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Book SynopsisAs seen on Oprah's Book Club! The #1 New Zealand Bestseller! Discover how to live a happier life - simple, traditional wisdom for difficult modern times.Aroha is an ancient Maori word and way of thinking. Maori psychiatrist Dr Hinemoa Elder explores how Aroha can help us all by sharing 52 thought-provoking whakatauki, traditional Maori life lessons - one for each week of the year.Discover how we can all find greater contentment and kindness for ourselves, each other and our world by understanding how we might invite the values of Aroha into our daily lives.Ki te kotahi te kakaho ka whati, ki te kapuia, e kore e whati.When we stand alone we are vulnerable but together we are unbreakable.

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Book SynopsisA BEAUTIFUL INTERACTIVE MOON JOURNAL FROM THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF LUNAR LIVING. Switch off from the outside world and journal your way to happiness with The Lunar Living Journal. Bestselling author and moon mentor Kirsty Gallagher is here to guide you through the moon cycles. Her charming journal will inspire you to slow down and check in with yourself. Journaling in alignment with the moon will help you to rediscover your inner world, using your emotions as signposts for what in your life needs your attention or has to change. Writing down your thoughts, goals, intentions and worries is a powerful and therapeutic practice which will bring you comfort and clarity whatever you may be going through. In Part 1, you'll find all you need to know to begin your journey, including how to create a magical ritual around your journal experience. Part 2 is the practical part of the book, with lots of simple prompts, and is divided into new- and full-moon reflections, with a section for the new and full moons in each of the 12 zodiac signs, navigating you through an entire lunar year.Connecting with the moon will bring about awakening and transformation in your life, and most of all, you'll learn to know and love yourself like never before. The Lunar Living Journal can be bought as a stand-alone book or can be used in companion with Kirsty's first book, Lunar Living.

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Book SynopsisDrawing on years of retail and merchandising expertise, TikTok sensation The Folding Lady offers a realistic and practical approach to making life easier through folding and organising. We all spend so much of our lives wishing we had more time, more money and more space - but how can we actually achieve this? In The Folding Lady, Sophie Liard - retail and merchandising expert and TikTok and Instagram sensation - provides a practical and personal guide to organisation, helping readers: * reset their space so that it really works for them* futureproof against the chaos and stress caused by the daily grind * equip themselves with the tools to create mental and physical 'room' * turn their focus, time and energy to the tasks and 'things' that hold true long-term after value. Featuring a step-by-step, room-by-room guide to the best folds and storage hacks - including how to fold sheets and towels, how to pack for travel, how to wrap gifts and how to organise your drawers, desks and cosmetics - Sophie shares with us the inner joy that good organisation can bring. The Folding Lady will help you uncover how your home can provide more of what you truly need and encourage you to do more of the things you love, and how you can turn your home into a healing place. 'I am all about being real - no rules, no judgement, I'm here to try and make your life a little less messy through folding and organising and some handy home hacks. Take charge of small, simple and achievable tasks and join me as we find your after value in your home' - SophieTrade ReviewSophie is an absolute inspiration! Providing practical, easy to follow advice that helps transform your home into an organised, aesthetic abode! This book is a fabulous tool for anyone seeking to improve the functionality of their spaces! -- Noell Jett, author of From the Ground Up

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Book Synopsis'Internationally acclaimed pianist, author and all-round nice guy James Rhodes promises that this book can teach anyone with access to a piano or an electric keyboard and 45 minutes to practice every a day, the tools they need to learn to play Bach's Prelude No. 1 in C Major in 6 weeks' RED MAGAZINELearn to play one of Bach's most exquisite preludes in just 6 weeks, even if you have never played the piano before.An accessible and inspiring book by the pianist and international bestselling writer James Rhodes, who promises that it gives anyone with two hands, a piano or an electric keyboard and just 45 minutes a day the tools they need to learn to play Bach's Prelude No. 1 in C Major in 6 weeks, even if they know nothing about music and have never even touched a piano before.How often do we convince ourselves that it's just too late - too late to learn how to ride a bike, too late to know how to meditate, too late to travel the world... As we get older and time slips through our fingers like water, we become resigned, almost defeatist, about abandoning our dreams. For James Rhodes, after the inevitable "How many hours a day do you practice?" and "Show me your hands", the most common thing people say to him when they hear he's a pianist is "I used to play the piano as a kid. I really regret giving it up". Where does this mourned and misplaced creativity go? For Rhodes, it's still there to be tapped into by all of us, at any point. This inspirational book gives us the means to do this, by breaking up Bach's seminal Prelude No. 1 from the Well-Tempered Clavier into manageable segments, teaching us the basics of piano playing - how to read music, the difference between the treble and the bass clef, sharp and flat notes, how to practice etc.. - and encouraging personal interpretation in a way that is guaranteed to soothe the mind, feed the soul and unleash creative powers we didn't know we still had. All of this will culminate in an ability to perform one of Bach's masterpieces."If listening to music is soothing for the soul, then playing music is achieving enlightenment. It's going from kicking a ball around with a few pals to playing alongside Ronaldo."Trade ReviewIn our relentless pursuit of a fulfilled life, we've become a knowledge-hungry nation. The Little Ways To Live A Big Life series will feed your yearning for learning * Red Magazine *

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Book Synopsis'Informative and bold' Dr Karen Gurney 'Compassionate, artistic, tasteful' Joshua FletcherWhat is the most personal thing you've asked the Internet? Illustrator Hazel Mead turns to Google to uncover what we secretly ask search bars about our relationships, bodies and identities. With hundreds of demystifying and empowering illustrations, she offers a fun, shame-free and inclusive guide to life's big questions. This is the emotional curriculum you'll wish was taught in every classroom.What if there was a book that explored the big lessons of life? Sure, formal education will equip you with requisite knowledge on photosynthesis. But when it comes to spotting the green flags in a prospective partner, navigating yours or a loved one's grief, knowing how to prepare for a cervical screening, or to practicing self-defense, it can feel like total guesswork.Using the latest research, interviews with experts, and her signature visuals, Hazel interrogates the taboos that shame us into silence. Since the answers to life's big questions are rarely black and white, she answers them in colour, with accessible design and compassionate reflections. Why Aren't We Talking About This?! is an exploration of the things we're too afraid to ask but desperately need to know and talk about for greater acceptance of others and ourselves. It's a bold invitation to forget normal and embrace what makes you unique.Trade ReviewHazel's work is as informative as it is entertaining ... An exciting, bold new voice * Dr Karen Gurney, Clinical Psychologist & Psychosexologist and author of 'Mind the Gap' *When compassion, artistic skill and tasteful psychoeducation combine, you get Hazel Mead. * Joshua Fletcher, author of 'Anxiety: Panicking About Panic' *

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Book SynopsisHeadache? Confusion? Waves of nausea and regret?Luckily, thanks to this handy book, a hangover no longer has to mean a ruined day.Use infographics and flowcharts to diagnose which hangover type you are suffering from and find the best treatments to help you on the road back to full health:The bottomless pitThe 'I'm still drunk'The ExorcistThe emotional boomerangThe lucky escapeThe undeservedIf you are spraying the walls with last night's kebab and this morning's Berocca, you are going to need a very big glass of water...With simple hangover cures and advice on how to tackle the clean-up (social AND physical) this book is the perfect remedy for all your 'morning after' regrets.

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Book Synopsis'For anyone who wants to make decisions with confidence and clarity, reclaim their mental space, and design a life that truly matters' Charles Duhigg, author of bestsellers Supercommunicators and The Power of HabitA profound yet incredibly practical guide to what is arguably the most important single thing we do, as finite humans in search of meaningful lives: making decisions.' Oliver Burkeman, bestselling author of Four Thousand Weeks and Meditations for Mortals------------------------From the acclaimed author and podcaster of Power Hour comes an actionable guide to making better, more intentional everyday decisions to lead us to the life that we want. It's estimated that the average person now makes around 35,000 decisions each day. We're living in the age of abundance, with more choices than ever before. From everyday mundane choices to big life decisions, the more options we have, the more overwhelmed we become. In Decisions That Matter, Adrienne Adhami podcaster, business advisor and keynote speaker to industry-leading companies such as Microsoft, Spotify and Range Rover provides the tools and insights you need to navigate these choices with confidence. Adrienne offers strategies and frameworks to help you make intentional decisions in a world full of distractions. Packed with real-life examples and actionable steps, Decisions That Matter will help you:Overcome procrastination: build the confidence to make effective decisions. Combat decision fatigue: reclaim your time and mental energy by simplifying the decision-making process. Take control of your life: create a life that aligns with your values and goals. Motivating and infused with Adrienne's infectious energy, Decisions That Matter is a manual that empowers you to break free from indecision and make choices with clarity and conviction. ------------------------Adrienne writes with the kind of vulnerability that makes every chapter feel like a chat with a wise, no-nonsense friend. Reading this book is definitely a decision that matters!' Candice Braithwaite, bestselling author of Sista, Sister, Manifesto and I Am Not Your Baby MotherIn the age of countless options, the ability to make thoughtful decisions has never been more essential or more difficult. Adrienne Adhami's Decisions That Matter is an insightful guide we need right now.' Mo Gawdat, bestselling author of Solve for Happy, The Little Voice in Your Head and UnstressableA brilliant, practical guide to overcoming the decision paralysis that plagues our lives. Decisions That Matter is packed full of empathy, wisdom and the best kind of actionable solutions. In a world of endless choices, definitely choose Adrienne.' Viv Groskop, bestselling author of How to Own the Room

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Book SynopsisIf you've been diagnosed with OCD, you already understand how your obsessive thoughts, compulsive behavior, and need for rituals can interfere with everyday life. Maybe you've already undergone therapy or are in the midst of working with a therapist. It's important for you to know that life doesn't end with an OCD diagnosis. In fact, it is possible to not only live with the disorder, but also live joyfully. This practical and accessible guide will show you how. In Everyday Mindfulness for OCD, you will discover how you can stay one step ahead of your OCD. You'll learn about the world of mindfulness, and how living in the present moment non-judgmentally is so important when you have OCD. You'll also explore the concept of self-compassion; what it is, what it isn't how to use it, and why people with OCD benefit from it. Finally, you'll discover daily games, tips, and tricks for outsmarting your OCD, meditations and mindfulness exercises, and much, much more. Living with OCD is challenging; but it doesn't have to define you. If you are tired of focusing on how you are living with OCD is and are looking for fun ways to make the most of your unique self, this book will be a breath of fresh air.Trade ReviewThe most empowering OCD book I have ever read. * Reid Wilson, PhD, author of 'Stoping the Noise in Your Head' *

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Book SynopsisFinding direction in the wake of tragedy can be daunting but it is possible to transform pain into purpose. The Gift is a moving account of an inspirational journey. Zareen Ahmed's extraordinary story shows that it is possible to harness heartbreak into a force for global good and social change. A personal tragedy drove Zareen to channel her grief and invest her energy in social entrepreneurship that has made a difference to so many lives. Zareen's inspirational story of resilience, faith and determination will help you: Discover how personal adversity can become a catalyst for positive global impact Learn how to establish and run a successful social enterprise Recognise the power of perseverance and faith in overcoming challenges Understand how to foster a purpose-driven brand that resonates with your target audience Realise the transformative pote

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Book SynopsisHow can we live well when our time and data is being stolen; our relationships damaged and our sense of self warped all by technology? For every stage of our lives, a leading psychologist and tech expert shows us how

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Book Synopsis‘Wonderful and timely … Hugely recommended’ STEPHEN FRYWhat do you and an ancient philosopher have in common? It turns out much more than you might think… Aristotle was an extraordinary thinker yet he was preoccupied by an ordinary question: how to be happy. In this handbook to his timeless teachings, Professor Edith Hall shows how ancient thinking is precisely what we need today, even if you don’t know your Odyssey from your Iliad. In ten practical lessons you can learn how to make good decisions, how to ace an interview, how to choose a partner and how to face death. This is advice that won’t go out of fashion.‘A beguiling cross between Mary Beard and Mary Poppins’ ObserverTrade ReviewWonderful and timely. Aristotle’s influence has been immense, but Edith Hall’s authoritative, warmly readable, clear and approachable book opens Aristotle up and establishes him as a man who addresses the issues of the human heart as much as the human mind. She gives us an Aristotle for our times as much as his own and all those that came between. Hugely recommended. -- STEPHEN FRYA wonderfully lively and personal guide to Aristotle's philosophy of well-being. Read it and flourish! -- Sarah Bakewell, author of HOW TO LIVE[Hall] has written a practical and enjoyable guide to Aristotle’s philosophy as a recipe for contentment in the modern world. -- Daisy Dunn * Literary Review *Hall gamely breathes new life into [Aristotle's] doctrines (which she admits can be heavy-going) for 21st-century readers, flitting over the centuries and across cultural borders, taking in everyone from Philip of Macedon to Pharrell Williams of “Happy” with breezy aplomb. A beguiling cross between Mary Beard and Mary Poppins, Hall is enjoying herself outside the ivory towers -- Lisa Allardice * Observer *Edith Hall has recast Aristotle's text into everyday language, and applied his lessons on everything from happiness to, for instance, resisting temptation, writing a job application or using the Greek's chart of Virtues and Vices to analyse one's character. * Daily Telegraph *

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Book Synopsis‘This enjoyable book could bring about profound change’ Professor Steve Peters author of The Chimp ParadoxARE YOU WRESTLING WITH A PIG OF A PROBLEM?Pig Wrestling is a simple story with a powerful message. Read it in under an hour, and you’ll be ready to tackle any type of sticky situation in work or life.Meet a stressed Young Manager, whose teams are at each other’s throats. At his local coffee bar he shares his frustrations with his barista – who turns out to be more than he seems.It’s the start of a journey into Pig Wrestling – a process that can be used to resolve any seemingly impossible problem. By reframing the issue we can all create change, whenever and wherever we need it most.Developed out of the authors’ work in elite sports and business – including Manchester City, Olympic champion Jessica Ennis-Hill and the England Cricket team – this instantly memorable story will help you thrive in complex and messy times.Trade ReviewA truly novel approach to solving many of life’s problems... This enjoyable book could bring about profound change * Professor Steve Peters, author of The Chimp Paradox *Accessible, fascinating, memorable * Matthew Syed, author of Bounce and Black Box Thinking *Whether you are trying to win Olympic gold or manage the demands of being a busy Mum, we can all find ourselves wrestling with challenging situations. Pig Wrestling is quick to grasp and easy to apply… it has made a profound difference to the way I think in sport and in life * Jessica Ennis-Hill *Never wrestle with a pig. You get dirty, and besides, the pig likes it * George Bernard Shaw *

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Book Synopsis Do you want to be a bolder, more self-assured you? Tap into your inner confidence every day with this inspirational collection of self-care ideas, practical tips, motivating activities and mood-boosting statements. Spark your self-confidence with this little book of positivity.

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Book SynopsisSurround yourself with sunshine Happiness begins within. This cheerful little book is bursting with simple, actionable tips to help unlock your inner happiness and inspire lasting joy. With advice on how to form happy habits, mood-boosting exercises and a sprinkling of uplifting quotes, The Secret to Happiness is your guide to making life shine a little brighter.

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Book SynopsisHow can you become the very best coach you can be? Becoming a Coach provides all the knowledge and inspiration needed to reflect on who you are, what you do, and how you can develop as a professional coach. Drawing on the latest ICF coach competence framework and up-to-date coaching research, the authors set out a wide range of contemporary coaching models and techniques and show how they can be integrated in order to deliver an evidence-based coaching service to the very highest professional standards. Deepening readers’ understanding of core competencies and broadening thinking on how to apply them in practice, Becoming a Coach is the is the only book to align directly with the world’s most widely accepted and up-to-date professional coaching guidance. As such, it is a perfect foundational resource for any coaching practice, and the ideal textbook for any coaching education programme.Table of ContentsSECTION 1: SETTING THE SCENE Introduction: 1. The journey towards maturity 2. What is coaching? 3. Who am I? 4. Who are my clients? SECTION 2: DEVELOPING CORE COACHING COMPETENCES Introduction: 5. Introducing the ICF Core Competency Model 6. Demonstrates Ethical Practice 7. Embodies a Coaching Mindset 8. Establishes and Maintains Agreements 9. Cultivates Trust and Safety 10. Maintains Presence 11. Listens Actively 12. Evokes Awareness 13. Facilitates Client Growth SECTION 3: APPROACHES TO COACHING Introduction: 14. Universal Eclectic Coaching Approach 15. Behavioural Approach and GROW model 16. Humanistic approach and Time to Think model 17. Cognitive behavioural approach and ABCDEF model 18. Gestalt approach and Chairwork 19. Solution focused approach and OSKAR model 20. Systemic approach and Force Field model 21. Psychodynamic Coaching and Transference 22. Integration SECTION 4: COACHING PRACTICE Introduction 23. Ethical practice 24. Contracting with Clients 25. Taking and managing coaching notes 26. Maintaining presence through mindfulness SECTION 5: DEVELOPING YOUR PRACTICE Introduction 27. Personal development plans 28. CPD 29. Supervision 30. Reflective Practice 31. Mentor coaching 32. Coaching Knowledge Assessment 33. Progressing your coaching skills SECTION 6: TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES Introduction 34. Coaching Tools 35. Resources

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Book SynopsisTell me your Venus and your Moon signs, and I'll tell you how you love others, and how you feel love in return. Astrology is your greatest ally for navigating the trials and tribulations of romantic relationships. With the help of your birth chart, you’ll learn how to find yourself, how to get more out of life and how to attract the love you deserve. This complete guide takes you through your birth chart, starting with the fundamentals: Venus, for unlocking your innermost desires, and the Moon, for understanding your emotional self. Then discover what your Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto signs mean for you. With this planetary knowledge in your astrological toolkit, you’ll be well-equipped not only to understand how you love, but why you love the way you do, and how to form the relationships you deserve. The key to finding love is already inside you: this book will show you how to unlock the door.

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Book SynopsisAre you looking for simple ways to improve your mental and physical health and well-being, and bring back the hurray to your day? The Book of Health Hacks is a compendium of easy strategies and practices for you to add to your daily routine. They don't take too muchtime to do, and most won't cost a penny! Plus, each health hack has been tried and tested, some of them for thousands of years, andmany are backed by science. Kerry Sanson is a movement and massage therapist, a personal trainer, and a student of Eastern philosophies including Yoga and Oigong.She has helped many clients to make simple improvements to their fitness, nutrition and lifestyle, producing successful and long-lasting benefits. You can choose to add one or several health hacks to your day - perhaps you'll practice Face Yoga every morning, or drink YinYang water with lunch, or add Torso Bouncing to your breaktime. These hacks can help you be more mindful and give you more energy to win your day, one hack at a time! There are 40 health hacks tochoose from, you can mix them up or create a daily routine. Each hack is described in step-by-step guide or linked by QR code to aYouTube demonstration video. The Book of Health Hacks can help you change your lifestyle in simple ways that suit you. "I have worked with Kerry over a number of disciplines for 5 years now, and her impact on me has been huge. She really has collected some effective and beautiful practices from her deep delves into all things health and wellbeing. Her thirst for learning is boundless and we get to reap the rewards of her diligent curiosity This book is practical and powerful, a perfect gift for those looking for gentle self-work in a brash and busy world." Charlotte Church

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Book Synopsis'A brilliant, caring, practical guide to help us understand grief' Daniel J Siegel, M.D.'Finding Meaning is Kessler’s poignant response to society’s insensitivity, [a] how-to in the very best sense' LA TimesDavid Kessler – the world's foremost expert on grief and the coauthor with Elisabeth Kübler-Ross of the iconic On Grief and Grieving – journeys beyond the classic five stages to discover a sixth stage: meaning.David has spent decades teaching about end of life, trauma and grief. And yet his life was upended by the sudden death of his twenty-one-year-old son. How does the grief expert handle such a devastating loss?In Finding Meaning, Kessler shares his hard-earned wisdom and offers a roadmap to remembering those who have died with more love than pain, how to move forward in a way that honours our loved ones and ultimately transform grief into a more peaceful and hopeful experience.An inspiring must-read for anyone struggling to figure out how to live after loss.Trade ReviewA brilliant, caring, practical guide to help us understand grief -- Daniel J Siegel, M.D.David Kessler writes of a world that is rarely examined with such sensitivity -- Marianne WilliamsonAnyone who has lost a loved one will find solace in Kessler's comforting words * Publishers Weekly *Beautiful, tender, wise -- Katy ButlerA deeply personal discussion of grief * Los Angeles Times *

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Book SynopsisNirvana is a state where we are devoid of emotions, yet have a firm sense of our surroundings and control over the mind. The mind is free, yet alert and calm at the same time. In our fast-pacedives today, it is important for us to pause and delve deep within ourselves to find peace and reach the right equilibrium with our surroundings. Finding Nirvana is an effort to decode Nirvana for the betterment of our dailyives.

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Book SynopsisRise Sister Rise is a call to arms for our sacred feminine to rise up, tell the truth, and lead. From Rebecca Campbell, a writer, mystic, devotional creative, and visionary who supports hundreds of thousands of people to connect with their soul and weave the sacred back into their everyday life.It is for those who agreed at soul level to be here at this stage in history to lead this global shift that the mystics of the ages have predicted: the return of the mother and the rise of the feminine. Rebecca says: Rise for you, rise for me, when you rise first you rise for She. Many of us have spent much of our working lives "making it" in a man’s world, leaning on patriarchal methods of survival in order to succeed, dulling down our intuition, and ignoring the fierce power of the feminine. We have ignored the cycles of the feminine in order to survive in a patriarchal linear system – but now the world has changed.Here Are Some of the Chapters in Rise, Sister Rise:Part I - Rebecca's Story · The Unbinding· The Wise Women· Work Baby· Shakti Rising· Returning to Avalon· Tools for Your Rising Part II - Birthing A New Age· We Were Made for These Times· Shakti Always Rises· The Holy Grail is Within YouPart III - Remembering Our Cyclic Nature · You Are Spirit Earthed· You'll Find Your True Nature in Nature· When Whispers Turn into ShoutsPart IV - Unbinding the Wise, Wild Woman· The Suppression of the Female Voice· The Mystic Always Rises · Finding Mary· The Return of the MagdalenesPart V - Redefining Sisterhood· The Reunion· The Ones Who Came Before Us· When Women Circle· Your Constellation of Sisters· Calling in Your SistersPart VI - Doing the Work· What Is Rising in You?· Rising Feminine Archetypes· New World RIsing Birthed by You· Let the Universe Use You· Be a Clear Channel· A Prayer for Times of Remembering· It's Not Your Job to Save the World · Keep on Rising“I’m a super-fan of Rebecca Campbell... Rebecca guides her reader to step into their authentic power so that they can live and lead at their highest potential.”– Gabrielle Bernstein, New York Times bestselling author of Miracles NowRise Sister Rise is a transmission that calls the innate divine feminine wisdom to rise. It is about healing the insecurities, the fears, and the inherited patterns that stop people from trusting the Shakti (power) and wisdom (intuition) that effortlessly flows through them.It's about recognizing all of the ways we have been keeping ourselves contained and restrained in effort to dim to fit into a certain archetype. It’s about co-creating a whole new archetype – someone who does not keep themself small in order to make others feel more comfortable.Full of activations, spiritual tools, calls to action, contemplative questions, rituals, and confrontational exercises, this inspirational book teaches that it is safe to let Shakti rise, safe to trust your intuition, and safe to take leaps of faith – because in healing ourselves we are healing the world.“You have an ancient wisdom within you that is waiting for you to remember, hear, and heed it. These Rise Sister Rise calls to action have been carefully designed to assist you in reclaiming your voice, unbinding your power, unlocking your wisdom, unleashing your true nature, and aligning yourselves with the sacred flow of all of Life.”Rise Sister Rise.Love, Rebecca xTrade ReviewI'm a super-fan of Rebecca Campbell [...] Rebecca guides her reader to step into their authentic power so that they can live and lead at their highest potential. -- Gabrielle Bernstein, New York Times bestselling author of Miracles Now Rebecca Campbell is a modern day High Priestess led by the Divine. I've never in my life met anyone who shines like she does. -- Kyle Gray, author of Raise Your Vibration

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

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Book SynopsisEveryone needs things to look forward to: big things and small things, on good days and on bad days, whether we actively create delight for ourselves or simply allow it to enter our lives. In these pages, beloved author and illustrator Sophie Blackall has gathered a collection of joys for all of us - reminders that every day the sun comes up and new babies are born. She includes suggestions that you bake muffins for a friend, or draw a face on an egg and put it in the fridge where it will smile at you each time you open the door. With wisdom, whimsy, and compassion, the 52 illustrated ideas in this book offer moments of uplift and serendipity for yourself and your loved ones. A message of hope and solace in hard times and of joyful anticipation at times of new beginnings - whether you're grieving a loss or starting a new chapter - and for all the days in between - THINGS TO LOOK FORWARD TO is full of gentle reminders of the objects, occasions, gestures, and ideas that warm our hearts. There is always something bright on the horizon, and sometimes that horizon can be a lot closer than we think.

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Book SynopsisTREAT YOURSELF LIKE A GODDESS! Connect with your intuition and deepen your selfcare practice with The Sacred Self-Care Oracle. This whimsically illustrated deck will help you create rituals to nourish you on the deepest levels your soul is calling for, inviting you to ask: What do I need to feel centered and balanced today? How can I connect with my body''s intuition? If I only have a short time for me this week, how should I spend it? Whether you find meaning in the cards alone or consult the in-depth guidebook for mantras, journal prompts, and additional guidance, this powerful healing tool for the modern spiritual seeker gives you permission to put self-care at the top of your to-do list.

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Book SynopsisMany people have watched or read The Secret and believe that you can ask the Universe for any material thing you would like and the Law of Attraction will deliver it to you. But of course it''s not as simple as that. You have to change the way that you think if you want to change your world, and in this special deck, Esther & Jerry Hicks help you learn how to align yourself and focus your energy to manifest prosperity.Learn how to create abundance by: Focusing on what you want in your life and not on what you don''t have Seeing yourself as wealthy not poor Visualising yourself as enjoying the object or lifestyle that you dream ofAbraham''s powerful techniques will teach you what prosperity truly is and enable you to use the Law of Attraction to bring this energy into your own life.

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Book SynopsisOvercoming Multiple Sclerosis is an established and successful program of treatment. Once a diagnosis of MS meant inevitable decline and disability. Now thousands of people around the world are living healthy, active lives on the Overcoming Multiple Sclerosis recovery program.Overcoming Multiple Sclerosis explains the nature of MS and outlines an evidence-based 7 step program for recovery. Professor George Jelinek devised the program from an exhaustive analysis of medical research when he was first diagnosed with MS in 1999. It has been refined through major ongoing international clinical studies under Professor Jelinek's leadership, examining the lifestyles of several thousand people with MS world-wide and their health outcomes.Overcoming Multiple Sclerosis is invaluable for anyone recently diagnosed with MS, living with MS for years, or with a family member with MS. It makes an ideal resource for doctors treating people with MS.Trade ReviewI would have no hesitation in recommending Overcoming Multiple Sclerosis to my patients, but also to my friends and colleagues. -- Professor Gavin Giovannoni, MBBCh, PhD, FCP (S.A., Neurol.), FRCP, FRCPath, Chair of Neurology, Blizard Institute, Barts and The London School of Medicine and DentistryOvercoming Multiple Sclerosiscombines hard scientific evidence with practical advice and compassion. It will be of benefit to nearly everybody affected by MS and I heartily recommend it. -- Dr Peter Fisher FRCP, Physician to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, and Director of Research, Royal London Hospital for Integrated MedicineI gave it to a friend with MS who said it was the most useful book she had read. "Jelinek is perfectly placed to analyse data and research and to evaluate their worth. I found it invaluable." * Mail on Sunday *As a physician and the spouse of someone with multiple sclerosis I feel that this book contains much wisdom and guidance for achieving one's greatest potential for healing when confronted by the reality of this disease. -- Bernie Siegel MD, author of Faith, Hope and Healing and 365 Prescriptions for Living

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Book SynopsisIn this enlightening guide, Debbie Ford explains that the dark side of our personality should not be hidden. By denying our dark side, we reject these aspects of our true natures rather than giving ourselves the freedom to live authentically. Here she shows that it is possible to acknowledge and accept our so-called weaknesses, proving that these qualities may be important, hidden strengths. For example, perhaps some ''selfishness'' can save us from exhaustion and resentment.Full of illuminating stories and practical exercises, Debbie Ford shows us how to reconcile our darker impulses and find the gifts they offer. Your life will be transformed when you unconceal, own, and embrace your shadow.Trade ReviewIn this profound book, Debbie Ford systematically outlines the steps to wholeness and transformation. * Deepak Chopra *Debbie Ford guides us past the self-punishing patterns that often bind us. Her ideas are exceptionally compelling. * Marianne Williamson *Debbie Ford teaches us to recognize, embrace, and ultimately love all aspects of ourselves. Highly recommended. * Dean Ornish *

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Book SynopsisThe long-awaited new book by internationally bestselling author, Rhonda Byrne.Once you know, freedom is yours.The Greatest Secret lays out the next quantum leap in a journey that will take the reader beyond the material world and into the spiritual realm, where all possibilities exist. This book reflects Rhonda's own journey, and shares the most direct way out for those experiencing hardship and the path to end pain and suffering endured by so many, shining a light on a future without anxiety or fear.Filled with accessible practices that can be immediately put to use and profound revelations that take the reader on an incomparable journey, Rhonda's discovery is reinforced throughout by the revelatory words of sages from around the world, past and present.The Secret showed you how to create anything you want to be, do, or have. Nothing has changed it is as true today as it ever was. This book reveals the greatest discovery a human being can ever make, and shows you the way out of negativity, problems, and what you don't want, to a life of permanent happiness and bliss.' From The Greatest Secret

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Book SynopsisDiscover the magic and meaning in the mundane, with this oracle and guidebook filled with signs and symbols you could encounter walking down the street.The Universe is always communicating with us-through serendipity, coincidence, and chance-if we only knew how to listen.The Signs of the Times Oracle is a reminder that crystals and angelic guidance are just some of the ways the Universe speaks to us-other times the messages are right in front of us. Maybe you simply get a big red stop sign in your face or a plastic bag that says, Have a Nice Day blows past. The yield sign as you turn onto the highway or the peace sign spray-painted on the wall across the street might go unnoticed as you wait for whispers from angels or guidance from ancestors.Sometimes the messages from the Universe we miss are the most obvious ones. This oracle deck will open your eyes and your senses, so you''ll become attuned to what the Universe is trying to tell you.

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Book Synopsis‘Tim Grover’s teachings completely changed how I approached my professional career, helping me navigate the constant ups and downs that sport at the highest level brings’ Marcus Rashford, MBEThe New York Times bestsellerFrom the elite performance coach for Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, Dwyane Wade and many others - and the author of the powerful bestseller Relentless - a no-holds-barred formula for winning that is ideal for business people, athletes and anybody wanting to achieve success. In Relentless, Tim Grover showed that you need to be tough and ruthless - towards others and yourself - to achieve your goals. Now, in Winning he takes that skill repertoire to an even higher level, demonstrating why he is one of the world’s most sought-after mindset experts. Based on three decades of work with elite competitors like Michael JordanTrade Review'Tim Grover's teachings completely changed how I approached my professional career, helping me navigate the constant ups and downs that sport at the highest level brings' -- Marcus Rashford MBE'This book is essential for those who want to be the best at whatever they do' -- Michael Johnson

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Book SynopsisThe shadow is a part of the unconscious mind consisting of repressed weaknesses and base instincts. Everyone carries a shadow, Jung wrote, and the less it is embodied in the individual's conscious life, the blacker and denser it is. This title explores the dark side - the emotions and traits we are most afraid of and instinctively hide.Trade Review"Beginning with the premise that people fear their shadow self, this stellar lineup sets out to bring the collective shadow into the light and teach readers how to manage it until it can be dissolved." -- New Age Retailer

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Book SynopsisPractice yoga at your own pace, in your own space, with this stunning set of 50 yoga pose cards.

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Book SynopsisWallace “Wallo267” Peeples spent twenty years in and out of the prison system before restarting his life and catapulting himself to unforeseen levels of social impact, cultural influence, and success. Now he shares his story with the trademark honesty that’s made him an inspiration to those who need it most. Named after his well-respected father who disappeared when he was two, Wallo grew up in North Philadelphia with his mom, brothers, and grandmother, feeling pressure to achieve the success and reputation his father had on the streets. Spending time in and out of juvenile detention centers, school psychologists and counselors labeled him “criminal-minded” and his luck on the streets involving petty crimes would soon run out. After his involvement in an armed robbery, Wallo was arrested and received a prison sentence of nineteen to fifty-two years. Upon serving twenty years of his sentence, Wallo was released and returned home to Phi

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Book SynopsisPaul Brunson is an internationally recognised relationship expert, entrepreneur, and television host. He's also the host of #1 podcast 'We Need to Talk'. He's American, based in London, and currently serves as co-host of Celebs Go Dating and Married At First Sight UK, relationship consult on Lorraine, a featured expert on Steven Bartlett's 'The Diary' project and co-founder of Endmost Therapy. He's also the Head of Global Insight at Tinder. Major media outlets such as Good Morning America, The New York Times, The Guardian, USA Today and Sunday Brunch have sought his widsom. Hailed by Oprah Winfrey as 'much more than a matchmaker, Brunson has also been named the world's most influential matchmaker by the Matchmaking Institute.

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Book SynopsisIf you asked the ancient stoic philosophers how to live a good life, they''d answer you in a single word: Arete. We translate Arete as ''virtue'' or ''excellence'' but the word has a deeper meaning - something closer to being your best self moment to moment to moment. Phil Stutz, MD, the author of The Tools, who was featured in the Netflix documentary called Stutz, wrote the foreword to the book. He says: ''What Brian has developed is much more than a bunch of coping mechanisms for the over-stressed modern person; although that would be an improvement for most of us. He''s developed a training program for the soul. Commit to this training and you will gain the ability to transmute your biggest problems, your darkest days, into unstoppable courage, endless enthusiasm, and an unshakable faith in the future. This book will change your life. And, if enough of us commit, it will change the world.''

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Book SynopsisImagine a sisterhood across all creeds and cultures. An unspoken agreement that we, as women, will support and encourage one another. That we will remember we don''t know what struggles each of us may be facing elsewhere in our lives and so we will assume that each of us is doing our bestSo begins WE: an inspiring, empowering and provocative manifesto for change. Change which we can all effect, one woman at a time. Change which provides a crucial and timely antidote to the ''have-it-all'' Superwoman culture and instead focusses on what will make each and every one of us happier and more free. Change which provides an answer to the nagging sense of ''is that it?'' that almost all of us can succumb to when we wake in the dead of night.Written by actress Gillian Anderson and journalist Jennifer Nadel two friends who for the last decade have stumbled along together, learning, failing, crying, laughing and trying again WE is a not a theoretical treatise but instead a rallying cry to creaTrade Review"We: A Manifesto for Women Everywhere is a bracing, honest, uplifting manual for changing the world by owning your gifts, telling the truth, expressing gratitude, and living with joy. It's for every woman, everywhere on the planet. Open to any page. And there you will find a truth that can set you free. We're all in this together. And We is the GPS for the journey."–Christiane Northrup, MD, author of Women's Bodies, Women's Wisdom

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Book Synopsis''A practical and timely book I highly recommend'' Arianna Huffington, Founder and CEO, Thrive Global''Connect offers a compelling and highly accessible roadmap for building relationships that lead to professional success and personal fulfilment. I highly recommend this book'' Reid Hoffman, co-founder of LinkedIn and co-author of Blitzscaling and The Alliance''I encourage anyone who cares to develop stronger and more meaningful relationships anywhere in their life to read this book'' David Rogier, Founder and CEO at MasterClass ________________David Bradford and Carole Robin taught interpersonal skills to MBA candidates for a combined seventy-five years on their legendary Stanford Graduate School of Business course, Interpersonal Dynamics. Now, in Connect, they share their time-tested strategies for developing the interpersonal skills that have become fundamental to success at work and in our everyday lives, such as building trust, giving feedback and navigating conflict.Connect shows why relationship-building is crucial to becoming a more effective manager and leader and living a fulfilled life, from highlighting the importance of curiosity and empathy to demonstrating how to break logjams and negotiate boundaries. Filled with research-backed insights, useful concepts and thought-provoking exercises, Connect is an important resource for anyone hoping to build and sustain relationships, providing tools to make relationships robust -- and even exceptional.________________WHAT FORMER STUDENTS SAID ABOUT INTERPERSONAL DYNAMICS:''I can''t believe how much I learned about myself and about how others see the world''''This course changed my life; it was transformational''''I feel so much better equipped to create the kinds of relationships I want in my life''Trade Review'I can't believe how much I learned about myself and about how others see the world'; 'I feel so much better equipped to create the kinds of relationships I want in my life'; 'Worth the entire price of admission'; 'This course changed my life; it was transformational' * Previous students of ‘Interpersonal Dynamics' *Revelatory -- Andrew Billen * The Times *Carole and David are masters at helping people bring IQ and EQ together to satisfy both and be successful. I recommend this book -- Ray Dalio, founder of Bridgewater and author of NYT No.1 bestseller 'Principles'At Stanford's business school, the most popular course isn't tech or entrepreneurship-it's a class on interpersonal dynamics that's affectionately known as Touchy-Feely. David Bradford and Carole Robin created the course, and their book is the next best thing to taking it. It's full of thoughtful, actionable advice on showing vulnerability, setting healthy boundaries, earning and restoring trust, handling feedback and conflict, and building and strengthening relationshipsIt's never been clearer that meaningful relationships are critical to a fulfilling and healthy life. Connect is a practical and timely book I highly recommend that shows us that by learning to connect with ourselves, we can more easily connect with others and build thriving relationships -- Arianna Huffington, Founder & CEO, Thrive GlobalRelationships are crucial to our happiness, and David Bradford and Carole Robin have spent decades teaching grateful students about them. This wide-ranging book, which builds on their famous course, will help anyone make their relationships exceptional, whether at home or in the workplace, and help them to lead better, more fulfilled lives. Connect is really valuable for everyone -- Julia Samuel, author of Grief Works and This Too Shall PassBradford and Robin, with their 40 years of experience at Stanford, select carefully and analyze real examples, and propose concepts from which we can develop the soft skills so often in short supply today's society. From self-knowledge to building trust, from giving feedback to gaining influence, the book illustrates how those skills are critical and can be nurtured, everywhere, across cultures. A precious guide on the challenging path to effective and rewarding interpersonal relationships -- Henri-Claude de Bettignies, Professor Emeritus, INSEAD & Distinguished Professor Emeritus, CEIBS (Shanghai)Learning to connect across differences and develop relationships in which we can actually see and hear others for who they are is becoming an imperative for nations and individuals alike. Connect is a carefully structured set of concepts and practices that readers can apply to everything from their marriages to their management challenges. It's a treasure! -- Anne-Marie Slaughter, CEO, New AmericaAt LinkedIn, we made "Relationships Matter" one of our core values because the personal connections you make persist across jobs, companies, and careers. Connect offers a compelling and highly accessible roadmap for building relationships that lead to professional success and personal fulfilment. I highly recommend this book -- Reid Hoffman, co-founder of LinkedIn and co-author of 'Blitzscaling' and 'The Alliance'I owe most of what I have accomplished in both my career and in my personal life to the lessons I learned in the course on which Connect is based. I can't wait to give a copy of Connect to my teammates, my family, and my friends -- Dara Treseder, CMO, Peloton and Board Director, PG&EIn Connect, my colleagues Carole and David have written a practical and easy-to-read book. They have succeeded in bringing to life a legendary course at the Stanford Business School -- Joel Peterson, Former Chairman, JetBlue AirwaysCarole and David have a unique and invaluable feel for the human psyche and an instinct, tuned over thousands of examples, for how to get the most out of our relationships with others, and ultimately ourselves. This book is a treasure chest of their wisdom, shared with us all -- Scott Kriens, Chairman, Juniper Networks and Co-creator, 1440 MultiversityWhat's different about this book? You'll see how many dilemmas at work that you thought were about priorities or strategy or "right and wrong," were really about relationships all along. The future of work will reward those who can see past numbers and bullet points into the map of relationships. Carole and David sketch that map for you -- Roy Bahat, venture capitalist at Bloomberg BetadOne of my goals, and the reason I founded MasterClass, is my fervent commitment to democratizing access to the world's best. I am thrilled that the immensely valuable lessons in Connect are now available to millions of people. I encourage anyone who cares to develop stronger and more meaningful relationships anywhere in their life to read this book -- David Rogier, Founder and CEO at MasterClassDecades in business have shown me that building high-trust relationships is one of the most important keys to success, whether in negotiations or on the basketball court. With practical insights into relationship building in both personal and professional environments, Connect is the best book in its class -- Irv Grousbeck, entrepreneur, co-owner of the NBA Boston Celtics and professor at the Stanford Business SchoolThese intimate conversations between outwardly successful people, privately tormented by anxieties about their relationships and reputations, are engrossing and moving. A book with important implications for institutions whose atmosphere is polluted by misunderstandings and incompatibilities -- Theodore Zeldin, author of 'An Intimate History of Humanity'There's no better time to learn how to create more meaningful interactions and relationships, and Connect helps us do just that. Based on the legendary Stanford Graduate School of Business course, this book is written by two Interpersonal Dynamics masters. The more people who read this, the stronger our families, organizations, communities and institutions will be -- Alexa von Tobel, Managing Partner of Inspired Capital and New York Times-Bestselling Author of Financially FearlessCarole Robin and David Bradford's Connect is the senior executive must-read from the gurus of our time -- Bill Meehan III, Raccoon Partners Lecturer in Strategic Management, Stanford University GSBFabulous . . . I think everyone should get a copy because it gives us practical tools that we can use in everyday life . . . this book is a masterpiece that's going to help so many people all around the world transform their relationships, their health and their happinessFormer students [of Interpersonal Dynamics] write to the faculty who delivered it years after leaving to say how much the class has meant to them in their subsequent careers and also in their personal lives . . . And now you do not have to go to Stanford to attend it. [These] ideas . . . are timeless in their appeal. Building strong relationships is vital to success in life in general and in particular at work -- Roger Trapp * Forbes *

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Book SynopsisA REESE'S BOOK CLUB PICK 'Every page of this incredible memoir by Christie Tate had me thinking, “I wish I had read this book when I was 25. It would have helped me so much!”'Reese Witherspoon ‘This unrestrained memoir is a transporting experience and one of the most startlingly hopeful books I have ever read. It will make you want to get better, whatever better means for you.’Lisa Taddeo, New York Times bestselling author of Three Women   For fans of Three Women and Everything I Know About Love comes arefreshingly original memoir about self-discovery, loneliness and love. A guarded young lawyer reluctantly joins a psychotherapy group where she has to share her innermost thoughts with six complete strangers. In turn she finds human connection, and herself.  “What’s

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Book SynopsisMedical doctor turned food scientist and author of DK bestsellers The Science of Cooking (2017), The Science of Spice (2018) and The Science of Living (2020), "Dr Stu" is a science and medical writer, presenter and educator. He makes regular appearances on TV, radio, and at public events, and his writing appears in national and international publications. Stuart is also the founder and editor of online lifestyle-science magazine Guru.

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Book Synopsis*A Sunday Times Book of the Year*'A hugely generous and thoughtful book which reminds us of the distinction between loneliness on the one hand and solitude on the other - and emphasises the dignity and adventure of a life lived on one's own terms' - ALAIN DE BOTTON'A kind, wise celebration of solo living - a joyous invitation to make your own declaration of independence' - DAISY BUCHANAN'Thoughtful and thought provoking, it made me genuinely excited about spending time in my own company' - FELICITY CLOAKEHow to be alone and absolutely own it, by founder of the Alonement blog and podcast, Francesca Specter.Being alone has a serious branding issue. We've only ever had negative language to talk about flying solo - but what about when time spent alone is restorative and joyful? What if it's something you crave? What if it's even just an hour you've carved out for yourself in the middle of a hectic week?Enter: Alonement, Francesca Specter's empowering new word to express valuing your own company and dedicating quality time to yourself, whoever you are and whatever your relationship status.Between shared homes, social plans and smartphone addictions, most of us don't know how to be alone - yet our life-long relationship with ourselves is the most important one we'll ever have. A reformed 'extreme extrovert' who struggled to spend even an hour on her own, Francesca made the resolution in January 2019 to improve her solitude skills. A year later, facing months of lockdown as a household-of-one, she valued those skills more than ever - and began sharing her wisdom with others on how to cherish time alone.Packed with practical tips, insights from key experts and lessons from guests of the Alonement podcast - including Alain de Botton, Florence Given, Konnie Huq, Vick Hope and Camilla Thurlow - Francesca reveals how we can all thrive alone, whatever our circumstances, and harness the untapped power of some meaningful time with me, myself and I.Trade ReviewJust because you are alone, it doesn't mean that you are lonely. Such is the premise behind Specter's fascinating book, both a celebration and a practical guide towards how to make being by yourself work for you. * i news *A hugely generous and thoughtful book which reminds us of the distinction between loneliness on the one hand and solitude on the other - and emphasises the dignity and adventure of a life lived on one's own terms * Alain de Botton *A kind, wise celebration of solo living - a joyous invitation to make your own declaration of independence * Daisy Buchanan *Thoughtful and thought provoking, it made me genuinely excited about spending time in my own company * Felicity Cloake *

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