Self Help & Mindfulness Books

Book SynopsisThe creator of the Polyvagal Theory explains the principles in simple terms that are accessible to all.

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Book Synopsis'I always keep a copy of Art & Fear on my bookshelf' JAMES CLEAR, author of the #1 best-seller Atomic Habits 'A timeless cult classic ... I've stolen tons of inspiration from this book over the years and so will you' AUSTIN KLEON, NYTimes bestselling author of Steal Like an Artist Art & Fear is about the way art gets made, the reasons it often doesn't get made, and the nature of the difficulties that cause so many artists to give up along the way. Drawing on the authors' own experiences as two working artists, the book delves into the internal and external challenges to making art in the real world, and shows how they can be overcome every day. First published in 1994, Art & Fear quickly became an underground classic, and word-of-mouth has placed it among the best-selling books on artmaking and creativity. Written by artists for artists, it offers generous and wise insight into what it feels like to sit down at your easel or keyboard, in your studio or performance space, trying to do the work you need to do. Every artist, whether a beginner or a prizewinner, a student or a teacher, faces the same fears - and this book illuminates the way through them.Trade ReviewFilled with reminders and insights that every artist and creator needs to hear. I always keep a copy of Art & Fear on my bookshelf. -- james Clear, author of the #1 bestseller * Atomic Habits *Artists confront their deeper fears daily. It's inevitable in artmaking. This book is a crucial tool in validating, soothing, and navigating the fear that might otherwise stop an artist from making their work. Fear is unavoidable but it need not dictate the artist's choices. This book is a vital companion. -- Beth Pickens, author * Make Your Art No Matter What *An essential text for anyone who wants to start making art and not stop. One of those rare books - like The Artist's Way and Writing Down the Bones - to keep close by for courage and company. -- Tanya Shadrick, author * The Cure for Sleep *It has earned its reputation for being a useful, underground classic ... it's a pithy, though comforting read, written by artists, and gets straight down to what can hinder our development as artists, and why ... refreshingly absent of psycho-babble or opaque art-speak -- The London GroupOne of those books you want to tell everyone you know to read * LiveAboutDotCom *A book that artists continue to recommend and connect with ... It's concise, clear, compelling and worth coming back to over and over -- Artwork ArchiveA roadmap for overcoming the everyday obstacles of a creative life * Skillshare *

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Book SynopsisReal-life applications of Aikido for self-transformation, conflict resolution, and joy. In addition to the physical practice, the modern martial art of Aikido also offers profound principles for transforming interpersonal conflict into peaceful interaction. Illuminating the inner philosophical and practical aspects of Aikido, forty-seven-year Aikido practitioner and 6th-degree blackbelt Susan Perry, Ph.D., uses personal stories of joy, achievement, and hardship to demonstrate real-life applications of the transformational principles of Aikido. She introduces what Aikido is and where it comes from, providing a brief biography of its founder, Morihei Ueshiba. She explains in detail how Aikido helped her resolve difficulties at work, as a student, and as a teacher/sensei. Through each story shared, the author offers a glimpse of the beginner’s mind in action, the key to changing even the violent energy of an attack into peaceful interaction.

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Book SynopsisWendy Wood was born in the UK and is Provost Professor of Psychology and Business at the University of Southern California. Her research incorporates neuroscience, cognition and behavioural insights to understand habit persistence and change, and she has collaborated with many luminary psychologists, including Angela Duckworth and Adam Grant. She has written for the Washington Post and the Los Angeles Times, and her work has been featured in the New York Times, Chicago Tribune, Time magazine, USA Today and NPR.Trade ReviewIf you’ve ever struggled to make or break a habit, this is the book you need to read. Wendy Wood is widely recognized as the authority on the science of habits -- Adam Grant, New York Times bestselling author of Originals and Give and Take, and host of the TED podcast WorkLifeWendy Wood is the world’s foremost expert in the field, and this book is essential -- Angela Duckworth, author of GritEnlightening and insightful . . . Wood’s research and perspective on the malleability of habits will bring hope to any reader looking to create long-term behavioural change * Publishers Weekly *Wendy Wood . . . is the most thoughtful, innovative person who understands the role of habits in human behaviour . . . I can’t imagine a better person writing this book -- Dan Ariely, bestselling author of Predictably IrrationalThere is no one in all of psychology who could write a more compelling book on habits and behaviours -- James W. Pennebaker, Professor Emeritus of Psychology at the University of TexasNo one has studied how habits form and direct behaviour better than Professor Wendy Wood . . . She has described how to change negative habits into positive versions better than anybody. She's the researcher best able to write the next big book on the topic -- Robert Cialdini, author of Influence and Pre-SuasionFascinating and fun, this book will change a lot of lives . . . Wood brings state-of-the-art social science into contact with the most pressing issues in daily life. She’s a tremendous guide -- Cass R. Sunstein, Robert Walmsley University Professor at Harvard University, and author of How Change HappensA fascinating tour of the science of habits, and Wendy Wood is the consummate tour guide. One of the world’s leading habit researchers -- Professor Adam Alter, New York Times bestselling author of Drunk Tank Pink and IrresistibleA huge achievement. Wendy Wood manages to distil the science of habit formation, most of which emerges from her own lab, in a manner that is fascinating but also, above all, extremely useful for people looking to make positive change in their life -- David Kessler, New York Times bestselling author of The End of Overeating and CaptureMany authors have written about habits . . . but Wood is also a premier scientist in psychology, working on how habits affect and are affected by the human mind. Top tip: Willpower isn’t enough. But through her original research, Wood explains what does work * Washington Post *In Good Habits, Bad Habits . . . the social psychologist Wendy Wood . . . seeks to give the general reader more realistic ideas for how to break habits. Drawing on her work in the field, she sees [that] . . . the path to breaking bad habits lies not in resolve but in restructuring our environment in ways that sustain good behaviors * The New Yorker *Table of ContentsUnit - Part I: How We Really Are Chapter - 1: Persistence and Change Chapter - 2: The Depths Beneath Chapter - 3: Introducing Your Second Self Chapter - 4: What About Knowledge? Chapter - 5: What About Self Control? Unit - Part II: The Three Bases of Habit Formation Chapter - 6: Context Chapter - 7: Repetition Chapter - 8: Reward Chapter - 9: Consistency is for Closers Chapter - 10: Total Control Unit - Part III: Special Cases, Big opportunities, and the World Around Us Chapter - 11: Jump Through Windows Chapter - 12: The Special Resilience of Habit Chapter - 13: Contexts of Addiction Chapter - 14: Happy with Habit Chapter - 15: You Are Not Alone Section - i: Epilogue Section - ii: How to Stop Looking at Your Phone So Often Section - iii: Notes Section - iii: Bibliography Acknowledgements - iv: Acknowledgements Index - v: Index

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Book SynopsisWhen we end up in a really good conversation with a friend, we sometimes pay them a slightly unusual but sincere compliment: we say that chatting to them feels like talking to a good therapist. What we tend to mean is that they’re giving us space to talk, they’re not interrupting us or pushing their own advice aggressively forward: they’re properly listening. This game cannot turn us into real therapists (that would take years of training). But like many good games (ones about flying or being a detective for example), it gives us a chance to try out, entertainingly but safely, one of the most interesting sides of a great profession. The Therapy Game offers us a rare opportunity to listen and speak to one another at truly fulfilling length and depth.

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Book SynopsisGoing travelling can be one of life’s greatest activities – but often, we fail to deepen the experience as much as we should and return home with some of the promise of our trip unrealised. Here is a pack of cards designed to help us get the very best out of travel – and to embed its greatest lessons in our minds. The cards contain questions that we can reflect on ourselves (in a journal or on a train ride) or ask others in a group – and that lead us to think deeply about how we might derive maximal satisfaction from a trip. This is an ingenious, low-tech, high-impact solution to one of the great conundrums of travel: how to ensure that the reality of going away will match our hopes.

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Book SynopsisDiscover insightful guidance, tools and techniques to become a skilled writer and learn how to share your work with the world.How do you sustain your ideas and overcome self-doubt in your talents? How do you transmit your ideas so that the world will take notice? What techniques can you use to create discipline and make your writing sessions a joy?We live in exciting times: anyone with an idea can reach a worldwide audience, but how do you separate yourself from the thousands competing to be heard? This is a warm, comforting guide to stepping into your new life as an empowered author. You'll learn how to generate more ideas, build confidence in your writing and take your manuscript to completion.Studies have shown it takes just 21 days to establish a new habit. If there's a skill you've always wanted to take advantage of, the answer is only a few weeks away with Hay House’s 21 Days series.

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Book Synopsis'A mine of treasures, a source of visions, a microcosm of human experience and suffering, the philosopher's stone: Migraine is a remarkable achievement' - Sunday Telegraph. Migraine is an age-old – the first recorded instances date back over two thousand years – and often debilitating condition, affecting a 'substantial minority' of the population across the globe. In Migraine, Oliver Sacks offers at once a medical account of its occurrence and management; an exploration of its physical, physiological, and psychological underpinnings and consequences; and a meditation on the nature and experience of health and illness.Trade ReviewIt delves into the workings of the brain with brilliant complexity, and should be required reading for migraine sufferers or those with an intellectual bent. * Cosmopolitan *Migraine is full of those wondrous insights that have made Oliver Sacks the most accessible and at the same time the most magisterial of doctors. -- Anita Brookner * Spectator *Written with Sacks's customary insight and grace, no book has helped me understand more about the mind-body connection. -- Hilary Mantel * Mail on Sunday *

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Book Synopsis'A beautiful, joyful book from cover to cover. Start Painting Now is packed full of brilliant and empowering creative advice that will compel you to shout from the rooftops I AM AN ARTIST. ' – Lorna Scobie, creator of the 365 Days of Art seriesStart Painting Now is an inspiring, practical, accessible guide to discovering your creative spirit, giving you brilliant new tools for relaxation and self-care. Renowned artist Emily Powell and her GP sister, doctor Sarah Moore, will guide you through the process of learning to ignore your inner critic and unwind from the stresses of daily life through painting.Whether you're returning to art after a long break or starting as a complete beginner, this book will motivate and encourage you to just pick up a brush and see where it takes you. Backed by the latest research on the benefits of art for mental health and wellbeing, Start Painting Now will empower you to put aside the fear of failure, turn off your phone and throw yourself into the joy of creativity.Complete with inspiring examples from a range of female artists and set alongside examples of Emily and Sarah’s own work, this book will give you all the tools you need to start painting now!Trade ReviewInspiring and informative. A joy to read! -- Annie McGrath, comedian and host of 'Secret Artists' podcastEmily Powell is known for her colourful, warm paintings that lift the spirits when the world feels grey. -- Harper's BazaarSarah and Emily have created such an accessible, friendly, inspiring, colourful and practical way to get us all painting. It’s a book for everyone, from the complete beginner to the practicing artist. I’ve taken so much from it and know that I’ll be referring back to it time and again! -- Anita Mangan, Graphic Designer and Illustrator of Escape the Rooms and The Chinese ZodiacA beautiful, joyful book from cover to cover. Start Painting Now is packed full of brilliant and empowering creative advice that will compel you to shout from the rooftops "I AM AN ARTIST." -- Lorna Scobie, creator of the 365 Days of Art series

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Book SynopsisThis friendly deck of 52 cards contains open questions and simple exercises to transform the way your child expresses and understands their feelings. The box also includes a pocket-sized booklet with information for caring adults. Let's get talking! Find new ways to connect, share and communicate with your child with the help of this supportive deck of 52 prompt cards. These thought-provoking conversation starters and gentle activities provide a fun and engaging way to spark conversation, encouraging children to talk openly about their feelings and develop their emotional awareness. Compiled by an experienced child therapist and accompanied by helpful instructions, the colour-coded cards are divided into four categories for easy selection, including feelings, well-being, self-esteem and mindfulness. The open questions and prompts in this deck will inspire children to connect with their feelings and thought patterns and grow their emotional intelligence. Get Talking Cards for Kids offers an enjoyable way to help improve communication, encourage self-discovery and foster an essential life skill.

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Book SynopsisA small investment in this book could save you a fortune ... With the aid of this book's step-by-step expert guidance, you'll discover all you need to know about the car you want to buy. Unique points system will help you to place the car's value in relation to condition. Don't buy a TR7 or TR8 without this book's help!

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Book SynopsisA groundbreaking exploration of why we want what we want, and a toolkit for freeing ourselves from chasing unfulfilling desires.Humans don't desire anything independently. Human desire is mimetic we imitate what other people want. This affects the way we choose partners, friends, careers, clothes and travel destinations. Mimetic desire is responsible for the formation of our very identities. It explains the enduring relevancy of Shakespeare's plays, why Peter Thiel decided to be the first investor in Facebook, and why our world is growing more divided as it becomes more connected.Drawing on his experience as an entrepreneur, teacher and student of classical philosophy, Luke Burgis shares tactics that help turn blind wanting into intentional wanting to be more in control of the things we want, and to find more meaning in our work and lives.

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Book SynopsisEach meditation in this series from angel authority Diana Cooper takes the listener on a journey to connect with the angelic realm. With information on how and why the meditations summon a specific angel and how that being can aid in healing, life affirmations, and growth, these CDs offer inspiration and enlightenment for those who are open to receiving messages. A deep meditation offers practitioners a meeting with Archangel Raphael and Mother Mary, his twin flame and the Queen of the Angels. Listeners will open themselves to great abundance by the curative Raphael, while Mother Mary brings compassion, love, and healing.

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Book SynopsisEach meditation in this series from angel authority Diana Cooper takes the listener on a journey to connect with the angelic realm. With information on how and why the meditations summon a specific angel and how that being can aid in healing, life affirmations, and growth, these CDs offer inspiration and enlightenment for those who are open to receiving messages. Recorded to assist seekers in finding their guardian angel, this guided meditation shows where to uncover the angel''s name, teaches how to receive messages, and explores the use of the jade and chrysoprase crystals.

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Book SynopsisIt’s like meditation with a pen—with the colors set down you begin to make lines, lines that calm you, lines that inspire you, lines that absorb you, until the world, and your thoughts, fall away and all that’s left is a perfect flow of attention and concentration. It hardly matters what you make. It’s the act of making that liberates you from distraction and busyness. Each of the first two Reverse Coloring books—with over 205,000 copies in print in just a year—frees the imagination and encourages the user to be calm and creative. But Mindful Journeys takes it one step further with 50 new and original watercolors created specifically to promote mindfulness. Abstract compositions in calming blues and greens. A shower of circles that suggests the infinity of the sky. Swirls of flowery patterns that evoke mandalas. Spiritual symbols, like a yin-yang, a hamsa hand, a flaming heart. Watery waves, and a curling peacock feather. The possibilities are endless. Trace, sketch, doodle, shade, cover with dots or make a world of images. And lose yourself in time and space. Images in the book are printed on sturdy paper that’s single-sided and perforated. All you need is your favorite pen.

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Book SynopsisJust making a decision can be hard enough, but how do you begin to judge whether it's the right one? Chip and Dan Heath, authors of #1 New York Times best-seller Switch, show you how to overcome your brain's natural shortcomings. In Decisive, Chip and Dan Heath draw on decades of psychological research to explain why we so often get it very badly wrong - why our supposedly rational brains are frequently tripped up by powerful biases and wishful thinking. At the same time they demonstrate how relatively easy it is to avoid the pitfalls and find the best answers, offering four simple principles that we can all learn and follow. In the process, they show why it is that experts frequently make mistakes. They demonstrate the perils of getting trapped in a narrow decision frame. And they explore people's tendency to be over-confident about how their choices will unfold. Drawing on case studies as diverse as the downfall of Kodak and the inspiring account of a cancer survivor, they offer both a fascinating tour through the workings of our minds and an invaluable guide to making smarter decisions.Winner in the Practical Manager category of the CMI Management Book of the Year awards 2014.Trade ReviewA well-written, thought-provoking book. * Management Today *A leader's most important job is to make good decisions, which - minus perfect knowledge of the future - is tough to do consistently . . . The Heath brothers explain how to navigate the land mines laid by our irrational brains and improve our chances of good outcomes. * Inc. *The writing is humorous and often surprising . . . coupled with their insightful analyses, the book proves particularly insightful. * Publishers Weekly *

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Book SynopsisIf you want to go in one direction, the best route may involve going in another. This is the concept of 'obliquity': paradoxical as it sounds, many goals are more likely to be achieved when pursued indirectly. The richest men and women are not the most materialistic; the happiest people are not necessarily those who focus on happiness, and the most profitable companies are not always the most profit-oriented as the recent financial crisis showed us. Whether overcoming geographical obstacles, winning decisive battles or meeting sales targets, history shows that oblique approaches are the most successful, especially in difficult terrain. John Kay applies his provocative, universal theory to everything from international business to town planning and from football to managing forest fire.Trade ReviewThis is an elegant, simple book and, rarely for a business book, is written by a man who actually understands the academics and philosophers he quotes. The best nine quid you'll spend this year -- Jeremy Hazlehurst * City AM *[A] smart, witty book -- William Leith * Evening Standard *John Kay is an admirable debunker of myths and false beliefs - he can see substantial things others don't. Read this book. -- Nassim N Taleb * The Black Swan *Economics with style as well as substance -- Stephen Bayley, architecture and design correspondent * Observer *Obliquity is a characteristic John Kay production. It is a pleasure to read -- Howard Davies * Financial Times *How rare is it for an academic economist to write with such clarity, intelligence and courage. And, in these troubled, confusing times, how desperately we need other dismal scientists to follow John Kay's shining example. -- Liam Halligan * Spectator Business *

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Book SynopsisThe Life-Enriching Purpose of Anger—When we're angry, we tend to get caught up in moralistic judgments about the wrongness of the other person's behavior. As the tension builds, the best we've learned is to control our anger before it leads to behavior we'll regret. This concise booklet offers a different approach to anger management. By applying the concepts of the Nonviolent Communication (NVC) process you'll learn to view anger as a life-enriching emotion that can wake us up to what we need and value. Neill Gibson and Shari Klein offer a powerful, step-by-step approach that successfully transforms anger into healthy, mutually satisfying outcomes. Get to know the 10 Steps to Transforming Anger So Everyone Wins. If you're an anger management counselor or teach anger management classes, this booklet will give you a fresh and life-changing approach to enhance your techniques. If you've had difficulties dealing with your anger in constructive ways, this booklet will help you transform anger into compassionate connection, healthier communication, and life-serving actions.

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Book Synopsis#1 New York Times Bestseller! Why is Robert Ringer’s classic Winning through Intimidation still one of the most talked about personal-development books of all time? Because it teaches you how to defend yourself against the intimidators of the world.Believe it or not, the results a person obtains are inversely proportionate to the degree to which he is intimidated; it’s not what you say or do that counts, but what your posture is when you say or do it! Those who choose to be ostriches and believe they can wish away these realities invite an enormous amount of unnecessary pain and frustration into their lives. If you heed the truths set forth in Winning through Intimidation, there will be fewer occasions when you find yourself scratching your head and trying to figure out why a situation you thought you had under control ended up falling apart at the seams.By learning and implementing the unique ideas, strategies, and techniques that Robert Ringer teaches in Winning Through Intimidation, you’ll be in a position to join the millions of entrepreneurs, business owners, and individuals in all walks of life who have elevated their business and personal lives to a whole new level of success.Find out for yourself why the realities set forth on the pages of this classic work have continued to inspire and elevate millions of readers to a whole new level of success for more than three decades.

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Book SynopsisAn instant New York Times bestseller Beloved wellness author and teacher Alexandra Elle shares this practical and empowering guide to self-healing. In How We Heal , bestselling author Alexandra Elle offers a life-changing invitation to heal yourself and reclaim your peace. In these pages, readers will discover essential techniques for self-healing, including journaling rituals to cultivate innate strength, accessible tools for processing difficult emotions, and restorative meditations to ease the mind. Alex Elle elegantly weaves together themes like self-healing, mindfulness, inner child work, and boundary setting and presents the reader with easy-to-follow practices that have changed her life and the lives of the thousands of people she has taught. Her 4-part framework for healing will appeal to anyone who wants a clear process, while the compelling personal stories leave the reader feeling connected and ready to begin again. Complementing the practices are powerful insights from Alex Elle's own journey of self-discovery using writing to heal, plus remarkable stories of healing from a range of luminary voices, including Nedra Tawwab, Morgan Harper Nichols, Dr. Thema Bryant, Barb Schmidt, and many more. Brimming with encouragement and delivered with Alex Elle's signature warmth and candor, How We Heal is a must-have companion for anyone that wants to unlock their inner wisdom and confidence to heal on their own.

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Book SynopsisALOHA (love) • 'ĀINA (land) • MO'OLELO (stories) • 'OHANA (family) DISCOVER FOUR FOUNDATIONS OF HAWAIIAN LIVING FOR A PEACEFUL AND BALANCED LIFE. More than just a beautiful paradise, Hawai'i has a rich culture, deeply rooted in tradition. Native Hawaiian and cultural expert Kainoa Daines has spent many years teaching visitors to the islands about this time-honored wisdom, and now he has teamed up with journalist Annie Daly to share that knowledge with you. Island Wisdom is an inspirational and rewarding journey through traditional Hawaiian teachings that have stood the test of time, from how to be pono (live a balanced life) every day, to how to mālama 'āina (preserve and protect the land). Filled with the voices and guidance of Hawaiian elders, regional folklore, and ancient teachings—plus gorgeous local photography and illustrations throughout—Island Wisdom is a celebration of Hawaiian culture, language, and values that will give you a deeper understanding, appreciation, and respect for Hawai'i and the Hawaiian way of life. Perfect for: - Fans of the New York Times bestseller The Little Book of Hygge - Travelers who have visited or are thinking of visiting Hawai'i - Readers curious to learn about Hawaiian culture and language - Anyone seeking a more thoughtful and balanced life

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Book SynopsisConnect to your deepest self with this illustrated guided journal that uses daily oracle card readings in a 40-day process toward profound personal growth.Write, reflect, and create as you discover the power of oracle cards for personal growth and for reclaiming your magical connection to the universe.International best-selling author Colette Baron-Reid guides you through all you need to know about choosing and using oracle cards, and how they facilitate your dialogue with the universe. The elegantly illustrated guided journal offers a 40-day process based on daily oracle card readings to facilitate your personal growth and search for meaning. In the end, you will find your relationship to the universe strengthened, achieve greater access to the hidden realms, and deepen your own self-knowledge.

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Book Synopsis[Prepon] returns to the written word with this heartfelt, honest look at motherhood, styled as both informative guidebook and raw memoir. Entertainment WeeklyWhen actor, director, and author Laura Prepon first became a mother, she felt raw, full of stress, and blindsided. She sought out resources to help navigate this huge life transition, but only found books about childcare with almost nothing on the shelves about momcare. So, Laura decided to write the book she was looking for. You and I, as Mothers: A Raw and Honest Guide to Motherhood is part memoir, part handbook, as Laura digs into her own unconventional upbringing and investigates how it shaped her as a person and as a mother, with intimate stories and never-before-shared anecdotes brought forth in an effort to understand our collective experience as mothers. The book is packed with practical tips for moms of any age, at any stage of motherhood, such as stress reduction techniques, self-carTrade Review“I've been wondering how Laura managed to do it all . . . while remaining fabulous and sane. I’m so glad she finally shared in this book the reality of her journey that we can all learn from.” -- Ali Wong * comedian and New York Times bestselling author of Dear Girls *“You and I, as Mothers is a powerful multi-hyphenate manifesto examining the most important and often overlooked realities of modern motherhood, written with wit, extraordinary grace, and real guts.” -- Amber Tamblyn * author of Era of Ignition: Coming of Age in a Time of Rage and Revolution *“A must-read for new mothers. You can literally turn to any page and get that little nugget of wisdom to get you through the day.” -- Danielle Brooks * singer and actress on Orange Is the New Black *“Even though I’m not a mother—and hope to never be one—everything in this book is relatable if you want to be healthier, stronger, and more present.” -- Chelsea Handler * comedian and New York Times bestselling author *“Every mother, partner, and friend can benefit from the evocative and hard-earned wisdom within these pages.” -- Mila Kunis * actress *“The Orange Is the New Black alum returns to the written word with this heartfelt, honest look at motherhood, styled as both informative guidebook and raw memoir.” * Entertainment Weekly *“Not all of the entries in the book are celebrations: there have been plenty of setbacks along the way, too. But the overall trend is toward equal rights for women, and this book is a great overview of how things have changed.” * GeekDad *

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Book SynopsisSave the drama for your llama! Llama lovers unite with this paperback journal featuring four-color illustrations of Lucy the llama and her colourful hats.This happy little journal combines two of our favourite things: friendly llamas and quotes to make you smile. The light inspiration is offered on every fourth page so journallers have plenty of room to write down all the fun things about life.Ellie Claire's flexi-case Lifestyle Journals are sturdy and portable. Their textured, paperback binding is both beautiful and functional. Acid free paper is premium quality and non-bleed so you don't have to worry about bleed through or ghosting, whether you are journalling at home or on-the-go.

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Book SynopsisFind lasting freedom from difficult emotions with skills grounded in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) andemotional schema therapy. If you struggle with difficult emotions, you should know that you aren't alone. Many people feel sad, worried, or stressed out-whether as a result of depression, anxiety, or simply dealing with the common struggles of daily life. Emotions are a natural and healthy part of being human. It's how we cope with these difficult emotions that reveal our true capacity for happiness, love, and joy. Don't Believe Everything You Feel offers a groundbreaking approach blending CBT and emotional schema therapy to help you explore your own deeply held personal beliefs about emotions, determine if these beliefs are helpful or harmful, and find the motivation to adopt alternative, healthier coping strategies. Each chapter contains exercises such as self-assessment, expressive writing, or guided questioning to help you manage your emotions more productively. There's no such thing as a "bad," emotion. But if you're experiencing sadness, anger, or anxiety most of the time, you need to find balance. This book will show you how to better cope with your emotions and live a full, meaningful life.

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Book SynopsisWhether you're already living or working in Switzerland or just thinking about it - this is THE BOOK for you. Forget about those glossy guide books, excellent though they are for tourists; this book was written especially with you in mind and is worth its weight in Emmental cheese (and not just the holes!). Furthermore, this fully revised and updated 15th edition is printed in colour. Living and Working in Switzerland has been written to meet the needs of anyone wishing to know the essentials of Swiss life - however long your intended stay, you'll find the information contained in this book invaluable. In contrast to the wealth of information provided by Switzerland Tourism, reliable and up-to-date information specifically intended for foreigners living and working in Switzerland isn't so easy to find - particularly in English. Our aim in publishing this book was to help fill this void and provide the comprehensive, practical information necessary for a relatively trouble-free life. You may have visited Switzerland as a tourist, but living and working there's a different matter altogether. Adjusting to a different environment and culture and making a home in any foreign country can be a traumatic and stressful experience - and Switzerland is no exception. Living and Working in Switzerland is a comprehensive handbook on a wide range of everyday subjects and represents the most up-to-date source of general information available to foreigners in Switzerland. It isn't, however, simply a catalogue of dry facts and figures, but a practical and entertaining look at life. Adjusting to life in a new country is a continuous process, and although this book will help reduce your novice phase and minimise the frustrations, it doesn't contain all the answers (most of us don't even know the right questions to ask!). What it will do, however. is help you make informed decisions and calculated judgements, instead of uneducated guesses and costly mistakes. Most importantly, it will help save you time, trouble and money, and repay your investment many times over. Although you may find some of the information a bit daunting, don't be discouraged. Most problems occur only once and fade into insignificance after a short time (as you face the next half a dozen - ). Most foreigners in Switzerland would agree that, all things considered, they love living there. A period spent in Switzerland is a wonderful way to enrich your life, broaden your horizons, and, with any luck (and some hard work) you may even make your fortune. I trust this book will help you avoid the pitfalls of life in Switzerland and smooth your way to a happy and rewarding future in your new home.Trade Review'I cannot recommend this book highly enough for anyone contemplating a move to Switzerland. This book is the de facto bible for all expats here. Every time I meet other expats here, they ask me if I have this book!' (Reader) 'We would like to congratulate you on this work: it is really super! We hand it out to our expatriates and they read it with great interest and pleasure.' (ICI Switzerland, AG) 'A very good book which has answered so many questions and even some I hadn't thought of. I would certainly recommend it.' (Reader) 'The ultimate reference book. Every subject imaginable is exhaustively explained in simple terms. An excellent introduction to Switzerland, which will enable you to enjoy all that this fine country has to offer and save you time and trouble in the process.' (American Club of Zurich) 'I'm most impressed. I'm just about to go and live and work in Switzerland. Since it is a regulated country, it is very helpful to have one source of information about what you need to do in order to get on. This book provides that information. It came top of the list of books to get, as recommended by my future co-workers.' (Reader) 'It's everything you always wanted to ask but didn't for fear of the contemptuous put-down. Its pages are stuffed with practical information on everyday subjects.' (Swiss News) 'A mine of information. I might have avoided some embarrassments and frights if I had read it prior to my first Swiss encounters. Deserves an honoured place on any newcomer's bookshelf.' (English Teachers Association, Switzerland) 'A concise, thorough account of the do's and don'ts for a foreigner in Switzerland. Crammed with useful information and lightened with humorous quips which make the facts more readable.' (American Citizens Abroad) 'This is a must read for anyone planning a long term visit to Switzerland. I have taken up an assignment for a period of 18 months and found this book very useful. It has eased my stress of visiting a new country for the first time. Highly recommended.' (Reader)Table of Contents1. FINDING A JOB Switzerland & the European Union Seasonal jobs Permanent positions Job applications Written applications Working illegally Salaries Contract jobs Self-employment Trainees Au pairs Languages 2. EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS Employment contracts Salary & benefits Working hours Holidays & leave Insurance Retirement & pensions Other conditions 3. PERMITS & VISAS Visas Work permits Residence permits Dependants Part-time workers Students Non-employed foreign residents Permit renewal & cancellation Leave of absence Changing jobs 4. ARRIVAL Schengen agreement Border control Customs Motorway tax Registration Church tax Embassy registration Finding help Checklists 5. ACCOMMODATION Location Rented accommodation Buying property Extra costs Garage or parking space House rules Keys Removals Utilities Waste disposal Home help 6. POSTAL SERVICES Business hours Letter post Parcel post Mail collection Change of address Paying bills 7. TELECOMMUNICATIONS Installation & registration Using the telephone Charges International calls Directories Mobile phones Public telephones Moving or leaving Switzerland Emergency numbers Service numbers The internet 8. TELEVISION & RADIO Television Radio 9. EDUCATION State or private school? State schools Private schools Holiday camps Apprenticeships Higher education Further education Language schools Day & evening classes 10. PUBLIC TRANSPORT Trains Buses & trams Ferries Cable cars & mountain railways Airline services Timetables Taxis 11. MOTORING Car importation Buying a car Serviceability test Exhaust test Car registration Selling a car Driving licence Car insurance Road tax General road rules Swiss drivers Winter driving Motorcycles Car documents Accidents Drinking, drugs & driving Car theft Petrol Garages Speed limits Road maps Car hire Motoring organisations Parking Pedestrian road rules Motoring abroad 12. HEALTH Emergencies Accidents Doctors Medicines Hospitals & clinics Childbirth Dentists Opticians Home care services Spas Counselling & social services AIDS & HIV Births & deaths 13. INSURANCE Insurance companies Insurance contracts Social security system Accident insurance Salary insurance Unemployment insurance Health insurance Household insurance Private liability insurance Dental insurance Life & annuity insurance Personal effects insurance Holiday & travel insurance 14. FINANCE Cost of living Swiss currency Importing & exporting money Banks Loans & overdrafts Credit cards Income tax Federal withholding tax Wealth tax Capital gains tax Inheritance & gift tax Wills Value added tax 15. LEISURE Tourist offices Hotels Self-catering accommodation Caravanning & camping Youth hostels Museums & art galleries Cinemas Theatre, opera & ballet Concerts Social clubs Discotheques & night-clubs Casinos Bars & cafes Restaurants Libraries 16. SPORTS Aerial sports Cycling Fishing Golf Hiking Mountaineering & caving Racket sports Running Skiing & snowboarding Ski variations & other winter sports Swimming Watersports Other sports 17. SHOPPING Shopping hours Shopping centres & markets Supermarkets Department & chain stores Newspapers, magazines & books Furniture & furnishings Household goods & appliances Laundry & dry cleaning Second-hand bargains Factory outlets Home shopping Internet shopping Shopping abroad Emergency rations Receipts Consumer associations 18. ODDS & ENDS Alarms Business hours Children Citizenship Climate Crime Economy & trade Geography Government Legal advice Military service Pets Police Population Referendums Religion Smoking Social customs Time difference Tipping Toilets 19. THE SWISS 20. MOVING HOUSE OR LEAVING SWITZERLAND Moving house within Switzerland Leaving Switzerland APPENDICES Appendix A: Useful addresses Appendix B: Further reading Appendix C: Useful websites Appendix D: Weights & measures Appendix E: Maps INDEX

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Book SynopsisLive mindfully and stay present every day with this guided reflection journal. Embrace mindfulness as a regular part of your routine. Proven to reduce stress, improve focus, and cultivate positivity, mindfulness is the simple, conscious act of being present in the moment. While most often associated with meditation, mindfulness can be so much more: an intentionally drawn breath to calm your heart rate, a meal eaten without distractions, a focused midday walk. This 90-day mindfulness journal features a flexible, guided template designed to help you track your progress and record your success, ideal for anyone trying to improve focus and embrace the present. Each daily spread includes a morning practice for beginning your day with intention and an evening practice for reflecting on your challenges and achievements, with opportunities to record your goals, obstacles, meditations, moods, activities, distractions, and more. The perfect self-care or inspirational gift for women and men, this mindfulness log creates a personal wellness diary that will allow you to save those insights for years to come and cultivate a more balanced life. Additional details: Ideal 5.75” x 8.25” size and durable flexibound format offer plenty of writing space while being small enough to travel easily Easy to write on archival paper takes pen and pencil nicely with 184 lined, acid-free pages Deluxe design with vegan leather cover, foil accents, removable cover band, and helpful ribbon marker make for a lasting keepsake Delicate, contemporary illustrations encourage a calming mindset and lovely backdrop for deep reflection Journal simply with guided meditation prompts, lists, and mood trackers that make it easy to check in with yourself morning and night, relieve stress, and promote positivity Build your collection: Mindfulness is part of Insight Editions’ successful line of Inner World guided journals, including Gratitude, Manifesting, Meditation, Self-Care, Recharge, Connection, and more

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Book SynopsisSpeed Reading In A Week is a simple and straightforward speed reading course, giving you everything you need to know in just seven short chapters. From increasing your reading rate and effective memory techniques, to overcoming distractions so that you can read in any environment and developing a reading programme to make it second nature, you''ll eventually wonder how you ever read any other way. This book introduces you to the main themes and ideas of speed reading, giving you a basic knowledge and understanding of the key concepts, together with practical and thought-provoking exercises. Whether you choose to read it in a week or in a single sitting, Speed Reading In A Week is your fastest route to success:- Sunday: The five-step system- Monday: Speed reading- Tuesday: Remember what you read- Wednesday: Your eyes and effective reading- Thursday: Distractions and solutions- Friday: Reading different types of material for different Table of Contents : Sunday: Learn the 5-Step System that will allow you to easily and accurately identify what you must read and what you can ignore. : Monday: Discover how to increase your reading rate so you can read what you identified as important on "Sunday", quickly. : Tuesday: Practice memory techniques that will ensure you remember what you read when you need it. : Wednesday: Understand how your eyes work and prevent eyestrain no matter where or what you read. : Thursday: Explore the distractions that slow you down and learn how to prevent them allowing you to read in any environment. : Friday: Learn how to vary your technique to suit the material you are reading to ensure you are able to use the information when and where you need it. : Saturday: Develop your own reading programme to ensure effective speed-reading becomes second nature.

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

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Book SynopsisAre you addicted to your phone? Do you find yourself engaging online but unengaged at home with the people right in front of you? Do you spend hours scrolling through Facebook, Instagram, newsfeeds, and YouTube videos? Have your devices become divisive--dividing you from family and friends and, most importantly, God? What would happen if you took some time to fast from social media in order to get social with God and others once more?In the pattern of her popular 40-Day Sugar Fast, Wendy Speake offers you The 40-Day Social Media Fast. This 'screen sabbatical' is designed to help you become fully conscious of your dependence on social media so you can purposefully unplug from screens and plug into real life with the help of a very real God. Take a break from everyone and everything you follow online. Disconnect in order to reconnect with the only One who said 'follow me.'

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Book SynopsisBalance your unique emotional and energetic sensitivities—and avoid taking on other people’s feelings—with these 100 practical activities, rituals, and quizzes, designed specifically for empaths everywhere! If you are an empath, you understand that your unique sensitivity—unusually high awareness of surrounding emotions and energies—can sometimes feel like a challenge. You may find yourself overwhelmed by large groups, worn out by other people’s emotions, or inexplicably uncomfortable in certain places. Finding the time and space—and having the empath-specific tools—to rest, recharge, and reconnect with your own emotions and energy is vital for your self-care. Finally, there’s a book that helps you do just that! In Self-Care for Empaths, you’ll find 100 exercises, quizzes, and rituals that you can incorporate in your daily life to keep you feeling centered, grounded, and energized, including: -Techniques to help you avoid becoming overwhelmed and drained, like building in healthy retreat and recovery time. -Tools for setting stronger boundaries, like learning how to tune in or more mindfully tune out of other people’s energies and emotions. -Tricks for remembering that you’re not responsible for other people’s emotions so you can avoid people-pleasing, rescuing, and codependency. -And tips for honoring your personal gifts and skills, like exercises to connect to the deeper meaning and purpose of your empath nature. With Self-Care for Empaths, you’ll learn how easy it can be to incorporate self-care techniques into your daily routine to stay relaxed, refreshed, and enjoy the magic of your empath abilities.

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