anywhere: football, music and freedom. But now, after the killing of a British soldier, riots are spreading across the city, and nowhere is safe.While the fury swirls around them, Selvon and Ardan remain focused on their own obsessions, girls and grime. Their friend Yusuf is caught up in a different tide, a wave of radicalism surging through his locTrade ReviewGuy Gunaratne throws words against the wall and makes us watch them bounce. You feel the heat, reel from the sound, and bump to the unstoppable pulse. A novel so of this moment that you don't even realize you've waited your whole life for it.Guy Gunaratne throws words against the wall and makes us watch them bounce. You feel the heat, reel from the sound, and bump to the unstoppable pulse. A novel so of this moment that you don't even realize you've waited your whole life for it.Gunaratne has a gift for inhabiting the lives of his characters, and has used that gift here to give life to Londoners who are not often seen in contemporary fiction... a very fine novel * New York Times *Gunaratne has a gift for inhabiting the lives of his characters, and has used that gift here to give life to Londoners who are not often seen in contemporary fiction... a very fine novel * New York Times *Utterly alive. Joyous in its language * New Yorker *Utterly alive. Joyous in its language * New Yorker *A beautiful, fierce storm of a book, full of courage and hopeA beautiful, fierce storm of a book, full of courage and hopeWhat a voice. What an ear for language. No mean feat to capture the street, the nuance of black experience, the architecture of so many different lives. It's a brave and original piece of workWhat a voice. What an ear for language. No mean feat to capture the street, the nuance of black experience, the architecture of so many different lives. It's a brave and original piece of workA riotous hymn to urban life... passionate, compelling * Guardian *A riotous hymn to urban life... passionate, compelling * Guardian *This is cracking. Original, honest voices and a vivid portrayal of a London rarely seen in literatureThis is cracking. Original, honest voices and a vivid portrayal of a London rarely seen in literatureA vivid and affecting account of estate life, both blighted by frustration and elevated by dreams we can all recognise and share. Guy's characters are drawn with compassion and flair, and I was captivated by their humanityA vivid and affecting account of estate life, both blighted by frustration and elevated by dreams we can all recognise and share. Guy's characters are drawn with compassion and flair, and I was captivated by their humanityA timely read, addressing the urgent questions of our divided society. We're sure Guy is set for big things * Metro *A timely read, addressing the urgent questions of our divided society. We're sure Guy is set for big things * Metro *Gritty, grotesque; graceful and beautiful. This is the London that we call homeGritty, grotesque; graceful and beautiful. This is the London that we call homeThis novel is a love letter to the language of London's streets and to its people, but also a blistering look at a city on the edge that'll sweep you up until you reach the book's breathless, devastating conclusion * Stylist *This novel is a love letter to the language of London's streets and to its people, but also a blistering look at a city on the edge that'll sweep you up until you reach the book's breathless, devastating conclusion * Stylist *A blistering debut unlike anything I've read before. This is a powerful, raw, yet heartrending account of 48 hours on a London estate * BBC.co.uk *A blistering debut unlike anything I've read before. This is a powerful, raw, yet heartrending account of 48 hours on a London estate * BBC.co.uk *The prose remains alive, alert and subtly integrated, with various accents and non-standard Englishes raising themselves up to the same very high literary watermark. This is one of the hardest things to pull off for a prose stylist. The Dominican-born American writer Junot Diaz is, possibly, the finest living exponent of it. Gunaratne is no doubt on his way. What you are left with - always a treat though not by any stretch as essential to all writing as some would have you believe - is a prose that benefits from being read aloud. But more so, a prose that just plain deserves to be read * Irish Times *The prose remains alive, alert and subtly integrated, with various accents and non-standard Englishes raising themselves up to the same very high literary watermark. This is one of the hardest things to pull off for a prose stylist. The Dominican-born American writer Junot Diaz is, possibly, the finest living exponent of it. Gunaratne is no doubt on his way. What you are left with - always a treat though not by any stretch as essential to all writing as some would have you believe - is a prose that benefits from being read aloud. But more so, a prose that just plain deserves to be read * Irish Times *In Our Mad and Furious City is fraught and heartbreaking at the same time, with a biting, in-your-face clarity to it that you can't ignore. It's a searing marvel of a novel * Belfast Telegraph *In Our Mad and Furious City is fraught and heartbreaking at the same time, with a biting, in-your-face clarity to it that you can't ignore. It's a searing marvel of a novel * Belfast Telegraph *In Our Mad and Furious City is our favourite debut of 2018. Gunaratne draws on growing up in north-west London in this tale of 48 hours on a council estate, where three young boys dream of escaping * Glamour *In Our Mad and Furious City is our favourite debut of 2018. Gunaratne draws on growing up in north-west London in this tale of 48 hours on a council estate, where three young boys dream of escaping * Glamour *This riotous hymn to urban life takes a passionate, compelling look at youth culture * Guardian *This riotous hymn to urban life takes a passionate, compelling look at youth culture * Guardian *Two days of race riots, three teenage boys on a north London estate and a grittily realistic patois throughout make this debut glitter despite the darkness * Evening Standard *Two days of race riots, three teenage boys on a north London estate and a grittily realistic patois throughout make this debut glitter despite the darkness * Evening Standard *Already hailed as a modern masterpiece, this timely and authentic portrayal of life for young men living on our city estates is as mesmerising as it is vital * Heat *Already hailed as a modern masterpiece, this timely and authentic portrayal of life for young men living on our city estates is as mesmerising as it is vital * Heat *

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Book Synopsis''If you feel stuck in your life, you can''t afford not to read this book. In her powerfully engaging and relatable style, Britt takes you on a practical journey through understanding the practical neuroscience of stuck and what it''s going to take for you to get your life moving on your own terms. Highly recommended.''Alex Howard, founder and chairman of The Optimum Health Clinic, creator of Therapeutic Coaching, and author of Decode Your FatigueA research-based tool kit for moving past what''s holding you back - in life, in love, and in work.We all experience stuckness in our lives. We feel stuck in our relationships, career paths, body struggles, addiction issues, and more. Many of us know what we need to do to move forward--but find ourselves unable to take the leap to make it happen. And then we blame and shame ourselves, and stay in a loop of self-doubt that goes nowhere.The good news is you''re not lazy, crazy, o

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Book SynopsisA one-stop resource for anyone wanting to improve their flexibility.The Stretching Bible will help anyone gain mobility, improve sporting performance, and prevent common muscular injuries. A highly practical title, it clearly explains the science, benefits and dos and don''ts of stretching followed by a range of stretches categorized by body part (quads, calves), activity (working at the office, rising in the morning), sport (rowing, tennis) or injury (hamstring strain, tennis elbow). This book is illustrated with simple diagrams at the beginning of each body part chapter to pinpoint the location of the muscles to be stretched, and contains real-life case studies from athletes in the sport-specific section to explain how stretching has enhanced their performance or reduced injury and expert opinions on stretching from physiotherapists, doctors and coaches.Trade ReviewStretching is incredibly important, but is frequently overlooked… This book teaches you all about the many stretches you can do to ease your aches and pains and improve your mobility… Read for answers to all of your stretching questions and then some * Women's Fitness *Lexie Williamson devised The Stretching Bible with those common obstacles that stop us rehabilitating properly in mind. As well as specific moves for every part of the body, Williamson has devised a series of stretches for 20 different sports… to reduce injury, build strength, and enhance performance. * Triathlon Plus *The Stretching Bible is the perfect way for anyone to take their stretching to the next level * Women's Fitness *Table of ContentsIntroduction Stretching by Anatomy: Each section features individual stretches plus four sequences Stretching Sequences: Eight-step targeted routines for all ages and flexibility levels Stretches by Sport: Twenty sports each with six warm-up and ten cool down stretches Acknowledgements Index

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Book SynopsisMichelin-starred chef Tom Kerridge explains how to diet by keeping all of the good stuff and none of the boring stuff.Tom Kerridge has positively transformed his life over the past year: he shed over one hundred and forty pounds and got his weight firmly under control. How has he done it? Not via ''clean eating'', nor by denying himself some of his favorite foods. He has cut down on carbs and booze, and has increased his intake of protein, fruit and vegetables, whilst retaining his signature flavors and big, bold, hearty dishes. This book reveals Tom''s story, his five-step program, and his go-to recipes that help with weight loss in a no-compromise, no-nonsense way. Think warm salads, sumptuous steaks (with no fries), delicious dark chocolate desserts and lots more . . . It''s win-win!Trade ReviewIn this inspirational new book, Tom Kerridge has blended delicious eats with science! His recipes are mouth-watering, but also educate us about which foods may enhance our dopamine levels and improve our mood * Dr Rachel Gow *‘Delicious recipes that will actually make you enjoy your health kick’ * Independent *‘The poster boy for achievable and sustainable weight loss’ * Men’s Health *‘Yes, this really is a diet! And it’s the most delicious one you’ll ever try’ * Daily Mail *

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Book SynopsisTHE BESTSELLING GUIDE TO CHANGING YOUR LIFE WITH CBTCognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is a self-help technique that has worked for millions and can work for you! It is regularly prescribed as a treatment for illnesses like depression, and recommended by healthcare professionals in dealing with issues from anxiety and eating disorders to stress and anger management.This bestselling, practical primer shows you how you can apply CBT techniques in your life and focus on using altered patterns of thinking to achieve goals and overcome problems. It explains what CBT is, how you can use it, and provides detailed examples that show you how to be more assertive, raise your self-esteem, and transform your mentality - becoming happier and more positive in the process. Now fully updated to cover the growth of third-wave approaches to behavioural therapy, including mindfulness, the new edition of this classic book will help you turn your life around.AB

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Book SynopsisImagine a life without limitation - learn techniques to combat self-doubt, maximise success and improve everyday happiness.

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Book SynopsisOffers a personal, in-depth insight into the exciting work of media make-up. Written for all media make-up students, in particular those studying a VRQ at Levels 2 and 3, this edition has been updated in accordance with the new NOS.Table of Contents1 Media make-up as a career 2 Basic beauty make-up 3 Working in beauty and fashion 4 Contemporary hair 5 Body art and airbrushing 6 Working in theatre 7 Working in television and cinematography 8 Wigs and hairpieces 9 Period make-up and hair 10 Facial hair 11 Casualty effects 12 Prosthetics 13 Character make-up 14 Launching your career

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Book SynopsisFully updated in line with the latest National Occupational Standards, this 5th Edition of the bestselling textbook, Professional Beauty Therapy: Level 3 by Lorraine Nordmann, has been restructured and updated to reflect the changing needs of the beauty industry and students working towards their Level 3 qualification. Written in Nordmann's trademark engaging and professional style this trusted and respected book is the only Level 3 textbook endorsed by Habia and VTCT, and is a must-have for any advanced beauty therapy student. It is suitable for those studying for the Level 3 qualification with all awarding associations.New to this EditionNew 'Business of Beauty Therapy' chapter includes coverage of employment opportunities, the skills, values and behaviours that underpin the delivery of beauty therapy treatments; plus the all-important legal side of the business, promotion, stock control, sustainability and ethics.Extended 'Science of Beauty Therapy' chapter with in-depth coverage oTable of Contents1 The Business of Beauty Therapy 2 The Science of Beauty Therapy 3 Consultation Practice and Techniques 4 Facial and Body Electrical Treatments 5 Electrical epilation 6 Body Massage: Manual and Gyratory Techniques 7 Massage Using Pre-blended Aromatherapy Oils 8 Stone Therapy Treatments 9 Indian Head Massage 10 Self-tanning 11 Male and Female Intimate Waxing

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Book Synopsis- ''Illuminating . . . an important book'' Sunday Times- ''A fascinating journey through the social, cultural and historical meanings of breastfeeding. A sublime book'' Elinor Cleghorn, author of Unwell Women- ''Erudite, intimate and compelling . . . a long-overdue history'' Leah Hazard, author of Hard Pushed- ''A story for us all'' BBC History MagazineMilk is elemental. It is the first thing we look for at birth and, for most, it is the first substance to touch our tongues after we enter the world. It is the promise of nourishment, of care, of life.Using the arc of her own experience, cultural historian Joanna Wolfarth takes us on an intimate journey of discovery beyond mother and baby, asking how the world views caregivers, their bodies, their labour and their communal bonds. By bringing together art, social histories, philosophy, folk wisdom and contemporary interviews with women from across the world, Milk Trade ReviewCompassionate, compelling and beautifully told, Milk is a fascinating journey through the social, cultural and historical meanings of breastfeeding. Through her intricate, personal and tender research, Wolfarth deftly explores the human complexities of caring, nurturing and nourishing. A sublime book -- ELINOR CLEGHORN, author of UNWELL WOMENA feminist blend of memoir and history . . . Wolfarth takes us on an illuminating tour of shifting attitudes and practices . . . as a cultural historian she is excellent at detailing how motherhood changes her perspective of art . . . this is an important book: however personal each mother's "journey" may seem, there are always bigger forces at play -- Francesca Angelini * THE SUNDAY TIMES *Erudite, intimate and compelling, Milk is a long-overdue history of humanity's first food -- LEAH HAZARD, author of HARD PUSHEDThe beauty of Wolfarth's storytelling is difficult to convey . . . [Milk] is a story for us all * BBC HISTORY MAGAZINE *Milk is a fascinating book, a rigorous and intimate study of something at once essential to life, and yet too often overlooked. Wolfarth uses breastfeeding as a lens through which to examine and critique the structures of motherhood, but it's also a text suffused with love and care, and I felt equal parts enlightened and comforted after reading it -- MIRANDA WARD, author of ADRIFTSensitively drawn and full of insight, this is an intelligent and inventive new approach to a subject that should matter to all humans. Stunning -- JENNIE AGG, author of LIFE, ALMOSTI adored Milk. It is such an open-hearted, tender, gorgeous book; the way Wolfarth writes of mothers and milk so carefully crafted and so caring in equal measure. Art and bodies are interwoven so beautifully it becomes a dance; one that pays tribute to our ancestors and our experience, both individual and collective. We are asked in myriad ways what exactly it means to give sustenance, to nurture, to give ourselves over to a small stranger we are changed by forever; no matter how we fed them. An important, non-judgmental and truly healing book; I am most grateful for it indeed -- Kerri ní Dochartaigh, author of THIN PLACES

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Book SynopsisAbigail Wheatley (Author) Growing up in Australia and the UK, Abigail often found herself covered in paint or flour, or lost in a book. After a BA in English and a PhD on Medieval Castles, she combined her interests writing Usborne children's books - from cookery, craft and castles to science and unicorns.

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Book SynopsisBlending humour and behavioural economics, the New York Times bestselling author of Predictably Irrational delves into the truly illogical world of personal finance to help people better understand why they make bad financial decisions, and gives them the knowledge they need to make better ones.Why does paying for things often feel like it causes physical pain?Why does it cost you money to act as your own real estate agent?Why are we comfortable overpaying for something now just because we’ve overpaid for it before?In Small Change, world renowned economist Dan Ariely answers these intriguing questions and many more as he explains how our irrational behaviour often interferes with our best intentions when it comes to managing our finances. Partnering with financial comedian and writer Jeff Kreisler, Ariely takes us deep inside our minds to expose the hidden motivations that are secretly driving our choices about money.Exploring a wide range of everyday topics – from credit card debt and household budgeting to holiday sales – Ariely and Kreisler demonstrate how our ideas about dollars and cents are often wrong and cost us more than we know. Mixing case studies and anecdotes with tangible advice and lessons, they cut through the unconscious fears and desires driving our worst financial instincts and teach us how to improve our money habits.Fascinating, engaging, funny and essential, Small Change is a sound investment, providing us with the practical tools we need to understand and improve our financial choices, save and spend smarter and ultimately live better.Published in the US as Dollars and Sense.Trade ReviewEngaging and funny, rife with anecdotes and advice, the book defangs a difficult topic while teaching a lot. * Publishers Weekly *A user-friendly and often entertaining treatise on how to be a more discerning, vastly more aware handler of money. * Kirkus Reviews *If you want to know why you always buy a bigger television than you intended, or why you think it's perfectly fine to spend a few dollars on a cup of coffee at Starbucks, or why people feel better after taking a 50-cent aspirin but continue to complain of a throbbing skull when they're told the pill they took just cost one penny, Ariely has the answer. -- Daniel Gross * Newsweek *Ariely raises the bar for everyone. in the increasingly crowded field of popular cognitive science and behavioural economics, he writes with an unusual combination of verve and sagacity. * Washington Post *If you want to get better at making good financial decisions, read “Dollars and Sense”…What the two authors do brilliantly is take behavioral economics and make it accessible. * Washington Post *

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Book SynopsisDiscover eight powerful mindset shifts that enable leaders and seekers of all ages to thrive in a time of unprecedented change and uncertainty.Being adaptable and flexible have always been hallmarks of effective leadership and a fulfilling life. But in a world of so much—and faster-paced—change, and an ever-faster pace of change, flexibility and resilience can be stretched to their breaking points. The quest becomes how to find calm and lasting meaning in the midst of enduring chaos. A world in flux calls for a new mindset, one that treats constant change and uncertainty as a feature, not a bug. Flux helps readers open this mindset—a flux mindset—and develop eight “flux superpowers” that flip conventional ideas about leadership, success, and well-being on their heads. They empower people to see change in new ways, craft new responses, and ultimately reshape their relationship to change from the inside out. April Rinne defines these eight flux superpowers: Run slower.See what''s invisible.Get lost.Start with trust.Know your “enough.”Create your portfolio career.Be all the more human (and serve other humans).Let go of the future. Whether readers are sizing up their career, reassessing their values, designing a product, building an organization, trying to inspire their colleagues, or simply showing up more fully in the world, enjoying a flux mindset and activating their flux superpowers will keep readers grounded even when the ground is too often shifting beneath them. 

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Book Synopsis"Very readable, comprehensive, up-to-date... an excellent guide." - Isaac Schiff, MD, Harvard Medical School Deeply optimistic, reassuring, and essential, the book the North American Menopause Society called “required reading” is now revised and updated, with over 20 percent new material that incorporates the latest medical findings, cutting-edge research, and best-practices advice. Expertly separating fact from fiction in the latest “breakthrough” medical studies, it shows you what to pay attention to, and what you can ignore. Learn about the role of hormones and the latest advances in hormone therapy. The truth about hot flashes and how to deal with getting one at work. The impact of menopause on sexuality and how to manage an up-and-down libido. There are chapters on heart health (how to protect it), moods (how to ride them out), and exercise (how to stretch without strain). And finally, why this period of life can be a natural springboard to staying healthy, feeling great, and looking beautiful for the next act of your life. Your Questions, Your Answers: ·Is it possible that I could get another period after more than a year without one? ·Losing weight at midlife feels like an uphill battle—what’s the healthiest approach? ·How do I perform a breast self-exam? ·Is hormone therapy necessary—and if so, which one is right for me? ·How effective are Kegel exercises, and how do I do them? ·I’m starting to get adult acne—is this normal?

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Book SynopsisAn allergy diagnosis can be overwhelming and life changing but this book provides brings together all the in-depth information and practical tips you need. It includes interviews with the country's leading allergy experts, advice from people living with allergies and has been endorsed by Allergy UK. Living With Allergies provides insight into each allergic condition, how to cope at different life stages and information on diagnosis, treatment and everyday management. It also includes tips the doctors don't tell you: How do you manage allergy anxiety? How do you keep your child safe at school? How can you travel abroad with allergies? This book will help you learn how to live with allergies in a proactive and positive way.

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Book SynopsisA Book of the Year in The Observer and The Times and winner of the Visionary Honours Award.'David Harewood writes with rare honesty and fearless self-analysis about his experiences of racism and what ultimately led to his descent into psychosis . . . This book is, in itself, a physical manifestation of that hopeful journey.' - David Olusoga, author of Black and BritishThis powerful and provocative memoir charts critically acclaimed actor David Harewood’s life from working class Birmingham to the bright lights of Hollywood. He shares insights from his recovery after an experience of psychosis and uncovers devastating family history. Maybe I Don't Belong Here is a groundbreaking account of the impact of everyday racism on Black mental health and a rallying cry to examine the biases that shape our society.As a young actor, David had a psychotic breakdown and was sectioned under the Mental Health Act. He was physically restrained by six police officers, sedated, then hospitalized and transferred to a locked ward. Only now, thirty years later, has he been able to process what he went through.What caused this breakdown and how did David recover to become a successful actor? How did his experiences growing up contribute to a rupture in his sense of his place in the world? David’s compelling story poses the question: Is it possible to be Black and British and feel welcome and whole?'One of the best books on mental health, race, Britain and the thrill of acting I have ever read.' – Stephen FryTrade ReviewOne of the best books on mental health, race, Britain and the thrill of acting I have ever read. You will fall in love with the miraculous David Harewood as he grows up, stumbles, falls and rises in triumph. This incredible, touching and inspiring story will change lives. -- Stephen FryDavid Harewood writes with rare honesty and fearless self-analysis about his experiences of racism and what ultimately led to his descent into psychosis at the age of twenty-three. With equal candour, David plots the story of his recovery. This book is, in itself, a physical manifestation of that hopeful journey. -- David Olusoga, author of Black and BritishHeartwarming, eye-opening, gut-wrenching... Maybe I Don’t Belong Here shines a light on the interplay between race, identity and mental well-being with tremendous moral courage. -- David Lammy, MPAn eye-opening read and a subject we don’t hear enough about -- The GuardianStartling and thought-provoking -- The Sunday TimesSuch a powerful and necessary read...Don't wait until Black History Month to pick up this book, it's a must-read just now. -- Candice Brathwaite, Sunday Times bestselling author of I Am Not Your Baby Mother and Sista, Sister

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Book Synopsis‘I love this book. Strong, clever, intelligent advice with soul.’Mary Portas‘A wonderful look at how to transform our homes to be more mindfully aligned with our true nature and a reflection of who we are.’Fearne Cotton‘A happy home is a fundamental building block of happiness, and Michelle’s book is an essential, step-by-step guide to creating a home we love.’Arianna Huffington, Founder & CEO, Thrive Global‘A must-have read for anyone looking to improve not just their home but also their quality of life within it.’Matthew Williamson Be happier, healthier and more empowered with Michelle Ogundehin’s step-by-step practical guide to creating a home that supports your well-being.Whether that home is owned or rented, small or large, and regardless of how much money you have, Happy Inside shows you how to harness its potential in pursuit of becoming your best self. If you want to feel calm, content, soothed or energized, you must begin with what surrounds you. This comprehensive guide covers everything from how to create more light and space to how to get a good night’s sleep; the path to a perfect sofa and why a dining table is your most vital piece of furniture. Plus, how to decorate to promote joy; the importance of play (and circular side tables); your definitive capsule kitchen kit; and why your hallway is where it all starts. Combining Michelle’s knowledge of Buddhist philosophy, mindfulness, colour psychology and good design, Happy Inside is your one-stop guide to living well.Welcome to the healthy home revolution!Trade ReviewI love this book. Strong, clever, intelligent advice with soul. -- Mary PortasA wonderful look at how to transform our homes to be more mindfully aligned with our true nature and a reflection of who we are. -- Fearne CottonA happy home is a fundamental building block of happiness, and Michelle's book is an essential, step-by-step guide to creating a home we love. -- Arianna Huffington, Founder & CEO, Thrive GlobalA must-have read for anyone looking to improve not just their home but also their quality of life within it. -- Matthew WilliamsonPractical guidance on making the most of what we have in order to find inner calm and outer contentment * ELLE Decoration UK *

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Book SynopsisRamla Ali's life inside and outside the ring represents her ruthless refusal to quit and passion to fight for what she believes in.In her first book, Ramla details ten key fights - a combination of life's constant challenges and real bouts she's endured both in and outside of the ring - that have shaped her remarkable rise to date.From her arrival in England as a refugee to being drawn to the energy and spirit of her first boxercise class; from the adrenaline of her first amateur fights to how she often powered on alone, searching for a community of women like her, and her biggest win of all: letting love into her life.Each relatable lesson is packed full of honesty and urgency, powering the reader on to become their own champion.Trade ReviewRamla has been an inspiration to me and so many other people around the world. I hope you can take as much out of this book as I did. Long may the journey continue! -- Anthony JoshuaRamla Ali is an extraordinary individual. Her immense strength is rivalled only by her compassion and she channels this fire with a cool head and endless determination resulting in a remarkable life, and a book that is a gripping and essential read. -- Camilla ThurlowRamla is a role model for all women, strength and focus like no other. Her spirit and fight inspire me. -- Katie Piper

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Book SynopsisShame, shame we know your nameDo we own it? Being a woman that is. Do we fuck! We live in fear of how we look, what we eat, how we age and what we do. Wow, it's 2022 and we're still churning out that same old shit. I've been told as you get older you care less. Fucking great. I can't wait to be menopausal with skunk-like grey track lines in my hair, saggier tits, and miserable as shit. I don't know about you, but I'd quite like to have that experience - the no-fucks-experience that is - now, before that all happens. To have the confidence to believe in who I am. It's a push we all have to make - whether it be in our confidence over our bodies, who we are as people, or what goes on inside our mind - and we all have to work at it. It's baby steps. So let's take it back to those tiny steps, because all mountains that are climbed don't happen without practice, perseverance, self-belief and a fuck ton of work.

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Book SynopsisDee Jensen's life is about to get complicated...She's just found out that if she wants to start a family she needs to get on with it - fast. But her almost-definitely boyfriend Nat has almost-definitely just broken up with her.Could platonic co-parenting - where two friends have a child together with no romantic connection - be the easy answer?Dee finds herself suggesting the idea to a chef she's just met called Andy. And in the cold light of day he doesn't find it as laughable as she does...But will feelings surface along the way?And, in her heart of hearts, does Dee even want a baby?________________Praise for It's Complicated:'A beautiful ode to finding your place in the world, I related to Dee all too well. Charming, romantic and fresh, It's Complicated will make so very many women feel seen when it comes to the should-I-shouldn't-I baby conundrum of our thirties. Gorgeous' Laura Jane Williams'A fantastic storyteller, and a brilliant observer of modern life - she makes me laugh out loud!' Daisy Buchanan'Sharply observed, witty, and brimming with heart, It's Complicated asks readers an age-old question: What's love got to do with it (having a family)?, and answers it with panache' Lauren Ho'I absolutely adored It's Complicated: Emma has such a sharp sense of what makes us human, what irrational sparks make us fall in love, what friendships are made of. . . I inhaled this book and felt better for it' Bethany Rutter'Full of warmth, wit and a cast of characters that will stay with me for a long time' Caroline Khoury'Warm, kind-hearted and delightfully sharp and witty, this is exactly what I expected from Emma's consistently compelling, charming writing' Laura Kay'Fresh, pacey, surprising, and so intelligently and stylishly written' Niamh Hargan

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Book Synopsis'A habit-forming work of genius' STYLIST'Adrienne is here to motivate and encourage us all' FEARNE COTTON________________________________The Power Hour message is simple: taking an hour for yourselves and your aspirations isn't selfish or impossible, it's essential. This book will show you how to harness the first hour of your day in order to achieve your goals - whether those are starting a business, getting fit or pursuing your passion - before the rest of the world wakes up and starts competing for your attention. Most importantly, it will make you realise that it is always possible to make a change and create a life you love.Stop waiting for the right time, or for more time. Start with just one hour today.________________________________'Bursting with ideas' INDEPENDENT'Read this book' EMMA GANNON'A bible' EVENING STANDARD'Invaluable' MARIE CLAIRE'A must-read' GLAMOUR'Hugely inspirational' LAUREN ARMES'Authentic' VOGUE'I love this book' JAKE HUMPHREYTrade ReviewAdrienne is here to motivate and encourage us all. This book will help us get the best out of ourselves.—FEARNE COTTONAdrienne's energy, enthusiasm and knowledge has had a huge impact on me, both physically and mentally. Read this book, follow her work and you will feel like you have your own personal mentor.—EMMA GANNON, author of The Multi-Hyphen MethodI love this book ... Power Hour changed my mindset, energised me, and meant every day started positively.—JAKE HUMPHREY, host of High PerformanceA bible for making the most of your mornings to make steps towards achieving your goals, big or small.—Evening StandardA handbook to help you make the most of that hour, sharing the tools needed to improve your mindset, hone your habits and find focus and purpose . . . Adrienne's voice is an authentic one, gained over years of graft and determination . . . Her can-do attitude is inspiring.—VogueShares invaluable insight into seizing life with both hands and making the most of it ... Jam-packed full of helpful - and realistic - tips and tricks to help you boost your positive mindset, pursue your passions, and build a life you love.—Marie ClaireA habit-forming work of genius.—StylistPower Hour is here to give you the energetic inspiration and practical guidance you need to achieve your goals in 2021. A must-read for the new year, Power Hour is full of motivating tools and actionable advice that will help you to make the year ahead your best yet.—GlamourBursting with ideas about making the most of the first hour of your day, pursuing your passions and achieving your goals ... Upbeat and inspiring.—IndependentAdrienne Herbert's new book Power Hour combines her own life experiences along with lessons shared by athletes, writers and theorists from her hit podcast series of the same name, to inspire others to take time for themselves and focus on the life they want.—Happiful

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Book Synopsis'Powerful and poignant, this book is for anyone who has struggled with mental health challenges' Lori Gottlieb'[An] invaluable book' Andrew Solomon'A unique, hopeful, essential guide. You Are Not Alone is a treasure' Bruce D. PerryThis singular book is a powerful reminder that help is here, and you are never alone.Millions of people across the world are affected by mental illness every year. Yet the mental healthcare industry remains chaotic, underfunded and often inaccessible, with many people asking themselves the same questions: What does it mean when different doctors give me different diagnoses? Will I be on medication my whole life? Will I ever feel better?You Are Not Alone is here to offer help and compassion. Written by Dr Ken Duckworth, whose own entry into psychiatry was inspired by his father's lifelong battle with bipolar disorder, this comprehensive guide pairs medical expertise with the empathy of someone who gets it.

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Book SynopsisA ground-breaking argument about children, racism and how to build the antiracist society of the future - from the author of the million-copy global bestseller How To Be an Antiracist*A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER*'One of the pre-eminent intellectuals on race' OWEN JONESHow do kids think about race? How are they affected by it? At what age should we talk to them about racism? What is the best way to do that? How can we raise our children to be antiracist?In this inspiring and deeply personal investigation, Ibram X. Kendi explains how to safeguard our children from racism and how we can all participate in fostering a new generation of antiracists.His essential and revolutionary insight is that our instinct to protect our children from racism by not talking about it is entirely wrong. Using the science of childhood development, illustrated with his own experiences as a father, he shows that only by teaching our children about the realities of racism from the youngest age can we truly protect them and build the antiracist society of the future.---Praise for How To Be an Antiracist (over 1 million copies sold worldwide by August 2020):'One of the US's most respected scholars of race and history' Afua Hirsch, Guardian'Transformative and revolutionary' Robin DiAngelo, author of White Fragility'The most courageous book to date on the problem of race' The New York TimesTrade ReviewOne of the US's most respected scholars of race and history -- Afua HirschOur most trusted voice on antiracism reveals the critical role of parents, caregivers, and teachers in fostering either racist or antiracist attitudes in all children. Rendered intimate with stories from his own childhood and his parenting journey, Ibram X. Kendi once again lights the way. This book is as compassionate as it is cogent and timely -- Julie Lythcott-Haims, New York Times bestselling author of How to Raise an AdultCould hardly be more relevant ... it feels like a light switch being flicked on -- Owen Jones on How To Be an AntiracistTransformative and revolutionary -- Robin DiAngelo, author of White Fragility, on How To Be an AntiracistCombines Kendi's personal experience as a parent with his scholarly expertise in showing how racism affects every step of a child's life ... Like all his books, this one is accessible to everyone regardless of race or class. Read it." * LA Times, “10 books to add to your reading list in June” *The most courageous book to date on the problem of race in the Western mind * The New York Times on How To Be an Antiracist *A must-read -- June Sarpong, author of Diversify, on How To Be an AntiracistSo vital -- Ijeoma Oluo, author of So You Want to Talk About Race, on How To Be an AntiracistKendi lays out an antiracism plan for caregivers in this knockout combination of memoir and parenting guide... Kendi succeeds marvelously in connecting the personal to the systemic, showing how structural inequalities have personal costs-"Who knows how much potential racism has buried?" This will be an invaluable resource for any parent or teacher who want to set kids on the path to antiracism early * Publishers Weekly (starred review) *The National Book Award-winning author uses his own life to illustrate the need for anti-racist policy and practices in American schools and homes...The author's vulnerability about his own parenting mistakes and schooling mishaps clarify racist structures with empathy, clarity, and hope for change... an excellent introduction to how racism impacts children across the life span. A useful anti-racist memoir about how anti-racism can make the world safer for all children * Kirkus *Both memoir and call to action, Kendi's insightful book rightly encourages the critical thinking all adults need to engage the children they love in the most essential conversations about racism. Don't fool yourself, silence is not a helpful strategy! If you want to raise empowered, antiracist children, read this book, take a deep breath, and start talking! -- Beverly Daniel Tatum, Ph.D., author of Why Are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria? and Other Conversations About RaceThe littlest human being can learn to be an antiracist. Antiracist parenting is imperative, as white supremacists are recruiting on the internet daily; parents need to be proactive by developing the skills and language to understand the parenting journey of antiracism. With love and vulnerability, and the remarkable brilliance we have now come to expect in his books, Kendi walks us through this journey. No matter where you are as an antiracist parent or the age of your child, this book is for you -- Bettina Love, author of We Want to do More Than Survive: Abolitionist Teaching and the Pursuit of Educational Freedom

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Book SynopsisA major update and revision of the essential program for reading problems at any level, incorporating the latest breakthroughs in science, educational methods, technology and legal accommodations. 'Sally Shaywitz is an amazing woman... no one has a better understanding of dyslexia' - Bob DylanDyslexia is the most common learning disorder in the world, affecting one in five individuals. Now Drs Sally and Jonathan Shaywitz give us a substantially updated and augmented edition of her classic work, Overcoming Dyslexia, drawing on an additional fifteen years of ground-breaking scientific research to offer new information on both the big picture and the specific details of dyslexia and reading problems, and providing the tools that parents, teachers and dyslexic individuals of any age need. This updated edition offers:* New chapters on the latest science-based diagnosis of dyslexia, identifying the at-risk child, dyslexia in post-menopausal women, and implications of associated anxiety and ADHD in dyslexia* State-of-the-art information on universal screening for dyslexia as early as the first year of school - why and how to efficiently and effectively screen young children* An expanded chapter on choosing the best school for a dyslexic child and new chapters examining exciting innovative school models* New chapters focused on higher education, including preparing a dyslexic for university, choosing a university or higher education course for a dyslexic student and making the university experience work* The latest advances in digital technology that increase a dyslexic's ability to help him or herself* Extensively updated material on helping dyslexic individuals of all ages become better readers, with detailed home programs to enhance reading at different ages and levels* How to use compassion and exciting new knowledge to build and strengthen a child's self-esteem and resilience * Insightful stories of outstanding men, women and young adults who are dyslexic and thriving and how they succeeded. Acclaimed by experts and parents alike, Overcoming Dyslexia provides anyone who is struggling with reading problems with the necessary reassurance that, through hard work and the right help, such difficulties can be overcome.Trade ReviewSally Shaywitz has illuminated the inner workings of dyslexic minds * Time *An important book... For the first time, scientists are understanding how the brain works... in the act of reading. Front and centre now is Sally Shaywitz. * The Baltimore Sun *In this gem of a book, Dr Sally Shaywitz uses her voice, her images, her brain... to shine a piercing and clarifying light on what we so inadequately call 'dyslexia'. What is more, she shows how almost everyone can overcome it. * Daniel D. Federman, MD, former Dean for Medical Education at Harvard Medical School *Shaywitz's groundbreaking work builds an important bridge from the laboratory to the home and classroom * Publishers Weekly *Drawing on scientific research and her own case histories, Shaywitz explains what causes dyslexia, how to identify it, and how to help children and adults overcome it. In highly accessible language, Shaywitz explains recent technology and research that pinpoint areas of the brain that control the ability to read ... [A] tremendously helpful resource. * Booklink *No one has a better understanding of dyslexia and how it affects young children. Her work in this field is unmatched. Sally's tireless advocacy for those who have this learning disability has to be an inspiration... Her constant fight to change public policy as it relates to the way dyslexia functions and is understood in schools should be deeply meaningful to anyone who cares about children in today's world. * Bob Dylan *

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Book Synopsis__________Out now: the knockout number one bestseller by Eddie Hearn. Find out about success and mindset, by one of boxing's most respected and influential promoters. WINNER AT THE SPORTS BOOK AWARDS *The Sunday Times Number One Business Bestseller*'Relentless fizzes with Hearn's work ethic' - Financial Times__________What does it take to succeed? What is the mindset required to be the best? How do you stay at the top of your field? How do you come back from failure?Eddie Hearn knows what it takes. In his remarkable career, Hearn has worked alongside some of the biggest names in sports entertainment and has seen first-hand the grit and relentless determination that it takes to succeed.Structured around the key skills that Eddie Hearn values the most, this book looks at his business, life, and the drive to succeed. Covering subjects such as discipline, passion, preparation, motivation and failure, this book shows you what it takes to get the most in your life and career.In this insightful and revealing book, Eddie talks about the highs and lows of his career - from negotiating a billion dollar boxing deal to selling out Wembley for the Joshua Klitschko fight - and draws the valuable lessons that we can learn from boxing's toughest performers.__________'Arguably the world's most powerful boxing promoter' - Financial Times'The most powerful man in British boxing' Business Insider'Eddie Hearn has been at the forefront of boxing's resurgence' GQ'The biggest promoter in boxing' Square Mile__________The perfect book for when life deals a knockout blow, an invaluable guide about making the most from life, drawn from the hard-won lessons of one of the most successful boxing promoters in the world.

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Book Synopsis'If you want to be more present, more reactive and have more fun - this book is for you' SARA PASCOE'Funny, insightful and inspiring' RACHEL PARRIS'Essential reading for anyone wanting to do life, but better' CARIAD LLOYD'A wonderfully witty, charmingly personal guide to the art of improvisation for the stage & life' DEBORAH FRANCES WHITEAn improviser's guide to embracing whatever life throws at you!PIPPA EVANS is an expert in saying Yes - and No. She's a master of thinking on her feet, but has also had to learn how to go with the flow. In this book she's passing on everything she's learnt from her award winning improv career, as both a performer and teacher, so YOU can take centre stage in your own life.In telling her story, delving into the craft of improvisation, and sharing fun exercises and practice you can do at home, Pippa will help you become fully yourself - realising your potential and ability to adapt to the ever changing world around you. It's dangerous, being yourself, but let's just take it one step at a time. Open the book, take a breath and get ready to say YES. (If it's a NO from you then perhaps consider buying for a friend, family member or enemy who you think needs some improv-ment)Trade ReviewPippa is one of the greatest improvisers I've ever seen on stage. To be in a show with her is a joy, to be taught by her is a privilege and now to have her thoughts all written down to digest, is a triumph. Essential reading for anyone wanting to do life, but better -- Cariad Lloyd'There's no short-cut' they used to say, but Pippa has sneakily written one. Whether you're already performing and want a guide to get you out of your head, or if you secretly wish you could be more creative- this book is for you. Pippa knows what is holding you back and if you want to be more present, more reactive and have more fun- this book is for you! -- Sara PascoeFunny, insightful and inspiring. This book will make you question yourself in the best possible way. Brings improv into your everyday life; this book really will change your life. -- Rachel ParrisA wonderfully witty, charmingly personal guide to the art of improvisation for the stage & life. Full of insights that'll kick you out of a rut & have you freewheeling with style like the glorious Pippa Evans herself. -- Deborah Frances WhiteThe most useful self-help book I have ever come across, practical, easy and very very funny - it's for anyone who gets completely stuck when it comes to life. Follow Pippa's advice, she is very wise and this book is a lot of fun to read. -- Luisa OmielanFor anyone who is an admirer of the art of improvisation, this is a wonderfully fun, easy to read, and inspiring insight into how to have fun, let go, and impro - from a pro! With lots of tips and useful exercises, it's also shows you how to turn improv into a very useful life-skill. Say yes, and buy it! -- Susie DonkinThis book is marvellous. A must have if you're into the wonderful world of improvisation. Written by one of the most talented improvisers around - the amazing Pippa Evans. I perform with her so I know! -- Josie LawrencePippa's beautiful book conveys both the sheer joy of the stage experience and how readily those simple practices can be applied to everyday life with uplifting results. Of course, the two arenas are not separate - they are both about embracing togetherness and fallibility. -- Neil MullarkeyI was very impressed with this book, it reminded me a bit of Zen and The Art of Motorcycle Maintenance -- Clive Anderson, Loose Ends, BBC Radio 4

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Book SynopsisEXPANDED EDITION FEATURING 10 BRAND NEW CHAPTERS: THE 10 THINGS SUCCESSFUL PEOPLE NEVER DO** 100 THINGS SUCCESSFUL PEOPLE DO: NOW AN INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER!** TRANSLATED IN 20 LANGUAGES WORLDWIDE'Inspiring and practical' MARSHALL GOLDSMITH, bestselling author of TRIGGERSYOUR GUIDE TO CREATING A SUCCESSFUL LIFE100 Things Successful People Do is your guide to successful living. Mixing simple instructions with activities to get you started, whether you are looking to succeed in your family life, at work, in sports, at school or in retirement, you will find mindsets, habits, and techniques here that will help you get the results you want.100 Things Successful People Do is packed with great ideas for working smart and living well, all carefully chosen to help you achieve any kind of success you can imagine. You will discover the habits that are common to successful people and find out how to use them in your own life.Every chapter features a new idea that will help you get closer to your goals. Mixing simple descriptions with activities and exercises, you will learn the optimal mindset and habits you need to succeed in work and life.And this expanded edition now features a brand new section revealing the 10 things that successful people never do.

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Book SynopsisWINNER OF THE 2023 SOCIETY OF BUSINESS EDITORS AND WRITERS' AWARD IN MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIPWhat makes a leader credible?Who would be an expert in a world where expertise is under siege? Hard-won know-how and experience seem to count for nothing in the eyes of everyone from high-profile business leaders to populist politicians. But what evidence do we have that this perception is right? Amanda Goodall has been asking this question for the last twenty years. Her research has taken her from boardrooms and F1 race tracks to hospitals and higher education. She has proven time and again that, when it comes to top performance, we need people - especially bosses - with the expertise that only comes from a deep understanding of the worlds in which they operate.That's what makes the people around them feel happier, better appreciated and more productive.In Credible, Goodall identifies the key characteristics of expert leaders and provides a model for career development and success based on going deep into a business, working hard and knowing your stuff. We all want to be led by people we can relate to and trust, people who have the credibility to make us want to follow them. When it comes to credible leadership, expertise really matters.Trade ReviewIn her clear and invigorating book, Amanda Goodall lays out an essential message for our times: The very best leaders are those who are experts in what they are leading. If you've had nagging suspicions about the idea of generalist, all-purpose leaders, this well-researched book will validate your concerns. If you're currently a leader, aspire to be a leader, or are responsible for selecting and assessing leaders, Credible is a must-read -- Donald C. Hambrick, Evan Pugh University Professor and Smeal Chaired Professor of Management, The Pennsylvania State UniversityCredible provides a fascinating insight into the amount and kind of expertise required by different leaders. Anyone in a senior leadership position should read this book and consider the implications for their own performance -- Lord Gus O'Donnell, former Head of the UK Civil Service and Permanent Secretary of the UK TreasuryCredible is engaging and powerful. With many vivid examples from a range of industries and settings, Amanda Goodall shows how two essential qualities of our species that we evolved to manifest - leadership and expertise - must actually be reflected within both for-profit and not-for-profit organisations -- Nicholas A. Christakis, Sterling Professor of Social and Natural Science, Yale UniversityBased on years of renowned research, Credible convincingly demonstrates the superiority of organizations led by experts. A must-read for everyone interested in improving leadership in any type of commercial or public organization -- Marcel Levi, former chairman and chief executive of University College London HospitalsCredible explains why organisations work when experienced people are given responsibility to make wise decisions independently. This has been a key factor in building Handelsbanken for over 150 years -- Carina Akerstrom, President and CEO, HandelsbankenThe analysis in support of expert leaders is extremely convincing and supported by many real-world examples. This piece of work will become a reference for future generations regarding the selection of the best leaders in health care and other fields -- Major-Général Marc Bilodeau, Surgeon General, Canadian Armed ForcesDeep expertise has been much maligned in recent years. In her insightful and well-researched book, Credible, Goodall offers a wealth of evidence to remind us how and why expertise matters. Read this book to learn to put the power of expertise to work for you and your organization -- Herminia Ibarra, Charles Handy Professor of Organisational Behaviour at London Business School and author of ACT LIKE A LEADER, THINK LIKE A LEADERCredible offers conclusive proof that leaders with expert knowledge of their company's product and methods make more informed and better decisions -- Keith Griffiths, chairman and global principal designer, AedasThis book presents many enlightening instances of the successes of companies with expert leaders and the failures of companies with generalist managers who had little or no knowledge of, nor experience with, their company's core business. A convincing argument that a company's success requires leaders to have specific industry expertise -- Library JournalA persuasive argument about the need for expertise in leaders . . . Citing many examples in areas such as health care, manufacturing, sports, and technology, Goodall has found that expert leadership leads to success . . . Well-grounded arguments for effective leadership -- Kirkus Reviews[A] cogent treatise . . . The stories of corporate and political folly enrage, and the case for how organizations can promote and reward expertise by fostering 'informed dissent' and granting line managers 'freedom and responsibility' is well made. This spirited defence of specialists convinces -- Publishers Weekly

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Book Synopsis#1 Irish bestseller * Digestive problems* Bloating* Diarrhoea* Constipation* PainDo you identify with these symptoms? Does your digestive system feel like your enemy? Is your unpredictable gut a source of embarrassment or fear, or is it holding you back?If you're a woman who's answered 'yes' to any of the above, you're not alone. More than two-thirds of people with IBS are female; other gut problems are also more common in women. And your needs are very specific.YOU NEED: Clear, accessible information about and insight into what female hormones can do to gut healthYOU NEED: Expert guidance from a consultant gastroenterologist and a clinical dietitian and nutritionistYOU NEED: Stepped, manageable strategies to take control of your troublesome gutYOU NEED: A diet plan that focuses on your specific requirements, which is flexible, achieveable and sustainableYOU NEED: Easy-to-follow recipes that are gut-friendly, delicious and restore your digestive healthYOU NEED THIS BOOK!Professor Barbara Ryan and Elaine McGowan, RD, are The Gut Experts (@thegutexperts and www.thegutexperts.com) and have treated over 60,000 patients with every kind of digestive condition and nutritional requirement. They are bringing their expertise and insights to you in this easy-to-digest book.

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Book SynopsisMoney is a foundation of life, it impacts almost all of our choices, whether it's what to have for lunch or when we will retire - so why don't we like talking about it? Money is complicated, or at least it seems complicated. From ISAs to pensions and debt to tax, money management feels like a mine-field, but it doesn't need to be. Makala Green, a financial expert, The UK's first black female chartered financial expert, a businesswoman and a speaker and wealth coach with over 17 years' experience has spent years learning about the different aspects of the financial world. Here, she shares all her knowledge to help us break down barriers and gain financial freedom.The Money Edit is a no-jargon, straight-talking guide, giving us the confidence and clarity to understand money and help us make the right choices - no matter what life stage we are at. Makala busts money-myth after myth and shows us how to:1. Cultivate a money mindset2. Address difficult conversations about money3. Track income and expenses and learn how to budget 4. Start saving and plan for the future 5. Get on the property ladder6. Adapt when financial circumstances change No matter your background, upbringing or circumstances, The Money Edit is a simple approach with plenty of real-life examples, checklists, planning tools and resources to get you started. Makala is here to make you feel positive, confident and in control when it comes to money.Trade ReviewI welcome writers who help women take more responsibility and better care of their financial health and future planning. Women are slow to invest and disproportionately affected by pension shortfall because of time off work, e.g. maternity leave. And yet women often live longer. So, taking the lead in your financial wellness seems like a great move. -- Edwina Dunn. author of The Female LeadClear, empowering, indispensable. -- Holly Tucker MBE, founder of notonthehighstreet and Holly & Co.

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