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Book SynopsisBring peace into your present moment through the power of breath with Global Peace Ambassador Prem RawatBreath - it marks the beginning and end of life, it is the one thing shared by all human beings, and yet it is one of the most overlooked aspects of the human experience. What we take for granted actually forms the basis of our shared reality. Each breath we take signals triumph over death, our defiant presence in the world, our dedication to persisting.Global Peace Ambassador and New York Times bestselling author Prem Rawat asks us to pause and take a moment to revel in our breath, to wake up to this miracle of shared human experience. Only when we do so can we open ourselves to the possibility of peace-both inner and outer.Filled with intricate line drawings and flowing prose, Breath is a beautiful guide to finding harmony in each moment. Immerse yourself in the simple but profound power of breath to bring peace to your life.

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Book SynopsisIf you are seeking change and want to align with your highest purpose, the power is in your hands!2023 Nautilus Book Awards, Silver Award, Personal Growth & Self-Help (large press) Category2023 Book Excellence Award, Inspirational Category2023 Nonfiction Book Awards, Silver Award2022 The Global Book Awards, Silver AwardWinner of the 2022 International Book Award, Non-Fiction/Inspirational Category Many of us know we need a change, an overhaul of the way we “do” life. We feel the need to move forward but we aren’t sure where to place our feet to take those first steps. There are countless manuals for bettering our lives, but we crave something that will truly help us to change for the better once and for all. The Change Guidebook ends the search for self-help that works, serving as a life-long companion guide and resource to complement your life. It offers ten poinTrade Review“The Change Guidebook’s principles and practices are simple, easy to learn, and the results you will achieve with them are extraordinary. It is a must-read for anyone looking to be their best.” — Jack Canfield, Coauthor of the #1 New York Times bestselling Chicken Soup for the Soul® series and The Success Principles™: How to Get from Where You Are to Where You Want to Be“The Change Guidebook is an exceptional tool for creating positive change and adapting to life’s challenges.” —former U.S. Senator Olympia J. Snowe“This guidebook is both transformational and transcendental. By providing the steps and tools to self-identify the problems, Elizabeth is offering herself as a fearless guide to an ultimate understanding and acceptance. Encouraging, delightful, important, and life-altering, this book uncovers who you are, and welcomes the person you’re waiting to become.” —Dr. Margaret Paul, cocreator of Inner Bonding“This book is the framework to help us craft a new way of moving through the world.” —Sheri Salata, former executive producer, The Oprah Winfrey Show, author of The Beautiful No: And Other Tales of Trial, Transcendence and Transformation“We all aspire for growth, improvement, contentment—but we don’t know where to start. The Change Guidebook not only helps us start, but it leads us by the hand and by the heart through the entire process of change. We emerge from Elizabeth Hamilton-Guarino’s inspirational book renewed and recharged. We are different than we were, different and better. More whole, more self-confident, more resilient, and more of who we always hoped we’d become.” —Dr. Harley Rotbart, professor and Vice Chair Emeritus, University of Colorado School of Medicine, author of No Regrets Living and Miracles We Have Seen“If there was ever a book needed in our present times, The Change Guidebook is it. Elizabeth Hamilton-Guarino provides a concise guidebook for managing change for personal and professional development. Elizabeth will challenge you to think comprehensively while providing the resources necessary to help you effectively manage change.” —Dr. Ivan Misner, founder and chief visionary officer BNI (Business Network International)“Change is challenging, especially when you didn’t choose it. Support and guidance make the journey so much easier, and Elizabeth HamiltonGuarino provides that and more! Elizabeth’s excitement, experience, and enthusiasm in The Change Guidebook burst on every page. If you want to start changing now, The Change Guidebook will move you toward the introspection needed to get there. I highly recommend this excellent book full of life experiences of the author and other experts who have successfully navigated the waters of change.” —Dr. Nancy Mramor, award-winning author, psychologist, media expert“This is a fabulous book to guide anyone who seeks a change in herself or himself to create a change for the better in their life. An effort must be made for that. The author offers a clear, step-by-step approach to guide anyone wanting to make such a change. Brilliant!” —Sally Huss, author of The Importance of Living Happy and 100 children’s books“Allow Elizabeth Hamilton-Guarino to show you the way to make or adjust to change in your life. The Change Guidebook gives you everything at your fingertips to start today and create your best life. Change is up to you and this guidebook is the best place to start!” —Kris M. Fuller, certified Master Coach and chief creative officer of the Best Ever You Network"Hamilton-Guarino guides readers through the process of developing new and better habits and includes a series of exercises designed to help readers define and manifest their goals." — Kirkus Reviews

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Book SynopsisLEWIS HOWES grew up as an athlete. He played almost every sport in high school and went on to play football professionally. Howes then transferred his competitive nature from sports to business, building his podcast The School of Greatness into a global phenomenon and becoming successful beyond his wildest dreams. But his whole identity was built on misguided beliefs about what 'masculinity' was: dangerous, false ideas learned from teammates and coaches in locker rooms and stereotypes in the media. Like so many men, Howes grew up angry, frustrated and always chasing something that was never enough. At 30 years old, outwardly thriving but unfulfilled inside, Howes began a personal journey to find inner peace and to uncover the many masks that men, both young and old, wear. In The Mask of Masculinity, Howes exposes the nine masks that men wear to protect themselves - and the truth that lies beneath them. He teaches men how to break through the walls that hold them back from showing real emotion, and reveals how women can better understand the men in their lives. It's not easy, but if you want to love, be loved and live a great life, then you must make an odyssey of self-discovery. This book is a must-read for every man - and for every woman who loves a man.

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Book SynopsisFROM THE AUTHOR OF THE MILLION-COPY SELLING The Chimp ParadoxHow can we help our children:· become more resilient?· get over mistakes?· develop a positive outlook?And, what can we do to become better role models?Prof Steve Peters uses his Chimp Mind Management Model to help parents, teachers and carers understand the neuroscience behind unconscious beliefs and habits that may be silently guiding children's emotions, thinking and behaviours.The Silent Guides explores ten positive habits and many related themes taken from the children's educational book My Hidden Chimp.Prof Steve Peters helps challenge unhelpful behaviours such as:· being overly self-critical· fear of failure· low self-esteemTrade Review"It's the simplicity of his work that gives it power. If you want to master your mind, then Professor Steve Peters is the Mastermind." * Red Magazine *"He explores ten habits and suggests ways in which we can help children (and ourselves) towards positive ones. [...] I have really enjoyed this book, finding it helpful to have our brains and reactions explained in this way and finding the terminology useful, recognising and being able to talk about having a 'Chimp hijack'." * Juno Magazine *

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Book SynopsisYou get to choose the life you will live. Siri Lindley wanted to be a world champion triathlete…even though she didn’t know how to swim. She wanted to love and be loved…even though her father shunned her because she was gay. She wanted to savour every day and enjoy the life she’d made with her wife, her career, and her passion for horses…even though in November 2019 she was diagnosed with a rare—and usually fatal—form of acute myeloid leukemia. Every time Siri has faced what seemed impossible, she found a way to not only survive the situation, but to thrive within it. Today, she’s cancer free, a triathlon world champion, happily married, and one of the most popular coaches and motivational speakers in the world. Finding a Way is her life-giving guide for readers who are feeling stuck between the life they want to live and the life that they’re living now. This book gives you the tools and strategies you need to find a way through your struggles and on to triumph. You have everything you need inside of you to do this. You get to go first in deciding what story you want to live in any moment. You get to go first in deciding what is possible for you, what you are capable of, and what life’s challenges will mean for you. Let Finding a Way teach you how to rewrite the stories in life that you are living. Let Siri help you re-narrate those stories to bring out the best in you—to open the gates to a greener pasture where you can finally put down your armour, open your heart, and receive the gifts of love, joy, and fulfilment that you so deserve.Trade Review“Every time Siri has faced what seemed impossible, she found a way to not only survive the situation, but to thrive within it. Today, she's cancer free, a triathlon world champion, happily married, and one of the most popular coaches and motivational speakers in the world. Finding a Way is her life-giving guide for readers who are feeling stuck between the life they want to live and the life that they're living now. Her memoir, Finding a Way: Taking the Impossible and Making it Possible will gives you the tools and strategies you will need to find a way through your struggles and on to triumph. Siri's message to her readers is that 'You have everything you need inside of you to do this. You get to go first in deciding what story you want to live in any moment. You get to go first in deciding what is possible for you, what you are capable of, and what life's challenges will mean for you'. Finding a Way: Taking the Impossible and Making it Possible teach you how to rewrite the stories in life that you are living. You can re-narrate those stories to bring out the best in yourself and open the gates to a greener pasture where you can finally put down your armor, open your heart, and receive the gifts of love, joy, and fulfilment that you so deserve.” -- Midwest Book Review“In Finding a Way, Siri doesn’t just inspire you to overcome obstacles and live your best life, she teaches you how! She’s not just a teacher who knows how to do it, she’s a teacher who’s actually done it, and that’s one in a billion! In Finding a Way, Siri gives you the tools to turn the impossible into possible and design the life of your dreams.” -- Jamie Kern Lima, New York Times Bestselling Author, Believe IT and Founder, IT Cosmetics“In the telling of her heroic journey, Siri Lindley becomes a compass for the reader, a guide on the trail of life, a coach that inspires with clarity and strength for a happier journey.” -- Melissa Etheridge, 2x Grammy Award- and Academy Award-Winning Singer, Songwriter, and Musician“Want to come home to your truth? Reach for this book. Siri’s awe-inspiring journey and loving wisdom will guide your soul to calibrate to your true self.” -- Linda Wallem, Actress, Writer, and Producer. Writer and Producer for Nurse Jackie“Siri is a force of nature, I’ve never met another person like her. The energy she brings into every single day is unparalleled. But it’s her ability to share that energy and use it to lift up those around her that’s most admirable. I’m forever grateful for the impact she’s had on my life taking me from an average professional triathlete to multiple world champion achieving my every dream along the way.” -- Mirinda Carfrae, 4x World Champion Triathlete

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Book Synopsis'Life-transforming' Susan Cain, author of QuietSearching for happiness is overrated, learn to find meaning insteadThere is a persistent myth in our culture that in order to lead a fulfilling life we must pursue happiness at all times. In her groundbreaking work, Emily Esfahani Smith explains that it is actually the search for meaning that will bring fulfilment. She argues that meaning is all around us in vast untapped resources, and that the key is finding it in the right here, right now. Her inspiring TED Talk on the same topic has been viewed over a million times.To explore how we can change our lives for the better, she draws on the latest research in psychology, sociology, philosophy and neuroscience, as well as insights from figures in literature and history such as George Eliot, Viktor Frankl, Aristotle and the Buddha. She shows us how cultivating connections to others, identifying and working toward a purpose, telling stories about our place in the world, and seeking out mystery, can immeasurably deepen our lives. To do this she visits remarkable people and places, such as a tight-knit fishing village in the Chesapeake Bay, a dinner where young people gather to share their experiences of profound loss, and a drug kingpin who finds his purpose in helping people get fit. She explores how we might begin to build a culture that leaves space for introspection and awe, cultivates a sense of community, and imbues our lives with meaning.Trade ReviewAn intelligent page turner…illuminating…the book mounts a timely challenge * PROSPECT *Speaks to the yearning we all share for a life of depth and significance...Beautifully written and rigorously researched...reading it is a life-transforming experience * SUSAN CAIN, authof of Quiet *A beautiful book, full of hope. While drawing on the best scientific evidence, it also stirs us with powerful narratives of living full of meaning. * PROF RICHARD LAYARD, author of Happiness: lessons from a new science *Evidence-based and inspiring, this is a book I've been awaiting for a very long time. * ADAM GRANT, author of Originals *A powerful invitation to live a life that is not only happy but filled with purpose, belonging, and transcendence. By combining scientific research and philosophical insights with moving accounts of ordinary people who have deeply meaningful lives, Smith addresses the most urgent questions of our existence in a delightful, masterful, and inspiring way. * EMMA SEPPALLA, author of The Happiness Track *

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Book SynopsisImagine an age where the predictability of science and the wisdom of religion combine. Scientology is called a spiritual technology for a reason. Scientology provides tools to assist you to find your own answers to your questions about existence, your own truth about your life and you. The word Scientology comes from: Scio (Latin) 'knowing, in the fullest sense of the word', logos (Greek) 'study of'. Thus Scientology means 'knowing how to know'. Although modern life seems to pose an infinitely complex array of problems, Scientology maintains that the solutions to those problems are basically simple and within every man's reach. Difficulties with communication and interpersonal relationships, nagging insecurities, self-doubt and despair each man innately possesses the potential to be free of these and many other concerns. This book was designated by L. Ron Hubbard as the Book One of Scientology. It gives the basic philosophical principles of Scientology, and shows practical application how to improve conditions in life. It covers concepts like the relation of mind body and spirit, it gives you the analysis of what understanding consists of and how understanding can be mended or achieved, and all other essential concepts of this amazing study, merging science and spirituality.

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Book SynopsisThis beautiful and deeply moving tale recounts educational psychologist Torey Hayden''s battle to unlock the emotions of a troubled and sexually abused child who, with the help of Hayden, was finally able to overcome her dark past and realise her full potential.Six-year-old Sheila was abandoned by her mother on a highway when she was four. A survivor of horrific abuse, she never spoke, never cried, and was placed in a class for severely retarded children after committing an atrocious act of violence against another child. Everyone thought Sheila was beyond salvation except her teacher, Torey Hayden. With patience, skill, and abiding love, she fought long and hard to release a haunted little girl from her secret nightmare and nurture the spark of genius she recognised trapped within Sheila''s silence. This is the remarkable story of their journey together an odyssey of hope, courage, and inspiring devotion that opened the heart and mind of one lost child to a new world of discovery aTrade Review“Torey Hayden deserves the kind of respect I can’t give many people. She isn’t valuable, she’s incredible. The world needs more like Torey Hayden.” – Boston Globe It has been a long time since you have read a book with the sheer emotional impact of One Child.” – New York Times “Page after page proves again the power of love and the resiliency of life.” – Los Angeles Times

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Book SynopsisWe are creatures of habit, living most of our lives automatically, in small worlds of more or less comfortable routine. But sometimes outside forces compel us to adjust, and sometimes we must make changes ourselves. What happens when change disrupts our lives? This book is the first in a trilogy which offers an insight unlike any other into the human mind and heart: how we are, how we break, and how we mend. It is about all of us, humbly figuring out how to live.Trade ReviewExhilarating, lyrical, consoling... His voice is pleasingly sardonic one of a peer who finds this stuff as difficult and disorientating as the rest of us -- Oliver Burkeman * Guardian *A book about human nature. It's crammed with ideas. It makes your head spin, in a good way -- William Leith * Spectator *Fascinating, profound, wonderfully well-observed... [How We Are] could change lives -- Bel Mooney * Daily Mail *An honest, self-searching voice, rich in images and characters' stories -- Antonia Macaro * Financial Times *

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Book SynopsisA straightforward and accessible study of personal development and human consciousness, as seen through the lens of Eastern and Western therapeutic traditionsA simple yet comprehensive guide to the types of psychologies and therapies available from Eastern and Western sources. Each chapter includes a specific exercise designed to help the reader understand the nature and practice of the specific therapies. Wilber presents an easy-to-use map of human consciousness against which the various therapies are introduced and explained. This edition includes a new preface.

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Book SynopsisThe bestselling self-help classic which, like The Secret and Law of Attraction, helps to bring you what you wish for, and is credited by Noel Edmonds for reviving his career and turning his life around.Trade Review'It's fantastic.' * Noel Edmonds *'It's a perfect creed for the age - no commitment but unlimited benefits... Anyone familiar with, say, Waitrose's Ocado grocery delivery service will also grasp the basics of Cosmic Ordering. You just write down what you want, set a delivery date and wait for it to arrive. What's more, there's nothing to pay.' * The Daily Telegraph *'Help the universe help you.' * The Daily Mail *

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Book SynopsisA toolkit of practical strategies for managing intrusive, negative self-talk and how you respond to it.Trade Review"Transforming Negative Self-Talk: Practical Effective Exercises is a winner. I strongly recommend it! . . . [A] precise, articulate, systematic application of change principles to a particular problem . . . . I have used some of these exercises both on myself and with clients and they worked well and quickly. Negative self-talk triggers a vast array of problems, so this book has wide appeal." -- Milton H. Erickson Foundation Newsletter"Any who daily struggle with self-critical voices will appreciate this unique approach . . . . [A] pick for any psychology or self-help collection." -- Midwest Book Review"A clear and compelling book that provides many direct and helpful strategies for actively transforming inner experience . . . a gentle but powerful vehicle to help you build the kind of internal dialogue that makes meaningful change not only possible, but highly likely. Tell yourself you need to read this book—and be clever enough to follow the recommendation!" -- Michael D. Yapko, Ph.D., clinical psychologist and author of Mindfulness and Hypnosis and Depression is Contagious"This book is a rare jewel. Andreas has a clear and brilliant writing style. Through a myriad of concrete examples, he guides the reader in how to effectively manage self-talk." -- Giorgio Nardone, psychotherapist and Founder/Director of the Center for Strategic Therapy

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Book SynopsisYour trusted guide to value yourself and break the patterns of codependency Codependency For Dummies, 2nd Edition is the most comprehensive book on the topic to date. Written in plain English and packed with sensitive, authoritative information, it describes the history, symptoms, causes, and relationship dynamics of codependency. The majority of the book is devoted to healing and lays out a clear plan for recovery with exercises, practical advice, and daily reminders to help you know, honor, protect, and express yourself. New to this edition are chapters on working the Twelve Steps to recover from codependency and how therapists/coaches/nurses are affected by codependency. Codependence is primarily a learned behavior from our family of origin. Some cultures have it to a greater degree than otherssome still see it as a normal way of living. Yet the costs of codependence can include distrust, faulty expectations, passive-aggressiveness, control, self-neglect, over-focus on others, manipulation, intimacy issues, and a slew of other harmful traits. Codependence causes serious pain and affects the majority of Americansnot just women and loved ones of addicts. Codependency For Dummies, 2nd Edition offers authoritative and trusted guidance on ways to raise your self-esteem, detach and let go, set boundaries, recognize healthy vs. dysfunctional relationships, overcome guilt and resentment, and much more. Helps you break the pattern of conduct that keeps you in harmful relationships Provides trusted guidance to create healthy boundaries, coping skills, and expectations Offers advice for eliminating feelings of guilt, blame, and feeling overly responsible Explains the difference between care-giving and codependent care-taking If you''re trapped in the cycle of codependency and looking for help, Codependency For Dummies, 2nd Edition offers trusted advice and a clear plan for recovery.Table of ContentsIntroduction 1 Part I: Getting Started on Overcoming Codependency 5 Chapter 1: Codependency Hurts 7 Chapter 2: Somebody Please Tell Me What Codependency Is 29 Chapter 3: Symptoms of Codependency 39 Chapter 4: Crossing De-Nile to Recovery 71 Chapter 5: So, Are You Codependent? 81 Part II: Breakthrough to Recovery — Healing Yourself 89 Chapter 6: Getting Started in Recovery 91 Chapter 7: What Made You Codependent? 99 Chapter 8: Healing Your Wounds — Freeing Your Self 121 Chapter 9: Welcome to the Real You 139 Chapter 10: Building Self-Esteem and Self-Love 155 Chapter 11: Finding Pleasure 177 Part III: Healing Your Relationships with Others 187 Chapter 12: Letting Go and Nonattachment 189 Chapter 13: Speaking Up 211 Chapter 14: Relating to Your Family, Friends, and Lovers 229 Chapter 15: Making Relationships Work 243 Part IV: Moving On and Maintaining Recovery 261 Chapter 16: Following Your Bliss 263 Chapter 17: Where to Get Help 277 Chapter 18: Working the Twelve Steps 285 Chapter 19: Maintaining Recovery 303 Part V: The Part of Tens 315 Chapter 20: Ten Ways to Love Yourself 317 Chapter 21: Ten Daily Reminders 323 Index 329

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Book SynopsisCorinne Sweet is a leading psychologist, life coach, agony aunt, writer, broadcaster and lecturer, with over twenty-five year's experience.  She teaches in higher and adult education and runs a successful counselling/ coaching practice from home. She regularly writes for various publications, including The Guardian, The Independent and The Observer, amongst others. She has also presented on, TalkSPORT, and still appears regularly on many BBC and independent  radio stations. Corinne lives in North London.Table of ContentsContents Acknowledgements Part 1 Understanding the CBT viewpoint 1 How can I change my life with CBT? Time for change The change paradox Why CBT? How does CBT work? Introducing Mr Beck CBT: the popular theory Ideas at the heart of CBT: a taster Can CBT work for me? What would you really like to change? Setting goals Finally, making the decision to change So now the big question: is CBT for you? 2 Understanding what makes you tick Take a fresh look at yourself The CBT viewpoint Understanding how your thoughts tick You have your own unique point of view Resistance to change 3 Noticing your negative thoughts Spot negative thinking in everyday life Understanding emotions the CBT way Negative automatic thoughts Dysfunctional assumptions Core beliefs The forensic approach to your emotions Unhealthy emotions What to do with your Thought Record 4 Tracking and taming your ‘thinking errors’ A self-fulfilling prophecy Identifying 'thinking errors' Beck’s negative Cognitive Triad Top ten thinking errors 5 Testing yourself to get better Hot thoughts and triggers

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Book SynopsisFind your way into Mindfulness with this engaging and practical step-by-step guide that you can follow in your own time and in the comfort of your own home.Mindfulness training can change your life: recommended by the UK's National Institute for Health and Excellence and prescribed by the NHS, it helps you to experience less stress and anxiety, and to discover more joy and deeper sense of being in each moment. In just eight weeks, people who have learnt these simple and easy-to-follow methods describe how it gives them new zest for life and an increased courage to face whatever obstacles they come across.Michael Chaskalson is an expert instructor. His forty years of practical experience with Mindfulness have enabled him to create a do-it-yourself programme that brings a fresh ease to practising. Endorsed by bestselling author in the field, Mark Williams, this course is a unique hybrid of the two most popular approaches: Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and Mindfulness-Based CoTrade Review“Mindfulness in 8 Weeks is the manual for how to learn and practise on your own” – Ruby Wax “A great book for both novices and those familiar with mindfulness practice – I highly recommend it” – Mark Williams (Co-Author of the bestselling Mindfulness: A practical guide to peace in a frantic world) “The ideas and practices discussed here truly change lives” – Dr. John Teasdale, Co-Author of Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy for Depression “As we campaign in Parliament and in government to raise awareness of the benefits of mindfulness training more generally, I hope this new book will open many more eyes to the great benefits that are so readily available with mindfulness practice” – Chris Ruane, MP

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Book SynopsisThe world is full of places that inspire and bring us joy: they might be exceptionally beautiful, resonant with history, untouched by civilisation or rich in memory. This is an atlas that gathers together some of the most enchanting and reinvigorating places around the world in order to heal and captivate, including beautiful destinations in Greece, Italy, Japan, America, Chile and Australia, to name but a few. We’re taken to the tops of mountains, solitary cliffs, elegant cities and also some less expected locations: airports, hydroelectric stations and meteorite craters. Great travellers have always known that travelling can broaden the mind; here we see how it can also heal it. A Therapeutic Atlas reminds us that the world is far broader and more inspiring than we tend to appreciate day to day. Tempting images are combined with short essays that discuss the power of particular places to help us with the difficulties of being human. We locate places that are therapeutic because they coax us out of familiar patterns of thought and liberate our minds. This is a book that can be read when travelling, as a real-life atlas, but as importantly, when travel is difficult, it reminds us that there is no place like home and the sanctuary of our own bed.

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Book SynopsisWinner of the British Psychological Society Book Award for Popular PsychologyPsychologists have long been aware that most people tend to maintain an irrationally positive outlook on life. In fact, optimism may be crucial to our existence. Tali Sharot's original cognitive research demonstrates in surprising ways the biological basis for optimism. In this fascinating exploration, she takes an in-depth, clarifying look at how the brain generates hope and what happens when it fails; how the brains of optimists and pessimists differ; why we are terrible at predicting what will make us happy; how anticipation and dread affect us; and how our optimistic illusions affect our financial, professional, and emotional decisions.With its cutting-edge science and its wide-ranging and accessible narrative, The Optimism Bias provides us with startling new insight into how the workings of the brain create our hopes and dreams.Trade ReviewLucid, engaging and cutting-edge... a must-read for anyone interested in imagining the future. - David Eagleman, Neuroscientist and bestselling author of Sum and Incognito.An intelligent written look into why most people take an optimistic view on life...stimulating discussion...in easily understood language...fascinating trip into why we prefer to remain hopeful about our future and ourselves. * New York Journal of Books *Very enjoyable, highly original and packed with eye-opening insight, this is a beautifully written book that really brings psychology alive. - Simon Baron-Cohen, Cambridge University Professor and author of Zero Degrees of Empathy and The Science of Evil.If you read her story, you'll get a much better grip on how we function in it. I'm optimistic about that. * TIME *Her fascinating book offers compelling evidence for the neural basis of optimism and what it all means. * Scientific American Book Club *Lively, conversational...A well-told, heartening report from neuroscience's front lines. * Kirkus *A book I'd suggest to anyone. * Forbes *Read it and cheer. It's important to your longevity. * Examiner *Most readers will turn to the last page not only buoyed by hope but also aware of the sources and benefits of that hope. * Booklist *What a treat. A charming, engaging and accessible book written by a scientist who knows how to tell a story. - Richard Thaler, author of NudgeEngaging....Sharot studies optimisim as the neural level and knows her subject well. * The Psychiatrist *Fascinating... Even if you're a dedicated cynic, you might be surprised to learn that your brain is wearing rose-colored glasses, whether you like it or not. - NPRAn insightful, Oliver Sacks-y first book. - The Village VoiceOnce I started reading The Optimism Bias, I could not put it down. - Positive Psychology News DailyA fascinating yet accessible exploration of how and why our brains construct a positive outlook on life. - BrainPickings.orgFascinating and fun to read... Provides lucid accounts of [Sharot's] often ingenious experiments. - BBC Focus

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Book SynopsisAfter more than thirty years, Love Is Letting of Fear continues to be among the most widely read and best-loved classics on personal transformation. Both helpful and hopeful, this little gem of a guide offers twelve lessons to help us let go of the past and stay focused on the present as we step confidently toward the future.  Renowned all over the world as the founder of Attitudinal Healing, Dr. Gerald Jampolsky reminds us that the impediments to the life we long for are nothing more than the limitations imposed on us by our own minds. Revealing our true selves, the essence of which is love, is ultimately a matter of releasing those limited--and limiting--thoughts and setting our minds free.  Love Is Letting of Fear has guided millions of readers along the path of self-healing with its deeply powerful yet profoundly humble message. Embrace it with an open mind and a willing heart and let it guide you to a life in which negativity, doubt, and fear are replaced with optimism, joy, and love.

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Book SynopsisFrom John Gray, author of the phenomenal multi-million copy bestseller Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus, comes the definitive book for men and women seeking lasting love in the face of modern pressures.Trade ReviewPraise for Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus: ‘The Daddy of all such studies’ The Telegraph ‘Devoted readers praise Mr. Gray as the saviour of their marriages and his book as the brick that finally knocks some sense into their mates’ Washington Times ‘When I was 21 and freshly dumped by Harry, my first really grown-up boyfriend, where did I turn but John Gray’s Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus? It was reassuring to know the reason I’d been dumped wasn’t because I was rubbish in bed’ New Woman ‘Men Are From Mars and Women Are From Venus has shed light on countless relationship problems, offering an explanation for many social inequalities… a hot topic of debate in households and offices throughout the world’ Eastern Daily Press

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Book SynopsisJoin best-selling author and internationally renowned transformative coach Michael Neill as he guides you through 10 coaching sessions designed to change your life for the better. Inside you'll learn: · a simple but profound explanation of how the mind works · why happiness is closer than you think · a whole new way of thinking about goals · the simple foundation of lasting relationships · a radical new understanding of human emotion · the secret to financial security in any economy · ideas to spark your creativity, productivity, and so much more! · For those who want to make more of a difference in the world and have a deeper, more meaningful experience of being alive, this book will unleash your potential with intelligence, humor, and heart!Trade Review‘Michael Neill, a supercoach in real life, has used his electrifying writing talent to cause this book to reach out and grab you by the shoulders and shake you till you wake up. I recommend it highly.’Steve Chandler, author of 100 Ways to Motivate Yourself and Right Now‘Reading Supercoach is like having a reliable best friend on hand, passing on solid advice each time you read. How many “nuggets” does it take to make a gold mine? The answer in terms of wisdom is contained herein.’Andy Fowler, emmy award‑winning visual‑effects producer and director of VFX at Netflix‘Michael Neill has a rare gift for blending theory and practice into an enjoyable and helpful read. Whether you’re interested in coaching, being coached, or just thinking and smiling about your path through life, I recommend this book.’David Glazer, founder and leader, Google genomics team‘This book is one of the best, if not the best, book on coaching that I have ever read. What is so interesting about Supercoach is that you do not need to be a coach to benefit from reading it – you simply need to be alive. It is more than 250 pages of pure written gold. The stories, exercises, and “in a nutshell” summaries are simply powerful; and this book will be a gift to so many.’Steve Hardison, personal, business, and relationship coach, www.theultimatecoach.net‘Michael has completely outdone even himself with this book. This is simply one of the best self‑help books I’ve ever read, and certain to be a classic for years to come. Michael’s words go straight to the heart. By reading this book, you will feel lighter, more joyful, and more able to enjoy this life in this moment.’Jennifer Louden, author of The Life Organizer and The Woman’s Comfort Book‘Supercoach is a perfect guide to help you navigate from thought to possibility to intention to results. This is much more than a “feel‑good” read – this book is transformational. Read it and go make a difference!’Rob Owen, adjunct professor, thunderbird school of global management‘Supercoach is, indeed, super. Michael presents simple, actionable concepts that transform your relationship with goals, motivation, money, and life purpose. His tools are simple, but not always easy – but they’re worth it. The exercises he includes are first‑rate and have brought me a much richer life.’Stever Robbins, the host of the #1 itunes business podcast the Get‑it‑Done Guy’s Quick and Dirty Tips to Work less and Do More‘Success is such an intensely personal thing, it’s almost impossible to define. But when we achieve it, whatever “it” is, we know it. Fortunately, there are a few among us whose gift is to help us make the transformation. Michael Neill is such a person. His success in teaching success has earned him the title “Supercoach,” and he is a super writer, too – you won’t find a better or more enjoyable way to discover your personal path to success than within the wise and wonderful pages of this extraordinary book. Bottom line? Read, heed ... and succeed!’Lynn A. Robinson, author of Divine Intuition and Trust Your Gut‘Supercoach is turbocharged with simple, attainable lessons that cut to the heart of life’s big issues. If you want to create a more meaningful experience of being alive, read this book!’Laura Berman Fortgang, life‑coaching pioneer and author of The Little Book on Meaning‘In this simple yet profound book, Michael Neill shares the secrets of bringing a sense of ease and joy to the challenges of making lasting, profound changes in your life and the lives of those you work with.'Gay Hendricks, PH.D., New York Times bestselling author of The Big Leap‘Michael Neill is the coach with X‑ray vision, somehow able to see straight through the noise in your head to the heart of what makes for a better life. This book will be an inspiration to thousands and thousands of people.’Robert Holden, PH.D., author of Happiness Now! and director of success intelligence and the happiness project‘Every good coach knows that in order to coach, you must be coached. Supercoach is a coach’s coach. Clear, simple, to the point and every tip gives you something to ponder. What a blessing!’Iyanla Vanzant, #1 New York Times bestselling author and television personality

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Book SynopsisTHE NO.1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERBravely revealing' BERNARDINE EVARISTOFunny, moving, helpful and true, Friendaholic deserves a massive audience' SATHNAM SANGHERAThis book is brilliant' JO ELVINEssential reading admirably candid and well-crafted' GUARDIANAs a society, there is a tendency to elevate romantic love. But what about friendships? Aren''t they just as if not more important? So why is it hard to find the right words to express what these uniquely complex bonds mean to us? In Friendaholic: Confessions of a Friendship Addict, Elizabeth Day embarks on a journey to answer these questions.Growing up, Elizabeth wanted to make everyone like her. Lacking friends at school, she grew up to believe that quantity equalled quality. Having lots of friends meant you were loved, popular and safe. She was determined to become a Good Friend. And, in many ways, she did. But in adulthood she slowly realised that it was often to the detriment of her own boundaries and mental health.Then, when a gTrade Review Praise for Friendaholic: ‘A joyful read’ THE SUNDAY TIMES ‘Essential reading… admirably candid and well-crafted’ THE GUARDIAN ‘(An)eloquent, disarmingly honest book’ DAILY MIRROR ‘A generous, companionable guide to a part of life every bit as crucial – and as fraught – as romance or family.’ THE OBSERVER ‘Perceptive, compassionate and filled with relatable insights into all that is beautiful about friendship, with its most valuable point being that it should be about quality, rather than quantity.’ THE DAILY MAIL ‘This book is brilliant.’ Jo Elvin ‘I’ve never read a book about friendships before. This one really digs deep, is bravely revealing and makes me reflect on my own friendship habits, issues, and culture.’ Bernardine Evaristo ‘I really want to say that reading Elizabeth Day feels like listening to a friend, but it's complicated by the fact that I’m an actual friend who makes an appearance in this book on friendship. But fuck it, it's true: reading Elizabeth Day feels like listening to a friend. And reading her on this strangely neglected theme is a revelation. Friendships can mean as much, sometimes even more than family, and finally we have a book that treats the subject with the seriousness it deserves. And Day is the best possible guide: funny, moving, helpful and true, Friendaholic deserves a massive audience.’ Sathnam Sanghera

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Book SynopsisKate Humble has a knack for sharing her own journey towards a more pleasing and purposeful life in a way that inspires readers, enables them to reassess their own lives and helps them achieve their personal goals. Having encouraged readers to reconnect with nature in Thinking on My Feet and simplify their lifestyles in A Year of Living Simply, she turns now to reimagining whatever we consider 'home' - examining her own experiences and expectations, ideals and memories, and considering the views of others living uniquely, extraordinarily, happily. She's gaining insights from some unexpected quarters - including the animal kingdom.As our time spent in office buildings and other traditional workplaces shrinks forevermore, feeling happy, healthy, productive and content in our homes (be they castles or caravans, flat-shares or farms, fixed or temporary, inner city/out of town/beyond) is more important to get right than ever before. Where the Hearth Is will resonate with all those seeking to make the most of their lives during the many hours we all spend at home - whether it's a case of tiny adjustments while staying put, moving out, living differently or dreaming of building something new.

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Book Synopsis''A riveting ride through your own brain'' - Adam Grant, New York Times bestselling author of OriginalsWINNER of the Society for Personality and Social Psychology''s book prize for ''The Promotion of Social and Personality Science''If humans are fundamentally good, why do we engage in acts of great cruelty? If we are evil, why do we sometimes help others at a cost to ourselves? Whether humans are good or evil is a question that has plagued philosophers and scientists for as long as there have been philosophers and scientists.Many argue that we are fundamentally selfish, and only the rules and laws of our societies and our own relentless efforts of will can save us from ourselves. But is this really true? Abigail Marsh is a social neuroscientist who has closely studied the brains of both the worst and the best among us-from children with psychopathic traits whose families live in fear of them, to adult Trade ReviewA brilliant, beautiful, and important book about the things that make some of us angels, some of us devils, and all of us human. You won't be able to put it down - Daniel Gilbert, Harvard University[Marsh's] book is deft enough to be chilling at times, infectiously optimistic at others - The Daily TelegraphReads like a thriller. Abigail Marsh takes us through the groundbreaking research that has thrown light on two of the most fundamental traits of human beings: extreme selfishness and extreme altruism. Page after page, she shows convincingly that the capacity to perceive and identify fear and, consequently, to feel empathy as one would for a child in danger, is the key factor that makes us behave as a psychopath or as someone who joyfully gives a kidney to a stranger. One of the most mind-opening books I have read in years - Matthieu Ricard, Author of Altruism: The Power of Compassion to Change Yourself and the WorldBeautifully and engagingly written, yet not compromising on science. Abigail Marsh has written a page-turner that takes you meticulously through the scientific evidence for why altruism exists, while fooling you into thinking that you are reading a detective novel. This is essential reading for anyone interested in why people vary in their capacity for empathy and love - Essi Viding PhD, Professor of Developmental Psychopathology at UCLLet Abigail Marsh guide you on a riveting ride through your own brain. With lively writing and an impressive command of science, she shows how sensitivity to fear can be both a weapon of evil and a force for good - Adam Grant, New York Times bestselling author of Originals, Give and Take, and Option B (with Sheryl Sandberg)The combination of thorough investigation and personal research experiences creates a volume far more engaging than those typically written by academics...Those who seek to comprehend the origin of fear, altruism, and elements of human nature will find this book a key factor in their increased understanding - ScienceThe book is overall a model of careful popular science writing, rebutting common oversimplifications... Best of all, her writing style is vivid and personable... And despite the book's optimistic message, there are moments-as when she describes a psychopathic teenage girl she tested as someone "with whom I would have been unwilling to spend a night alone in a house"-that send a chill down the spine. - The Wall Street JournalRecommend this fascinating text to readers of pop psychology and true crime fans who wish to better understand the minds of potential criminals - BooklistA fascinating tour of altruism research, all the better for being sprinkled with anecdotes about Marsh's life, career and unforgettable research subjects. As well as the extremes of human nature, Marsh says plenty that is of relevance to those of us in the middle of the bell curve, including how we can strive to be more altruistic in our everyday lives * New Scientist *Provides an illuminating dive into the science behind both altruism and psychopathy, promising an entertaining read for scientists and laypeople alike * Paste *A fine example of a book that looks deeper, showing how an ancient part of the brain--central to our emotional lives--plays a pivotal role in who we are and what we do. It's a sharp analysis sprinkled with relatable examples, and an excellent brain book * Forbes *

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Book SynopsisThe classic guide on how to build loving relationships. In this exploration of loving and living, bestselling author Leo Buscaglia addresses the intricacies and challenges of love relationships. He asks such important questions, as: How do we best interweave our lives with our loved ones? Do we change our way of relating depending on the circumstances? If we fail in one relationship, can we succeed in others? In this exhilarating book, Leo doesn't give pat answers. He presents alternatives and suggests behaviour that opens the way to truly loving each other. He recalls with heartwarming detail the importance of his own family and friendships in helping him to be open to grow and to love.

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Book SynopsisA paradigm-shifting, instant classic in the making that challenges our assumptions about change by encouraging us to understand and embrace our resistance to it.We all have something we want to change about ourselves. But whether it''s quitting smoking, losing weight, or breaking some common bad habit or negative behaviour pattern, we feel a sense of failure when we don''t succeed. This often sets off a cascade of negative feelings and discouragement, making it even harder to change. The voice in our head tells us: Why bother?Successful change depends far more on understanding why we don''t change, psychotherapist and sociologist Ross Ellenhorn insists. His decades-long career as a pioneer in helping people overcome extreme psychiatric experiences and problematic substance use issues - especially those whom the behavioural healthcare system has failed - especially those whom the mental healthcare system has failed - has lead him to develop an effective, long-tTrade ReviewHow We Change is written with gentle wisdom, leavened with wit, and illuminated by deftly sketched case histories. Ross Ellenhorn points a unique path to personal transformation, challenging us to forgo what he aptly calls 'the seductive reasonableness of staying the same.' -- GABOR MATÉ * author of In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts: Close Encounters with Addiction *Countless self help books claim to help people change. But Ross Ellenhorn's How We Change actually does it, not through pithy slogans and relentless bullet points, but by encouraging readers to confront their own behaviors, patterns, setbacks, and fears. Erudite, funny, and highly accessible, How We Change is one of those books that stays with you for a long time. By the end of it, it's safe to say you'll be a different person. -- ABBY ELLIN * author of Duped: Double Lives, False Identities, and the Con Man I Almost Married *Ross Ellenhorn has given us an elegant, convincing, and deeply humanist approach to understanding our resistance to change-and in doing so, he helps us to overcome it. Engagingly written and scientifically rigorous, his book is an important contribution to the literature of mental wellness. -- DAVID A. KESSLER * bestselling author of The End of Overeating; Capture; and Fast Carbs, Slow Carbs *

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Book SynopsisThe coping styles we develop in childhood are often the result of stressful or traumatic experiences. And while they once worked to keep us feeling safe, they do not serve us well in adulthood. This breakthrough guide offers an innovative and evidence-based approach grounded in cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), schema therapy, and attachment theory to help you break free from the coping habits that keep you stuck in a cycle of self-sabotaging negative thoughts and behaviours. In this eye-opening book, you'll identify the maladaptive coping patterns you developed in childhood, understand why you developed them, and learn how to change those destructive habits standing between you and a happier life. You'll also discover powerful strategies to help you give voice to your unmet needs; and learn to cultivate clarity, security, and confidence in yourself and what you need. Dysfunctional coping styles are often the relics of damaging childhood experiences. But your past doesn't need to dictate your future. With this guide, you can finally get unstuck from the habits that hinder your personal growth, get in the way of healthy relationships, and keep you from reaching your highest potential.

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Book SynopsisSTEP INTO A WORLD OF ENCHANTMENT ...Featuring castles and palaces belonging to Ariel, Aurora, Belle, Cinderella, Jasmine, Merida, Mulan, Rapunzel and Snow White as well as locations from the Disney Princess movies and character art, this colouring book will immerse fans in the worlds of their favourite Disney characters.Also available: Disney 100 Years of Wonder Colouring BookDisney Quotes to Live Your Life By Colouring BookDisney: The Vintage Poster Collection Colouring BookDisney: The Fashion Collection Colouring BookDisney Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas Colouring BookDisney Hocus Pocus Colouring BookDisney: The Christmas Collection Colouring BookDisney: Mickey Mouse & Friends Colouring Book

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Book SynopsisSolve the cycle of overwhelm and exhaustion, and empower yourself to create positive change. This interactive workbook from the experts behind the New York Times bestseller Burnout offers up the tools and tips to help get you there. We all want to achieve wellness. But wellness is not a state of mind or a state of being--it's a state of action. It's the freedom to oscillate through all the cycles of being human: from effort to rest, sleeping to waking, autonomy to connection. Burnout, on the other hand, happens when we get stuck. The Burnout Workbook will help you notice when you get stuck and show you how to get unstuck - inside you'll find:* engaging questions* exercises to practise skills* visual guides* stories* quotesand more!Feel better, minimize stress, manage your emotions, and live a more joyful life. Whether or not you've read Burnout, this workbook will help you learn what true wellness can look like in your life.

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Book SynopsisThe Wall Street Journal bestseller! Stop battling your emotions and engage them to live a better life. You’ve been told that it’s a subtle art to not give a f*ck, to only live, laugh, and love, and to f*ck your feelings. That’s impossible and unhealthy. What if you could stop trying to fix your emotions and work with them instead of against them—even the “bad” ones?Give a F*ck, Actually is the self-help guidebook to doing that with Radical Emotional Acceptance, a simple five-step process for having a healthy relationship with your emotions in real time. Developed by psychiatrist Dr. Alex Wills through over 15,000 hours with patients, REA stops the fight against your own feelings and allows you to acknowledge, accept, interpret, and act on emotions—even the painful ones that you are told to suppress—before they become a problem. Rather than pretending you don’t give a f*ck, REA helps you embrace your f*cks and learn from them emotional data to live a fuller life.Give a F*ck, Actually integrates teaching with anecdotes, historical lessons, and narrative encounters with patients to demonstrate REA in action. The result is an unforgettable how-to guide for emotions that will change your life. Trade Review“Give a F*ck, Actually is an honest, practical, and entertaining guide to feeling, accepting, and learning from your emotions. There are so many self-help tactics out there that just serve to help us avoid our painful emotions as opposed to actually meet, listen, and accept them. Alex Wills has used his experience as a psychiatrist, and as a person committed to working through his own emotional pain, to provide 5 simple pillars to help each of us form a much healthier relationship to our emotions. A highly recommended guide for those looking to live a more emotionally rich and fulfilling life.” —Noah Elkrief, #1 bestselling author of A Guide to the Present Moment "The more deeply you can feel a 'negative' emotion, accept it, and not [necessarily] act on it, the closer you can get emotionally to another person." —Mark Goulston, MD, bestselling author of Just Listen “I'm here to tell you that it works.... Give it a shot!" —Cenk Uyger, The Young Turks "In a world where we spend so much of our time beholden to our emotions, Give a F*ck, Actually does a brilliant job of helping us learn not to beat ourselves up so much. Instead, we learn to enjoy ourselves more. I’ve know Alex for quite a few years and he is not only an exceptional doctor, but he is an even better human with an uncanny ability to put things into a simple, helpful, and (thank f*ck) very entertaining perspective. The more you read, you realize Alex actually gives a f*ck." —JR Richards, Lead singer and songwriter for the platinum-selling, Billboard-award winning band Dishwalla

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Book SynopsisA practical sophrology guide to reducing stress and living up to your full potential. ''I like Antiglio. She is calming.'' - The Times Sophrology is a unique stress management and personal development technique to help you relax, feel confident and cope with life''s ups and downs. It is a straightforward method combining relaxation, breathing, body awareness and visualisation into a step by step practice and it has the power to radically transform your life. Sophrology is already extremely popular on the continent. Elite athletes, CEOs and pop stars, among others, have used the techniques to dramatically improve their professional performance and reach a state of balance. It is also used in schools, as well as in the workplace, to enhance wellbeing. Dominique Antiglio, a globally sought-after and highly praised sophrologist, guides you through the key exercises to manage stress, improve your sleep, prepare for events, boost your cTrade ReviewI can certainly vouch for it: after a session I would experience a calmness rare in my life, and over the weeks felt more positive, less stressed and sharper somehow. I was also left wondering why something so simple isn't available on the NHS. - The Sunday TelegraphSophrology looks set to be the next buzzword answer to all our problems. - The GuardianSophrology is big news in the wellness world. - ElleSophrology is set to be the next wellness trend ... If it's used effectively by everyone from women in labour to Olympic athletes, it can only be a matter of time before sophrology enters our wellness lexicon. - Refinery29

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Book SynopsisTHE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER''MOVE OVER, MARIE KONDO'' Washington Post''EXCELLENT'' Telegraph''YOU WILL FEEL LIKE YOU CAN TAKE ON THE WORLD'' Grazia''WISHING I HAD A RUBIN TO HELP ME MAKE SENSE OF MY BELONGINGS'' Red''DECLUTTER YOUR WAY TO HAPPINESS'' Good HousekeepingIn the context of a happy life, a messy desk or a crowded wardrobe is a trivial problem - yet Gretchen Rubin found that getting control of our stuff makes us feel more in control of our lives.Ask yourself: DO I NEED IT? DO I LOVE IT? DO I USE IT?With 150 concrete clutter-clearing ideas, insights, strategies, and sometimes surprising tips, Gretchen tackles the key challenges of creating outer order by explaining how to ''make choices'', ''create order'', ''know yourself'', ''cultivate useful habits'' and, of course, how to ''add beauty''.At home, at work, and in life, when we get our possessions under control, we can create a more serene environment. With a sense of fun, and a clear idea of what''s realistic for most people, Gretchen suggests dozens of manageable steps to help us achieve the lives we yearn for.ALSO BY GRETCHEN RUBINThe Four Tendencies: the indispensable personality profiles that reveal how to make your life betterANDBetter Than Before: learn how to make good habits and break bad ones, for goodANDHappier At Home: a year-long experiment in making the everyday extraordinaryTrade ReviewGretchen Rubin is a type-A personality who doesn't eat sugar or carbs, who has bashed out biographies of Churchill and probably bakes gluten-free cupcakes in her sleep. In short, she is the kind of person I should hate, but her books are bestsellers for a reason: they are excellent distillations of small, practical changes we can make to feel more on track with our lives . . . I loved the question "Are you furnishing a fantasy?" - in other words, are you keeping hold of the treadmill in the hope that one day you will be the kind of person who runs on it? Er . . . * Telegraph *Try a productive power hour, sort that clutter, find a place for everything and - honestly - you will feel like you can take on the world . . . or save it * Grazia *Move over, Marie Kondo: America's foremost guru on happiness is coming for your tidy principles. * The Washington Post *Wishing I had a Rubin to help me make sense of my belongings . . . I find myself inevitably inspired. * Red *Declutter your way to happiness [with] self-help guru Gretchen Rubin * Good Housekeeping *Every one of her recommendations is a gem . . . Even better, her explanations (and rationales, if necessary) are short, personal, humorous and occasionally pointed * Booklist *Gretchen Rubin gets to the heart of a surprisingly simple - yet life-altering - fact. * Read It Forward *Like getting a pep talk from an old friend who just wants you to finally get your shoe rack under control. * Mind Body Green *Delivers a shot of peace before you even read a page . . . If you've been looking for a quick spark of inspiration to get going on improving your space - both inner and outer - this is the place to start. * The Epoch Times *Trusted and insightful . . . it instantly resonated * Thrive Global *Rubin has written a book for all of us - the neat ones, the controlled chaos ones, and anyone who shares a living space with someone whose approach to a pile of unopened mail differs wildly from their own. * Salon *

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Book SynopsisBehavioral economist and New York Times bestselling author of Predictably Irrational Dan Ariely returns to offer a much-needed take on the irrational decisions that influence our dating lives, our workplace experiences, and our general behaviour, up close and personal.In The Upside of Irrationality, behavioral economist Dan Ariely will explore the many ways in which our behaviour often leads us astray in terms of our romantic relationships, our experiences in the workplace, and our temptations to cheat. Blending everyday experience with groundbreaking research, Ariely explains how expectations, emotions, social norms and other invisible, seemingly illogical forces skew our reasoning abilities.Among the topics Dan explores are: What we think will make us happy and what really makes us happy; How we learn to love the ones we are with; Why online dating doesn't work, and how we can improve on it; Why learning more about people make us like them less; Why large bonuses can make CEOs less pTrade ReviewPraise for Predictably Irrational: 'For anyone interested in marketing – either as a practioner or victim – this is unmissable reading. If only more researchers could write like this, the world would be a better place.' Financial Times

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Book SynopsisSupported by the National TrustThe latest medical and scientific research that shows connecting with nature is essential to our wellbeingEasy, small ways to feel the benefits, wherever you areA beautifully illustrated, inspirational and informative bookThis inspirational and informative guide shows how we can all benefit from spending more time in nature. Drawing on the latest research, it shows you don't need to live in the countryside or have access to an abundance of green space to make valuable connections with the natural world around you. Often it's the simple pleasures like eating seasonally, identifying wild flowers, listening to birdsong, being close to water or nurturing a houseplant that bring the greatest reward.Around the world, doctors have been experimenting with prescribing'' nature to help patients'' wellbeing, and this book does just that. It can help you whether you're feeling overwhelmed by the demands of modern life or just want to explore ways to slow down and t

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Book SynopsisCertified Enneagram coach Stephanie Barron Hall shows you how to use the Enneagram as a tool for self-discovery and a practical way to achieve growth. Stephanie Barron Hall is using social media to bring the power of the Enneagram to a new generation of followers, teaching them how to successfully move beyond understanding to practical application?how to actually make changes in their own lives.In Enneagram in Real Life, Hall explains how to apply the Enneagram to your life. Finding your type is just the beginning of your story. Drawn from her years of study and practice coaching thousands of people, Enneagram In Real Life includes relatable stories from real clients, tangible growth practices and frameworks, and actionable advice you can use to incorporate the Enneagram?s transformative power into your life, career, communication, and relationships.

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Book SynopsisThere is currently an epidemic of ''affluenza'' throughout the world - an obsessive, envious, keeping-up-with-the-Joneses - that has resulted in huge increases in depression and anxiety among millions. Over a nine-month period, bestselling author Oliver James travelled around the world to try and find out why. He discovered how, despite very different cultures and levels of wealth, affluenza is spreading. Cities he visited include Sydney, Singapore, Moscow, Copenhagen, New York and Shanghai, and in each place he interviewed several groups of people in the hope of finding out not only why this is happening, but also how one can increase the strength of one''s emotional immune system. He asks: why do so many more people want what they haven''t got and want to be someone they''re not, despite being richer and freer from traditional restraints? And, in so doing, uncovers the answer to how to reconnect with what really matters and learn to value what you''ve already got. In other words, howTrade ReviewOliver James is excellent at showing why social scientists think that the surge in material affluence can produce the opposite of happiness. -- Avner Offer, Professor of Economic History, University of OxfordShould be mandatory reading for everyone -- Will SelfNever before have I read a book that so precisely captures the way we are all being emotionally snookered by the demands of 21st-century living... read this book -- Jeremy VineA wonderfully clear and cogent thesis * Guardian *An absorbing and effective wake-up call * London Lite *

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Book SynopsisA fascinating exposé of office culture, in the style of the bestselling Affluenza, from popular psychologist Oliver JamesThe modern working world is a dangerous place, where game-playing, duplicity and sheer malevolence are rife. Do talent and hard work count for nothing? Is politics everything?In this fascinating exposé, Oliver James reveals the murky underside of modern office life. With cutting-edge research and eye-opening interviews, he highlights the nasty practices that propel people to the top and shows how industries and cultures are fostering this behaviour.He then divulges strategies and techniques for not only surviving but thriving in these difficult environments. With the right mindset, you can distinguish and deal with toxic and overpromoted colleagues, charm your way through interviews and use office politics to your advantage.Office Politics will overthrow your perceptions of office life and set you on a new path to success.Oliver James trained and practised as a child clinical psychologist and, since 1988, has worked as a writer, journalist and television documentary producer and presenter. His books include Juvenile Violence in a Winner-Loser Culture, the bestselling They F*** You Up, Affluenza and Contented Dementia. He is a trustee of two children''s charities: the National Family and Parenting Institute and Homestart.Trade ReviewI can't remember the last time I read such a useful and eye-opening book. But be warned: after reading it, you may never want to go to work again. * Mail on Sunday *Oliver James is excellent at showing why social scientists think that the surge in material affluence can produce the opposite of happiness. -- Avner Offer, Professor of Economic History, University of Oxford

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Book SynopsisJohn Armstrong is the author of THE INTIMATE PHILOSOPHY OF LOVE. A philosopher at the University of MelbourneTable of ContentsThe romantic vision; "love is really x"; love's evolution; why love has a history; the perfect union; love as education; recognition; a creative eye; possession; imagination; infatuation; blind cupid; imagination (again); categories; conflict and interpretation; the good of the other; charity; love and the meaning of life; incommensurable desires; sexuality; love's increase; maturity.

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Book Synopsis''Eating is pleasurable, eating is delicious, eating is sensual'' says Susie. But for so many of us eating is associated with anguish and abstinence. From the first page this little book shows us how to think and feel differently about what we eat. So that we eat when we are hungry, eat what we want to eat to satisfy us and stop when we are full. Each page contains an easily absorbed bite-sized statement to transform eating that hurts into eating that nourishes and calms. This book isn''t magic but it feels as if it is.Table of ContentsThe keys; first key - eat when you are hungry; second key -eat the food your body is hungry for; third key - find out why you eat when you aren't hungry; fourth key - taste every mouthful; fifth key - stop eating the moment you are full; eating to satisfy your hunger is the way to eat for the rest of your life; changing your eating and changing your body image; eating with your hunger is a guide to living; questions and answers.

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Book SynopsisMany scientific and philosophical ideas are so powerful that they can be applied to our lives to help us think smarter and more effectively about our behaviour and the world around us. Surprisingly, many of these ideas remain unknown to most of us. Drawing on his own groundbreaking research, Richard Nisbett presents these ideas in clear and accessible detail to offer a tool kit for better thinking and wiser decisions. Mindware shows how to reframe common problems - whether professional, business, or personal - in such a way that these powerful scientific and statistical concepts can be applied to them.Trade ReviewThe most influential thinker, in my life, has been Richard Nisbett. -- Malcolm Gladwell * New York Times Book Review *

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Book SynopsisManage Your Mind is a book for building resilience, overcoming emotional difficulties and enabling self-development. It is for any of us who wish to understand ourselves better, to be more effective in day-to-day life, or to overcome current problems; or who want to support others in these tasks. The authors have, between them, almost 100 years of experience of helping people through difficult times. This experience, together with the results from scientific research, leads to Manage Your Mind distilling effective techniques and ideas so that readers can select those that suit their preferences and needs. The book explains and illustrates how to respond skilfully to life''s challenges. The first part of the book helps us gain a better understanding of ourselves and provides tools for clarifying what we most value in life. It highlights the benefits of the practice of acceptance and kindness, and shows how to build self-esteem and self-confidence. The second part of the book presents prTrade ReviewReview from previous edition Manage Your Mind is well-written and contains a wealth of psycho-education and practical strategies... Highly recommended. * The Psychologist *It is well written, easy to read and understand - and one of the most interesting books I have read in this field. * Nursing Standard *Manage Your Mind delivers up-to-date and detailed strategies on keeping mentally healthy. Healthcare counsellors may find this book a useful reference on a range of client problems. Clients may find it valuable in providing supplementary information during of after counselling, particularly in helping with a grasp of therapeutic ideas. * Healthcare Counselling and Psychotherapy Journal, *Table of ContentsPart I: Making sense 1: The scientific background: knowing what works 2: Valuing and understanding yourself 3: The value and practice of acceptance 4: The value and practice of kindness 5: Building self-esteem and self-confidencePart II: Making your waySection 1: Thinking well 6: Taking a positive approach 7: Finding new perspectives 8: Using your head: thinking and decidingSection 2: Creating a framework 9: Developing useful habits 10: Goals and how to use them 11: Using time well 12: Keeping physically wellSection 3: Being happy 13: Increasing the chance of happiness 14: Treating yourself right 15: Becoming more creativeSection 4: Making your way with others 16: Good relationships: the principles 17: Assertiveness 18: Negotiation skills 19: Understanding voices from your pastPart III: Overcoming difficultiesSection 5: Preparing to tackle difficulties 20: Recognising that you can change: facing problems 21: Problem-solving: a strategy for change 22: Stress: balancing life's demandsSection 6: Anxiety 23: Getting the better of worry: defeating the alarmist 24: Overcoming fears and avoidance: social anxiety and phobias 25: Dealing with panicSection 7: Low mood and anger 26: Depression: the common cold of the mind 27: Digging yourself out of depression 28: Feeling angry and keeping calmSection 8: Trauma and Loss 29: Loss and bereavement 30: Stepping away from the past 31: Recent traumatic events and their aftermathSection 9: Enduring physical difficulties 32: Chronic ill health 33: Breaking habits and overcoming addictionsOnline Only Material Some common defense mechanisms that impede understanding What kind of coach do you want to be? The mental crusher The Zeigarnik effect Blank Thought Records and Key Questions to go with them Alternatives diary blank form and key questions to go with it Aspects of personality to consider when developing new habits Planning your goal The Zeigarnik effect The David Allen approach Blank pie chart Relaxation Responding in a mature way to common voices of the Child Responding in a mature way to common voices of the Parent Worry-Outcome Diary Relaxation Developing confiding relationships to reduce your chance of depression Diary of daily activities Developing confiding relationships to reduce your chance of depression Blank Thought Records and Key Questions to go with them The legacy of being bullied Ground yourself in the here and now Habit monitoring record Stopping smoking Averting problems with alcohol

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Book SynopsisTim Fearon and Emma Sargent are a husband and wife team who run a business together specialising in communication, relationships and personal growth.  They have both suffered from a lack of confidence in their lives although you wouldn't believe it now as they spend their lives public speaking.Table of ContentsAbout the authors Introduction Chapter 1: The secrets of talking to anyone with confidence Chapter 2: It’s all about you Chapter 3: Conversation basics Chapter 4 – How to build rapport and connect with anyone Chapter 5: How you can talk to anyone at work Chapter 6: How to talk to anyone in difficult situations Chapter 7: When to shut up! Chapter 8: How to talk when you want to shine

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Book SynopsisRichard Templar specialises in taking a common sense approach to obvious subjects and making the commonplace seem revelatory. He lives a semi-virtual existence in rural Devon.

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