Self-help, personal development and practical advice Books

Book SynopsisTrade Review"My friend, Steve Harvey, has an amazing gift to inspire, encourage and motivate people toward their dreams. In his new book, Jump, he'll show you through his own experiences, how to discover your gifts, envision your dreams and take the steps to become all you were created to be. He's impacted my life, and I know Jump will impact yours." -- Joel Osteen, Pastor and New York Times Bestselling Author This is the principle that spectators could never see from the grandstand of playing it safe! When in fact, anyone who's ever done anything monumental in their lives knows, that sooner or later one has to stand on the brink of peril and promise. It is what one does on the precipice of opportunity that determines the outcome. Steve Harvey shares with us what makes some 'Jump' while others turn sadly away only to eulogize the opportunity and bemoan the circumstances that discouraged them from action. Steve Harvey has done the leaping right before our eyes. Now he is committed to sharing the principles and preparations that he and others used to override their fears and surge into their unique destiny! Your first JUMP is to read his book! It will make the next JUMP so much easier! -- Bishop T.D. Jakes, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author

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Book SynopsisTen to Zen is a simple, effective and fuss-free guide to help you start your day in the right headspace to prepare for the challenges it may bring. Each morning most of us will spend about ten minutes in the shower, ten minutes making and eating breakfast but no time at all clearing our minds. Ten to Zen uses a combination of four therapeutic models – Mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Psychotherapy and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy – in a simple, easy-to-follow programme.You will learn:- How to settle your mind quickly- How to focus and retrain your brain on dealing with stress- How to restructure unhelpful patterns of thinking- How to develop ways of communicating that are more effectiveTen to Zen was developed by Owen O'Kane to encourage new principles for living based on his experience as a psychotherapist and his many years of caring for the dying in the field of palliative care, which has hugely influenced how he works and how he views life.'This book offers you the perfect mind workout in just ten minutes a day – it’s an essential!' - Dame Kelly Holmes

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Book SynopsisDiscover the skills you need to face change and uncertainty with confidence—and grow even stronger!Change can happen so slowly that you might not even notice it. And sometimes, it can happen in an instant, causing your world to come crashing down. For many of us, change is scary, and as a result, we may try to avoid it, or even actively resist it. But while burying our heads in the sand can provide some short-term relief, our fear can grow and manifest itself in life-altering ways like stress, anxiety, or depression. The good news is that you can learn to transform how you respond to unwanted change.In What Makes You Stronger, you’ll learn to apply the authors’ proven-effective DNA-v model (Discoverer, Noticer, Advisor, Value, and Vitality)—a potent blend of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), mindfulness, and positive psychology to gain resilience in the face of change. Using this simple six-step process, you’ll not only cope with change and adversity—but grow stronger from it! You’ll discover strategies for managing uncertainty, breaking unhealthy behavior patterns, and reducing overwhelm when things start to feel out of control.If you’re ready to stop running from change, and start living a life guided by your values, this powerful guide will be with you, every step of the way.DNA-v: A Simple 6-Step Process to Positive Change ·The Broaden and Build Process – Learn to create, think, play, and explore in a way that builds value and joy ·Mindfulness and Attention Process – Pause and respond to feelings, rather than reacting impulsively ·The Cognitive Process – Disengage from negative self-talk ·The Values-Based Process – Clarify your values to create a meaningful life ·The Self-View Process – Let go of your ego and see your potential rather than your limitations ·The Social-View Process – Build genuine connections, manage difficult people, and forge strong social relationships

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Book Synopsis Adulting (verb): To do grown-up things and hold responsibilities such as having a job, paying rent or doing laundry. A verb used exclusively by those who adult less than 50 per cent of the time.If you've forgotten to pay your council tax, you’re hungover at work (again) and you’ve been living off pesto pasta for the past seventeen days, it's time to adult.Authentic grown-up Stephen Wildish has produced a book for everyone who feels they need assistance getting through the confusing landscape of the real world.

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Book SynopsisA NAUTILUS BOOK AWARD SILVER WINNERBecause adults need picture books too!In Amber Fossey's (AKA @Zeppelinmoon) beautiful first book, we are each reminded to listen, to look, to feel, and to remember what it is that makes us human.This beautiful illustrated guide to life tells the reader how to become wild and free again, through a mash-up of poetry, fables, comic fiction and whimsical watercolour illustrations. Using the characters of sloth, bear, manatee, blob fish, and many more, weare shown that we no longer need to surrender to negative thoughts nor those who drag us down, and are prompted to ponder the beauty all around, reminding us how to simply love one another, and ourselves, again.Do you ever hear the beasts scratching at the door? They want to be let out, to be wild & free!They were sleeping too long, and now they're getting feisty. Don't be afraid, they're pretty lovely inside, and never did i see a more lovely beast than youSo come inside. You might be surprised, to rememb

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Book SynopsisHow to regain control when alcohol is taking over your lifeStatistics show that misuse of alcohol is a very common problem. Using alcohol unwisely can have long-term effects on your health, career and family life. This self-help book helps you take a healthier approach to drinking.Using methods based on real clinical practice and proven cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) techniques, this revised and updated edition shows you how to regain control of your alcohol consumption.

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Book SynopsisFROM THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF CARE OF THE SOUL COMES AN UPLIFTING MEDITATION ON THE ART OF GROWING OLDER  ‘Thomas Moore convinces us that we age best when we embrace our age, live agelessly, and remember every day to find the endless joy nestled inside our soul’Dr Rudolph E. Tanzi, Professor of Neurology, Harvard Medical School,  and New York Times bestselling author of Super Brain and Super Genes  Ageless Soul reveals a fresh, optimistic and rewarding path towards ageing. Renowned psychotherapist and bestselling author Thomas Moore shows us that as we grow older we become more distinctive and complex. Drawing on stories from his practice as a psychotherapist and teacher, Moore argues for a new vision of ageing and shows readers how to embrace the richness of the experience and how to feel fulfilled as they grow older.Trade Review‘After reading this beautifully and eloquently written book, getting older seems much more like a blessing than a curse! Thomas Moore convinces us that we age best when we embrace our age, live agelessly, and remember every day to find the endless joy nestled inside our soul.’ -- Dr Rudolph E. Tanzi, Joseph P. and Rose F. Kennedy Professor of Neurology, Harvard Medical School, and New York Times bestselling author of Super Brain and Super Genes‘With warmth, intimacy, and rare depth of wisdom, [Moore] guides his readers through each of [aging’s] stages. Grounded in years of psychological research and spiritual reflection on the human enterprise, this wonderful book lays out for us what it is to live a full and creative life all the way to its end. This book should be read by everyone but especially by those for whom the very thought of aging is depressing. This book can change their minds.’ -- Sister Joan Chittister, author of The Gift of Years‘With Ageless Soul, Thomas Moore extends a magnificent invitation to reflect, grow up with joy and intention, and give back with an open heart. Accept and pleasure follows.’ -- Marc Freedman, founder and CEO of Encore.org and author of The Big Shift‘In this profound and moving meditation upon aging, Thomas Moore offers us the keys to living well. Anyone facing the second half of life can gain from this lovely book a measure of wisdom and serenity.’ -- Ralph White, author of The Jeweled Highway'Moore, a former monk, current psychotherapist, and author of the classic Care of the Soul (1992), contemplates aging in this thoughtful book. Successful aging is more than growing older, he writes. It’s going through the steps and passages of life proactively to finally arrive at your true self. Moore sees melancholy and loneliness as feelings to embrace, explore, and work through. Instead of fighting aging, he urges readers to accept it and become mentors or elders to younger people, sharing both wisdom and compassion. Moore doesn’t belittle the challenges that older people face, but instead counsels them to use these obstacles as the means to develop the soul. He urges everyone to be open to opportunities, to use retirement as a time to focus on arts and relationships, and to think of leaving legacies. He understands older people’s need to be seen and heard as well as the draw of formal religion and the quest for meaning. And he speaks of death as the natural progression of life. Moore, who is in his late seventies, follows his own advice as he continues to speak and write about spirituality. This gentle book, filled with specific suggestions and thought-provoking examples, will be inspiring to older readers and a comfort to their caregivers.' -- Candace Smith, Booklist

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Book SynopsisA personal story of the author reflecting on her journey of life with references to quotes from the Qur'an, Hadith and contemporary thinkers.Trade Review"Naima brings out our dynamism by letting us see her (usually invisible) fragility. I was crying by page ten and ready to take on the world a chapter later! This is a boost in times of global fear and personal challenges!" – Lauren Booth, Author Finding Peace in the Holy Land and Accidentally Muslim“I read Show Up in exactly 3 hours! When I decided to read it the morning I received it, my intention was just to get started, however, the writing style was so beautiful, the message so straight to the point and the actionable takeaways were so clearly outlined, I couldn’t stop. It’s about time someone gave us the wake up call! And who better than one who is already living the truth she is inviting others to?” – Aishah Adams, Author, Rise, Irrespective CEO, The Support Lounge“Through a deeply personal narrative of her own journey after the death of her husband, Na'ima B. Robert inspires Muslim women to gather the resources available to them so they can be the heroine in their stories and show up as victors. Show Up is a powerful testimony of the beauty that's possible when you choose to rise in the face of life's challenges as a heroine in your life story.” ­– LaYinka Sanni, Host, Honest Tea Talk"I was so overwhelmed with emotion and started sobbing three pages in. I appreciate Na’ima sharing a love story that will - insha Allah - continue in the heavens above. " – Selina Bakkar, Founder, AmaliaFinally. Finally a motivational self-help, self-care book written for the Muslim woman, with Islamic references and stories intricately woven in. This gives it beautiful depth. Naima B. Robert has written an insightful book, full of raw vulnerability, sharing her own deeply personal stories and experiences. This book reads like a love-letter to the sisterhood of Muslim women to inspire her to “...choose courage over fear”. It takes the reader on a reflective journey that lights a fire of hope for whichever life stage she’s at, and for situations she has faced or is facing. It guides her on how to ‘show up’ authentically with an easy to follow, step-by-step process. This is a must-read for any Muslim woman ready to be present as a hero in her life, and for any woman trying to find the courage to do so. As Robert asks “Now is the time for it, if not now, then when? And, if not you, then who?”. Tumkeen, Writer and Poet, Contributing Writer for Detroit Mom and Lansing Mom

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Book SynopsisWell-known spiritual teacher A. H. Almaas uses the metaphor of the mysterious philosopher''s stone to discuss a tremendous liberating power that leads to endless enlightenment For millennia alchemists sought the philosophers’ stone, the miracle substance believed to be the key to all the secrets of existence. The quest was fueled by some of the prime questions of human existence: What am I? Why am I here? How has this world come to be? A. H. Almaas shows that the tremendous liberating power of the mysterious philosophers’ stone is closer to us than we realize. In fact, it is the true nature of all reality—in all times and all places, without being limited to being anything in particular. Through the philosophers’ stone, real transformation can happen, our consciousness can become free, and we can open to all the possibilities of reality.  Almaas discusses the factors that are involved in igniting the catalytic property of the philosophers’ stone and then begins to unpack the properties of true nature when it is free of constraints. Finally, we are left with the revelation that true nature is endlessly knowable, and yet nothing we can know or say about it exhausts its mystery and power. The result is a new understanding of what liberation and practice are—and a view of what it’s like when seeking ceases and life becomes a process of continual discovery. We begin to appreciate that the freedom of reality expressed in the complete and fulfilled life all human beings seek—and few find—is actually the simplicity of the ordinary.

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Book SynopsisDo you struggle with small talk and prefer deep conversation? Are you extremely sensitive to other people's moods?Do people describe you as highly perceptive?Are you exhausted after being in busy places?If you've answered 'yes' to any of the above questions, you may be a Highly Intuitive Person: someone who is especially sensitive to the energy of others. Highly Intuitive People, also known as Intuitive-Sensitives, are a refined group of sensitive people who are said to make up 15-20 per cent of the population. They experience their world through the deeper senses, generally have a calm persona, care deeply for other people, are very perceptive and are often described as extremely wise and 'knowing'.Based on Heidi Sawyer's 17 years of experience, Highly Intuitive People provides a guide for anyone who is feeling overwhelmed as a result of their natural intuitive abilities and wants to know how they got them, what they're for and how best to use them. This book will help you to understand your talents and how to unleash them in an empowering way for deep self-development.The techniques in this book have already helped thousands of Intuitive-Sensitives to discover and develop their incredible gifts. This is a must-read for those who are driven to understand the deeper meaning and purpose of their life.Trade ReviewThis book will help you to recognise yourself as an intuitive sensitive, and show you how to unlock your unique talents. Kindred Spirit

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Book SynopsisNoah Goldhirsh shares the meaning of colors that surround us and how they affect us physically, psychologically and emotionally, showing how we can use their power to understand our strengths and how to maximize these to realize our full potential. With the help of the Wheel of Colors, drawn from Native American culture, she shows us how to discover which colors are best for us and how to use them to overcome our greatest challenges. For this second edition she has included new illustrations and information in response to reader feedback, including diagnosis based on the reflection of the human body in the palms of the hands.Table of ContentsColors in daily life; The Native American Wheel of Colors - meanings of colors one to twelve; Color related to life and seasonal cycles; Colors in healing; Drawing palms and what this tells us; Drawing the 'man and the tree' and what this tells us; Candles and colors; Protection through color; Healing bracelets and soul and color cards. (See detailed list on page 2)

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Book SynopsisBy writing just one sentence a day in this illustrated journal, you can collect your thoughts year after year and create a beautiful keepsake to treasure forever.Featuring gorgeous textile patterns, this journal offers a simple way to capture daily thoughts and turn them into a precious time capsule of the next five years. Turn to the day’s date and respond to the writing prompt. Then see how your answers change year after year. Questions include:• Write the first sentence of your autobiography• What’s the next book you want to read?• What is the most honest thing you’ve said today?• What’s your favorite brunch food?This unique and beautiful new version of our phenomenally successful Q&A a Day pairs the original prompts with stunning patterns from a beloved textile designer.

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Book SynopsisFrom the best-selling author and pioneer in the field of consciousness research, David R. Hawkins, M.D., Ph.D., comes the first in a series of six books on finding the way to God. Dr. David R. Hawkins always wanted to add further detail to his best-selling book, Power vs. Force, a book that opened the door to so many new truths, enlightening information, and exciting questions. People asked for more, and Dr. Hawkins realized that consciousness itself continued to grow and evolve. As a spiritual teacher, dedicated to the highest Truth, to God, and to his love for mankind, he decided to create the lecture presentations these books are based on. His lighthearted spirit, wonderful sense of humor, and real-life stories are evident in this book. In it, the core of Dr. Hawkins' body of work that he later called, The Pathway of Devotional Non-Duality is delivered in full. This volume consists of Dr. Hawkins''s finest work from January and Februar

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Book SynopsisForget what you think you knowInfluencer, rapper and spoken word artist Humble the Poet is here to revolutionise your life and help you reach your full potential.Full of insights, wisdom and clarity, Unlearn is a brutally-honest, empowering book that defies conventional thinking. You will shed the sabotaging habits, fixed mindsets and past regrets that characterise modern life and instead tap into your best, most authentic self.Structured as 101 short and accessible life lessons covering everything from Money is a Funny Thing' to Love is a Gift Not a Loan', this is the ideal book to turn to whenever you need a flash of inspiration.Profound in its simplicity,Unlearnis the perfect invitation to a new beginning and to pursue a life of fulfilment.Trade Review‘This is not a book. This is a mirror that forces you to look into the deepest parts of yourself and have an honest conversation. These simple truths hit hard. This is the straight-talking best friend that everyone needs.’ Lilly Singh, New York Times bestselling author of How to Be a Bawse

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Book SynopsisGratitude is a powerful emotion that conveys appreciation for a moment that has touched you in some way and moves you to express thankfulness. When you experience gratitude, your brain releases neurotransmitters such as dopamine and serotonin, resulting in a host of tangible benefits associated with positive thinking and emotions. Practiced regularly, gratitude literally rewires your brain to be more optimistic, flexible, and joyful, while simultaneously reducing stress and anxiety, building resilience to adversity, and strengthening your immune system, cardiac health, sleep hygiene, and more. These many positive changes to your health and well-being are the gratitude effect, and because these effects are cumulative, the more you practice gratitude, the greater its impact over time.With THE GRATITUDE EFFECT POSITIVITY JOURNAL, you''ll engage your brain''s neuroplasticity to reshape your worldview-and retrain your brain for greater joy, resiliency, and personal empowerment.A simple fram

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Book SynopsisIn an uncertain world, it''s not always easy to put our worries into God''s hands. Beloved author and pastor Max Lucado weaves together biblical promises, gentle illustrations, and thoughtful practices to help you exchange your anxieties for God''s peace.Calm Moments for Anxious Days includes Scripture, devotional thoughts, and practical tools to help you release your anxieties one by one, breath by breath, into the safe hands of a God who will never leave you. Each brief but powerful entry includes: A heartfelt devotion with ideas for applying God''s Word to your circumstances A biblically-based promise or affirmation to replace your spiraling thoughts Space for you to write out prayers, worries, and reminders of God''s faithfulness  Including a quick-reference list of God''s promises, this 90-day devotional is ideal for seasons of stress, depression, and anxiety. Whether you’re facing grief o

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Book SynopsisTHE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER All the conversations and advice you''ve had in the club toilet, finally in one place. For fans of Three Women,Women Don''t Owe You Pretty and Slay in Your Lane.''The book is heart-warmingly honest and beautifully fun. Reading it felt like having a conversation with a best friend.'' GRACE BEVERLEY----------Join your girl Tolly T, Audrey, formerly known as Ghana''s Finest, and your mamacita Milena Sanchez as they get super honest about their life experiences and lessons. From their different approaches to love to their wise advice on building strong friendships; from those conversations about sex we never have, to how to enjoy life as a Black woman or a woman of colour, The Receipts girls always keep it real, authentic and fiercely funny.This book is a celebration of the wonderful messes, mistakes, successes, highs and lows of three audacious women who are still trying to getTrade ReviewThe Receipts is a podcast like no other...They are the new voices of British podcasting - and agony-aunting, too. * The Guardian Guide *Guardian's Top Ten Comedy Podcasts * Guardian *Fiercely funny and unashamedly honest. * Refinery29 *This is the unadulterated "sisterhood" talk that we need. * Stylist *This is a book I would recommend to all women. * The Floor Mag *A great, easily digestible book packed full of life lessons, advice and unashamed candidness. * Bad Form *

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Book SynopsisThe inspirational final book from the legendary leadership expert Stephen R. Covey, internationally best-selling author of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.How do you live your best life, no matter your age? How should you approach the challenges and opportunities of middle to later life—like raising children, caring for parents, managing and inspiring others, and staying on top of your career and what comes next? In Live Life in Crescendo Stephen R. Covey sets out to answer these questions, outlining his vision for those in the prime of your life, whatever age you may be. To live life in crescendo is to continually grow in contribution, learning, and influence. In the same way that music builds on previous notes but leaves us anticipating the next note, a life builds on the past but unfolds in the future. The Crescendo Mentality urges readers to use whatever you have — your time, talents, sk

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Book SynopsisIt's time to reset, adjust and take the power back.Having spent over 20 years building her hugely successful beauty empire, Maria Hatzistefanis managed to achieve all her childhood dreams and goals. She has attended exclusive parties, walked on glamorous red carpets and visited beautiful cities. Whilst this life of glamour and success is exhilarating, Maria is shocked to find that the happiness it brings is fleeting. This leads her to realise that her life needs a new focus. In this easy to follow guide Maria asks the fundamental question 'what is happiness?'. Analysing her own experiences, failures and fortunes, Maria provides clear, concise and intuitive strategies to help you tackle your own challenges. From aligning your thoughts and actions to detaching your success from achievements, Maria shares her practical secrets to mastering your mindset. How to Live Your Best Life will equip you with the tools you need to be in control of your own destiny. Brimming with good sense, great advice and clear tips Maria guides you on your journey to happiness and ultimately success.

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Book SynopsisHeal from trauma and PTSD with the martial art of jiu-jitsu--written for survivors, mental health therapists, and trauma-informed martial arts instructors.This groundbreaking book introduces jiu-jitsu as a powerful embodied modality for trauma survivors in recovery, and includes 10 grounding practices, self-defense techniques, and 30 instructional photos. Unhealed trauma--from “little t” traumas to complex PTSD--leaves a lasting imprint on the bodies and minds of survivors. And in the aftermath of trauma, many people experience shifts in how they feel, connect with others, and interact with the world at large. This embodied, whole-person approach will help you heal the wounds of traumatic stress and how it shows up within yourself and your relationships, from disembodiment and numbness to anger, fear, anxiety, confusion, and dissociation.As part of a martial arts trauma recovery program, you’ll learn about:   • Trauma, embodiment, and the transformative power of jiu-jitsu   • Self-defense skills that can help survivors of violence define boundaries and feel safe, secure, powerful, and at home in their bodies    • Creating a welcoming, responsive practice space as a studio owner   • Integrating jiu-jitsu practice into a safe, accessible recovery protocol for survivors--and how therapists can recommend them to clients or build them into a treatment plan Written for trauma survivors, mental health clinicians, and martial arts practitioners and studio owners who want to create a safe, empowering, and trauma-sensitive space, Transforming Trauma with Jiu-Jitsu is a unique and vital guide to healing trauma’s invisible wounds. 

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Book SynopsisA passionate and deep exploration of how love is essential to our spiritual growth and development, from beloved author and teacher A. H. Almaas.      Love is a universal energy--and a primary force that powers our movement toward spiritual illumination. All the ways we need love are simply reflections of our need for spiritual growth. In Love Unveiled, A. H. Almaas explores three dimensions of love: appreciative love--the true liking of somebody or something; merging or connecting love--a force that melts away separateness; and passionate, ecstatic love--capable of consuming us from inside. In their own way, each reveals the beauty and exquisiteness of our spiritual heart, which is the heart of the divine.     However, the path of spiritual love is not without challenges. Almaas explores the barriers that tend to block our experience of loving awakening and provides experiential exercises throughout the book to help readers along their path. The exercises focus on the obstacles or misunderstandings that commonly arise for each quality or dimension of love. Presented in the form of writing or monologuing prompts, readers can work independently or in small groups to confront the emotional obstacles on their spiritual path. Regardless of where you are on your path, Love Unveiled will help you explore love in three essential dimensions and gain a deeper connection to yourself.

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Book SynopsisWINNER OF THE TELEGRAPH SPORTS BOOK AWARDS 2021 SPORTS ENTERTAINMENT BOOK OF THE YEAR The hilarious trials and tribulations of stand-up comedian Paul Tonkinson as he attempts to beat the much lauded 3-hour mark at the London Marathon. Along the way, we are introduced to the characters helping Paul with his quest. Celebrity names such as Bryony Gordon, Russell Howard, Roisin Conaty and Vassos Alexander pop up with wit and wisdom, alongside an alpine adventure to the Mayr Clinic with Michael McIntyre that pushes Paul to the limit. And not forgetting the words of wisdom' and derision from Paul's anti-running friend, Richard. With a supporting cast of fellow comedians, this is a warmly written and wonderfully honest adventure-through-sport that will both entertain and inspire.Trade ReviewI couldn't put it down... insightful, inspiring and laugh-out-loud funny! -- Michael McIntyreThis book is that rare thing - something that actually makes me WANT to run another marathon. Utterly joyous! -- Bryony GordonThe funniest book about running I have ever read. In fact it is the only book about running I have ever read, but it is HILARIOUS! -- David WalliamsEnjoyed it enormously. Pain. Hope. Misery. Joy. All the big stuff. Excellent. -- Dara Ó BriainWhat a brilliant, funny and above all, inspiring book. I read it in three days flat. I literally raced through it as though running alongside Paul. -- Tim VineThis book is funny (which I expected) and concerns running (ditto), but it is also exceptionally moving and profound. Don't be fooled: it's not really about completing a marathon. It's about life and all its joy and weirdness. Recommended to all, even those who jog no further than the fridge. -- Miranda SawyerFunny and captivating, even persuasive. A book that memorably and joyously illustrates how we can find our escape and ourselves by switching off from the rest of the world that actually switches us on. -- Robin InceExcellent... Extremely talented. Brilliant. * Time Out *Very good book... very funny, very insightful, very inspiring -- Chris Evans * Virgin Radio *Fabulous book -- OJ Borg * Radio 2 *You don’t have to be a runner to enjoy 26.2 Miles to Happiness * The Scotsman *Hilarious * Daily Mail *The best book about running I have read -- Nick Cohen * The Critic *Table of ContentsPreface 5.45 a.m. Race Day Part 1 Beginning: Miles 1-13 1 November. Five months before the marathon. A conversation with Richard 2 Scarborough 1981. The First run London Marathon. Mile 1 3 2 January. Flat white orgy 4 4 January. In da club 5 Two days later. Bryony Gordan drags us south of the river 6 Mid February. McIntyre Mayr madness 7 10 February. This is a journey into time. Mile 10. Rotherhithe. Observations from the pack. 8 Scarborough 1982, 5:30 a.m. Teenage kicks for free 9 Crouch End. Dirty Burger. Richard gets behind the sub-3 goal 10 Late February. Tuesday track. The voices, the voices Mile 13 Wapping. Halfway but NOT Part 2 The Monster: Miles 13-20 11 What's that coming over the hill? 12 Why this is not a misery memoir 13 Happy talking, talking happy talk 14 Early March. You are my hero Mile 16. Isle of Dogs. Peaking 15 Six weeks to go. The life of the hero 16 Five weeks before the marathon in Cuba 17 The hardest week. 26 March - 2 April. 58 1/2 miles 18 Pantsgate Mile 18. Isle of Dogs to Canary Wharf. Crossing over 19 York marathon. There are things we don't know we don't know 20 Meaningful mantras. Rudeness 21 The juice Part 3: The Battle: Miles 20-24 Mile 20. Poplar. Here we go again 22 Super Mario Catch-Up Miles 21, 22. Limehouse to Shadwell. Knocked out 23 Black Tuesdays, 7 p.m. Three weeks before the marathon Mile 23 1/2. Approaching the Embankment. A bearded intervention 24 Two weeks before the marathon. Owning Richard Part 4 Tipping Point Mile 24. Blackfriars. The magical possibility Part 5 Better 25 Mile 25. The final corner 26 Finished 26.2 Bonita Acknowledgements

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Book SynopsisSet yourself up for success in every season of life, for the rest of your life.Discover five game-changing questions to ask every time you make a major decision regarding your finances, relationships, career, and more.Good questions lead to better decisions. And your decisions determine the direction and quality of your life—they create the story of your life. And while nobody plans to complicate their life with bad decisions, far too many people have no plan to make good decisions.In Better Decisions, Fewer Regrets, Andy Stanley—pastor and bestselling author of Irresistible and Not In It To Win It—will help you learn from experience and stop making bad decisions by integrating five questions into every decision you make, big or small.This book will help you live differently by showing you how to:Develop a decision-making filter that reveals which cTrade Review'Andy is a voice I've trusted in my life for a long time. One of the dozen things I like about Andy is that he doesn't varnish the truth but will tell us the way it is with kindness and a boatload of wisdom. This is the right book for the right time. We've got some important decisions to make and this book will help frame the right questions to ask.' * BOB GOFF, Sweet Maria’s husband and New York Times bestselling author of Love Does, Everybody Always, and Dream Big *'Andy Stanley strikes again! This challenging, practical, and engaging book will help you make better decisions and lead to the life you really want. If you're looking for a book that's brimming with wisdom, insightful teaching, and that signature Andy Stanley humor, then look no further--this is it! I can't recommend it highly enough!' * IAN MORGAN CRON, author, The Road Back to You *'Classic Andy--accessible to any of us wanting to change, yet deep enough to challenge you if you think you know the answers.' * MAX LUCADO, pastor and New York Times bestselling author *'It seems the more important the decision, the more we struggle making it. In this much needed message, Andy provides us with the wisdom we need and the questions we can ask that will lead us to choices that can improve our lives. I don't know about you, but my life is complicated enough without the confusion of uncertainty or, even worse, the turmoil of regret. This book is not just a necessary guide to better decisions--it's a handbook for life that is sure to make a difference in yours.' * LYSA TERKEURST, #1 New York Times bestselling author and president of Proverbs 31 Ministries *'When we were kids, we were warned about making faces because they might get stuck that way. In Better Decisions, Fewer Regrets, Andy Stanley helps us see a caution light that extends far beyond sticking out your tongue and crinkling up your forehead. In these pages you will discover that time doesn't change anything--it just makes you more of what you are today. Future you is an exaggerated version of current you. In the end, the life you get 'stuck' with is the life you make. Now is the time to change your choices to regret-proof your future. Andy will show you how.' * LEVI LUSKO, pastor of Fresh Life Church and author *'Wow, in this book Andy uses insights, understanding, and even humor to bring great clarity to the life-altering decisions we will all have to make. Deciding to get this book now could absolutely lead to fewer regrets later.' * MICHAEL JR. *Table of ContentsIntroduction: Three Simple Steps Chapter 1 – Follow There is a common misconception that the church is a gathering place for saintly, perfect people. Moreover, some think that being a Christian means observing a set of rules or commandments. The reality is that the Christian life is about a relationship with Jesus Christ. And at the heart of that relationship is an invitation that Jesus extends to people from all experiences of life: “Follow me.” Jesus extends his invitation to people who know something’s wrong but aren’t sure what to do about it. He invites people who know they are not all they ought to be. He didn’t ask Matthew to clean up his act before following him, and Jesus doesn’t ask that of us. In time, within the context of his relationship with Jesus, Matthew experienced incredible life transformation. But Jesus’ initial request and his request from there on out is simply, “Follow me.” Will you follow Jesus Christ? Chapter 2 - Believe Jesus’ initial invitation to his disciples was a simple one: Follow me. He invited them to watch and listen to his interactions with his heavenly Father and with others. In time, however, those who followed Jesus began to discover God’s character through Jesus Christ. And in that discovery they found themselves drawn to take a second simple step: Believe. When this message captivates the human heart it impacts our behavior. Forgiven people find it easier to forgive. Loved people find it easier to love. Accepted people find it easier to accept. Sinners who’ve been forgiven of sin find it easier to abandon their sin. Chapter 3 – Obey The church often mistakes Christian obedience as the first step in the Christian life. As a result, for many people the Christian faith becomes a rule-based religion. Instead, the Scriptures reveal that Jesus’ initial invitation is to follow him. He invites us to follow him until we begin believing that He is indeed who he says he is. This belief that God loves us and has the best in store for us, then, becomes the reason we obey. We can attend church and experience great music and informative sermons, but these things are not life changing. Obedience to Christ makes all the practical difference in the outcome of our lives. What areas of your life do you need to surrender in obedience to Christ? Chapter 4 – The Simple Life Follow. Believe. Obey. These are the simple steps one takes to know Jesus. But what does this look like as a way of life? In this final chapter, we look at what it means to move beyond steps into a relationship with Jesus that leads to a changed and transformed life. Conclusion

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"After meeting Guru Jagat and becoming introduced to the technology of Kundalini Yoga, every part of me has become awakened. I'm clearer, stronger, more conscious, and more creative than ever. Guru Jagat's tell-it like-it-is style is modern, relatable, and very doable--I love it." -- Alicia Keys "I have had the pleasure of practicing with Guru Jagat. She has a beautiful way of bringing a youthful and accessible approach to an ancient practice and her mission to bring more people into this movement of reaching a collective higher consciousness." -- Kate Hudson, People "Guru Jagat's teaching brings you to a place of strength, joy, courage, compassion, light, and wisdom. She is a modern girl's guru, with an uncanny ability to connect on a soul level with humor, wit, and intelligence. Because of her, Kundalini has transformed my life." -- Shiva Rose, founder, The Local Rose "Flowing within this array of powerful consciousness techniques is one woman's insightful exploration of self-trust, self-appreciation, and devotion to her higher self. Use this artfully created mirror to illuminate your own strenghts, talents, and unique gifts." -- Harijiwan Khalsa "Whether or not auras and chakras appeal to you, spending a few minutes a day on any of the practices will give you a discernible buzz that activates creativity, vitality, and a sense of something beyond yourself--and makes you radiant in a way that's about more than looks." -- Vogue

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Book SynopsisDoes your family treat you like an unpaid servant? Are you afraid to stand up for yourself at work? Do you give in to pressure from friends? Do you torture yourself with guilt and remorse? If you feel and act like a victim, your life is not really your own. But if you learn to take control over your fears, weaknesses and negative feelings, then it is possible to achieve freedom - and the priceless benefits it brings. In this classic self-help book, Dr Dyer shows you in his wise and helpful way how you can take control of your own life and become a stronger person. Reading it is the first step towards a new, effective, assertive you.

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Book SynopsisWritten with the same sensitivity, insight, humour and compassion that marked the record-breaking self-help guide I''m OK,You''re OK, leading psychiatrists and pioneers of the revolutionary psychological Transactional Analysis approach, Amy and Tom Harris, reveal how you can stay that way and get the most out of every day of your life.Trade ReviewWe need this wonderful book so badly! It is even clearer and more helpful than its predecessor -- Harold KushnerTheir book has a rare commonsense and realism; its examples and anecdotes and snatches of talk and dialogue, whether real or imagined, are representative and convincing...it it doesn't work it ought to * Observer *

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Book SynopsisBarbara Arrowsmith-Young is the Director of Arrowsmith School and Arrowsmith Program. She holds both a B.A.Sc. in Child Studies from the University of Guelph, and a Master's degree in School Psychology from the University of Toronto (Ontario Institute for Studies in Education).Trade ReviewIn this brave, fascinating book, Barbara Arrowsmith-Young describes how she rebuilt her own damaged brain and transcended the doomful prognosis she received in childhood. This is a riveting study of both neuroscience and human determination -- Andrew Solomon, author of THE NOONDAY DEMON and FAR FROM THE TREEGroundbreaking and enthralling * Guardian *A pioneer in the treatment of learning disabilities... An inspiring, instructive life story * Kirkus *Arrowsmith-Young's poignant and uplifting book about her transformation from a child born with severe learning disabilities to a dynamic pioneer in cognitive education offers hope to anyone who has ever struggled with a learning disorder, brain trauma, ADD, or stroke. By her own fierce determination and passionate desire to learn, this remarkable woman changed her own brain and has since helped countless others to change theirs. This is an important book. -- Mira Bartók, New York Times bestselling author of The Memory PalaceThis is a poignant book about two people who connected across continents and generations-a Canadian woman with an unusual cognitive makeup, and the great Russian neuropsychologist Alexander Luria whose writings gave Barbara Arrowsmith the tools to change her own life and the lives of her many students. Moving, insightful and empowering! -- Elkhonon Goldberg, Ph.D., the author of The Wisdom Paradox and The New Executive Brain

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Book SynopsisVeronica Dearly is an illustrator, creator and owner of her eponymous brand veronicadearly.com, where she sells stationery, gifts and prints of her pastel-coloured artworks. The smart, funny and honest advice she incorporates into her work has built up a loyal fan base. When not scribbling down ideas from the constant source of inspiration that is actual real life, Veronica can be found desperately trying to juggle running a business, raising children and making up songs about her little dog, Fang.

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Book SynopsisRobbie Steinhouse is a successful serial entrepreneur.  Over the last twenty years, he has founded and built businesses in the recruitment, property and insurance sectors.  He is also head of training at NLP School Europe and a certified NLP trainer.  Robbie is an ICF certified coach and managing director of the Coaching Consultancy.   Chris West is a professional writer.  He is co-author of The Beermat Entrepreneur and sole author of Marketing on a Beermat.  He has also written crime fiction, including the award-nominated Death of a Blue Lantern, travel and other non-fiction.  Chris is an NLP practitioner and an experienced co-counsellor.Table of ContentsNote from Robbie Introduction 1 Getting started 2 A solid platform 3 Aligning your mind for success 4 Breaks and breakdowns 5 Building the team 6 Entering the jetstream 7 Have a life as well Conclusion Appendices A. The Logical Levels, Maslow and Freud B Benjamin Franklin’s 13 Values C. The Seven Parallels in Action D A Model Assessment Form Recommended reading Index

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Book SynopsisDr Rob Yeung is a chartered psychologist of the British Psychological Society with a PhD in psychology from the Institute of Psychiatry (part of King's College London). He coaches individuals on both business performance and life issues. He is the author of over 20 books which have been translated into dozens of languages worldwide.Trade Review“Important, accessible and research-based. Confidence will be of use to many people.” Adrian Furnham, Professor of Psychology, University College LondonTable of ContentsAbout the author Acknowledgements Preface to the third edition Introduction Part 1 - Developing life-long confidence 1 Confidence and you 2 Developing bullet-proof beliefs 3 Learning to feel confident 4 Behaving with confidence 5 Setting confident goals 6 Drawing on your resources 7 Dealing confidently with setbacks 8 Creating a confident future Part 2 - Confidence when you need it 9 Confident public speaking and presentations 10 Confident conversations and socialising 11 Quick confidence Index

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Book SynopsisIn our culture today, the preoccupation over self-identity--or who we are--is hard to ignore. But the pursuit of self-understanding has been a recurring theme throughout human history. How many times have you asked yourself, Who am I?The desire to answer this question--whether it manifests in self-enhancement strategies or self-serving biases--is part of being human. Yet, through a Biblical lens, we know something has gone terribly wrong with our human nature. Brokenness happened when sin separated us from our Creator God, and the answers we seek are only obtainable when we reconnect with him.Using the Gospel-Centered Integrative Framework for Therapy developed at Redeemer Counseling Services, Judy Cha explains: The human desire for an identity The role of shame and hurt in shaping who we think we are Self-redemption, and why it doesn''t work The Gospel as God''s rescue plan for a lost humanityTrade Review'Who am I? It's an age-old question we all ask, a quest for which we all want an answer. In our modern world, we are told to look inside, search yourself, you be you--but Judy Cha knows better. In Who You Are, Judy points to the ancient Scriptures containing timeless truths about our God-given identity. Read her look into the biblical remedy to our contemporary ailment, and learn who you are.' * Kyle Idleman, bestselling author of Not a Fan and When Your Way Isn’t Working *'A timely invitation back to our identity in Christ in a cultural season that overemphasizes the therapeutic self apart from God. Judy Cha carefully acknowledges the multifaceted complexities of the soul from a biblical and psychological perspective, not shying away from the realities of our survival strategies that keep us stuck and provides a framework for internalizing the gospel. This was a refreshing read, and I highly recommend it for anyone hungry to remember who they are in light of the gospel.' * Colleen Ramser, licensed professional counselor, Colleen Ramser Counseling *'Dr. Judy Cha's Who You Are is a most welcome contribution to a discussion that will only continue to intensify in importance--namely, 'How do we minister the gospel effectively to individuals shaped by wounds incurred in an increasingly diverse and complex world?' For years Dr. Cha has led a group of New York City counselors who are astute to the insights of evidence-based psychotherapy but animated to the core by their love for Jesus Christ, their trust in his Word, and their conviction that his gospel is powerful to liberate, heal, and restore. In this volume she pulls back the curtain on their insights and methods. The included optional exercises give readers an opportunity to experience healing along the way.' * Dr. Jay Harvey, assistant professor of pastoral theology and executive director, Reformed Theological Seminary, New York City *'For Christians seeking to understand the world around us and their own emotional struggles, this book is a gift. Dr. Cha takes complex psychological material and makes it accessible and compelling. She argues persuasively that theology matters in our lives and particularly in our experience with feelings, but she doesn't stop there. She goes on to demonstrate what can be done about it. This is a tool kit for spiritual and psychological growth. Dr. Cha offers her heart and her years of experience as a therapist listening to people's pain, distress, and self-shaming. She tackles the why of these common human dilemmas and presses on to offer a path toward healing and release in changing how we see God and God's redemption project, seeking to restore us to a relationship rooted not in our efforts to be successful, but in the wide expanse of God's love and grace. Take time to read this book slowly and thoughtfully. Allow Judy to help you see yourself and your world through a new lens.' * Gwen M. White, PsyD, director, Circle Counseling, Philadelphia, and professor emeritus, Eastern University *'Identity formation is not just one of the 'big issues' of our time, but because identity is, by implication, central to who we are, it is the lens through which we see all other issues. Who You Are is an outstanding book to help us navigate a way forward in this important and emotionally charged area. Judy Cha writes with a rare blend of gracious insight honed through 10,000 counselling sessions and gospel truth applied in an integrated and thoughtful way. She is particularly adept at giving tools to the reader to help bridge the stubborn gap between head and heart so that the gospel takes root in our identity. The book also makes important points for the church to engage with on the integration between body and mind in pastoral care, as well as the destructive nature of shame as a distinct corollary to guilt. Whether you are a counsellor seeking to develop in this vital area of identity or a layperson wanting to live free from shame, knowing more fully the grace of Jesus Christ, this book really is a must-read.' * Pete Nicholas, senior pastor, Redeemer Presbyterian Church Downtown *'If you think psychotherapy isn't deep enough or biblical counseling isn't helpful, this book is for you. Judy brings the best of both together to get to the heart of what needs to be fixed in our broken lives. The answer is wise and clinically researched and gives hope to all through a new identity in Christ. Judy is an exceptional counselor, and this book shows why. Her wisdom, compassion, humility, and experience are found on every page. Her model developed at Redeemer Counseling over the past three decades combines the best of sound biblical theory and carefully researched therapy. The GIFT approach enables lasting change at every level of a person's identity in Christ.' * Andrew Field, pastor, Redeemer Church West Side *'Judy Cha's Who You Are will immediately strike a chord with you. Cha puts her finger on a timeless human problem we all struggle with: What is our identity? Cutting through the cultural noise with biblical precision and compassion, Cha helps us navigate biblically faithful ways to understand ourselves and our situation. Because of her long and deep service in the counseling community, I thought at first glance the book might be specifically for counselors and those we speak with, but after a thorough reading, I'm convinced this is a book every human being should read and take in.' * Jonathan D. Holmes, executive director, Fieldstone Counseling *'Our perception of who we are and whose we are affects every area of our lives, both positively and negatively. This much-needed book will help you identify the why behind your struggles and how to move forward in truth and freedom.' * Ben Bennett, author, content creator, director of Resolution Movement *'Shame tells a story about us: what we have done, what has been done to us, and who we are. The gospel also tells a story that covers our shame and gives us a new identity. Who You Are takes us through a biblical process of transformation grounded in decades of practice at Redeemer Counseling Services. I can tell you this approach of facing your pain and internalizing the gospel will require a lot of hard work, but it is filled with hope and healing that you may not even be able to imagine now. Therefore, I recommend the life-giving process this book offers to us.' * Dr. Bruce O’Neil, pastor, Redeemer Church LSQ *'The work of Redeemer Counseling Center, spanning decades, has been a lifeline to thousands of New Yorkers experiencing the transformative power of the gospel. Under Judy Cha, the counseling center has grown to be an institution that is critical to the mission and health of gospel renewal in New York. Judy's leadership and work in the field has paved the way for gospel-centered clinical therapy in ways the Christian counseling world has long needed. This book not only unpacks gospel-centered clinical therapy but also beautifully weaves in Judy's personal narrative and her own work in fully experiencing her identity in Christ. The book is the culmination of the collective wisdom and research of Judy's counseling team and staff.' * Mai Hariu-Powell, executive director, the New York Project, Redeemer City to City *'This book is a journey that delves into the depth of who we are. It unravels the intricacies of our true identities while not missing the shaping influences we have had along the way. The book skillfully addresses core issues with biblical wisdom, equipping you to know and understand yourself while giving you a roadmap to true healing found in deeply connecting with God through your identity in Christ.' * Eliza Huie, LCPC, director of counseling at McLean Bible Church *'Using her personal experience and decades of work as a counselor, Judy Cha tells us how to find our true identity and greater intimacy with God. She shows us how to discover and gain freedom from our deep idols and how to be healed through the gospel of grace. She demonstrates how wholeness is found only in Christ as she reveals the hidden dangers found in our own self-defeating strategies. Cha is a wise and courageous guide who shows us that we can know who we are only in relationship with God and others and also shows us how we can give that gift to others.' * Michelle Lee-Barnewall, affiliate professor of New Testament at Talbot School of Theology, Biola University, and author of A Longing to Belong *'What is wrong with us? I often have this thought when reading the news, playing sports, driving home, watching a movie, or even listening to my own family. Our world is broken, and I am part of the problem. In Who You Are, seasoned counselor Judy Cha reveals the real problem and unveils the ultimate solution. There is only one thing that can make us right--the gospel of Jesus Christ. Read this book and find out who you are.' * Caleb Kaltenbach, bestselling author of Messy Grace and Messy Truth *'Who You Are is a book for our times. Many are feeling the hopelessness of an unstable identity and a disconnection from God in an unstable world. Judy Cha guides us through today's difficult emotional terrain of countless 'triggering' events and longing for a certainty that won't annihilate who we are. She does so using the timeless truths of God's Word, hard-won lessons of her immigrant experience as a child, many years of counseling experience and access to sound psychological and brain research. This book is jargon free. It echoes Tim Keller's grace-filled teaching. It can be understood by Christian and non-Christian alike. I see now how my own lay counseling--and my self-counseling too!--have not gone to the root of the problems we all suffer from. For example, buried pain/shame coupled with Band-Aid solutions we reach for unconsciously. If you are willing to start the pathway Judy lays out, please do it! You will find the gospel of Christ moving from your head to your heart in transformative hope-filled ways. It will be worth every bit of your investment in yourself.' * Lourine A. Clark, executive coach and management consultant *'Wise, personal, and practical, Judy Cha's beautiful book will awaken you to an experience of God's love so you are freed from shame and empowered to live with greater wholeness, joy, and lightness of being.' * Ken Shigematsu, pastor of Tenth Church, Vancouver, and author of Now I Become Myself *

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Book SynopsisAre you looking for a way to strengthen and cultivate your faith? The Weekly Faith Project is a 52-week guided faith journal that offers a life-changing journey through reflection prompts and inviting questions to guide you into a deeper relationship with God.This yearly faith journal features beautifully illustrated journaling pages that will help you discover more intimacy and joy in your spiritual life. The Weekly Faith Project is: Perfect for a beginner in faith, but strong and thought provoking enough for someone who already has a solid foundation A heartfelt journaling format designed to help you focus on adding more faith into your day An uplifting addition to individual worship, Bible studies, and small groups Each week includes: A biblical theme to focus on A short but impactful Bible verse to help you reflect and meditate<

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Book SynopsisFollowing on from the internationally bestselling The Art of Happiness, the Dalai Lama and Howard Cutler bring us the inspiring The Art of Happiness in a Troubled World.This inspirational book brings the successful East-meets-West pairing together again to provide a practical application of Tibetan Buddhist spiritual values to the fast-paced, unpredictable, stressful and demanding world we all live in today.In this wise, insightful and practical book, the Dalai Lama shows us how to follow the path that will lead us to fulfilment, purpose and happiness, even in our troubled modern times.Trade ReviewPraise for The Art of Happiness at Work: 'If you're dissatisfied at work, or are finding it hard to understand your true calling, this book is for you... Cutler puts into practice the basic principles of the Dalai Lama that can be applied in all areas of your life. The Art of Happiness at Work is very readable'. * Be Unlimited *

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Book SynopsisFrom the author of the phenomenal international bestseller Getting to Yes, this book demonstrates how to say No and still get to Yes.Trade Reviewa wealth of experience and a well-honed and liberal philosophy. * The Daily Telegraph *His five-step guide will show you exactly how to start saying what you do and don't really want. * eve *

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Book Synopsisєєєєє Cesar''s methods have worked wonders, and I have found it the gentlest of methods.єєєєє A truly brilliant book Learn how your dog really feels and why they behave how they do, thanks to New York Times No 1 bestseller Cesar Milan.In CESAR''S WAY, Cesar Millan - US dog expert and star of National Geographic Channel''s hit show Dog Whisperer with Cesar Millan - helps you see the world through the eyes of your dog so you can finally eliminate problem behaviours. You''ll learn: What your dog really needs may not be what you''re giving him Why a dog''s natural pack instincts are the key to your happy relationship How to relate to your dog on a canine level There are no ''problem breeds'', just problem owners Why every dog needs a job How to choose a dog who''s right for you and your family And much more! Filled with fascinating anecdotTrade ReviewIcon to dog owners all over the world... The man is a dog wizard, a genius * Anne Shooter, Daily Mail *'[Millan is] serene and mesmerizing . . . He deserves a cape and mask'. * New York Times *[Cesar] arrives amid canine chaos and leaves behind peace. * Malcolm Gladwell, The New Yorker *

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Book SynopsisA FINANCIAL TIMES BUSINESS BOOK OF THE MONTH (APRIL 2017)Humans have become subservient to algorithms. Every day brings a new Moneyball fix - a maths whiz who will crack open an industry with clean fact-based analysis rather than human intuition and experience. As a result, we have stopped thinking. Machines do it for us. Christian Madsbjerg argues that our fixation with data often masks stunning deficiencies, and the risks for humankind are enormous. Blind devotion to number crunching imperils our businesses, our educations, our governments, and our life savings. Too many companies have lost touch with the humanity of their customers, while marginalising workers with arts-based skills. Contrary to popular thinking, Madsbjerg shows how many of today''s biggest success stories stem not from ''quant'' thinking but from deep, nuanced engagement with culture, language, and history. He calls his method sensemaking. In thiTrade ReviewAt Ford, we believe the key to creating products and experiences that truly make people's lives better is to deeply understand our customers. Technology alone isn't enough. So we've changed our product development process to focus on the customer experience--and not just the vehicle itself. In Sensemaking, Christian Madsbjerg explains with depth and structure how this is done.This is essential reading for anyone in the world of business and everyone with a concern for how human beings make sense of their world. Highly recommended.Companies must master not just big data, but thick data - insight into culture, history, and the social structures underlying human behaviour. Sensemaking is the road map for how this works, and it is essential reading for anyone looking to thrive in a world of digital disruption.Madsbjerg's Sensemaking is a powerful defense of human intelligence to solve problems. Anyone who dreams of leading a company should read it - and heed his wonderfully contrarian advice.With roots in Aristotle, Sensemaking calls on humanists to reinterpret their contribution while showing others how they cannot do without it. It is a book of the first importance.Producing a mixture of how-to text and trenchant philosophy, Madsbjerg illustrates his formula for problem-solving with rich, captivating anecdotes, many of them mini case studies. - Kirkus

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Book SynopsisThe follow-up to the bestselling THE DANISH WAY OF PARENTING, for teens.

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Book SynopsisYour guide to building a life that''s full of joy as a single parentThrough her own experience of becoming a single parent and in her work founding the leading single parent app Frolo, Zoë Desmond heard the same questions over and over again and found that while backgrounds and family setups may vary, single parents everywhere share many of the same concerns. The community she founded has helped thousands of people find a way to not just survive, but thrive, and this book will do the same for you.How to Be a Happy Single Parent will help you build a life that is right for you, and your children. From surviving the first few weeks to moving on, through legal matters, co-parenting negotiations or finding a helping hand as a solo parent and into dating and navigating work, this book will take you step-by-step through the first few days, weeks, months and years of your new life.This book is for all single parents: the co-parents, the widow/erTrade ReviewI wish I had this book when I was starting out as a solo mother - I know it will help so many -- Natalie ImbrugliaA brilliant, comforting and much-needed handbook for those navigating the many ups and (some) downs of single parenting -- Helen Thorn * bestselling author of Get Divorced, Be Happy *The inclusive guide for everyone whose family doesn't look the way they thought it would. -- James Hunt (@storiesaboutautism)

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Book SynopsisA noted therapist helps women overcome the pressure to please and begin living life on their own terms Engel's new book tackles the "nice girl syndrome" for women who have been raised to please those in their lives - at home and at the workplace.Table of ContentsAcknowledgments. Introduction. Part One Strong Women Aren't Nice. 1 The High Price of Being Too Nice. 2 How did We Get So Nice? 3 The Ten False Beliefs That Set Women Up to Be Used and Abused. Part Two From False Beliefs to Empowering Beliefs. 4 Stop Putting Other's Feelings and Needs ahead of Your Own. 5 Stop Believing That Being Nice Will Protect You. 6 Stop Worrying about What Other People Think of You. 7 Stop Trying to Be Perfect. 8 Stop Being Gullible and Naive. 9 Start Standing Up for Your Rights. 10 Start Expressing Your Anger. 11 Learn How to Handle Conflict. 12 Start Facing the Truth about People. 13 Start Supporting and Protecting Yourself. Part Three From Nice Girl to Strong Woman. 14. The Four C's: Developing Confidence, Competence, Conviction, and Courage. References. Index.

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Book SynopsisWhether it''s the loss of a job, a marriage, or a life, in today''s 24/7 world we''re increasingly faced with uncomfortable situations where we don't know what to say yet we''re called upon to quickly respond -- online or in person. We may fumble, avoid contact, or simply walk away perplexed, thinking we have done a bad job of responding to our friends, family, neighbors, clients, and co-workers. How do we pause, listen, and offer comfort in those hard moments? Filled with touching stories, this practical guide helps us step into someone else''s shoes so that we can empathetically learn how to respond in times of need. The revised compact edition includes a new introduction, index and short reflections at the end of each chapter to help readers become more comfortable and effective when offering or accepting comfort in their demanding lives.Table of ContentsA Preface for Changing Times. An Invitation to Healing Conversations. Getting Started. Supporting others without fixing, rescuing, or judging. 1 When You Need a Friend. Please, Don’t Ask Me How I Am, Unless . . . Beginning a healing conversation Using the Rule of Six. Asking for help. Just Listen. After a sudden loss. Rediscovering Empathy. What comforts you may not comfort someone else. It'll Be OK, Sugarplum. Being a light at the end of the tunnel. Mommy, Will He Be OK? Helping children face their fears and yours. Asking One Friend to Help Another. When you don't have answers. Before and After the Move. Emotional attics and new road maps. It’s Not What You Think. The hidden hurts of bankruptcy. Who Am I If I'm Not Who I Was? After a life-changing event. It's Over. A relationship ends. Anniversaries of Loss. Special dates to remember. Reflection: Tuning out of your head, tuning in to your heart. 2 Health Matters. Test Results. Getting the news or waiting to hear. Peaceful Warrior. When you want to help deal with a diagnosis. Facing Surgery. Before, during, and after. Paciencia. Recovering from depression. Is the Doctor In? Making the most of your time as a patient or as a doctor. What's the Difference Between a Cure and Healing? Living with chronic pain. What About Me? Supporting the caregiver. Second Sight. When a disability becomes an ability. After the Accident. Fears remain. A Cry for Help. Responding to attempted suicide. Reflection: How to be with someone who's in pain. 3 Transitions: Heart, Mind, Body, and Soul. “We're Getting Divorced”. Appreciating what you may not understand. Be a Friend, Not a Hero. Helping someone deal with verbal abuse. I Don't Want to Be a Burden. Supporting the widowed spouse. Splinters, Mice, and Little Things. Learning to live alone. Broken Hearts and Burnt Offerings. When a gift offers a reservoir of care. Plant Closings and Pink Slips. Taking away their jobs but not their dignity. Trapezes. When someone is laid off, fired, or acquired. What Is Enough? Retirement as a way of life. I Know Her Name. Living with Alzheimer’s. The Long Goodbye. When death takes its time. He Knows He's About to Die. Visiting a friend in hospice. Reflection: Being with their silence—and yours. 4 Lost Loves and Special Friends. Leo the Cat. Putting a “four-footed angel” to sleep. When You Don't Get the Chance to Say Goodbye. Unfinished feelings. Best-Laid Plans. When last wishes clash with the needs of the living. It's a Blessing, Really. When death brings relief. Take a Friend to Lunch. Writing the obituary. Oh, Damn! Did Anybody Bring a Knife? Scattering ashes. When Mom Leaves. A gift of poetry. Honoring Paul Tsongas. Writing a eulogy. Notes to Keep a Memory Alive. A letter to the children. When a Young Child Dies. A parent's bewilderment lingers. Frail Submarines. When someone chooses suicide. When Tragedy Inspires Action. Responding to a sudden death. Grief Unburied. Sorrow returns in waves. Reflection: Sometimes there are no words. Epilogue: In the End. Healing Takes Time. Appreciations. The Author. Index.

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