Self Help & Mindfulness Books

Book SynopsisAre you a narcissist? Do you know someone who is? Contrary to popular belief, narcissists do not love themselves, or anyone else. They are people who cannot accept their true selves, constructing instead a fixed mask that hides emotional numbness - an inability to feel. In this groundbreaking study, Dr Alexander Lowen, a world-renowned psychoanalyst, uses his extensive clinical experience to demonstrate ho feelings can be restored and the integrity of the self regained.Trade ReviewLos Angeles Times Thoughtful and provocative.

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Book SynopsisIn The Betrayal Bond, Dr. Carnes presents an in-depth study of painful relationships; why they form, who is most susceptible, and how they become so powerful.

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Book SynopsisExplains how people who are clinically dead can have a transformative experience, illustrating the stories of people who have gone through a Near Death Experience (NDE). This title states that our consciousness does not always coincide with brain functions, and shows that consciousness can even be experienced separate from the body.Trade Review"Dr. Pim van Lommel's Consciousness Beyond Life is an exciting, informative, and thorough overview of near-death experiences. As one of the foremost experts in the field, his work moves us closer to rational comprehension of human kind's deepest mystery- life after death." -- Raymond A. Moody MD,PhD, author of Life After Life "In Consciousness Beyond Life, cardiologist Pim van Lommel constructs a model of consciousness that courageously builds on all we know. The resulting view is... bright and hopeful... and has the redeeming feature of being consistent with scientific data, which in our era makes all the difference." -- Dr. Larry Dossey "Pim van Lommel shows that the symphony of human consciousness does continue... [even] at the portals of death. His evidence is robust, and can no longer be ignored either by the science community, or by society at large." -- Dr. Ervin Laszlo "Most books on NDEs only touch on some of the ideas that are presented, but the distinctive contribution of this book is that it presents and defends a complete theory of consciousness... What a brilliant, erudite and magisterial book. A magnificent achievement, clearly a landmark book. " -- Dr. Kenneth Ring, Professor Emeritus of Psychology, University of Connecticut "Consciousness Beyond Life confronts the apparent enigma of clear thinking, accurate perception, and enhanced memory in people who are clinically dead. This rigorous and provocative book may change our ideas about the mind and how we practice medicine." -- Bruce Greyson, M.D., Carlson Professor of Psychiatry & Neurobehavioral Sciences at the University of Virginia School of Medicine "I highly recommend Consciousness Beyond Life. Van Lommel is convinced that NDEs are real experiences, not just some sort of brain malfunction. He... has studied NDEs for more than 20 years and this is an authoritative look, with solid medical background. " -- Dr. Charles T. Tart, Ph.D. "There have been several books published which explore consciousness, the near-death experience, or the brain, but van Lommel's book is the most comprehensive... Human beings are something more than physical bodies. There is life after death. Read Consciousness Beyond Life and expand your mind with hope." -- Basil & Spice "The most significant contribution to the field to appear in many years, containing as it does [van Lommel's] mature philosophical reflections on the implications of the findings of his study on near-death experiences in survivors of cardiac arrest." -- David Lorimer, editor of the Network Review

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Book SynopsisWith a new foreword by Ken BlanchardThe original, bestselling blockbuster which has transformed businesses world wide.The blockbuster number one international bestselling phenomenon is back not that it ever really went away. This easily-read story quickly demonstrates three very practical management techniques: One Minute Goals, One Minute Praisings and One Minute Reprimands.The One Minute Manager also includes information on several studies in medicine and in the behavioural sciences, which help readers understand why these apparently simple methods work so well with so many people. The book is brief, the language is simple, and best of all it works.

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Book SynopsisRelax, unwind and soak up the wisdom of the sloth with the slowest page turner you'll ever read.From tidying and Hygge, to living Lagom, the endless pressure to be happier, live better, sleep soundly, and eat mindfully can be exhausting. But this year's lifestyle trend finally delivers the perfect antidote welcome to the year of the sloth.Sloths are mindfulness in action. Contemplative, deliberate, relaxed, and focused. They resist the rat race, the incessant pressures from society to be more productive, and they don't care how many steps they've logged on their fitness tracker. Long-limbed, a little bit shaggy, and a lot wide-eyed, they're wonderful creatures, not to mention completely adorable.Here you can enjoy take-it-slow wisdom inspired by sloths; including advice on sleep (more restorative than a 6am run), eating and exercise' (sloths are the original pioneers of slow food and yoga after all), work (did you know that lazy people have higher IQs?), family life, and love.Dispelli

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Book SynopsisJourney through the seven feminine archetypes to rediscover your essential self. Journey through the archetypal wisdom of the divine feminine to gain a better understanding of your psyche, reclaim your essential self, and activate the life you desire. Guiding you to awaken the wisdom of your feminine soul, Mara Branscombe presents an inspiring look at the seven feminine archetypes that prevail in the modern psyche—Maiden, Mother, Sage, Huntress, Lover, Mystic, and Queen. She explains the continuing arc of influence these feminine archetypes have throughout different stages of life, sometimes dormant, sometimes prominent. Revealing the positive impact the archetypes can have if we embrace them and live them consciously, Mara explores each archetype’s beneficial qualities, its connections to the physical-emotional-mental body, and its shadow aspects. She shares step-by-step creative practices, guided visualisations, mind-body rituals, and soulful poetry to help you embody each archetype, including inviting in the light aspects and integrating the shadow. She also shares embodiment techniques to help you shift your consciousness and untangle from the habitual and unconscious patterns that dim your vital spark. Encouraging you to stay open to all archetypes, rather than concentrating solely on the archetype you are living right now, this guide shows how to weave the fine strands of the different archetypes together in a divine feminine way to help you reclaim your wholeness. By viewing yourself and the world through the lens of the seven feminine archetypes, you will discover how each cycle and experience in life are part of the unfolding of your own living ceremony.Trade Review“Capturing the creative, intuitive, and feminine spirit that can and will transform our world, Sage, Huntress, Lover, Queen invites us to the edges of shadow and light to understand key archetypes, prioritize our love, and reclaim our feminine leadership.” * ELENA BROWER, mentor, artist, yoga and meditation teacher, and author of Practice You, Being You, an *“Sage, Huntress, Lover, Queen is a beautiful guide that leads to a deeper understanding of self. Through the teachings of powerful archetypes, Mara’s wisdom activates a remembering of who we are and why we are here. This book spoke deeply to the visionary, the healer, and the matriarch within my bones, and I highly recommend it to anyone who wishes to continue weaving their medicine into the world.” * ASHA FROST, indigenous medicine woman and author of You Are the Medicine *“Mara Branscombe mystically and masterfully weaves rituals, poetry, somatic practices, meditations, and movement throughout the pages of Sage, Huntress, Lover, Queen to inspire deep transformation. This book is an ever-expanding and rich portal for uncovering and revealing what must come forth from one’s Soul for their own healing and the healing that is and must continue to take place collectively.” * MICHELLE C. JOHNSON, intuitive healer, activist, and author of Skill in Action: Radicalizing Your Yo *“There is healing in these pages. As we journey through the archetypes, we reclaim our power and sojourn with all of the parts of ourselves that are ready for healing, rebirth, and renewal.” * TRACEE STANLEY, founder of Empowered Life Circle and author of Radiant Rest and The Luminous Self *“Mara’s words are true homecoming for the feminine. To read it is to remember. This book invites us to reclaim our power and restore what we have lost and forgotten. A deep and satiating read.” * ALLY MAZ, entrepreneur, yoga teacher, and author of Girlvana *“Thank you, Mara, for giving women a map to explore the power of archetypes to embody the many dimensions of our full spectrum. Each chapter offers juicy practices, prose, and poetry to embrace the fullness of one’s life through the feminine lens while meeting the shadows that arise along the way. An empowerment offering for these soulful times.” * SHIVA REA, international yoga teacher and author of Tending the Heart Fire *“Mara Branscombe is passionately committed to inspiring each reader to live the most empowered, creative, and authentic life possible. She goes far beyond her own beautiful words of inspiration as she provides an abundance of practical tools (meditation, journaling, rituals, and more) for the genuine seeker to use to immerse herself in an active physical/emotional/spiritual exploration of any or all of the seven sacred female archetypes highlighted in Sage, Huntress, Lover, Queen. Branscombe links the weaving of personal accountability and divine feminine wisdom to the urgent necessity of bringing healing to our world in this sincere and encouraging call to awakening.” * ROBIN ROSE BENNETT, herbalist and author of Healing Magic and The Gift of Healing Herbs *“Mara’s latest book, Sage, Huntress, Lover, Queen, reads almost like a map helping you understand your inner-world, while navigating the outer one. Poetic, insightful, and deeply practical, Mara helps you understand the transitions in life through a compelling and original look at the archetypes. This book provides equal amounts of practical information with a wisdom that seems almost otherworldly.” * ALLY BOGARD, teacher and cofounder of Gaiatri Yoga Training Program *“In Sage, Huntress, Lover, Queen, Mara Branscombe unfolds rich female archetypes in order to help women reconnect with and harmonize the very attributes that empower an awakened and authentic life. Through the journeywork and envisioning we discover, in the truest sense, the wisdom of the female psyche. It is both mystic and medicine, fertile ground for discovering your soul’s calling.” * Dr. Michele Kambolis, author of When Women Rise *“In this book, Mara beautifully interweaves stories of feminine archetypes and provides invaluable guided meditations, journaling prompts, ceremonies to heal and awaken the soul.” * Erika Buenaflor, M.A., J.D., author of Cleansing Rites of Curanderismo and Veneration Rites of Curan *“Unlock and unleash your feminine power by discovering the feminine archetypes within yourself. Mara's latest book Sage, Huntress, Lover, Queen is a beautiful tribute to the sacred feminine. The archetypal insights and exercises in this book will give you a deeper understanding of yourself and guide you on the path to personal liberation. Read this amazing book and activate the wisdom of your feminine soul. Reclaiming your inner feminine power is truly a radical act of love for yourself and the whole world.” * Esther Haasnoot, founder of Global Heart magazine. *Table of ContentsIntroductionEvoking the Divine Feminine Way, Revealing the Archetypes Feminine Archetypes: Understanding Self and Reclaiming Wholeness | The Wisdom Inside the Feminine Archetypes | Living with the Archetypes | Change as the Path and the Process | The Essential Self | Shifting Consciousness: Embodying the Feminine Way | Creative Channels Alive | How to Use This Book | A Fine Silk Weave: Reclaiming Your Feminine Power Chapter 1 – The Maiden Reclaiming Creativity, Restoring Authenticity Who Is the Maiden? | The Maiden’s Voyage | Tracking the Narrative | Embody the Maiden Archetype | Working with the Maiden’s Shadow | Steppingstones along the River | Persephone: The Maiden Who Rises from the Underworld | Practices for Embodying the Maiden Chapter 2 – The Mother Foraging Love to Fortify Spirit Evolving the Essential Mother in You | Mothering to Unearth Creative Potential | Nurturing as a Path of Expansion and Love | Into the Womb Zone | Healing the Mother Wound: Breaking Old Cycles, Amplifying Goodness | Mother Fatigue: When the Shadow Calls | My Body, My Temple: A Journey of Radical Honoring | Transform the Victim/ Martyr Narrative: Free the Creative Channels | Embrace Your Inner Child: Heal to Reveal Your True Nature | The Gaia Connection: Ignite Life Force, Honor Abundance | Perspective: Old Self Dying, New Self Emerging | Your Epic Love Story | Practices for Embodying the Mother Chapter 3 – Sage Spirit Intuitive Waters Flow Connecting to Your Inner Sage | Attune to Your Current Frequency | Trusting Your Intuitive Voice | Intuitive Listening: A Lifelong Pursuit | Reveal the Sage’s Shadow | Naming Emotional Debris: Empowering Vulnerability | The Power of Choice: A Sage’s Tool | A Sage’s Process: Pillars of Creativity to Activate Intuitive States | Mythic Connection: Goddess Isis, a Visionary Legend | Befriend Your Elder Wisdom | Practices for Embodying the Sage Chapter 4 – The HuntressVisionary, Activist, Warrior Spirit Who Is the Huntress? | When the Shadow Rules: Your Huntress Wake-Up Call | Tracking the Origin of Fear: Wrestling Dragons to Ignite Sovereignty | The Imprint of Fear in Your History | Hunt and Gather: Consciously Crafting the Life You Desire | Mythic Muse: Kali, Goddess of Creation, Destruction, and Revolution | The Huntress Tool Kit: Strategies for an Empowered Life | The Huntress Invitation: Mindful Activation for Clear Vision | The Huntress Matrix | Practices for Embodying the Huntress Chapter 5 – The Lover Dancer of Intimacy, Self-Love Alchemist, Compassionate Revolutionary Who Is the Lover? | Love as the Ultimate Resource: The Invitation Awaits | The Lover Lost in the Shadows | Working through Unresolved Pain to Access Deep Healing | The Power of Forgiveness: Living with Compassion | Embodied Self-Love as the Baseline | Your Body, Your Temple: Revolutionary Self-Acceptance | Beyond Roles and Attachments: Love as the Source of Bliss | Mythic Muse: Oshun, Orisha Goddess of Love and Abundance | The Sovereign and Liberated Lover: Accessing Pure Intimacy | Generating the Frequency of Love: To Heal and Be in Service to the World | Practices for Embodying the Lover Chapter 6 – Awakening the Mystic Truth Seeker, Vision Holder, Divine SpaceExplorer Who Is the Mystic? | Why Align with Your Inner Mystic? | Visualization and Language: A Gateway into the Mystic’s Manifestation Process | Bridging Worlds: From the Ordinary to the Mysterious | The Unavailable Mystic: When Illusion Rules | The Tipping Point | Spiritual Bypassing: The Misuse of Power in Spiritual Practices | Beyond Smoke and Mirrors: Grounding Is Key to Developing Your Inner Mystic | Mystical Muse: Hildegard of Bingen | When the Mystic Calls: Learning How to Receive the Signals | Naming What Is True in the Moment | Liberating the Inner Voice | The Living Mystic Channels | The Mystic’s Matrix | The Mystic Builds Her Spirit House | Staying Current with Your Evolving Self | Trusting the Impulse: Refining Clarity | Practices for Embodying the MysticChapter 7 – The Queen Knowledge Weaver, Vision Activator, Evolved Leader Who Is the Queen? | Embody the Queen: Evolving the Feminine Way | Perfectionism Is Overrated: Activating Intention as the Path to Freedom | The Initiation: Honoring the Shadow to Source Transcendence | Accepting the Queen’s Crown: Boundaries, Soul Care, and Courage | The Queen’s Essence | The Queen Inside the Mind: Gateway Towards Manifestation and Liberation | Goddess Tara: Embodied Wisdom, Pure Compassion | The Call of Queenship: Integrating the Art of Divine Timing | The Queen’s Formula: Vision to Activate | Personal Sanctuary: Soul Fuel for a Fulfilled Life | The Beauty of Aging: Hone Your Craft, Live Your Wisdom | Wild Freedom: A Visualization to Empower Aging | Curiosity and Queendom | We Are the Divine Feminine of the Planet | Practices for Embodying the QueenChapter 8 – The Weaver’s Work Integrating the Soul Wisdom of the Feminine Archetypes The Weaver’s Work | Reclaiming the Feminine: Now Is the Time | Coming Home: The Archetypal Journey | The Weaver’s Craft: From Form to Spirit | The Weaver’s Code: Life as a Living Ceremony AppendixRituals and Wisdom Practices to Embody the Archetypes Index About the Author

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Book SynopsisWhen planning for the future we often ask, "What will the economy be doing this time next year?" Or, "What will be different ten years from now?" But forecasting is hard. The important events that will shape the future are inherently unpredictable. Instead, we should be asking a different question: What will be the same ten years from now? What will be the same one hundred years from now? Knowledge of the things that never change is more useful, and more important, than an uncertain prediction of an unknowable future. In Same As Ever, bestselling author Morgan Housel shares 24 short stories about the ways that life, behaviour, and business will always be the same. Armed with this knowledge of the unchanging, you will have a powerful new ability to think about risk, opportunity, and how to navigate the uncertainty of the future. As you see familiar themes repeat again and again in the years ahead, you'll find yourself nodding and saying, "Yep, same as ever."

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Book SynopsisARE YOU READY TO BELIEVE IN YOU? “Game-changing. Authentic. A must-read for every woman! Jamie is the real deal—and that’s rare.” —Glennon Doyle, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Untamed “Raw. Real. Powerful. Filled with vulnerability and grit. This book will inspire you to believe in your own power. It’s a book every woman needs!” —Sara Blakely, Founder SpanxImagine overcoming the things holding you back, breaking through the barrier of self-doubt and fully becoming the person YOU were BORN TO BE! In Believe IT, Jamie Kern Lima, founder of IT Cosmetics, shares the wild but true story of how a once struggling waitress turned her against-the-grain idea into an international bestselling sensation, eventually selling the company for over a billion dollars and becoming the first female CEO of a brand in L’Oréal’s 100+ year history. Faced with self-doubt, body-doubt, God-doubt, down to her last few dollars and told “No one is going to buy makeup from someone who has your body,” Jamie reveals for the first time what really went down, how she almost didn’t make it, how she learned to trust herself, and the powerful lessons you, too, can use to go from underestimated to unstoppable. With radical vulnerability and honesty, Jamie takes you on a journey through deeply personal stories of heartbreak and resilience—including accidentally finding out she was adopted when she was in her twenties and the reverberations this has had on all aspects of her life. Jamie also pulls back the curtain on her fight to change the beauty industry’s use of unrealistic images, on behalf of all the little girls who are about to start doubting themselves, and all of the grown women who still do. Spellbinding, riveting, with raw vulnerability and down-to-earth warmth, Believe IT shakes your soul and shows you that you, too, have what it takes to believe in yourself, trust yourself, and go from doubting you’re enough to knowing you’re enough! Do you have big goals, hopes, and dreams but let rejection get in the way? Do you struggle with feeling like you’re not enough and like success is something that happens to other people, but have a hard time believing it’s possible for you? Do you let past mistakes and failures hold you back? Do you know deep down inside that you were created for more, but somehow still doubt yourself? In Believe IT you’ll discover how to... -Overcome self-doubt -Gain the courage to take risks, an empower yourself and others -Tune into and trust your own intuition -Let go of your mistakes and insecurities -Turn down the volume on your inner critic -Handle the rejection, the haters, and the mean girls -Boost your confidence -Start your dream (and keep going!) -And much more… ​If you’ve ever doubted yourself or felt truly underestimated, this book will inspire a new kind of belief and confidence in you and your dreams!Trade Review“Empowering, soul-filling … Jamie will remind you of the strength and resilience inside of you! A phenomenal book by a phenomenal woman!” —Robin Roberts, Good Morning America“Believe IT helps you turn down the noise of your inner critic and tune into your most authentic inner voice.” —Jay Shetty, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Think Like a Monk, 5+ Billion View Video Creator“So Insightful and inspiring!” —Ellen DeGeneres, Television Host, Actress, Writer and Producer“Jamie is an inspiration! A genuine soul with a tenacious spirit and the heart of lion. We can learn a lot from incredible journey and her beautiful heart!” —Chrissy Metz, Actress, Singer, #1 New York Times bestselling author“Jamie’s story will inspire you to dream big dreams no matter how impossible they may seem.” —Victoria Osteen, New York Times bestselling author, Co-Pastor Lakewood Church“Powerful and purposeful! I love this book! Read Believe IT to unleash your potential, challenge your mindset, lift your heart, and connect with your authentic purpose. Such a great book by such a great human being!” —Tony Robbins, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author, entrepreneur, philanthropist“Thoughtful, Authentic, Inspiring. An invitation to find your dreams.” —Bob Goff, #1 New York Times bestselling Author, Love Does, Dream Big, Everybody Always“As I turned the pages of Believe It, I found myself rooting for Jamie to realize her dream. Then I discovered that her words and life are so contagious that I started rooting for myself!! That will happen to YOU...trust me...turn the pages and it will turn you around!” —John Maxwell, #1 New York Times bestselling author of 86 books, Speaker, & Pastor“Jamie Kern Lima is one of the most inspiring people I’ve ever met. Believe IT shows how she overcame self-doubt and judgement to achieve her dreams, and how you can too. It’s a must-read, Jamie is a role model for our times.” —Brendon Burchard, #1 New York Times bestselling author, High Performance Habits“BELIEVE IT is a real-life story that will give you the COURAGE to believe in your dreams and the roadmap to ACHIEVE them! “Buy this book! You deserve to read it!” —Mel Robbins, speaker and bestselling author The 5 Second Rule“If your faith is low and you're losing hope in your dream then BELIEVE IT is a-must-read! Jamie Kern Lima's story is a powerful reminder that all things are possible to those who believe. BELIEVE IT is your professional, personal and spiritual fill-up!” —De Von Franklin, New York Times bestselling author & Hollywood producer“From struggling waitress to billion dollar entrepreneur, I couldn’t put the book down! This book is for every person who knows deep down inside they’re made for more, and they just need to learn how to believe!” —David Bach, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Smart Women Finish Rich and The Latte Factor“Believe It will leave you laughing, crying, and moved by the story of a woman who believed she could. For the women who have been told you're too much and not enough in the same breath, and for anyone who has ever questioned if you’re capable of making a difference, this book is for you.” —Jenna Kutcher, Host of The Goal Digger Podcast“One of the most compelling, iconic, heartfelt, honest, and triumphant stories you will ever read! This is a book will not only make you a better business person but also a better human being.” —Jon Gordon, Bestselling author of The Energy Bus and the Power of Positive Leadership“Jamie’s inspiring story reveals the honest heartfelt journey that every successful person must endure: overcoming feelings of self-doubt and insecurity, following your intuition, and embracing relentless hope that it can all be made better. Read this book and learn how to do it in your own life.” —Rory Vaden, New York Times bestselling author of Take the Stairs“Jamie's story is the kind we need right now; a story about resilience and strength, trust and surrender, courage and confidence. This book reminds me of something worth remembering: my dreams are worthwhile, and when I believe in myself I’m actually unstoppable.” —Rachel Brathen, author of To Love and Let Go (@yoga_girl)“Game-changing. Authentic. A must read for every woman and every entrepreneur! Jamie is the real deal—and that’s rare.” —Glennon Doyle, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author, Untamed, Love Warrior“Raw. Real. Powerful. Filled with vulnerability and grit. This book will inspire you to believe in your own power. It’s a book every woman needs!” —Sara Blakely, Founder Spanx

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Book SynopsisThis best-selling combination planner and journal from Brendon Burchard the world's #1 high performance coach and #1 New York Times bestselling author of High Performance Habits will help you strategize your life and increase your performance.This productivity planner is the ultimate tool to help you achieve your goals and become the best version of yourself! It includes writing prompts, self-assessments, and calendars all backed by science and Brendon's 20-plus years of coaching the highest performers in business, athletics, entertainment, and beyond. The High Performance Planner is a 2-in-1 day planner and journal based on the world''s largest study of how high performers increase productivity, set goals, prioritize projects, outperform their peers, and create the positive mindset and habits needed to win the day. Through morning mindset journal prompts, daily goal boxes, evening scorecards, weekly habit assessme

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Book Synopsis"A hands-on, real talk guide for navigating the hot-button issues that so many families struggle with" - Reese WitherspoonDo you find yourself taking on the lion's share of all the thankless, invisible but time-consuming work in the home? FAIR PLAY is the first book that shows you that there can be a different way: a way to get more done, with less fuss, in a way that feels more balanced.Eve Rodsky is changing society one relationship at a time, by coming up with a 21st-century solution to an age-old problem: women shouldering the brunt of domestic responsibilities, the mental load, the emotional labour. Everything that is required to keep the fridge full, the children's homework in their bags, and the household running. The unequal division of all this invisible work in relationships is a recipe for disaster, but no one has offered a real solution to this dilemma, until now. Eve Rodsky was tired of always being the one who has to remember to buy loo roll, or to book the family's dentist appointments, or to send the thank you cards - all while working full time. So Eve decided to do what she does every day as an organisational management consultant: Organise. She conducted original research with more than 500 couples to figure out WHAT the invisible work in a family actually is and HOW to get it done effectively and all in a way that makes relationships even stronger. FAIR PLAY identifies the 100 main tasks in any relationship, and then divides those tasks fairly (not necessarily equally) so that both parties contribute their fair share. If we don't learn to rebalance our home life and reclaim some time to develop the skills and passions that keep us unique, then we risk losing our right to be interesting, not just to our partner, but to ourselves. Getting this right isn't a luxury, it's a necessity for a happy, lasting partnership. Part how-to guide for couples, part modern relationship manifesto, FAIR PLAY offers an innovative system with a completely original lexicon to discuss how relationships actually work ... and how we can make them work better.Trade ReviewI'm so impressed with the Fair Play handbook.Not only did Eve break down every taskthat a couple is responsible for, but she managedto create a system where dividing thosetasks is fun, insightful, and gratifying. Herapproach is filled with love, humor, wisdom,and the idea that if we can work togetherand acknowledge each other's strengths andweaknesses, we can build better, stronger,and longer-lasting relationships. -- Reese WitherspoonFair Play is a game-changing guide to reclaimingmore time in our lives by dividingdomestic work in a deceptively simple newway. This system of dealing virtual 'cards' toshare the work it takes to run a household isrevolutionary and can help you succeed andtruly thrive in all aspects of your life! -- Arianna Huffington, founder and CEO Thrive GlobalFair Play gives us permission to create ourown values that introduce equity into ourhouseholds. Imagine what could be differentabout you, your relationships, and the world,if we collectively decided to play fair. -- Alexis Jemal, JD, LCSW, PhD, assistant professor, Silberman School of Social Work, Hunter CollegeThere are three 'people' in every busy relationship:Person A, Person B, and the systemthat governs them. When things feel overwhelming,most people point at themselvesor their partner to explain it, but more oftenthan not the system itself is the problem.This is brilliantly illustrated in Fair Play,where Eve Rodsky makes the existing systemvisible and provides a clear path to builda new one that enables readers to focus onwhat their family values most. -- Greg McKeown, author of EssentialismFair Play is what every busy parent needs toshed resentment, move beyond blame, andreconnect with each other. By easing thehome burdens and working collaboratively,parents will fi nd the key to a happier marriageand more family joy. -- Tovah Klein, PhD, author of How Toddlers ThriveIf your family is struggling to achieve ahappy division of household labor, read thisbook. Fair Play offers practical tools formaximizing peace and minimizing resentment-while freeing up all parties to pursue. -- Laura Vanderkam, author of I Know How She Does It and Juliet's School of Possibilities[An] impressive debut. . . Couples searching for ways to better manage their families and achieve a balance of domestic work will benefit from Rodsky's actionable strategy * Publisher's Weekly *"Watch out for Eve Rodsky. Reese Witherspoon's media company, Hello Sunshine, has anointed her as the Marie Kondo of relationships, and we think they might be on to something * BookPage *

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Book SynopsisForeword by Philippa Perry‘Based on groundbreaking research that has the power to change the lives of countless children - and the adults who love them.’ – Susan Cain, New York Times bestselling author of Quiet'A necessary and important book.' - Philippa Perry, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Book You Wish Your Parents Had ReadAre you a hardy and resilient dandelion, or are you a more sensitive and fragile orchid?Building on the definitions of introvert, extrovert or highly sensitive, The Orchid and the Dandelion exposes – for the first time – how a combination of environmental and genetic factors contribute to what makes us who we are. This breakthrough research explains why some people struggle where others succeed, why happiness comes so easily to some while frustrations weigh more heavily on others.In The Orchid and the Dandelion, Dr W. Thomas Boyce – one of the world’s foremost researchers in the field of pediatric health – presents findings that children have two very different responses to their environments. While some children are like dandelions and can thrive in almost any environment, there are others who, like orchids, are much more reactive and susceptible to their surroundings. Now we finally have a scientific framework to understand people and how to address their unique needs to help them find their fullest potential.This groundbreaking book draws on extensive research into genetics and the exploding field of epigenetics, examples and real stories that will re-frame how we think about orchid and dandelion children – and the adults those children have become. By understanding which of us are, genetically and environmentally speaking, the orchids of this world, Dr Boyce explains how to care for and parent our children – the true orchids. He shows how we can help them thrive by sharing insights and lessons from his thirty years of research in the field.Trade ReviewThis is a necessary and important book. -- Philippa Perry * Guardian *Groundbreaking research that has the power to change the lives of countless children—and the adults who love them. -- Susan Cain, New York Times bestselling author of QuietThis is the first parenting book I've read in a while that is based on common sense and science. It made me step back and look at each of my four children through different eyes. It is a powerful, groundbreaking read. And if you do have an orchid, it will help you parent them through even the hardest of times. -- Lorraine Candy, Sunday Times MagazineA book for parents bewildered by their impossibly spirited children, for teachers interested in understanding the range of children in their care, for psychologists wanting insights into individual differences, and for students of the human condition everywhere. . . The Orchid and the Dandelion absorbed me like a novel. -- Psychology TodayA skilled pediatrician, a gifted scientist, and a lucid writer. He has a deep understanding of the “orchid child” and its underlying biology, and he has a compelling story to tell. There is an extensive audience of parents and teachers whose lives will be touched by this book. The well-being of their children and their students will reap enormous benefits from what Tom Boyce can teach us all about the valleys and the mountaintops of child development -- Jack P. Shonkoff M.D., Director, Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University; Professor of Pediatrics, Harvard Medical School and Boston Children’s HospitalIt’s a must read for all parents, teachers, and psychologists! -- John M. Gottmann, Ph.D., New York Times bestselling author of Raising an Emotionally Intelligent ChildA true gift to parents and teachers globally -- Elissa S. Epel, Ph.D., Department of Psychiatry, UCSFTable of ContentsSection - i: Introductory Note by Robert Coles Section - ii: Foreword by T. Berry Brazelton Section - iii: Introduction Chapter - 1: A Tale of Two Children Chapter - 2: The Noise and the Music Chapter - 3: Lemon Juice, Fire Alarms, and an Unanticipated Discovery Chapter - 4: An Orchestration of Orchids and Dandelions Chapter - 5: Where Do Orchids (and Dandelions) Come From? Chapter - 6: No Two Children Are Raised in the Same Family Chapter - 7: The Kindness and Cruelty of Children Chapter - 8: Sowing and Tilling the Gardens of Childhood Chapter - 9: The Arc of Life for Orchids and Dandelions Chapter - 10: The Sins of the Fathers, the Means of Grace Chapter - 11: Conclusion: Helping All Children Thrive Section - iv: Coda: An Eden Rendered Whole, the Orchid and the Dandelion Acknowledgements - v: Acknowledgements Section - vi: Glossary Section - vii: Notes Index - viii: Index

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Book Synopsis'Like a best friend, Jordanna will hold your hand and guide you towards your dream life.' - Melissa Ambrosini, bestselling author of Mastering Your Mean Girl'Witty, practical and laugh out loud funny.' - Cassie Mendoza-Jones, You Are EnoughEveryone can manifest. We're all doing it-every second of every day-without even realising it. For years, journalist and podcaster Jordanna Levin thought that she was psychic. She would worry about things and they would come true. But she wouldn't just worry; she would feel them, take subconscious action towards them and believe with every cell of her being that they would happen-and most of the time, they did. A broken foot, a cancelled flight, a tragic love story... the list went on. She soon realised that she wasn't just predicting the future, she was manifesting it. Until one day she changed the game. If she could manifest mishaps and disasters, why not the things she actually wanted?In this warm and witty book, Jordanna shares her personal experiences and struggles along with her foolproof equation for manifesting whatever you desire, from your dream job to a lasting relationship. Whether you're a matter-of-fact skeptic or a somewhat hippie yoga-lover, Make It Happen will empower you to take ownership of your life and create anything you want.Trade Review'Like a best friend, Jordanna will hold your hand and guide you towards your dream life.'- Melissa Ambrosini, bestselling author of Mastering Your Mean Girl'Finally, a book that explains manifestation in a real world way! Exploring the power of positive thought and the importance of practical action, this guide will win over spiritualists and skeptics alike. The perfect mix of grounded advice, easy-to-follow steps and a reminder to believe in magic. I'll be gifting this book to my friends, whether they have faith or not.' - Amy Molloy, author of The World Is a Nice Place: How to Overcome Adversity, Joyfully 'Jordanna is an incredible teacher and guide and I have been attending her in-person workshops for some time now. I always learn more than I expect from her because she has the capacity to hold space for people's healing journey and personal transformation in a way that is totally empowering. All of these skills come through in this wonderful book. Reading this book was like being in one of Jordanna's workshops; I connected with the part of me that feels safe, capable, creative, inspired and able to spark up into action. I went through a divorce this year and I can honestly say that the information contained within these pages was directly responsible for me being able to manifest buying the house of my dreams, holding space for my kids in the transition and stepping up my work to meet my new income needs. If you have any dreams or goals buy this book and watch them unfold into being.' - Katie Manitsas, yoga teacher, Wise Earth Ayurneda master teacher, doula and author 'Make It Happen isn't just a book about manifestation. This book encompasses all things soul, love and navigating life from a place of alignment, purpose and intention. Jordanna Levin is a breath of fresh air, teaming refreshing humour with profound wisdom. Her words had me laughing, crying and yelling yes while fist-pumping in the air. If you are serious about up levelling your life, ready to call in your soulmate or dream career-or just curious about why life happens the way it does-this is the book for you.' - Hollie Azzopardi, life coach and author of The People Pleaser's Guide to Putting Yourself First 'This book is a "must read" for anyone wanting to create change in their life. Whether you are finding yourself stuck in any area of life, or all of them, Jordanna's writing speaks to your heart and your mind with so many "uh-huh" moments. With a real-life approach to creating the life you want to live, this book is funny, relatable and life changing. Within one week of following this principle and doing the "work", three of my six intentions had started to come to life. Mind blown... the manifestation equation works. I cannot recommend this highly enough.' - Charlie de Haas, founder and creative director of The Clean Treats Factory 'Jordanna is an authentic force in the wellness world. She has managed to make spirituality, manifestation and self-development modern and accessible to people of all walks of life.' - Stephanie Hinton, The Remedy KitchenTable of ContentsCONTENTSFirst, a confession . . . PART ONE: THE THEORY Chapter 1: What Is the Manifestation Equation? Chapter 2: What's Stopping You from Manifesting? Chapter 3: Thoughts Chapter 4: Feelings Chapter 5: Actions Chapter 6: Faith Chapter 7: A Few Manifestation Guidelines PART TWO: THE PRACTICE Chapter 8: Manifesting the Little Things Chapter 9: Manifesting Self-love and Self-worth Chapter 10: Manifesting Money Chapter 11: Manifesting Love Chapter 12: Manifesting Your Dream Career Chapter 13: Manifesting Opportunity Chapter 14: Ritual: Sacred Spaceand Your Manifestation Toolkit Chapter 15: Fly, My Little Manifester, Fly! Notes Thank you Index

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Book SynopsisFrom Tricia Hersey, the celebrated founder of the Nap Ministry and author of the New York Times bestseller Rest Is Resistance, this deck of 50 powerful rest practices helps you embrace rest as a form of radical communal care and personal liberation. NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR AND SUBJECT This is about more than naps. Rest is anything that allows you to connect your body with your mind." The Nap Ministry's Rest Deck is a rousing call to reclaim rest in everyday life. Delivered in a stunning package with gold accents and gorgeous artwork throughout, the deck combines restorative meditations with prescient wisdom from celebrated activist and teaching artist Tricia Hersey, a.k.a. "the Nap Bishop," and founder of the Nap Ministry. Readers will discover 50 inspiring cards, each with an empowering affirmation and a simple practice to encourage rest, care, and imagination. Rooted in social justice and imbued with spirituality, these cards offer short, accessible practices designed to uplift anyone suffering from the toxic effects of grind culture. CELEBRATED AUTHOR: Tricia Hersey, a.k.a. "the Nap Bishop," is the founder of the Nap Ministry and the bestselling author of Rest is Resistance: A Manifesto. Her work as an activist, artist, and thought leader has been featured by the New York Times, NPR, The Cut, and the Atlantic, among many others. In this deck, she distills her profound and celebrated teachings into 50 accessible practices. TOOL FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE: Brimming with practices to empower personal liberation as a step toward building a healthier, more just world, this deck offers readers a new way to engage with social justice and invites a wide audience to embrace the power of rest as an essential balm for our collective exhaustion. BEAUTIFUL TO GIFT AND DISPLAY: This bold, eye-catching package with colorful illustrations and gold accents is a beautiful and meaningful gift for friends, activists, and anyone feeling overwhelmed and exhausted by the demands of grind culture. • A powerful new tool for social justice activists • Great gift or self-purchase for socially engaged millennials and Gen-Zers • For anyone seeking mindful affirmation cards to aid their healing practice • Perfect for fans of the Nap Ministry, Rest is Resistance: A Manifesto, Layla Saad, Adrienne Maree Brown, Chani Nicholas, and Alex Elle • For readers of Me and White Supremacy, I'm Still Here, and How to Do Nothing

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Book SynopsisYour hard work is paying off. You are doing well in your field. But there is something standing between you and the next level of achievement. That something may just be one of your own annoying habits.Perhaps one small flaw - a behaviour you barely even recognise - is the only thing that's keeping you from where you want to be. It may be that the very characteristic that you believe got you where you are - like the drive to win at all costs - is what's holding you back. As this book explains, people often do well in spite of certain habits rather than because of them-and need a "to stop" list rather than one listing what "to do". Marshall Goldsmith's expertise is in helping global leaders overcome their unconscious annoying habits and become more successful. His one-on-one coaching comes with a six-figure price tag - but in this book you get his great advice for much less. Recently named as one of the world's five most-respected executive coaches by Forbes, he has worked with over 100 major CEOs and their management teams at the world's top businesses. His clients include corporations such as Goldman Sachs, Glaxo SmithKline, Johnson and Johnson and GE.Trade ReviewAs the reader, we think: 'How on earth will Marshall conquer this one?' A bit like the A-team: the odds seem impossibly slim and yet he always pulls it out of the bag. * Management Today *...true success knows no bounds...By the time you've finished the section on Pulling Out The Stops, you should be well on your way. * City AM *

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Book SynopsisFrom aspiring space engineer to content creator with millions of views, Ankur's book covers habits for success, money management, failure, and empathy. A must-read that will be shared and cherished, Ankur aims for it to be the most gifted book ever.

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Book SynopsisWe often stay stuck with the level of confidence we have because we implicitly regard being confident as a matter of slightly freakish and unrepeatable good luck. In fact, as this essay charmingly shows, the opposite is true. Confidence is a skill based on a set of ideas about our place in the world - and its secrets can quietly be learnt.Table of ContentsIntroduction | Idiocy and Confidence | Impostor Syndrome | Trust in the System | History is Now | Experience | Death | Enemies | Self-Sabotage | Confidence in Confidence

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Book SynopsisTen years after Elisabeth Kubler-Ross's death, a commemorative paperback edition of her beloved ground-breaking classic on the five stages of grief

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Book SynopsisDo you sabotage your own happiness and success? Are you struggling to make sense of yourself? Do your emotions sometimes dictate your life? The Chimp Paradox is an incredibly powerful mind management model that can help you become a happy, confident, healthier and more successful person. Prof Steve Peters explains the struggle that takes place within your mind and then shows how to apply this understanding to every area of your life so you can: - Recognise how your mind is working- Understand and manage your emotions and thoughts- Manage yourself and become the person you would like to be The Chimp Mind Management Model is based on scientific facts and principles, which have been simplified into a workable model for easy use. It will help you to develop yourself and give you the skills, for example, to remove anxiety, have confidence and choose your emotions. The book will do this by giving you an understanding of the way in which your miTrade ReviewHe is the best. I’ve played my most consistent form for Liverpool and England since seeing Steve. -- Steven Gerrard * Steven Gerrard *The mind programme that helped me win my Olympic Golds * Sir Chris Hoy *Steve Peters is the most important person in my career * Victoria Pendleton, World and Olympic Cycling Champion *Steve's been excellent. He is a specialist in what he does and a genius in that field, and is such an understanding guy. * Brendan Rodgers *Absolutely fascinating, the book is fantastic ... I'm obsessed with this book * Chris Evans, Radio Two *

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Book SynopsisNow reissued with a handsome new cover, the classic bestseller on setting and protecting personal boundaries: a range of physical, mental, and emotional separations that define our independence.Table of ContentsCONTENTS1 THE WALL BETWEEN2 VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE BOUNDARIES3 CONTEXT4 YOUR PHYSICAL BOUNDARIES5 YOUR EMOTIONAL BOUNDARIES6 ASSORTED BOUNDARIES7 BOUNDARY VIOLATIONS8 TWO LETTERS TO SOME SPECIAL PEOPLE9 INTIMACY10 MENDING WALL11 GOOD FENCES

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Book SynopsisTHE BRAND-NEW UPGRADE OF THE WORLD''S BEST-SELLING STOP SMOKING BOOK OF ALL TIME. Allen Carr''s Easyway method is a global phenomenon - a clinically proven and 100% drug-free treatment for nicotine addiction. This book is the most up-to-date, cutting-edge, best-practice version of this method. It now includes advice on important contemporary issues such as vaping, cannabis, JUUL, the association between smoking and self-harm & anxiety, the dopamine issue, and more advice about habitual triggers. It also features a hypnotherapy track, offering an additional way to process the method. Through following this method, you will not only be set free from your smoking or vaping addiction but you will also find it easy and even enjoyable to quit. • Without using willpower, aids, substitutes, or gimmicks • Without gaining weight • Without suffering anxiety, depression, or unpleasant withdrawal symptoms • Without envying partners, friends

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Book SynopsisA guide to emotional healing and living a more self-accepting life by learning to love oneself. Behind many of our problems lies an often ignored factor: we don’t like ourselves very much. We are sufferers of self-hatred. We tell ourselves the meanest things. It’s because of self-hatred that we tend to neglect our potential at work and get entangled in unfulfilling relationships, that we lack confidence in our social lives and suffer from anxiety and despair. This is a book that, with immense compassion and fellow feeling, investigates the phenomenon of self-hatred while giving pragmatic advice on how to overcome it. It asks where the feeling comes from, what it makes us do and how we might become kinder and more compassionate towards ourselves. We have probably spent far too much of our lives disliking ourselves and attacking everything we say, do or feel, while not even realising what we’re up to. It’s time to overcome our masochism and move towards a more self-forgiving and accepting stance. On Self-Hatred is a guide to the more compassionate and gentle relationship we should have had with ourselves from the start, and can all achieve now.

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Book SynopsisThe Quest for Happiness Is a Universal Fact.It is a scientific fact, which means we can measure happiness, we can assess it, and we can devise strategies to make ourselves happy and fulfilled human beings.So says Professor Gad Saad, the author of the sensational bestseller The Parasitic Mind and the irrepressible host of The Saad Truth podcast. In this provocative, entertaining, and life-changing new book, he roams through the scientific studies, culls the wisdom of ancient philosophy and religion, and draws on his extraordinary personal experience as a refugee from war-torn Lebanon turned academic celebrity.In The Saad Truth about Happiness you’ll learn the secrets to living the good life, including: • How to live the life you want—not necessarily the life expected of you • Why resilience is a key to happiness • Why your career needs to have a higher purpose than a paycheck • Why variet

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Book SynopsisWhat does it mean to be a man in the modern world? Throughout history, being a man has meant different things. Maybe being a man was about being a good hunter, or a good soldier, a good businessman or maybe good with women. Hard Times Creates Strong Men examines what it means to be a man in the modern world relative to money, sex, religion and politics. This book examines what worked and what doesn’t work based on proven history instead of feelings. This book is raw, real and politically incorrect, it will threaten and challenge your ideas of what does it mean to be a man and how to better serve your purpose. As the cycles of history prove over and over again: Hard Times Create Strong Men Strong Men Create Good Times Good Times Create Weak Men Weak Men Create Hard times

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Book SynopsisA gorgeously illustrated guided journal to discovering and embracing the Wild Feminine within.When we reconnect with our Wild Feminine, we learn to hold firmly onto her power. She enriches life, creativity, relationships, and sexuality

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Book SynopsisBrian Tracy is one of the world''s leading authorities on success and personal achievement, addressing more than 100,000 men and women each year in public and private seminars. In Maximum Achievement,he gives you a powerful, proven system -- based on twenty-five years of research and practice -- that you can apply immediately to get better results in every area of your life. You learn ideas, concepts, and methods used by high-achieving people in every field everywhere. You learn how to unlock your individual potential for personal greatness. You will immediately become more positive, persuasive, and powerfully focused in everything you do. Many of the more than one million graduates of the seminar program upon which this book is based have dramatically increased their income and improved their lives in every respect. The step-by-step blueprint for success and achievement presented in these pages includes proven principles drawn from psychology, religion, philosophy, business, economics, politics, history, and metaphysics. These ideas are combined in a fast-moving, informative series of steps that will lead you to greater success than you ever imagined possible -- they can raise your self-esteem, improve personal performance, and give you complete control over every aspect of your personal and professional life.Trade ReviewOg Mandino This great book can be your key to success and happiness if you will only follow its powerful principles.Harvey Mackay Looking for a book with the power to jump-start your life? Look no further. Brian Tracy's Maximum Achievement is a wake-up call to the wonders within us all. It is straight to the point and straight to the heart.Denis Waitley Brian Tracy is a master of self-management skills development. In this treasure chest, he gives us an encyclopedia of inner wealth more knowledge-based, action-oriented, and relevant to today's global achiever than any other source you can tap. More than a self-help book, this is an owner's manual for high-performance winners.Table of ContentsCONTENTSIntroduction1. Make Your Life a Masterpiece2. The Seven Laws of Mental Mastery3. The Master Program4. The Master Mind5. The Master Skill6. The Master Power7. The Master Decision8. The Master Goal9. Mastering Human Relationships10. Mastering Personal Relationships11. Mastering the Art of Parenting12. Mastery: The Power of LoveAppendixes

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Book SynopsisShows how to use comfort/discomfort model to decode nonverbal behaviour and gain crucial insights about what's really being said at meetings, interviews, negotiations, presentations, business meals, and more, including the casual yet critical water cooler exchanges that are the driving force of an organization.Trade Review"Louder Than Words takes us from an understanding of nonverbal behavior to an understanding of something far more valuable for success-nonverbal intelligence." -- Robert B. Cialdini, author of Influence: Science and Practice, www.influenceatwork.com "Joe Navarro brings together the art and science of nonverbal communications for the business sector with the edge of a former FBI agent and the insight of a world-class observer." -- Jack Canfield, co-author of The Success Principles "Joe Navarro has spent his professional life studying nonverbal language, and testing those insights in high-stakes environments. We are fortunate that he is willing to share those insights in this marvelous book. It is a must read for anyone in business (and anyone not in business)." -- Brian J. Hall, Albert H. Gordon Professor of Business Administration, Harvard Business School "Louder Than Words is proof once again that in reading nonverbals, Joe Navarro is a master." -- David Givens, Ph.D., author of Crime Signals and Love Signals

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Book SynopsisThe author of Close Knit and the creator of the Alone Together sweater, which went viral during lockdown, returns with a new collection of hip, stylish patterns, and a powerful reflection on the healing power of knitting.One of Europe's most popular and talented young textile stars, Lærke Bagger is also a vocal proponent of knitting as therapy. In her latest combination of memoir and knitting guide, she shares the poignant story of her relationship with her father from his early abandonment of the family to their reconciliation and his death. Woven throughout these personal essays are a number of chic and quirky new patternsincluding the Inner Child sweater, the Let It All Hang Out scarf, and Lærke's version of the Scandinavian classic, which she calls the Family sweater. She shows how to adapt each pattern for a child, andin a delightful tribute to her own obsessio

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Book SynopsisTHE WORLD''S BEST-SELLING STOP SMOKING BOOK OF ALL TIME - NOW UPDATED FOR WOMEN SMOKERS. Allen Carr''s Easyway method is a global phenomenon - a clinically proven and 100% drug-free treatment for nicotine addiction which has helped millions of smokers quit all over the world. In The Easy Way for Women to Stop Smoking Allen Carr addresses the particular difficulties that women smokers face when trying to quit and shows how his technique successfully resolves them. Every aspect of smoking is examined from a female perspective, providing answers to female-specific questions and concerns. This book can enable any woman to escape the nicotine trap easily and painlessly without experiencing stress, feelings of deprivation or putting on weight. Allen Carr has helped cure millions of smokers worldwide and he can do the same for you. His books have sold over 16 million copies worldwide, and read by an estimated 50 million people, while countless more have been helped through his network of clinics. This phenomenal success has been achieved not through advertising or marketing but through the personal recommendations of the ex-smokers who''ve quit with the method. Allen Carr''s Easyway has spread all over the world for one reason alone: BECAUSE IT WORKS. • A UNIQUE METHOD THAT DOES NOT REQUIRE WILLPOWER • REMOVES THE PSYCHOLOGICAL NEED TO SMOKE • REGAIN CONTROL OF YOUR LIFE What women say about Allen Carr''s Easyway method: If you want to quit... it''s called the Easyway to Stop Smoking... I''m so glad I stopped Ellen De Generes "Allen Carr''s Easy Way to Stop Smoking Program achieved for me a thing that I thought was not possible - to give up a thirty-year smoking habit literally overnight. It was nothing short of a miracle." Anjelica Huston "It''s the only method that works. Thank you!" Ruby Wax

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Book SynopsisA guide to understanding the origins of codependence and the path to recovery. It traces the origins of this illness back to childhood, describing a range of emotional, spiritual, intellectual, physical, and sexual abuses.

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Book SynopsisThe New York Times bestselling author of The Hard Questions presents “an ideal guide for anyone suffering from a broken heart” (Tara Branch, author of Radical Acceptance), complete with a practical and compassionate guide for emerging bolder and happier. When a relationship ends, the anguish and disappointment can be devastating. A broken heart is genuinely traumatic. Typical recommendations to keep busy, move on, repair your hidden flaws, and then forget about it may not be helpful. In these pages, Susan Piver reveals that heartbreak actually creates an opportunity for genuine emotional and spiritual transformation, enabling you to emerge on the other side stronger, softer, and capable of loving with renewed confidence. In the years following her own experience, relationship writer Susan Piver searched the world’s wisdom traditions and discovered that heartbreak can be an uncompromising teacher of authenticity, power, and eTrade Review"This accessible and pragmatic book for anyone who has had his or her heart broken by the termination of a romantic relationship....[is] a care package … that can help the broken-hearted heal." --Spirituality & Practice

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Book SynopsisFrom the bestselling author of This Naked MindIt's YOUR bodyIt's YOUR mindIt's YOUR choiceThere are a million reasons to drink. It tastes great. You feel alive. It helps you relax. But are you really in control?The Alcohol Experiment shows a new way of thinking and offers a 30-day programme with a difference. It asks you to look closer at why you drink, what you get out of it and whether it's really the alcohol that's giving you what you want.From the bestselling author of This Naked Mind, Annie Grace gives you the tools to take control of your drinking for good.Trade Review‘Practical, down-to-earth and easy-to-engage-with’ Press Association ‘A wise, rational, uplifting exploration of drink, with sound and simple advice on taking control.’ Saga ‘Annie Grace takes every belief you have about alcohol and turns it on its head. If you start reading her book with a sense of trepidation, you’ll end it with a feeling of excitement. Annie transforms lives.’ Clare Pooley, The Sober Diaries Praise for This Naked Mind: ‘The book that changed my life.’ ‘BUY IT. READ IT. IT WORKS.’ ‘Impossible to exaggerate the power of this book.’ ‘Inspirational.’ ‘The most powerful book I’ve ever read.’ ‘Not at all preachy.’ ‘Totally changed my thinking.’

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Book SynopsisTHE STORY OF FATHERHOOD AND WHAT IT MEANS TO BE A FATHER TODAY, BASED ON A DECADE-LONG STUDY OF NEW AND EXPECTANT FATHERS.   Becoming a father is one of most common but also one of the most profoundly life-altering experiences a man can have. It is up there with puberty, falling in love and experiencing your first loss. Fifty years ago a father’s role was assumed to be clear: he went to work; he provided the pay cheque; and he acted as a disciplinarian when he got home. But today a father’s role is much more fluid and complex.  Dr Anna Machin has spent the past decade working with new and expectant fathers, studying the experiences of fathers and the questions fathers have: ‘Will fatherhood change me?’, ‘How do other men fulfil the role?’, ‘How can I help my child grow into a healthy, happy adult?’.   In The Life of Dad, Dr Machin draws on her research Trade Review‘A tour-de-force exploration of the forgotten half of the parenthood business. Essential reading for every expectant dad … and mum.' -- Robin Dunbar, professor of evolutionary psychology, University of Oxford

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Book SynopsisThis isn't a book about BECOMING it's about BEING: noted psychologist Dr. Benjamin Hardy shows how to imagine the person you want to be, then BE that person now. When you do this, your imagined FUTURE directs your behavior, rather than your past. Who is your Future-Self?That question may seem trite. But it's literally the answer to all of your life's questions. It's the answer to what you're going to do today. It's the answer to how motivated you are, and how you feel about yourself. It's the answer to whether you'll distract yourself on social media for hours, whether you'll eat junk food, and what time you get up in the morning.Your imagined Future-Self is the driver of your current reality. It is up to you to develop the ability to imagine better and more expansive visions of your Future-Self.Your current view of your Future-Self is very limited. If you seek learning, growth, and new experiences, you'll be able to imagine a different and betTrade Review"Knowing your Future Self is key to living powerfully and purposefully. Dr. Benjamin Hardy has laid out the groundwork and science so that you can not only know your Future Self intimately, but you can also transform your life." - Tony Robbins, #1 New York Times best-selling author of Life Force

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Book SynopsisTalking properly is the glue that keeps every relationship alive. By regularly checking in with one another, covering how we feel, what we’ve learnt, and how we see the world, we have a chance to build the satisfying, intimate and lively relationships we all deserve. However, in the busy conditions of modern life, it’s easy to fall behind on conversation. This box contains a set of the best talking points that any couple can use to broaden channels of communication and emotion. Accompanied by short explanatory essays that help to lend context and atmosphere, these talking points nudge us towards a mood of fruitful intimacy, understanding and affection. Designed to be used over dinner, for an evening or during a weekend away, this is the perfect tool with which to practise the art of closeness.

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Book SynopsisContemporary culture tells us the twenty-something years don't matter. Clinical psychologist Dr Meg Jay argues that this could not be further from the truth.The Defining Decade weaves the latest science of the twenty-something years with real-life stories to show us how work, relationships, identity and even the brain can change more during this decade than at any other time in adulthood.Smart, compassionate and constructive, The Defining Decade is a practical guide to making the most of the years we cannot afford to miss.Included in this updated edition:· Up-to-date research on work, love, the brain, friendship and technology· What a decade of device use has taught us about looking at friends - and looking for love - online· A social experiment in which 'digital natives' go without their phones· A reader's guide for book clubs, classrooms or further self-reflectionTrade ReviewMeg Jay takes the specific complaints of twentysomething life and puts them to diagnostic use * * New Yorker * *Any recent college graduate mired in a quarter-life crisis or merely dazed by the freedom of post-collegiate existence should consider it required reading * * Slate * *What a relief to open The Defining Decade by Meg Jay. Jay recognises that twentysomethings today are facing different issues from their parents, but that doesn't mean we are victims of circumstance . . . [she] is not letting young people off the hook * * Sunday Times * *I strongly recommend The Defining Decade for anyone in their 20s trying to figure out their life's direction. You'll learn how to search productively, how to avoid being indulgent, and how to turn good opportunities into great ones -- PO BRONSON * * author of What Should I Do With My Life? * *The Defining Decade is the book twentysomethings have been waiting for. It will not tell you what you should do with your life, but it will inspire, motivate, and educate you to figure it out -- RACHEL SIMMONS * * author of The Good Girl * *The Defining Decade is eye-opening, important, and a pleasure to read. I highly recommend it -- WENDY MOGEL * * author of The Blessing of a Skinned Knee and The Blessing of a B Minus * *

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Book SynopsisUnicorns – companies that reach a valuation of more than $1 billion – are rare. Uri Levine has built two. And in Fall in Love with the Problem, Not the Solution, he shows you just how he did it. As the cofounder of Waze – the world's leading commuting and navigation app with more than 700 million users to date, and which Google acquired in 2013 for $1.15 billion – Levine is committed to spreading entrepreneurial thinking so that other founders, managers, and employees in the tech space can build their own highly valued companies. Levine offers an inside look at the creation and sale of Waze and his second unicorn, Moovit, revealing the formula that drove those companies to compete with industry veterans and giants alike. He offers tips on: Raising funding Firing and hiring Understanding your users Making up-scale decisions Going global Deciding when to sell Fall in Love with the Problem, Not the Solution offers mentorship in a book from one of the world's most successful entrepreneurs, and empowers you to build a successful business by identifying your consumers' biggest problems and disrupting the inefficient markets that currently serve them.

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