Self Help & Mindfulness Books

Book SynopsisSaid even more plainly, it shows us how to revitalize our bodies, boost our creativity, rekindle our relationships, and answer once and for all the questions of why we are here and what do we do now? In a world that needs the best of us from the rest of us, this is a book that shows us how to get it done.Trade Review“This is a book on the biggest sort of thinking -- from personal to societal -- written by an author with an eye for what matters, an ear for story and a mind for the sublime." — David Eagleman, Neuroscientist at Stanford, New York Times bestselling author of Livewired and Incognito, and host of PBS The Brain “The death of belief has led to a collapse of meaning, and many of us are looking to neuroscience and psychology for inspiration and understanding. Wheal knows that peak states bring about deep healing, and he is here to deliver. This enrapturing book not only details various drivers of our cultural evolution, it becomes one itself.” — Julie Holland, MD, Author of Good Chemistry: The Science of Connection From Soul to Psychedelics and Weekends at Bellevue "A highly personal, richly informed and culturally wide-ranging mediation on the loss of meaning in our times and on pathways to rediscovering it, from breath through psychedelics--a search fueled by Jamie Wheal’s boundless curiosity and commitment to transformation." — Gabor Maté M.D., Author: In The Realm of Hungry Ghosts: Close Encounters With Addiction “Can humanity survive today’s exponential world change? Doomsayers say NO--we’re flying blind in the spiraling collapse of civilization. But Wheal offers us a savvy, intriguing and novel roadmap to self-renewal. And it’s packed with literary, cultural, historical and biological references as well. You won’t forget this gem--it’s a fascinating read.” — Dr. Helen Fisher, Senior Research Fellow, The Kinsey Institute, Chief Scientist, Match.com, author Why We Love: The Nature and Chemistry of Romantic Love "Recapture the Rapture offers an invaluable roadmap for transformational consciousness and culture, filled with practical tools to harness our healing, reclaim our inspiration and connect to each other for the road ahead." — Rick Doblin, Founder and Executive Director, Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS) "This apocalypse is far more complicated than end-times usually are, but Jamie navigates the complexities with rigor and merciless wit. He’s one of those writers who frustrates my desire to make disparaging generalisations about non-Indigenous thought!" — Tyson Yunkaporta Author of Sand Talk: How Indigenous Thinking Can Save the World, Apalech Clan "Recapture the Rapture is both a hymnal and an operations manual for the party at the end of the world-as-we-know-it. The cure for spiritual bypassing and conspirituality is not more mindfulness, it seems, but a redemptive and mutant religiosity that dives into the deep end of our contemporary catastrophe." — Erik Davis, author, High Weirdness: Drugs, Esoterica, and Visionary Experience in the 70s "I have a feeling that like most readers, I'm closer to those who have lost the rapture than those who live in it. Luckily for us, Jamie Wheal has laid out a fun and accessible path to reclaiming the ecstasy that makes life not merely worth living, but possible in the first place and sustainable in the long run." — Douglas Rushkoff, Author of Team Human, Throwing Rocks at the Google Bus "In his rhythmic prose, Wheal crafts A mystical balm. A fool-proof formula for transcendence. And the kind of sacraments here, at the end of history, that could spawn the much-needed recognition of our shared humanity.." — Brian Muraresku, Author NYT Bestseller The Immortality Key "The way forward, argues Wheal...is to rediscover and reinvent our humanity in radical ways that places community, respect for ourselves, the planet and the human species at the center of our strategy for survival; and it’s a strategy that can work for everyone." — Dennis McKenna PhD Ethnopharmacology, Author Brotherhood of the Screaming Abyss and The Invisible Landscape: Mind, Hallucinogens, and the I Ching

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Book SynopsisThis book serves as an artful and loving reminder: it''s OK to put yourself first.We know self-care is important—after all, if we want to take care of others, we must first take care of ourselves—but what does that actually mean? You Are Your Best Friend offers thoughtful tips for navigating the inevitable pressures of your daily grind. From practical advice and fun activities to strategies that will completely change your mind-set, these uplifting messages will help you cultivate a more compassionate, empathetic, and fulfilling life. Each brief lesson is accompanied by a cheerful illustration in this cozy read. And don''t worry, taking good care of yourself is easier than it sounds—a little self-love goes a long way.• SELF-CARE IS VITAL: Studies have shown that prioritizing your own health and well-being makes you more successful in your life''s endeavors and helps reduce stress, anxiety, and the negative effects those emotions can

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Book SynopsisA powerful book about what happens when women find their voice.INCLUDES A NEW INTRODUCTION AND BONUS CHAPTER ON 'HOW TO OWN THE ZOOM''The ultimate guide to public speaking. Inspirational.' Mary Portas'I recommend Viv Groskop's How to Own the Room to anyone wanting more self-confidence.' Philippa Perry__________Most books about public speaking don't tell you what to do when you open your mouth and nothing comes out. And they don't tell you how to get over the anxiety about performance that most people naturally have. They don't tell you what to do in the moments when you are made, as a woman, to feel small. They don't tell you how to own the room. This book does.From the way Michelle Obama projects 'happy high status', to Virginia Woolf's leisurely pacing and Oprah Winfrey's mastery of inner conviction, what is it that our heroines do to make us sit up and listen - really listen - to their every word? And how can you achieve that impact in your own life? Here's how.__________***** 'Easy to grasp practical tips... all served up with lightness and generosity.'***** 'It has made me realize I don't even need to be good, but I can be brave.'***** 'Brilliant, engaging, honest, vulnerable, often damn funny.'Trade ReviewI recommend Viv Groskop's How to Own the Room to anyone wanting more self confidence. Full of helpful concepts you can get your head round and embody. I'm finding it very useful. * Philippa Perry, author of The Book You Wish Your Parents Had Read *Plenty of tips and tricks... The most valuable lesson is that, in Groskop's words, 'You don't have to be a great speaker to give an amazing speech.' * Sunday Times Style magazine *The ultimate guide to public speaking. Inspirational. * Mary Portas *Demystifies the art of talking to people and winning them round to your cause. * The Times *One of my fave life gurus on taking up space and owning your voice. Viv is the perfect teacher. This book is going to help so many people. It's brilliant.' * Emma Gannon, author The Multi-Hyphen Method *An excellent, truly useful guide to getting more women front and centre, encouraging us to take part, noisily, in public life. (The podcast is also fabulous.)' * Daisy Buchanan, author of How to Be a Grown-Up *The indispensable guide for anyone keen to develop their public presence, written with style and wit. * Mishal Husain *Powerful advice ... useful thoughts and words of wisdom. Groskop gives you all the tools you need. * TES *Easy steps to soothe the nerves and build conifidence. * Nina Stibbe *Must-read guide. * Red *Speaking advice drawn from female experience ("Be More Oprah, "Be More Michelle", Be More JK", Be More Chimamanda" and so on) and with a tilt to a female audience. * The Guardian *Funny, practical and inspiring. * Caroline Goyder *Super helpful. * Lorraine Candy *If you wish you were a bit more confident when it comes to standing up in front of lots of people, then Viv Groskop has written a genuinely excellent guide to public speaking. It’s got a whole chapter on what we can learn from Oprah. How can you NOT need that in your life? * Ellie Taylor *I immediately wanted to give this book to all my female friends. * Kirsty Logan, author of The Gracekeepers *Addresses how to overcome the natural performance anxiety many people suffer and how as a woman you can find your voice on a big stage. Championing female speakers from Michelle Obama to JK Rowling, to Hillary Clinton and Oprah, this book aims to help women tap into the kind of inner conviction that makes people sit up and take notice. * Marketing Week *Funny, supportive and reassuring. Just reading it is making me stand taller. * Tracy Chevalier, author of Girl with a Pearl Earring and TED speaker *

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Book SynopsisGet a master mentorship from the billion-dollar Hollywood producer many already look to for guidance, empowerment, and encouragement. As Kevin Hart says of working with Will Packer: ?I became a student and learned from the way he was moving. The man helped me grow and gave me the knowledge.?Whether you?re just starting out or ready to make a major move, Who Better Than You? offers invaluable advice on success, leadership, and leaving a legacy. You know Will Packer?s movies. From Stomp the Yard to Ride Along to Girls Trip, his films have collectively grossed more than $1 billion at the box office, with ten opening at number one! To outsiders, the unabashed confidence that has driven him since his college days?when he was trying to sell a micro-budget indie film?may look like arrogance. To Packer, that?s just what it took to make it on his own terms. With Who Better Than You?, Packer has created the success toolkit he wished he?d had back then, filled with illuminating and laugh-out-loud stories as well as indispensable guidance, such as:1. Be arrogant! The highest-achieving people have ?healthy arrogance?: confidence not only in themselves and their abilities but also in their right to be successful. Start believing your goals are predestined to be achieved.2. Treat your goals as essential and vital?not just for you but for everyone around you. When you take your ambitions seriously, others will too.3. It?s the work you put in when nobody?s watching that makes everyone pay attention later. There is not a single person on earth more deserving of achieving their wildest dreams than you. But it will never happen until you start to act accordingly.It?s time for you to start producing your own blockbuster life?by first believing there is no one more deserving of it than you.

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"Omori Sogen Roshi's classic text is a treasure for anyone wishing to learn more about the practice of Zen meditation. It is truly a transformative work." -- Shunmyo Masuno, Chief Priest of Kenkoh-ji Temple and author of The Art of Simple Living"No book has influenced my Zen practice and teaching more than Introduction to Zen Training. I have returned to it continually over the years." --Kenneth Setsuzan Kushner, PhD, Zen master, psychologist, author of One Arrow, One Life: Zen, Archery, Enlightenment"…this book is a valuably detailed 'how-to' manual on meditation (including "zazen without sitting"), which also addresses misperceptions about Zen and its practice to help beginners avoid basic mistakes." -- Kyoto Journal

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Book SynopsisStart living a calmer, more balanced life with this all-in-one feng shui guide that explains the benefits that this energy healing technique can have on your mind, body, and spirit. Harness the ancient healing power of feng shui! Declutter your life, identify your qi, and reclaim your space with a brand-new perspective. Just by simply choosing specific colors and positioning your furniture in various places, you can take control of your space and your life. Feng shui is an ancient science involving the art of placement that can bring clarity to your life by showing you how to declutter your space and find the right energy flow that works to create a soothing environment and bring you joy. In The Little Book of Feng Shui, you can learn the basics of this practice, along with its history and how to balance and harmonize with the energies in any given space—in your home, workplace, or outdoor area. This beautiful and insightful book promotes healing through the choices you make for the spaces you inhabit and helps you learn how to heal yourself and live a happy, balanced life.Trade Review"Such a fun read." —Snazzy Little Things

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Book SynopsisAn honest, radical and moving account of life off the grid. It was 11pm when I checked my email for the last time and turned off my phone for what I hoped would be forever. No running water, no car, no electricity or any of the things it powers: the internet, phone, washing machine, radio or light bulb. Just a wooden cabin, on a smallholding, by the edge of a stand of spruce. In this upfront and lyrical account of a remarkable life without modern technology, Mark Boyle explores the hard won joys of building a home with his bare hands, learning to make fire, collecting water from the spring, foraging and fishing. What he finds is an elemental life, one governed by the rhythms of the sun and seasons, where life and death dance in a primal landscape of blood, wood, muck, water, and fire – much the same life we have lived for most of our time on earth. Revisiting it brings a deep insight into what it means to be human at a time when the boundaries between man and machine are blurring. *** ‘Boyle's memoir of his first year off-grid is fascinating… A poetic meditation on the almost-mystical benefits of falling in sync with nature.’ —New Statesman ‘A warts-and-all look at an extreme way of life, but one that, by the end of this engrossing book, makes the world around it seem dysfunctional.’ —Irish Independent, BOOK OF THE YEAR 2019 ‘A beautiful and thought-provoking story that will inspire you to live differently. Mark asks the most fundamental questions then sets out to live the answers.’ Lily Cole, model and activistTrade Review‘Boyle is fascinating, often touching and funny, on the little fixes that a no-technology life requires, but he’s better when he digs into the deeper question of who we are.’ -- The Herald‘A warts-and-all look at an extreme way of life, but one that, by the end of this engrossing book, makes the world around it seem dysfunctional’ * Irish Independent, BOOK OF THE YEAR 2019 *‘[An] honest and lyrical account of a remarkable life without technology’ -- Carlow People‘Boyle's memoir of his first year off-grid is fascinating… A poetic meditation on the almost-mystical benefits of falling in sync with nature.’ * New Statesman *‘[A] reflective, lyrical account… This genuine, warm-hearted analysis of the dysfunctions of our current world offers a surprisingly alluring alternative to our current malaise – if only we dared adopt it.’ * Manchán Magan, Irish Times *‘Don't buy my books: buy this instead, while there's still time for you to change. This one matters. Boyle is the real thing: vital, angry, and kind. And real things are terribly rare. You might think his ideas are dangerous, but in fact they represent the only possible safety.’ -- Charles Foster, author of Being a Beast‘A beautiful and thought-provoking story that will inspire you to live differently. Mark asks the most fundamental questions then sets out to live the answers.’ -- Lily Cole‘A revealing, humorous and deeply endearing witness statement on behalf of lovely, dirty reality.’ -- Jay Griffiths, author of Wild: An Elemental Journey‘Illustrates beautifully that giving up many of the things in life that we treat as indispensable may actually be less of a sacrifice than a liberation.’ -- Neil Ansell, author of Deep Country'A frank account of life in rural Ireland and a way of life that has been forgotten.' * Irish Sunday Times *'Eloquent, engaging account of life off the grid.' * The Simple Things *‘The Way Home paints a picture not only of how broken our culture has become, but of how to begin building a new one. It demands to be read – and then lived by.’ -- Paul Kingsnorth, author of The Wake and Confessions of a Recovering Environmentalist‘This memoir about living off the grid and tech-free in County Galway will inspire, connect and slow down the most impatient of readers, and that is a very good thing.’ * Shelf Awareness *‘Boyle knows few people can live like he does, but positive change seems inevitable if one follows his advice to resist material trappings, revolt against industrial ecological damage, and re-wild landscapes. Boyle’s anti-technology stance upsets many, making this a must-read.’ * Booklist *‘In a world more connected than ever before we have never been so disconnected. By shaking off technologies of modern man and stepping back in time, Boyle shows the hardships and beauty of living with the seasons. A thought-provoking read which encourages the reader to appreciate many of the things we take for granted and question the way we live in the modern world.’ -- Megan Hine, author of Mind of a Survivor‘The book is an intimate description of his struggles to go back to basics and draws the reader into the sinews of the experience… This book is not a polemic, nor is it a rant against the modern age and its technologies; rather it is an account of a life that is lived to the beat of a more ancient drum. It is a delight as it draws you into the author’s life, to its rhythms, its challenges and its rewards. After I had finished reading The Way Home I was lonesome for Boyle’s world; a sure sign of a great read.’ * Irish Independent *‘Beautifully written (with a pencil as opposed to a computer), The Way Home is a paean to a life largely forgotten by the majority of humanity, an existence which appears more wholesome, fulfilling and rewarding as Mark builds his cabin, brews his wine and lives off the land.’ * Fermanagh Telegraph *

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Book SynopsisAn internationally bestselling fable about a spiritual journey, littered with powerful life lessons that teach us how to abandon consumerism in order to embrace destiny, live life to the full and discover joy.Trade Review“The book is about finding out what is truly important to your real spiritual self rather than being inundated with material possessions.” Michelle Yeoh (Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon) "A captivating story that teaches as it delights.” Paulo Coelho “[Its] principles have been fascinating and there were shared principles from writers such as Robin Sharma and Deepak Chopra. How does all that impact on a game of rugby? I can’t answer that. All I know is it’s enough to help me to proceed in a way that makes me happy enough to go out there and be proud of who I am and what I hope I can bring to this team.” Jonny Wilkinson

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Book SynopsisDISCOVER THE TRANSFORMATIVE NEW BOOK FROM THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF MANIFEST, WITH OVER 1 MILLION COPIES SOLD WORLDWIDE''Nafousi''s eight-step framework offers a roadmap not just to feeling better about oneself, but to fundamentally shifting how one shows up in the world.'' - Forbes''A guide from self-doubt to self-belief'' - British Vogue-------------------------------------------Confidence is at the foundation of everything we do. It''s the invisible power that propels you to dream bigger, take bold risks, and create a life you truly love. But for too many of us, it feels out of reach - reserved for those who seem to have it all together.In this brand-new guide, globally acclaimed self-development coach Roxie Nafousi teaches us that confidence isn''t something you''re born with - it''s a skill you can build. With her trademark warmth, wisdom and research-backed insights, Roxie will teach you how to transform your mindset and step into your most empowered self.In Confidence, you''ll learn how to:1. MASTER YOUR THOUGHTS2. ACT WITH INTENTION3. STOP TRYING TO BE LIKED BY EVERYBODY4. BREAK FREE FROM COMPARISON5. CELEBRATE YOURSELF6. DO HARD THINGS7. BE OF SERVICE TO OTHERS8. SHOW UP AS YOUR BEST SELFConfidence isn''t just a feeling - it''s a way of being. Whether you''re struggling with self-doubt, navigating tough times or simply ready to unleash your potential, Confidence is your roadmap to knowing your worth and living as your boldest, most authentic self.

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Book Synopsis2 Books in 1: Book 1 explains transforming the mind into a well-coordinated symphony. Book 2 explores the yogic physiology and mastery of the body, offering a glimpse of living beyond human capabilities.

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Book SynopsisAdam Grant is an organizational psychologist at Wharton, where he has been the top-rated professor for seven straight years. His books have sold millions of copies, his TED talks have been viewed more than 30 million times, and he hosts the hit podcast Re:Thinking. His pioneering research on motivation and meaning has enabled people to reach their aspirations and exceed others' expectations. His viral piece on languishing was the most-read New York Times article of 2021 and the most-saved article across platforms. He has been recognized as one of the world's ten most influential management thinkers and Fortune's 40 Under 40, and has received distinguished scientific achievement awards from the American Psychological Association and the National Science Foundation. Grant received his B.A. from Harvard University and his Ph.D. from the University of Michigan, and he is a former Junior Olympic springboard diver. He lives in Philadelphia with his wife and their

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Book SynopsisThe concise edition of the 2019 WINNER OF THE INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS BOOK AWARD From the million-copy bestselling author of The 48 Laws of Power Robert Greene is a master guide for millions of readers, distilling ancient wisdom and philosophy into essential texts for seekers of power, understanding and mastery. Now he turns to the most important subject of all - understanding people's drives and motivations, even when they are unconscious of them themselves. We are social animals. Our very lives depend on our relationships with people. Knowing why people do what they do is the most important tool we can possess, without which our other talents can only take us so far. Drawing from the ideas and examples of Pericles, Queen Elizabeth I, Martin Luther King Jr, and many others, Greene teaches us how to detach ourselves from our own emotions and master self-control, how to develop the empathy that leads to insight, how to look behind people's masks, and how to resist conformity to develop your singular sense of purpose. Whether at work, in relationships, or in shaping the world around you, The Concise Laws of Human Nature offers brilliant tactics for success, self-improvement, and self-defence.Trade ReviewPraise for Robert Greene: 'Machiavelli has a new rival, and Sun Tzu had better watch his back * New York Times *'Hollywood producers and rappers are following an unlikely but ruthless guru' * Sunday Times *'Teaches you how to cheat, dissemble, feign, fight and advance your cause in the modern world.'' * Independent on Sunday *

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Book SynopsisDolly Parton of all people knows you donât have to sacrifice personal flair to be effective, organized, and respected. Clad in sturdy hardcover but down to play in bright foiled pink, the Dolly Parton: A Year in Songs Deluxe Organizer 12-Month Hardcover Monthly/Weekly Planner shows youâre as serious about your business as you are about your style.

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewMany of us never take a moment to think about how we can sculpt our careers to match our interests. I was swept away with how effortlessly The Squiggly Career turns some of the most daunting conundrums into simple and rewarding reflections. Like going one-to-one with a personal career coach, it's impossible to leave this book without having a massive personal breakthrough * Bruce Daisley, Vice President, EMEA Twitter author of The Joy of Work *The greatest goal for any 21st century professional is to have a squiggly career. The days of linear progression belong to history. The joys of trying new things, working it out and making it up are all of our working futures. Work is dead, long live the squiggly career! * Sam Conniff Allende, author of Be More Pirate *An indispensable guide to creating your own working life * Viv Groskop, author of How to Own the Room *The Squiggly Career is no ordinary business book. Practical, pithy and personal it will revolutionize the way you think about work * Crystal Eisinger, Head of Strategy, Google Ads Marketing *A practical and excellent guide for anyone who wants to take charge of their career, play to their strengths and design a career on their own terms. Squiggly careers are the new normal indeed, I'll be reaching for this book time and time again and so wish it existed when I started out! * Elizabeth Uviebinene, author of Slay In Your Lane *A fantastic book on how to maximise your chances of a happy and rewarding work life. It all starts with knowing yourself and your values - with simple exercises that make you think deeply about who you are and what you want to spend all that time at work actually doing. Jump in and squiggle * Matt Brittin, President, EMEA Business & Operations, Google *All the best careers are squiggly. That sounds fun - and it can be fun - but it also takes a lot of know-how and thinking, which is what this book provides. I wish I'd had it when I squiggled my way through multiple careers * Margaret Heffernan, Entrepreneur, CEO and bestselling author of Wilful Blindness *The Squiggly Career is a brilliant guide. Read it and get the tools you need to thrive in your career now and in the future * Marie Forleo, #1 New York Times Bestselling author of Everything is Figureoutable *As we all juggle side-steps, hustles and pivots, The Squiggly Career is about navigating work in a way that suits you. Discovering how to make the most of your own strengths and identify what you want out of your career, it's a timely and brilliant handbook for now. * Stylist *Logical, practical and based on tried and tested methods * Financial Times, Business Book of the Month *I LOVED this book and bought it for countless people - it is the gift that keeps on giving. It feels like a practical, powerful one-on-one coaching session mixed with a pep talk from an understanding friend. This book will encourage you to be proud and excited to keep on living out your own unique squiggly career. It might just be the permission slip you didn't know you needed * Emma Gannon, bestselling author of The Multi-Hyphen Method *Logical, practical and based on tried and tested methods * Financial Times, Business Book of the Month *

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Book SynopsisFrom the celebrated poet, speaker, and educator comes a powerful blueprint for healing by building a home within yourself.In her debut book of inspiration, poet Najwa Zebian shares her revolutionary concept of home - the place of safety where you can embrace your vulnerability and discover your self-worth. It''s the place where your soul feels like it belongs, where you are loved for who you are. Building your home inside yourself - and never experiencing inner homelessness again - begins here. In Welcome Home, Zebian shares her story for the first time, powerfully weaving memoir, poetry and deeply resonant teachings into her storytelling, from leaving Lebanon at sixteen, to coming of age as a young Muslim woman in Canada, to building a new identity for herself as she learned to speak her truth. After the profound alienations she experienced, she learned to build a stable foundation inside herself, an identity independent of cultural expectationsTrade ReviewThe world tells us to be authentic, but Najwa Zebian teaches us how to be authentic. This book is a master class in self-actualization and compassion. For anyone who has ever asked 'How do I find myself?' or 'How do I forgive myself?' or 'How do I learn to love myself?' Najwa has your answers. She's written us a lovely guide that teaches us how to find home within ourselves - what a gift. * New York Times bestselling author Mari Andrew *Welcome Home is a powerful, comprehensive guide to one of the most important tasks we'll ever complete - building a home within ourselves. Zebian shares her personal story and deepest vulnerabilities so we, too, can discover our self-worth. A must read to build a stable foundation inside ourselves. * Mel Robbins, speaker, international bestselling author of The 5 Second Rule *Welcome Home takes readers on an emotional journey by teaching us how to build a home within ourselves. A stunning, insightful read that deeply resonated with me. * Jen Pastiloff, author of On Being Human *

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Book Synopsis‘Tim Grover’s teachings completely changed how I approached my professional career, helping me navigate the constant ups and downs that sport at the highest level brings’ Marcus Rashford, MBEThe New York Times bestsellerFrom the elite performance coach for Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, Dwyane Wade and many others - and the author of the powerful bestseller Relentless - a no-holds-barred formula for winning that is ideal for business people, athletes and anybody wanting to achieve success. In Relentless, Tim Grover showed that you need to be tough and ruthless - towards others and yourself - to achieve your goals. Now, in Winning he takes that skill repertoire to an even higher level, demonstrating why he is one of the world’s most sought-after mindset experts. Based on three decades of work with elite competitors like Michael JordanTrade Review'Tim Grover's teachings completely changed how I approached my professional career, helping me navigate the constant ups and downs that sport at the highest level brings' -- Marcus Rashford MBE'This book is essential for those who want to be the best at whatever they do' -- Michael Johnson

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Book Synopsis"When something is bothering you-a person is bugging you, a situation is irritating you, or physical pain is troubling you-you must work with your mind, and that is done through meditation. Working with our mind is the only means through which we'll actually begin to feel happy and contented with the world that we live in." -Pema Chödrön Pema Chödrön is treasured around the world for her unique ability to transmit teachings and practices that bring peace, understanding, and compassion into our lives. With How to Meditate, the American-born Tibetan Buddhist nun presents her first book exploring in depth what she considers the essentials for a lifelong practice. More and more people are beginning to recognize a profound inner longing for authenticity, connection, and aliveness. Meditation, Pema explains, gives us a golden key to address this yearning. This step-by-step guide shows readers how to honestly meet and openly relate with the mind, embrace the fullness of our experience, and live in a wholehearted way as we discover: - The basics of meditation, from getting settled and the six points of posture to working with your breath and cultivating an attitude of unconditional friendliness - The Seven Delights-how moments of difficulty can become doorways to awakening and love - Shamatha (or calm abiding), the art of stabilizing the mind to remain present with whatever arises - Thoughts and emotions as "sheer delight"-instead of obstacles-in meditation "I think ultimately why we practice is so that we can become completely loving people, and this is what the world needs," writes Pema Chödrön. How to Meditate is an essential book from this wise teacher to assist each one of us in this virtuous goal.

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Book SynopsisThis oracle will support you to accept your inner wounds and turn them into positive energy.

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Book SynopsisWriting to Awaken is an inspirational investigation of the self through expressive writing, guiding you along the path of awakening through radical truth-telling and self-inquiry. With targeted and revelatory questions, you'll be prompted to explore your own personal narrative-to write honestly about your deepest wounds, greatest challenges, hidden gifts, yearnings, and opportunities for growth-in order to discover a deeply authentic understanding of yourself and move toward a more liberated, truthful life.We each have our own story, a personal myth constructed from the content life presents us: we connect dots to shape the narrative, devise plotlines from circumstance, change characters, fashion conflicts, and adjust structure, settings, and themes as our lives unfold. But so often, over time, we come to believe that we are our story, identifying so strongly with the tales we've told ourselves and others that we cling to them for our very existence-even when they don't quite fit. The realization that there's a discrepancy between the narrative you've crafted and your authentic self can be disconcerting at first, but the exploration of that gap is a doorway to personal freedom, and this book will lead you through it.The writing exercises in this guide, one for nearly every week of the year, ask you to tell the whole truth about your experience. In doing so, you'll come to realize that once you engage in this radical truth-telling, expressing yourself with complete honesty, your story changes; and when your story changes, your life is transformed. Rather than sticking with your illusive and tricky "Story of Me," you'll be prompted to go even deeper, piercing your personal myth and illuminating aspects of psyche and spirit that give way to profound moments of understanding and personal healing.This is not a how-to book for writers; it's an invitation on a journey of self-discovery-a guide to facing yourself without flinching, accepting yourself as you are, surrendering to what is, and daring to question and transform what isn't true. With Writing to Awaken, you'll learn how to break free from the trance of mistaken identity and discover your essential, authentic self.

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Book SynopsisA lively and approachable meditation on how we can transform our digital lives if we let a little Nietzsche in.

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsAn Introduction by Tom Butler-Bowdon vii About Tom Butler-Bowdon xvii The Game of Life and How to Play It 1 The Secret Door to Success 93

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Book Synopsis ''Utterly fascinating. I have long felt that books can be medicine. Now I understand why. Read this book. Feel better.''Beth Kempton, bestselling author of Wabi Sabi: Japanese wisdom for a perfectly imperfect life''One of the most fascinating books that I have read in years! Beautifully written and full of insights, this book demonstrates the healing power of stories and how you can transform your life through bibliotherapy.''Simon Alexander Ong, bestselling author of Energize, international keynote speaker and award-winning coach. In this unique and transformational guide to healing, bibliotherapist and counsellor Bijal Shah explores the restorative power of reading.Bibliotherapy traces the history of how therapeutic reading evolved - including the important role played by the best writers such as the Stoics, Montaigne, Eliot and Wordsworth. In doing so, Bijal offers first-hand stories from clients who have found solace in great works of literature when struggling with grief, relationships or illness. Full of practical advice and insights into how bibliotherapy really works, Bijal offers an A to Z reading list of books for every mood and need. A much-needed reminder of how comforting and life-changing reading can be, Bibliotherapy is a sumptuous celebration of books that will invite you to see them as more than just an escape, but a legitimate form of self-care.

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Book SynopsisJoin manifestation coach Mandy Morris on an enlightening, soulful adventure where she will teach how to tap into the light and embrace your inner power. Hello, beautiful soul. You are about to embark on a journey unlike one you've ever experienced, a powerful crash course in accessing your light, which is the source of your authentic self . . . from the Introduction In The Promise, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and best-selling author Mandy Morris explores the importance of connecting the trials and tribulations of our everyday lives to the beautiful story that we, the infinite beings of this Universe, are all entitled to live. Unbind yourself from the fears and doubts that drag you down to the darkest trenches of your life and learn how to handle adversity in a new, more assured and confident way, just as the Universe intended you to do. Reconnecting with the Universe and discovering your inner strength has never been simpler as Man

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Book Synopsis''Deb Dana guides us to understand and befriend our autonomic nervous system, engaging its healing capacities to connect with ourselves and with our social world.'' Gabor Maté''Once we know how our nervous system works, we can work with it,'' teaches Deb Dana. ''We can learn to access an embodied, biological resource that is always present, available, and there to guide us toward well-being.''An aggressive email from your boss, or a fight with your partner - these situations aren''t life-or-death, yet our bodies may react as if they are. But we can train our nervous system to stop overreacting, and start responding to the world with greater safety and ease, if we know how. In Anchored, expert teacher Deb Dana shares a down-to-earth presentation of Polyvagal Theory, then brings the science to life with practical, everyday tools.Using field-tested techniques, Dana helps you master the skills to become more aware of your nervous syst

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Book SynopsisAN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES AND INTERNATIONAL BEST-SELLER TO HELP YOU OVERCOME ANXIETY AND BECOME MORE CONFIDENT, EFFECTIVE, AND FULFILLED From Mel Robbins, #1 podcast host, best-selling author and expert on change and motivation.In her global phenomenon The 5 Second Rule, Mel Robbins taught millions the five second secret to motivation. Now she's back with another simple, proven science-backed tool you can use to take control of your life: The High 5 Habit. Don't let the title fool you. This isn't a book about high fiving everyone else in your life. You're already doing that. Cheering for your favorite teams. Celebrating your friends. Supporting the people you love as they go after what they want in life. Imagine if you gave that same love and encouragement to yourself. Or even better, you made it a daily habit. You'd be unstoppable. In this encouraging book, Mel teaches you how to start high fiving the most important person in your life, the one who is staring back at you in the mirror: YOURSELF. If you are:· Struggling with self-doubt (and who doesn't?)…· Tired of that nagging critic in your head (could somebody evict them already?)...· Successful but all you focus on is what's going wrong (you're not alone)...· Sick of watching everybody else get ahead while you sit on the couch with your dog (don't bring your dog into this)... ...Mel dedicates this book to you.Chapters Include: You Deserve a High 5 LifeScience Says This WorksI Have a Few Questions...Why Do I Torture Myself?Am I Broken?Where's All This Negative Crap Coming From?Why Am I Suddenly Seeing Hearts Everywhere? Why Is Life So Easy for Them and Not Me? Isn’t It Easier If I Say Nothing? How About I Start . . . Tomorrow? But Do You Like Me? How Come I Screw Everything Up? Can I Actually Handle This? Okay, You May Not Want to Read This Chapter Eventually, It Will All Make Sense It's time to give yourself the high fives, celebration, and support you deserve.With this book, you'll learn how to:· Use the High 5 Habit to overcome negative self-talk and limiting beliefs.· Create a clear vision for your life and set goals that align with your values.· Take consistent action towards your goals, even when you don't feel like it.· Develop a mindset of resilience and perseverance.· Achieve more success and happiness in all areas of your life.“When I stopped trashing myself and started giving my reflection a high five instead, it was more than an encouraging gesture on a low day. It flipped that self-criticism and self-hatred on its head. It changed the lens through which I viewed my life. That was the beginning of a massive shift in my life. A line in the sand. The beginning of a brand-new connection to the most important person in my life—myself. A new way of thinking about myself and about what was possible for me. It inspired me to create an entirely new way of experiencing life. That’s why I wrote this book.It’s time to cheer for YOU.” Love, Mel RobbinsUsing her signature science-backed wisdom, deeply personal stories, and the real-life results that The High 5 Habit is creating in people's lives around the world, Mel will teach you how to make believing in yourself a habit so that you have more confidence, transform your mindset, and achieve your dreams.

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Book SynopsisTake Command offers powerful tools and time-tested methods to help you take charge of your thoughts, relationships and future. A successful life starts with the self. How do we use the power of mindset to deal with stress and anxiety, gain perspective on negative emotions, and build resilience? Once we understand our inner lives, how do we create enriching, rewarding, and enduring relationships? How do we deal with difficult people and manage conflict? After mastering our thoughts and relationships, how do we live courageously and bring out the best in ourselves and other people?For more than one hundred years, the wisdom of Dale Carnegie has provided millions of people around the world with richer, more fulfilling relationships and a happier way of life. Now, Take Command combines decades of Dale Carnegie’s award-winning training into a master text that tells you everything you need to know about the art of human relations. Based on e

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Book SynopsisStart living your life’s purpose with Purpose: A Day and Night Reflection Journal, designed to help you identify your unique talents and interests so you can live your best life.Everyone has their own unique set of talents, interests, and life experiences that bring them joy or give them a reason to get up in the morning. Learning to recognize what talents you have and what you love to do can set you on the path of finding your purpose and living your best life. This journal is designed as a 90-day mindfulness system. It includes an introductory section with questions and exercises designed to help you start thinking about what skills, talents, and interests you have to help you identify what your life’s purpose might be; and then daily spread provide a place to record daily actions aligned to your life’s purpose, and reflect on the experiences, results, and feelings from being more mindful of living your life’s purpose every day. Featuring delicate illustrations and a graceful, contemporary design, this 90-day journal is perfect for those seeking to enhance their lives by taking the necessary steps to discover and start living their life’s purpose. DISCOVER YOUR LIFE'S PURPOSE: This journal includes an introductory section that contains questions and exercises designed to help you start exploring and thinking about what skills and talents you have, what excites and inspires you most, what you are passionate about, and what your life’s purpose might be. JOURNALING MADE EASY: Guided prompts, that repeat each day, make it easy to set your intentions and reflect on your progress every morning and night.      INSPIRING ILLUSTRATIONS: Lovely illustrations offer inspiration and a beautiful backdrop for finding your life's purpose and recording your progress towards living it. DELUXE DESIGN: A sturdy vegan leather cover, foil accents, and a helpful ribbon marker make the journal a joy to return to and a lasting keepsake.

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Book SynopsisAttune with Venus's astrological cycle, discover Her sacred teachings, and work with Her powerful energy to honor and reclaim your radiant life force.From Mary Magdalene to Eleanor of Aquitane, from Isis to Sophia, from Atlantean Queen Ash-ta-tara to literary Queen Anaïs Nin, so many women know and have known the power that Venus in all her many expressions holds. This powerful book by best-selling author Lisa Lister brings together the teachings of Venus with stories of her Wild Roses' throughout history, sacred practices and rituals, and a unique-to-you journey through her magical and mysterious cycle. It will guide you to: shed what no longer serves you heal any deep-rooted wounds of shame, fear, or rejection cultivate the self-love you need to heal and grow rebirth a wiser, truer, more real expression of you access Venus's magic and medicine as you work with every stage of her cycle This activating in

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Book SynopsisFormer All-Black, father of four and Unicef Ambassador Dan Carter is considered the greatest first-five to ever don the All Blacks jersey. During his 20-year career he broke several world records and scored the winning points in the 2015 Rugby World Cup final, earning him his third World Rugby Player of the Year Award and a second consecutive World Cup win for New Zealand. He is the most-capped All Black Flyhalf and the highest point scorer in Super Rugby history. In 2021, Dan was invited to become the first ever Leader in Practice at the Oxford Foundry, the entrepreneurship institute founded at the university by Apple CEO Tim Cook. Dan's goal was simple: to inspire the next generation of leaders.

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Book SynopsisAndrew McAfee is the New York Times bestselling co-author of The Second Machine Age. He is the co-director of the IDE and a principal research scientist at the MIT Sloan School of Management. His research investigates how information technology changes the way companies perform, organize themselves and compete. In addition to having numerous papers published, McAfee also writes a widely read blog, which is at times one of the 10,000 most popular in the world. He is also the author of More from Less and The Geek Way.

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Book SynopsisFrom internationally beloved teacher and queen of affirmations, Louise Hay, comes twelve affirmation cards to help you create and maintain a stress-free life.In this fast-paced world, we sometimes allow the busyness around us to translate into stressstress in our daily workplace, with our loved ones, and most common, we carry stress in our bodies. Living a stress-free life means letting go of the past, so be willing to release the need to be right about how stressful your life is. Every day gets easier and easier when you know that you''re doing the best you can. One of Louise''s favorite affirmations is: All that I need to know at any given moment is revealed to me. I trust myself, and I trust Life. By using affirmations, you are giving yourself the power in your world. With this beautiful, empowering card deck, you can learn how to let go of fear, embrace change, and create a stress-free world for yourself!

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Book SynopsisA hands-on tool to work with birds as spiritual messengers. Recognised as spiritual messengers, birds serve as a connection between the physical world and the world of spirit. The appearance of a special bird after a loved one has passed over is often seen as their soul guiding us from the otherworld. Birds can be potent allies and power animals, giving us light and leading us into the world of the immortal soul. Quick in their movements, with their ability to take flight instantly, birds carry the spiritual quality of freedom. Gliding on the wings of a bird we literally take on a superior view, a wider perspective from above, and can recognise and understand connections that we might not have seen before. Created by Jeanne Ruland and Petra Kühne, this deck shares the spiritual messages and powers that birds can bring to us. The deck consists of 46 beautifully illustrated cards featuring different birds, as well as cards representing the feather, the nest, and the egg. Each individual bird brings a specific medicine and unique gifts and talents to help you find healing, growth, and insight on your spiritual path. Each card shares the medicine of the bird shown and a brief message about the meaning of their presence. In the accompanying guidebook, the meaning of each bird card is detailed along with an affirmation focused on the bird’s unique gifts. Whether eagle, hummingbird, phoenix, or swan, Oracle of the Birds features native, exotic, and mythical birds that stand by our sides as advisors and guides and help us gain new perspectives with their bird’s eye view of physical and spiritual realms.Table of ContentsContents PrefaceIntroduction How to Work with the Cards The Cards Ba–Soul BirdBird of ParadiseBlackbirdBuzzardCanaryCormorantCraneCrowCuckooDoveDuckEagleEggFalconFeatherFlamingoGarudaGooseHen & RoosterHeronHummingbirdIbisJayKingfisherMagpieNestNightingaleOstrichOwlParrotPeacockPenguinPhoenixPied WagtailRavenRed KiteRobinSeagullSparrowStorkSwallowSwanThrushThunderbirdTitWoodpeckerAbout the AuthorAbout the Artist

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Book Synopsis'Everything he writes is an enlightening education in how to be human.' - Elizabeth DayThat Little Voice in Your Head is the practical guide to retraining your brain for optimal joy by Mo Gawdat, the internationally bestselling author of Solve for Happy. Mo reveals how by beating negative self-talk, we can change our thought processes, turning our greed into generosity, our apathy into compassion and investing in our own happiness.To fix a machine, first you need to find out what’s wrong with it. To fix unhappiness, you need to find out what causes it.This book provides readers with exercises to help reshape their mental processes. Drawing on his expertise in programming and his knowledge of neuroscience, Mo explains how – despite their incredible complexity – our brains behave in ways that are largely predictable. From these insights, he delivers this user manual for happiness.Inspired by the life of his late son, Ali, Mo Gawdat has set out to share a model for happiness based on generosity and empathy towards ourselves and others. Using his experience as a former Google engineer and Chief Business Officer, Mo shares his 'code' for reprogramming our brain and moving away from the misconceptions modern life gives us.Trade ReviewMo Gawdat is my life guru. His writing, his ideas and his generosity in sharing them has changed my life for the better in so many ways. Everything he writes is an enlightening education in how to be human -- Elizabeth Day, author of Magpie and host of How To Fail With Elizabeth Day

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Book Synopsis''Oh Miriam! risks the curse of the sequel, and pulls it off . . . A force of nature, a tour de farce. Bold, brave and bright, but also revealing, shocking and touching. Miriam is an icon, a cocksucker - and the star of her show'' ROBERT McCRUM, Independent''Our naughtiest national treasure . . . famously filthy, funny and phlegmatic . . . Oh Miriam! is Margolyes''s manifesto for a fulfilled life . . . She loves to tell it straight. And the older she gets, the straighter she tells it'' SIMON HATTENSTONE, Guardian''Irrepressible . . . A life-enhancing rollercoaster of a ride . . . this book is like Margolyes herself - outspoken, ebullient and unexpectedly wise'' EMMA LEE-POTTER, Daily Express''Snortingly funny . . . deliciously unbridled . . . There is something heroic in her unruliness. Let Miriam take the lead and enjoy the show'' RHIK SAMADDER, ObservTrade ReviewPraise for This Much is True:There's never been a memoir so packed with eye-popping, hilarious and shockingly candid stories * Daily Mail *Startling, thrillingly outspoken, provocative, potty-mouthed and exhilarating . . . This Much is True is never boring. Her personality is so likeable she can only leave you wanting more * Daily Telegraph *As outrageously entertaining as you'd expect * Daily Express *Wickedly honest . . . When I was reading this book on a train, a stranger asked if I was OK because I was crying with laughter * Guardian *An irreverent, straight-talking, riotous romp through an extraordinary life * Sunday Post *Miriam Margolyes is a force to be reckoned with . . . I challenge anyone not to be entertained by this follow-up to This Much is True * Good Housekeeping *

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Book SynopsisAn empowering and witty guide to banishing shame and living your fullest life with ADHD—plus tips for loved ones on helping them navigate this world, too—from viral duo ADHD_Love. What if you stopped feeling ashamed of constantly being late or of getting so hyperfocused on a task that you drop everything else you had to do? How can you as a partner, parent, or friend better understand your neurodivergent loved one’s way of moving through the world? In Dirty Laundry, life partners Rich Pink and Rox Emery unapologetically guide you through the ups and downs of life with ADHD. Every chapter starts with a common symptom of ADHD, like impulsivity or struggles with finances, and an earnest moment from their own lives to show you how they navigate the symptom together. Rox reminds you to be kind to yourself and love yourself for who you are; Rich offers tips on how he uses compassion and honesty instead of jumping to conclusions. Wheth

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Book SynopsisDo you want a masterplan for success? Are you ready to embrace the extraordinary life you truly deserve? Elevate invites us to embark on a journey to transcend the limitations that hold us back, and to unleash the potential that resides within each of us. By elevating our thoughts, beliefs and actions, we can create a life that is truly remarkable. Drawing on their experiences as a life coach and CEO respectively, Shannah Kennedy and Colleen Callander share valuable insights and strategies to guide you towards creating your own action plan ? a roadmap to extraordinary growth, success and fulfillment. Through Elevate?s practical, step-by-step framework, via the three pillars of Life, Leadership and Longevity, you will be empowered to excel both personally and professionally. By doing so, you can become a catalyst for positive change within your family, community and organization.

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