Self Help & Mindfulness Books

Book SynopsisTHE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER - OVER 3 MILLION COPIES SOLD''Dr. van der Kolk''s masterpiece combines the boundless curiosity of the scientist, the erudition of the scholar, and the passion of the truth teller'' Judith Herman, author of Trauma and RecoveryThe effects of trauma can be devastating for sufferers, their families and future generations. Here one of the world''s experts on traumatic stress offers a bold new paradigm for treatment, moving away from standard talking and drug therapies and towards an alternative approach that heals mind, brain and body.''Fascinating, hard to put down, and filled with powerful case histories. . . . the most important series of breakthroughs in mental health in the last thirty years'' Norman Doidge, author of The Brain that Changes Itself ''An astonishing and important book. The trauma Bible. I cannot recommend it enough for anyone struggling with...well...anything'' Tara WestoverThe Body Keeps Score has sold over 3 million copies since publication [Circana BookScan, April 2024]Sunday Times (UK) and New York Times (USA) bestseller, March 2024Trade ReviewAn astonishing and important book. The trauma Bible. I cannot recommend it enough for anyone struggling with...well...anything -- Tara WestoverFascinating, hard to put down, and filled with powerful case histories. . . . the most important series of breakthroughs in mental health in the last thirty years -- Norman Doidge, author of The Brain That Changes ItselfA gripping bestseller about where trauma goes, and its disastrous effects on both individuals and societies. Deeply interesting. * The Times *Nobody can stop talking about this book right now . . . you might want to listen -- Maddie Bender * Men's Health *Dr. van der Kolk's masterpiece combines the boundless curiosity of the scientist, the erudition of the scholar, and the passion of the truth teller -- Judith Herman, M.D., author of Trauma and RecoveryEveryone should read this book -- Nigella LawsonA seminal book that outlines the author's pioneering work -- Thea Jane May * Vogue *Draws on 30 years of experience to argue powerfully that trauma is one of the West's most urgent public health issues... Packed with science and human stories ... van der Kolk has a lot to say, and the struggle and resilience of his patients is very moving * New Scientist *Fundamental in understanding how our physical self is connected to all the things we go through and beyond -- Gemma CairneyA masterpiece of powerful understanding and brave heartedness, one of the most intelligent and helpful works on trauma I have ever read. . . a brilliant synthesis of clinical cases, neuroscience, powerful tools and caring humanity, offering a whole new level of healing -- Jack Kornfied, author of A Path With HeartIncredible -- William Leith, 'Books of the Year' * Evening Standard *

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Book SynopsisWhat is Madness? is Darian Leader''s probing study of madness, sanity, and everything in betweenWhat separates the sane from the mad? How hard or easy is it to tell them apart? And what if the difference is really between being mad and going mad?In this landmark work Darian Leader undermines common conceptions of madness. Through case studies like the apparently ''normal'' Harold Shipman, he shows that madness rarely conforms to standard models. What is Madness? explores the idea of quiet madness - that at times many of us live interior lives that are far from sane but allow us to function normally and unthreateningly - he argues that we must seek a new way to assess, treat and deal with those suffering mental health problems.What is Madness? is Darian Leader''s radically insightful and masterfully convincing exploration of a painful, complex but endlessly fascinating area of humanity.''A terrific intellectual stylist'' JTrade ReviewEngrossing and enlightening . . . Leader is as much a philosopher as a psychoanalyst * Metro *Fascinating, humane and timely . . . Leader forces us to rethink our assumptions about 'mental health' with a formidable grasp of psychiatric history and a storyteller's flair for detail -- Lisa Appignanesi * New Statesman *Witty, probing . . . A myth-busting diagnosis of the method in our madness * Independent *Wonderful * Bookseller *[Says] something that very much needs to be said * Irish Times *

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Book SynopsisMany of us experience pain in our childhoods, and young people face trauma all over the world. How is it possible to recover? Do those abused always go on to hurt others? This incredible bestseller has overturned the way we view trauma, by showing how the extraordinary power of resilience can heal damaged lives. Renowned psychoanalyst Boris Cyrulnik has dealt with many young victims of distress and he relates stories of children who have been abused, orphaned, fought in wars and escaped genocide, yet who have not only survived, but grown in the face of adversity. By the way we deal with our memories and emotions, he shows, we can reshape our lives and transform pain into something stronger - just as a grain of sand in an oyster becomes a pearl. Resilience is not just about resisting; it is about learning to live. This life-changing book points the way towards hope and happiness.

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Book SynopsisNorman Vincent Peale's books, most notably The Power of Positive Thinking, have sold millions of copies around the world. He founded The Positive Thinking Foundation, which promotes his theories on positive thinking.

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Book SynopsisThe timeless New York Times bestselling guide to parenting that shows the power of inspiring values through example. A unique handbook to raising children with a compassionate, steady handand to giving them the support and confidence they need to thrive. Expanding on her universally loved poem Children Learn What They Live, Dorothy Law Nolte, with psychotherapist Rachel Harris, reveals how parenting by exampleby showing, not just tellinginstills positive, true values in children that they will carry with them throughout their lives. Addressing issues of security, self-worth, tolerance, honesty, fear, respect, fairness, patience, and more, this book of rare common sense will help a new generation of parents find their own parenting wisdomand draw out their child's immense inner resources. If children live with criticism they learn to condemn. If children live with sharing, they learn generosity. If children live with acceptance, they learn to love. And more wisdom.

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Book SynopsisRelationship experts Stacey and Paul Martino share their norm-shattering method to single-handedly transform your relationship, create unshakable love, and unleash deeper passion. After 14+ years of helping thousands of people to save their marriages, Stacey and Paul Martino are finally releasing their book to share their unique Relationship Development Methodology with the world. The surprising paradigm the Martinos' have uncovered has been The Missing Piece in our knowledge of human relationships. They demonstrate why the old relationship paradigm is broken, why couples work is actually destructive, and how their norm-shattering one-person methodology can be easily learned by the reader to enable them to single-handedly transform their marriage, stop the kerfuffles, and bring harmony back to their home. The Martinos have proven that marriage isn't a mental health or even a personality issue. Instead, thriving relationships are the result of a skill set that nobody else has been able to figure-out, until now. Packed with tools, this book demonstrates how one person can quickly begin to transform their relationship, without compromise or pleasing and without having to convince their partner to get on board. At a time when divorce rates are sky high and families are unnecessarily suffering, The Missing Piece provides powerful solutions to help the reader navigate real-life situations harmoniously, regardless of what they are currently facing. Written in a relatable and actionable style, this book is an indispensable guide. Whether the reader wishes to make a great relationship even better, rescue a marriage on the brink of divorce or heal a co-parenting relationship affecting their family, this book has the answers they need. Giving them the piece that has been missing all this time. There has never been a book published which promises a one-person relationship method before. But this isn't just a theory or idea, the Relationship Development Methodology has been proven by many students, over many years. Now it's your turn to finally get The Missing Piece.

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Book Synopsis List makers rejoice! Part of the bestselling Listography series, this guided journal is the ultimate tool for creating a unique autobiography entirely out of lists.Featuring 75 list topics ranging from the quintessential (places I’ve lived, past jobs, favorite foods) to the more whimsical (guilty pleasures, lucky moments, questions for the universe), the Listography Journal serves as delightful memoir and bucket list in one. These pages include classic prompts from the series, plus brand-new topics and charming illustrations throughout—all guaranteed to uncover fun and poignant memories. An easy and entertaining way to chronicle one’s life, this memory journal makes the perfect gift for seasoned and novice list makers and journalers alike.Perfect for: List makers and journalers Guided journal enthusiasts Fans of Lisa Nola and the Listography series Anyone seeking easy entry into journaling or looking for a unique journaling experience Gift-giving for birthday, graduation, retirement, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, or holidays

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Book Synopsis This luminous journal invites users to experience the transformative power of shadow work. Packed with thought-provoking prompts and empowering rituals for self-discovery, it is your guide to the hottest trend in mental health and well-being.Learn to illuminate, integrate, and heal your shadow self—the parts you hide, repress, or reject—so you can live an authentic, joyful life. The Shadow Work Companion is an enriching journal that will guide you through the powerful practice of shadow work with simple-to-follow prompts, rituals, and exercises. Combining transformative wisdom with ample space for deep reflection, this self-care tool teaches you to connect with your intuition, soothe difficult emotions, heal your inner child, and cultivate self-love. Delivered in a gorgeous, eye-catching package with a ribbon marker and brilliant foil stamping, this is a must-have accessory for modern mystics, the spiritually curious, and

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Book SynopsisWill Bowen is a minister in Kansas City, Missouri. He has been featured in People magazine, and has appeared on NBC's Today Show and The Oprah Winfrey Show.

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Book SynopsisA history of the world's most famous wristwatch manufacturer, known as the "watch with crown."

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Book SynopsisChances are, you've heard about Internet dating from a friend, or an online banner ad has caught your eye. If you've given online dating a passing consideration, you may have some fears from all those graphic horror stories that jar your senses - and your sensibilities.Trade Review"...covers strategies for success, including how to choose an agency, respond to potential dates and cultivate a relationship on-line..." (Aberdeen Press & Journal, Dec 03)Table of ContentsIntroduction. Part I: Making Online Dating Work for You. Chapter 1: The Magic of Online Dating. Chapter 2: Considering the Alternatives to Online Dating. Chapter 3: Maximizing Your Ability to Connect Online. Part II: So Many Online Dating Sites, So Little Time. Chapter 4: Wheeling and Dealing: Dating Site Cost Options. Chapter 5: Spotting the Differences from Site to Site. Chapter 6: A Tour of the Sites: Your Inside Guide. Part III: Jumping Aboard for the Online Time of Your Life. Chapter 7: Signing Up for a Trial Run. Chapter 8: Establishing Your Screen Identity. Chapter 9: Yeah! Multiple-Choice Questions. Chapter 10: Yikes! The Essay Questions! Chapter 11: Dealing with Matters of Sex. Chapter 12: Selecting the All-Important Photo. Part IV: Initiating Contact: You’ve Got Mail. Chapter 13: Getting Matched Up. Chapter 14: Exchanging E-mails. Chapter 15: Understanding E-mail and E-mail Etiquette. Chapter 16: Rejection! Chapter 17: Going from Virtual to Real Contact. Part V: Skirting the Hazards of Online Dating. Chapter 18: Safety First. Chapter 19: Unmasking and Avoiding Frauds and Players. Chapter 20: Special Circumstances: Big Cities, Small Towns, and Long-Distance Relationships. Part VI: The Part of Tens. Chapter 21: Ten Ways to Screw Up Online Dating. Chapter 22: Ten Ways to Succeed at Online Dating. Index.

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Book SynopsisThis hardworking addition to the best-selling Backyard Homestead series offers expert advice on what tasks to do around your farm and when to do them — no matter where on the planet you call home. Author Ann Larkin Hansen sets the priorities for each area of the farm, including the barn, garden, orchard, field, pasture, and woodlot. For every critical turn of the year (12 in all), Hansen provides an at-a-glance to-do list along with tips and a more in-depth discussion of key topics for the season. Easy-reference charts, checklists, and record-keeping sections help you keep track of it all. Also available in this series: The Backyard Homestead, The Backyard Homestead Book of Building Projects, The Backyard Homestead Guide to Raising Farm Animals, and The Backyard Homestead Book of Kitchen Know-How.

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Book SynopsisThe basis for the PBS Special, What Are You Hungry For? is the breakthrough book that can bring weight under effortless control by linking it to personal fulfillment in every area of a reader's life.After promoting this message worldwide for thirty years, bestselling author Deepak Chopra focuses on the huge problem of weight control in America with exciting new concepts. What are you hungry for? Food? Love? Self-esteem?  Peace? In this manual for higher health, based on the latest findings in both mainstream and alternative medicine, Deepak Chopra creates a vision of weight loss based on a deeper awareness of why people overeat - because they are trying to find satisfaction and wind up using food as a substitute for real fulfillment.  Repudiating the failed approaches of crash dieting and all forms of deprivation, Chopra's new book aims directly at the problem of finding fulfillment.  When that problem is solved, he argues, normal eating falls into place automatically, and the entire system of mind and body achieves what it really desires. “Everyone’s life story is complicated, and the best intentions go astray because people find it hard to change,” writes Chopra. “Bad habits, like bad memories, stick around stubbornly when we wish they’d go away. But you have a great motivation working for you, which is your desire for happiness. I define happiness as the state of fulfillment, and everyone wants to be fulfilled. If you keep your eye on this, your most basic motivation, then the choices you make come down to a single question: “What am I hungry for?” Your true desire will lead you in the right direction. False desires lead in the wrong direction.” Wherever you are in life, this book will help point you in that right direction.

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Book SynopsisSo many people today are struggling with the increasing pace of change and the constant and excessive busyness that comes with it. Many feel stretched, overwhelmed and exhausted, besieged by the demands of complex projects and workplaces. They are engaged in a kind of "doing" that is more effort and struggle, rather than a "doing" that comes from a place of presence, openness and aliveness. This is not only ineffective and unsustainable, but ultimately ends in stress, anxiety and burnout. This book, by the authors of the award-winning Not Knowing (Best Management Book of the Year), explores the limits and dangers of "doing"; how do they play out in our lives and workplaces; what is driving, or contributing, to our excessive activity; and what would a different kind of "doing" look like, that is less about control and struggle and more about well-being, harmony and creativity.

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Book SynopsisThe perfect gift book for the power hungry (and who doesn't want power?) at an excellent price. The Concise Edition of an international bestseller. At work, in relationships, on the street or on the 6 o'clock news: the 48 Laws apply everywhere. For anyone with an interest in conquest, self-defence, wealth, power or simply being an educated spectator, The 48 Laws of Power is one of the most useful and entertaining books ever. This book 'teaches you how to cheat, dissemble, feign, fight and advance your cause in the modern world.' (Independent on Sunday) The distilled wisdom of the masters - illustrated through the tactics, triumphs and failures from Elizabeth I to Henry Kissinger on how to get to the top and stay there. Wry, ironic and clever this is an indispensable and witty guide to power. The laws are now famous:- Law 1: Never outshine the master Law 2: Never put too much trust in friends; learn how to use enemies Law 3: Conceal your intentions Law 4: Always say less than necessary

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Book SynopsisCommunication expert shows that although you can't fix crazy people you don't have to be controlled by them.

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Book SynopsisAttitude is everything.Attitude is what makes the difference between those who succeed and those who fail. It''s easy to see--in other people. But it''s not always easy to recognize when our own attitude needs adjustment or to know how to change it.In You Are What You Think, Dr. David Stoop shows readers how to use self-talk to make positive changes in their attitudes and beliefs in order to- choose healthy, positive thoughts- respond rather than react to circumstances- overcome guilt, anger, anxiety, and stress- release the power of faith- and moreWe can use self-talk to gain control of the way we feel and act. We can turn out-of-control into self-control and make our emotions work for us rather than against us. You Are What You Think explains how.

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Book SynopsisIn Warrior Goddess Training, bestselling author HeatherAsh Amara provided the antidote to the flawed idea that you are not enough. Direct, honest and unapologetic, Warrior Goddess Training has helped thousands of womenrelease layers of expectations to reveal the authentic, perceptive, perfect person within.In this Warrior Goddess Training Companion Workbook, you can practise putting this knowledge into action. Read it simultaneously with Warrior Goddess Training: Become the Woman You Are Meant to Be, or after you've completed the primary book. It will accompany you as you build your selfesteem, rev up your inner power and take new, authentic actions in the world on your way to becoming a Warrior Goddess.This workbook features an expanded discussion of the 10 main lessons and exercises from Warrior Goddess Training, over 20 brand-new exercises, plus an in-depth Q&A section where the author addresses the most common obstacles women face on the Warrior Goddess path.Let this book be a beacon that illuminates the hidden places within you, that shines bright like the sun on any old fears and unhealthy patterns, and helps you burn away your limitations and struggles to reveal the WarriorGoddess within.Trade ReviewHeatherAsh Amara's Warrior Goddess Training is a book for the upcoming generation, an antidote to the pervasive pressures of the advertising industry and the public media as to what a woman should be. She has synthesized the teachings of feminism and female shamanism, encouraging modern girls and women to hold their own and claim their authority. -- Vicki Noble, healer, artist, teacher and author of Shakti Woman and The Double Goddess

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Book SynopsisSheryl Sandberg (Author) SHERYL SANDBERG is chief operating officer at Facebook and international best-selling author of Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead. Prior to Facebook, she was vice president of Global Online Sales and Operations at Google. She previously served as chief of staff for the United States Treasury Department and began her career as an economist with the World Bank. She received B.A. and M.B.A. degrees from Harvard University. Sandberg serves on the boards of Facebook, The Walt Disney Company, Survey Monkey, ONE, and Women for Women International, and chairs the board of LeanIn.Org.Adam Grant (Author) ADAM GRANT is a psychologist and Wharton's top-rated professor. As theNew York Timesbest-selling author ofOriginals and Give and Take, he is a leading expert on how we can find motivation and meaning, and live more generous and creative lives. He has been recognized as one of the world's twenty-five moTrade ReviewOption B is the single wisest book about grief I have ever found ... I have tried to think of anyone who would not find Option B invaluable at some point in their life, and I can’t. -- Decca Aitkenhead * Guardian *Remarkable, generous, honest, [and] almost unbearably poignant … This is a book that will be quietly passed from hand to hand, and it will surely offer great comfort to its intended readers. * New York Times *It's a humbling - and tearjerking - story of humanity. -- Marisa Bate * The Pool *I recommend this inspiring book to everyone around the world. None of us can escape sadness, loss, or life’s disappointments, so the best option is to find our Option B. * MALALA YOUSAFZAI, Nobel Peace Prize winner *Sheryl writes about her own heartbreaking experience with a rare honesty. Then she and Adam translate her personal story into a powerful, practical guide for anyone trying to build resilience in their own lives, communities, and companies. It’s hard enough to resonate with readers. It’s even harder to help take concrete steps towards a better future. Option B does both. * BILL AND MELINDA GATES, co-chairs of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation *

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Book SynopsisEverything you need to know about self-care—especially for Leo!Take Time for You, Leo! It’s me time—powered by the zodiac! Welcome star-powered strength and cosmic relief into your life with The Little Book of Self-Care for Leo. While Leo may enjoy being the center of attention, this book truly puts you first. Let the stars be your guide as you learn just how important astrology is to your self-care routine. Discover more about your sign and your ruling element, fire, and then find the perfect set of self-care ideas and activities for you. From meditating with crystals to attending a music festival, you will find more than one hundred ways to heal your mind, body, and active spirit. It’s stellar self-care especially for you, Leo!Trade Review"Hit the nail on the head for me." —Confessions of a Modern Witch“This little book packs a powerful punch.” —A Rainbow Life

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Book SynopsisEverything you need to know to capture Prince Charming's heart.The very best advice from The Rules and The Rules 2 is brought together to provide the ultimate guide to successful dating.The notorious dating handbook which, comprises many tips such as Never call a man first' etc (designied to make Mr Right hungry for more) whcih although old-fashioned have been found effective by millions of women worldwide.Other essential advice offered: Always end the first date it will leave him desperate for more Don't call him it will make him desire you more Never accept a Saturday night date after Wednesday it will encourage him to phone sooner Always end the telephone conversation first -it will leave him wanting more Don't rush into sex let his passion build On the first date, don't stare romantically into his eyes he'll know you are planning the honeymoon

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Book SynopsisThe Outer Hebrides lie 40 miles to the west of mainland Scotland, forming a barrier to the North Atlantic. Culturally distinct from early prehistory, the islands contain a wealth of historical and archaeological monuments, including the standing stones at Callanish, the magnificent St Clement’s church at Rodel as well as numerous brochs, castles, Pitish houses, croft houses and industrial and military buildings. In addition to descriptions of key historic sites from prehistory onwards and gazetteers covering every place of historical interest, this book also traces the development of the modern environment and landscape of the islands, enabling the visitor to appreciate the sites within their historical and cultural context.Trade Review'In short, this is an excellent and informative book, one which – I suspect – many people will carry in the glove compartment of their car while driving north or south through these islands’ -- Donald Murray, * Stornoway Gazette *'A well-researched guide covering all facets of island life… this book is perfect for anyone looking to diversify their knowledge of Scottish history' * Scottish Field *

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Book SynopsisIf you’re worried about your child making friends or being bullied, read this book.Every child feels like a social outcast at times — we all have, it’s a badge of growing up. But for some children, a host of factors lead to longer periods of exclusion. It’s heartbreaking to watch but now, renowned education, social skills and ADHD expert, Caroline Maguire, offers clear guidance and support so you can help your child turn things around fast – even in just a few weeks. Bringing together a decade of work with families dealing with chronic social dilemmas, you’ll discover how to use Caroline’s highly effective Play Better Plan to help your child thrive again. Through a series of social strategies and skills including how to target behaviours for change, understanding how children learn and how to choose alternative behaviours, you’ll discover how you can be the best coach for your child and quite literally help them change their life.This book is for every parent who has ever worried about their child fitting it - because no one wants to ever hear their child ask why will no one play with me?Trade ReviewParents worry when their kids struggle academically, but they lose sleep when their kids don't have friends. This is the book that will teach those parents how to help their child be more socially successful, happier, and more confident. For the families who need it, this book will be a great relief. * Dr. Ari Tuckman, PsyD, MBA, Psychologist and Author *This book is a game changer; it is going to transform the lives of so many children (and parents) for the better. Caroline Maguire’s passion and knowledge to help parents find real-life, functional solutions to their children’s social skills are showcased front and center with this book. Why Will No One Play with Me? is a reader-friendly, practical guide, a beacon of hope and actionable help for a problem parents too often think they’ll have to live with for life. Once you read this book, you’ll see why you’ll never have to hear your child ask that heartbreaking question again. * Dr. Ned Hallowell, Best-selling Author of Driven to Distraction *

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Book SynopsisSelf-care is the essential action of looking after your mind, body and soul. Dip into this book whenever your energy is flagging and choose one of its many quick and easy self-care tips, from gaining strength with invigorating walks and delicious, healthy food to treating yourself to a slow evenings of face masks and hot soaks. This soothing collection of self-care ideas and inspiring words contains the pick-me-up you need.

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Book SynopsisTara Brach is an internationally renowned teacher of mindfulness, meditation, emotional healing and spiritual awakening. She is the author of Radical Acceptance and Trusting the Gold, and her weekly podcasted talk and meditation is downloaded by over 3 million people each month. Tara is the senior teacher and founder of Insight Meditation Center of Washington, DC. She lives in Great Falls, VA with her husband and dog.Trade ReviewRadical Acceptance offers us an invitation to embrace ourselves with all our pain, fear and anxieties, and to step lightly yet firmly on the path of understanding and compassion. Please enjoy this nourishing and healing book. * Thich Nhat Hanh *an insightful, warmhearted and important contribution to the emerging field of therapeutic mindfulness * Tara Bennett-Goleman *Offers gentle wisdom and tender healing * Jack Kornfield *A clear, practical and caring guide...essentials * Sharon Salzberg *

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Book SynopsisFind your fresh start by learning how to cope with anxiety and become a calmer, happier and more grounded person with this simple and accessible guide''Remarkable, pioneering, could change your life'' Daily Mail_______This is a book for anyone experiencing anxiety, guiding you through simple ways to ease panic, dread and fear in the uncertainty of modern life.The Anxiety Solution is a simple and inspiring guide to reducing anxiety from former sufferer and qualified clinical hypnotherapist, and host of The Calmer You podcast, Chloe Brotheridge.Chloe will help you understand why we feel anxious and will equip you with techniques to help manage the symptoms and start living a happier, more confident life.Based on the latest scientific research and her unique programme which has already helped hundreds of clients, The Anxiety Solution will show you how to regain contrTrade ReviewThe Anxiety Solution is your roadmap to a calmer, happier and more confident you. * from publisher's description *Remarkable, pioneering, could change your life * Daily Mail *A barnstorming debut * Balance *Brotheridge has a clear and simple method to help readers break free from the cycle of panic and dread, by arming them with various tools and techniques * Scotsman *This is a book for anyone experiencing anxiety - at home, in school or at work, in social situations or on their own - one that will benefit everyone from worried mums to stressed teens * Eastern Daily Press, Top 10 Books on Mental Health & Psychology *A clear and simple method to help readers break free from the cycle of panic and dread by arming them with various tools and techniques that can retrain the brain's thinking * Wise Living Magazine *

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Book SynopsisSusan Cain, New York Times bestselling author of Quiet: The world could surely use a little more love, a little more compassion, and a little more wisdom. In Love for Imperfect Things, Haemin Sunim shows us how to cultivate all three, and to find beauty in the most imperfect of things--including your very own self.A #1 internationally bestselling book of spiritual wisdom about learning to love ourselves, with all our imperfections, by the Buddhist author of The Things You Can See Only When You Slow DownHearing the words be good to yourself first, then to others was like being struck by lightning.Many of us respond to the pressures of life by turning inward and ignoring problems, sometimes resulting in anxiety or depression. Others react by working harder at the office, at school, or at home, hoping that this will make ourselves and the people we love happier. But what if b

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Book Synopsis‘Our favourite stylist is back – we can't stop drooling over Selina Lake's new book...’ Mollie Makes In Natural Living Style, Selina Lake reveals how to create a beautiful and stylish home that is as natural, plastic-free and sustainable as possible. In Inspirations, Selina starts by revealing the concepts that inspire her: natural decor, living simply, mindful consumption, recycling, upcycling and reducing plastic waste. She looks at materials suited to the natural living look, including wood, bamboo, cork, recycled glass and upcycled materials. In Textures, she focuses on organic fabrics, fibres such as coir and rattan and eco-friendly paints. Finally, she shows how to style the home using lighting, decorative objects, vintage pieces, garden flowers and house plants. In the second section, Natural Living Spaces, Selina shows how sustainability and style can go hand in hand in living rooms, kitchens, bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices and even utility rooms. In The Natural Garden, she steps outside to discuss green gardening, growing your own produce and venturing further afield to camp, travel and explore. Throughout, eco-friendly tips and hints will inspire those who want to lighten their footprint on the planet. Last but not least, the Natural Resources section will help readers get the look and create a sustainable, eco-friendly home of their own.Trade Review‘the best new books on eco-living’ – The Sunday TimesThey say change starts at home. What I’ve come away with from Natural Living Styleare all kinds of ideas for reducing plastics and waste around the home in favour of natural or greener alternatives. As it turns out, they can be functional, sustainable and That’s inspired living. – Try Small ThingsBeautifully illustrated with photography by Rachel Whiting, ‘Natural Living Style’ will motivate you to take the next steps to living well, happy in the knowledge that you are making a difference now and for future generations. – Arkansas Democrat GazetteLake demonstrates how to make your home ecofriendly, while not sacrificing style. – Flea Market Décor

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Book SynopsisAs a child, Lily knew she was bad. By the age of 13, she had killed someone with a thought, spread untold disease, and spied on her friends. Only by performing a series of secret routines could she correct her wrongdoing. But it was never enough. She had a severe case of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, and it ruled her life. A startling true story.Trade Review'Often as chilling as Sylvia Plath's The Bell Jar, but also full of so much inner and external turbulence that it reminded me at times of The Bourne Identity and Memento. Readers will root for Lily, even when she is attempting to run away from the realities - and sometimes authorities - chasing her ... an intense heart-rending roller coaster of a book ... Because We Are Bad is the most engaging and well-written account of mental health experiences I have read and should be on the reading lists of courses for mental health professionals.' – WILL BLACK, HUFFINGTON POST 'It's a fascinating read... Buy the book! Buy the book!' – JO GOOD, BBC RADIO LONDON'Remarkable... She writes with literary poise and a gift for mordant observation and self-deprecating humor that belie her youth. I hope this book finds a wide readership. It will offer solace to OCD sufferers who will understand that they are not alone and who might gain hope of remission; for other readers, it will provide a harrowing sense of what many OCD sufferers have to endure just to get through the day.' – SCOTT STOSSEL, WASHINGTON POST'A harrowingly honest memoir of profound psychological struggle. In her courageous book, the author offers compelling insight into the pain and destructive power of OCD as well as the resilience of a young woman determined to beat the odds.' – KIRKUS REVIEWS'London-based model and journalist Bailey offers an authentic and stunning account of her struggle with obsessive compulsive disorder in this beautifully-rendered memoir.' – PUBLISHERS WEEKLY'Because We Are Bad is an emotional, challenging read. Lily takes us deep into the heart of the illness but she is also a deft writer, and even the darkest moments are peppered with wit and wry observations.' – JAMES LLOYD, OCD-UK'A fascinating read. It's brilliantly written; I felt inside your head.' – RAY D'ARCY SHOW, RTE RADIO 1'I laughed, I cried. I could not put this book down. Intensely moving with flashes of black humour, Because We Are Bad is the compelling account of one young woman's experience of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.' – ROSANNA GREENSTREET, FREELANCE JOURNALISTTable of ContentsTABLE OF CONTENTS 1. CHESBURY HOSPITAL. Lily Bailey is in Chesbury Hospital, a private facility in London for patients with mental and physical illnesses. Lily is 19. 'The observation room is next to the nurses’ station; they keep you there until you are no longer a risk to yourself.' 2. MY FRIEND. Lily is in the playground, but her imaginary friend is not the others. She lives in her head all the time. 'Two of us sat side by side in my head, woven together, inseparable. She didn’t even have a name; she was just She. Really, it was hard to say where She ended and I began.' 3. THE LETTER. Lily gets a letter from school, which must contain terrible news. Lily hides the letter from her grandmother because this terrible news must not reach her father and mother. Lily is bad. Very bad. Her cousin has died: Lily killed him with a thought. 4. NEW SCHOOL. It is Lily's first day at Buxton House. The other children laugh at Lily. She repeats the words: 'Fresh start. Fresh start. Fresh start.' Lily creeps into her sister's room because Ella could stop breathing at any moment. It is important to check that Ella is alive. 5. MUM AND DAD. Lily is told to be concerned with hygiene when visiting the swimming pool. Lily resolves to take this very seriously. Her routines intensify. Intrusive thoughts pop into her head. Mum and Dad's arguing worsens. 6. SWEARING IN CHURCH. 'Church is not the place for these words, but we can’t make them go away. Fucking boring ass church. Crap, fuck, shit, wanker, cunt.' Lily is one of the best at maths, but when Lily makes a mistake her friend in her head says: 'Stupid. Stupid. Stupid'. 7. MOST APOLOGETIC GIRL. At the Buxton House Leavers’ Awards, Lily receives an unusual award. ‘I’m sorry I was laughing when you walked past me in the corridor yesterday. I want you to know it was about something Mia said. I wasn’t laughing at you.’ 8. HAMBLEDON. When she moves to boarding school, Lily's routines intensify. 'Recording our mistakes has become our full-time occupation. Most words are generated when interacting with other people, like at mealtimes or when everyone is hanging out in the dorm.' She lists her errors for 4 hours a day. 9. RUNNING FROM WORDS. Lily takes up athletics to flee from the lists that form in her heads. If she can run fast enough, the exertion - the sheer breathlessness - will silence her mind. 10. STUMBLING. Unable to keep up with her routines and overwhelmed with her lists, Lily's world finally collapses. She rushed to the bathroom. 'We curl up in a ball and rock back and forward. Normally the cold tiles make us feel better, but today they don't' 11. SPECIAL NEEDS DEPARTMENT. Lily has to take GCSEs and is awarded 'extra time' because she is a 'slow processor'. Her friend in her head takes issue with the extra time Lily has been given. She scolds her: 'Lying scummy cheat. Lying scummy cheat. Lying scummy cheat.' 12. COMING HOME. Lily feigns an illness so that she is discharged from school. Her mother picks her up and takes her to a homeopathic doctor who prescribes some pills. Her mother also takes Lily to a GP, who finds her iron is low. She is referred to a specialist 13. DOCTOR, DOCTOR. At a psychiatric hospital, Lily meets Dr Finch for the first time. Her friend insists there is no need to see this doctor. Has she ever let her down? Dr Finch says Lily has OCD: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. Her friend is unhappy. 'OCD is a mental disorder. What we do is good' 14. PILLS, PILLS, PILLS. Having an invisible friend is unusual in OCD, Dr Finch explains. She says that Lily is not a bad person, but is worried about being a bad person. Lily must do CBT, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. She tells Lily to rest from her routines. Lily's friend is unhappy and mocks her. 15. DRIVING. Lily goes on a car journey with Dr Finch. Lily's friend is protesting, whining. Dr Funch says: ‘You know who your “friend” reminds me of? A wife beater. She beats you up in your head and calls you names when you don’t do what she says, and you follow her instructions because you’re scared' 16. THOSE WHO LOVE ME. Dr Finch sets Lily homework of graded exposure. To help cure her OCD, she has to resist recording lists of people she cares the least about. Lily decides she must do everything to make Dr Finch happy. But Lily wants to stop taking the anti-depressants she has been prescribed 17. THAILAND. Working in a nursery in London, Lily fears she has abused the children or that their food is unhygienic. During a gap year at a Thai orphanage, Lily's intrusive thoughts mock her. Her friend cackles about the basic washing up: 'Are you going to get sick?' 18. DUBLIN. Lily starts an English degree at Trinity College, lodging at university halls in Rathmines. The voice in her head grows frantic during Freshers Week, and she writes to Dr Finch about managing her OCD. Dr Finch says: 'Tackling OCD involves taking risks to find out what actually happens' 19. IT IS MY FAULT. Things reach a crisis point in Lily's life and she decides to give up her battle against the voice in her head, her OCD, the endless list-making and routines. She is found by her university friends and an ambulance is called 20. MENTAL WARD. Lily is transferred from intensive care in an Irish hospital to the psychiatric unit. She tells the psychiatrist: ‘I’m a bad person. I spend my life trying to be good and it’s never enough.’ ‘Is there anything else?’ ‘I love my doctor. I’m obsessed by her. It’s not an OCD thing.' 21. HARLEY STREET. Back in London after returning from Ireland, Lily is festering, writing endless lists. She is taken to a private consultation in Harley Street. Dr Dax says she will admit Lily to a private hospital in London, Chesbury. Lily escapes from her parents and ends up in a high-rise flat. 22. URINE TEST. Worried that she will contract HIV and die, Lily is forced to give blood - and a urine sample is demanded. Lily recites the Old list: I am preoccupied with four categories: BITCH LIAR, BODILY FUNCTIONS and PERVERT. 23. LOSER, FRIEND. Lily's list-making continues apace as her obsessive compulsions continue even during treatment, but she finds a friend and soulmate in Frankie and they have adventures together, breaking into an old part of the Victorian hospital building. 24. SKATING. Lily complains that Dr Dax at Chesbury Hospital is not giving her CBT for her OCD. 'I scream at her and ask her why she keeps changing my medication without explanation. My SPOILT category is going into overdrive, but for once, I don’t care.' 25. ASHLEAVES. Lily is transferred to a rural hospital. She still goes through her OCD routines, including the list-making, but her medication is stablised – and she is given CBT to combat her obsessive behaviour 26. NURSERY. Discharged from the hospital, Lily starts work at a local nursery in London. 'I picture the 0.01% of germs that couldn’t be washed off by the antibacterial soap crawling from my naked fingers deep into an apple segment, ready to be delivered into the innocent mouth of an unsuspecting child' 27. JOURNALISM. Still suffering from OCD, Lily gets an internship at a local magazine and meets an attractive surfer dude, Doug. Lily wonders if she is introducing obscene terms into the articles she writes. 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