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Book SynopsisWhat happens when there is mourning with no closure, when a family member or a friend who may be still alive is lost to us nonetheless? How, for example, does the mother whose soldier son is missing in action, or the family of an Alzheimer's patient who is suffering from severe dementia, deal with the uncertainty surrounding this kind of loss?Trade ReviewYou will find yourself thinking about the issues discussed in this book long after you put it down and perhaps wishing you had extra copies for friends and family members who might benefit from knowing that their sorrows are not unique… This book’s value lies in its giving a name to a force many of us will confront—sadly, more than once—and providing personal stories based on 20 years of interviews and research. -- Pamela Gerhardt * Washington Post *Written for a wide readership, the concepts of ambiguous loss take immediate form through the many provocative examples and stories Boss includes… All readers will find stories with which they will relate… Sensitive, grounded and practical, this book should, in my estimation, be required reading for family practitioners. -- Ted Bowman * Family Forum *Dr. Boss describes [the] all-too-common phenomenon [of unresolved grief] as resulting from either of two circumstances: when the lost person is still physically present but emotionally absent or when the lost person is physically absent but still emotionally present. In addition to senility, physical presence but psychological absence may result, for example, when a person is suffering from a serious mental disorder like schizophrenia or depression or debilitating neurological damage from an accident or severe stroke, when a person abuses drugs or alcohol, when a child is autistic or when a spouse is a workaholic who is not really ‘there’ even when he or she is at home… Cases of physical absence with continuing psychological presence typically occur when a soldier is missing in action, when a child disappears and is not found, when a former lover or spouse is still very much missed, when a child ‘loses’ a parent to divorce or when people are separated from their loved ones by immigration… Professionals familiar with Dr. Boss’s work emphasized that people suffering from ambiguous loss were not mentally ill, but were just stuck and needed help getting past the barrier or unresolved grief so that they could get on with their lives. * Asian Age *Engagingly written and richly rewarding, this title presents what Boss has learned from many years of treating individuals and families suffering from uncertain or incomplete loss… The obvious depth of the author’s understanding of sufferers of ambiguous loss and the facility with which she communicates that understanding make this a book to be recommended. -- R. R. Cornellius * Choice *A compassionate exploration of the effects of ambiguous loss and how those experiencing it handle this most devastating of losses… Boss’s approach is to encourage families to talk together, to reach a consensus about how to mourn that which has been lost and how to celebrate that which remains. Her simple stories of families doing just that contain lessons for all. Insightful, practical, and refreshingly free of psychobabble. * Kirkus Reviews *Combining her talents as a compassionate family therapist and a creative researcher, Pauline Boss eloquently shows the many and complex ways that people can cope with the inevitable losses in contemporary family life. A wise book, and certain to become a classic. -- Constance R. Ahrons, author of The Good DivorceA powerful and healing book. Families experiencing ambiguous loss will find strategies for seeing what aspects of their loved ones remain, and for understanding and grieving what they have lost. Pauline Boss offers us both insight and clarity. -- Kathy Weingarten, Ph.D., The Family Institute of Cambridge and Harvard Medical SchoolTable of Contents1. Frozen Grief 2. Leaving without Goodbye 3. Goodbye without Leaving 4. Mixed Emotions 5. Ups and Downs 6. The Family Gamble 7. The Turning Point 8. Making Sense out of Ambiguity 9. The Benefit of a Doubt Notes Acknowledgments

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Book SynopsisWith her classics of empowerment The Game of Life and How to Play It, Your Word is Your Wand, The Secret Door to Success, and The Power of the Spoken Word Shinn taught generations of readers how to live more prosperous lives. This volume collects all four works.

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Book SynopsisFree Yourself from Stress with Simple, No-Nonsense Advice from a Zen Monk!Zen monk Jikisai Minami takes the things we are supposed to strive for and turns them on their head. The 35 short, thought-provoking essays in this book are divided into four chapters about our sense of self, our hopes and dreams, our personal relationships and how to face death. Each essay begins with a deliberately controversial point of view to help us look at life's problems through fresh eyes. Each chapter features a number of short, thought-provoking essays providing fresh perspectives on familiar problems that can change your life! The essays include:People Can Live Without Dreams and HopesYou Don't Have to Be Who You Want to BeWhen Your Head Is Full of Anger, Do Routine WorkDo Things for Yourself, Not for OthersIt's Natural for Life to Be NegativeIf It's Not a Life or Death Problem, You Can Handle ItPeople Can Be Saved Just by Speaking Their True FeelingsWanting Things Creates AnxietyIf You Grieve as Much

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Book Synopsis''Dave Alred is the coach who helped Jonny Wilkinson keep his cool. We can all learn from him'' Matthew Syed, bestselling author of Black Box Thinking and Rebel Ideas''Dave Alred is a genius. There is simply no-one around to match him in his field'' Jonny Wilkinson _____________________________LEARN TO THRIVE UNDER PRESSURE WITH A LEADING PERFORMANCE COACHPressure is everywhere. Whether it''s the stress of hitting an important work deadline, an upcoming job interview, or an end of year exam, it gets the better of us all sometimes. So, how can we achieve our best under pressure and use it to our advantage?In The Pressure Principle, Dave Alred shares eight practical, ground-breaking lessons that you can easily apply to your day-to-day life to help you deal effectively with pressure and perform at your very best. After years of teaching, researching, and coaching, Alred has seen first-hand the consequences that pressure can produce and has created the ultimate universal guide to overcoming this for anyone who needs it. His lessons include: Mastering the physical symptoms of anxiety Understanding the power of language Improving our skills and ability to think effectively when under pressure The power and importance of practice Managing our expectations under pressure Alleviating sensory shut down when extreme pressure hitsNo matter what life throws at you, Dave Alred will equip you with the techniques to face it. _____________________________''Dr Dave Alred is one of the world''s most respected performance coaches'' Mr Porter''Dave Alred''s infectious enthusiasm is legitimate [...] The principles are universal'' TelegraphTrade Review'It gave me pointers that maybe I'd been missing out on [...] a tremendous help''The definitive guide to dealing with challenges, from the coach who taught Jonny Wilkinson how to deal with pressure. Dave Alred's ground-breaking principles will help you deliver your best at home, at work and in sport''Dr Dave Alred is one of the world's most respected performance coaches [...] brings together a vast amount of wisdom on the subject''I can comfortably say that he is the most complete coach I have come into contact with''Brilliant just enough information, just enough gossip about sports stars, this is the perfect present for me''Dave Alred is a genius. There is simply no-one around to match him in his field' -- Jonny Wilkinson'Dave Alred is the coach who helped Jonny Wilkinson keep his cool. We can all learn from him' -- Matthew Syed

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Book SynopsisTHE INSTANT NUMBER ONE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER - FEATURING A NEW CHAPTER ON WINTER COMFORTSReflections on hope, survival and the messy miracle of being aliveThe Comfort Book is a collection of consolations learned in hard times and suggestions for making the bad days better. Drawing on maxims, memoir and the inspirational lives of others, these meditations celebrate the ever-changing wonder of living. This is for when we need the wisdom of a friend or a reminder we can always nurture inner strength and hope, even in our busy world.A book of timeless comfort for modern minds.This edition includes a new chapter from the author on finding the light side of the darkest days of the year.Trade ReviewFull of eloquent, cogent and positive reminders of the beauty of life . . . Will prove enormously sustaining and valuable to a lot of people . . . Genuinely uplifting . . . Haig is a sensitive, introspective and thoughtful guide to the human dilemmas that affect us all * * Independent * *The Comfort Book, a collection of aphorisms and inspirational stories of survival against the odds, is a guide to living and finding hope in these disjointed times * * Guardian * *The literary equivalent of a steaming hot chocolate on a chilly day . . . The ideal read for dipping into whenever you need a pick-me-up or change of perspective * * Metro * *Profound, witty and uplifting, and a stirring testament to hope and the imagination * * Observer * *Pick up this book any time you're in need of a boost of positivity, calm and - as it says on the cover - comfort * * ELLE * *Promises two things I can't get enough of: hugs and lists . . . After a year starved of hope and hugs to the extreme, I can't think of a greater comfort read than that * * Evening Standard, Best Summer Reads * *[A] thought-provoking, affirming collection that is both personal and universal . . . With Haig's trademark empathy and celebration of the resilience of the human heart, this is a book we all need and deserve * * Booklist * *Praise for Matt Haig: Haig is one of the most important writers of our time -- DOLLY ALDERTONI can't describe how much his work means to me . . . The king of empathy -- JAMEELA JAMILLove this man's books -- JODI PICOULT

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Book SynopsisAre you evil?In Making Evil, Julia Shaw uses a mix of science, popular culture and real-life examples to investigate the darker side of human nature. How similar is your brain to a psychopath's? How many people have murder fantasies? Can AI be evil? Do your sexual proclivities make you a bad person? Who becomes a terrorist? This is a surprising and wickedly entertaining exploration of a darkly compelling subject.Trade ReviewJulia Shaw has crafted a brilliant panorama that elucidates humanity's dark side in her masterpiece, Making Evil. This science-based foundation for studying the minds of sadists, mass murderers, freaks and creeps, as well the new role of tech in promoting evil is presented in a totally engaging fashion -- PHILIP ZIMBARDO, author of The Lucifer EffectWarmly, chattily written . . . Shaw draws knowledgeably on psychological and neuroscientific research * * Guardian * *Most of it is unsettling, shocking or disturbing. It's also rational, intelligent and necessary . . . fascinating and convincing * * Herald * *A book that will provide you with the kind of anecdotes I cherish, but will make you a terrifying date on Match.com * * The Times * *If you are interested in evil, the science behind evil, there are so many studies contained within this book . . . a very entertaining book about evil * * BBC Radio 5 * *Curious readers will be riveted by Shaw's deliberate, rational discussions of such taboos as cyberbullying, homicide, pedophilia and the ways money and power corrupt the souls of formerly good men and women . . . Capably written with a smooth mix of scientific insight and theoretical thought, the book will hopefully inspire empathy and understanding rather than hysteria and condemnation . . . A consistently fascinating journey into the darker sides of the human condition that will push on the boundaries of readers' comfort zones * * Kirkus * *Shaw presents a stimulating and provocative challenge to the traditional meaning of evil. Stimulating and provocative * * Library Journal * *A sober-minded, academically rigorous examination of an oft-sensationalised subject * * Publishers Weekly * *Great read. Buy this book -- TIM LOVEJOY

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Book SynopsisBased on the finest tools, techniques, principles and strategies offered in AWAKEN THE GIANT WITHIN, bestselling author Anthony Robbins offers daily inspirations and small actions that will compel you to take giant steps forward in the quality of your life. Robbins shows you how to get maximum results with a minimum investment of time. ''Robbins'' GIANT STEPS is the ultimate game plan for life. It''s an emotionally interactive primer for personal and professional success'' PETER GUBER, CHAIRMAN AND CEO, SONY PICTURES ENTERTAINMENT

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Book SynopsisThe order in which we are born has a powerful, far-reaching influence on the way we interact with others--at home, at work, with friends, and in the public square. Dr. Kevin Leman''s classic book on birth order is getting a new look, bringing his engaging, fascinating, and often funny observations to a new audience. With insight and wit, Dr. Leman shows readers how birth order affects personality, marriage and relationships, parenting style, career, and children. Anyone who wants to gain understanding about the ways they interact with others--and even overcome ingrained tendencies they never thought they''d be rid of--will love Dr. Leman''s insightful book.

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Book SynopsisDiscover practical hacks and invaluable tips to help you conquer the chaos of everyday life, one step at a timeWhether you''re drowning in a sea of physical clutter, tangled in a web of scattered goals, or overwhelmed by the mental chaos, this book has your back.This simple, no-nonsense guide isn''t just about tidying up; it''s a life-changing toolkit for untangling the mess in both your physical and mental space. The super-achievable ideas in these pages will help you organize your stuff and organize your life for a more focused, intentional, and streamlined existence.Inside you will find practical solutions to help you:- Tackle the different categories of clutter in your home, one by one- Manage your time and set helpful, achievable routines for ultimate well-being- Conquer financial challenges and fine-tune your spending for peace of mind- Create simple systems for keeping your clothes, paperwork, gadgets (and much more!) in order

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Book SynopsisThe classic New York Times bestseller that started it all— and according to USA Today in 2007, one of the top five books in the past quarter century “that leave a legacy.” The Original... with 30 new bonus stories for the next 30 years! Everyone is talking about it. Thirty years after its creation, this bestseller continues to change lives around the world. Rediscover the power of inspiration with timeless stories about the everyday miracles that illuminate the best of the human spirit. Whether you’re discovering Chicken Soup for the Soul for the first time, or you are a long-time fan, this book will inspire you to be a better person, reach for your highest potential, overcome your challenges, and embrace the world around you. Read your favorite original stories plus new bonus stories by: MK Asante • Rev. Michael Beckwith • Gabrielle Bernstein • Kris Carr • Deepak Chopra • Lori Deschene • Tony D’Urso • Pat Farnack • Dr. Mark Goulston • Eric Handler • Mark Victor Hansen • Darren Hardy • Robert Holden • Tory Johnson • Mastin Kipp • Steve Leder • Brad Meltzer • Amy Newmark • Deborah Norville • Nick Ortner • Zibby Owens • Tony Robbins • don Miguel Ruiz

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Book SynopsisBeck describes both theory and therapeutic techniques for anxiety neuroses, depressions, obsessions, phobias, and psychosomatic disorders and demonstrates the wide range of applicability of the cognitive approach

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Book Synopsis''Micromastery is a triumph. I read it with delight, and instantly vowed to put more conviction into the latest thing I''m trying, which is using a plectrum when I play the guitar''Philip PullmanWant to learn how to cook? Start by making an omelette.Want to be able to dance? First learn the Tango Walk.Want to be more creative, smarter and happier? Read this book.Micromastery is the inspiring new way to approach any kind of challenge or skill. With this simple, accessible technique you can get a grip on new subjects quickly, then experiment and grow.Whether it''s making a perfect soufflé, painting a door or lighting a fire -- just three of the thirty nine little skills this book will teach you -- you''ll find that cultivating micro areas of expertise is life-changing. Become a fearless learner, spot more creative opportunities, and improve your brain health and wellbeiTrade ReviewBrilliant. . . . mastering a series of small tasks has created pockets of perfection through my day, and made me calmer and happier in the process -- Rachel Kelly, author of 'Walking on Sunshine: 52 Small Steps to Happiness'Micromastery is a triumph. A brilliant idea, utterly convincing, and superbly carried through. I read it with delight, and instantly vowed to put more conviction into the latest thing I'm trying... You're on to a winner here -- Philip Pullman, author of the 'His Dark Materials' trilogyI couldn't stop telling people about this book. Wise and joyful, it genuinely changed the way I thought about learning - and it left me bursting to put it into action -- Tim Harford, author of 'Fifty Things That Made The Modern Economy'

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Book SynopsisJohn Bowlby (1907 - 1990) was educated at the University of Cambridge and University College Hospital, London. After qualifying in medicine, he specialised in child psychiatry and psychoanalysis. In 1946 he joined the staff of the Tavistock Clinic where his research and influential publications contributed to far-reaching changes in the ways children are treated and to radical new thinking about the social and emotional development of human beings. He held honorary degrees from the Universities of Cambridge and Leicester and received awards from professional and scientific bodies, including the Royal College of Psychiatrists, the British Paediatric Association, the American Psychological Association and the New York Academy of Medicine.Trade ReviewThe publication of Attachment and Loss will prove a turning-point in the history of psychoanalysis and psychology generally * Times Literary Supplement *It is difficult to exaggerate the importance of Dr Bowlby's work... In practical terms, his ideas have modified and will continue to influence the rearing of children and the treatment of those who are disturbed. In theoretical terms, his contributions have given psychoanalysis a shot in the arm and a biological perspective that was sadly lacking -- Anthony Storr * Sunday Times *

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Book Synopsis''My favourite Instagram account in the world'' DR RANGAN CHATTERJEEAre you ready to meet your Self?In recent years, Dr Nicole LePera has become the leading voice in psychological self-healing, helping millions of people around the world rise out of survival mode to consciously create authentic lives they love. In her first book, How to Do the Work, Dr Nicole offered readers a revolutionary holistic framework for self-healing. Now, in How to Meet Your Self, she shares an interactive workbook designed to help every reader uncover their authentic self. We all fall into conditioned habits and patterns - products of our past - that lead to cycles of stuckness, pain, and self-destruction. But as Dr. Nicole shares, we also have the innate ability to awaken to and change the behaviours that no longer serve us, allowing us to step into the highest versions of ourselves. By objectively and compassionately observing the physical, mental, and

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Book SynopsisBased on the latest work from Professor Paul Gilbert OBE, bestselling author of The Compassionate Mind, and Buddhist expert Choden. Professor Gilbert has spent the past twenty years developing a new therapy called Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) which has an gained international following. In recent years, mindfulness is being used increasingly to treat common mental health problems such as depression, stress and stress-related insomnia. In this ground-breaking new book, Professor Gilbert, along with his co-author Choden, combines the best of Compassion-Focused Therapy with the most effective mindfulness techniques. The result is an extremely effective approach to overcoming everyday emotional and psychological problems and improving one''s sense of wellbeing.

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Book SynopsisThe popular author of How to Be an Adult in Relationships reveals how past trauma can negatively impact our present-day relationships—and offers guidance on what to do about it We all have a tendency to transfer potent feelings, needs, expectations, and beliefs from childhood or from former relationships onto the people in our daily lives, whether they are our intimate partners, friends, or acquaintances. When the Past Is Present helps us to become more aware of the ways we slip into the past so that we can identify our emotional baggage and take steps to unpack it and put it where it belongs.Drawing on decades of experience as a psychotherapist, Richo helps readers to:• Understand how the wounds of childhood become exposed in adult relationships—and why this is a gift• Identify and heal the emotional wounds we carry over from the past so that they won’t sabotage present-day relationships• Recognize how strong attractions and aversions to people in the present can be signals of our own unfinished business• Use mindfulness to stay in the present moment and cultivate authentic intimacy Full of practical guidance, When the Past is Present will teach you how to free yourself from old wounds and destructive behavioral partners so you can foster healthier, happier relationships.

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Book SynopsisOver 99% of people who try to lose weight don't succeed. They don't get slender and they don't stay slender long term. Only 1% of people will get down to their ideal weight on traditional diets. Noticing the huge failure of dieting, Susan Peirce Thompson PhD realised that we are not dealing with a weight problem, but with a weight mystery. And she has found a groundbreaking method to solve that mystery. This book shares:· How the brain blocks weight loss· Overpowering cravings· The susceptibility scale· The weight-loss food plan· What about exercise? · Getting to goal weightSusan has already helped thousands of people in her Bright Line Eating Boot Camps to lose their excess weight and become happy, thin and free, and she shares her knowledge with you in this book.

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Book SynopsisWe all do it - how to be a better liar, spot a charlatan and tell the difference between truth and fictionIn Born Liars, Ian Leslie takes the reader on an exhilarating tour of ideas that brings the latest news about deception back from the frontiers of psychology, neuroscience, and philosophy, and explores the role played by lies - both black and white - in our childhoods, our careers, and our health, as well as in advertising, politics, sport and war. Drawing on thinkers as varied as Augustine, Charles Darwin, Sigmund Freud and Joni Mitchell, the author argues that, far from being a bug in the human software, lying is central to who we are; that we cannot understand ourselves without first understanding the dynamics of deceit. After reading Born Liars you'll never think about lies - or life - in quite the same way again.

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Book SynopsisHow would you like to lead yourself towards extraordinary results without ever stopping yourself in your tracks? You are driven, goal-orientated and aspire to more: you are a leader, at work and at home. So, how do you step up to that next level? By getting out of your own way and pushing through your fears and past your comfort zone. But reaching that edge is scary... In Lead Beyond The Edge, Frederique Murphy provides you with the mind strategies you need to rewire your brain for success. You will know how to overcome any challenges to accomplish anything, anytime, anywhere. Discover scientific strategies to lead transformations from within. Learn by doing more than just reading to enhance your cognitive functions. Access a powerful 12-step framework to fire up your brain on command. You can lead beyond the edge but only if you know what to do when your brain resists. Thanks to Frederique’s actionable strategies, memorable science and personal stories, experience self-directed neuroplasticity by building this bold path and make your extraordinary happen! FREDERIQUE MURPHY is a leadership mindset strategist, who inspires and equips leaders to move through extraordinary change. With her Mountain Moving Mindset platform, as an international keynote speaker and award-winning consultant, she works with global organizations, tapping into the power of their leaders’ minds to rewire their brains for success. Frederique lives in Ireland with her husband, and off stage, you will find her baking, practicing yoga, hiking or dancing.Trade ReviewEnthusiasm bursts out of this book, as Murphy shares her framework for increasing self-confidence, overcoming self-doubt and limitations, and pushing beyond the comfort zone. She shows how her framework is underpinned by neuroscience and illustrates with case studies as well as her own personal story... If Frederique talks as she writes, I suspect she’s a great motivational speaker. Emily Hutchinson, Associate Editor (books), Director of Apply Psychology * The Psychologist *In reading this book you will appreciate how the author demystifies how to work with your brain, as she guides you step-by-step through the process of positive change that will enable you to see the clear path which will support you in achieving your goals and dreams. * Management Services *Table of ContentsFRONT MATTERPraise for ‘Lead Beyond The Edge’TitleDedicationEpigraph [‘Path’ quote from Henry David Thoreau]TOCList of Illustrations [x17]ForewordAcknowledgementsIntroduction [The Why]Prologue [Opens Story]BODYINTRO CIRCUIT [Launch]Problem [Being Fearless]Solution – What [Brain, Neuroplasticity, Fear]Solution – How [Framework] + IllustrationCIRCUIT 1: ACCEPT with Strategic Control [Belief] + IllustrationWire 1.0: Accept (1/3) [Inner Dialogue] + IllustrationWire 1.1: Strategic Control - Strategy (1/3) [Stop] + IllustrationWire 1.2: Strategic Control - Strategy (2/3) [Scribe] + IllustrationWire 1.3: Strategic Control - Strategy (3/3) [Sleep] + IllustrationWire 1.4: CIRCUIT 1 Recap and Transition to CIRCUIT 2CIRCUIT 2: ADOPT with Inspiring Resilience [Attitude] + IllustrationWire 2.0: Adopt (2/3) [Mental Rehearsal] + IllustrationWire 2.1: Inspiring Resilience - Strategy (1/3) (Notice] + IllustrationWire 2.2: Inspiring Resilience - Strategy (2/3) [Sense] + IllustrationWire 2.3: Inspiring Resilience - Strategy (3/3) [Learn] + IllustrationWire 2.4: CIRCUIT 2 Recap and Transition to CIRCUIT 3

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Book Synopsis'A book to savour, to practise, and take to heart' Professor Mark Williams'As clear and inspired as it gets' Ruby WaxFour steps to counterbalance your brain's negativity bias and learn to hardwire happiness in only a few minutes each day. Recent scientific breakthroughs have revealed that what we think and feel changes the brain. Dr Rick Hanson’s Hardwiring Happiness is the first book to show how to transform the simple positive experiences of daily life into neural structures that promote lasting health, contentment, love and inner peace. To keep our ancestors alive, our brain evolved a ‘negativity bias’, which lets positive experiences flow through it like water through a sieve. Yet positive experiences are the building blocks needed for health, happiness and fulfilling relationships. Drawing on neuroscience and the contemplative traditions, Hardwiring Happiness shows how to overcome that negativity bias and get those good experiences into the brain where it can use them, providing the tools we need to heal old wounds, develop our inner resources and, ultimately, transform our lives.

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Book SynopsisJacques Lacan is now regarded as a major psychoanalytical theorist alongside Freud and Jung, although recognition has been delayed by fierce arguments over his ideas. Written by a leading Lacanian analyst, "Introducing Lacan" guides the reader through his innovations, including his work on paranoia, his addition of structural linguistics to Freudianism and his ideas on the infant 'mirror phase'. It also traces Lacan's influence in postmodern critical thinking on art, literature, philosophy and feminism. This is the ideal introduction for anyone intrigued by Lacan's ideas but discouraged by the complexity of his writings.Trade ReviewA splendid job' * New Statesman *Excellent clarity' * New Scientist *

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Book SynopsisThis puzzle collection contains 56 all-new, easy 10x10 crosswords, with themes custom-written to touch on topics that promote peace of mind and stress-free solving.

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Book SynopsisWe may not realise it, but negative feelings can be as toxic to our health as physical poisons, wearing on us and causing depression, illness and burnout. This title reveals the secrets of the ancient alchemists and offers strategies for processing harmful thoughts and emotions and turning spiritual lead into gold.

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Book SynopsisHow do you lead a fulfilling life? That profound question animates this book of inspiration and insight from world-class business strategist and bestselling author of The Innovator's Dilemma, Clayton Christensen.After beating a heart attack, advanced-stage cancer and a stroke in three successive years, the world-renowned innovation expert and author of one of the best selling and most influential business books of all time The Innovator's Dilemma Clayton M. Christensen delivered a short but powerful speech to the Harvard Business School graduating class. He presented a set of personal guidelines that have helped him find meaning and happiness in his life a challenge even the brightest and most motivated of students find daunting.Akin to The Last Lecture in its revelatory perspective following life-altering events, that speech subsequently became a hugely popular article in the Harvard Business Review and is now a groundbreaking book, putting forth a series of questions and models for success that have long been applied in the world of business, but also can be used to find cogent answers to pressing life questions: How can I be sure that I'll find satisfaction in my career? How can I be sure that my relationships with my spouse, my family and my close friends become enduring sources of happiness? How can I avoid compromising my integrity (and stay out of jail)?How Will You Measure Your Life? is a highly original, surprising book from a singular business figure. It's a book sure to inspire and educate readers companies and individuals, students of business, mid-career professionals, and even parents the world over.Trade Review“If you're ready to get deep, real quick, you need to read Clay Christensen's new book, How Will You Measure Your Life?, co-written with James Allworth, a consultant and Harvard MBA, and Karen Dillon, former editor of the Harvard Business Review. It mixes tested business theories and a heap of common sense. It's one of the more surprisingly powerful books of personal philosophy of the 21st century.”Forbes “How Will You Measure Your Life? is an intriguing paradox. A self-help book that is not a self-help book, based on rigorous research but enlivened by anecdotes about the experiences of a man who is hailed as a model by his students. It neatly reverses the technique of those business bestsellers that use the lives and careers of great leaders – from Attila the Hun to General George Patton – to lay down timeless rules for corporate executives.”Financial Times “[A] highly engaging and intensely revealing work….Spiritual without being preachy, this work is especially relevant for young people embarking on their career, but also useful for anyone who wants to live a more meaningful life in accordance with their values.”Publishers Weekly “The book encapsulates Christensen’s best advice to keep high achievers from being disrupted in their own lives….[P]rovocative but reassuring: Peter Drucker meets Mitch Albom.” Bloomberg Businessweek Praise for The Innovator’s Dilemma: "Addresses a tough problem that most successful companies will face eventually. It's lucid, analytical-and scary."Dr. Andrew S. Grove, Chairman, Intel Corporation "The Innovator's Dilemma is absolutely brilliant. Clayton Christensen provides an insightful analysis of changing technology and its importance to a company's future success. I highly recommend this book for anyone interested in business or entrepreneurship."Michael R. Bloomberg, CEO and Founder, Bloomberg Financial Markets

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Book SynopsisFrom a pioneer in the field of mental health comes a groundbreaking book on the healing power of 'mindsight' - the human capacity for empathy and insight Daniel Siegel coined the term 'mindsight' to describe the innovative integration of brain science with the practice of psychotherapy. Using interactive examples and case histories from his clinical practice, Dr Siegel shows how mindsight can be applied to alleviate a range of psychological and interpersonal problems. With warmth and humour, he shows us how to observe the working of our minds, allowing us to understand why we think, feel, and act the way we do, and how, by following the proper steps, we can literally change the wiring and architecture of our brains.Trade Review'Mindsight’ is a literary MRI: a mind- blowing book that will change the way you think about the way you think.' * Arianna Huffington - Editor-in-Chief of the Huffington Post *"Siegel's clinical explanations makes fascinating reading." * Psychologist,The *

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Book SynopsisIn this enlightening guide, Debbie Ford explains that the dark side of our personality should not be hidden. By denying our dark side, we reject these aspects of our true natures rather than giving ourselves the freedom to live authentically. Here she shows that it is possible to acknowledge and accept our so-called weaknesses, proving that these qualities may be important, hidden strengths. For example, perhaps some ''selfishness'' can save us from exhaustion and resentment.Full of illuminating stories and practical exercises, Debbie Ford shows us how to reconcile our darker impulses and find the gifts they offer. Your life will be transformed when you unconceal, own, and embrace your shadow.Trade ReviewIn this profound book, Debbie Ford systematically outlines the steps to wholeness and transformation. * Deepak Chopra *Debbie Ford guides us past the self-punishing patterns that often bind us. Her ideas are exceptionally compelling. * Marianne Williamson *Debbie Ford teaches us to recognize, embrace, and ultimately love all aspects of ourselves. Highly recommended. * Dean Ornish *

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Book SynopsisThe shadow is a part of the unconscious mind consisting of repressed weaknesses and base instincts. Everyone carries a shadow, Jung wrote, and the less it is embodied in the individual's conscious life, the blacker and denser it is. This title explores the dark side - the emotions and traits we are most afraid of and instinctively hide.Trade Review"Beginning with the premise that people fear their shadow self, this stellar lineup sets out to bring the collective shadow into the light and teach readers how to manage it until it can be dissolved." -- New Age Retailer

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Book SynopsisThis edition of the classic self-help bestseller is fully revised and updated to reflect the newest developments in the mind-body field today.The Journey was born of Brandon Bays' extraordinary experience of healing from a football-sized tumour, without drugs or surgery, in 6 weeks. Forced to go beyond the limits of known alternative therapies (she had been working in mind/body healing for two decades) she was catapulted into a remarkable, soul-searching and ultimately ground-breaking healing journey. Bays pioneered a remarkable healing technique that guides us directly to the root cause of a longstanding difficulty emotional or physical and then gives us the tools to resolve it.At the most sophisticated nexus of mind-body healing today, The Journey offers a simple imaginative process that is a revolutionary way to actually access memories held in specific parts of the body, bringing the latest findings of energy medicine into a fast, effective technique that anyone from a CEO to a child can use.Trade Review"Brandon Bays takes her reader on a journey of astounding inspiration." Deepak Chopra "Brandon's inspiring story is proof of the healing power that exists within every individual." John Gray "After experiencing The Journey I felt as if I'd been washed from the inside out, as if someone had just wiped me clean. My heart felt healed, whole. I wanted to dance, sing and celebrate…I felt finally free." Suzy Greaves, The Sunday Times "The Journey will inspire millions, not only those with physical challenges in their lives but those seeking spiritual understanding." Candace Pert, PhD – Author, Molecules of Emotion "Brandon Bays is a remarkable soul, and her story of healing and reconciliation is a testament to the capabilities of human beings. Read this book and be inspired to take your own journey of healing!" Anthony Robbins "An amazing Journey, a gift to us all." Jane Seymour O.B.E. "Brandon's book is inspiring, exciting and a look deep into the heart about how to live abundantly in a world that often gives too little and takes too much, including the health that sustains us. Her work is a gift to us all." Timothy J. Forbess, President of the National Foundation for Alternative Medicine

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Book SynopsisKen Robinson, author of the international bestseller The Element and the most viewed talk on TED.com, offers a practical guide to discovering your passions and natural aptitudes, and finding the point at which the two meet: Finding Your Element.The Element has inspired readers all over the world to change their lives and this new companion is a practical guide containing all the tools, techniques and resources you need to discover the depth of your abilities and unlock your potential. Among the questions it answers are: How do I find out what my talents and passions are? What if I love something I''m not good at - or I''m good at something I don''t love? What if I can''t make a living from my Element? How do I do help my children find their Element?No matter what you do, or where you are in life, if you''re searching for your Element, this book will help you find it. ''Relevant, imperative . . . It will help you to find yours'' Vanity Fair ''Happiness really is within your grasp'' Guardian ''Leads readers to a place where natural aptitudes and abilities converge with one''s passions'' Kirkus ReviewsSir Ken Robinson, PhD, is an internationally recognized leader in the development of creativity, innovation, and human potential. He advises governments, corporations, education systems, and some of the world''s leading cultural organizations. The videos of his famous 2006 and 2010 talks to the prestigious TED Conference have been seen by an estimated 200 million people in over 150 countries.Lou Aronica is the author of two novels and coauthor of several works of nonfiction, including The Culture Code (with Clotaire Rapaille) and The Element.

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Book Synopsis**The number one bestseller, with over 150,000 copies sold, which kick-started a mindfulness revolution**''Ruby Wax has written a guide to mindfulness that''s as hilarious as it is useful'' Arianna Huffington''We are all frazzled, all of us...''Five hundred years ago no one died of stress: we invented this concept and now we let it rule us. In A Mindfulness Guide for the Frazzled, Ruby Wax shows us how to de-frazzle for good by making simple changes that give us time to breathe, reflect and live in the moment. It''s an easy-to-understand introduction to mindfulness, weaved together with Ruby''s trademark wit and humour.Let Ruby be your guide to a healthier, happier you. You''ve nothing to lose but your stress...''Whip-smart on the subject... she teaches the art of doing nothing in a way that doesn''t send you to sleep'' The TimesTrade ReviewA wonderful book full of passion and verve. Ruby Wax gives her unique take on the science and practice of mindfulness. She shows how to meet - face to face - all that life throws at us, and gives her own step by step guide to finding deep stillness in the midst of the chaos -- Prof. Mark WilliamsRuby Wax has written a guide to mindfulness that's as hilarious as it is useful. Drawing on the latest science, she offers insightful, irreverent advice on how to improve every aspect of our lives, from our health and happiness to our relationships and careers. -- Arianna HuffingtonSo witty, clever and accessible you'll be devouring every word... there's no better place to start than with this sparkling gem of a book * Heat *Whip-smart on the subject... she teaches the art of doing nothing in a way that doesn't send you to sleep * The Times *Witty and accessible * Woman & Home *This witty, smart and accessible read should be top of your reading list * Closer *This frank, hilarious guide will make you laugh AND offers useful advice for everyone. Win-win * Look Magazine *A beginner's guide to the science behind mindfulness * Sunday Times *Well timed and combines a theoretical, practical and personal account of mindfulness... an easy, uplifting, humorous read * The Psychologist *If the idea of mindfulness has always seemed a bit wishy-washy, you'll be pleased to know Ruby Wax once felt the same way. Now the comedienne has written a guide to mindfulness that is a sensible way to cope with stress * Yours Magazine *Wax's guide comes infused with her characteristic wit * Mail on Sunday Event Magazine *This gem of a read will point you towards a more contented way of life... her passion and dedication to mental health are evident in every page * The Lady *An accessible guide to mindfulness from the comedian and cognitive therapist * S magazine, Sunday Express *Ruby Wax shows how and why change is a good thing * Woman's Way *Ruby Wax offers her own witty and accessible take on how mindfulness really can, in her view, change lives for the better * Choice Magazine *[Ruby] has turned her own experiences into a life-affirming message for others -- Sandi Toksvig on 'Sane New World'She can make your ribs ache with laughter [and then] wrench your head round to see the darkness in the world and how to deal with it. No-one deserves to be recognised more... I adore her. -- Joanna Lumley on 'Sane New World'Ruby Wax has an extraordinary mind, and she has brought it to bear with trademark wit and searing honesty... A ruby beyond price -- Stephen Fry on 'Sane New World'Through humor and unbridled truth, Ruby Wax shares her journey to mindfulness, illuminating how it can improve our state of mind and change our brain for a healthier, happier life -- Goldie Hawn on 'Sane New World'Ruby Wax is brave, generous and hilarious - the perfect guide on a tour of the brain -- Arianna Huffington on 'Sane New World'Finally - a map for the troubled human mind. And it's funny -- Caitlin Moran on 'Sane New World'Witty, wise and thought-provoking -- Nigella Lawson on 'Sane New World'Wonderful, painfully funny and instructive -- Allison Pearson on 'Sane New World'This manual for living must be read by everyone -- Peter Fonagy, Freud Memorial Professor of Psychoanalysis at UCL on 'Sane New World'A very funny book about how to be calm and poised and not bonkers -- Helen Fielding on 'Sane New World'...Royally hauls a stigmatised fact of life kicking and laughing into the open -- The Times on 'Sane New World'Ruby Wax combines neuroscience with her usual eloquence, clarity and humour -- Marjorie Wallace CBE, founder of SANE, on 'Sane New World'

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Book SynopsisNever before has so much weight been placed on mindfulness, self-care and mental health. By embracing this empowering guide to self-discovery by the #1 New York Times bestselling author Sarah Ban Breathnach, you''ll be joining the millions of people giving themselves permission to take time out, simplify their lives and see beauty in little things surrounding us. Perfect for readers of Four Thousand Weeks by Oliver Burkeman.''This book is pure joy to read'' -- ***** Reader review''Thought provoking and inspiring; a comforting read'' -- ***** Reader review''Interesting, inspiring and comforting'' -- ***** Reader review''This book has given me such a sense of peace and inspiration'' -- ***** Reader review''This is one of the best books that I have ever read!'' -- ***** Reader review****************************************************************************By providing a meditatio

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Book SynopsisJames Borg is a practising work psychologist and business consultant. He became interested in magic and 'mind-reading' at the age of 9 and subsequently was - a few years later - admitted as one of the youngest-ever members of the Magic Circle. His other books include the bestselling Persuasion and Mind PowerTable of Contents Introduction: If you could read my mind … the 7 Ls Language of the mind and body Looking Listening Limbs Lying Leakage Likeability Remember the body language rules! Afterword Index

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Book SynopsisMany of us experience pain in our childhoods, and young people face trauma all over the world. How is it possible to recover? Do those abused always go on to hurt others? This incredible bestseller has overturned the way we view trauma, by showing how the extraordinary power of resilience can heal damaged lives. Renowned psychoanalyst Boris Cyrulnik has dealt with many young victims of distress and he relates stories of children who have been abused, orphaned, fought in wars and escaped genocide, yet who have not only survived, but grown in the face of adversity. By the way we deal with our memories and emotions, he shows, we can reshape our lives and transform pain into something stronger - just as a grain of sand in an oyster becomes a pearl. Resilience is not just about resisting; it is about learning to live. This life-changing book points the way towards hope and happiness.

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Book SynopsisNorman Vincent Peale's books, most notably The Power of Positive Thinking, have sold millions of copies around the world. He founded The Positive Thinking Foundation, which promotes his theories on positive thinking.

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Book SynopsisSurviving a Borderline Parent is the first step-by-step guide for adult children of parents with borderline personality disorder.Between 6 and 10 million people in the US suffer from borderline personality disorder. This book teaches adult children how to overcome the devastating effects of growing up with a parent who suffers from BPD.Although relatively common, borderline personality disorder (BPD) is often overlooked or misdiagnosed by therapists and clinicians and denied by those who suffer from it.Symptoms of this problem include unpredictability, violence and uncontrollable anger, deep depression and self-abuse. Parents with BPD are often unable to provide for the basic physical and emotional needs of their children. In an ironic and painful role reversal, BPD parents can actually raise children to be their caretakers. They may burden even very young children with adult responsibilities.If you were raised by a BPD parent, your childhood was a volatile and painful time. This book, the first written specifically for children of borderline parents, offers step-by-step guidance to understanding and overcoming the lasting effects of being raised by a person suffering from this disorder. Discover specific coping strategies for dealing with issues common to children of borderline parents: low self-esteem, lack of trust, guilt, and hypersensitivity. Make the major decision whether to confront your parent about his or her condition.Trade ReviewIf "Stop Walking on Eggshells" has become the bible for people with a borderline family member, I predict that "Surviving a Borderline Parent "will become the 'must have' book for people who have a parent with borderline traits. Authors Kimberlee Roth and Freda Friedman have done a stunning job of validating the isolating experience of these 'adult children, ' and more importantly, shown them how to overcome the constant feelings of guilt, abnormality, and self-doubt. This book belongs on the shelf of every clinician and adult child with a borderline parent." * Randi Kreger, author of "Stop Walking on Eggshells" *

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Book SynopsisGerd Gigerenzer is Director of the Center for Adaptive Behavior and Cognition at the Max Planck Institute for Human Development in Berlin and former Professor of Psychology at the University of Chicago. He is the author of several books on heuristics and decision making, including Reckoning with Risk.

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Book SynopsisAt sixteen weeks the unborn child shies away from light. At twenty weeks there is a response to speech patterns. At twenty-five weeks the baby can kick in time to music. And at six months the unborn baby can understand the subtle shifts of its mother''s emotions.The Secret Life of the Unborn Child presents for the first time the challenging results of two decades of painstaking international research into the earliest stages of life. Dr Verny''s knowledge gives both mothers and fathers an unparalleled opportunity to help their unborn children. Now they can contribute actively - before and during birth - to giving their child happiness and security for the rest of his or her life.Trade Review** 'A startling account of recent work in this field... a very timely, balanced, useful and thoroughly proficient job by authors who are fully professionals in their subject. * R.D Laing *

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Book SynopsisWITH A NEW EPILOGUE BY THE AUTHORLike Primo Levi's The Periodic Table, The Noonday Demon digs deep into personal history, as Andrew Solomon narrates, brilliantly and terrifyingly, his own agonising experience of depression. Solomon also portrays the pain of others, in different cultures and societies whose lives have been shattered by depression and uncovers the historical, social, biological, chemical and medical implications of this crippling disease. He takes us through the halls of mental hospitals where some of his subjects have been imprisoned for decades; into the research labs; to the burdened and afflicted poor, rural and urban. He talks to faith healers and voyages around the world in a quest for folk wisdom. He analyses the medications of today as well as reviewing the politics of diagnosis and treatment and, perhaps most significantly, he looks at the vital role of will and love in the process of recovery.**ONE OF THE GUARDIAN'S 100 BEST BOOKS OF THE 21st CENTURY**Trade ReviewThe best book ever on depression. Andrew Solomon explains everything with a sharp, scientific clarity. -- William Leith * Evening Standard *The history, treatment and even politics of depression are thoroughly covered… Solomon’s brutal honesty makes this the best account of depression I have ever read. -- Chris Nancollas * Tablet *A mesmerising journey... magnificent * Observer *Extraordinary and redeeming... A work of great charm and individuality but also of impressive scholarship * Evening Standard *A lodestone work * Guardian *

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Book SynopsisGet through the tough times with dozens of prompts and activities in this companion journal to the popular Handbook for Bad Days.A Journal for Bad Days provides the tools to help you through tough times. Inside, you will find questions to ponder while facing the worst days with courage, compassion, and your head held high. This journal provides sixty prompts inspired by the topics referenced in the popular Handbook for Bad Days, including the benefits of a good cry, the importance of a social media detox, the power of saying “yes, but…”, and the gift of an apology. In these prompts, you can document your personal stories, thoughts, and intimate contemplations about grief, living in the present, ego, and more. Bad days are part of being human, but they no longer have to control you. Instead, you can take charge of your low days and transform them, and yourself.

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Book SynopsisPsychology doesn't have to be complicated. Based on CBT, mindfulness and positive psychology, The Mood Cards, comprising 42 cards and an instructional booklet, offer a fun and easy-to-use interactive card deck to make sense of your moods and feelings. With the current COVID-19 mental health pandemic The Mood Cards are an invaluable tool to process emotions and move forward – a much-needed mental health resource!Each card includes guided questions for exploration based on cognitive behavioural therapy plus affirmations for positive thinking. The cards encourage conversations to help manage emotions by offering a simple framework approach which makes them popular with parents, teachers and professionals as well as those wishing to use the cards for their own positive mental health and wellbeing. The cards give space for deep listening and empathic response which is so vital at this time of disconnection.Using the cards will help to unlock worries and anxiety, build better relationships, increase confidence and self-esteem and expand emotional intelligence.The cards are being used in the following settings:• Adults and teenagers• Parents and families• Counsellors, coaches and psychologists• Meditation and mindfulness groups• Primary and secondary schools, colleges and universities• SEN settings• Social care settings: probation services, children's services, adoption services• Mental health settings, such as anxiety groups, PTSD awareness, brain injury units, addiction services, carers groups, bereavement support.Please see the many reviews below to find out more about who is using them, where and how.Table of Contents• 42 cards • Instruction booklet

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

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Book SynopsisHarness ACT to live a healthier life Do you want to change your relationship with painful thoughts and feelings that are holding you back from making changes to improve your life? In Acceptance and Commitment Therapy For Dummies, you'll discover how to identify negative and unhealthy modes of thinking and apply Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) principles throughout your day-to-day life, creating a healthier, richer and more meaningful existence with yourself and others. Closely connected to Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), ACT is an evidence-based, NICE-approved therapy that uses acceptance and mindfulness strategies mixed in with commitment and behaviour-changing strategies to help people increase their psychological flexibility in both their personal and professional lives. With the help of this straightforward and authoritative guide, you'll find out how to target unpleasant feelings and not act upon themwithout sending yourself spiraling down the rabbit hole. The objectiTable of ContentsForeword xiiiIntroduction 1 Part I: Getting Started with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy 5 Chapter 1: Introducing ACT 7 Chapter 2: Understanding that a Little Unhappiness Is Normal 17 Chapter 3: Developing Psychological Flexibility 29 Chapter 4: Living a Life with Meaning 45 Chapter 5: Moving Forward with Committed Action 57 Chapter 6: Overcoming Barriers to Living a Meaningful Life 67 Chapter 7: Being Present through Mindfulness 81 Chapter 8: Understanding Your ‘Selves’ 93 Part II: ACT Principles and Perspectives 107 Chapter 9: Counting the Cost of Avoiding Yourself 109 Chapter 10: Linking the Human Mind and Consciousness 119 Chapter 11: Tracing the Origins of ACT and Relational Frame Theory 129 Part III: ACT for Everyday Life 145 Chapter 12: Overcoming Work‐Related Stress 147 Chapter 13: Looking at Love and Relationships through an ACT Lens 159 Chapter 14: Dealing with Problem Anger 173 Chapter 15: Helping You Live with Chronic Pain 187 Part IV: Mental Health Issues from an ACT Perspective 197 Chapter 16: Addressing Anxiety with ACT 199 Chapter 17: Beating Depression with Acceptance and Committed Action 211 Chapter 18: Dealing with Addiction 225 Chapter 19: Recovering from Psychosis 237 Part V: The Part of Tens 247 Chapter 20: Ten Brief Exercises to Help You Live More Mindfully 249 Chapter 21: Ten Tips for Value‐Based Living 257 Chapter 22: Ten Ways to Overcome Fusion and Experiential Avoidance 265 Appendix: Further Sources 273 Index 277

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Book SynopsisRichard Templar is the author of the international bestselling Rules books. Over 2 million people around the world have enjoyed and now play by Richard Templar's Rules. The complete list of titles is as follows: The Rules of Life, The Rules of Work, The Rules of Management, The Rules of Wealth, The Rules of Parenting, The Rules of Love, The Rules to Break, The Rules of People, The Rules of Thinking, and The Rules of Living Well.Table of Contents1 “Success is a good job earning lots of money”  Rule 1: Success is what you say it is 2 “Some people are just born lucky”  Rule 2: Don't envy other people 3 “You need the right qualifications”  Rule 3: Exams aren't the be all and end all 4 “Your parents are always right”  Rule 4: Don't expect your parents to be perfect 5 “Your parents are responsible for how you turn out”  Rule 5: Give your parents a break 6 “The world is against you”  Rule 6: You're responsible for your own life 7 “We all have an absolute right to be respected”  Rule 7: There's a balance between the right to respect, and tolerance 8 “You can choose your friends but you can't choose your family”  Rule 8: Your siblings should be your best friends for life 9 “Teacher knows best”  Rule 9: Getting on at school is not the same as getting on in life 10 “Have something to say for yourself”  Rule 10: If you find it hard to talk, try listening 11 “Some people are just difficult”  Rule 11: No one chooses to be difficult without a reason 12 “Don't waste your time on people who aren't worth it”  Rule 12: Suffer fools gladly. Well, suffer them, anyway 13 “You can't be cheerful if you're in pain”  Rule 13: Pain doesn't have to make you miserable 14 “Good work speaks for itself”  Rule 14: No one at work will know how good you are unless you tell them 15 “Do what it takes to get what you want”  Rule 15: Don't emotionally blackmail people 16 “A place for everything, and everything in its place”  Rule 16: It's not morally superior to be tidy 17 “It matters what other people think”  Rule 17: Don't live for other people's approval 18 “Give as good as you get”  Rule 18: You get what you give 19 “Stick with your own kind”  Rule 19: Your friends don't all need to be like you 20 “The best things in life are free”  Rule 20: Everything worth having hurts 21 “You can change people”  Rule 21: Don't try to change people 22 “It's where you're going that matters, not where you came from”  Rule 22: Be proud of your roots 23 “Friends are for life”  Rule 23: Friends come and go 24 “Mistakes are a bad thing”  Rule 24: Mistakes can be good 25 “Be a friend to everybody”  Rule 25: You don't have to like everyone 26 “. . . and everybody will be your friend”  Rule 26: . . . and not everyone will like you 27 “If you don't like it, tough” 56 Rule 27: Remember, you have a choice 28 “You need to get your chores over with”  Rule 28: Life's all about the little things 29 “Stay true to your dreams”  Rule 29: Priorities change over the years 30 “People have a right to know”  Rule 30: Know how to keep a secret 31 “Face your fears”  Rule 31: Replace the bad thoughts 32 “Make a New Year's resolution every year”  Rule 32: You can't change habits unless you want to 33 “Respect the elderly”  Rule 33: Respect everyone 34 “Look after number one”  Rule 34: Helping other people makes you feel good about yourself 35 “If you're in the firing line, keep your head down”  Rule 35: They can't walk all over you unless you're lying down 36 “Just ignore the bullies”  Rule 36: Don't let 'em bully you 37 “Think on your feet”  Rule 37: Be in control 38 “What you do is more important than why you do it”  Rule 38: Be honest with yourself 39 “You can judge a book by its cover”  Rule 39: Everyone has a backstory 40 “Put the past behind you”  Rule 40: You have to deal with your stuff before you can get on with your life 41 “What about me?”  Rule 41: It's not all about you 42 “Just once won't hurt”  Rule 42: Don't let bad habits get a foot in the door 43 “Be spontaneous”  Rule 43: Listen to the voices in your head 44 “Take one step at a time”  Rule 44: If you want big things to change, you have to make big changes 45 “The best people will be there for you for life”  Rule 45: People come and go, and it's OK 46 “Enjoy yourself while you're young”  Rule 46: Your body is for life 47 “Borrowing is OK so long as you can pay it back”  Rule 47: Don't get into debt 48 “Be generous”  Rule 48: Never lend money unless you're prepared to write it off 49 “Believe you're the best”  Rule 49: Know your real worth 50 “Don't allow people to make you feel bad”  Rule 50: The only thing you can control is you 51 “Some people just get to you”  Rule 51: No one can make you feel anything 52 “You can't help how you feel”  Rule 52: You feel what you think 53 “Actions speak louder than words”  Rule 53: Don't take anyone for granted 54 “Avoid unnecessary displays of emotion”  Rule 54: Say thank you out loud 55 “The internet makes you anonymous”  Rule 55: The Rules don't stop online 56 “Always seek to improve yourself”  Rule 56: Accept your shortcomings 57 “Strive for perfection”  Rule 57: Perfection can be a handicap 58 “You are the product of your genes”  Rule 58: You are the sum of your experiences (so make them good) 59 “Tomorrow is another day”  Rule 59: How you spend your day is how you spend your life 60 “There aren't enough hours in the day”  Rule 60: Know your limitations 61 “Always get off on the right foot from the start”  Rule 61: Bide your time to make a good impression 62 “Confident people know where they're going”  Rule 62: Everyone else is as lost as you 63 “Stand out from the crowd”  Rule 63: There's a fine line between being ubercool and being a total prat 64 “Appearances matter”  Rule 64: Be happy with the way you look 65 “It's just a drop in the ocean”  Rule 65: The insignificant is important 66 “The job comes first”  Rule 66: Don't mistake your career for your life 67 “Get it all out in the open”  Rule 67: Avoid conflict 68 “If you know you're in the right, don't back down”  Rule 68: Don't be afraid of compromise 69 “Some people are just asking for it”  Rule 69: Keep the moral high ground 70 “It's good to let your feelings out”  Rule 70: Don't trample on other people's emotions 71 “No one is perfect”  Rule 71: Be on the side of the angels, not the beasts 72 “Meet your deadlines”  Rule 72: Keep ahead of deadlines 73 “Give good advice”  Rule 73: Don't give advice 74 “Let people know when you're right”  Rule 74: Never say ‘I told you so' 75 “Stick to what you're good at”  Rule 75: Stretch yourself 76 “You've a right to be treated fairly” Rule 76: Stop expecting life to be fair 77 “The more you learn about a subject, the more of an expert you become”  Rule 77: The more you know, the more you don't 78 “You can't learn anything from a fool”  Rule 78: Learn from other people's mistakes 79 “If you're going to do something, do it properly”  Rule 79: You don't have to jump in the deep end 80 “Stick with what you know”  Rule 80: Step out of your comfort zone 81 “People will judge you by what you own”  Rule 81: Don't try to keep up with the Joneses 82 “Hide your mistakes”  Rule 82: Remember, you could be wrong – someone has to be 83 “Live in the present”  Rule 83: Keep perspective 84 “Know what you want”  Rule 84: You don't have to know what you want 85 “Guilt tells you where you're going wrong”  Rule 85: Don't do guilt 86 “Someone will make it better”  Rule 86: Pick yourself up (no one else will do it for you) 87 “Think through your problems”  Rule 87: Thinking hard doesn't always help 88 “Narrow down your options”  Rule 88: Look at all the options 89 “Stick to a plan”  Rule 89: Life is unpredictable 90 “Trust no one”  Rule 90: Trust everyone 91 “Trust everyone”  Rule 91: Trust no one 92 “Sometimes you need a good moan”  Rule 92: There are people who moan, and people who just get on with it 93 “Don't sacrifice yourself for a relationship”  Rule 93: It's the compromises that make relationships worth having 94 “Feelings should be rational”  Rule 94: Feelings aren't right or wrong – they just are 95 “Eat, drink and be merry . . .”  Rule 95: Stay alive 96 “I want doesn't get”  Rule 96: Ask for what you want 97 “If it ain't broke, don't fix it”  Rule 97: Look up 98 “Find yourself a safe job”  Rule 98: Follow your passion 99 “Protect your property”  Rule 99: People are more important than things 100 “You can't change horses in midstream”  Rule 100: It's never too late to start following the real Rules Rules to follow  1 No man is an island  2 Two wrongs don't make a right  3 When in Rome, do as the Romans  4 Don't judge a book by its cover  5 For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction  6 There's no such thing as a free lunch  7 Do as you would be done by  8 The pen is mightier than the sword  9 Keep dry, and away from children  10 Give it time 

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