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Book SynopsisSomething to be happy about: This mesmerizing bestseller is revised and updated. Originally published 25 years ago (happy anniversary!) from a list that Barbara Ann Kipfer started making as a child, it's the book that marries obsession with happiness. And it now has 4,000 fresh and more current reasons to be happy:Rabbit tracks in the snow.Kiteboarding and kitesurfing.Caramel gelato.Scoring super-high on a Scrabble turn.Babies burping.Summer storms.White cupcakes with multicolored sprinkles.Big red barns.20 minutes all to yourself. No opinions, no explanations, no asides, no footnotes, editorializing, or proselytizing. Just the simple premise of a list of things that make us smile. With its chunky shape, striking black-and-white cover, and 100 whimsical illustrations by Pierre Le-Tan, the new 14,000 Things is an irresistible catalog of good thoughts completely updated to reflect today's worldand an uplifting gift for people of all moods and all ages.

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Book SynopsisHow to handle everything (and everyone) around you when all hell breaks loose, from the international bestselling author of Surrounded by Idiots.Not everything goes the way we want it to - the world or people around us sometimes just spin out of control. Just consider the Covid pandemic for starters. Or how about that mad neighbour you have living next-door to you? Or when work seems to be going down the toilet when the competition keep outsmarting you? So how do you handle everything life throws your way when you'd really prefer to tell everyone to get stuffed?Thomas Erikson will help you turn adversity into success with the help of the behavioural model made famous in Surrounded by Idiots. Starting by reminding us that life is as it is, Erikson helps you see that it is in fact useless to try to control everything happening around you. Instead of protesting when life throws you curveballs, focus instead on how to handle them. Just as you keep the weeds away from the garden to provide space and amazing flowers, you need to find an approach to adversity that works for you and will give you the chance to turn everything into success. Surrounded by Setbacks will help you pinpoint the approach that works for you and will entertain and empower you in equal measure.

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Book SynopsisAre you highly driven, creative, fearless, questioning, flexible, stubborn and enterprising? Are you able to think outside the box and shrug off almost every adversity?Seeing all these positive qualities lined up, you might be surprised to learn that they are traits typical to people with ADHD.Today, we label these traits as a ''disorder'', but they were once essential to our ancestors'' survival, giving them energy or ability to hyperfocus when hunting. It was quite simply advantageous to have these traits.In The ADHD Advantage, leading psychiatrist and viral TedX speaker Dr Anders Hansen shows you how to turn your diagnosis into an asset, handle the negative aspects of ADHD, and find joy in the fact we aren''t all the same.

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Book SynopsisThere is no harder life experience than caring for a loved one who is dying. This book will empower you approach this monumental transition with empathy, patience and peace of mind. After working as a hospice nurse for many years, Suzanne O'Brien founded the Doulagivers Institute in 2012, which has since trained hundreds of thousands of death doulas around the world to provide a peaceful and dignified death for loved ones and their families. The Good Death brings together everything Suzanne has learned during her decades in healthcare to provide you with a simple, step-by-step guide to preparing for the future death of someone close to you, as well as helping them through the actual passing when the time comes. Full of practical tools to approach the death of a loved one with dignity, knowledge and compassion, this book will equip you with everything you need to know to prepare for a financial, physical, mental, emotional and spiritually good death both for you, and for your loved one.

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Book Synopsis"Who owns your mind?" Beginning with this provocative question, Emmanuel Jal invites readers to claim ownership over the narratives that define their lives in order to become a force for good in the world. As a child growing up in South Sudan, Jal witnessed atrocities perpetrated against his family and community. These actions drove him to become a child soldier in a vicious civil war. Hunger, isolation, and the ever-present specter of death in battle attended his every moment. Yet his greatest challenge did not come from outside; it arose from within, from the corrosive nature of hopelessness, trauma, and narratives of victimization. Rather than succumb to these forces of negativity, Jal turned his life's challenges into opportunities by utilizing a comprehensive framework he developed around eleven pillars of support: Meditation Yearning Leading Ideas Focus Endurance Intuition Sagaciousness Action Read Train These pillars can be utilized individually or as a unit to help build a durable internal structure that allows anyone to overcome adversity, regain joy and gratitude, and live a life of purpose that enriches the greater community.

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Book SynopsisInhale calm, exhale your cares… Find inspiration for your yoga practice every day with this book of uplifting quotations, mindfulness techniques and step-by-step guidance on the best-loved yoga poses to engage and energize both mind and body all year round.

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Book SynopsisA friendly and affirming collection of 52 secular essays with interactive journaling prompts for those seeking spiritual connection and comfort outside the confines of organized religion.In Sermons on the Couch, Cindy Gentry offers weekly sermons that meet people where they are—whether religious or spiritual, agnostic or atheist. Instead of references to deities, her lessons are placed in the context of a force in the Universe. Instead of Biblical quotes, she uses the wise words of celebrities, scientists, poets, and thinkers. Rather than traditional hymns, she closes each sermon with suggested popular songs from across genres. At the end of each Sermon, she offers journal questions to guide further contemplation of the weekly topic.For example, the book’s opening sermon is titled “Resolutions.” To avoid the self-criticism that comes from not following through on resolutions, Cindy suggests reframing them into more general goals such as becoming a happier, healthier person, improving relationships, and making the world a better place. Journal questions prompt reflection on past experiences with resolutions and what the reader might do differently this year, and the hymn selection for this sermon is New Beginning, by Tracy Chapman.Writes Cindy, “So, that is my mission. To enjoy a laugh and a song, but most of all, to remind people each week, despite the crazy ups and downs of life, that they are perfect in their imperfections, the Universe loves them unconditionally, and that we can hold on to each other.”

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Book SynopsisFrom celebrated channel of The Council comes a step-by-step guide to channeling, empowering you to access higher wisdom and receive guidance from your guides and soul team. In You Are a Channel, you will discover how youyes you!can learn to receive guidance from your soul, spirit guides, angels, ascended beings, and Spirit. Here, globally celebrated channel of The Council, Sara Landon, shares her top 15 channeling tips, which she has discovered over many years of channeling The Council, plus the experiential process to assist you in opening and developing your own connection to infinite intelligence. These include: committing to a journaling and automatic writing practice being a conscious channel understanding that the channel has no judgment using trigger words and phrases to channel using all your senses to experience channeling Once you have established your connection to Source energ

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Book SynopsisFind harmony in all aspects of your life with this beautiful guide to simple, balanced livingLife is full of demands and responsibilities that are constantly vying for our attention, and achieving a sense of equilibrium can be challenging. Despite the everyday noise and distractions, there are always steps you can take to find a more balanced, harmonious existence - and that''s where this book comes in. With practical tips on everything from managing day-to-day stress to finding a work-life balance, How to Balance Your Life is your go-to guide to discovering lasting peace and harmony. This inspirational book will help you find ways to boost your well-being and be more mindful of the wider world and your impact on it, while making sure there is always room for me time.Inside you will find:- Techniques to soothe your mind and give yourself headspace- Practical advice on keeping physically fit and healthy- Tips for creating a peaceful home environment- Ideas for spending quality time with othersAnd much more! So, delve into these pages and take your first step towards a happier, healthier and more relaxed future.

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Book SynopsisAre you ready to fill your life with more peace, power, and joy?We Should All Be Millionaires details a realistic, achievable, step-by-step path to creating the support, confidence, and plan you need to own your success and become the millionaire the world needs you to be.Only 10 percent of the world’s millionaires are women, making it difficult for women to wield the economic power that will create lasting equality. Whatever is stopping you from having seven figures in the bank—whether it’s shaky confidence, knowledge gaps when it comes to wealth building tactics, imposter syndrome, a janky mindset about money (it’s okay, we’ve all been there!), or simply not knowing where to begin—this book shows you how to clear every obstacle in your way, show up, and glow up.We Should All Be Millionaires will forever change the way you think about money and your ability to

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Book SynopsisAn international best-seller from Brendon Burchard – the world's #1 high performance coach, New York Times best-selling author, and renowned speaker in self-improvement, mindset, and motivation.THESE HABITS WILL MAKE YOU EXTRAORDINARY and help you unlock your full potential! “Brendon Burchard is the top motivation and marketing trainer in the world.” – Larry KingAre you ready to take your life and career to the next level? This motivational book is the ultimate resource for anyone seeking to have long-term success and happiness.“With the right training and habits, anyone can become a high performer!” – Brendon Burchard Twenty years ago, Brendon Burchard became obsessed with answering three questions: 1. Why do some individuals and teams succeed more quickly than others and sustain that success over the long term? 2. Of those who pull it off, why are some miserable and others consistently happy on their journey? 3. What motivates people to reach for higher levels of success in the first place, and what practices help them improve the most? Which habits can help you achieve long-term success and well-being no matter your age, career, strengths, or personality?To become a high performer, you must seek clarity, generate energy, raise necessity, increase productivity, develop influence, and demonstrate courage. The art and science of how to do all this is what this inspirational book is about. Each of the six habits is illustrated by powerful vignettes, cutting-edge science, thought-provoking exercises, and real-world daily practices you can implement right now.Drawing on the latest research in psychology, mindfulness, and self-discipline, Brendon reveals the secrets to building habits that will transform your life, including:· Clarity: Learn how to gain clarity on your goals and vision for the future, and how to stay focused and aligned with your purpose.· Energy: Discover how you can stay motivated and productive even in the face of challenges.· Courage: Develop the courage to take bold action and overcome obstacles, so you can achieve your goals and live the life you want.· Productivity: Learn how to maximize your time and increase your productivity, so you can get more done in less time and achieve your goals faster.· Influence: Develop the skills and mindset to lead and influence others, so you can build strong relationships and achieve success in both your personal and professional life.Whether you want to get more done, lead others better, develop skill faster, or dramatically increase your sense of joy and confidence, the habits in this book will help you achieve it faster. By mastering these high-performance habits, you’ll achieve your goals faster and more effectively than ever before so you can create the life of your dreams.

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Book SynopsisA 44-card oracle deck created to support your inner child, heal trauma, and facilitate personal growth designed to be used for deep emotional work with an open journal and an open spirit.Reach into the past and innermost self to gently cradle your vulnerable inner child with this healing tool as support. The Inner Child Oracle Deck helps the user to connect with their inner child in a loving and nurturing manner. By combining four key aspects of inner child work in one deck, it offers a comprehensive approach: reparenting of the inner child, self-care, childlike wonder, and inner child connection exercises. Use the messages from these cards in insight-filled spreads, as journal prompts, or for meditation. Now is the time to connect with your beautiful inner child and let your light fully shine.

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Book SynopsisDesigner Alan Moore invites us to rethink not only what we produce whether it's a website, a handmade chair, or a business but how and why. With examples including Pixar, Apple, and Blitz Motorcycles, we are encouraged to ask: Is it useful and considered. Is it a thing of beauty?

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Book SynopsisThe groundbreaking bestseller on codependence—with more 600,000 copies sold—is now revised and updated to reflect more than 15 years of research and clinical work at the renowned Meadows Institute.In Facing Codependence, Pia Mellody creates a framework for identifying codependent thinking, emotions, and behavior and provides an effective approach to recovery. Mellody sets forth five primary adult symptoms of this crippling condition, then traces their origin to emotional, spiritual, intellectual, physical, and sexual abuses that occur in childhood. Central to Mellody''s approach is the concept that the codependent adult''s injured inner child needs healing. Recovery from codependence, therefore, involves clearing up the toxic emotions left over from these painful childhood experiences.Trade Review"Mellody is a true pioneer...she offers tried and effective ways to treat codependency. This is a splendid offering." -- John Bradshaw, national director of Codependency TreatmentLife Plus Institute, author of Healing the Shame That Binds You and Bradshaw On: The Family.

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Book Synopsis Richard Templar is the author of the international bestselling Rules books. Over 2 million people around the world have enjoyed and now play by Richard Templar's Rules. The complete list of titles is as follows: The Rules of Life, The Rules of Work, The Rules of Management, The Rules of Wealth, The Rules of Parenting, The Rules of Love, The Rules to Break, The Rules of People, The Rules of Thinking, and The Rules of Living Well.  Table of ContentsRules for you 1. Keep it under your hat 2. You'll get older but not necessarily wiser 3. Accept what is done is done 4. Accept yourself 5. Know what counts and what doesn't 6. Dedicate your life to something 7. Be flexible in your thinking 8. Take an interest in the outside world 9. Be on the side of the angels, not the beasts 10. Only dead fish swim with the stream 11. Be the last to raise your voice 12. Be your own adviser 13. No fear, no surprise, no hesitation, no doubt 14. I wish I'd done that – and I will 15. It's OK to give up 16. Count to ten – or recite ‘Baa baa black sheep' 17. Change what you can change, let go of the rest 18. Aim to be the very best at everything you do – not second best 19. Don't expect to be perfect 20. Don't be afraid to dream 21. If you're going to jump off a bridge, make sure you know how deep the water is 22. Don't dwell on the past 23. Don't live in the future 24. Get on with life – it's whooshing past 25. Be consistent 26. Dress like today is important 27. Have a belief system 28. Leave a little space for yourself each day 29. Have a plan 30. Have a sense of humour 31. Choose how you make your bed 32. Life can be a bit like advertising 33. Get used to stepping outside your comfort zone 34. Learn to ask questions 35. Have dignity 36. It's OK to feel big emotions 37. Keep the faith 38. You'll never understand everything 39. Know where true happiness comes from 40. Life is a pizza 41. Always have someone – or something – that is pleased to see you 42. Know when to let go – when to walk away 43. Retaliation leads to escalation 44. Look after yourself 45. Maintain good manners in all things 46. Prune your stuff frequently 47. Remember to touch base 48. Draw the lines around yourself 49. Shop for quality, not price 50. It's OK to worry, or to know how not to 51. Stay young 52. Throwing money at a problem doesn't always work 53. Think for yourself 54. You are not in charge 55. Have something in your life that takes you out of yourself 56. Only the good feel guilty 57. If you can't say anything nice, don't say anything at all Partnership Rules 58. Accept the differences, embrace what you have in common 59. Allow your partner the space to be themselves 60. Be nice 61. You want to do what? 62. Be the first to say sorry 63. Go that extra step in trying to please them 64. Know when to listen and when to act 65. Have a passion for your life together 66. Make sure your love making is making love 67. Keep talking 68. Respect privacy 69. Check you both have the same shared goals 70. Treat your partner better than your best friend 71. Contentment is a high aim 72. You don't both have to have the same rules Family and friends Rules 73. If you are going to be a friend, be a good friend 74. Never be too busy for loved ones 75. Let your kids mess up for themselves – they don't need any help from you 76. Have a little respect and forgiveness for your parents 77. Give your kids a break 78. Never lend money unless you are prepared to write it off 79. Keep schtum 80. There are no bad children 81. Be up around people you love 82. Give your kids responsibilities 83. Your children need to fall out with you to leave home 84. Your kids will have friends you don't like 85. Your role as a child 86. Your role as a parent Social Rules 87. We're all closer than you think 88. It doesn't hurt to forgive 89. It doesn't hurt to be helpful 90. What's in it for them? 91. Hang out with positive people 92. Be generous with your time and information 93. Get involved 94. Keep the moral high ground 95. Just because you have, doesn't mean they have to 96. Do compare yourself with other people 97. Have a plan for your career 98. Look at the long-term ramifications of what you do for a living 99. Be good at your job 100. Be aware of the damage you are doing 101. Be for the glory, not the degradation 102. Be part of the solution, not the problem 103. Check what history would say about you 104. Not everything can be green 105. Put something back 106. Find a new Rule every day – or occasionally at least

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Book SynopsisA Sunday Times bestseller, this new paperback is an elegant and inspiring short guide to the art of meditation: another instant classic from the bestselling author of Happiness.Wherever he goes, Buddhist monk Matthieu Ricard is asked to explain what meditation is, how it is done and what it can achieve. In this authoritative and inspiring book, he sets out to answer these questions. Matthieu Ricard shows that practising meditation can change our understanding of ourselves and the world around us. He talks us through its theory, spirituality and practical aspects of deep contemplation and illustrates each stage of his teaching with examples. Through his experience as a monk, his close reading of sacred texts and his deep knowledge of the Buddhist masters, Matthieu Ricard reveals the significant benefits that meditation - based on selfless love and compassion - can bring to each of us.Trade ReviewEnlightening and impressively reasonable... A painless and jargon-free introduction to the psychology of Buddhism, probably the most intelligent thing this benighted planet has come up with. * Sunday Times *

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Book Synopsis*The book that inspired Chrissy Teigen and Sex and The City’s Miranda to quit drinking* _____________ 'An incredible read' - Chrissy Teigen 'Has the power to change your relationship with your entire life' - Glennon Doyle 'This thoughtful, moving book will help a lot of people get to a healthier place' - Johann Hari _____________ We live in a world obsessed with drinking. We drink at work events, lunches, book clubs and weddings. Yet no one ever questions alcohol's ubiquity. In fact, the only thing ever questioned is why people don't drink. It is a qualifier for belonging. As a society, we are obsessed with health and wellness, yet we uphold alcohol as some sort of magic elixir. It is anything but. When Holly Whitaker started to look for a way to recover, the support systems she found for recovery where archaic and patriarchal. Urging drinkers towards a newfound humility is great if you're a man, but if you're a woman and not in a position to renounce privileges you never had, a whole other approach is needed. Honest, witty and trenchant, Quit Like a Woman is at once a ground-breaking look at drinking culture, a call to arms, and a celebration of learning how to claim everything life has to offer.Trade ReviewI've long suspected that Holly Whitaker is a genius. This book is confirmation. It's a brilliantly clever, meticulously researched, fearless, snort-out-loud funny read that grabs you and won't let go. * Catherine Gray *Funny, fast-paced, and bracingly candid … Holly Whitaker is no polished model of self-help evangelism, nor is her memoir-manifesto selling a one-size-fits-all-solution. Her story is a messy human one and all the more convincing that sobriety is a feminist issue -- Melissa FebosAn unflinching examination of how our drinking culture hurts women and a gorgeous memoir of how one woman healed herself. Quit Like a Woman will change your relationship with alcohol - and it has the power to change your relationship with your entire life. * Glennon Doyle *This thoughtful, moving book will help a lot of people get to a healthier place. * Johann Hari *

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Book SynopsisWall Street Journal, USA Today, and Publishers Weekly Bestseller Overcome any obstacle life throws at you by thinking and responding like a world-class martial artist—without ever setting foot on the mat.Jiu-jitsu is more than a martial art; it is a lifestyle that promotes health, confidence, self-determination, and balance. Famed jiu-jitsu instructor Rener Gracie, who has coached more than 350,000 students in 196 countries, presents the core teachings of jiu-jitsu and explains how they can apply to all of our daily lives, including:• The Pyramid Principle: the importance of investing in a strong foundation • The Acceptance Principle: recognizing when it’s better to yield than to resist • The Pivot Principle: the value of changing your perspective to increase your effectiveness • The Redirection Principle: using unfavorable circumstances to create favorable outcomesIntended for both longtime fans and practitioners of jiu-jitsu as well as those completely unfamiliar with martial arts, The 32 Principles—and 32 companion videos on each principle’s physical application for self-defense from Rener himself—will help you take control of your personal and professional pursuits, supercharge your entrepreneurial spirit, and balance your relationships at work and at home.Along with multi-award–winning author Paul Volponi, this book features contributions from more than 40 champion athletes, topflight coaches, and others who have benefited from the everyday life applications of these timeless jiu-jitsu principles.

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Book SynopsisExpanding the traditional tarot archetypes beyond the gender binary, this deck re-imagines the cards from a queer and inclusive perspective.The more we work with Tarot, the more we realize that binaries don''t exist and everything is fluid-gender, meaning, even time. We come to realize that we''re all creatures made of earth and air, fire and water, all four elements bound together by the fifth element: spirit. Fifth Spirit Tarot goes beyond the gender binary, queering the archetypes with 78 beautifully illustrated and hand-lettered cards by queer and non-binary tarot reader, teacher, and writer Charlie Claire Burgess.The artwork lovingly features folks of different races, body shapes, abilities, ages, and gender expressions. Instead of renaming the cards for gender-neutrality, Fifth Spirit seeks to challenge the gender binary and expand notions of gender through the juxtaposition of traditional title and queered imagery. In Tarot as in life, a nonbinar

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Book SynopsisSunday Times bestsellerThe mothering manual we all need' Claudia WinklemanCalling all Mums:Are you feeling lonely and confused?Are you panicking that you're getting everything wrong?Do you feel as if your relationship with your teenage daughter has worsened overnight?Don''t worry, you''renot alone.Enter parenting columnist Lorraine Candy, a mum of four (including three teens).Her warm, witty, and wise memoir will gently lead you to a harmonious place.This book is a reassuring survivor''s guide to the highs and lows of parenting adolescents. It willreconnect you to your daughter and help you feel good about your mothering.Trade Review‘The mothering manual we all need’ Claudia Winkleman ‘Parenting is a massive tsunami of inadequacy. This book is a gentle, supportive hand to help us ride that tsunami, both personal and objective. I found it deeply comforting’ Davina McCall 'This book is for all mums of teenage girls who are still standing despite the daily takedowns, the hourly scrutiny of our various failings and the moment-by-moment dissection of our useless boomer existence. It will make you want to run into the street shouting, "See? It's not me – it's HER!"' Jackie Clune

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Book SynopsisStop being a servant of the life you’re living and become a creator of the world you want. Electrifying lessons in power, influence and persuasion to equalise women in an unequal world.Why do so many women feel they're too much yet not enough? How can you feel ‘good and mad’ yet reluctant to speak up in a meeting or difficult conversation? What causes women to freeze at critical moments?Kasia Urbaniak spent 17 years studying to become a Taoist nun. To foot the bill for her studies, she worked as a high-paid (and extremely successful) dominatrix in dungeons around New York City. What she learned in these two wildly different settings has turned into her life’s work. UNBOUND brings Urbaniak’s unique teachings for women on speaking power, persuading others and navigating conflict to a mainstream audience for the first time. Part polemic, part practical, it opens women’s eyes to why they frequently find it so difficult – personally, professionally and socially – to raise their voices, why they freeze in challenging circumstances and what they can do to change this. Too often women find themselves in the role of ‘sub’ when they need to be more ‘dom’ – in short they are paralysed by their Good Girl Syndrome and a deep-seated need to please everyone and anyone except themselves. UNBOUND offers precise, practical instruction in how to stand in your power, find your voice and use it well. Part manual, part manifesto, it will help you cut through layers of self-censoring and self-doubt to go after what you truly want, and live your wildest, best and most satisfying life.Trade Reviewa master at unpicking power dynamics * The Guardian *When it comes to power dynamics and influencing others, Kasia Urbaniak is a seasoned professional. * BBC *[Kasia’s] Academy is one of the new unconventional entities emerging to fight harassment, discrimination and bias. * New York Times *

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Book SynopsisTrade Review“I found [The Craving Mind] to be one of the best things I’ve read . . . on addiction.”—Ezra Klein, New York Times“It has a lot of practical advice, combining mindfulness training with patient testimonies and clinical practice. . . . [A] great book everyone should read.”—Irvine Welsh, Metro“Accessible and enjoyable. The Craving Mind brilliantly combines the latest science with universal real-life experiences—from falling in love to spending too much time with our phones.”—Arianna Huffington“This masterful, personal, friendly, compelling, humorous, and erudite book offers us a radically new perspective on learning, on breaking habits of mind not by force or through the application of will power or the desire for a reward, but by truly inhabiting the domain of being.”—Jon Kabat-Zinn, from the Foreword“Entertaining and profound, Judson Brewer’s book brings our everyday addictions into clear view, helping us see how we get caught up in our habits, and giving us simple, grounded steps that we can take to overcome them. Wisdom infuses his research as he offers us a path of exploration to better our lives.”—Jewel, Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter, and author“The core perception that ‘something is missing’ drives us to addiction and deprives us of the chance to live fully. By bringing together cutting-edge Western science, the radical insights of Buddhist psychology, and mindfulness practices, Judson Brewer offers a direct pathway to freeing our minds from the domination of craving.”—Tara Brach, author of Radical Acceptance and True Refuge“The Craving Mind is a remarkable book, one that will help free us from the powerful habits of craving and addiction. Brewer lays out a practical and empirically based pathway to greater freedom and ease in our lives. For many readers, this book will be life-transforming.”—Joseph Goldstein, author of Mindfulness: A Practical Guide to Awakening “As Co-Chair of the Congressional Addiction, Treatment, and Recovery Caucus, I’ve seen first hand the need for action on addiction and substance abuse. I am thrilled that Judson Brewer has taken his extensive research on mindfulness and outlined its benefits for those battling this terrible disease. This book couldn’t come at a time of greater need.”—U.S. Representative Tim Ryan, Ohio, author of A Mindful Nation “Judson Brewer’s revolutionary approach challenges all of us to look again and really see what gets us stuck in self-destructive habits, and how we can, at last, free ourselves from them.”—Mark Williams, University of Oxford

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Book SynopsisHave you noticed that sometimes what you need just falls into place or comes to you from an out-of-the-blue telephone call? Or you''ve bumped into someone on the street you''ve been thinking about? Perhaps you''ve met the perfect client or life partner, just by fate or being at the right place at the right time. All of these experiences are evidence of the Law of Attraction in your life. Have you heard about people who find themselves in bad relationships over and over again, and who are always complaining that they keep attracting the same kind of relationship? The Law of Attraction is at work for them too. The Law of Attraction may be defined as: I attract to my life whatever I give my attention, energy and focus to, whether positive or negative. By reading this book you''ll come to understand why and how this happens.

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Book SynopsisKari Leibowitz is a Stanford-trained PhD and expert at leveraging mindset to improve health and well-being. She combines scholarly expertise with practical know-how to apply the science of mindset to make us happier and healthier, and is a particular expert in applying this knowledge to winter. She is the author of How to Winter.

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Book SynopsisThe Nordic 'Love Doctor', Emilia Vuorisalmi, is a Finnish physician, bestselling author and a passionate advocate for women's health. With a unique blend of medical expertise and a holistic approach, she empowers women to create healthier relationships with themselves and others. Dr Vuorisalmi combines her own transformative journey from overcoming love addiction and burnout to achieving full health and vitality with groundbreaking research into oxytocin, dopamine and serotonin and a scientific perspective on ancient wisdom.

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Book SynopsisLife gets easier when we ask the hard questions. We walk through life on a spiral staircase, circling the same 20 Questions again and again. Among them:Why am I like this? How do I know what to do? Why can't I be happy? Why am I so angry? How do I let go?Facing these questions is uncomfortable. The answers are complicated. But Glennon Doyle, Abby Wambach and Amanda Doyle have learned that life gets easier when we are brave enough to name the hard questions and discover our answers. They created this book to make that healing a joyful, shared process. With its immersive, bold design, We Can Do Hard Things overflows with wisdom, comfort and inspiration. Glennon, Abby and Amanda describe their own soul-shifting realisations and share the most transformative lessons they have learned over years of conversations with world-renowned teachers and everyday visionaries. We Can Do Hard Things is a gift to be given to friends when you can't find the right words; it is a guide to be passed to the next generation. As Glennon says, 'This book is like your most trusted friend who wraps her arms around you and comforts you as she clears your head, calms your heart and untangles your pain. It is full of the courage, wisdom and solidarity that healed me, and we created it to be that for you, too.'

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Book Synopsis'The monk who taught the world mindfulness' TimeIn this masterful work, one of the most revered spiritual leaders in the world today shares his wisdom on how to be the change we want to see in the world. In these troubling times we all yearn for a better world. But many of us feel powerless and uncertain what we can do. Thich Nhat Hanh (Thay) is blazingly clear: there's one thing that we have the power to change-and which can make all the difference: our mind. How we see and think about things determines all the choices we make, the everyday actions we take (or avoid), how we relate to those we love (or oppose), and how we react in a crisis or when things don't go our way.Filled with powerful examples of engaged action he himself has undertaken, inspiring Buddhist parables, and accessible daily meditations, this powerful spiritual guide offers us a path forward, opening us to the possibilities of change and how we can contribute to the collective awakening and environmental revolution our fractured world so desperately needs.Trade ReviewOne of the most influential spiritual leaders of our times * Oprah *Thich Nhat Hanh's empowering voice and example will be valuable to those seeking wisdom in a frenetic, threatened world * Publishers Weekly *

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Book Synopsis'A jewel of a book, a paean to the wonders of water and our place within it' James Nestor, bestselling of author of Breath 'Glorious' The New York Times Take a dive into the deep and discover what it is about water that seduces us, heals us and brings us together.Join writer and swimmer Bonnie Tsui as she explores the unique skill of swimming from the five angles of survival, wellbeing, community, competition and flow. Propelled by stories of polar swim champions, a Baghdad swim club, Olympian athletes and modern-day samurai swimmers, Why We Swim takes us around the globe in a remarkable, all-encompassing account of the world of swimming. This is a joyous meditation on our innate connection to water and a true celebration of the wonders of swimming.Trade ReviewA beautifully written love letter to water and a fascinating story. I was enchanted. -- Rebecca Skloot, bestselling author of The Immortal Life of Henrietta LacksMagnificent. I love this book -- Christopher McDougall, bestselling author of Born to Run

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Book Synopsis***'A powerful, moving and inspiring story - it opens up a whole new world of understanding.' Esther Freud'This is wonderful. I urge you to read it. It is life enhancing and I defy you not to fall in love with Ben!' Natasha Poliszczuk, Books Editor, You Magazine'An honest and unflinching account of Jessica's journey as the mother of a child born with complex needs. Essential reading... and a source of solace for those who may find themselves on a similar path.' Leah Hazard, author of Hard Pushed: A Midwife's Story'Jessica's beautiful words gave me a deeper understanding about embracing disability. I am inspired and will be recommending this book to parents as a testament to following your parenting instincts.' Arabella Carter-Johnson, author of Iris Grace'A courageous, heartrending story of grief, love and ultimately hope.' The Sun, 5 star review***Jessica Moxham thought she was prepared for the experience of motherhood. Armed with advice from friends and family, parenting books and antenatal classes, she felt ready. After giving birth, she found herself facing a different, more uncertain reality. Her son, Ben, was fighting to stay alive. When Jessica could finally take him home from hospital, the challenges were far from over. In this hopeful memoir, Jessica shares her journey in raising Ben. His disability means he will never be able to move or communicate without assistance. Jessica has to learn how to feed Ben when he can't eat, wrestle with red tape to secure his education and defend his basic rights in the face of discrimination. As Ben begins to thrive, alongside his two younger siblings, Jessica finds that caring for a child with unique needs teaches her about appreciating difference and doing things your own way. This uplifting story is about the power of family love, finding inner strength and, above all, hope.Trade ReviewA powerful, moving and inspiring story - it opens up a whole new world of understanding. -- Esther FreudAn honest and unflinching account of Jessica's journey as the mother of a child born with complex needs. Essential reading... and a source of solace for those who may find themselves on a similar path. -- Leah Hazard * author of Hard Pushed: A Midwife's Story *Jessica's beautiful words gave me a deeper understanding about embracing disability. I am inspired and will be recommending this book to parents as a testament to following your parenting instincts. -- Arabella Carter-Johnson * author of Iris Grace *

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Book Synopsis'The most important and accessible mental health book in a generation. Truly life-changing.' – Osher GünsbergYour Head is a Houseboat is a uniquely hilarious guide to what goes on in your brain, from illustration sensation Campbell Walker aka Struthless.The only truth we really know is that we're going to spend the rest of our lives in our own houseboat (our head) so it makes sense to make that houseboat as good as possible. The houseboat needs cleaning and maintenance, and it shouldn't be weighed down by junk (our own thoughts and other people's opinions). It has an unreliable and overworked Sea Captain, and a zoo of animalistic desires below the deck who are really steering. But it's your houseboat, so it's probably time for you to cast away and set sail (is that even how houseboats work?) on a journey to understanding it.In Your Head is a Houseboat, Cam demystifies brain functions, mental health, emotions, mindfulness and psychology – but with less complex terminology and more bizarre metaphors. It's a book filled with illustrations, journal exercises and words that will probably hit too close to home. At its core, this is a funny, accessible approach to understanding your head and making it a nicer place to live.Trade ReviewThe most important and accessible mental health book in a generation. I’ve paid a lot of money for shrinks to explain things to me that Campbell Walker can communicate in just one picture. Combining his boundless talent for art and metaphor, Campbell unlocks complex self-help models that are truly life-changing. If your life is kinda shit and you don’t know why, read this book. -- Osher GünsbergA red-hot reminder that we're not experts at ‘life’ simply because we're alive, and that you can make your head a far more comfy place for you to exist in. Through abstract metaphors, relatable anecdotes and wildly specific cartoon characters, Your Head Is A Houseboat helps us identify our sore spots, triggers and internal hangups, with realistic steps for those who need this info the most. An honest and laid-back approach to mental wellness and personal development, showing us how to look at our minds with a welcoming curiosity and a willingness to learn – it's the antithesis of most of the fodder in the self-help market now. -- Lillian Ahenkan, aka FlexmamiAnalogies have been one of the ways I’ve made sense of the madness in this existence. This book is great balance of funny and warm, helpful and humorous. -- Adam BriggsCampbell Walker’s houseboat is the perfect vehicle to help you create a new relationship with the complex and often contradictory characters and places in your head. Not only do I expect you to thoroughly enjoy it, but I have no doubt the lessons you learn about human psychology and how to gain freedom from emotional struggles will be deep and lasting. -- Cassandra Dunn, Clinical & Coaching Psychologist

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Book SynopsisIt’s time to take our lives back from a world of narcissism, entitlement, and toxic relationships.“Don’t You Know Who I Am?” has become the mantra of the famous and infamous, the entitled and the insecure. It’s the tagline of the modern narcissist. Health and wellness campaigns preach avoidance of unhealthy foods, sedentary lifestyles, tobacco, drugs, and alcohol, but rarely preach avoidance of unhealthy, difficult or toxic people. Yet the health benefits of removing toxic people from your life may have far greater benefits to both physical and psychological health. We need to learn to be better gatekeepers for our minds, bodies, and souls. Narcissism, entitlement, and incivility have become the new world order, and we are all in trouble. They are not only normalized but also increasingly incentivized. They are manifestations of pathological insecurity—insecurities that are experienced at both the individual and societal level. The paradox is that we value these patterns. We venerate them through social media, mainstream media, and consumerism, and they are endemic in political, corporate, academic, and media leaders. There are few lives untouched by narcissists. These relationships infect those who are in them with self-doubt, despair, confusion, anxiety, depression, and the chronic feeling of being “not enough,” all of which make it so difficult to step away and set boundaries. The illusion of hope and the fantasy of redemption can result in years of second chances, and despondency when change never comes. It’s time for a wake-up call. It’s time to stem the tide of narcissism, entitlement, and antagonism, and take our lives back.

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Book SynopsisA practical workbook from the New York Times-bestselling author of Come As You Are that will radically transform your sex life. In Come As You Are, sex educator Dr Emily Nagoski revealed the true story behind female sexuality, uncovering the little-known science of what makes us tick and, more importantly, how and why. Now, in The Come As You Are Workbook, she offers practical tips and techniques that will help women to have the mind-blowing sex that they deserve (and that men have been having all along). This collection of worksheets, journaling prompts, illustrations, and diagrams is an engaging companion for anyone who wants to further their understanding of their own bodies and sexuality. Trade ReviewPraise for Come As You Are: ’Nagoski’s book deserves plaudits for the rare achievement of merging pop science and the sexual self-help genre in prose that’s not insufferably twee … [Come As You Are] offers up hard facts on the science of arousal and desire in a friendly and accessible way.’ * The Guardian (UK) *Praise for Come As You Are: ‘This is the best book I have ever read about sexual desire and why some couples just stop having sex, and what they can do about it. Come As You Are is an absolutely necessary guide for all couples who want to understand the ups and downs in their own sex life. It is a must read!’ -- John Gottman, PhD, author of The Seven Principles for Making Marriage WorkPraise for Come As You Are: ‘Emily Nagoski has written one of the most important books about sex any woman (or anybody else) could ever pick up, full of insights that are both fascinating and deeply useful. Synthesising new research and theory about sexuality with old-school sex-positive information of the sort you didn’t learn in sex ed (unless, perhaps, you are a Unitarian, or Scandinavian, or lucky enough to be in Dr. Nagoski’s class), I guarantee Come As You Are will open minds and change lives.’ -- Carol Queen, PhD, Founding director, Center for Sex & Culture

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Book SynopsisWould you like to experience amazing clarity, peace and freedom, even in the midst of challenging circumstances?In this ground-breaking new book, bestselling author Michael Neill shares an extraordinary new understanding of how life works that turns traditional psychology on its head. This revolutionary approach is built around three simple principles that explain where our feelings come from and how our experience of life can transform for the better in a matter of moments. Understanding these principles allows you to tap into the deeper intelligence behind life, access your natural wisdom and guidance, and unleash your limitless creative power. You'll be able to live with less stress, greater ease and a sense of connection to the larger unfolding of life.Welcome to the space where miracles happen...Are you ready to begin?Trade ReviewThe finest success coach in the world today. -- Paul McKenna I have enjoyed Michael Neill's work for many years and benefited from it in my own life. In The Inside-Out Revolution, he offers a brilliant approach for creating more peace of mind while keeping your edge in today's busy world. Don't just read this book - let it pour into your consciousness and revolutionize your life! -- Paul McKenna In The Inside-Out Revolution, Michael Neill has beautifully captured the essence of the three universal principles at the source of human experience. This book will be a powerful change agent in creating a more gentle, loving,creative, productive, and peaceful world. Dr. William F. Pettit Jr., Former Associate Professor of Psychiatry, University of West Virginia Camera, sound, ACTION! Michael's new book has thoughtful and practical "rubber-to-the-road" steps to clear your mind and to actually start living a simple and more relaxed life. Andrew Litvin, Oscar and BAFTA award-winning line producer and producer of Ginger & Rosa Rarely does a book make such a poetic and exciting series of promises and then deliver on all of them. This one does, and it will change lives. -- Steve Chandler, Author of Time Warrior and 100 Ways to Motivate Yourself Michael Neill has done it again - here's a blueprint for a truly wonderful life, based on a new way of looking, knowing, and being. The Inside-Out Revolution is a brave and compelling perspective, easily understood and implemented. Go beyond techniques and strategies, and watch what changes for you when you experience life from the inside out. Highly recommended. -- Chris Westfall, National Elevator Pitch Champion (USA) and author of The NEW Elevator Pitch Michael has a unique gift for making the impossibly complicated incredibly simple - his teaching is like a force of nature with a simple grace and flow that packs incredible power for those who let it in to their lives. The Inside-Out Revolution is not just a new book, it's a new way of living that will transform the quality of your life faster, easier, and much more gently than you think. -- Ali Campbell, bestselling author and celebrity life coach I did not expect to read this in one sitting, but once I started I couldn't stop. The Inside-Out Revolution encompasses the beauty and wisdom of the ages, delivered in a way that makes it extremely relevant to today's challenges. Michael Neill writes not as a guru or an expert, but as a friend who has found the way home and is eager to share the path with the reader. If you could only read one book in your lifetime, I'd recommend this one. -- Shama Kabani, CEO of The Marketing Zen Group I cried the first time I read The Inside-Out Revolution and then I read it again and made notes on every page. If you have eyes to see and ears to hear, this book will set you free. -- Steve Hardison, www.theultimatecoach.com Michael Neill's new book elegantly translates his deep, compelling understanding of the human condition into an inspirational, high-impact teaching. This book is an invitation to experience a clarity that will transform your life forever! -- Dr. Thomas Gartenmann, Managing Director, Manres AG - Leading Transformation, Zurich-Cologne Living from the inside out isn't just a revolutionary concept - it's a truth about the way life works. If you've spent your life looking for answers, get ready for a miracle - this book provides the one answer in life that's been looking for you. Sit back, take your time, and absorb. Garret Kramer, author of Stillpower: Excellence with Ease in Sports and Life When Michael Neill and I first had a conversation about the principles he shares in this book, they seemed too simple to make a big difference. But the more I explored them, the more I realized that their very simplicity was the source of their power. When you read The Inside-Out Revolution, Michael has that conversation with you. Get ready to discover a place of profound peace: your unique source of guidance, life-changing insights, and creative solutions. Highly recommended! Jamie Smart, Author of Clarity: Clear Mind, Better Performance, Bigger Results Truly revolutionary, a book you'll pick up time and again, for the supremacy of Michael's genius is evident in the way he unravels the most profound and life-changing message you will ever read. Jane Holroyd MBE, author and coach Every time I stop and take a deep breath, I automatically relax. I can feel my shoulders coming down, my body feeling calmer, and my mind becoming quiet. That's what my experience of reading this book was like - taking a long, slow breath. I read it in one sitting, and by the end I was calmer, more relaxed and reminded of one of life's most important truths. I encourage you to read this delightful and profound book and discover that truth for yourself. -- Jack Canfield, New York Times bestselling co-author of the Chicken Soup for the Soul series, The Success Principles and Tapping into Ultimate Success The Inside-Out Revolution is a revelation, especially for those of us who live in the materialistic western world. Insightful and practical, Michael Neill explains how all of us can improve our experiences as we deal with the highs and lows of everyday life. He eloquently demonstrates that we do not need to retreat from life in order to tap into our inner wisdom and have a richer experience of being alive. -- Jayne Styles, Chief Investment Officer, Amlin plc This revolutionary approach is built around three simple principles that explain where our feelings come from and how our experience of life can transform for the better in a matter of moments. Watkins: Mind Body Spirit

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Book SynopsisSimple spells are the best! This little deck of witchery will have aspiring witches casting easy, practical spells in no time at all. Intentionally choose a card based on your intention or let your intuition guide you to what you need by pulling one at random. Love, money, peace, protection, for the home or work, travel or play, there's a spell for that and it only takes a moment.

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Book SynopsisArranged in a directory of categories divided into wild plants, herbs, fruits, nuts, mushrooms, seaweeds and shellfish, this book has all of the information you need to forage for yourself.You'd be surprised at the bounty of wild food you can find practically on your doorstep: some native plants, some escapes from ancient gardens and all delicious. Most of these foods are within easy reach - however, you've got to know what you're looking for and where to go and when.Clear illustrations to help you identify a wholesome and natural food store, all for free. Hints on how to prepare and eat your foraged bounty are also included, along with advice on seasonality.

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Book SynopsisDiscover how to embrace the imperfect with Kintsugi. Apply this ancient principle to your life and you will learn how to repair yourself, rebuild your life and love your flaws.Japanese Kintsugi masters delicately patch up broken ceramics with gold adhesive, leaving the restoration clearly visible to others. Psychologist Tomás Navarro believes that we should approach our lives with the same philosophy. Everyone faces suffering, but it is the way in which we overcome our troubles, and heal our emotional wounds, that is key. We shouldn't conceal our repairs, they are proof of our strength.Navarro presents real solutions to genuine problems that he has seen in his professional practice. His anecdotes demonstrate that it is possible to transform adversity or setbacks into a strength. His psychological understanding and perspective will leave you feeling courageous and prepared, should you experience misfortune, be it heartbreak, a job loss or bereavement.Often practised alongside Ikigai (or the art of finding one's life purpose), Kintsugi shows you how happiness can be found again, often against all odds. A painful experience can in fact make you a more determined individual, ready to face the world with optimism.'Kintsugi, which translates as "golden joinery", is the latest lifestyle trend promising to transform our lives.' - The Telegraph

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Book SynopsisJasmin Harsono is an Author, Reiki Master Teacher, Sonic Artist, and Intuitive Wellbeing Guide. She is the founder of Emerald and Tiger, a conscious lifestyle brand promoting positive awareness through vibrant connection to the body, mind and spirit. She has collaborated with brands such as Goop, Selfridges, and Crabtree & Evelyn and has featured in Women's Health, Vogue, and Forbes publications. Jasmin's practise is based in London, where she offers one-to-one treatments, training, wellbeing guidance, creative consultancy, group and corporate workshops and retreats. For more information go to www.emeraldandtiger.com

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Book SynopsisFIVE VISUALISATION TECHNIQUES TO MASTER YOUR MIND, BUILD CONFIDENCE AND ENHANCE PERFORMANCEWe all have habits and behaviours that hold us back from reaching our fullest potential. In VISUALISE, the very first book of its kind on visualisation, Maya Raichoora shows you how to harness the power of visualisation and retrain your brain so you can take control of the way you think, feel and perform, once and for all. Drawing on the latest neuroscience, theory, Maya's personal experience and compelling case studies, VISUALISE presents five tangible and easy-to-implement visualisation techniques that will help you boost your productivity, achieve your goals and create the best version of yourself. The five techniques are:1. Outcome visualisation2. Process visualisation3. Creative visualisation4. Negative visualisation5. Explorative visualisationI can't wait to witness how visualisation is going to help so many other people, just like it helped me. From better confidence and motivation to managing emotions and life's challenges better. The mind is like a puppy, if we don't train it, it will sh*t everywhere! - MAYA RAICHOORA

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Book SynopsisMarie Kondo will help you declutter your life with her new major Netflix series Tidying Up with Marie Kondo.Transform your home into a permanently clear and clutter-free space with the incredible KonMari Method.Trade ReviewIts strength is its simplicity. -- Richard Lloyd Parry * The Times *All hail the new decluttering queen Marie Kondo, whose mess-busting bestseller has prompted a craze for tidying in homes across the world ... one proper clear out is all you need for the rest of your life. * Good Housekeeping *Do I love it? If not, chuck it. Marie Kondo promises that by following her KonMari Method I will be a neatnik, forever ... I decide The Life-changing Magic of Tidying will become my bible. -- Brigid Moss * Red magazine *[It is] enough to salute Kondo for her recognition of something quietly profound: that mess is often about unhappiness, and that the right kind of tidying can be a kind of psychotherapy for the home as well as for the people in it. * The Times *The tidiness regimen prescribed by Japanese author Marie Kondo is a great idea. It’s so great that maybe we need to expand its reach * Guardian *

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Book SynopsisTravel is good for us. It makes us happy!Escape more, celebrate more, "weekend" more with DK travel guides and create memories that last a lifetime.Each of our books is jam-packed with gorgeous pictures, helpful maps and expert insights, making them totally comprehensive, really easy to use, and full of ideas and inspiration. And we know what we're doing we've been publishing guides for over 30 years. So forget the ordinary. Travel extraordinary.

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