Self Help & Mindfulness Books

Book SynopsisAn original and comprehensive look at what it is we seek when we set off on an adventure abroad - and at how we can travel better, so that our experiences overseas become truly transformative and memorable. Going travelling is one of the few things we undertake in a direct attempt to make ourselves happy - and frequently, in fascinating ways, we fail. We get bored, cross, anxious or lonely. It isn't surprising: our societies act as if going travelling were simple, just a case of handing over the right sum of money. But a satisfying journey isn't something we can simply buy: it's the result of an art that has to be learnt. This is the guide: not to any one destination but to travel in general. It talks to us, among other things, about how we should choose a place to go, what we might do when we get there, how we should make good moments stick in our minds and why hotel rooms can be such liberating places... In a succession of genial essays, we become students of an unexpected but vital topic: how to understand and more fully enjoy (what should be) some of the finest experiences of our lives. What people are saying about How to Travel: "How to Travel helped me narrow down where I want to travel to, why I want to travel there, and who I want to travel with. The blank pages included gave me room to respond to the questions posed in the essays, which made the reading experience that much more enjoyable. I highly recommend this book to anyone who dreams of experiencing a culture or world outside of their own but can't decide on a place." Larysa "A lovely collection of thought provoking short essays with note pages for jotting down things like 'useful foreign phrases' or to 'give drawing a go'. This book is very well presented with interesting quotes, images and photographs on different coloured pages on quality paper. It therefore has a nice feel and is really easy to read, no complex theories here. However, each piece on different aspects of travel is written well and makes you think which has real value...So enjoyable, and a perfect gift for someone preparing to travel." Sue "In classic School of Life form, the content is compellingly presented in an uncommon way, playful while authoritative." Rick "Has little pockets and fill in spaces that are so useful." Joana

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Book SynopsisWe're all in Sales nowParents sell their kids on going to bed. Spouses sell their partners on mowing the lawn. We sell our bosses on giving us more money and more time off. And in astonishing numbers we go online to sell ourselves on Facebook, Twitter and online dating profiles. Relying on science, analysis and his trademark clarity of thought, Daniel Pink shows that sales isn't what it used to be. Then he provides a set of tools, tips, and exercises for succeeding on each new terrain: six new ways to pitch your idea, three ways to understand another's perspective, five frames that can make your message clearer, and much more.Trade ReviewExcellent . . . radical, surprising and undeniably true * * Harvard Business Review * *Less a book about the conniving tricks of this slippery trade, and more of a human guide to how sales might work and be successful in the 21st century * * Observer * *A fresh look at the art and science of sales using a mix of social science, survey research and stories * * Forbes * *Pink is rapidly acquiring international guru status . . . He is an engaging writer, who challenges and provokes * * Financial Times * *A gifted writer who turns even the heaviest scientific study into something digestible - and often amusing - without losing his intellectual punch * * New York Post * *Pink's ideas deserve a wide hearing. Corporate boards, in fact, could do well by kicking out their pay consultants for an hour and reading Pink's conclusions instead * * Forbes * *Less a book about the conniving tricks of this slippery trade, and more of a human guide to how sales might work and be successful in the 21st century -- Ben East * * The Observer * *Pink is clear and thoughtful - he sells his arguments beautifully * * Evening Standard * *

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Book SynopsisJoin the global movement that's making corporations more people-centric to achieve great results.The world is facing a global leadership crisis. Seventy-seven percent of leaders think they do a good job of engaging their people, yet 88 percent of employees say their leaders don't engage enough. There is also a high level of suffering in the workplace: 35 percent of employees would forgo a pay raise to see their leaders fired.This is an enormous waste of human talent--despite the fact that $46 billion is spent each year on leadership development.Based on extensive research, including assessments of more than 35,000 leaders and interviews with 250 C-level executives, The Mind of the Leader concludes that organizations and leaders aren't meeting employees' basic human needs of finding meaning, purpose, connection, and genuine happiness in their work.But more than a description of the problem, The Mind of the Leader offers a radical, yet practical, solution. To solve the leadership crisis, organizations need to put people at the center of their strategy. They need to develop managers and executives who lead with three core mental qualities: mindfulness, selflessness, and compassion.Using real-world inspirational examples from Marriott, Accenture, McKinsey & Company, LinkedIn, and many more, The Mind of the Leader shows how this new kind of leadership turns conventional leadership thinking upside down. It represents a radical redefinition of what it takes to be an effective leader--and a practical, hard-nosed solution to every organization's engagement and execution problems.Trade Review"An excellent how-to with exercises and coaching on presence, awareness, and focus." -- Associations Now"lays out succinctly and in clear language a three-part approach to leadership…Books like this should be required reading in business schools everywhere." -- Mindful magazineAdvance Praise for The Mind of the Leader:Dominic Barton, Global Managing Partner, McKinsey & Company--"The Mind of the Leader has captured some of the essentials of leadership in the twenty-first century: being mindful, selfless, and compassionate. With these, we are better able to engage our people and we bring more value to our clients."Kathleen Hogan, Chief People Officer, Microsoft--"A forward and practical guide for companies wanting to evolve their leadership capabilities to engage both the minds and the hearts of today's workforce."Francine Katsoudas, SVP and Chief People Officer, Cisco--"How leaders communicate, engage, and show up to their teams has never been more important. Creating a world-class team and environment where people can do their best work is the number-one job of a leader, and more than ever leaders are being asked to elevate team performance through innovative leadership. The Mind of the Leader shares important insights and perspectives and lays a path for how you make this happen."Loren I. Shuster, Chief People Officer, the LEGO Group--"The Mind of the Leader goes beyond the hyperbole associated with mindfulness today and provides real-world examples from leading executives that can not only provide inspiration to the reader but outline a path toward the cultivation of such critical leadership qualities as selflessness and compassion. Creating the context for others to find meaning, purpose, and a sense of connectedness has become the hallmark of a productive and engaged organization."Arianna Huffington, founder and CEO, Thrive Global--"In The Mind of the Leader, Hougaard and Carter draw on years of research to show that the traditional, top-down style of leadership doesn't work anymore. The successful leaders of the future will be human-centered, focused as much on growth and the bottom line as on creating a flourishing and sustainable culture. This book is a manual of success for leaders in any industry."

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Book Synopsis''Meet the new king of decluttering'' - The Times''Take your spring cleaning to the next level with Goodbye, Things by Fumio Sasaki'' - Parade''There''s happiness in having less. If you are anything like how I used to be - miserable, constantly comparing yourself with others, or just believing your life sucks - I think you should try saying goodbye to some of your things''Fumio Sasaki is a writer in his thirties who lives in a tiny studio in Tokyo with three shirts, four pairs of trousers, four pairs of socks and not much else. A few years ago, he realised that owning so much stuff was weighing him down - so he started to get rid of it.In this hit Japanese bestseller, Sasaki explores the philosophy behind minimalism and offers a set of straightforward rules - discard it if you haven''t used it in a year; be a borrower; find your uniform; keep photos of the things you love - that can help all of us lead simpler, happier, Trade ReviewMeet the new king of decluttering... Sasaki inhabits the radical wing of the Japanese decluttering movement, being a self-described "minimalist" whose method makes Kondo look demurely centrist by comparison -- Richard Lloyd Parry * The Times *Take your spring cleaning to the next level with Goodbye, Things by Fumio Sasaki. A best-seller in Japan, this book uncovers why we want to own more than we need, what this mentality does to our wellbeing and how we can live better by owning less * Parade *Decluttering has become the holy grail of modern lifestyle in recent years... now extreme minimalist Fumio Sasaki looks set to take the Kondo crown with his book Goodbye, Things * Daily Mail *In Goodbye, Things, Fumio Sasaki shares the lessons he learned by going minimalist... For Sasaki, minimalism isn't about how little you have, but how it makes you feel. Sasaki credits his minimalist lifestyle with helping him lose weight, become extroverted and proactive, and above all, feel happy and grateful for what he has -- Heeseung Kim * Cosmopolitan *The minimalism movement has become quite popular lately, but Japanese editor Fumio Sasaki's story of how he found greater happiness by giving up his possessions is more than just another piece of grist for the mill... the ideas and concepts are presented in a way that is both motivating and adaptable. Including photos and a list of tips, the book is physically beautiful (and minimal), as well as a fascinating read * Malcolm Avenue Review *If you've ever felt bogged down by all of the things filling your life up with clutter then this is the book for you * The Daily Want *In a time of rampant consumerism, a new movement is preaching an alternative path -- one that banishes all but the most fundamental and enriching consumer products from our lives. In Goodbye, Things, Fumio Sasaki recounts his conversion from reckless hoarder to hyper-mindful consumer, and offers advice to those seeking the same simple happiness that he found in minimalism * Gear Patrol *

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Book Synopsis'The book all actors need – a vital manual to help you stay balanced in an increasingly demanding industry' Miranda Hart The Jobbing Actor is an innovative six-week coaching programme designed by accredited coaches to help you achieve your acting ambitions. It's not just another 'how to' guide telling you what you already know; it's a professional self-development programme that's high on impact and low on bullshit. Week by week, it will guide you through a structured series of industry-focused and holistic exercises and challenges. Full of uplifting advice and practical hints and tips, it covers every aspect of building and sustaining a career – from auditions and self-taping, through dealing with rejection and other trip-ups, to networking, branding and diversifying. Also included are daily journal pages in which you'll set your targets and goals, and track your progress. Inspiring, empowering – and fun! – The Jobbing Actor is your own personal coach in handy paperback form. It'll empower you to take stock of where you are personally and professionally, instigate long-term, positive change, and reclaim ownership of your career. Anita Gilbert and Letty Butler (aka Bert & Butler) have between them over forty years' experience in the business. Anita has worked as a professional actor, as well as a theatrical agent, and is now a full-time voice and accent coach. Letty is a jobbing actor and comedienne, with extensive credits for stage and screen. She's also an award-winning writer and professional life coach. 'Brilliant. A godsend to actors!' Eleanor Tomlinson 'No-nonsense, practical advice delivered with humour, warmth and a real desire to help actors succeed' Peter Hunt (Head of Casting, Lime Pictures)Trade Review'Energising and empowering coaching for future actors... comforting and full of positivity' * Drama & Theatre Magazine *'Full of practical, sensible advice in so many different areas... This is an immensely accessible and empowering book that would inspire and help not only actors but anyone seeking to improve their prospects in so many areas. It is direct, honest, stimulating, well informed, practically useful and often entertaining' * Word Matters (Journal of the Society of Teachers of Speech and Drama) *

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Book SynopsisThe prevailing orthodoxy in brain science is that since physical laws govern our physical brains, physical laws therefore govern our behaviour and even our conscious selves. Free will is meaningless, goes the mantra; we live in a ''determined'' world.Not so, argues the renowned neuroscientist Michael S. Gazzaniga as he explains how the mind, ''constrains'' the brain just as cars are constrained by the traffic they create. Writing with what Steven Pinker has called ''his trademark wit and lack of pretension,'' Gazzaniga ranges across neuroscience, psychology and ethics to show how incorrect it is to blame our brains for our behaviour. Even given the latest insights into the physical mechanisms of the mind, he explains, we are responsible agents who should be held accountable for our actions, because responsibility is found in how people interact, not in brains.An extraordinary book, combining a light touch with profound implications, Who''s in Charge? is a Trade ReviewGazzaniga is one of the most brilliant experimental neuroscientists in the world -- Tom Wolfe. . . a wide-ranging and enjoyable exploration of how science interrogates the mind * The Economist *Gazzaniga is a towering figure in contemporary neurobiology. . . . Who's in Charge? is a joy to read * Wall Street Journal *Written by one of the broadest thinkers in psychology, Who's in Charge? is an intellectual feast -- Jonathan Haidt, author of The Happiness Hypothesis and The Righteous MindThis exciting, stimulating, and sometimes even funny book challenges us to think in new ways about that most mysterious part of us-the part that makes us think we're us -- Alan AldaGazzaniga stands as a giant among neuroscientists, for both the quality of his research and his ability to communicate it to a general public with infectious enthusiasm -- Robert Bazell, Chief Science Correspondent, NBC NewsBig questions are Gazzaniga's stock in trade. * New York Times *From one of the world's leading thinkers comes a thought-provoking book on how we think and how we act. . . . An exciting, stimulating, and at times even funny read that helps us further understand ourselves, our actions, and our world * CNBC.com, Best Books for the Holidays *

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Book SynopsisThis is THE new happiness book. From Ralph Lazar and Lisa Swerling, famed illustrators and New York Times bestselling authors of Me Without You, this adorable gift book illustrates 500 things to be happy about. Happiness is . . . an unexpected bouquet, watching the sea, fixing something, a good high five, and so much more! The charming, make-you-smile illustrations hit just the right note—not too sappy, not too sweet—and remind us that there are dozens of things to be happy about every day. A universally appealing gift for birthdays, graduations, holidays, or a little pick-me-up, this cheerful collection is sure to be a hit year after year!

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Book SynopsisA paper time capsule for self-reflection that's unintimidating and package-driven.

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Book SynopsisChallenge your brain power with these fun crossword puzzles.The Times Crossword is the most famous in the world. Test your word power with this classic collection of 100 cryptic puzzles compiled by the Editor of The Times Crossword.The latest book in this exciting series continues the tradition of providing authoritative, challenging Cryptic Crossword, offering an enjoyable and stimulating way to while away your free time.Addictive, taxing and compelling, The Times Cryptic Crossword is packed with high-quality puzzles chosen by the Times Crossword Editor.

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Book SynopsisTHE 10TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION WITH A NEW FOREWORD FROM KRISTIN NEFF''Kristin Neff offers practical, wise guidance on the path of emotional healing and deep inner transformation.'' Tara Brach, PhD, author of Radical AcceptanceKristin Neff PhD, is a professor in educational psychology, and the world''s expert on self-compassion. A pioneer who established self-compassion as a field of study, Kristin offers a powerful solution for combating negativity and insecurity - the symptoms of living in a high-pressure world.Through tried and tested exercises and audio downloads, readers learn the 3 core components that will help to heal destructive emotional patterns so that you can become healthier, happier, and replace negative and destructive measures of self-worth and success with a kinder and non-judgemental approach.Self-Compassion recognises that we all have weaknesses and limitations, but in accepting this we can discover Trade ReviewNeff's powerful research and her ability to explain how self-compassion affects our everyday lives makes this book a transformative read. -- Brené Brown, PhD, author of The Gifts of ImperfectionDrawing on a powerful blend of Western psychology and Eastern meditative strategies, Kristin Neff offers practical, wise guidance on the path of emotional healing and deep inner transformation. -- Tara Brach, PhD, author of Radical AcceptanceA beautiful book that helps us all see the way to cure the world - one person at a time - starting with yourself. Read it and start the journey. * Rosie O'Donnell *A portable friend to all readers... who need to learn that the Golden Rule works only if it's reversible: We must learn to treat ourselves as well as we wish to treat others. * Gloria Steinem *This book and its courageous and compassionate author will become essential reading for all of us seeking inner peace and true, lasting happiness in our lives. Savor and enjoy! * Daniel J. Siegel, M.D., author of Mindsight *In this deeply personal, highly practical book, Kristin Neff moves the entire study of compassion forward. * Sharon Salzberg, author of Loving kindness and Real Happiness *This is an important book. Following its advice can free readers from the chains of self-criticism and replace them with the wings of self-encouragement. * Steven Stosny, Ph.D., author of Love Without Hurt *Brilliant! Self Compassion is a revolutionary new idea - a better idea - pioneered by the author, Kristin Neff, with profound implications for how to live our lives. * Christopher K. Germer, Ph.D., author of The Mindful Path to Self-Compassion *Neff's powerful research and her ability to explain how self-compassion affects our everyday lives makes this book a transformative read. -- Brené Brown, PhD, author of The Gifts of ImperfectionAn original and doable blueprint for improving the quality of your life. -- Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, author of Flow and CreativityIf you have a longing to relate to your inner life with authentic care, this book will show you how. Drawing on a powerful blend of Western psychology and Eastern meditative strategies, Kristin Neff offers practical, wise guidance on the path of emotional healing and deep inner transformation. -- Tara Brach, PhD, author of Radical Acceptance

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Book SynopsisA guide to the Enneagram, the revealing method of understanding personality types, for the beginner, the expert, and everyone in between. It demystifies the ancient Enneagram system with cartoons, exercises, and personality tests that reveal our motivations and desires and shows how to put that knowledge to use in our everyday lives.Trade ReviewWith wit, charm, and refreshing simplicity...Baron and Wagele creatively provide a nonthreatening way to understand the basic concepts of the Enneagram. -- Kathleen V. Hurley and Theodore E. Dobson, coauthors of My Best Self: Using the Enneagram to Free the Soul To create a thriving love relationship, two people must understand and accept each other's basic personality traits. Now Baron and Wagele have made this crucial task supremely enjoyable. Every couple who laugh their way through The Enneagram Made Easy will be the richer for it. -- Susan Page, author of If I'm So Wonderful, Why am I Still Single? and Now That I'm Married, Why Isn't Everything Perfect.

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Book SynopsisBecause Success is the gift you already have.”Funny yet firm, told in Steve’s warm and insightful voice, and peppered with anecdotes from his own life, practical advice, and truthful insights, this essential guide can help you transform your life and achieve everything you were born to.

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Book SynopsisSteve Harvey;intimacy;love;commitment;intimacy;harmony;how to please husband;husband;wife;unity;future;build a home;happiness;humourgrowth;success;positivity;guide;memoir;anecdotal;humourous;celebrity;purpose;Family Feud;Celebrity Family Feud;gift;faith;God;passion;peace;abundance;adversity;journey;advice;realistic;wisdom;Denene Miller;spirit;spiritual;religion;devotion;elevate;principles;teachings;lessons;life advice;personal advice;NAACP;The Steve Harvey Show;Act Like a Lady Think Like a Man;Think Like a Success;Jump;The Original Kings of Comedy; Steve Harvey Morning Show; Steve and Marjorie Harvey Foundation;comedy;humor;stand up;African American;nonfiction;black authors;authors of color;sociology;self helpTrade Review"One of our most successful and sought-after relationship gurus, the man women trust to tell them the truth about, well, everything." -- Essence

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Book SynopsisA groundbreaking approach to transforming traumatic legacies passed down in families over generations

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Book SynopsisHow to Keep the Dream Alive!Network marketing is one of the fastest-growing career opportunities in the United States. Millions of people just like you have abandoned dead-end jobs for the chance to achieve the dream of growing their own businesses. What many of them find, however, is that the first year in network marketing is often the most challenging—and, for some, the most discouraging. Here, Mark Yarnell and Rene Reid Yarnell, two of the industry''s most respected and successful professionals, offer you strategies on how to overcome those first-year obstacles and position yourself for lifelong success. The Yarnells provide you with a wealth of savvy advice on everything you need to know to succeed in network marketing, such as proven systems for recruiting, training, growing and supporting your downline, and much more. In an easy, step-by-step approach, you will learn how to: ·Deal with rejection ·Recruit and train ·Avoid overmanaging your downline ·Remain focused ·Stay enthusiastic ·Avoid unrealistic expectations ·Conduct those in-home meetings ·Ease out of another professionYou owe it to yourself to read this inspiring book! 'This will be the Bible of Network Marketing.'— Doug Wead, former special assistant to the president, the Bush Administration

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Book SynopsisWinner of the 2025 Creative Book Award Best Knitting and Crochet Book!Dive headfirst into the world of crochet. With Tom Daley as your coach, you will learn everything you need to know to practise this versatile and relaxing craft.This dedicated crochet collection features over a dozen incredibly fun and charming patterns originally introduced in Tom's first book, Made With Love, now available specifically for crochet enthusiasts.Pick up all the core skills and basic techniques you need with easy-to-follow step-by-step patterns. You can also hone your skills to perfection with more in-depth masterclasses that accompany each project if you want to create a little extra flair. From stylish, size-inclusive clothing to cosy accessories and desirable homeware, you will soon be creating stunning projects to enjoy and share.

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Book SynopsisAre you your own toughest critic? Learn to be good to yourself with this clear and compassionate guide.Do you set demanding standards for yourself? If so, a lot likely goes well in your life. You might earn compliments, admiration, or accomplishments. Your high standards and hard work pay off. But privately, you may feel like you're falling behind, faking it, or different from everybody else. Your eagle-eyed inner quality control inspector highlights every mistake. You try hard to avoid criticism, but criticise yourself.This is perfectionism. And for everyone who struggles with it, it's a misnomer: perfectionism isn't about striving to be perfect. It's about never feeling good enough.Dr Ellen Hendriksen - clinical psychologist and anxiety specialist - is on the same journey as you. In How to be Enough, Dr Hendriksen charts a flexible, forgiving, and freeing path, all without giving up the excellence your high standards and hard work have got you. She delivers seven shifts to move you from self-criticism to kindness, control to authenticity, procrastination to productivity, comparison to contentment. Each will help you find self-acceptance, rewrite the Inner Rulebook, and most of all, cultivate the authentic human connections we're all craving.

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Book SynopsisWhat would it mean to discover that everything from the DNA of life, to the future of our world, is based upon a simple Reality Code—one that we can change and upgrade by choice? New revelations in physics and biology suggest that we’re about to find out!A growing body of scientific evidence suggests that our universe works like a Consciousness Computer. Rather than the number codes of typical software, our Consciousness Computer uses a language that we all have, yet are only beginning to understand. Life’s reality code is based in the language of human emotion and focused belief. Knowing that belief is our reality-maker, the way we think of ourselves and our world is now more important than ever!For us to change the beliefs that have led to war, disease, and the failed careers and relationships of our past we need a reason to see things differently. Our ancestors used miracles to change what they believed. Today we use science. Trade ReviewGregg Braden is a rare blend of scientist, visionary and scholar with the ability to speak to our minds, while touching the wisdom of our hearts. -- Deepak Chopra

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Book SynopsisFinally, a housekeeping and organizational system developed for those who'd describe their current living situation as a 'f*cking mess' that you 'really need to get around to fixing one day'.Rachel Hoffman began Unf*ck Your Habitat as a Tumblr blog using daily, weekly, and mini challenges to motivate the lazy to get up and start cleaning. She launched Unf*ck Your Habitat in book form, for anyone who has been left behind by traditional aspirational systems. The ones that so often ignore single people; people without kids; students; people with pets or roommates; those with full-time jobs; and people with mental illnesses, chronic illnesses, and physical limitations.Most organizational books are aimed at devoted homemakers, DIY-ers, and people who seem to have unimaginable amounts of free time. They assume we all iron our sheets, have linen napkins that match our table runners, and can keep plants alive for longer than a week.Basically, they ignore most of us living here in the real world.Interspersed with lists, challenges and other how-tos, this no-nonsense advice relies on UfYH's 20/10 system (20 minutes of cleaning followed by a 10-minute break; no marathon cleaning allowed) in order to help you develop lifelong habits. It's designed to encourage the reader to embrace a new lifestyle in manageable sections, so they can actually start applying the tactics as they progress. For everyone stuck between The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up and Adulting, this philosophy is decidedly more realistic than aspirational, but the goal is the same: not everyone will have a showcase of a home, but whatever your habitat, you deserve for it to bring you happiness, not stress.Trade ReviewA must-read for people who are terrified by Marie Kondo but intrigued by being able to see their floors again -- Cory Doctorow, New York Times bestselling author of Little BrotherUnf*ck Your Habitat has the potential to change your life and improve your mental outlook in truly beautiful ways. This book is important and a good, good thing to have in the world -- Sara Benincasa, author of Real Artists Have Day JobsI will forever sing the praises of Rachel Hoffman’s unfussy, no-bullsh*t advice—most of it is as applicable to How You Think as How You Clean -- Kelly Sue DeConnick, author of Bitch PlanetTable of ContentsChapter - 1: Getting Started Chapter - 2: Unfucking Your Own Habitat Chapter - 3: Troubleshooting: Dealing With Other People in Your Fucked-Up Space Chapter - 4: Special Cases Chapter - 5: Conclusion Acknowledgements - 6: Acknowledgements Index - 7: Index

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Book SynopsisA warts and all introduction to owning, driving and maintaining a Mercedes-Benz W124 and a step-by-step guide to evaluating one for purchase. This book includes 100 photos of what to look for and what to avoid, plus a realistic assessment of running and restoration costs, as well as market values. This includes servicing and spare parts prices, and the relative values of the various models, specifications and vehicle conditions you are likely to encounter.Written in an easy to follow, jargon-free style, this book will equip you with all you need to know to buy a Mercedes W124Trade ReviewIf you are in the market for a 124-series of any kind, but don't yet know much if anything about the cars, then this affordably priced, easy to read book is a worthwhile purchase. Classic Mercedes If you are thinking of buying a W124 and don't have experience of these cars this will be a few pounds well spent. Chris Bass - Freelance give you expert advice essential if you're considering taking the plunge. Practical Classics this guide tells you exactly what to look out for when buying one. Worth a read for anybody in the market. Auto ExpressTable of ContentsIntroduction - the purpose of this book1 Is it the right car for you? - marriage guidance 2 Cost considerations - affordable, or a money pit? 3 Living with a Mercedes-Benz W124 - will you get along together? 4 Relative values - which model for you? 5 Before you view - be well informed 6 Inspection equipment - these items will really help 7 Fifteen minute evaluation walk away or stay? 8 Key points - where to look for problems 9 Serious evaluation - 30 minutes for years of enjoyment 10 Auctions - sold! Another way to buy your dream 11 Paperwork - correct documentation is essential!12 What's it worth? - let your head rule your heart13 Do you really want to restore? - it'll take longer and cost more than you think 14 Paint problems - bad complexion, including dimples, pimples and bubbles 15 Problems due to lack of use - just like their owners, Mercedes-Benz W124s need exercise! 16 The Community - key people, organisations and companies in the Mercedes-Benz W124 world 17 Vital statistics - essential data at your fingertips Index

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Book SynopsisAdventures in advice with some of the world's most remarkable people.President Bill Clinton, Clare Balding, Stephen Fry, Dame Judi Dench, James Corden, Margaret Atwood, Sir David Attenborough, Annie Lennox, Andy Murray, Joanna Lumley, Anthony Bourdain, Marina Abramovic, Sir Richard Branson, Sandi Toksvig, Jude Law, Nicola Sturgeon, Harry Belafonte, Olivia Colman, Simon Cowell, Martha Lane-Fox, Mario Testino, Esther Perel, Bear Grylls, Diana Athill, Mike Bloomberg, Ruby Wax, Alain de Botton, Jo Malone, Heston Blumenthal, Ruthie Rogers, Nitin Sawhney, Katie Piper, Richard Curtis, Shami Chakrabarti, and Michael McIntyre are just some of the many inspiring people who appear in Richard Reed's fascinating book.In each case Richard asked them to share with him some of their hard-earned wisdom and insights into life and how to make the most of it.If I Could Tell You Just One Thing... is not only packed with great advice but is also an enormously entertaining, brilliantly written and stunningly designed book. Each of the encounters is complemented by a pen and ink portrait by the award-winning British artist, Samuel Kerr. The resulting book is a treasure trove for readers of all ages and interests and a perfect gift book for just about anyone.Trade ReviewScanning through the delightfully illustrated pages, I found so many wonderful pearls of wisdom from remarkable game-changers, from Stephen Fry to Andy Murray, Sir David Attenborough to Martha Lane Fox . . . If you're looking for inspiration or useful life lessons, I recommend you pick up a copy -- RICHARD BRANSONFunny, entertaining and inspiring, Reed's book will surely motivate anyone who picks it up . . . Invaluable insights into life from an amazing collection of people . . . Remarkable * * Sunday Post * *Entertaining collection of pearls of wisdom . . . A fascinating new prism for understanding the powerful and the prominent * * Times Literary Supplement * *Ever wondered how the world's most successful people ended up doing so well in their lives? . . . If I Could Tell You Just One Thing contains a host of tips to help us lead more rewarding lives * * Daily Mirror * *

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Book SynopsisA practical guide to using NLP in business and life coaching from bestselling NLP expert Joseph O'Connor. This book is suitable for both established coaches and for those who are being coached.Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) is the psychology of excellence. It is based on the practical skills that are used by all good communicators to obtain excellent results. These skills are invaluable for personal and professional development.NLP provides most, if not all, of the skills necessary to become a full time coach or a manager who coaches. This book will help all those looking to have any level of involvement in coaching either as a coach or as the recipient of coaching. NLP enables the coaching process to be faster with fewer meetings, a great benefit in today's time-pressured industries.This book is one of the first to combine business and life coaching with NLP. It provides guidelines and skills for an improved all-round performance as a coach, along with the skills necessary to look after, organize and coach yourself. It provides a comprehensive guide to coaching that will meet the needs of all, no matter what their involvement in coaching.

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Book SynopsisIn this fascinating and often hilarious work winner of the Royal Society of Science Prize 2007 pre-eminent psychologist Daniel Gilbert shows how and why the majority of us have no idea how to make ourselves happy.We all want to be happy, but do we know how? When it comes to improving tomorrow at the expense of today, we''re terrible at predicting how to please our future selves.In Stumbling on Happiness' Professor Daniel Gilbert combines psychology, neuroscience, economics and philosophy with irrepressible wit to describe how the human brain imagines its future and how well (or badly) it predicts what it will enjoy. Revealing some of the amazing secrets of human motivation, he also answers thought-provoking questions why do dining companions order different meals instead of getting what they want? Why are shoppers happier when they can''t get refunds? And why are couples less satisfied after having children while insisting that their kids are a source of joy?Trade Review‘“Stumbling on Happiness” is an absolutely fantastic book that will shatter your most deeply held convictions about how your own mind works. Ceaselessly entertaining, Gilbert is the perfect guide to some of the most interesting psychological research ever performed. Think you know what makes you happy? You won’t know for sure until you have read this book.’ Steven D. Levitt, author of ‘Freakonomics’ ‘He does for psychology what Bill Bryson did for evolution.’ Scotsman ‘In “Stumbling on Happiness”, Daniel Gilbert shares his brilliant insights into our quirks of mind, and steers us toward happiness in the most delightful, engaging ways. If you stumble on this book, you’re guaranteed many doses of joy.’ Daniel Goleman, author of ‘Emotional Intelligence’ ‘This is a brilliant book, a useful book, and a book that could quite possibly change the way you look at just about everything. And as a bonus, Gilbert writes like a cross between Malcolm Gladwell and David Sedaris.’ Seth Godin, author ‘All Marketers Are Liars’ ‘Everyone will enjoy reading this book, and some of us will wish we could have written it. You will rarely have a chance to learn so much about so important a topic while having so much fun.’ Professor Daniel Kahneman, Princeton University, Winner of the 2002 Nobel Prize in Economics

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Book SynopsisBestselling self-help expert Susan Jeffers transforms our fear of life's uncertainties into joy at its excitement and potentialTrade ReviewNow more than ever, Susan Jeffers' wisdom feels like a precious gift. Her counsel is profound and meaningful in such challenging times. * Marianne Williamson *In Embracing Uncertainty, Jeffers describes, with brilliant clarity, how to deal with ambiguity in life. The exercises in this book helped me learn how to reach within myself and find certainty. Like Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway, I'll be quoting this classic over and over again. * Mona Lisa Schulz, MD, PhD, author of Awakening Int *Original, courageous and brilliant! Jeffers alters the mind without drugs, freeing it to free us to become ourselves. * Warren Farrell, Ph.D. , Author, Why Men Are The Wa *Susan Jeffers' books are always fun to read, and she has done it again with Embracing Uncertainty. She leads the reader through the art of enjoying life in her own unique style! * Louise L. Hay, Author of You Can Heal Your Life an *Susan Jeffers has done it again! EMBRACING UNCERTAINTY is a wonderful book with a huge payoff...peace of mind about the future. It is an entertaining read filled with invaluable insights and unique exercises you can take with you on your exciting Journey through life. * Jack Canfield, Co-Author of the #1 New York Times *

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Book Synopsis5,000,000 COPIES SOLD WORLDWIDE • TRANSLATED IN MORE THAN 35 LANGUAGESWhat is Violent Communication? If “violent” means acting in ways that result in hurt or harm, then much of how we communicate—judging others, bullying, having racial bias, blaming, finger pointing, discriminating, speaking without listening, criticizing others or ourselves, name-calling, reacting when angry, using political rhetoric, being defensive or judging who’s “good/bad” or what’s “right/wrong” with people—could indeed be called “violent communication.” What is Nonviolent Communication? Nonviolent Communication is the integration of four things: • Consciousness: a set of principles that support living a life of compassion, collaboration, courage, and authenticity • Language: understanding how words contribute to connection or distance • Communication: knowing how to ask for what we want, how to hear others even in disagreement, and how to move toward solutions that work for all • Means of influence: sharing “power with others” rather than using “power over others” Nonviolent Communication serves our desire to do three things: • Increase our ability to live with choice, meaning, and connection • Connect empathically with self and others to have more satisfying relationships • Sharing of resources so everyone is able to benefitTrade Review"Nonviolent Communication connects soul to soul, creating a lot of healing. It is the missing element in what we do." Deepak Chopra, author , How To Know God"Dr . Rosenberg has brought the simplicity of successful communication into the foreground. No matter what issue you're facing, his strategies for communicating with others will set you up to win every time." Anthony Robbins, author , Awaken the Giant Within and Unlimited Power"Marshall Rosenberg's dynamic communication techniques transform potential conflicts into peaceful dialogues and create compassionate connections. I highly recommend this book." John Gray, Ph.D., author , Men are From Mars, Women are from Venus"You have to be able to say, 'Where is this person coming from?' he says. 'What makes them tick? Why are they excited or frustrated by something that is happening, whether it's about computing or beyond computing?' There's far more to McCracken's outstanding piece. Nadella gave him a close and honest look at both himself and Microsoft, and the result is a fun must-read." Ben Kerschberg, Forbes"Upon becoming Microsoft CEO, Satya Nadella asked his top executives to read Marshall Rosenberg's Nonviolent Communication . . . . If empathy as a measure of emotional IQ is a predictor of success, then Nadella hit the nail on the head by inculcating the corporate giant with the trait from top to bottom. Why else is empathy important? Microsoft is both a services and a product company, and its offerings have to resonate with users. Nadella states: 'You have to be able to say, "Where is this person coming from? What makes them tick? Why are they excited or frustrated by something that is happening, whether it's about computing or beyond computing?"' Harry McCracken, Fast Company"The 1 Book That Transformed Microsoft's Culture from Cutthroat to Creative." Microsoft CEO, Satya Nadella, Inc"Nadella's time as CEO was initially shaped by Marshall Rosenberg's 'Nonviolent Communication,' which he asked his top executives to read. This was the first indicator to senior leadership that Nadella would not operate like his predecessors" Satya Nadella , Microsoft CEO, Business Insider"The CEO of Microsoft, the most valuable company in the world, grounds himself and Microsoft's culture on ideas he's learned thanks to his reading habit. 'I read a few pages here or a few pages there,' Nadella told Fast Company. 'There are a few books, of course, that you read end-to-end. But without books I can't live.' Nadella's time as CEO was initially shaped by Marshall Rosenberg's 'Nonviolent Communication,' which he asked his top executives to read. This was the first indicator to senior leadership that Nadella would not operate like his predecessors. Nadella recommended it to his leadership team, symbolically differentiating his expectations from that of his predecessors. Nonviolent communication integrates qualities like compassion and effective communication to allow for better leadership. Rosenberg writes from a position of experience and research: He has started peace programs in places throughout the world that have experienced the effects of war, including Rwanda, Sri Lanka, Serbia, and Ireland. This book outlines the principles of peaceful conflict resolution. It's interesting to note that one of the concepts involves sharing power with others instead of using power over others. Nadella recommended it to his leadership team, symbolically differentiating his expectations from that of his predecessors. Reports have found that Microsoft used to have a conflict-heavy culture under Steve Ballmer now there's nonviolent communication coming from the top." Satya Nadella , Microsoft CEO, Business Insider

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Book Synopsis*The basis for the wonderfully funny and moving TV series developed by Amy Poehler and Scout Productions* A charming, practical, and unsentimental approach to putting a home in order while reflecting on the tiny joys that make up a long life.In Sweden there is a kind of decluttering called döstädning, dö meaning “death” and städning meaning “cleaning.” This surprising and invigorating process of clearing out unnecessary belongings can be undertaken at any age or life stage but should be done sooner than later, before others have to do it for you. In The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning, artist Margareta Magnusson, with Scandinavian humor and wisdom, instructs readers to embrace minimalism. Her radical and joyous method for putting things in order helps families broach sensitive conversations, and makes the process uplifting rather than overwhelming. Margareta suggests which

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Book SynopsisWhat is the formula for success at your job? As a spouse? A parent? This book shows you how the dynamic of emotional intelligence works. It helps you determine which personnel are the right fit for job opportunities and who among your staff are the most promising leaders and drivers of your business.Table of ContentsAbout EQ-i 2.0. Preface. Acknowledgments. Introduction. Part I: The EQ Explosion. Chapter 1: Exploring Emotional Intelligence. Chapter 2: The Airport and the ABCDEs. Part II: The Self-Perception Realm. Chapter 3: Emotional Self-Awareness. Chapter 4: Self-Regard. Chapter 5: Self-Actualization. Part III: The Self-Expression Realm. Chapter 6: Emotional Expression. Chapter 7: Independence. Chapter 8: Assertiveness. Part IV: The Interpersonal Realm. Chapter 9: Interpersonal Relationships. Chapter 10: Empathy. Chapter 11: Social Responsibility. Part V: The Decision-Making Realm. Chapter 12: Reality Testing. Chapter 13: Problem Solving. Chapter 14: Impulse Control. Part VI: The Stress-Management Realm. Chapter 15: Flexibility. Chapter 16: Stress Tolerance. Chapter 17: Optimism. Part VII: GeneralWell-Being. Chapter 18: Happiness. Part VIII: Putting It All Together. Chapter 19: The Star Performers. Chapter 20: More Star Performers. Chapter 21: The EQ Research Continues. Chapter 22: Emotional Intelligence as Ability. Appendix A: The EQ-i 2.0. Appendix B: EQ and Work Success. Appendix C: The Emotional Intelligence Skills Assessment (EISA). Endnotes. Index.

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Book SynopsisA clear and effective approach to learning evidence-based DBT skills-now in a fully revised and updated second edition.Do you have trouble managing your emotions? First developed by Marsha M. Linehan for treating borderline personality disorder, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) has proven effective as treatment for a range of other mental health problems, and can greatly improve your ability to handle distress without losing control and acting destructively.However, to make use of these techniques, you need to build skills in four key areas: distress tolerance, mindfulness, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness.The Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Workbook, a collaborative effort from three esteemed authors, offersevidence-based, step-by-step exercises for learning these concepts and putting them to work for real and lasting change. Start by working on the introductory exercises and, after making progress, move on to the advanced-skills chapters.Whether you're a mental health professional or a general reader, you'll benefit from this clear and practical guide to better managing your emotions.This fully revised and updated second edition also includes new chapters on cognitive rehearsal, distress tolerance, and self-compassion. Once you've completed the exercises in this book and are ready to move on to the next level, check out the authors' new book, The New Happiness Workbook.This book has been awarded The Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies Self-Help Seal of Merit - an award bestowed on outstanding self-help books that are consistent with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) principles and that incorporate scientifically tested strategies for overcoming mental health difficulties. Used alone or in conjunction with therapy, our books offer powerful tools readers can use to jump-start changes in their lives.

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Book SynopsisRich Dad's CASHFLOW Quadrant is a guide to financial freedom. It's the second book in the Rich Dad Series and reveals how some people work less, earn more, pay less in taxes, and learn to become financially free. CASHFLOW Quadrant was written for those who are ready to move beyond job security and enter the world of financial freedom. It's for those who want to make significant changes in their lives and take control of their financial future. Robert believes that the reason most people struggle financially is because they've been spent years in school but were never been taught about money. Robert's rich dad taught him that this lack of financial education is why so many people work so hard all their lives for money...instead of learning how to make money work for them. This book will change the way you think about jobs, careers, and owning your own business and inspire you to learn the rules of money that the rich use to build and grow their wealth.

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Book SynopsisKeep track of your sleepThis tracker is a handy tool to help you record your sleep over time. Whether you want to understand the patterns and quality of your sleep, or identify what's keeping you up at night, this book is the ideal place to start.Including a monthly sleep tracker, daily logs, calming activities and more, this journal not only helps you to understand your sleeping habits, but also guides you to improve them.

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Book SynopsisAmy Sedaris meets the nihilistic spirit of millennial/Gen Z humor with a healthy dose of Lisa Frank in Shitty Craft Club: a guide that allows burnt-out, pressured people to accept their imperfections and find inner calm with whatever shitty thing they can make. Did you know that you are a glorious and incredible artist? Wait, really? Well, you are. Through silly and deeply relatable tales from her life, Sam Reece, founder of the Shitty Craft Club, guides you through dozens of craft projects that give you permission to be as weird, wild, and wonderful as you want to be. Making a bunch of pom-poms so you can be your own cheerleader? That's a craft. Sculpting a rhinestone shrimp out of aluminum foil and a glue gun? A craft. Having literally one sip of water (congrats, by the way)? Yup, you bet - a craft. Here at the Shitty Craft Club, there's no limit to what a craft can be, because life is hard. So why not spend a bit of time gluing some trash to more trash if it makes you happy? This is your sign to embrace anti-perfectionism. Join us at the Shitty Craft Club!

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Book SynopsisDon't try to be interesting. That's a fool's errand. Do interesting instead. Make the world light up by paying proper attention. In this book, writer and strategist Russell Davies has rounded up a bunch of interesting people to help you: - Notice more - practise paying attention and everything gets more interesting - Collect more - gather together what you've noticed, new ideas pop out - Share more - get good at sharing it all and more magic arrives You'll turn the things you notice into a compost of creativity - slow hunches, sparkles, scrapbooks and mood boards. It's where unexpected elements collide to form new ideas. Then you'll share those ideas. And you'll learn something about yourself - your passions and interests. Your life and work will become more creative, fulfilling and fun. Interesting isn't a personality, it's a decision. Don't hunt for diamonds. Get fascinated by pebbles.Trade Review'It s a nimble little book built of prompts from Davies and his many clever friends, designed to spark your interest-ing practice from inspiration to expression.' - Rob Walker, The Art of Noticing

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Book SynopsisExpand beyond the perceived limitations of the human experience with guidance from The Council, a collective of ascended masters channeled by metaphysical teacher Sara Landon, in conversation with Mike Dooley.In this powerful narrative, Mike Dooley engages in conversation with Sara Landon as she channels The Council. He explores the staggering wisdom of The Council to understand the very reason for life as we know it (The Dream), how to wisely navigate everything we experience between life and death (The Journey), how all of this fits within the context of reality (Eternity), and our intimate relationship to the Source of our lives and all things (God).The Council answers complex, big-picture questions like "To what degree can we transcend life's illusions without destroying the fabric of our adventure?" and "Are there other planetary beings physically among us?" with astonishing clarity.In The Council's words: "A new path forward is emerging and expanded possibilities for humankind are becoming the new way of living, loving, leading, and thriving in your awakening world. It is time for the leaders and way-showers of this Great Awakening to fully step into their power and guide the way forward. We bring forth the wisdom to support you in living your highest potential during this spectacular time!"

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Book SynopsisAnyone can inspire and entertain an audience.Whether you''re addressing a boardroom, delivering a heartfelt eulogy or seeking to ignite change, this comprehensive guide gives you the tools you need to become a confident public speaker.Leading speechwriter Terence Szuplat draws on his unparalleled experience in the White House to show you how to: Communicate clearly and confidently in any situation Create an emotional connection with your audience from the start Adopt a new mindset to help overcome your anxieties and fear of public speaking Harness the power of storytelling to win over a tricky audience Full of practical tips, fascinating psychological research and insight from conversations with President Obama, this book will transform the way you approach speaking in public forever. Whether you''re an experienced speaker or just starting out, Say It Well is the ultimate companion on y

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Book SynopsisDissociation 101: The go-to guide for understanding your dissociative disorder, breaking the stigma, and healing from trauma-related dissociation."Just as important as The Body Keeps the Score (but an easier read for me)."?5-star reader reviewGuided byclinical counselor Jamie Marich?a trauma-informed clinician living with a dissociative disorder herself?this book tells you everything you need to know about dissociation...but were too afraid to ask.Here, you?ll learn:What dissociation is?and why it?s a natural response to traumaHow to understand and work with your ?parts??the unique emotional and behavioral profiles that can develop from personality fragmentationThere?s nothing shameful about dissociating?that, in fact, we can all dissociateSkills and strategies for living your best, authentic, and most fulfilled lifeWhat to look for in a therapist: choosing a healer who sees you and gets itFoundational elements of healing from trauma, including PTSD and C-PTSDWith practical guided exercises like ?The Dissociative Profile? and ?Parts Mapping,? this book is written for those diagnosed with dissociative disorders, clinicians and therapists who treat trauma and dissociation, and readers who are exploring whether they may have dissociative symptoms or a condition like dissociative identity disorder (DID). Dissociation Made Simple breaks it all down accessibly and comprehensively, with empowerment and support?and without stigma, judgment, or shame.

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