Self Help & Mindfulness Books

Book SynopsisTHIS IS NOT A BOOK ABOUT FORTUNE-TELLING. THIS IS A GUIDE FOR PERSONAL GROWTH.Did you know that Tarot can be used as a powerful tool for breaking out of unhelpful thought and behaviour patterns which are keeping us stuck? This fresh perspective on Tarot reading shifts the focus from traditional fortune-telling to transformative personal growth. TikTok sensation Georgia White (@bundleofjoyyy) is a professional tarot reader and mindset coach who has garnered over 1 million followers for her insightful card readings and empowering life advice, providing her audience with tools to navigate challenges and foster a positive, growth-oriented mindset.With a passion for personal development, Georgia has seamlessly integrated the wisdom of Tarot cards into her coaching practice and has crafted this guide to teach you how to read the cards for your own self-empowerment. In this beautifully designed book, each card is illustrated with stunning bespoke artw

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Book SynopsisBringing the benefits of polyvagal theory to readers through easy-to-implement exercises

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Book Synopsis**The Instant Top Ten Bestseller**MoneyWeek's Top Money Books 2024'Utterly indispensable.' Lorraine Kelly'A must-read.' Tim HarfordTV and radio money-agony-aunt Claer Barrett is the voice of reason in the cost of living crisis, teaching us what we need to know about money, in an accessible way that anyone can understand.By unpicking our emotional relationship with money, she gets to the heart of how our financial habits are formed - and reveals seven powerful yet easy ways to transform how we manage our money for good.If you struggle to understand where you're going wrong with your money but don't know where to start, What They Don't Teach You About Money has all the answers you've been searching for. There's no shaming finger-wagging or headache-inducing jargon, just hundreds of practical tips showing how to get money working for you.The financial world can be an intimidating place, but Claer will banish any lack of confidence, demystifying money matters to help you regain control of your finances - and she'll even make you laugh along the way.You will learn:- why your 'financial personality' is key to unlocking your money habits- the secrets of successful budgeting (takeaway coffee is still allowed)- how to deal with your debts, and understand student finance- how to harness the power of digital banking to make your life easier, and save more- how to plan for your financial future and set yourself achievable goals along the way- how to talk about money and make uncomfortable conversations a thing of the past- easy lessons to help everyone understand tax, pensions and investing (yes, really!)- what you need to know before you buy your first property- how to grow your income and get that pay riseClaer expertly debunks the myths that keep us stuck in financial paralysis.It's time to regain control of your bank balance and get your money working for you!The Instant Top Ten Bestseller, Sunday Times, April 2023Trade ReviewUnlike her name, Claer's journalism is always clear. She's a great champion of financial literacy. I suspect the book will be no different. More power to her elbow. * Martin Lewis CBE, founder, Money Saving Expert *You MUST read this book. It's funny, it's wise, it's kind - and we've never needed it more. * Tim Harford OBE, The Undercover Economist, author, HOW TO MAKE THE WORLD ADD UP *This book has everything you need to understand and take control of your finances. It is bursting with common sense and is invaluable and utterly indispensable in these tough times. * Lorraine Kelly CBE, TV personality and journalist, Lorraine *An essential and enlightening book for anyone wanting to feel more confident about their money. * MoneyWeek *The money book for people who hate money books. * Eddie Mair, broadcaster *

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Book SynopsisWhat is the secret to lasting happiness? In The Stoicism Workbook, readers learn how thinking like Socrates and other Stoics-and using the Socratic method of self-inquiry-can help them identify what truly matters in their life, and build the inner strength and resilience needed to go out and get it! Combining ancient philosophical wisdom with modern psychology, this practical self-help workbook helps readers think flexibly, maintain inner peace, adapt to difficult situations, and overcome mental health challenges such as anxiety, depression, anger, and more.To know thyself is the beginning of wisdom.-SocratesWhat''s the secret to lasting happiness? How do you gain the resilience needed to weather life''s inevitable storms? What can you do when you''re feeling anxious, depressed, stressed, or burned out by life? For ancient philosophers like Socrates, Marcus Aurelius, Zeno, and Epictetus, these questions were more than mere musings-they were key elements of a school of though

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Book Synopsis**FROM THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR**'Life-affirming' - THE TELEGRAPH'Wonderful' - INDEPENDENT'She made it her mission to learn how to be default happy rather than default disgruntled' - RADIO 4 - WOMAN'S HOUR'Take a leaf out of Gray's book and be kinder to yourself by appreciating life just as it is' - IRISH TIMES'This book came to me in an hour of need - during lockdown when I had to focus on the positive, appreciate simple things, not lose my shit, and value each day. It was a pure joy for me and held my hand' - SADIE FROST'Interesting and joyful. Lights a path that could help us to build resilience against society's urging to compare life milestones with peers' - LANCET PSYCHIATRYUnderwhelmed by your ordinary existence? Disillusioned with your middlin' wage, average body, 'bijou' living situation and imperfect loved ones? Welcome to the club. There are billions of us. The 'default disenchanted'. But, it's not us being brats. Two deeply inconvenient psychological phenomenons conspire against our satisfaction. We have negatively-biased brains, which zoom like doom-drones in on what's wrong with our day, rather than what's right. (Back in the mists of time, this negative bias saved our skins, but now it just makes us anxious). Also, something called the 'hedonic treadmill' means we eternally quest for better, faster, more, like someone stuck on a dystopian, never-ending treadmill. Thankfully, there are scientifically-proven ways in which we can train our brains to be more positive-seeking. And to take a rest from this tireless pursuit. Whew.Catherine Gray knits together illuminating science and hilarious storytelling, unveiling captivating research showing that big bucks don't mean big happiness, extraordinary experiences have a 'comedown' and budget weddings predict a lower chance of divorce. She reminds us what an average body actually is, reveals that exercising for weight loss means we do less exercise, and explores the modern tendency to not just try to keep up with the Murphys, but keep up with the Mega-Murphies (see: the social media elite).Come on in to this soulful and life-affirming read, to discover why an ordinary life may well be the most satisfying one of all.Trade ReviewLife-affirming. -- THE TELEGRAPHWonderful. -- INDEPENDENTShe made it her mission to learn how to be default happy rather than default disgruntled. -- RADIO 4 - WOMAN'S HOURTake a leaf out of Gray's book and be kinder to yourself by appreciating life just as it is. -- IRISH TIMESThis book came to me in an hour of need - during lockdown when I had to focus on the positive, appreciate simple things, not lose my shit, and value each day. It was a pure joy for me and held my hand. -- SADIE FROSTInteresting and joyful. Lights a path that could help us to build resilience against society's urging to compare life milestones with peers. -- LANCET PSYCHIATRY

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Book SynopsisThe coping styles we develop in childhood are often the result of stressful or traumatic experiences. And while they once worked to keep us feeling safe, they do not serve us well in adulthood. This breakthrough guide offers an innovative and evidence-based approach grounded in cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), schema therapy, and attachment theory to help you break free from the coping habits that keep you stuck in a cycle of self-sabotaging negative thoughts and behaviours. In this eye-opening book, you'll identify the maladaptive coping patterns you developed in childhood, understand why you developed them, and learn how to change those destructive habits standing between you and a happier life. You'll also discover powerful strategies to help you give voice to your unmet needs; and learn to cultivate clarity, security, and confidence in yourself and what you need. Dysfunctional coping styles are often the relics of damaging childhood experiences. But your past doesn't need to dictate your future. With this guide, you can finally get unstuck from the habits that hinder your personal growth, get in the way of healthy relationships, and keep you from reaching your highest potential.

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Book SynopsisIf you have obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), you may feel like you have to follow a rigid set of rules to successfully get through your day. And if you're like many others, your OCD rule list may look something like this:- You must always control your internal experiences! - You must be absolutely certain! - The presence of any anxiety means you are in danger! - You alone are responsible if you fail to prevent harm! - Pay attention to every single thought you have! - Everything must be just right! - Always keep your OCD hidden from others! These rules can keep you feeling stuck, anxious, and unable to move forward in your life. The good news is there are tools you can use to free yourself from these self-imposed rules-so you can start living a more expansive and flexible life. This book will help you break ALL your OCD rules, and will help you understand why that's a good thing.Written by an OCD expert, and grounded in evidence-based exposure and response prevention therapy (ERP), this book addresses the seven most common rules that people with OCD create for themselves, and shows you how to break each one-so you can find freedom from the repetitive thoughts, compulsions, and shame they generate. You'll learn to embrace uncertainty and ambiguity, stop avoiding the things that make you uneasy, and start recognizing your anxiety for what it is-a false alarm system. With practice, you'll be able to move beyond your OCD symptoms and behaviours, and start thinking more flexibly. If you're ready to toss the OCD rulebook aside and start living with more freedom than ever before, this book can help you, step by step.

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Book SynopsisDuke University's head basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski has proved himself a leader both on and off the court. He's led the Duke Blue Devils to five straight Final Four appearances, culminating in back-to-back championships in 1991 and '92. He has received five National Coach of the Year Awards -- and many of the players he coached in college have gone on to NBA stardom! Now Coach K offers the insights he uses to coax peak performances from his team, relying on lessons he learned as a captain in the U.S. Army, sportsmanship, respect, and a genuine gift for leading with the heart.

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Book SynopsisThis book is about the inner sources of spontaneous creation. It is about where art in the widest sense comes from. It is about why we create and what we learn while doing so. It is about the flow of unhindered creative energy: the joy of making art in all its varied forms.Free Play is directed towards people in any field who want to contact, honour and strengthen their own creative powers. It reveals how inspiration arises within us, how that inspiration may be blocked, derailed or obscured by certain unavoidable facts of life. How it can finally be liberated - how we can be liberated - to speak or sing, write or paint, dance or play, with our own authentic voice.Wise, generous and timeless, it has been a touchstone for creativity since 1990 and it is a book that you will find yourself reaching for again and again in times of need. This 2024 edition includes a new afterword by the author and a foreword by Women's Prize for Fiction-winner Ruth Ozeki.Trade ReviewAlmost 35 years [after first publication], Free Play feels wise, relevant and very Zen. In a new foreword, Ruth Ozeki marvels at the freeing notion that every conversation is a form of improvisation. But it's Nachmanovitch's updated afterword that really hits home; in an increasingly unstable world, just to say an honest, authentic word can be utterly transformative * * Observer * *A classic. Nachmanovitch examines the prerequisites of creation, offers concrete strategies for active surrender [and] considers the ultimate impetus of why we are called to create at all . . . altogether vitalising. The remedy for creative block and existential stuckness -- MARIA POPOVANachmanovitch tells it like it is in the most important book on improvisation I've yet seen -- KEITH JARRETTI absolutely love this book. What a blissful, friendly, fiercely intelligent thing; it expresses truths that I am groping towards in a way that is emboldening and clarifying. I don't think I have ever felt so happy to shout about or recommend a book and I know I will read it again and again -- CATHY RENTZENBRINKThis is the book I've been missing my whole life . . . I am grateful to Stephen Nachmanovitch for sharing his wisdom in these pages. I expect - I hope - to be rereading [Free Play] and practicing with it for the rest of my life -- RUTH OZEKIStephen Nachmanovitch has produced a celebration of human uniqueness -- NORMAN COUSINSWould that Free Play found its way into every school, office, hospital, and factory. It is a most exciting book and a most important one -- YEHUDI MENUHINIf you want to be intellectually informed about how people actually create things, then you should read it at least once -- ROBERT PIRSIGNot only gives the reader an inside view of the states of mind that give rise to improvisation, it is also a celebration of the power of the human spirit, which when exercised with love, immense patience and discipline is an antidote to hate -- YO-YO MA on THE ART OF IS

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Book SynopsisTurn your dreams into reality with the help of this guided manifestation journalWhat if everything your heart desired was just a flick of a pen away? Whether you dream of securing the perfect job, having better health or finding love, writing down your manifestations may be the key to turning your aspirations into reality.Whether you're a beginner or a more seasoned manifester, this book is the perfect space to write out your thoughts, goals and desires. The beautiful journal pages provide everything you need to start creating the life of your dreams, or help you take the next step on your journey. You can also find a brief history of manifestation, step-by-step techniques and positive mantras to inspire you while you practise your art.Align yourself with the rhythm of the universe and achieve your goals by discovering these insights:- What manifestation is, its main principles and the power it holds- The history of manifestation, its origins and its popularity in present day- How to manifest and the positive impact it can have on your life- A step-by-step approach to help you start and make progress on your manifestation journey

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Book SynopsisIn this fresh look at finding balance between work and sabbath rest, Justin McRoberts leads readers on their journey from false self to true self, discovering that growth and maturity take root in the knowledge of their belovedness in Christ.In his two decades working as a full-time artist and spiritual guide, Justin McRoberts has experienced first-hand the tension between The Hustle and Self Care. In recent years, that conversation has turned to argument as people have suggested that one is more important than the other. But Justin disagrees entirely with such a one-sided approach.Justin says, My natural posture is not work, nor is my natural posture rest. My natural posture is belovedness, and both work and rest spring from my belovedness, and return me to it. In this book, he uses humorous and poignant stories to help readers discover the deep truths about us being laborers for/with Christ, empowered by the Spirit, as well as wTrade ReviewStarred Book of the Week, 'In this fresh look at finding balance between work and sabbath rest, Justin McRoberts leads readers on their journey from false self to true self, discovering that growth and maturity take root in the knowledge of their belovedness in Christ.' * Englewood Review of Books *

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Book SynopsisA Kid's Guide to the Chinese Zodiac is a charming, fun-filled introduction to eastern astrology, perfect for discovering what your sign—Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, or Pig—says about you. Are you loyal like the Dog? Or stubborn like the Ox? What does the time you were born say about who you are? Can knowing more about your Zodiac empower you in your day to day? A Kid's Guide to the Chinese Zodiac offers the history and lore behind this ancient classification system, along with practical advice for young readers on how to navigate relationships and apply oneself at school and at home, all based on the qualities associated with the twelve Zodiac animals. Someone born in the year of the Pig might prioritize stability and comfort. Naturally agreeable, they may need to work at recognizing when they're uncomfortable and speak up so they don't get stuck in the mud. Someone who is a Rat, on the other hand, might be ambitious and clever, but may need to take a step back from their own ideas every now and then in order to find balance.  Beautifully illustrated, with sidebars on Chinese culture and myth throughout, this book is an informative and mystical guide for any kid who is curious about the universe and how they fit into it. 

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Book SynopsisIn her Wall Street Journal bestseller Declutter Like a Mother, Allie Casazza taught us that you don''t need a home that''s perfect--you need a home that meets you where you are. With the help of the Declutter Like a Mother Planner, Allie will give you the tools you need to get rid of what doesn’t matter so you can make room for what matters most of all.Within the pages of the Declutter Like a Mother Planner, you''ll find: Encouraging affirmations Plenty of space to list out your to-dos, self-care management, gratitude, and decluttering goals Undated calendars for your planning, including 12 monthly calendar overviews and 52 weekly calendar overviews Blank space for notes, an address book, and a spot to keep track of important dates  This gorgeous undated 12-month planner--with a hand-painted cover created by a

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Book SynopsisJoe & Rosie Wicks'We are all getting a good night's sleep, thanks to Rosey'No one can prepare you for the sleep deprivation of having a newborn. The truth is, there is no magic wand - but there is straight-forward, actionable advice that will set your baby on a path towards a settled night's sleep.Baby sleep guru Rosey Davidson has been helping new parents with sleep for over a decade. She knows first-hand that every baby is different and that no parent needs to suffer with sleep struggles long term.In this empowering and non judgemental book, Rosey sets out clear, practical solutions to help you make the right sleep decisions for your family. Covering every conceivable challenge that you may encounter in the first year, this is your nurturing guide to the methods that really work.Whether you are in a fog of sleepless nights or expecting your bundle of joy, let this book be your guiding light, helping you to calmly and confidently navigate your baby's first year.Trade ReviewThanks to Rosey's brilliant advice, my daughter naps and sleeps like a dream -- Kate Lawler * Kate Lawler *Rosey came to the rescue just at the right time - her help has been life-changing and I can't recommend her enough -- Anna Williamson * Anna Williamson *

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Book SynopsisA self-love affirmation deck for the soul by a Latina woman, for Latina and BIWOC women.I am the woman I once prayed to be, Like the snake, I shed old skins, I will not apologize for the wild in me, and I hold space for all my emotions and I cradle them with devotion: these are just a few of the powerful affirmations contained in the I Am Diosa deck, Christine Gutierrez's first deck and a follow-up to her August 2020 book, I Am Diosa.In this self-love affirmation deck for the soul, each word and each piece of art encourages readers to lean into discomfort, share their authentic truths, embrace their shadow and their light, and understand that they have the power to step into fullness and be wholly themselves.This deck gives the reader a loving, real, and raw reminder to feel empowered and to activate deeper self-love. It is unique in that it is geared toward women of color; yet it is open to all women who are looking for a quick reminder

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Book Synopsis“Thought-provoking, encouraging, and inspiring” (Gretchen Rubin) reflections on the power of travel to transform our daily lives—from the iconoclastic travel writer, scholar, and author of VagabondingFor readers who dream of travel, yearn to get back out on the road, or want to enrich a journey they’re currently on, The Vagabond’s Way explores and celebrates the life-altering essence of travel all year long. Each day of the year features a meditation on an aspect of the journey, anchored by words of wisdom from a variety of thinkers—from Stoic philosopher Seneca and poet Maya Angelou to Trappist monk Thomas Merton and Grover from Sesame Street.  Iconoclastic travel writer and scholar Rolf Potts embraces the ragged-edged, harder-to-quantify aspects of travel that inevitably change travelers’ lives for the better in unexpected ways. The book’s various sections mirror the phases of a trip, inc

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Book SynopsisBlack women are powerful, brilliant, and brave, and it’s time to affirm these truths with more than 100 affirmations and journal prompts Black women can use to empower themselves.In a world that perpetuates negative stereotypes about Black women, it’s more important than ever to affirm Black women for their power, brilliance, and bravery. With Affirmations for Black Women: A Journal, Black women will find more than 100 affirmations from their emotional, mental, and physical wellbeing, to the practical, professional, and social aspects of their lives. You’ll also learn specifically why affirmations are essential for Black women in order to heal from the effects of misogynoir, to build up your confidence, to build a self-care practice, and much more. You’ll discover how to apply affirmations to your daily life and use them in order to manifest what you desire and deserve. Best of all, you’ll find short prompts after each affirmation to reflect on the affirmation and to take them one step further. Prompts will help you cement the affirmation into your mind, and into your reality as you incorporate them fully into your life. With Affirmations for Black Women: A Journal, you’ll celebrate being a Black woman, affirm your talent and worth, and bring your dreams to fruition.Trade Review“A feel-good book for the new year” —The Wondermind Newsletter“The perfect gift for all the women in your life.” —Hello Beautiful

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Book SynopsisTake a moment and breathe. With Yumi's uplifting guidance, you will dig deeper into your soul to discover the tranquility already surrounding you.In There Is No Right Way to Meditate, award-winning artist Yumi Sakugawa helps you tap into your inner self and finally find the peace that you've been seeking. With new and revised content, each page offers a unique perspective on how to lead a more mindful life. This book is full of captivating ink illustrations and encouraging words like, "It's okay if the only thing you did today was breathe." This new editions includes mini-sections, such as: Grounding Inner Child Self-Love And more From simple ways to get rid of a bad mood to instructions for making your intentions come true, her lessons will inspire you to become more aware of the present moment and find stillness no matter where you go.

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Book Synopsis#1 New York Times bestselling author Catana Chetwynd presents a new take on the beloved Catana Comics—a guided journal in her signature wholesome and cozy style.Catana Chetwynd presents a new twist on feel-good humor. This guided journal, illustrated in her signature style, is for couples, friends, family, and anyone who wants to learn more about themselves and their personal relationships. With wholesome prompts, insightful questions, fun activities, moments for deeper reflection, and lighthearted illustrations and stickers, My Heart's Content: A Journal for Everyone offers every person the chance to spend some quality time on themselves. Planning for the future, reflecting on the past, soaking up the present, and learning more about ourselves and the ones we love.

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Book SynopsisHand-painted in 2020 during the first weeks of quarantine, this bright and vibrant tarot deck for the modern card reader is a connection to the universe and a light for anyone who has ever searched for meaning in the darkness.Commune with the UniverseThe Gentle Thrills Tarot is a tool to connect both outward to the universe and inward to your intuition with its weird, wonderous, and whimsical messages. Rooted in traditional tarot archetypes, this deck offers bold and fresh artwork in saturated color to catch the attention of the modern tarot reader. The simple, beginner-friendly guidebook includes two words for each card meaningone for uprights and one for reversalsas well as the astrological and elemental correlations.

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Book SynopsisWhether you live between skyscrapers or in the suburbs, it’s easy to become disconnected from nature. But even in a concrete jungle, nature is still present. This deck offers 100 ways to rediscover and reconnect with the natural world, with plenty of ideas that are easy to integrate into your everyday life, from taking your lunch outside to mindful walking and community gardening. Learn about getting involved in seed exchanges, forest bathing, or how to become a citizen scientist, and find great ways to help with conservation efforts ¬¬– because no matter where we live, we can all heal with nature as we help it heal.

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Book SynopsisTHE SUNDAY TIMES No 1 BESTSELLER'Deborah James captured the heart of the nation' - The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge @KensingtonRoyal'Brave, bright, beautiful' - Lorraine Kelly'Deborah's ability to find positivity in the darkest of places is an inspiration to us all' - Davina McCall'This book has shaken me awake. I gulped it down in one sitting, then sat and cried... [But] hope is a character on every single page' - Christie Watson-------------------I was alive when I should have been dead. In another movie, I missed the sliding door and departed this wondrous life long ago. Like so many others, I had to learn to live not knowing if I have a tomorrow, because, statistically, I didn't. At the age of 35, I was blindsided by incurable bowel cancer - I was given less than an 8 per cent chance of surviving five years. Five years later, my only option was to live in the now and to value one day at a time.--------------------How do you turn your mind from a negative spiral into realistic and rebellious hope? How do you stop focusing on the why and realise that 'why not me' is just as valid a question?When Deborah James was diagnosed with incurable bowel cancer at just 35, she learned a powerful lesson: the way we respond to any given situation empowers or destroys us. And with the right skills and approach, we can all face huge challenges and find strength and hope in the darkest of places.How to Live When You Could Be Dead will show you how. It will awaken you to question your life as if you didn't have a tomorrow and live it in the way you want to today. By harnessing the power of positivity and valuing each day as though it could be your last, you'll find out, as Deborah did, that it is possible to live with joy and purpose, no matter what.Ebury, a division of Penguin Random House, will pay £2.50 from the sale of each paperback copy of How To Live When You Could Be Dead by Deborah James sold in the UK to Bowelbabe Fund for Cancer Research UK.Cancer Research UK is a charity registered in England and Wales (1089464), Scotland (SC041666), Isle of Man (1103) and Jersey (247).Trade ReviewDame Deborah James dedicated her life to helping others... with this book she will reach so many more, providing rebellious hope to the darkest of nights, and quite possibly changing how we think about death forever * Chrissie Watson, bestselling author of The Language of Kindness *

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Book SynopsisBuild healthy boundaries, manage difficult relationships, and live a happy life in accordance with your personal values with this unique, activity-based supplement to start or support your therapy practice.Setting boundaries can be tough—you don’t want to disappoint other people, but you also don’t want to be stuck in a situation that makes you uncomfortable or unhappy. The good news is that setting healthy boundaries is really a good thing that can make you happier and strengthen those relationships you were so worried about. So how do you get started? Setting boundaries is an important skill, and the only way to get better is by practicing. In this book, you’ll find 100 activities that will help you become better at setting boundaries. Dive into activities that will get you thinking about and practicing those boundaries that are most important to you. You’ll learn: -How to find your boundary-setting role model to encourage you in those tough moments -How to consider your authentic schedule…and then how to give up on tasks and activities that don’t match your values to set boundaries around your personal time -How to develop authentic holiday celebrations while navigating complicated family situations -How to say no gently -And much more! Whether you’re a recovering people pleaser or want to build new boundaries that match other changes in your life, these activities will give you the tools you need to get started. Boundaries are healthy, important, and even necessary to create the life you want—so start building your happier life today!

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Book SynopsisA new edition of the bestseller that has helped aspiring leaders worldwide advance their careers and step up to larger leadership roles.You aspire to lead with greater impact. The problem is you're busy executing on today's demands. You know you have to carve out time from your "day job" to build your leadership skills, but it’s easy to let immediate problems and old mindsets get in the way.Herminia Ibarra—one of the world's foremost experts on leadership—shows how individuals at all levels can step up to leadership by making small but crucial changes in their jobs, their networks, and themselves. In Act Like a Leader, Think Like a Leader, Ibarra offers advice to: Redefine your job in order to make more strategic contributions Diversify your network so that you connect to, and learn from, a wider range of stakeholders Become more playful with your self-concept, allowing your familiar—and possibly outdated—leadership style to evolve Ibarra turns the usual leadership advice—generate insight about yourself through reflection and analysis of your strengths and weaknesses—on its head by arguing that you must first act and experiment your way into trying new things. The valuable external perspective you gain from direct experiences and experimentation—which Ibarra calls outsight—provides new and critical information on what kind of work is important to you, how you should invest your time, why and which relationships matter, and, ultimately, who you want to become.Updated with new examples and self-assessments, this book gives you the tools to start acting like a leader and advancing your career to the next level.Trade ReviewAdvance Praise for Act Like a Leader, Think Like a Leader:"Have you had it with navel-gazing? In this terrific book, Herminia Ibarra offers the antidote. She reframes the leader's quest as a process of looking outward rather than inward and includes smart, practical suggestions for expanding your leadership opportunities." — Daniel H. Pink, New York Times bestselling author, The Power of Regret"Act Like a Leader, Think Like a Leader provides insightful and practical advice about how to do the hardest thing of all—change ourselves." — Linda A. Hill, Wallace Brett Donham Professor of Business Administration, Harvard Business School; coauthor, Collective Genius"Herminia Ibarra has created a valuable and successful model for helping forward-thinking professionals move up the corporate ladder." — Marshall Goldsmith, founder, 100 Coaches; bestselling author, What Got You Here Won't Get You There"Ibarra powerfully demonstrates how 'outsight' trumps insight for producing sustainable personal growth and provides practical, easy-to-follow lessons on how to use it." — Stewart D. Friedman, Professor of Management Practice, Emeritus, The Wharton School; bestselling author, Leading the Life You Want and Total Leadership"Ibarra takes future leaders beyond the normal platitudes to a deeper and richer understanding of what it is to become a better leader." — Lynda Gratton, Professor of Management Practice, London Business School; bestselling author and coauthor, Redesigning Work and The 100-Year Life"This intelligent and thought-provoking book is for those who really want to make a difference—those willing to act their way into leadership situations they might previously have thought themselves out of." — Paul Polman, former CEO, Unilever; coauthor, Net Positive"In Act Like a Leader, Think Like a Leader, Herminia Ibarra provides us with a wonderfully practical way of taking control of our own leadership transformation." — Tim Brown, cochair, IDEO; author, Change by Design

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Book SynopsisIn this profound book, based on a popular audio program, Dr. David Hawkins gives a primer on his world-famous map of consciousness that will help the reader embark on their own journey to an advanced state of consciousness.Dr. Hawkins’s research is based on a well-established science called kinesiology, which has to do with the testing of an all-or-none muscle response stimulus. A positive stimulus generates a strong muscle response, and a negative stimulus results in a demonstrable weakening of the test muscle. Clinical kinesiological muscle testing as a diagnostic technique has been verified widely over the past 25 years.David Hawkins, M.D., Ph.D, conducted a 29-year study that demonstrated that the human body becomes stronger or weaker depending on a person’s mental state. He created a scale from 1 to 1,000 that mapped human consciousness. Furthermore, he demonstrated that this map can be used as a blueprint to reach higher states of consciousness that can be identified simply by applying a small amount of pressure on an outstretched arm!Not only that, but this simple method has also been demonstrated to be an effective tool for instantly calibrating human consciousness. Dr. Hawkins created a scale of consciousness based on current discoveries in advanced theoretical physics and the nonlinear dynamics of chaos theory. And this “map of consciousness” now makes it possible for anyone to advance toward higher levels of enlightenment faster than ever imagined!In this book, you’ll learn how to:– Advance your level of consciousness and your understanding of human behavior, just by learning the map of consciousness.– Gain instant access to information that is beyond the capacity of all the world’s computers.– Detect the exact point in any complex system where the least effort brings about the greatest result.– Understand the power of a simple attitude adjustment as well as the consequences of various emotional states.– Learn how people who calibrate high on the map of consciousness can raise the energy level and calibration of thousands of others just by being in their presence!– Heal yourself of illness or addiction by reaching the state of consciousness in which it vanishes.– Learn which foods, environments, companies, books, etc., are harmful (low energy) and which are beneficial (high energy).– And much more!

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Book SynopsisDitch the green smoothies and reconnect with your authentic self using this wellness guide that taps into nature and helps you live your wildest, freest life.It’s time for a new type of self-care. No bubble baths. No yoga. Just some truly wild—truly effective—ideas and activities that are good for you and your overall wellness. It’s time to get feral! Feral Self-Care is loaded with self-care ideas that will actually help nourish your soul and make you feel good. Each entry covers an activity that reconnects you with your authentic self, helping you feel more empowered, free, and confident in embracing this human experience—in all its messy glory. From self-care activities that will have you connecting with nature to those that have you digging deep and exploring your truest self, Feral Self-Care goes beyond the skin creams and face masks to reveal and restore your inner being. You’ll find inspired ideas such as: -Nature sounds ASMR -Dancing in the rain -Primal screaming -Creating a chaotic symphony -And much more! It’s time to make self-care as wild as you are, and Feral Self-Care is here to help.Trade Review"[This book] will jolt you into living more fully." —Book Riot"Mandi Em offers new ideas of how to 'liberate your unique, authentic untamed self,'... readers will love this guide to living your life in a more feral manner." —Book Riot

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Book SynopsisMicroscopic organisms are as important to plant growth as water and light. Microbe Science for Gardeners highlights the essential role of microbes in plant biosystems and health, provides practical how-to gardening advice for enhancing plant microbiomes and preventing disease, and debunks common gardening myths.Trade Review"Robert Pavlis' newest book, Microbe Science for Gardeners beautifully breaks it down in his usual no-nonsense way. If you want to learn anything about the science of soil, and what's in it, this book will help you easily understand the vital role microbes play in bringing soil (and everything growing in it) to life!" –Joe Lamp'l, founder, joegardener.com, The Online Gardening Academy™, creator/ executive producer, Growing a Greener World® "Robert Pavlis' Microbe Science for Gardeners is an accessible and understandable dive into the amazing relationship between microbes and plants. Useful and practical gardening advice." –Jeff Lowenfels, author, the Teaming Series and DIY Autoflowering Cannabis "Microbe Science for Gardeners is deeply in-tune with the current science and Pavlis also introduces us to lesser-known and developing ideas in soil microbiology that we will see grow over the next few years. No matter your understanding of soil biology, I suspect Microbe Science for Gardeners will leave you deeply enriched, as it has me. From backyard to farm-scale, this is a book every grower should possess." –Jesse Frost, author, The Living Soil Handbook: The No-till Grower's Guide to Ecological Market Gardening "This fascinating book by Robert Pavlis presents the latest science on what is known (and not known) about the multitude of bacteria, fungi, and other microbes that fill the soil, cover leaves, and interact with roots. This is an outstanding resource and should be in the hands of anyone interested in gardening!" –Linda Gilkeson, author, Backyard Bounty: The Complete Guide to Year-Round Organic Gardening in the Pacific Northwest "A must-have for gardeners who want to understand the unseen worlds above and below the soil, Robert Pavlis' latest book explains the hidden life keeping our plants thriving." –Rebecca Martin, technical editor, Mother Earth News "Robert Pavlis has a unique ability to communicate complex topics with ease and clarity. He has done it again with Microbe Science for Gardeners. This comprehensive exploration of soil ecology examines the dynamic relationships between plants and the microbiome of the soil, providing the reader with a guide to understanding the role of bacteria, viruses, fungi and other microbes in the creation and maintenance of healthy soil." –Darrell Frey, owner, Three Sisters Farm, and author, Bioshelter Market Garden: A Permaculture Farm Table of Contents1. Introduction Why Learn About Microbes? Terms Used in This Book 2. The World Under a Microscope Microbes by the Numbers Microbes Are Important to Plants Microbes Can Harm Plants Gardeners Affect Microbes How Do Microbes Move Around? How Much Do We Really Know? 3. Bacteria How Do Bacteria Eat? Where Do Bacteria Live? Life Cycle of Bacteria Nitrogen-Fixing Bacteria 4. Fungi What do Fungi Eat? Where Do Fungi Live? Life Cycle of Fungi Pathogenic Fungi Mycorrhizal Fungi 5. Yeast Life Cycle of Yeast Yeast-Plant Interactions Yeast in Hellebore Nectar Yeast Creates Alcoholics Yeast on Leaves Yeast in Soil A Bioindicator of Air Quality A Possible Solution to Plastic Pollution 6. Nematodes 7. Protozoa Life Cycle of Protozoa Nutrient Cycling Protozoa-Plant Interactions Plant Diseases 8. Viruses Viruses in Soil Life Cycle of a Virus The Spread of Viruses Virus Infection of Microbes Virus Infection of Plants Rapid Mutation Beneficial Interaction with Plants 9. More Microbes Archaea Actinomycetes Cyanobacteria Algae 10. Microbe Communities Microbe Communities and Microbiomes Signaling Between Microbes Microbes Attack Microbes Mycorrhizal Interactions Lichens 11. Plants Love Microbes Nutrient Availability The Phyllosphere Rhizosphere Rhizophagy Cycle Seed Microbiome 12. Manipulating Microbes Fungal-to-Bacterial Ratio Effect of Agriculture Biodiversity 13. Bioinoculants for the Garden Bioinoculants for Seeds Bioinoculants as a Foliar Spray Bioinoculants for Soil Microbes Are No Longer Living Should Gardeners Use Commercial Bioinoculants? Compost Tea 14. Pathogens You Suspect a Disease—What Now? List of Plant Diseases Fighting Plant Diseases Commercial Pesticides Human Diseases Endnotes Index About the Author Also by the Author About New Society Publishers

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Book SynopsisFor readers of motivational books like DARING GREATLY and GIRL, WASH YOUR FACE, this growth mindset personal development book for those who are not only ready to achieve, but brave enough to push out of their comfort zone and find authentic happiness. Now featuring a brand new bonus chapter all about Abundance.In this inspiring and motivational new book, founder of the Hello Fears social movement Michelle Poler is challenging you to say hello! to your fears and find meaningful happiness outside the traditional definition of success by living with courage and tapping into your full potential.With kick-butt attitude and a humorous *wink*, Michelle breaks down each set-back she battled on the road towards joyful purpose. Her stories and practical strategies encourage you to name, accept, and embrace what's holding you back so you can be the heroine in your own life, not the victim.Hello, Fears is an honest, empowering guide to living alongside what scares you. Our fears reveal what we care about the most, so each and every challenge is an opportunity to grow, hustle, and be your authentic self-unapologetically.Perfect for readers of Untamed and Love Warrior by Glennon Doyle, Girl, Wash Your Face and Girl, Stop Apologizing by Rachel Hollis or listeners of The United States of Anxiety podcast on NPR. On the professional side, if you liked Delivering Happiness by Tony Hsieh, you'll love Hello, Fears.

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Book SynopsisInfinite Receiving is so much more than manifestation. When your purpose is truly aligned with what the universe wants for you, and you consciously take action, your dreams really can come true. This book will help you find your purpose and take actionable steps to live the life you want. Faith plus action equals miracles!Stop standing in your own way. We need to let go of fear, shame, guilt, and judgement in order to consciously receive all that we desire. When we open up our hearts and release self-doubt, we create energy that allows us to see more ‘magic’ in our lives and actively pursue our dreams. Through meditations, affirmations, and practical exercises, Suzy Ashworth will show you how to become more aware of your energy and help you to redefine your relationship with wanting. By following the four pillars of Infinite Receiving®, you can increase your state of awareness and attract much more into your life, including:· Sovereignty: Take ownership of your spiritual and inner authority, and lead with integrity and personal power.· Infinite possibilities: Trust yourself and believe you are worthy. Allow yourself to open up and create space to receive beyond your wildest dreams.· Community: Cultivate a supportive culture in any space you step into. When we come together, we all rise.· Embodiment: Become adept at taking yourself out of your mind and into your body and heart. You will talk the talk and walk the walk.Learn to consciously co-create a world beyond what you thought was possible by tuning into the frequency of Infinite Receiving®.

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Book SynopsisA journey through the seven most common and important spiritual experiences. We have all had moments that transcend ordinary reality, experiences that reveal our connection to the Sacred, to the Living Energy of the Universe. Yet many people brush off these flashes of spiritual wonder and non-ordinary consciousness, not realising they can be important stepping stones on the spiritual path. In this guide, Jonathan Ellerby helps you recognise the common ways people encounter the Sacred—God, the Divine, non-ordinary consciousness, and the spiritual world—so you can identify when you are having a spiritual experience and embrace it as an opportunity for spiritual growth, healing, and resilience. The author identifies the seven most common ways we are touched by the spiritual world and shares intimate, firsthand examples of his own profound encounters with the Sacred, inspiring recollections of people he has met, and accounts of mystics through the

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Book SynopsisA personal and professional guide to the latest research on imposterism and psychological flexibility, Imposter No More is the professional''s handbook to combatting ''impostor syndrome'' and overcoming self-doubt to achieve career success. Dr Jill Stoddard is a recovered imposter. For years, she was convinced that the only reason she was accepted into a competitive grad school programme was because her father knew the programme director. Dr Stoddard isn''t alone in this: deep down, the majority of successful people question their professional legitimacy a good amount of the time. Why do we do this, and how can we stop? Although she''s in recovery, Dr Stoddard still struggles with feelings of imposterism. She works through them with psychological flexibility, the ability to be present with all thoughts, emotions, physical sensations and urges, fully and without defence, while making conscious, deliberate choices based on what deeply matters to a personTrade ReviewIf you've ever questioned your competence, been held back by insecurity, or over-worked to prove yourself, this book is a must read. Stoddard offers a fresh perspective on the imposter experience with empowering tools for cultivating your dream career. You will no longer play small after reading this book -- Nir Eyal, bestselling author of 'Indistractable: How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life'Imposter No More is relatable and engaging, offering practical suggestions to help readers overcome their self-doubt and build their confidence. Stoddard deftly blends stories and science to provide actionable tips for conquering insecurity at work and at home -- Katy Milkman, author of the 'Wall Street Journal' Bestseller 'How to Change'Imposter syndrome has been a buzz word of late, particularly when it comes to women in the workplace. Stoddard is masterful at using her extensive training as a psychologist to address the why of impostor feelings while providing a blame-free practical guide to claim our power and confidence. This is a beautiful book -- Eve Rodsky, bestselling author of 'Fair Play: A Game-Changing Solution for When You Have Too Much to Do (and More Life to Live)' and 'Find Your Unicorn Space: Reclaim Your Creative Life in a Too-Busy World'Now, more than perhaps ever, we expend precious time and energy on behaviors that are self-defeating and that sew doubt in our own capabilities. Imposter No More is your handbook to taking back control at work and in life and get back to building -- Patrick J. McGinnis, creator of the term FOMO and author of 'Fear of Missing Out: Practical Decision-Making in a World of Overwhelming Choice' and 'The 10% Entrepreneur: Live Your Startup Dream Without Quitting Your Day Job'Yikes, am I a blurb imposter? I truly love the revelations that come fast and thick in this book, starting with: Whatever you worry you're not actually good at is what you actually care about. That was just the first of the jaw-droppers, soul-savers, life-changers. Plenty more where that came from! -- Lenore Skenazy, author of 'Free-Range Kids: How Parents and Teachers Can Let Go and Let Grow', and president of Let GrowDo I really deserve this promotion more than my colleague? Can other moms tell I am more of a hot mess than everyone else? Am I capable of coming through the way my boss expects me to? Any person who has ever been plagued with feelings of self-doubt needs this read. Imposter No More helps us figure out what triggers this crippling negativity and how to overcome it so that we can live a truly more confident and courageous life -- Ericka Sóuter, frequent 'Good Morning America' contributor and author of 'How to Have a Kid and a Life: A Survival Guide'Want to shake off imposter thoughts so you can write the book you were meant to write? Imposter No More shows you exactly how to do it. It's highly practical, very readable, and deeply hopeful -- Jennie Nash, CEO of Author Accelerator and author of 'Blueprint for a Book: Build Your Novel from the Inside Out' and 'Blueprint for a Nonfiction Book: Plan and Pitch Your Big Idea'

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Book SynopsisIn this profound book, based on a popular audio program, Dr. David Hawkins gives a primer on his world-famous map of consciousness that will help the reader embark on their own journey to an advanced state of consciousness.Dr. Hawkins’s research is based on a well-established science called kinesiology, which has to do with the testing of an all-or-none muscle response stimulus. A positive stimulus generates a strong muscle response, and a negative stimulus results in a demonstrable weakening of the test muscle. Clinical kinesiological muscle testing as a diagnostic technique has been verified widely over the past 25 years.David Hawkins, M.D., Ph.D, conducted a 29-year study that demonstrated that the human body becomes stronger or weaker depending on a person’s mental state. He created a scale from 1 to 1,000 that mapped human consciousness. Furthermore, he demonstrated that this map can be used as a blueprint to reach higher states of consciousness that can be identified simply by applying a small amount of pressure on an outstretched arm!Not only that, but this simple method has also been demonstrated to be an effective tool for instantly calibrating human consciousness. Dr. Hawkins created a scale of consciousness based on current discoveries in advanced theoretical physics and the nonlinear dynamics of chaos theory. And this “map of consciousness” now makes it possible for anyone to advance toward higher levels of enlightenment faster than ever imagined!In this book, you’ll learn how to: Advance your level of consciousness and your understanding of human behavior, just by learning the map of consciousness. Gain instant access to information that is beyond the capacity of all the world’s computers. Detect the exact point in any complex system where the least effort brings about the greatest result. Understand the power of a simple attitude adjustment as well as the consequences of various emotional states. Learn how people who calibrate high on the map of consciousness can raise the energy level and calibration of thousands of others just by being in their presence! Heal yourself of illness or addiction by reaching the state of consciousness in which it vanishes. Learn which foods, environments, companies, books, etc., are harmful (low energy) and which are beneficial (high energy). And much more!

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Book SynopsisGet through the tough times with dozens of prompts and activities in this companion journal to the popular Handbook for Bad Days.A Journal for Bad Days provides the tools to help you through tough times. Inside, you will find questions to ponder while facing the worst days with courage, compassion, and your head held high. This journal provides sixty prompts inspired by the topics referenced in the popular Handbook for Bad Days, including the benefits of a good cry, the importance of a social media detox, the power of saying “yes, but…”, and the gift of an apology. In these prompts, you can document your personal stories, thoughts, and intimate contemplations about grief, living in the present, ego, and more. Bad days are part of being human, but they no longer have to control you. Instead, you can take charge of your low days and transform them, and yourself.

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Book SynopsisPower Positivity: I AM UNSTOPPABLE helps you find the confidence to be yourself and reminds you that you can get through anything with empowering quotes, thoughts, kind words and little pick-me-ups when you need them most. The right words at the right time can do wonders to lift your mood, raise your confidence, control negative feelings and improve your self-esteem. Featuring wise words from some of our favourite celebrities, this pocket-sized book is guaranteed to brighten your day, remind you that life is good and that you've most definitely got this.

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Book SynopsisJonquil Lowe is an economist and Senior Lecturer in Economics and Personal Finance at The Open University, where she combines creating courses about personal finance, researching key issues such as access to financial services and the impact of macroeconomics changes on financial planning, and working as a consumer advocate on various industry bodies.  A former head of money research at the consumer organisation, Which?,  Jonquil holds a diploma in financial planning and is an associate member of the Chartered Institute of Securities and Investments. She has been authoring books on personal finance for over 30 years. Current titles as author, co-author and/or editor include The Good Retirement Guide, published by Kogan Page; Essential Personal Finance: A Practical Guide for Employees and A Practical Guide to Financial Services: Knowledge, Opportunities and Inclusion, both published by Routledge.? Trade Review‘Be Your Own Financial Adviser is a really good introduction to financial planning. It also explains everything in English, unlike some professional financial advisers I can think of.' Isabel Berwick, Personal Finance Editor, The Independent Table of ContentsPART 1 PLANNING AND ADVICE  1 Financial planning  2 Do you need an adviser?  3 Avoiding scams  PART 2 PLANNING FOR PROTECTION  4 Protecting your income  5 Protecting your family  6 Health and care  PART 3 BUILDING AND MANAGING YOUR WEALTH  7 Somewhere to live  8 Building a pension  9 Retirement choices  10 Saving and investing  11 Managing your wealth  12 Passing it on 

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