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Book SynopsisMight it be that learning to communicate with the horse helps us to reframe the way we perceive each other and how we see ourselves? In this sequel to her book The Spell of the Horse, Pam Billinge’s exploration of the spiritual connection between horse and human unfolds in a timeless, profound way. When she follows her dream to a farmhouse in France, she is able to live alongside her herd for the first time. Here, in the heart of nature, deeper insights are revealed into the true nature of the horse and the incredible power of presence to transform. A pioneer in embodied horse-led therapy and leadership development, Pam’s story is interwoven with those of inspiring individuals and groups she has supported: from people experiencing relationship breakdown to large organisations looking for culture change; from the bereaved or lonely to the confused wishing to explore what next. Steeped in simple wisdom, the stories offer the reader a pragmatic, mindful template for personal transformation. Through the wisdom of the horse, learn how to live authentically and to engage open-heartedly with all that is.Trade Review‘Masterful, uplifting and insightful, this book has left an indelible stamp on my heart'Justin Featherstone MC; ‘This is a wonderful book full of laughter, tears, joy and compassion, it takes you on an extraordinary journey of self discovery.’ Goodreads; ‘Beautifully written, honest and authentic.’ Goodreads;‘Thought-provoking, uplifting and incredibly inspiring - a beautiful, beautiful book.’ Emily Maguire. Poet, singer, songwriter.

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Book SynopsisThis book describes the unholy war perpetrated by the myriad state agencies, perhaps in some cases unwittingly, against loving fathers remaining in their children's lives post- divorce or separation. The author has had 5 Ombudsman Investigations to his credit, 3 were Parliamentary, his credentials are exemplary. He has never been cautioned, charged or arrested, yet he and his children were subjected to the most appalling gender discrimination imaginable by multiple state agencies operating in secrecy. This book is a 'how to' survive, and most importantly, protect vulnerable children and parents by exposing this institutional malpractice.

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Book SynopsisIn The Little Book of Big Promises, intuitive healer Peggy Rometo guides you on an inspiring journey to uncover your life's path. Using guided meditations, energy work, and other practices that allow you to tap into your intuition, she helps you identify the big promises you made to yourself and the world before your life began. Rometo's Pursuit of Promises process focuses on a sequence of significant events in your life - from as far back as childhood or from your life today - that have helped shape you. Looking at these events and your reactions to them will begin to reveal your promises - promises that outline the actions, intentions and qualities you're meant to live. Throughout the process Rometo explores how to break free of the old patterns, beliefs and fears that hold you back from embodying your true self. In the end, you will find your current promise, which is your starting point for a plan of action to live an authentic, purposeful life. Ultimately, you will be able to honor your life's overarching promise: to share who you are.Trade ReviewPeggy has been an extraordinary guide to me. With her intuitive ability she is able to help one to connect to a higher source, that which is innately in all of us but so few have the ability to access. With this book she is able to open one up to the endless possibilities of connecting to our truth and to our higher self. A gift that is immeasurable and profound. Donna Karan Promises hold powerful energy that unfulfilled or not explored can limit our potential. With The Little Book of Big Promises, Peggy Rometo, one of the most genuine, authentic,and caring people I know, gives us the key to unlock a treasure chest of tools to transform our pain into healing, make peace with adversity, and open the door to our true potential. Peggy is the real deal, and so is this book! Demi Moore Peggy has an extraordinary intuitive ability that could prove to be a useful resource to many. Deepak Chopra The Little Book of Big Promises will show you how to remember who you really are and what you're here to do. A must read for all spiritual seekers. Colette Baron-Reid

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Book SynopsisA world expert offers a practical, proven guide to finding hope and happiness in the ashes of depression. Unstuck is superb. Dr Mehmet OzDespite the billions spent on prescription anti-depressant drugs and psychotherapy, people everywhere continue to grapple with depression. James Gordon, one of the nation's most respected psychiatrists, now offers a practical and effective way to get unstuck. Drawing on forty years of pioneering work, Unstuck is Gordon's seven-stage program for relief through food and nutritional supplements; Chinese medicine; movement, exercise, and dance; psychotherapy, meditation and guided imagery; and spiritual practice. The result is a remarkable guide that puts the power to change in the hands of those ready to say 'no' to suffering and drugs and 'yes' to hope and happiness.Trade ReviewA world expert offers a practical, proven guide to finding hope and happiness in the ashes of depression. Unstuck is superb. -- Mehmet Oz, author YOU: The Owner's Manual Both therapist and patient will benefit hugely from reading this book. -- Deepak Chopra Unstuck is the most exciting book on transforming depression I've ever read. Before you reach for a drug, read this book to feel better. This book is exactly what this overmedicated country needs right now. Thank you, Dr Gordon, for writing it. Dr Christiane Northrup, author of The Secret Pleasures of Menopause Whoever you are, whatever it is that you do, wherever it is that you come from, and especially if you practice a healing art, whether as Psychiatrist, Physician, Surgeon, Naturopath, Chiropractor, Nurse, Alternative Practitioner, Priest or Counsellor, there is pure gold in this book for you - this book is the King Solomon's mine for mental health and wellbeing for our time - I never want to be without this book as a resource on my shelf for me, for my patients, and for my colleagues. -- Dr Kim Jobst Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine

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Book SynopsisHave you ever wondered why things happen the way they do? Whether some things are just meant to be? Or what role your free will plays in creating your destiny?These are questions we all ask ourselves, but it's hard to get past conjecture or gut feeling to find any definitive answers. Now, in this ground-breaking book, David Hamilton looks at hard scientific evidence to bring us closer to understanding the balance between the forces of destiny and the power of free will.Exploring new, cutting-edge scientific research into the nature of time, and drawing on fields such as quantum physics, epigenetics, solar cycles and even reports of near-death experiences, David explores how, rather than being a question of one versus the other, destiny and free will can in fact work simultaneously in his fascinating new theory, 'The Tree of Probable Life'. He shows how, ultimately, we create many of the conditions of our own lives and offers powerful yet practical principles that can bring amazing results.Trade ReviewDavid Hamilton has the unique gift of combining spirituality and science in a simple but powerful way. Everyone must read his work! -- Suzy Greaves Health & Fitness magazine Very impressive. Red magazine

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Book SynopsisHave you ever wished that you had your own personal coach with you, 24 hours a day, helping you make great decisions in all aspects of your life? In The Ten Questions to Ask for Success, Phil Parker helps you to recognise that you already hold the answers within you. By showing you how to create your own solutions you can learn to become your own coach and immediately begin to apply limitless and tailor-made solutions to almost all of life's challenges. Thousands of other readers have already used the tools in this book to help themselves or others to stop being stressed, stuck, anxious, over-worried, disempowered, unmotivated, frustrated and self-sabotaging. It will teach you how to:• motivate yourself and others • manage your stress effectively and stop panic attacks • design and achieve your dreams • ensure that your relationships work well, flourish and are fulfilling • manage your business more effectively • assist others on their paths away from conflict and wasted time and energy, and towards transformation and fulfilment.Trade ReviewAstonishing, swift and simple. The Independent

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Book SynopsisShyness can affect most of us to varying degrees, and tends to affect children more than adults as people tend to grow in confidence as they get older. It is therefore a universal emotion but in some people it is a more pronounced personality trait. Severe shyness is referred to as 'social anxiety disorder', however this self-help book is written for the people experiencing different degrees of shyness. Shyness has evolved as an emotion over thousands of years and can be helpful in some circumstances, however normal shyness can become chronic thanks to negative thoughts, avoidance and withdrawal. While shyness has its functions, it becomes a problem when it interferes with life goals, develops into social anxiety disorder or leads on to 'learned pessimism', mild depression and even 'learned helplessness'. This self-help book, based on the groundbreaking new Compassion Focused Therapy, sets out the background to shyness - its evolutionary functions, why it becomes chronic in some people, and sets out skills and exercises based on CFT to help the reader overcome problematic shyness.

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