Self-help, personal development and practical advice Books

Book SynopsisDo you have dreams that inspire you? And goals that you haven’t achieved but don’t know why? Are you feeling blocked, lacking self-belief but ready to make a change to your mindset? Then manifesting is for you. Manifesting has been practised by ancient wisdom traditions around the world for thousands of years. When you manifest you begin to invite the law of attraction into your life. Gill Thackray, mindfulness teacher, coach and psychologist, brings together the essential tools you will need to make meaningful change in your life. Gill will guide you through the simple steps to help you discover your true self and to reach your potential. From setting your intention and creating your vision to developing your manifesting mindset and connecting with the universe, as well as learning the 369 method, finding your power animal, the importance of full moon rituals, balancing your chakras, cultivating gratitude and much more, this little book will show how to manifest your dreams and help you to live your life to the full. Whether you are looking for a career change, to find love, peace or happiness, How to Manifest is the secret to your success.

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Book SynopsisGrief takes many forms. With simple advice and comforting words, this book is a calm and approachable guide to coping with feelings of grief and loss Grief is something we will all face at some point in our lives. It can affect us at many stages – after the loss of a loved one, a job or sense of identity, during a divorce, or after a child has left home. However, despite being a universal experience, these emotions often leave us feeling alone, confused and overwhelmed. With clear information to help you explore and process your feelings, this book is here to support you as you find your own path through grief. You will find advice on: What grief is and how you might experience it How we grieve, including common stages of grieving How to cope with immediate feelings of grief How to live with grief and loss in the longer term How to support others who are grieving Grief will look and feel different for everyone but, whatever your experience, you are not alone, and the support and guidance in these pages will help you navigate your feelings and find strength again.

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Book SynopsisA vibrant and fun activity book for 4–7-year-olds to help children feel calm and happy Help your child tune in to their feelings and feel calmer while having lots of fun with the help of this engaging activity book. Calm Monsters uses the techniques employed by child psychotherapists, including mindfulness meditation and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), to overcome difficult feelings and encourage calm. Let the Calm Monsters guide you and your child through a range of simple exercises, including: Press the magical pause button whenever you need a moment of calm Get creative and draw your feelings as animals Sing your worries away And so much more! Part of the new My Healthy Mind series from Vie, a thoughtful and inspiring range of activity and story books for children. This book has been peer reviewed by a child psychologist, and there are explainers throughout just in case your child has questions about the activities.

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Book SynopsisThis beautiful book is filled with simple self-care tips and ideas to help you nurture your well-being every day Self-care comes in many guises, but at its heart it’s anything you do to take care of yourself. It could be five minutes of gentle breathing, time reserved for pursuing a hobby, or the joy of a hot shower – as long as it leaves you feeling restored and refreshed. Within these pages you will find a raft of simple but effective tips to help on your journey, including: Why self-care is key to happiness and health Finding the best methods for you How to fit self-care into a busy schedule Inspiration to nourish your mind, body and soul We all need to take time out every now and again to recharge our batteries. Whenever you find your energy fading, dip into this beautiful book and find strength again.

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Book Synopsis“Dr Kaye is the mate who’s always got your back, she knows her stuff and tells you exactly how it is” SARA COX The complete one-stop guide to the perimenopause and menopause, by Dr Philippa Kaye, with a foreword by Vanessa Feltz Menopause is the last taboo. But it does not have to mean the end of your libido, of sex, of work, or of feeling like who you used to be. With modern treatments and evidence-based knowledge, no woman need suffer or “just about” manage. You are still who you are – let’s celebrate that. Let’s get informed and get empowered to make our own choices about our symptoms, our treatments, our minds and our bodies. The M Word covers everything from understanding symptoms to managing relationships to which treatments really work. Discussing HRT as well as self-help and lifestyle tips, this fully updated edition of the bestselling book will be your companion through the years before, during and after the menopause. Topics covered include: Hot flushes and other physical symptoms Psychological symptoms Sex, libido and contraception HRT and other treatments Lifestyle changes Health after the menopause And much more! Written in a positive, uplifting and light-hearted style, with plenty of quotes from real women, this book shows you how to not just survive, but thrive through the menopause, letting you remain you.

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Book Synopsis'Demystifies the Sikh way of living a good life in seven simple steps' Vogue India Think of any scene of disaster and you'll find Sikh volunteers rallying to the site to perform seva - pronounced 'say-va', meaning selfless service - feeding migrant workers, helping riot victims, and cleaning up after earthquakes and floods. Why has this 30 million strong community become the world's Good Samaritan? What is it about their values that makes so many of them do so much good? And how is it that they're also able to channel so much joy and laughter while serving others? Through science-based studies, interviews with Sikhs and a look at history and fables, Seva unlocks seven Sikh-inspired rules to help anyone become kinder, happier and lead a more meaningful life. A secular handbook for the modern world, Seva is a beautiful, inspiring and moving book that will change you from the inside out.Trade ReviewIt's a beautiful book -- BBC Radio 2Physical service can be a route to mental peace * Red *I loved this book -- Vikas Khanna, chef, restaurateur and humanitarianDemystifies the Sikh way of living a good life in seven simple steps * Vogue India *Highlights the spirit of giving amongst Sikhs * Hindustan Times *Sharing how we can live happier, more meaningful and productive lives * Cosmopolitan India *A book that is here to heal the world -- moderndiplomacy.eu

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Book SynopsisA heartfelt journey into the profound and practical lessons of life, distilled from decades of real-world experience and wisdom.

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Book SynopsisA book on self-care and astrology that describes the energy of each sign and how to align your self-care practices with the astrological seasons, including material on birth charts, lunar cycles, and rituals.An expansion and revision of Valerie Tejeda's bestselling Audible Original Self Care by the Signs with highlights from Self Care by the Moon, Cosmic Care is a guide to living well by harmonizing your self-care practice with the movement of the seasons, the stars, and the lunar cycle. Each chapter focuses on a single astrological sign, and includes to following to support your self-care: a description of that season''s energy a ritual a meditation affirmations journal prompts tarot and oracle card spreads a list of correspondences crystals and herbs that support that sign''s energyBy using the cosmos to guide our practice, we channel the unique energies in the sky to renew ourselves in harmony with th

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Book SynopsisWarm, charming and remarkably honest - GraziaThe highs, the lows, the hangovers, the relationships, the lucky breaks (and the breaks I worked my arse off for) that have got me to the here and now. Emily Atack was flung to fame at just 17, as Charlotte 'Big Jugs' Hinchcliffe in The Inbetweeners. Nearly ten years later, she won over the nation on I'm a Celebrity . . . Get Me out of Here! thanks to her hilarious impersonations and epic bravery during trials. While she was in the jungle, the country watched her go on a journey of self-acceptance and come out on top. Now Emily reveals the hilarious highs and the heartbreakinglows that rocked the years between. With astonishing courage and her trademark humour, she shares stories about her family, relationships, work life and love.Are We There Yet? is a warm, honest and funny book for anyone who has ever felt the need to break the mould to find out who they really are.Trade ReviewWarm, charming and remarkably honest * Grazia *

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Book SynopsisIs it possible to overcome pain by learning to be happy?This is the question Karen Guggenheim asked herself after the sudden death of her husband in 2013. Overwhelmed by this unexpected loss, Karen decided to use her grief as a motivator to look inwards and embark on a transformative journey of post-traumatic growth, which led her to become the co-founder of the World Happiness Summit, the leading happiness conference in the world.Drawing from her personal experiences and research in psychology and neuroscience, Karen reveals that happiness can be taught and learned, and that, through small daily changes, we can all bring more compassion and positivity into our days to feel better about ourselves and others.Cultivating Happiness is a practical and accessible guide to dealing with adversity, showing us that it is possible to grow from our challenges and lead more fulfilling and purposeful lives.

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Book SynopsisHow can I tell what I really want?How can I stop doing things I don't enjoy?How do random rewards control our behaviour?How can I avoid doomscrolling?In this book, Professor Robert West and his son, Jamie, once again delve into the psychology of motivation, this time focussing on our animal brain', the part responsible for habits, instincts and desires.Packed with information, humour and practical tips, React explores the basic building blocks of behaviour and reveals how we can take control of our impulses so they work for, rather than against, us.Robert West is Professor Emeritus of Health Psychology at University College London (UCL) and an Associate of UCL's Centre for Behaviour Change. He is a former Editor-in-Chief of the scientific journal Addiction, and he has published more than 900 scholarly works including books on behaviour change and addiction. Jamie West is a writer, performer and musician. He holds a BA in English from UCL and an MA in Creative Writing from Birkbeck University.

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Book SynopsisWe''ve all heard the phrase & the moment when my life changed forever''. Some of us can even pinpoint it in our own lives; the birth of a child, the acceptance letter to a degree programme, the decision to make a momentous change. The Turning Point is an anthology of personal accounts, showcasing the extraordinary and unexpected moments that have completely altered everyday lives.Each of the 40 stories in this book offers a rare glimpse into the turning point of the writer''s life. Hand-picked as the most extraordinary entries received in an international writing competition, they are eclectic, diverse and entirely immersive. From stray bullets in Los Angeles to falling in love in the Australian countryside, you will find much to enjoy and think about.This is the perfect book to read in snapshots, or to dive into and not resurface until you''ve read every fascinating account. Beautifully presented, it makes an ideal addition to your coffee table, or gift for a loved one. With sections on Love, Changes, Momentous Decisions, Tragedy, Vivid and Learning Moments, every reader is sure to find stories which relate and inspire.Pick up The Turning Point today and find out about the moment when love came along in a note under a windscreen wiper, when the death of a new friend inspired a teenager to live life to its fullest, and more, in this captivating insight into the human condition.

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Book SynopsisThe importance of personal space in a changing world. In Alone Time, clinical psychologist and professor of psychology Sybil Geldart, PhD draws on personal anecdotes, case studies, and research to help you live well despite an ever-changing world.Taking time on your own allows you to take a slower, more deliberate pace and explore inner strengths, set goals and overcome problems. Practicing solitude is an age-old part of Eastern traditions of health and well-being, and ensuring some personal space and time alone–when self-initiated–will help you live a more fulfilled life. In Alone Time, Dr. Geldart shows how solitude allows us time for self-reflection, to gain self-knowledge, and to seek a better understanding of others. Perfect for all life stages, from school-leavers and young professionals on,Alone Time includes tips, advice and exercises to help boost mental health and attain that elusive work–life balance.Dr. Geldart also show

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Book SynopsisCome on a journey to enrich your relationships with the land on which you live and with your ancestors.Learn to walk in two worlds: the Western world and your inner Indigenous cosmos. Through a 52-week journey of reflections, practical exercises, Indigenous storytelling and knowledge-sharing, this guide will support you to respectfully connect with your own ancestors as well as ancestors of the lands where you live, whether you identify as Indigenous or not. There are stories to inspire you and help you feel seen, exercises to illuminate blind spots and tools to heal individual and intergenerational wounds. You will learn to divine and work within your own medicine wheel and to enrich your spirit by integrating authentic earth-based rituals and ceremonies into your life.

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Book SynopsisAre you ready to live a life of gratitude!Are you ready to live a life of gratitude but don''t know where or how to start? The simplest and most effective way to begin your journey of gratitude is by rewiring your brain to look for the good that already exists in your life. When you focus on the good, the good gets better. Update your mindset and greatly change your life for the better by starting a daily gratitude practice with this fun, easy to follow gratitude journal. We love journaling first thing in the morning, but you can do it whenever works best for you. At first you may forget days here and there, but we encourage you to keep going even if you miss a day - it''s all about the bigger picture. As you continue your daily gratitude practice it will become second nature; not just in the pages of this journal but in your day-to-day life, and that''s where the real magic happens! We are so excited for you to start living your most beautiful life with 12 months'' wort

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Book SynopsisFor most of her adult life, Dara Kurtz kept a Ziploc bag of letters written by her mother who passed away from cancer when she was twenty-eight years old. The bag also included other letters written by her long-departed grandmothers. These letters gave Dara a glimpse into their lives and personalities at the time the letters were written. They offered her so much wisdom and relevance and taught her so many beautiful, life lessons that Dara decided to share their story, the incredible love between Jewish mothers and daughters, and the wisdom passed on from one generation to the next. As a mother, Dara has passed down these family traditions and wisdom to her two daughters, who now carry on the legacy contained in the Ziploc bag bridging the generations of women in their family. She unexpected discovered that this is best done through the lens of love and through the hand-written word.

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Book SynopsisHow to Win Friends and Influence People by bestselling author Dale Carnegie gives you time-tested advice and simple techniques on how to deal with people, understand them and get along with them. This book tells you how to: ? Improve your conversation skills ? Avoid arguments and win people over ? Make friends easily ? Become a people person A phenomenal success that has sold millions of copies worldwide, this book will change the way you approach relationships and better equip you to handleife?s situations.

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Book SynopsisThe book is a collection of 17 lectures that Hill gave in Chicago in the mid-1950s. The lectures cover a wide range of topics related to success, including goal setting, positive thinking, and the power of the subconscious mind. Hill's Master Course is based on his research into the lives of successful people. He interviewed over 500 of the most successful people in the world, including Andrew Carnegie, Henry Ford, and Thomas Edison. Hill found that all of these successful people shared certain common traits, such as a burning desire to succeed, a positive mental attitude, and the ability to take action. In his Master Course, Hill teaches readers how to develop these same traits and achieve their own success. He provides a step-by-step plan that covers everything from setting goals to overcoming obstacles. Hill's Master Course is a comprehensive and practical guide to success that has helped millions of people achieve their dreams.

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Book SynopsisFishing is the first volume in the Worlds of Wisdom series, exploring timeless insights through curated proverbs, quotes, and bespoke illustrations.

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Book SynopsisShirley Taylor has inspired audiences around the world with her heart-warming stories and simple but powerful lessons. Now through the pages of this book, they will inspire readers to stay positive during challenging times and create new opportunities for growth and success. In looking back at the significant turning points in her life, Shirley shares the key lessons that have helped her to grow both professionally and personally. She then ‘connects the dots’ to reveal the common thread that runs through all these turning points. Shirley also includes inspiring insights from global leadership experts who share their own personal turning points and the lessons they have learned. In Connecting the Dots, Shirley provides down-to-earth advice and practical tools that will help people everywhere to navigate change, unlock their true potential, and drive their own success.

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Book Synopsis''The world''s most famous and outspoken gynaecologist'' (The Guardian) fights myths and fearmongering with real science, inclusive facts, and shame-free advice on the topic that impacts more than 1.8 billion people worldwide: menstruation. Women can expect to have between 350 and 450 periods in a lifetime. So why is real information so hard to find? Despite its significance, most education about menstruation focuses either on increasing the chances of pregnancy or preventing it. And while both are crucial, women deserve to know more about their bodies than just what happens in service to reproduction. Not knowing how your body works makes it challenging to advocate for yourself. Consequently, many people suffer in silence thinking their bodies are uniquely broken or they turn to disreputable sources. Blood is a practical, empowering guide to what''s typical, what''s concerning and when to seek care - recounted with the no-nonsense expertise and frank, fearless wit that have made Dr Jen today''s most trusted voice in women''s health. Dr Jen answers all your period-related questions, including: What exactly happens during menstruation? How heavy is too heavy? How much should periods hurt? And provides essential information about topics such as: * The impact of stress and health on the menstrual cycle * Menstrual migraines, PMS and period diarrhea (yes, it''s totally normal) * Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) and fibroids * Endometriosis and the latest treatments * The endometrium''s (the uterine lining''s) fascinating connection to the immune system * Different cultural perceptions of menstruation and how they affect girls and women * Menstruation and the trans and non-binary experience * Legitimate menstrual products and the facts behind toxic shock syndrome * The risks and benefits of hysterectomies Blood is about much more than biology. It''s an all-in-one, revolutionary guide that will change the way we think about, talk about - and don''t talk about - our bodies and our well-being.Trade ReviewGunter is on a mission to counter any force that threatens women's bodily autonomy, whether that's as old as patriarchy or as new as online disinformation...This book will be a valuable weapon for anyone who fights those battles. * the Guardian *The book's ability to make science sing and stick is impressive, but an even greater achievement of Blood is to expose the playbook of medical misinformation...a compelling example of how science communicated with clarity, relatability and wit can satisfy our needs of belonging and care, which have been mastered and sometimes manipulated by the wellness industry. * the Observer *Funny, erudite, compassionate and righteous - sometimes all in a single sentence - Jen Gunter is the period expert we need right now. -- Emily Nagoski, PhD * New York Times bestselling author of Come As You Are *Gynaecologist Gunter delivers a superb overview of "the menstrual cycle and the medical conditions and therapies with" it. ...Gunter is a sharp critic of the ways in which menstrual complications have been dismissed by the medical establishment (she notes that despite painful periods affecting a majority of women, they are often dismissed as "exaggerated and a sign of weakness" while "billions of dollars of funding" are showered on erectile dysfunction), and her talent for explicating the biology of periods will engage even the scientifically uninclined. Filled with piercing social analysis and enlightening science, this one's a winner. * Publishers Weekly *This book is the brilliant and long needed corrective that we have waited for, since the first time we stuffed a box of pads into a three-ply paper bag and slunk out of a pharmacy. Never again. * Samantha Bee *

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Book SynopsisIn this predecessor to his bestseller, How to Win Friends and Influence People, Dale Carnegie offers direct, practical advice on successful speech-making in personal and professional situations. Carnegie draws upon his experience as a salesman and lecturer to counsel readers on how to overcome self-consciousness and express themselves in an easy-to-understand, high-impact manner.

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Book SynopsisMark Watson is generally accepted to be alive. And yet he's died many times. Not just on stage - though he'll tell you about that - but in other ways, too. There's been the death of his innocence. The death of his panel-show career. And then there was the time he died inside . . .  This is a warm, wise and hilarious book about mortification, failure and all the times life doesn't work out as planned. But it's also a book that questions whether the things we strive for - recognition, success, the approval of others - are really the things that matter. It's a book about death that reminds us how to live.Trade ReviewCruel dismissals, personal mortifications, career disappointments and daggers to the heart. This is Mark Watson's brave look at failure. Lucky it's funny or it'd be really depressing -- Danny WallaceMark Watson's abundant, whip-smart humour is all over every page. His honesty in this book is a tonic, a generous gift to anyone who has ever tried to "make it" -- Shaparak KhorsandiLife is full of hurdles, but this hilarious book brilliantly demonstrates that we learn more by hitting them than clearing them. The world is overflowing with disappointments, but thankfully this book is not one of them -- Richard HerringMark Watson makes the base metal of failure into comedy gold -- Adam KayMark Watson is a national treasure -- Richard OsmanLife is full of hurdles, but this hilarious book brilliantly demonstrates that we learn more by hitting them than clearing them. The world is overflowing with disappointments, but thankfully this book is not one of them -- Richard HerringDespite Mark Watson being one of my Taskmaster enemies, I have to say this book is an absolutely gorgeous read, full of funny and heartwarming anecdotes that will make you feel better -- Aisling BeaMark Watson has always been far ahead of the curve. Generous and honest are good words to describe his work. The comedy scene is very lucky to have him -- Josie LongIf you're interested in comedy (small if), you won't find a better book than this. Mark Watson is a thoroughbred comedian. If you cut him open (big if) he would bleed comedy -- Alex HorneMark is an exceptional comedian and this insight into his process is hilarious and invaluable -- Sara PascoeMark has always been one of those annoyingly brilliant and clever comedians, and he's gone and done it again. Brilliant whether you're a die-hard comedy fan or you just like the occasional chuckle -- Jason Manford

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Book SynopsisHuman beings everywhere, in every culture and on every continent in the world over, experience shame in exactly the same way: gaze aversion, brief mental confusion, and a longing to disappear, usually accompanied by blushing of the face, neck, or chest. What scientists understand and believe about shame differs broadly from the way a layperson conceives of it. Most people tend to view shame as something big and bad, a toxic emotion we hope never to feel. In contrast researchers who study the emotions, conceive of shame as more varied in nature and not always so imposing. This book will introduce you to the entire shame family of emotions (including embarrassment, guilt, and self-consciousness), which are unavoidable aspects of everyday life and not always toxic. Richly illustrated with clinical stories from Burgo's 35 years in private practice Shameis an intimate look at the full spectrum of shame-often masked by addiction, promiscuity, perfectionism, self-loathing, or narcissism-that offers a new, positive route forward. Burgo argues that listening and learning from our encouters with shame will go further than affirmations and positive self-talk in helping us to build authentic self-esteem. His is a deeply empowering message, and one that brings hope and results.

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Book SynopsisColor in this intricate collection of patterns with a creature hidden in each detailed page, getting more difficult to spot as the book goes on.Get lost in detailed patterns in this complex, beautiful, and playful coloring book. Each page has a creature hidden amid the linework, leaving both beginner and expert coloring fans guessing. By the end of the book, the creatures may even be too well hidden to spot!Color them to blend and have your friends try to spot them, or make them stand out in the swirls, shapes, and leaves. However you choose to color them in, The Hidden Creatures Coloring Book will provide a fun spin on your typical coloring book!

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Book SynopsisIt is a truth universally acknowledged that most of us could use some guidance. Whether you’re looking to marry a man with several carriages to his name, are recovering from an illness caused by wet stockings or you’re unsure what colour ribbon is the best match for your outfit, Jane Austen’s wisdom is here to guide you through any problem. This deck of cards features insights from Austen’s wide world of characters. Just shuffle the deck and pull the card on top. With illustrations of her beloved characters and their most enlightened quotes, they’ll guide you through the day ahead and help you resolve your questions. Not sure you’ve made the right decision? “Better be without sense than misapply it as you do.” Unsure what to do with your afternoon? “To sit in the shade on a fine day, and look upon verdure, is the most perfect refreshment.” Confused why you’re struggling to make friends? “Your defect is a propensity to hate everybody.” With 50 cards to pull from, this deck will give you the insights you need, whether your sister has eloped with your ex or you're in love with your step brother.

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Book SynopsisEnjoyable mental exercises to help boost performance on IQ tests This engaging book offers readers the ultimate in calisthenics for the brain.Table of Contents1 Introduction 1 Aspects of intelligence 3 Intelligence quotient (IQ) 7 Test 1.1 IQ test 11 2 Specific aptitude tests 25 Section I − Verbal aptitude 28 Test 2.1 Synonym test A 28 Test 2.2 Synonym test B 30 Test 2.3 Antonym test A 31 Test 2.4 Antonym test B 33 Test 2.5 Analogy test A 34 Test 2.6 Analogy test B 36 Test 2.7 Classification test 38 Test 2.8 Comprehension 40 Test 2.9 Advanced verbal test A − multi-discipline 41 Test 2.10 Advanced verbal test B − anagrams 46 Section II − Numerical aptitude 49 Test 2.11 Numerical sequence test 49 Test 2.12 Mental arithmetic 51 Test 2.13 Working with numbers 53 Test 2.14 Advanced numerical aptitude test 56 Section III − Technical aptitude 60 Test 2.15 Technical aptitude test 60 3 Logical reasoning 67 Test 3.1 Pure logic 67 Test 3.2 Progressive matrices test 70 Test 3.3 Advanced logic test 79 4 Creativity 84 Test 4.0 Creativity personality test 88 Section I − Imagination 91 Test 4.1 Imaginative shapes 93 Test 4.2 Wild imagination 94 Test 4.3 Creative logic 95 Test 4.4 The bucket test 101 Section II − Lateral thinking 102 Test 4.5 Lateral thinking test 102 Test 4.6 Lateral thinking exercises 105 Section III − Problem solving 108 Test 4.7 Problem-solving exercises 110 5 Emotional intelligence 114 Test 5.1 Anxious or relaxed 116 Test 5.2 Extrovert or introvert 120 Test 5.3 Optimist or pessimist 127 Test 5.4 Self-confidence 131 Test 5.5 Tough or tender 138 6 Memory 144 Test 6.1 Pattern recognition A 145 Test 6.2 Word association 145 Test 6.3 Verbal dexterity and memory test − anagrams 146 Test 6.4 Number/shape recognition 147 Test 6.5 Pattern recognition B 147 Test 6.6 Instructions 148 Test 6.7 Pattern recognition C 148 Test 6.8 Shopping list 148 Test 6.9 Attention to detail 149 Test 6.10 Memorising an address 149 7 Answers, explanations and assessments 150 8 Hints 205

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Book SynopsisThe Ancients lived by a feminine cosmology of creation, where everything was birthed and dissolved through a sacred universal Womb. Within each of us, whether female or male, lies a holographic blueprint of this Womb of Creation, connecting us to the Web of Life. By awakening your spiritual Womb, the holy of holies within the temple of your body, you can reconnect to the transformative energy of Womb Consciousness and reclaim your sacred powers of creation and love. Revealing how we must reconnect with the Divine Feminine to rebirth the Divine Masculine and restore balance to our world, they show how, as we reawaken the powerful ancient path of the Womb Mysteries, we help return our world to harmony with the wild, untamed creative flows and cyclical rhythms of the cosmos.Trade Review“Womb Awakening gave me total body chills the moment I turned the first page. Here is a masterwork of beauty, power, and mystical truth--long buried but now rising as both women and planet Earth heal and assume their full potential and grandeur.” * Christiane Northrup, M.D., author of Godesses Never Age *“Womb Awakening is a magnificent achievement that gives new life to the vision of tantra, with women as spiritual power-holders and initiators who celebrated the womb as a treasury of knowledge and source of bliss, compassion, and liberating wisdom. With radiant prose, the book ushers us to the original altar and holy temple within us all, guiding us into the womb realm of magic, transforming power, and healing grace of sacred union with ourselves, our partners, and the earth.” * Miranda Shaw, Ph.D., author of Passionate Enlightenment *“A brilliant and heartfelt book, I believe this work has the potential to forever change our ideas about the womb. I was enthralled from the very first pages. A beautiful and timely body of womb wisdom that will be shared for generations to come.” * Rosita Arvigo, D.N., Sastun: My Apprenticeship with a Maya Healer *“An extraordinary book that is both a revelation and a priceless shamanic guide to the Divine Wisdom of the Feminine--obliterated and obfuscated by patriarchal religion for five millennia--a wondrous, generous, astonishing, deeply researched, and utterly extraordinary gift to women and men who are searching for the true meaning of the Holy Grail and the deeper purpose of their lives on this planet.” * Anne Baring, author of The Dream of the Cosmos *“Womb Awakening is a comprehensive and unrivaled guide to the hidden wisdom of the womb. More than just a book, it is an initiation into the sacred feminine mysteries, opening a portal to the possibility of embodying ancient insight. Allow yourself to be transformed by the deep feminine wisdom contained in this powerful book.” * Lucy H. Pearce, author of Moon Time, Burning Woman, and Full Circle Health *“Azra Bertrand, M.D., and Seren Bertrand have captured the spirit of this deeply important journey we must all go on at some stage of our lives. Together they compel, inspire, guide, and encourage both men and women into Womb Awakening. I highly recommend this book for everyone!” * Anaiya Sophia, author of Sacred Sexual Union *“The Bertrands have gathered a compendium of historical information to illustrate how we have lost our connection to nature. By relying upon ancient and reverent womb wisdom, we can move away from the current human crisis of separation that has been imposed upon us through a polarization of masculine consciousness. This book points the way to recover our wholeness through inviting the feminine consciousness of unconditional love into our lives as a necessary guiding force.” * Pia Orleane, Ph.D., author of Sacred Retreat *“Womb Awakening is both a mystery school and a portal. It is a reclamation and celebration of the womb as adytum within the temple of a woman’s body. Through story, mythology, history, poetry, ritual, and lush imagery, the authors deftly induct the reader into the heart of the feminine mystery. A stirring and heartfelt offering whose pages shimmer with wisdom and magic.” * Shonagh Home, author of Ix Chel Wisdom: 7 Teachings from the Mayan Sacred Feminine *“This book is to be read in exactly the same way you should eat dark chocolate: slowly, intentionally, and with complete devotion. Its pages are encoded with the wisdom of the ancients--the womb bodhisattvas and menstrual mystics--it’s a full-bodied remembrance of who we really are, which is so ‘bloody’ necessary when navigating these interesting times we’re currently living in.” * Lisa Lister, author of Love Your Lady Landscape and Witch: Unleashed. Untamed. Unapologetic. *“Azra and Seren Bertrand have woven together a convincing theory of ancient myths and practices to help us understand that womb wisdom has been honored and preserved throughout the millennia of time. The nonlinear presentation accentuates the necessity of a return to living by nature’s rhythms. Their work should become a model for understanding the wisdom and the depth of the Divine Feminine.” * Cullen Baird Smith, coauthor of Remembering Who We Are and Conversations with Laarkmaa *Table of ContentsForeword by Linda Star Wolf Preface: Love Letter from the Authors Introduction Cycle 1 Welcome to Primordial Womb Consciousness Spiral 1. Womb Awakening: Opening the Magical Doorway Within Spiral 2. Message from an Ancient Mother: Awakening the Magdalene Womb Spiral 3. Awakening the Wild Masculine: The Womb Births the Sacred Man Spiral 4. Power of the Womb: Gateway to Infinite Love Cycle 2 Ancient Womb Cosmology and Feminine Mystery Schools Spiral 5. Womb Cosmology: The World’s One Religion Spiral 6. Womb Symbology: The Lost Feminine Holy Grail Spiral 7. Cosmic Womb and Earth Womb: Gateways to Upperworld and Underworld Spiral 8. Womb Mystery Schools: Resurrection Rituals of the Mermaid Priestesses Spiral 9. Feminine Womb Enlightenment: Womb Bodhisattvas and Menstrual Mystics Spiral 10. The Age of Innocence Returns: Fairy Tales and Lost Womb Wisdom Cycle 3 Womb of Life and Alchemy of Rebirth Spiral 11. Womb of God: The Queendom of Feminine Consciousness Spiral 12. Wombtime Origins of Shamanism: The Dreaming Dimension of the Brain Spiral 13. Soul Midwife Rites: Conscious Creation and Conscious Death Spiral 14. Placenta of the Void: Divine Milk of the Cosmic Mother Spiral 15. Total Rebirth: Healing Conception, Gestation, and Birth Spiral 16. Shamanic Birthing: Avatars of New Earth Cycle 4 The Lunar Mysteries and Womb Codes of Creation Spiral 17. Moon Alchemy: The Lost Lunar World Spiral 18. Womb Blood: Original Blessing of the Great Mother Spiral 19. Codes of Creation: Sacred Science of Menstrual Stem Cells Spiral 20. Wild and Holy Womb: Uniting the Red and White Rivers of the Feminine Spiral 21. Voice of the Womb, Voice of Wisdom: Living the Truth of Feminine Power Spiral 22. Dark Side of the Womb: The Trickster, Guardian of Power Cycle 5 Grail Womb Shamanism and Sacred Soul-mate Union Spiral 23. The Grail Lineage of Love: Traditions of Sacred Union Spiral 24. Sacred Duality: The Mystical and Magnetic Union of Opposites Spiral 25. Opening to Love: The Feminine Path of Sacred Relationship Spiral 26. Descending to Earth: Awakening the Feminine Crown Spiral 27. Twin Spiral Chakra System: Marriage of Your Inner Soul Mates Spiral 28. Dragon and Dove Alchemy: Ascending and Descending Kundalini Cycle 6 Womb Medicine Wheel: Awa kening the Eight Grail Gates Spiral 29. Royal Road: Entering the Three Grail Gates of the Yoni Spiral 30. Dragons of Creation: Journey through the Four Womb Elements Spiral 31. Black Mother, Womb of Creation: The Eighth Grail Gate Cycle 7 Return of the Feminine Christ: Compl eting the Circle Spiral 32. Awakening the Grail Knights: The Sacred Masculine as Guardian of the Womb Spiral 33. The Feminine Christ Returns: Womb Consciousness Rebirths Acknowledgments Glossary Notes Bibliography Index Womb Awakening Audio Tracks About the Authors

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Book SynopsisWill Smith, Tony Robbins, Tom Brady, and others praise Sadhguru's book on karma for its transformative power and practical guidance. Sadhguru's teachings offer a fresh perspective on karma as a tool for empowerment and self-realization, shedding light on human complexities and potential for positive change.

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Book SynopsisWorld-renowned oracle card expert with over a million decks sold, best-selling author, and internationally acclaimed spiritual teacher Colette Baron-Reid presents a portable 52-card edition of her best-selling oracle deck.These beautiful goddess oracle cards draw upon the symbolic energy of goddesses from cultures around the worldenergy that can be reflected in any individual. Did you know the timeless energy of powerful goddesses rises up and can be expressed through every one of us when we need them? The goddesses are here to guide us and empower us, and if we look closely in our reflection, their bright light shines through our eyes, reminding us of the truth of our divinity and the power to choose the best version of ourselves in service and love. The Goddess Power Oracle reminds us of our beautiful relationship to the energy of these deities from around the world. The nontraditional, multi-ethnic art is intended to all

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Book SynopsisAn inspirational guide for understanding your soul and discovering why it chose to incarnate at the moment it did. From the author of The Starseed Oracle, 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. "A leading voice in spirituality, Rebecca's work is deep and illuminating."Soul and Spirit magazine AN ENCOURAGING BOOK TO HELP YOU REMEMBER WHO YOU ARE AND TO PLANT YOURSELF HERE. Tap into the cosmic nature of your soul, discover your purpose and commit to being here on Earth. Letters to a Starseed asks the biggest questions that mystics and philosophers through the ages have been asking: What is the soul, where did it originate and why have we chosen to come here at this time?YOUR SOUL HAD A DREAM, YOUR LIFE IS IT. This is a book for those who at times feel misplaced in the world; those who have always felt a remembering of some other place without quite knowing what that place really is. As a planet, we are waking up to the fact that the ancient prophecies and warnings from the elders and wise ones are no longer predictions, but our waking reality. They are not just coming or even near... we are living them right now. What we do now matters to the future of this planet. And we all have a role to play. Some Letters to a Starseed chapter titles include:· Who Are We and Where Did We Come From? · The Moment of Your Birth· What is a Starseed?· Ancient Stars in Our Bones· Reaching Back to the Ancients· Here We Are· Returning· The Longing for Home· I Remember· Why Did You Come Here?· There Must Be More Than This· Why Did You Choose to Come?· We All Have a Role to Play, But Only We Know What · Our Role Is· There You Are· I Have Music in My Heart· Finding Our Ground· Starseed Roles· Plant Yourself Here · How to Feel More at Home on Earth· The Challenge of Being Human· Incarnation· The Original Severing· Plant Yourself Here We are living in a time between myths and stories, and are currently re-weaving the fabric of life on Earth. Throughout this book, Rebecca shares insights and experiences illuminating the connection between our souls, the Earth and the cosmos, to encourage you to commit fully to your incarnation, embrace your human experience and plant yourself here.“Throughout the book you’ll find two prompts, which will support you on your journey as you read.In many chapters, you’ll find Soul Inquiry prompts that will help you hear the calls of your soul as you journey through the book. In some chapters, you’ll also find activations. These are here to support you in activating and integrating energies and healing within you, from your soul to your cells. My hope for this book is that it supports, comforts, and inspires you to remember who you truly are and why you chose to be here at this pivotal moment in the story of humanity. To commit fully to being here and being present to your life on Earth at this time. To encourage you to play the note that you came here to play, without waver. Do you remember why you’ve come?” Love, Rebecca x

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Book SynopsisAn awe-inspiring narrative about the power of nature and our place within it, from the creator of My Octopus Teacher, filmmaker Craig FosterAmphibious Soul is an important book. . . . This book isn''t about learning how to be wild but rather a guide to recognizing and reconnecting with the wild in and around us. It is a book that will inspire hope. Jane GoodallAn adventure story, love story, travelogue, naturalist memoir, and spiritual guide, Craig Foster''s Amphibious Soul is a scientist and adventurer's perspective on rewildingdeveloping a deep connection to our animal selves that can reinvigorate our lives. Told in Craig's warm and passionate voice, this extraordinary book will change not only the way we interact with the natural world, but the way we fundamentally see ourselves.A decade ago, living in a city and feeling exhausted and empty, Craig decided to return to his birthplacethe Cape of Good Hopeand dive into the great African Sea forest each day. His daily oceanic adventure

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Book SynopsisA new oracle deck from the beloved and irreverent spiritual teacher Tosha Silver (Outrageous Openness, Change Me Prayers) offers inspiration to help users let go and let God on their way to a more spacious and abundant life.Nothing is more exhausting than endlessly working on yourself. When you offer your whole Being fully to Love, self-acceptance arises spontaneously. May I rest in our Oneness, dear Divine!If you read the lines above and think, Easier said than done, this oracle deck is for you. In 52 beautifully illustrated cards, beloved spiritual teacher and author Tosha Silver uses her accessible, slightly quirky style to convey her key teaching messages of Surrender and Offering to Divine Will. These messages, familiar to readers of Tosha''s highly acclaimed books (Outrageous Openness and Change Me Prayers), are, at their essence, about releasing attachment to ego-defined outcomes. Each card addresses a particular situation--Aging, Ambition, Money, R

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Book SynopsisThe celebrity dog trainer and Emmy-winning star of the CBS show Lucky Dog shares his training system to transform any dog—from spoiled purebred puppy to shelter-shocked rescue—into a model companion in just seven days.Each week on Lucky Dog, Brandon McMillan rescues an untrained, unwanted, unadoptable shelter dog. In the days that follow, these dogs undergo a miraculous transformation as they learn to trust McMillan, master his 7 Common Commands, and overcome their behavior problems—ultimately becoming well-mannered pets and even service dogs. With his labor of love complete, McMillan unites each dog with a forever family. Now, in his first book, McMillan shares the knowledge he has gained working with thousands of dogs of every breed and personality to help readers turn their own pets into well-trained Lucky Dog graduates. Lucky Dog Lessons begins with the basics—building trust, establishing focus and control, and mastering training techniques. From there, McMillan explains his playful, careful, and kind approach to training the 7 Common Commands he teaches every dog: SIT, STAY, DOWN, COME, OFF, HEEL, and NO. Next, McMillan provides solutions to common canine behavior problems, including house training issues, door dashing, chewing, barking, and common mealtime misbehaviors. Lucky Dog Lessons includes easy-to-follow steps, illustrative examples, tried-and-true tips and tricks, and photographs to demonstrate each technique. Throughout the book, McMillan shares inspiring stories about his favorite students and gives fans a behind-the-scenes look at the show and some of his most unique and challenging canine encounters, including some never-before-seen outtakes.Brandon McMillian believes that no dog is beyond saving, and the loving, positive, successful methods he offers will work wonders with even the most challenging dog. Create the happy pet family you want with Lucky Dog Lessons.Trade Review“Lucky Dog Lessons captures the unique combination of heart and head at the core of great dog training. McMillan’s methods are practical and effective-obviously honed over a lifetime of training and getting results. They’re also unfailingly positive.” — -Dr. Marty Becker, "America's Veterinarian," Chief Veterinary Correspondent for the American Humane Association, and bestselling author of 22 books, including Your Dog: The Owner's Manual “A practical, approachable guide packed with sound advice on how to safely train any dog while building confidence, trust, and a loving bond. McMillan’s inspiring stories of the ‘unadoptable’ dogs he has helped find new forever homes affirm why every dog deserves a second chance.” — —Kwane Stewart, D.V.M, Chief Veterinary Officer, National Director No Animals Were Harmed® Program, American Humane Association

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