Self Help & Mindfulness Books
Hazelden Information & Educational Services The Language Of Letting Go Journal
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£20.89
North Atlantic Books,U.S. How Life Moves: Explorations in Meaning and Body
Book SynopsisThis comprehensive movement program uses the story of biological evolution as a tool to increase strength, flexibility, and body awareness. Readers learn to 'unlearn' inherited bodily habits by embodying the many forms that life has expressed on Earth—from the single cell to the human being—and shifting their perception. Through this evolutionary movement, the body''s native intelligence is revived and new movements can be learned, enabling the body to overcome chronic musculoskeletal complaints such as lower back, shoulder, and neck pain, and to meet whatever challenges it is faced with.
£16.80
Rowman & Littlefield Tranquility Parenting: A Guide to Staying Calm,
Book SynopsisParenting is stressful. For many parents, who are always busy, usually tired, and probably not trained in dealing with children, the words “tranquility” and “parenting” do not go together. Don’t you just wish there was some technique out there that could help you become calm, content, and confident parent? Something that you could have on hand all the time to help you through your most challenging situations and stressful days? Well, there is something, and it comes from a wisdom tradition that has been helping people through difficult situations for about 2300 years. The psychological techniques developed by ancient Stoics have recently been rediscovered, and Stoicism is enjoying a renaissance among people from all walks of life who are looking for fulfillment, tranquility, and yes, the meaning of life. Modern Stoicism has straightforward answers to all these questions, as well as practical techniques for achieving eudaimonia (the Greek word for “human flourishing”). Stoicism encourages everyone to think things through for themselves and use their own capacity for reason and goodness. And once you learn the basic principles of Stoicism, you can apply them all the time, in any situation. Tranquility Parenting describes how Brittany Polat discovered modern Stoicism and what it can offer to stressed-out parents of the 21st century. As a mother of three young children, Polat used to constantly doubt her parenting abilities. She felt anxious, frustrated, and guilty about her perceived failings as a parent. Now, as a practicing Stoic, she gained the confidence and calm she was craving and has more energy to be fully engaged and happy with them. What will this book do for you? It will not tell you how to potty train your child, but it will tell you how to enjoy the time you spend potty training your child. It will not tell you how to monitor your teen on social media, but it will show you how to use practical wisdom to make decisions about media consumption. It will not tell you how to make your kids eat vegetables, but it will explain how to be present and engaged while you are teaching your kids to eat vegetables. So if you are willing to invest time and energy in applying Stoic insights, you may find that tranquility parenting is not only possible, but truly the best option for you and your family.Trade ReviewPolat, a practitioner of stoicism and creator of apparentstoic.com, draws on the philosophical school’s practical and relevant wisdom in a straightforward and lucidly presented primer on stoic parenting. She is careful to differentiate stoicism’s contemporary connotations—as referring to “someone who doesn’t show or even feel any emotion”—from the classical teachings of Seneca, Epictetus, and Marcus Aurelius, who prized “emotional tranquility in tough situations” and a logical approach to positive and negative emotions alike as a path to “lasting peace and happiness” not tied to material goods or fleeting emotions. Noting the Stoics were “master psychologists,” Polat finds their ideas applicable to “difficult situations” commonly encountered with children, including resistance to potty training, intra-sibling jealousy, and back talk to parents. In eight short chapters, Polat walks readers through giving up the need for control, rethinking value judgments, teaching children values, and in general becoming, in Seneca’s words, “cheerful, calm, and undisturbed.” While Polat’s work may not replace mindfulness with tranquility as the new self-care buzzword, it makes a good case for the applicability of an ancient intellectual tradition to modern child care. * Publishers Weekly *This wonderful book will help you to maintain your equanimity in difficult situations, by showing you how to adopt a philosophical attitude toward parenting. One day your children will thank you for having read it! -- Donald Robertson, author of Stoicism and the Art of HappinessTranquility Parenting takes you on an introspective journey to discovering a clear and specific parenting philosophy that will help guide your actions with your child. This book offers strategies to build strong mental habits that will help you focus on what is in your control as a parent and give you the confidence and courage to make good judgments day in and day out. -- Douglas Haddad, award-winning educator and author of "The Ultimate Guide to Raising Teens and Tweens"This unique contribution to parenting literature is a well-crafted compilation of the wisdom blogger Polat has gained as a parent and practicing Stoic. Readers who enjoy history and philosophy may appreciate the primer on Stoicism (both historical and contemporary) and enjoy applying tips such as Marcus Aurelius’ morning mantra to their own parenting lives. A main tenet of Stoicism is that one must be a good person to live a flourishing life, making it an easily relatable belief system. The stories and scenarios Polat includes from her own parenting experience are highly relevant. She tackles topics ranging from her reaction to a broken plate now versus how would have reacted before her philosophical shift, to scenarios for helping kids gain a perspective on judgment, criticism, and self-control. Finally, the chapter summaries and “Make It Your Own” takeaways encourage preemptive action (aka homework) that will at a minimum increase parents' level of tranquility and hopefully even solve some parenting angst in the process. * Booklist *Table of ContentsPart I Finding TranquilityChapter 1 Developing a Parenting PhilosophyChapter 2 Focusing on What You Can ControlChapter 3 Re-thinking Your Value JudgmentsChapter 4 Engaging with Other PeopleChapter 5 Teaching Your Child VirtueChapter 6 Enjoying Your ChildChapter 7 Overcoming Your AnxietyChapter 8 Finding TranquilityPart II Reference SectionChapter 9 Practicing TranquilityChapter 10 Dealing with Difficult Situations
£14.24
Hodder & Stoughton The Emotional Life of Your Brain
Book SynopsisHow to retrain our brain to improve our emotional behaviour, by a pioneering neuroscientist.Trade ReviewLook forward to cultivating keener attention, having more attunement to others, and being more connected to your own intuition. It's all possible - and this book shows you how. * Deepak Chopra *We all ask the question "who am I?". For me this guy has answered it. * Ruby Wax *'an eye-opener...replete with breakthrough research that will change the way you see yourself and everyone you know...cutting edge findings formulated in a delightful, can't-put-it-down read. I loved this book. * Daniel Goleman *Whether he is measuring neural activity in the laboratory or climbing the Himalayas to meet the Dalai Lama, Davidson is an inveterate explorer who has spent a lifetime probing the deep mystery of human feeling. Don't miss this smart and lively book by the world's foremost expert on emotion and the brain. * Daniel Gilbert, Ph.D., author of Stumbling on Happiness *What a gift from the world's leading neuroscientist who works on what makes life worth living. This is a must read for everyone who is interested in positive psychology. * Martin E. P. Seligman, Author of Learned Optimism and Flourish *The best book I know on how to use the exciting discoveries of neuroscience to change your life. A fabulous read - a scientific adventure story like Sherlock Holmes meeting Watson and Crick with the Dalai Lama as their advisor. * Jack Kornfield PhD *Richard Davidson, a visionary neuropsychologist, joins with Sharon Begley, one of the most astute science writers, to illuminate the dimensions of our emotional make up and offer cogent and compelling ways for us to grow into more effective and fulfilled selves. * Jerome Groopman, Recanati Professor, Harvard Medical School & co-author of Your Medical Mind *This superb book is many things -- a crystal clear tour of the neuroscience of emotion; a primer about how the scientific process works; a personal story by a really likeable guy; and the promise of a better world. This is a wonderful book. * Robert M. Sapolsky,Ph.D., author of Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers and Monkeyluv *A mind-opening journey guided by one of the world's great pioneers in the study of emotion. Richard Davidson addresses the questions about how we become who we are with a scientific rigor and impassioned curiosity that enable us to understand others and ourselves, as well as to directly influence how we approach life with a sense of resilience and vitality. He also crucially reveals the science-proven steps we can take to improve the function and even the structure of our brain. Soak in the wisdom of these pages and enjoy! * Daniel J. Siegel, M.D., author of Mindsight *Richard Davidson's distinguished scientific career has been dedicated to making sense of human emotion and deepening its significance. Now, with the help of writer Sharon Begley, he turns a trove of accumulated facts into wisdom accessible to lay readers and directly applicable to their lives. * Antonio Damasio, Ph.D., author of Self Comes to Mind and The Feeling of What Happens *In this spine-tingling journey through the hills of the Himalayas and the circuitry of your brain, visionary neuroscientist Richard Davidson uncovers deep and practical insights into humanity's oldest questions. Who are we as individuals? What are the origins of our minds? How do we find peace and cultivate greater kindness for all? Weaving together the latest neuroscience of brain plasticity and emotion and the timeless wisdom of Buddhist thought, The Emotional Life of your Brain will lead you to answers to these questions, and leave you inspired by science and the promise of change for the better. * Dacher Keltner, Ph.D., author of Born to Be Good *
£10.44
Page Two Books, Inc. Brave Thinking: The Art and Science of Creating a
Book SynopsisUpgrade your mind to upgrade your life. What if you could accomplish your five-year plan in a matter of months? If that sounds impossible, you're not thinking bravely. Yet. In this transformational guide to changing your life for good, personal development expert and best-selling author Mary Morrissey shows you how to move from stasis to action-by changing the stories you tell yourself. Drawing from advancements in science, timeless principles from wisdom traditions, and her personal stories and insights, Morrissey gives you the tools to overcome "common-hour thinking"-the fact-based, linear way of processing reality that measures what is possible by what resources you believe are available to you-and replace it with the powerful alternative that is brave thinking. Where common-hour thinking is limiting and uncreative, brave thinking is expansive and imaginative, not limited by time or circumstance or even the past. Brave thinkers know that before something can exist in the real world, it must first exist in your mind. Then, it must be grounded in decisive action. If you want results in life that are different from the ones you currently have, you need a different operating system for your mind. It's time to install brave thinking, and start living the life you want.
£20.69
John Murray Press Badass Habits: Cultivate the Awareness,
Book SynopsisNew York Times best-selling author Jen Sincero gets to the core of transformation: habits - breaking, making, understanding, and sticking with them like you've never stuck before.Badass Habits is a eureka-sparking, easy-to-digest look at how our habits make us who we are, from the measly moments that happen in private to the resolutions we loudly broadcast (and, erm, often don't keep) on social media. Habit busting and building goes way beyond becoming a dedicated flosser or never showing up late again--our habits reveal our unmet desires, the gaps in our boundaries, our level of self-awareness, and our unconscious beliefs and fears. Badass Habits features Jen's trademark hilarious voice and offers a much-needed fresh take on the conventional wisdom and science that shape the optimism (or pessimism?) around the age-old topic of habits. The book includes enlightening interviews with people who've successfully strengthened their discipline backbones, new perspective on how to train our brains to become our best selves, and offers a simple, 21 day, step-by-step guide for ditching habits that don't serve us and developing the habits we deem most important. Habits shouldn't be impossible to reset--and with healthy boundaries, knowledge of--and permission to go after--our desires, and an easy to implement plan of action, we can make any new goal a joyful habit.
£13.49
New Harbinger Publications The Intuitive Eating Card Deck: 52 Bite-Sized
Book SynopsisBased on the popular "anti-diet" program, Intuitive Eating, this take-anywhere card deck offers 50 bite-sized tips and tools to help you honor your hunger, reject diet mentality, and make peace with food.Are you tired of fad diets that don't work and leave you feeling bad about yourself-and mealtime in general? You aren't alone. In our image-obsessed culture, it's easy to get caught up in a "diet mentality," and stuck in a constant cycle of guilt and deprivation. As a result, many of us have forgotten how to really enjoy food. But it doesn't have to be this way.Grounded in the same evidence-based approach outlined in the breakthrough guide, Intuitive Eating, as well as The Intuitive Eating Workbook, this portable and uplifting card deck offers daily strategies and affirmations to help you pay attention to natural cues of hunger and satisfaction, so you can stop worrying about calories and really savor your food. Organized by the ten principles of intuitive eating, the cards also feature simple, in-the-moment exercises you can use on the go to help you challenge common misconceptions about food and your body, identify and balance your emotions, and-most importantly-stop feeling so distressed at mealtime.If you're ready to move beyond dieting and start building a better relationship with food-and yourself-this card deck will help you, one day at a time. Keep the cards next to the fridge, on your work desk, or even in your car for gentle reminders, positive reinforcement, and meal-by-meal support-anytime and anywhere.
£13.49
Little, Brown Book Group Be Who You Want
Book SynopsisWinner of the 2022 Book Prize from the Society for Personality and Social PsychologyToday, more than ever, we are aware of the power of personality. Are we introverts, extroverts, neurotic, open-minded? Psychology has always taught that there are personality types, some advantageous, some often seen as less so, and the common perception is that we''re stuck with what we''re given. The introvert will never break out of their shell, the narcissist will be forever trapped gazing into the mirror (or endlessly tweeting about perceived attacks on their brilliance).Be Who You Want argues that contrary to the old adage, not only can the leopard change his spots, he can swap them for stripes, and that he can do so to his own advantage. In psychological terms, although our initial personality type is moulded by a combination of genetic influences and early experiences, it is not fixed. It''s malleable, voluntary even. This book will tell the story oTrade Review'I'm not much of a lover of life coaching and personal growth books. But I found myself consuming Christian Jarrett's Be Who You Want with gradually increasing fascination and conviction. This is not snake-oil huckstering, or silly salesmanship but plausible and very convincing science. There are enough plums, cherries, raisins and sultanas in this delightful cake to inspire, surprise, motivate and enthuse anyone. Warmly recommended' - Stephen Fry'In this inspiring yet bracingly down-to-earth book, Christian Jarrett shows that positive personality change lies within reach. And since your beliefs about what's possible are central to what's actually possible, just reading Be Who You Want should get the improvements started' - Oliver Burkeman, author of The Antidote: Happiness for People Who Can't Stand Positive Thinking'Not many people realize the pervasiveness of personality, not only for your success at school and work, but also for your mental and physical health and even your longevity. In this insightful book, Christian Jarrett shows us how to disrupt old strategies and habits and shape our character for the better. A timely and empowering book, you'll never think about your personality in the same way again' - Scott Barry Kaufman, Humanistic Psychologist, host of The Psychology Podcast and author of Transcend: The New Science of Self-Actualization'There is no better guide to the psychology of personality than Christian Jarrett. Be Who You Want is fascinating and revelatory, identifying the many forces that have shaped us - and the practical ways to become a new person. Filled with compassion, wisdom, and optimism, it is essential reading for anyone interested in the science of self-transformation' - David Robson, author of The Intelligence Trap'It's not an exaggeration to say this book will change your life. Be Who You Want perfectly combines fascinating research, surprising stories, and personal anecdotes to explore how picking your personality can change your daily and long-term outlook. This book is a must-read!' - Nir Eyal, bestselling author of Indistractable'Jarrett makes a persuasive case that personality types are more malleable than we might think' - Tim Harford, Financial Times'Who among us hasn't wanted to make a change in our personality at some point in our lives? Be Who You Want gives us hope that we can upgrade ourselves and lays out a step-by-step plan to get us from here to there. In my more than 30 years as a psychotherapist, I have not found a more plain-spoken and instructive book on transformation' - New York Journal of Books'In this deeply researched and insightful book, Christian Jarrett shows that we are not, in fact, stuck with ourselves. Jarrett argues convincingly that we can and do change - indeed, whether we notice it in ourselves or not, we already are changing. The hopeful message of the book is that it's possible to change ourselves in positive ways, in ways that align with our core values, in ways that allow us, as he writes, to be who we want' - Melissa Dahl, author of Cringeworthy, and Executive Editor of The Cut'The good news is that personality is a skill, and like all skills, we can improve. In this optimistic book, you'll discover what's possible - if we care enough to change' - Seth Godin, author, The Practice'Dr. Jarrett's engaging writing style educates and entertains, even if you're someone who is mostly happy with who you already are. In Be Who You Want, he offers exercises, and insight, to give readers the power to build new habits and change in positive ways' - Elizabeth Loftus, Past President of the Association for Psychological Science'Personality is hard to change, but recent advances in science have shown that with the right tools and strategies it is possible to become a better version of ourselves. This wonderful new book will show you how' - Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Professor of Business Psychology at University College London and Columbia University'Jarrett's passion and encouragement will give readers the confidence they need to switch things up' - Publishers Weekly'Christian Jarrett has written a lucid, balanced, engaging and authoritative account of the promise of positive personality change. Richly researched and evocatively written, Be Who You Want provides a hopeful and nuanced message. This is essential reading for a general audience who may be puzzled and perplexed about their own personalities and those of people they care about' - Professor Brian R. Little, author of Me, Myself and Us'As a psychologist, it's rare that I come across a book that communicates the complexities of personality and behaviour change in a way that's both accessible and substantive. Be Who You Want does so in spades-with plenty of wit and warmth to boot! An intellectually thrilling and genuinely practical book that will show you how to harness the science of personality to change yourself for the better' - Nick Wignall, clinical psychologist and blogger
£10.44
HarperCollins Publishers Not a Diet Book
Book Synopsis*The No.1 Sunday Times BestsellerJames Smith has already changed thousands of lives with his international phenomenonNot A Diet Book.Are you ready to change yours?Are you sick of always wearing black and getting undressed in the dark?Are you fixated with a number on the scales?Are you afraid to step into the gym and commit to a routine?Is your confidence at an all-time low?Is all of this having a negative impact on your life, relationships and happiness?With every tool you'll ever need to learn to reset your current mindset and attitude towards your diet and training, chapters include: Fat loss versus muscle gain Metabolism and body types' Protein targets and calorie tracking Common fitness fallacies Female fat loss Supplements Training versus exercising The importance of sleep Forming habitsThis book will put you back in control. It is not a fad diet or a short-term training plan. It will empower you to adopt better habits that will allow you to take charge of your life.Trade Review‘Meet the man changing the way you think about fitness. One of the most sought-after personal trainers in the world (who has) knocked current fitness It boy @JoeWicks for six and stolen the coveted crown of the fitness world’ Sunday Times Style ‘Not a Diet Book mercilessly takes down every fad diet, workout and health drink you have been sold and instead explains [James’] mission to make understanding weight-loss as two words – calorie deficit.’ The Sun ‘Personal trainer James Smith’s new book, Not a Diet Book, offers frank advice on getting in shape and busts some major diet myths.’ Grazia
£9.49
Unbound Financial Feminism: A Woman's Guide to Investing
Book SynopsisAs we face global challenges like climate change and inequality, what if women could use their investments to build a cleaner, fairer and more sustainable world?Financial feminism – the belief in the financial equality of women – has been gathering momentum, largely in the context of the gender pay gap: on average a woman earns 80% of what a man does. But there’s another gap – the gender investing gap – which shows women are investing less than men, saving less for retirement and parking more in cash. When compounded by the gender pay gap, this results in a significant shortfall, but there’s more to financial feminism than simply addressing these gaps: women also care about where their money is invested and the impact it can have.In this practical and accessible guide, sustainable investing expert Jessica Robinson shows how through financial feminism, women can use their financial power to invest in a sustainable future and build the kind of world they want to live in. With jargon-free explanations and real-world examples, she demystifies the financial services industry, breaks down just what sustainable investing is and demonstrates the societal and environmental impact of the investment decisions we make.Arming women with the information they need to get started – and keep going – she hopes that more women will embrace financial feminism, invest to grow their own wealth and, in doing so, use their financial decisions to demand a better world.
£14.17
Rockridge Press Leadership, Reinvented: How to Foster Empathy,
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£30.24
David & Charles Morgan 4/4: All models 1968-2020
Book SynopsisWant the Morgan experience, but afraid you'll buy a lemon? Well, having this book in your pocket is just like having a real marque expert by your side. Benefit from Phil Benfield's years of Morgan experience, learn how to spot a bad example quickly, and how to assess a promising one like a professional. Get the right Morgan 4/4 at the right price! Packed with good advice - from running costs, through paperwork, vital statistics, valuation, and the Morgan community, to whether this classic car will suit you and your lifestyle - this is THE COMPLETE GUIDE to choosing, assessing and buying the Morgan 4/4 of your dreams.Trade Reviewwritten by an expert with real ownership experience ... a good starting point for a potential buyer. - Auto Express --- Vital if you're buying a 4/4. - Classic Cars --- The Morgan 4/4 has now received the Veloce Essential Buyer's Guide treatment. - Classic Car Weekly --- Another useful addition to Veloce's ever-expanding Essential Buyer's Guide series ... As the publisher says in the blurb, it's "like having a real marque expert at your side". - Classic DriverTable of ContentsIntroduction & Foreword Contents Is a Morgan 4/4 right for you? Cost considerations Living with a Morgan Relative values Before you view Inspection equipment Fifteen minute evaluation Key points Serious evaluation Auctions Paperwork What's it worth? Do you really want to restore? Paint problems Lack of use problems The Morgan community Vital statistics Index
£12.74
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Big Magic
Book SynopsisReaders of all ages and walks of life have drawn inspiration from Elizabeth Gilbert's books for years. Now, this beloved author shares her wisdom and unique understanding of creativity, shattering the perceptions of mystery and suffering that surround the process and showing us all just how easy it can be. By sharing stories from her own life, as well as those from her friends and the people that have inspired her, Elizabeth Gilbert challenges us to embrace our curiosity, tackle what we most love and face down what we most fear. Whether you long to write a book, create art, cope with challenges at work, embark on a long-held dream, or simply to make your everyday life more vivid and rewarding, Big Magic will take you on a journey of exploration filled with wonder and unexpected joys.Trade ReviewIf a more likable writer than Gilbert is currently in print, I haven’t found him or her … Gilbert’s prose is fuelled by a mix of intelligence, wit and colloquial exuberance that is close to irresistible, and makes the reader only too glad to join the posse of friends and devotees who have the pleasure of listening in * Jennifer Egan, New York Times Book Review *A writer of incandescent talent * Annie Proulx *Gilbert dares us into adventures of worldly discovery * Barbara Kingsolver, New York Times Book Review *Sumptuous ... Gilbert's prose is by turns flinty, funny, and incandescent * New Yorker *Readers prepared to enter Gilbert Time will be rewarded: she is an unflaggingly curious writer, prone to delightful touches * Lucy Atkins, Sunday Times *Smart but unpretentious, funny, warm, and generous … By the end of one of her books, you feel as if she is your friend, too * San Francisco Chronicle *Charming … Her tone is relentlessly endearing. It’s like talking to your hippy-est friend, the one who never turns up at the right bar but always makes you feel great once she’s got there … Some great stuff about the power of ideas themselves, about how utterly useless emotions such as fear are when trying to do anything creative, and why we all have a right to live creatively * The Debrief *Gilbert writes about enchantment and wonder, but her feet are always firmly on the ground …Eminently practical … Witty and self-aware, she never urges her readers to just follow their dreams or to believe that they can’t fail, or any of the usual platitudes often thrown at people with creative ambitions … It’s all very refreshing … In almost every section of Big Magic I found something that rang perfectly true to my situation, something that helped me to view my work and creative stumbling blocks in a new and more productive way … Whether you’re worried about getting started, burning out, making money, failing or even succeeding, there is something in this book that will speak to you * Irish Times *Gilbert offers powerful insights into the mysterious nature of creativity, and she delivers the vibrant message that we can all find, and create, magic * Veggie *Doing that [Turning fear into a positive force in your life] starts simply by acknowledging that having fear isn’t the same as letting it control you. In her book Big Magic, Elizabeth Gilbert describes this brilliantly, explaining that living life healthily alongside fear is like taking it on a road trip * Top Sante Health and Beauty *I was feeling fragile about quite a few exciting projects that were up in the air. This book, which is all about creativity, helped me recognise anxiety is just part of the creative process, which made me much more accepting of the way I was feeling. Elizabeth Gilbert is the author of Eat, Pray, Love – she’s so open and makes me laugh. I buy this for loved ones and recommend it to clients and students who I think will find it inspiring -- Eve Menezes Cunningham * Fit & Well *Absurdly comforting * Mslexia *
£11.69
Orion Publishing Co The Key to Living the Law of Attraction
Book SynopsisUse this key to unlock THE SECRET and live the life of your dreams...Following on from the hugely successful THE SECRET, this book is a simple ''how to'' guide for using the Law of Attraction to create the life you desire. THE KEY explains not only what you need to know but what you need to do in order to attract what you want in your life. It addresses important issues of clarity, purpose and action. This thought-provoking guide will take you step-by-step through the processes of defining your dreams, goals and desires. And along the way you will gain a greater understanding of yourself - a sense of who you really are and why you are here. Your journey begins right here, right now. You can change your life, increase your awareness and empower yourself to create an amazing future - one that is filled with love, joy and abundance.
£9.49
Centennial Books The New Genius Formula
Book SynopsisExplore the range of intelligences that make us successful, from verbal and spatial to social and emotional.
£15.99
Octopus Publishing Group How to Survive a Quarter-Life Crisis: A Comfort
Book SynopsisMy 'life goals before 25' when I was 20: mortgage, become an MD or social media sensation, have good hair, have my own sustainable coffee shop, travel to 98 countries. My life goals on the eve of my 25th birthday: afford my rent without getting overdrawn this month, get at least two likes on my Instagram post on my new shoes, remember to pluck nose hairs before work, stop mislaying my refillable coffee cup, visit my parents once a month. Is it just me, or does everyone else have their shit together? Believe me, you’re not alone! If you’re having sleepless nights about your latest social media post, think that you’re a bit of a loser in love, or have a job that you hate (but you need the money and there are no full-time poet positions out there), then this book is your life-jacket and comfort blanket rolled into one sweet package. Learn why you’re not the failure you think you are, and why actually you’re well on your way to being a flawed-but-brilliant grown-up, as this guide helps you navigate your way through the choppy waters of your quarter-life crisis.
£7.59
Octopus Publishing Group The Wellfulness Project
Book SynopsisMindfulness isn't just meditation - it can be used everywhere and at any time. When we begin to apply mindfulness to our lifestyle as a whole, we begin to build a more conscious relationship with the things we eat, the spaces we spend time in, the way we move our bodies and the stories we tell ourselves.The concept of 'Wellfulness' means using mindfulness for greater wellness in body and mind. Through the practice of conscious acceptance and conscious change; being mindful is at the core of wellness, be it within food, movement, values, rituals, habits, mindset, our inhabited spaces or our relationships.The Wellfulness Project is a manual for mindful living, combining personal experience, mindfulness theory and ritual tools to create a practical guide to achieving a more harmonious relationship with our wellness and wellbeing.
£15.29
HarperCollins Publishers How to Fail Everything I ve Ever Learned From
Book SynopsisInspired by her hugely popular podcast,How To Failis Elizabeth Day's brilliantly funny, painfully honest and insightful celebration of things going wrong. This is a book for anyone who has ever failed. Which means it's a book for everyone. If I have learned one thing from this shockingly beautiful venture called life, it is this: failure has taught me lessons I would never otherwise have understood. I have evolved more as a result of things going wrong than when everything seemed to be going right. Out of crisis has come clarity, and sometimes even catharsis.Part memoir, part manifesto, and including chapters on dating, work, sport, babies, families, anger and friendship, it is based on the simple premise that understanding why we fail ultimately makes us stronger. It''s a book about learning from our mistakes and about not being afraid.Uplifting, inspiring and rich in stories from Elizabeth's own life, How to Fail reveals that failure is not what defines us; rather it is how we responTrade Review‘A book full of wisdom, humour, humility, tenderness and heart. Elizabeth Day’s beautiful, reassuring stories and observations are a guide to self-compassion, a celebration of all things imperfect and will galvanise you to try, try again’ Dolly Alderton, author of Everything I Know About Love 'How To Fail has rapidly become my essential companion in this over-competitive, demanding world. By turns profound, witty, and extremely reassuring, Elizabeth Day's sublime deconstruction of the myth of 'success' – and the journey to find our own markers of contentment – is a life-changing gift to us all.' Jessie Burton, author of The Muse 'Brilliant Elizabeth Day, who you could probably trust to talk eloquently about anything' Evening Standard 'Brilliant … Covering everything from job rejections to failed IVF attempts, this podcast will make you feel better about life when things aren’t going to plan’ Harper's Bazaar 'Funny and insightful' Grazia 'It’s really quite special' Red 'Whip-smart celebrations of things going, well, wrong' Emerald Street 'Listening to this show is cathartic; failure is a constant experience shared by so many, and being open is not a bad thing’ BuzzFeed ‘Tender and insightful, as well as acerbically funny’ Reader’s Digest
£9.49
Hachette Books Transitions 40th Anniversary Edition
Book SynopsisCelebrating 40 years of the best-selling guide for coping with life''s changes, named one of the 50 all-time best books in self-help and personal development -- with a new Discussion Guide for readers, written by Susan Bridges and aimed at today''s current people and organizations facing unprecedented changeFirst published in 1980, Transitions was the first book to explore the underlying and universal pattern of transition. Named one of the fifty most important self-help books of all time, Transitions remains the essential guide for coping with the inevitable changes in life. Transitions takes readers step-by-step through the three perilous stages of any transition, explaining how each stage can be understood and embraced. The book offers an elegant, simple, yet profoundly insightful roadmap to navigate change and move into a hopeful future: Endings. Every transition begins with one. Too often we misunderst
£13.49
John Wiley and Sons Ltd Mental Health and Wellbeing in the Workplace
Book SynopsisTable of ContentsForeword xi Introduction xv 1 Understanding Mental Health and Wellbeing 1 2 Is Work Good for Your Mental Health and Wellbeing? 33 3 How to Be a Good Place to Work 47 4 How to Look After Your Wellbeing at Work 87 5 Manage Your Mental Health at Work 131 6 Supporting Staff Experiencing Mental Health Problems 169 Websites, Books, and Resources 203 Find Out About Therapy 209 The Health, Employee, Learning and Psychotherapy Service at Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals NHS Trust 215 About the Authors 223 Index 225
£14.00
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Omega Designs
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£46.74
Ohio University Press Hello This Is Your Body Talking A DrawItYourself
Book SynopsisWith Drawing Your Stress Away and Hello, This Is Your Body Talking, art therapist and educator Dr. Lucia Capacchione presents a new concept in adult coloring: the draw-it-yourself coloring book.
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New Harbinger Publications Meditations for Healing Trauma: Mindfulness
Book SynopsisSome people heal naturally after they experience a traumatic event, but some trauma lasts and can develop into PTSD, with symptoms like depression, anxiety, panic, flashbacks, difficulty sleeping, or losing interest in life. You may find yourself on the sidelines, disengaged from your own life, with little sense of who you are and how to relate to others. The body, heart, and mind are all profoundly affected by trauma; in this way it can live on, causing a serious disconnect and a state of imbalance in which you're always in survival mode. How do you move on?This book is designed to target the most common symptoms of post-traumatic stress and PTSD, providingmindfulness-based practices to help relieve your symptoms and increase self-compassion. Offering meditations for re-connection with your body, heart, mind, and life, this guide presents a unique, evidence-based way to heal the disconnects and help you re-engage. Instead of getting stuck reliving your trauma or worrying about it happening again, these mindful meditations will ground you in the present moment and enable you to better cope with unpleasant thoughts and feelings as they arise-and then let them go.With Meditations for Healing Trauma, you'll explore your experience of post-traumatic stress and learn how the healing power of mindfulness can free you from suffering and bring back connection and balance to your life every day. This book will help you cultivate a wise mind and heart for regaining peace and well-being in the present moment- anytime, anyplace.
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New World Library Guardians of Being
Book SynopsisThis wonderfully unique collaboration brings together two masters of their fields, joining original words by spiritual teacher Eckhart Tolle with delightful illustrations by Patrick McDonnell, the creator of the acclaimed comic strip MUTTS. Every heartwarming page provokes thought, insight, and smiling reverence for all beings and each moment.More than a collection of witty and charming drawings, the marriage of Patrick McDonnell''s art and Eckhart Tolle''s words conveys a profound love of nature, of animals, of humans, of all life-forms. Guardians of Being celebrates and reminds us of not only the oneness of all life but also the wonder and joy to be found in the present moment, amid the beauty we sometimes forget to notice all around us.
£15.29
Plata Publishing Rich Dads Retire Young Retire Rich
Book SynopsisIf you don't plan on working hard all your life this is the book for you. If you're ready to retire (or would like to retire early enough to enjoy the retirement years) you can learn from Robert's story of how he and his wife Kim started with nothing and 'retired' financially free in less than 10 years.
£8.29
Inner Traditions Bear and Company Numerología
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Whitford Press,U.S. essentialdignities
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Canongate Books The Novel Cure
Book SynopsisMumsnet ''Best Books for Christmas 2016''''Ideal for anyone who has ever wondered what on earth to read next'' SJ WATSON''Witty, engaging and informative. The sort of book you choose for a friend and end up wanting to keep'' RACHEL JOYCEThis is a medical handbook with a difference. Whether you have a stubbed toe or a severe case of the blues, within these pages you''ll find a cure in the form of a novel to help ease your pain. You''ll also find advice on how to tackle common reading ailments - such as what to do when you feel overwhelmed by the number of books in the world, or you have a tendency to give up halfway through. When read at the right moment, a novel can change your life and The Novel Cure is an enchanting reminder of that power.Trade ReviewBrilliant . . . A perfect gift * * Vogue * *Witty, engaging and informative, The Novel Cure is for anyone who loves reading. It's the sort of book you choose for a friend and end up wanting to keep. My advice would be to buy two -- RACHEL JOYCE * * author of The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry * *Witty, warm and wise, I loved this book within moments of dipping in and know I shall be returning to it for a long time to come. It's a wonderful reminder of the restorative power of fiction and ideal for anyone who has ever wondered what on earth to read next -- SJ WATSON * * author of Before I Go to Sleep * *The Novel Cure is a tonic in itself. It's tempting to become a hypochondriac just to read more -- DAMIAN BARR * * author of Maggie & Me * *An exuberant pageant of literary fiction and a celebration of the possibilities of the novel * * Guardian * *Astute and often amusing . . . a charming addition to any library. Time spent leafing through its pages is inspiring - even therapeutic * * The Economist * *Wonderful . . . A really great gift for anyone who needs a literary pick-me-up * * Mumsnet * *We're hooked * * Psychologies * *This book is a great way to broaden your literary horizons - and an entertaining read in its own right * * The Lady * *[An] amazing book . . . I suspect it is one that many a reader will want to own and keep to hand for every eventuality. Books about books are always a treat, I have a shelf full of them, but The Novel Cure is different, much more than that and I can see how useful it will be * * dovegreyreader.com * *In times of trouble, a good book can soothe any kind of pain. Longtime friends Berthoud and Elderkin take that notion to a new level in their delightful reference guide to 'bibliotherapy' . . . They tackle serious and not-so-serious ailments with equal verve . . . Berthoud and Elderkin's elegant prose and discussions that span the history of 2,000 years of literature will surely make readers seek out these books. Taking two novellas and calling the bibliotherapists in the morning sounds welcome indeed * * Publishers Weekly * *Elderkin and Berthoud handle their varied subject matter deftly. The Novel Cure remains serious without taking itself too seriously, gives advice without preaching and advocates, with warmth and humour, the importance of literature as a therapeutic medium... A note of caution, however, if reading The Novel Cure on public transport: it will make you laugh. Very loudly * * Sydney Morning Herald * *The tone throughout is witty and self-aware, but the authors' advice is sensible too . . . if you're looking for a book full of intriguing recommendations, it's just what the doctor ordered * * Sunday Business Post * *This beautifully bound compendium lists a bewildering array of classic and modern ailments... interspersed with some whimsical Top 10s with which to wile away minutes or hours * * The National * *This book is an absolute treat for bibliophiles, guaranteed to bring a smile to your face * * A Life in Books * *Written with sparkling wit, gentle common sense and plenty of bookish knowledge. The Novel Cure is both self-help and a tempting array of literary treats * * The Simple Things * *Deeply passionate, authoritative and obsessive, The Novel Cure is wonderfully playful and accessible for fans of books that celebrate the joys of reading * * Women Talking * *Ingenious * * Daily Mail * *
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Paul David At Last a Life
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Transworld Publishers Ltd Get Control of Sugar Now
Book SynopsisOver the past thirty years, Paul McKenna, Ph.D. has helped millions of people successfully lose weight, quit smoking, overcome insomnia, eliminate stress, and increase self-confidence. He is Britain's bestselling non-fiction author, having sold 10 million books in the last 10 years, and his TV shows and live appearances have been watched and attended by hundreds of millions of people in 42 countries around the world.Paul has famously worked his unique brand of personal transformation with Hollywood movie stars, Olympic gold medallists, rock stars, top business achievers, and royalty. He has consistently astounded his audiences and clients by proving how small changes in people's lives can yield huge results, whether it's curing someone of a lifelong phobia, an addiction or clearing up deep-seated issues in a matter of days...Now, it's your turn!
£15.29
Simon & Schuster Positive Thinking Every Day
Book SynopsisA series of daily meditations for achieving happiness and success, showing how to eliminate self-doubt and how to free oneself from worry, stress and resentment.
£14.50
Ebury Publishing Resilient: 12 Tools for transforming everyday
Book SynopsisYour key to lasting happiness, self-love and inner peace'A master of his craft' - Prof Mark Williams, bestselling author of Mindfulness: a practical guide to finding peace in a frantic worldRick Hanson, author of the New York Times bestselling Hardwiring Happiness, is known for his trademark blend of neuroscience, positive psychology and contemplative practices. In Resilient, he explains how to build the very foundations of well-being by harnessing the power of positive experiences to build an unshakeable core.Dr. Hanson poses that anyone can build up resilience, the key to a positive mindset, unshakeable sense of self and the ability to get back up again and withstand anything life throws your way. He has distilled 40 years of clinical work and teaching into 12 practical, highly effective tools to help you build your resilience. Working with these tools allows you to enter a positive feedback cycle, which creates a sense of well-being, which in turn establishes resilience, and ultimately powers itself to strengthen you.Developed from his incredibly popular online course called The Foundations of Well-Being, here is the groundwork you need to meet any challenge in life head on and to live with an open heart.Trade ReviewA master of his craft -- Prof Mark Williams, author of MindfulnessOne of the world’s leading authorities on mind training -- Prof Paul Gilbert, author of The Compassionate MindBrilliant at making complex scientific information simple -- Harville HendrixI’m a huge fan of Rick Hanson’s writings and find the twelve inner strengths at the core of his new book a compelling guide to building resilience into your life. I especially loved the section on the psychology of grit – a much underrated skill in the art of living! * Roman Krznaric, Author of Empathy and Carpe Diem Regained *Clear, accessible and wise, this book sums up the teachings that have been Rick Hanson’s lifetime's work on well-being: how to be a better friend to yourself in a way that is truly unselfish, mindfully cherishing your gifts rather than being your own worst critic…life changing… -- Prof Mark Williams, author of MindfulnessSmart and well-written, Resilient provides a clear blueprint for sustaining happiness by building a reservoir of resilience. With his trademark deep synthesis of multiple disciplines, Rick Hanson provides a practical guidebook for anyone living in complicated and challenging times, which means this book couldn't come at a better time. -- Shawn Achor author of The Happiness Advantage and Big PotentialIn the jungle of books on mindfulness and neuroscience, Rick Hanson hacks a comprehensive and enlightening path through, while giving insight on how to understand your wild and woolly mind. And if that wasn't enough, he gives us tools to achieve peace and happiness. What more could you ask for? -- Ruby Wax, O.B.E. author of How to Be Human: The ManualTremendously practical neuroscience. Resilient is wise and helpful: skill building for the brain, medicine for the heart, and guidance for living a beautiful and enjoyable life. -- Jack Kornfield, author of A Path With HeartRick Hanson guides us in how to cultivate well-being through learning to hold in mind what is helpful, enjoyable, and promotes flourishing. Here is a book of immense wisdom and practicality. Written in a clear, inviting, and friendly style, it can help all of us to cultivate a mind that is more able to induce happiness for ourselves and others. -- Paul Gilbert. O.B.E. Founder of Compassion Focused Therapy, author of The Compassionate Mind
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Usborne Publishing Ltd Managing Your Money
Book SynopsisHolly Bathie (Author) Holly Bathie grew up in Devon, where she spent all her time reading. Until the age of seven she wanted to be an acrobat, a lollipop lady, a lawyer or a comedienne. Then she decided on the best job: creating Usborne books. She lives and works in Oxford.Jane Bingham (Author) Jane studied English at Exeter and Art History at York. She has worked on various Usborne dictionaries, encyclopaedias and learning books, and her edition of the Usborne Illustrated Dictionary was awarded a prize for a significant contribution to children's literacy. She has two sons and three stepsons who are now scattered across the globe. She gets a huge thrill from seeing her books on sale when she travels to the USA and Australia.Trade ReviewAn essential book for equipping young people with the skills they need to manage their money now and in the future. * Lancashire Evening Post *Practical advice is the name of the game here with topics including budgeting, earning money, need vs want, giving to charity and student loans. We also like the business angle, talking through two friends setting up a business and making a profit. * City Kids Magazine *
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PRH 52 Lists To Do List Notepad
Book SynopsisFrom the author of the bestselling 52 Lists guided journal series comes a lovely To Do list notepad that fans of 52 Lists are sure to love! List your life from goals to grocery lists with this beautiful 52 Lists To Do List notepad. Includes 52 tear-off sheets with lines and checkboxes and is embellished with metallic foil and lush illustration. Use it as your daily companion to stay organized and accomplish what you really want to from your days. The 52 Lists series includes an assortment of beautiful guided journals and stationery products including The 52 Lists Project, 52 Lists for Happiness, The 52 Lists Planner and more!
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Bull Publishing Company Overcoming Positional Vertigo
Book SynopsisBenign paroxysmal positional vertigo, or BPPV, is dizziness that comes from the inner ear. It affects more than eight million people in the United States alone. The good news is that this condition can be managed at home. Carol A. Foster, an Associate Professor of Otolaryngology at the University of Colorado, Denver School of Medicine, developed a maneuver that allows sufferers to treat their own symptoms. Her YouTube video demonstrating the maneuver has more than five million views. Written in a friendly and approachable tone, Overcoming Positional Vertigo provides readers a more in-depth guide to the diagnosis of BPPV, the specifics of treatments and maneuvers, and preventative measures one can take to avoid recurrence.
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National Geographic Society Blue Zones of Happiness
Book SynopsisIn this inspiring guide, National Geographic explorer and longevity expert Dan Buettner reveals game-changing tools, drawn from global research and expert insights, for achieving maximum fulfillment in all aspects of your life. In these pages, you'll: Discover the three strands of happiness--pleasure, purpose, and pride--that feature prominently in the world's happiest places. Take the specially designed Blue Zones Happiness Test to pinpoint areas in your life where you could cultivate greater joy, deeper meaning, and increased satisfaction. Meet the world's Happiness All-Stars: inspiring individuals from Denmark to the United States who reveal dynamic, practical ways to improve day-to-day living. Discover specific, science-based strategies for setting up a 'life radius' of community, work, home, and self to create healthier, happiness-boosting habits for the long-term. Filled with revolutionary insights, this practical book offers a Trade Review"Filled with realistic, constructive information, this book is a useful manual for individuals and communities to take the initiative toward happier, healthier lives." -Publishers Weekly"Author Dan Buettner reveals the world’s happiest places and explains environmental and lifestyle factors that contribute to the overall happiness in these geographic regions." –The Washington Post“Start taking some tips from New York Times best-selling author Dan Buettner, who has spent the last 15 years studying the people around the world who are living the healthiest and happiest lives, and discovering what the rest of us can learn from them.” –Huffington Post“Few people bring the unique perspective…like Dan Buettner…he travels the world in search of the healthiest people and distills their lessons…translating existential philosophy into practical information for limited-attention-span U.S. readers.” –The Atlantic“National Geographic worked with Gallup and author Dan Buettner, whose career has focused on exploring parts of the world where people live long, happy lives, to identify and rank these cities.” –Travel & Leisure"National Geographic, Gallup and New York Times best-selling author Dan Buettner have announced the ranking of the 25 happiest cities in the United States." –Forbes“[Buettner’s] latest work looks at some of the world’s happiest places, including Costa Rica and Singapore, and helps glean some insight from people who hail from those happy locales.” –Parade "I am compelled to make changes in my own life and I am grateful to have this tool to help guide me to creating goals that will facilitate positive growth in the world I see." --goodkarmakate “…a great book…many eye opening moments…” –Kimleonia “I blew through this book, highlighting a LOT along the way. It left me pumped to start assessing the areas in my life where I can start implementing these practices and fired up to get more involved in my local community!” –mrsknitfit “The book was insightful and caused me to rethink some of my choices. (In a good way.) Dan’s look at various cultures’ road to happiness has broadened my thinking and allowed me to explore the world from my comfy seat on the couch.” –theminickadventures “In Malcolm Gladwell fashion, Buettner takes a stab at deconstructing a broad social concept, in this case, happiness, backing it up with tangible research, evidence, your own self-assessment and implementable strategies for exactly that: finding a greater happy.” –Good and Grateful “It’s a scientific approach to the subject, with concrete numbers and straight forward advice on how to nudge yourself into living a lifestyle that will ultimately make you happier.” –Thistle & Fig “Dan has literally traveled the globe in the pursuit of happiness. He’s talked to lots of happy folks. And he’s discovered a thing or two about what all these deliciously joyful people have in common...We are living in what may very well be one of the most dissatisfied periods in American history. But there is hope for happiness out there, and Dan shows us where to find it with intelligence, candor and lots of compassion.” –Jathan & Heather “Such an awesome read! You know those books that you buy and read within the span of a few days because it is just that good?!??! Well that was the case with The Blue Zones of Happiness by Dan Buettner” --anxietycoachleigha
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HCI Press The Big Book on Borderline Personality Disorder
Book SynopsisContrary to popular belief, borderline personality disorder is NOT a life sentence!If you live with borderline personality disorder (BPD), you already know how painful it can be. But take heart recovery is possible! The Big Book on Borderline Personality Disorder offers advice from someone who's been there and speaks from inside BPD, with empathy, care and insight.Author Shehrina Rooney shrugs off the stigma, busts myths, and translates the diagnostic criteria into everyday language. She explains the brain science of emotion dysregulation and shares her favorite strategies and skills for weathering the storm.The Big Book on Borderline Personality Disorder includes special chapters for family and loved ones, men with BPD, and anyone newly diagnosed. The author gives readers strategies for coping with BPD in the workplace and as a parent. In short, this book covers everything you (or your parents or therapist) could possibly want to know about BPD.This book gives you the information and tools to reclaim your life. With warmth and humor, Shehrina Rooney shows you how you can find contentment, stability, and the freedom to enjoy each day as it comes.
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Simon & Schuster Don'T Shoot the Dog: The Art of Teaching and
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John Murray Press Chambers Adult Learners Guide to Spelling
Book SynopsisChambers Adult Learners'' Guide to Spelling is not about all those turgid ''spelling rules''. Instead, it presents a practical routine that teaches learners strategies to conquer any word they find difficult and learn it for life. This new edition comes in a handy, more accessible format. The two-colour text is clearly and spaciously laid out, and plentiful examples, activities and illustrations reinforce the skills being learned.Trade ReviewOn the Chambers Adult Learners' range:An excellent range of reference books from the respected publishers Chambers for adult learners and adults with dyslexia.These books are not just a re-hash of standard works, they have been developed specifically to meet the needs of the target audience. Chambers have clearly acted on advice received from the British Dyslexia Association and, for the large print books, also the RNIB.The books are very accessible and clearly laid out and should prove popular with anyone who finds a typical dictionary or thesaurus rather impenetrable. * thedyslexiashop.com *From an award-winning team that produced a writer's guide for adult learners comes a new volume designed for any adult who experiences problems with spelling. This offers practical help, utilising simple instructions rather than adopting a 'spelling rules' approach, which is a aimed at building confidence through developing achievable routines and strategies for tackling commonly mis-spelt words. The author has extensive experience of supporting adults and is a dyslexia specialist. * Publishing News *
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Simon & Schuster Where to Draw the Line
Book SynopsisSynopsis coming soon.......Table of ContentsContentsMultitudinous Gratitude1. What Are Boundaries?2. Time Boundaries3. Defenses versus Boundaries4. Communication Boundaries5. Setting Boundaries on Defensiveness6. Boundary Violations7. Setting Limits on Attack8. Anger Boundaries9. Making Amends10. Friendship Boundaries11. Gossip Gossip Gossip (or Triangulation)12. Intimacy Boundaries13. Holiday, Birthday, and Celebration Boundaries14. Sexual Boundaries15. Gender Boundaries16. Divorce Boundaries17. Possession Boundaries18. Parent Boundaries19. Spiritual Boundaries20. Tidiness Boundaries21. Dress and Appearance Boundaries22. Boundaries for Illness and Chronic Conditions23. When Someone Is Dying24. Autonomy Boundaries25. Food Boundaries26. Internet Boundaries27. Therapist Boundaries28. Your Safe Country
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Puddle Dancer Press Graduating From Guilt: Six Steps to Overcome
Book SynopsisThrough a simple, step-by-step progression, this handbook provides individuals with the means to learn how to quiet their inner critic and to experience forgiveness, self-acceptance, and empowerment. Employing a methodology rooted in the principles of nonviolent communication, the process lays out a path for achieving freedom from toxic and emotionally draining guilt, blame, and shame. Examples of real-world situations enable individuals to visualize how they, like others, can forgive themselves for past mistakes and successfully mend broken relationships.
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Profile Books Ltd Shrinking Violets: The Secret Life of Shyness
Book SynopsisOur success as a species is built on sociability, so shyness in humans should be an anomaly. But it's actually remarkably common - we all know what it's like to cringe in embarrassment, stand tongue-tied at the fringe of an unfamiliar group, or flush with humiliation if we suddenly become the unwelcome centre of attention. In Shrinking Violets, Joe Moran explores the hidden world of shyness, providing insights on everything from timidity in lemon sharks to the role of texting in Finnish love affairs. As he seeks answers to the questions that shyness poses - Why are we shy? Can we overcome it? Does it define us? - he uncovers the fascinating stories of the men and women who were 'of the violet persuasion', from Charles Darwin to Agatha Christie, and from Tove Jansson to Nick Drake. In their stories - often both heart-breaking and inspiring - and through the myriad ways scientists and thinkers have tried to explain and cure shyness, Moran finds a hopeful conclusion. To be shy, he decides, is not simply a burden - it is also a gift, a different way of seeing the world that can be both enriching and inspiring.Trade ReviewAn intriguing, poignant and passionate story about shyness in humans and animals. I was captivated from start to finish. * Joanna Bourke *A probing, surprising and continually alert book ... Moran is the razor-edge analyst of reticence, a virtuoso reader of those who hope to evade the eye. * Francis O'Gorman, author of WORRYING *Whether you're boldly outgoing or reticent and self-effacing, you'll find something to inspire, inform or surprise in this thoughtful, beautifully written and vividly detailed cultural history. * Susan Cain, author of QUIET *This remarkable compendium of shyness, vivid and insightful, provides both a history of diffidence and a compelling account of its cultural and psychological complexity. Whether discussing embarrassment, stammering, stage fright, or reticence, Moran considers the impact of shyness on creativity and its myriad contributions to fiction, art, and music. Beautifully written, appealingly candid, and thoroughly engaging, Shrinking Violets deserves a very wide readership. * Christopher Lane, author of Shyness: How Normal Behavior Became a Sickness *This is a probing, surprising, and continually alert book about a feeling that is well-known - even when it doesn't want to be - yet almost never discussed. Moran, with beautifully shaped prose, ruminates on cultural attitudes to, and representations of, shyness. He is generous about his own shyness, and forensically alert to what being shy more generally means and what it doesn't. Shyness is just there, he concludes: loaded with potential interpretations but not defined by them. Examining a huge amount of cultural material-from sociological reports to popular music, from Virginia Woolf to Desert Island Discs - Moran is the razor-edge analyst of reticence, a virtuoso reader of those who hope to evade the eye. -- Francis O'Gorman, author of WORRYING: A Literary and Cultural HistoryJoe Moran's excellent Shrinking Violets is an invitation to enter the strange and wonderful world of shyness, an emotion experienced by everyone from Charles Darwin to Japanese teenagers. Whether you're boldly outgoing or reticent and self-effacing, you'll find something to inspire, inform or surprise in this thoughtful, beautifully written and vividly detailed cultural history. -- Susan Cain, bestselling author of QUIET and co-founder of Quiet RevolutionPraise for Joe Moran: 'Moran has fast become Britain's foremost explorer and explainer of the disregarded -- Juliet Gardiner, author of 'Wartime: Britain 1939-1945'Joe Moran is the most perceptive and original observer of British life that we have -- Matthew EngelAt last! The view from the sofa. A history of television that reflects the lives of those who watch it - and that means pretty well all of us. Informative, evocative, funny, moving, sometimes even startling, Joe Moran, Britain's premier historian of the everyday, has pulled it off again. -- Juliet GardinerAll that time we were watching television Joe Moran was thinking about it. This wonderful book is packed with stories and characters, shot through with Moran's customary affection for the ordinary and the overlooked. A beautiful study of that flickering box that keeps us enthralled. -- Sam WestJoe Moran is a wonderfully gifted social historian, with a ravenous capacity for research ... He is particularly good at overturning the bogus collective memories to which television so often gives rise ... His sources from diaries and memoirs are rich and varied ... Armchair Nation offers rich pickings for those, like me, who struggle to remember (everything we've watched). -- Craig Brown * Mail on Sunday *One of the most entertaining things about the book - and there are many - is finding out how many of the things we think we know about television are either myths, or simply hogwash ... As well as being consistently perceptive in his observations, Moran has done something I would confidently have thought impossible - he's made the history of British TV as dramatic as it is fun. -- John Preston * Sunday Telegraph *A formidable historical analysis of the gogglebox ... Moran's achievement is remarkable given the breadth of subject matter ... Extensive research is lightly worn -- Arifa Akbar * Independent *Moran is scholarly but welcoming ... But in its insights, clarity and honest wit, it's hard to imagine a more engaging book on a subject everyone already thinks they know about. As in the best TV itself, you find yourself learning something new with almost no effort. -- Phil Hogan * Observer *Quite wonderful, beautifully written ... it reveals a seated nation, something which has never happened before. There is nothing like it. -- Dr Ronald BlytheArmchair Nation is as compulsive as any soap, as informative as any documentary and as funny as any sitcom. Moran knows and loves his subject, exploring well-covered territory as well as the less familiar with wit and perception. -- Harry Venning * The Stage *Joe Moran is a superb elegist of the mundane ... Armchair Nation is a captivating look at a universal but unsung subject: the British television viewer ... packed with glorious details -- Ysenda Maxtone Graham * Country Life *Joe Moran, like many of us, is shy ... Thankfully Shrinking Violets, his "field guide" to shyness, exhibits all the sparkle and fluency on the page he might lack when chatting to strangers -- Paul Laity * Guardian *Moran is a past master at producing fine, accessible non-fiction. His trick is to take what might be considered a perfectly ordinary behaviour ... and uncover fact after fascinating fact ... Moran is entertaining and excellent at curating this vast knowledge. -- Helen Davies * Sunday Times *His fourth and best book ... Moran is a wonderful, witty writer, and here he surpasses himself ... To a shy person, this book is incredibly cheering. It shows us we are not alone in our desire for solitude. -- Marcus Berkmann * Daily Mail *A delightful book on shyness ... Shrinking Violets is a nimble, entertaining exploration of shyness in all its manifestations, not all of them virtuous. ... full of fascinating and amusing anecdotes about a wide range of shy types, ranging from Morrissey to General de Gaulle ... Moran proves a wonderful guide to these various eccentrics. He is gifted as an anecdotalist and as an acute observer of art and life. -- Craig Brown * Mail on Sunday *Joe Moran shines a light here on the phenomenon of shyness ... The author's lightness of touch belies some profound insights into human nature, from the strange science of blushing, to the inherent fragility of our social roles ... Moran writes deftly about a condition that leaves many of us at times feeling "marooned from the world". -- Laura Garmeson * FT *Beautiful descriptions of the anguish of the shy ... It's not a polemic; but, given Moran's belief that there is no remedy for shyness other than Zen acceptance, it's not really a self-help book either. Except in one respect. Shy people often fear that we are boring others, and that fear becomes self-fulfilling, as we fight the consciousness of our own shyness. If nothing else, this book shows that shyness can be positively interesting. -- Andrew Watts * Spectator *It's a fascinating read, not just for its roll-call of the legions of the shy, but also for its illuminating stories gathered from across the world ... Some of Moran's case-histories are truly affecting ... Moran sums the matter up so well, and puts into words the thoughts that I have never quite been able to articulate. We are shy, he says, because we know we are different from other living things. And because humans also carry a rare cargo of self-consciousness, we are uniquely aware that, for all our need for intimacy, we face the world alone. A little shyness around each other is surely forgiveable. -- Russell Leadbetter * Sunday Herald *A beautifully written book -- Laurie Taylor * BBC R4 Thinking Allowed *Shrewdly observed, invariably compassionate, unexpectedly poignant ... a remarkable history of shyness -- Brendan Daly * Sunday Post *This fascinating and enthralling mix of anthropology, biography, biology, sociology, popular culture and much more. -- Brian Maye * Irish Times *An entertaining and fun look at a hidden world. * The Sunday Times *
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Phaidon Press Ltd Its Not How Good You Are Its How Good You Want to
Book SynopsisA handbook of how to succeed in life by an advertising guru.Trade Review'Talented but timid? This noted ad-man is here to tell you that ambition, not just mere ability, is the key to success in his world ... Arden is punchy and memorable about failing better next time.' – i-D'Saatchi & Saatchi creative legend-turned-director Paul Arden has committed his considerable wit and creative thinking to paper in a handy-sized book on how to succeed. Not just in advertising but in business generally. Far from being one of those excruciating self-help guides favored by buttoned-down businessmen, It's Not How Good You Are, It's How Good You Want To Be is a startlingly refreshing, unputdownable collection of thought-provoking pearls of wisdom.' – Shots'Chapters such as It's Right to be Wrong, Have you Noticed How the Cleverest People at School Are Not Those Who Make It In Life? and Do Not Seek Praise, Seek Criticism are accompanied by an entertaining collection of photos and illustrations. Get it and you'll never think the same way again.' – Shots'The former creative director of Saatchi & Saatchi teaches readers how to smash down life's impossible barriers using a fresh combination of wit, smart thinking, and horrific mistakes Outrageously genius.' – Good Book Guide'... A wonderful book by one of the most brilliant men I have ever met... I met him when he worked as creative director at Saatchi & Saatchi and he was simply inspirational – as is this practical, unpretentious little book.' – Amanda Platell'... Deliciously rich paperback ...' – Chicago Sun-Time'British adman Paul Arden's semi-parodic study in self-help is as funny as it is provocative.' – Radar'Who is this guy Arden anyway? Please forgive my enthusiasm this month for quoting Paul Arden extensively, but his wisdom has recently inspired me. Arden was the creative director of Saatchi & Saatchi from 1977-1992, and his tiny new book out in May, It's Not How Good You Are, It's How Good You Want to Be , packs a big punch. This magnificent little manifesto is for true creative types to read, savor and carry in their pocket. It should remind us all that nothing is impossible.' – PAPER Magazine'I read this book regularly. It's like my little holy book that I skim through every now and then. It's about advertising and the workplace, but I find a lot of the content can be applied to just about anything.' – Mozhdah Jamalzadah'Essential reading for those who wish to live a more daring and creative life.' – Chichester ObserverTable of ContentsThe book is divided into chapters/sections: The Fundamentals If You Can't Solve a Problem It's Because You Are Playing By the Rules Give Yourself Some Spin And Now for a Commercial Break You Don't Have to be Creative to be Creative New Business Final Thoughts Credits and Acknowledgements
£9.45
Duckworth Books Love: What Love Is - And What It Isn't
Book SynopsisIn his mission to help people attain what he felt was their greatest gift, Leo Buscaglia famously developed a university course on love. This remarkable volume was the result of the interactions of students in his course. Here is what he found love is really about . . . If you feel something, let people know that you feel. Love is like a mirror. When you love others you become their mirror and they become yours. Real love always creates, it never destroys. One does not fall “in” or “out” of love. One grows in love. Love is open arms. If you close your arms about love, you will find that you are left holding only yourself. Love is for everybody who has ever reached out to touch the heart of another.
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Penguin Putnam Inc Only Sales Guide Youll Ever Need
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Simon & Schuster Giant Steps Small Changes to Make a Big
Book SynopsisBased on the finest tools, techniques, principles and strategies offered in AWAKEN THE GIANT WITHIN, bestselling author Anthony Robbins offers daily inspirations and small actions that will compel you to take giant steps forward in the quality of your life. Robbins shows you how to get maximum results with a minimum investment of time. ''Robbins'' GIANT STEPS is the ultimate game plan for life. It''s an emotionally interactive primer for personal and professional success'' PETER GUBER, CHAIRMAN AND CEO, SONY PICTURES ENTERTAINMENT
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Gallery Books The Pathfinder
Book SynopsisThis newly updated edition of a classic bestseller is THE ultimate job-hunting guide for college grads and career-changers alike! Now you can utilize The Pathfinder’s proven and practical techniques and tools to discover exactly what career path is right for you and make it happen.Whether you are a seasoned professional in search of a career change or just starting out, The Pathfinder can guide you toward more engaging, fulfilling work. Based on breakthrough techniques developed by the author’s award-winning career coaching organization, Rockport Institute, The Pathfinder has already helped hundreds of thousands of people custom design a career that fits their interests and lifestyle perfectly. This completely revised and updated new edition offers more than fifty self-tests, diagnostic tools, and the widely lauded Rockport Career Design Method to help you choose an entirely new career, an entrepreneurial path, or a better-fitting job in your current field. Learn how to: * Design your new career step-by-step: identify a realistic, attainable career where you’ll use your talents to the fullest doing something you really care about, where you’ll be successful, respected, and engaged in tasks you do well and enjoy * Successfully deal with complacency and “what-ifs” that keep you going back to the same old uninspiring job, day after day * Land the perfect job in a new field using personal marketing and networking (even for those who hate to network) Comprehensive, insightful, and empowering, The Pathfinder proves that there really is a career that you were born to do, and gives you the most complete set of cutting-edge career coaching tools find it.
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Simon & Schuster How to Win at Travel
Book SynopsisA potential category killer in the travel space, providing readers with the fundamental tools to turn their wanderlust into reality, from Brian Kelly, the founder of The Points Guythe leading voice in loyalty programs, points, miles, credit cards, and travel, with a platform that reaches over 10 million unique monthly visitors around the world.
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