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Book SynopsisA 52-day workbook from the author of Heart Talk.

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Book SynopsisA guided journal filled with prompts, quotes, exercises, and plenty of space to write as you tap into your inner power to manifest your desires and create the life of your dreams.“Nothing merely shows up in your experience. You attract it—all of it. No exceptions.”–Abraham-HicksWith the power of positive thinking, your thoughts become your reality. Use the ideas and exercises in this book to practice sending out and attracting more positive energy into your life. Deepen your awareness of the power within you using the inspiring prompts on these pages. Harness the Law of Attraction to understand what it is that you truly desire. Recognize your inner power to make your dreams a reality. Learn to increase your positive energy by practicing gratitude. Set a specific intention for what you want to bring into your life. Practice techniques to release negative energy a

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Book SynopsisWho do you trust? Everyone? No one? Some people? Sometimes?Indeed, 'learning to trust is one of life's most difficult lessons,' says #1 New York Times bestselling author Iyanla Vanzant. 'That's because trust is not a verb; it's a noun. Trust is a state of mind and being. If you are serious about learning to trust, you need TNT - Tenacity, Nerve and Time. But what if the real problem is not that we can't trust other people; it's that we can't trust ourselves?' In this compelling volume, filled with illuminating and heartrendingly powerful stories of broken trust, betrayal and triumph, Iyanla demonstrates why the four essential trusts - Trust in Self, Trust in God, Trust in Others and Trust in Life - are like oxygen: without them, none of us can survive. TRUST IN SELF worthy of your own time, energy, attention and love. Trust yourself because when all else fails, when everyone else has fallen by the wayside, you will know that you have always been and will always be there for you. TRUST IN GOD Trust in God because it is your sole purpose for being on the planet. Trust in God because when you cannot do it - whatever it is - for yourself, God can do it through you and for you. TRUST IN OTHERS Trust in others because it is the only way to fine-tune your instincts, deepen your ability to trust yourself and learn the depth of your capacity to love and forgive. TRUST IN LIFE Trust the process of life because it is an incredible journey of wonder, adventure and evolution that you can experience only in direct proportion to your willingness to trust it. This wise work will inspire you to 'take the leap of trust', because without trust there can be no peace of mind.Trade ReviewEye opening, touching and insightful...Iyanla's story is a must-read for anyone who truly seeks growth and healing. Pride Magazine

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Book Synopsis Invite joy and healing into your life using your own magic with this self-help guide from the author of Witchcraft Therapy, Mandi Em. Witchcraft is a practice where everyone can self-soothe and find their alignment again through performance, play, following impulses, and inviting joy into their lives. Beyond spell jars and candle magic, there’s a whole world of uncommon ways to inject some childlike wonder and play therapy into your daily practice. Now you can pursue joy, healing, and fun, with this guide to finding happiness through magic, filled with straight-talk self-care advice backed up by magical spells, rituals, recipes, meditations, and more!Happy Witch is an uncommon spell book full of witchy self-care spells and rituals that think outside the box of what a witch’s practice usually looks like. From kinetic cloud dough play for moving through your emotions to using dance as a form of manifestation, Happy Witch brings out your inner child to help you undertake your healing through magic. Woven through with BS-free empowering messages, suggestions, and encouragement on how to build your intuitive practice that you love, this self-help guide is your perfect companion for magical healing.

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Book SynopsisBreak free from self-doubt, conquer imposter syndrome, and embrace your true self with the transformative exercises and gentle guidance found in The You Are Enough Workbook. Have you ever experienced imposter syndrome? Do you often find yourself seeking approval from others? Is beating yourself up getting you down? Then this book can help you. Inside these pages you will find transformative guided exercises designed to empower you, shift your perspective and help you break free from the cycle of comparison. Packed with simple advice and methods to challenge your inner critic, The You Are Enough Workbook helps you develop a personalized roadmap to prioritize self-care and self-acceptance, and banish self-doubt for good. Through a series of carefully crafted exercises, thoughtful prompts and engaging activities, this journal gently encourages you to explore the roots of your insecurities and unveils practical strategies to combat it. Each page offe

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Book SynopsisIn her Wall Street Journal bestseller Declutter Like a Mother, Allie Casazza taught us that you don''t need a home that''s perfect--you need a home that meets you where you are. With the help of the Declutter Like a Mother Planner, Allie will give you the tools you need to get rid of what doesn’t matter so you can make room for what matters most of all.Within the pages of the Declutter Like a Mother Planner, you''ll find: Encouraging affirmations Plenty of space to list out your to-dos, self-care management, gratitude, and decluttering goals Undated calendars for your planning, including 12 monthly calendar overviews and 52 weekly calendar overviews Blank space for notes, an address book, and a spot to keep track of important dates  This gorgeous undated 12-month planner--with a hand-painted cover created by a

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Book SynopsisHow to Butter Toast is the antidote to cookbook-overload. In this fun and entertaining recipe book without any recipes, Ottolenghi co-writer Tara Wigley equips you with rhymes and confidence to cook great food instinctively.Melted butter on hot toast and served up on a plate.It seems like nothing, really, could be clearer or more straight.But though, in terms of things required, the number is just two,there is a lot of wiggle room for what there is to do.Cook and author Tara Wigley had been to cookery school, read hundreds of cookbooks and developed recipes for over a decade. Yet she found the fewer the ingredients in a recipe, the more confusion there was about how best to make it. The result is How to Butter Toast, a collection of rhymes that will enlighten and entertain, reassure and ultimately liberate the culinarily confused.The rhymes provide reassuring and memorable answers to the culinary conundrums we often face: How long should I boil an egg? What's the best way to crush gaTrade Review‘Full of useful cooking tips and tricks for so many different everyday meals and very tastefully done in gentle rhyme form! Love the uniqueness of this gorgeous little guide, great for family cooking, too!’ Sabrina Ghayour ‘Joyfully bonkers compendium of culinary wisdom.’ The Times, 16 best cookbooks and food writing of 2023 'How to Butter Toast is [Tara's] light-hearted cooking advice told in rhyme. Think Felicity Cloake if she was channeling Ogden Nash'. Niki Segnit ‘In just a couple of hours reading it, I feel l've learned more than from reading dozens of recipes. It's something to dip into and return to with delight. A lovely kitchen companion.’ Bee Wilson ‘If you love reading cookbooks as bookbooks then then this is for you.’ Georgie Hayden ‘An ingenious, original, rhyming cookbook.’ Dominique Woolf ‘Can't wait to read it over martinis and poached eggs (probs not together).’ Angela Clutton ‘Brilliant, witty book by one who can write a ditty about anything. A cookbook without recipes – it's a BRILLIANT addition to any book shelf!’ Ravinder Bhogal ‘[A] unique and brilliant rhyming recipe book without any actual recipes but plenty of poems featuring all the clever tips and tricks for making eggs and vinaigrettes and martinis and toast truly your own.’ Martha Delacey ‘Charming’ Nigella Lawson ‘Amazing culinary instruction in poetry’ Tamar Adler ‘Quite unlike any other cookbook you're likely to have come across before. Rather than featuring recipes split into ingredient lists and method steps, it is all written in rhyming verse. Tara's poems offer sage instruction in all manner of essential kitchen tasks, from how to fry an egg to the best way to roast potatoes’ Waitrose Weekend ‘A book packed full of wise words. Most of which rhyme. Useful and fun – something for everyone, whether a beginner or expert in the kitchen' Ed Smith

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Book SynopsisThe Heartfulness Way by Kamlesh D. Patel explores the spiritual search for true center through illuminating conversations and practical tips on prayer, yogic transmission, and meditation. It guides seekers to find meaning and contentment in life.

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Book SynopsisThe Compatibility Game is designed to help two people in a relationship (romantic or otherwise) assess their level of compatibility. It helps to a) identify areas of alignment and divergence in their values, ambitions, goals or beliefs and b) discuss the significance of these. Crucially, the game does not suggest that incompatibilities cannot be overcome: the basis of successful relationships is not compatibility but compromise. The box contains two sets of 80 cards (2 x 75 ‘statement’ cards plus 5 ‘blank’ cards) - each person has their own set Each card contains a statement of opinion or belief: ‘I’m a spiritual person’; ‘Extreme left wing views annoy me’; ‘I’m a morning person’, and so on. The cards are arranged into five themes — Values, Psychology, Habits, Leisure and Politics The ‘game’ involves two players choosing the cards that most closely accord with their own POV and comparing their choices with the other player to assess their levels of compatibility

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Book SynopsisDive into this beautiful ABC of tips to discover the art of positive thinking A is for affirmation. B is for believe. C is for compliment. There’s magic in making the best out of a bad situation, no matter what life throws at you. Luckily, there are plenty of little things you can do to brighten your outlook and bring a ray of sunshine to every moment. Whether you choose to try laughter therapy, take a digital detox or tap into the power of nature, this charming A–Z guide will help your inner optimist thrive, and show you how to bring more positivity into every day. Within these pages, you will find: An A–Z of simple tips to help you boost positive thinking A raft of calming affirmations and wise words to inspire you Activity ideas and fill-in sections to start you on your journey With ideas to nourish your mind, body and spirit, this little book will help you achieve a more balanced attitude to life and be positively you.

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Book SynopsisWhen student life gets stressful, turn to these calming cards of tips and affirmations to help you find peace of mindAs a busy student, finding time for self-care among the deadlines, exams and socials can be a challenge! But when life gets full-on, all you need is five minutes - and the handy advice on these cards - to reset your mind and find calm.From learning the basics of meditation to small reminders that it''s okay to take everything one step at a time, these calm cards are the perfect antidote to help you breathe more and stress less.Within the box you will find:- A selection of 52 inspirational cards, each with an affirmation on one side and a self-care tip on the other.- A handy booklet with advice on how to use the cards and incorporate self-care into busy days.These gentle cards will be your all-in-one study companion, adviser and cheerleader, and will help you thrive in student life.

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Book SynopsisBe Here Now will show you how to discover your 'now', building resilience and nurturing your own inner sanctuary by treasuring the world, just as it is now, in all its simplicity and authenticity. Beautifully written and illustrated by acclaimed artist Meredith Gaston Masnata with photographs by Roberto Masnata, Be Here Now shows you how easy it is to reconnect with the moment, pushing aside life's challenges to rediscover the simple things in life. This inspiring book will assist you to relax and enjoy the moment, a skill that should never be forgotten.

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Book SynopsisDiscover a sacred feminine initiation of self-love and soul care rituals, tools and practices. Abiola Abrams invites you to activate African goddess magic to transmute your fears, creating more happiness, abundance and self-acceptance. Africa is a continent of more than 54 countries, and her children are global. Our ancestors who were trafficked in 'The New World' hid the secrets of our orishas, abosom, Iwas, álúsí and god/desses behind saints, angels and legendary characters. From South Africa to Egypt, Brazil to Haiti, Guyana to Louisiana, goddess wisdom still empowers us. You will meet ancient goddesses and divine feminine energy ancestors, legendary queens and mystical spirits. They represent the inner temples you must ascend to embody goddess energy. As you complete their powerful rituals you will: awaken generational healing in the Temple of Ancestors manifest your miracles in the Temple of Conjurers release the struggle in the Temple of Warriors embrace your dark goddess self in the Temple of Shadows heal your primal wounds in the Temple of Lovers liberate your voice in the Temple of Griots open your third eye intuition in the Temple of Queens surrender, meditate and rise in the Temple of High Priestesses'Spirit told me, "We choose to show up.''' writes Abiola. And if you are holding this book, then this sacred medicine is meant for you. Welcome to your goddess circle!

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Book SynopsisInspirational quotes and sketches from Van Gogh on the restorative power of nature. 'One thing I tell you, that this countryside has the effect on me of bringing me peace, faith, courage . . .' A captivating collection of lesser-known images, chosen largely from sketchbooks and letters. The Healing Power of Nature is testament to the immense influence the natural world had on Vincent van Gogh; from the restorative, calming effect of rural landscapes to the stimulation and joy he found in natural beauty. Each image is accompanied by an insightful quote from his letters, showing how nature is a source of great healing and inspiration to us all, connecting us with the peace and beauty of our surroundings and with a sense of something even greater. '. . . I console myself by reconsidering the sunflowers.'

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Book SynopsisForeword by Roxane Gay“Debbie Millman brings her Design Matters podcast, ‘about how the most creative people in the world create their lives,’ to the page with this excellent interview anthology.Trade ReviewDebbie Millman brings her Design Matters podcast, ‘about how the most creative people in the world create their lives,’ to the page with this excellent interview anthology. Sharpened by Millman’s penetrating commentary, the candid musings teem with insight and empathy. This sparkling collection is one to be savored slowly. — Publishers Weekly

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Book Synopsis''A remarkably insightful read on what power is, how it''s gained and lost, and how it can be used for good. The masterful analysis by two leading experts will make you rethink some of your most basic assumptions about influence'' Adam GrantPower isn''t just for the few at the top; it is potentially for everyone. You have power - and the power to use it. Power is one of the most misunderstood - and therefore vilified - concepts in our society. Most people assume power is predetermined by personality or wealth, or that it''s gained by strong-arming others. Many write it off as inherently corrupt or ''dirty'' and want nothing to do with it. But as pioneering researchers Julie Battilana and Tiziana Casciaro deftly show in Power, for All, power is the ability to influence someone else''s behaviour. This influence is derived from having access to valued resources, which anyone can have, regardless of their income or status in life. Everyone has

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Book SynopsisFind a way to bring out the best in yourself with this heartfelt, informative, and approachable guide to all things Enneagram.The Enneagram personality system consists of a spectrum of nine personality types. Based on the hit Instagram account, @enneagramandcoffee, this book is an introduction to the Enneagram itself, along with information about each type. With the feeling of your best friend telling you about the Enneagram and beautiful illustrations mixed in with the writing, this book is digestible and engaging for new and seasoned Enneagram fans.

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Book SynopsisStand up to your OCD! The ACT Workbook for OCD combines evidence-based acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) with exposure and response prevention (ERP) for the most up-to-date, effective treatment for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).If you're one of millions of people who suffer from OCD, you may experience obsessive, intrusive, or even disturbing thoughts. You may engage in compulsive or ritualistic behaviors, such as checking to make sure you've locked the front door, or endlessly washing your hands for fear of germs or contamination. And you may be tempted to give up if treatment just doesn't work for you.Whether you've just received a diagnosis, or have suffered for years, this workbook can help. Using the powerful and proven-effective treatments in this guide, you'll learn what type of OCD you suffer from (such as harm OCD), how to identify the underlying mechanisms of your OCD, move through triggering incidents while staying present and connected to your values, be more aware and flexible, tolerate uncertainty, and commit to behaviours that ultimately allow you to lead a full, rewarding life. Once you realise what really matters to you, you'll find the motivation needed to start on the path to psychological well-being.If you're ready to be courageous, take a risk, and stand up to your OCD symptoms, this workbook can help guide you, every step of the way.

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Book SynopsisAn incredibly useful take on facing grief as a young person' CARIAD LLOYD''Brilliantly, brilliantly written Packed with clarity, curiosity and courage'' FELIX WHITEGrief does something particular when it hits you young. This book is a moving exploration of that transformative pain, from the founder of The Grief Network.Rachel Wilson's mother died when Rachel was in her twenties. It felt like the definitive end of childhood, a loss that rewired her perspective on life, death, relationships and who she was as a person.In this book, Rachel brings together other stories of bereavement with her own, encountering people who have lost parents, siblings, partners and friends at a young age. Losing Young draws on psychological research, interviews with titans like Julia Samuel and explorations of grief in history: what happens in a time of war or pandemic, when the many grieve or struggle to together? How do different cultures process the end of a life differently? How can the grief of losinTrade Review‘It’s well-researched and engagingly written, covering everything from sex after grief, how mourning is approached differently throughout the world and returning to work after loss. A must-read for anyone wanting to understand their own grief better, feel less alone – or even learn more about this important part of life more generally’INDEPENDENT ‘Thoughtfully and beautifully written, but most important of all, an incredibly useful take on facing grief as a young person’CARIAD LLOYD, author of YOU ARE NOT ALONE and host of GRIEFCAST 'A brilliantly, brilliantly written exploration of young grief. Endlessly absorbing, it is packed with clarity, curiosity and courage'FELIX WHITE, guitarist for THE MACCABEES and author of IT'S ALWAYS SUMMER SOMEWHERE ‘The truth is, it has turned on so many lights for me that I had to read slowly, carefully and with space to reflect. I've met familiar ideas I didn't know I carried, I've had assumptions challenged and anxieties assuaged. I feel I've attended a masterclass about supporting my bereaved friends, taught by a kind and patient expert speaking with love from the heart of her loss … What a profoundly helpful book’KATHRYN MANNIX, author of WITH THE END IN MIND AND LISTEN 'An important and insightful book about the loneliness of grief and the transformative power of community'GAVANNDRA HODGE, author of THE CONSEQUENCES OF LOVE ‘As an educationalist, I have seen far too many children lose parents and others dear to them. This book is full of wisdom and compassion and will help many far and wide’ANTHONY SELDON

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Book SynopsisHello humans, my name's Lennnie, I'm a little blob that was sent by the book Gods to come check on you. So, let's get into it shall we?Hello, human, my name's Lennnie. It really is a chaotic torrential downpour of debauchery out there but I promise you're gonna be okay. REALLY TRULY ABSOLUTELY POSITIVELY FINE. Even if it doesn't feel like it right now.Wherever we are in life, all of us yearn for a world filled with more kindness, compassion and community. Lennnie everyone's favourite adorable, sassy, loving animated blob is here for us, keeping it real, dodging empty platitudes and delivering a dose of gentle, down-to-earth positivity to get us through even the darkest days.

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Book SynopsisTrade Review“If you are struggling with issues of betrayal—or the challenge of whether and how to forgive—here is the most helpful and surprising book you will ever find on the subject.” — Harriet Lerner, Ph.D., author of The Dance of Anger “Clear, insightful . . . a thoughtful exposition on the nuanced role of forgiveness in relationships that goes beyond the average self-help book.” — Publishers Weekly “Finally a book has been written that teaches couples how to make genuine forgiveness a reality without rushing toward a superficial peace. This book can help couples construct a marriage that never existed before, one based on deep understanding and trust.” — John Gottman, Ph.D., author of The Relationship Cure “This book is a treasure—practical, authentic, illuminating, and wise. It’s like a breath of fresh air that puts forgiveness in a new and revealing light and provides clear steps to turn wounds into wisdom.” — Joan Borysenko, Ph.D., author of Minding the Body, Mending the Mind and Inner Peace for Busy People “This book is a treasure trove for anyone who has ever felt betrayed or hurt in a personal relationship. Dr. Spring cuts through all the clichés surrounding forgiveness and views it within a broad spectrum of common relationships—mother-daughter, father-son, student-teacher, husband-wife. We owe her a debt of gratitude for this enlightened and penetrating view of a universal human dilemma.” — Peggy Papp, author of Couples on the Fault Line: New Directions for Therapists “A fresh and original approach to an ancient challenge. A clinically informed personal guide for the offender and the offended. How Can I Forgive You? should be read by us all.” — Harville Hendrix, Ph.D., author of Getting the Love You Want “Spring really shines. . . . Armed with her insights, offenders and those they’ve offended have hope of recovery.” — Bellingham Herald

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Book SynopsisFollow the Dr Atkins'' Diet and forget counting calories. Watch the fat melt away as a healthier and firmer body emerges. Enjoy more energy as well as freedom from a range of ailments from diabetes to heart disease. Essentially a low carbohydrate plan, the Atkins'' Diet boosts your metabolic rate and once your metabolism is changed, your body adjusts to a new way of burning fat. Dieting can work, and with this medically proven regime you can lose weight without reducing - or counting - calories.On the Atkins'' Diet you can:-Eat luxuriously and feel completely satisfied-Experience the metabolic boost the Atkins'' Diet provides-Use a maintenance diet that will ensure you never become fat again-Enjoy mouth-watering, gourmet recipesIn this edition the world''s number one diet expert has updated his proven program to include: new low-carb recipes for breakfast, lunch and dinner; brand new case studies and the very latest scientific research.Trade ReviewThe most famous low-carb regime of all * The Times *Table of Contents 1: Preface 1: Why Atkins Works 1: The Promise 2: Understanding Some Basics 3: How You’ll Succeed 4: Is This You? Three Types Who Need to Control Their Carbohydrates 5: Understanding the Importance of Insulin 6: The Great Fat Meltdown 7: Is There a Metabolic Advantage? You Be the Judge 8: The Complexities of Carbohydrates 9: Facts and Fallacies About the Atkins Nutritional Approach 2: How to Do Atkins – Today and for Life 10: Before You Begin 11: And Away You Go: The Induction Phase 12: Time to Review Your Results 13: Are You Ready for Phase Two? 14: Ongoing Weight Loss: The Second Phase of Atkins 15: Engine Stalled? How to Get Past a Plateau 16: Pre-Maintenance: Prepare for Permanent Slimness 17: Lifetime Maintenance 18: A Regimen to Jump-Start Weight Loss 19: Eating in the Real World 3: Part Three – Understanding Health and Well-Being 20: Metabolic Resistance: Causes and Solutions 21: The Psychology of Weight Loss: Behavioral Changes for a Healthier Life 22: Exercise: It’s Non-Negotiable 23: Nutritional Supplements: Don’t Even Think of Getting Along Without Them! 4: Disease Prevention 24: The Perilous Path to Diabetes 25: Yeast Reactions 26: Food Intolerances: Why We Each Require a Unique Diet 27: Lifetime Protection for Your Heart 28: Spreading the Word 5: Food and Recipes 29: Food and Recipes to Help You Do Atkins 30: The Recipes 31: Carbohydrate Gram Counter 2: References 3: Index

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Book SynopsisDr Christopher Green is one of Britain's best-known parenting authors. For more than 25 years he has helped parents with his advice on babies, toddlers and young children. His humorous, common sense approach has preserved the sanity of many mums and dads. A paediatrician and honorary consultant to the Children's Hospital, Sydney, Dr Green's legendary sleep technique is now used worldwide. His bestselling books include New Toddler Taming and Beyond Toddlerdom.Trade ReviewDr Green is nothing short of a genius...Toddlerdom is a minefield, but his common sense and unfailing good humour guided my family through unscathed - well, relatively * Independent *I would highly recommend Toddler Taming, which gives a lot of insight into why children behave and react as they do. It certainly saved my sanity * The Times *The eminently readable Dr Christopher Green, whose best-selling Toddler Taming has saved the sanity of countless parents * Evening Standard *His commonsense attitude is credited with saving the sanity of parents around the world * Express *

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Book SynopsisPut a stop to self-sabotage and overcome your fears so that you can gain the confidence you need to reach your goals and become your own best friend. Too many people seem to believe that they are not allowed to put themselves first or go after their own dreams out of fear of being selfish or sacrificing others' needs. The Self-Love Experiment rectifies this problem. Whether you want to achieve weight loss, land your dream job, find your soul mate, or get out of debt, it all comes back to self-love and accepting yourself first. Shannon Kaiser learned the secrets to loving herself, finding purpose, and living a passion-filled life after recovering from eating disorders, drug addictions, corporate burnout, and depression.    Shannon walks you through her own personal experiment, a simple plan that compassionately guides you through the process of removing fear-based thoughts, so you can fall in love with life. If you want to change your out

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Book SynopsisTo talk about getting better - about wanting to change in ways that we might choose and prefer - is to talk about pursuing the life we want; in the full knowledge that our pictures of the life we want, of our version of a good life, come from or come out of what we have already experienced. (We write the sentences we write because of the sentences we have read.)How can we talk differently about how we might want to change, knowing that all change precipitates us into an uncertain future?In this companion book to On Wanting to Change, Adam Phillips explores how we might get better at talking about what it is to get better.Trade ReviewImprovisatory and energetic, buoyed by thought-enacting questions and self-qualifications . . . His writing is as much literary-critical as psychoanalytic, as likely to invoke Shakespeare or Emerson as Freud or Lacan . . . What one goes to his writing for - and what it often delivers - are arresting, renewing paraphrases that divert you from your overfamiliar tracks * New Statesman *

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsPart 1: The ten golden rules of argument 1 Golden Rule 1: Be prepared 2 Golden Rule 2: When to argue, when to walk away 3 Golden Rule 3: What you say and how you say it 4 Golden Rule 4: Listen and listen again 5 Golden Rule 5: Excel at responding to arguments 6 Golden Rule 6: Watch out for crafty tricks 7 Golden Rule 7: Develop the skills for arguing in public 8 Golden Rule 8: Be able to argue in writing 9 Golden Rule 9: Be great at resolving deadlock 10 Golden Rule 10: Maintain relationships Part 2: Situations where arguments commonly arise 11 How to argue with those you love 12 How to argue with your children 13 Arguments at work 14 How to complain 15 How to get what you want from an expert 16 Arguing when you know you're in the wrong 17 Arguing again and again 18 Doormats 19 How to be a good winner 20 To recap

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Book SynopsisTim Fearon and Emma Sargent are a husband and wife team who run a business together specialising in communication, relationships and personal growth.  They have both suffered from a lack of confidence in their lives although you wouldn't believe it now as they spend their lives public speaking.Table of ContentsAbout the authors Introduction Chapter 1: The secrets of talking to anyone with confidence Chapter 2: It’s all about you Chapter 3: Conversation basics Chapter 4 – How to build rapport and connect with anyone Chapter 5: How you can talk to anyone at work Chapter 6: How to talk to anyone in difficult situations Chapter 7: When to shut up! Chapter 8: How to talk when you want to shine

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Book SynopsisRichard Templar specialises in taking a common sense approach to obvious subjects and making the commonplace seem revelatory. He lives a semi-virtual existence in rural Devon.

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Book SynopsisMichael Heppell is the bestselling author of Flip It; How to Be Brilliant; Brilliant Life; and Five Star Service. As a professional speaker and personal lifecoach he works with leading companies, individualsand organisations across the UK and globally. Michaelis committed to making every book he writes a successand you can be certain that he will be unwavering inhis mission to promote this book through his networks, newsletter subscribers, popular workshops andseminars and through extensive PR and publicity.Table of ContentsIntroduction 1 Finding Flip It 2 Flip It for confidence and happiness 3 Flip It for friends, love and family 4 Flip It for health 5 Flip It for money 6 Flip It for success 7 Flip It for creativity 8 Flip It at work and in business 9 Flip It for your fantastic future 10 Flip It when you’re having ‘one of those days’ 11 Flip It for everything else The end bit About the author Acknowledgements Additional resources and organisations

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Book SynopsisDannie Lu Carris a partner at Impact Factory, a leading consultancy in skills training including assertiveness, leadership, presentation skills and creativity. Her work is centred round empowering the individual or team by looking at everyday matters around confidence, communication and creativity. She has worked with global businesses and is in demand as a speaker for a wide range of organisations. Dannie also works as a writer, director, actor, voiceover artist and acting coach.Table of Contents About the author Acknowledgements Introduction Part 1: What’s It All About? Chapter 1: What does being assertive really mean? Chapter 2: Why we do too much for people Chapter 3: What we’re told to do Chapter 4: So who are you really? Chapter 5: Over-assertiveness and over-compensation Part 2: Taking Charge of It All Chapter 6: Talking the talk Chapter 7: Walking the walk Chapter 8: You are worth it Chapter 9: Working with what you know Chapter 10: Tips 'n' tricks Chapter 11: Changing your assertiveness habits for good in 14 days Conclusion Index

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Book SynopsisAfter years in the management, Mike Clayton is now a successful coach, trainer, speaker and author. He has been a Senior Manager at international consulting firm, Deloitte, a freelance trainer and coach, a company director, a school governor at two schools and a charity trustee.  He is now in demand as a public speaker and is the author of nine books.Trade Review 'This is a really good, practical no nonsense guide to project management. Mike Clayton genuinely wants you to succeed and if you read this book and follow his advice, the chances are you will.' Anne-Marie O'Hara, Head of Projects and Property Planning, National Trust for Scotland Table of ContentsAbout the author Acknowledgements How to manage a great project How managing a great project works Defining what we are talking about The project manager How projects work A guide to How to Manage a Great Project Lessons from the real world Step 1 What do you want? Essential practices of Step 1 Before you start: Step Zero What do you want? How do you want it? How much of it do you want? What does it need to look like? Putting it all together Lessons from the real world Step 2 Does it stack up? Essential practices of Step 2 Balancing pros and cons Documenting the rationale Evaluating the pros Evaluating the cons Weighing the balance Making the decision Lessons from the real world Step 3 Who cares? Essential practices of Step 3 People matter Governance Stakeholders Plan your communication Lessons from the real world Step 4 How will you get what you want? Essential practices of Step 4 The Book of the Plan Determine key points along the way Break down your work into chunks Arrange the chunks into a sequence Schedule the chunks of work Identify what you need to do the job Planning for quality Lessons from the real world Step 5 Who will help? Essential practices of Step 5 Why you need help Planning your support Sourcing your support Managing Leading Lessons from the real world Step 6 What if it goes wrong? Essential practices of Step 6 Things go wrong Prevention is better than cure What could go wrong? How serious is it? What could we do about it? Let’s act! Lessons from the real world Step 7 How is it going? Essential practices of Step 7 Sitting on a sofa Monitoring Controlling Reporting Controlling change Leading the project Delivering what you promised Lessons from the real world Step 8 How did it go? Essential practices of Step 8 Handover We can’t seem to finish Learning lessons Closing down Saying thank you Project closure memo Lessons from the real world Learn the lingo Good fortune! Glossary Who else needs to manage a great project? Mike can help your team to manage a great project Also by Mike Clayton Index

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Book SynopsisHelps successful women feel truly confident so that they can reach new levels of greatness.

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Book SynopsisWhen you breathe in all the grace available to you and release everything that is outside of your control, you''ll discover peace that surpasses your circumstances. All it takes is practice.If you feel overwhelmed with anxiety about the future, you''re far from alone. For many of us, when we''re not worrying about what is to come, we find ourselves wrestling with things from the past. Where does that leave us today?Morgan Harper Nichols has learned the answer to this question. She has examined stories from her own life and the lives of people around the world and noticed a common thread: we all long for peace. We''re all seeking light and life.But these things don''t happen passively.Peace Is a Practice invites you to become an active peacemaker in your own life, starting right where you are, and in some of the most unexpected places. As these words and images inspire you to take daily steps toward peace, you''ll uncover the key

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Book SynopsisStep into your unique calling in life by embracing your God-given identity. In Your Purpose Is Calling, Dr. Dharius Daniels shows you how God created you to make your specific difference in this world, and the simple key to unlocking your fullest potential lives within you already--your identity in Christ.Trade ReviewAt some point in life, we all reach a place where we question our purpose and destiny. In his book Your Purpose Is Calling, Dr. Dharius Daniels walks us through practical principles to help us identify the gifts placed inside of us that serve as a foundation for purpose. He asks the keen question of 'Who do you think you are?' as a springboard into the steps we can take to find that answer, while simultaneously encouraging us to figure out our 'why' or the things that incentivize and motivate us. This is the book that my 20-something year old self needed to help me navigate life. This is the book that I need today to help me stay focused on my path and calling. Tasha Cobbs-Leonard, Grammy Award-winning worship pastor and leaderDharius Daniels has made it his life's work to help others become the best version of themselves, and this book is proof. Your Purpose Is Calling is a lifeline to anyone looking for clarity, purpose, and identity. Anyone who reads this book will find confidence that they can become the person God created them to be. Dr. Anita Phillips, trauma therapist and host of In the Light podcastDharius Daniels is not only one of the most influential leaders in our nation, he's a friend. We've traveled the country together and one of my greatest privileges is introducing him to our audiences. His credentials speak for themselves, but the words he writes speak even more loudly both on the page and on the stage. As he brings a new level of innovation in faith, he challenges each of us to live fully in ways that will make a difference for everyone. Reggie Joiner, founder and CEO of OrangeDiscovering your purpose, identifying your distinctiveness, and making your unique contribution to the world, is the difference between living a meaningful or aimless life. In Your Purpose Is Calling: Your Difference Is Your Destiny, Dharius Daniels masterfully unpacks the importance of understanding why God has made you the way he has, and how to practically embrace and unleash your God-given potential. You will be equipped and empowered to step up and into your purpose. Christine Caine, founder of A21 and Propel WomenIf Dharius wrote a grocery list, I'd read it! Few people can build such amazing teams, ideas, and accomplishments while remaining connected to their true identity. If you're ready to answer the call of purpose, pick up this book! Jon Acuff, New York Times bestselling author of Soundtracks: The Surprising Solution to OverthinkingIt has often been said that God doesn't make mistakes, but did you know that God also doesn't make extras? God didn't make an extra you or an extra me because, when he decided we were necessary for creation, he endowed us with a unique purpose that only our unique fingerprints can unlock. Your Purpose Is Calling is the wake up call everyone who feels like an 'extra' needs because it reminds all of us that the things that make us different were designed by God to make us impactful. Nona Jones, business executive and author of Killing Comparison and Success from the Inside OutThe market is flooded with books on purpose--it's hard to imagine that anything of import could be said that hasn't already been said. And yet, Dr. Daniels has found a fresh way to enlighten us all on how to source our individual differences to harness them into a life replete with joy, meaning, and fulfillment. Thorough and thoughtfully written, in Your Purpose is Calling, Dr. Daniels answers. While he provides the map, the material, and the milestones, readers are empowered to chart their own course to unleash their unique calling and contribution to the world--a destiny reachable through a trifecta of their acquired skills, spiritual gifts, and God-given abilities. R. A. Vernon, D.Min., founder and senior pastor of The Word Church, Cleveland, OhioThis book is an arrow straight to the heart of a question we all wrestle with: 'who is the unique me and how can I make a difference with my one unique life?' Personal, compelling, and practical, Dr. Dharius Daniels helps you answer these questions and grasp who you were handcrafted to be. Levi Lusko, lead pastor of Fresh Life Church and bestselling author

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Book SynopsisAn anthology and miscellany of everything an Englishman should know: - From Austen to Wordsworth - Jerusalem to the Scout''s Honour - Kings and Queens of England to Land of Hope and Glory- Savile Row tailors to Jermyn St Shirt Makers - Tying a Windsor knot to making a pot of tea - Victoria sponge to fish pie - The rules of cricket to Gilbert and Sullivan operas

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Book SynopsisAfter experiencing the age-old cliché of their sex life drying up in their long-term relationship, Lacey and Flynn decided to do something about it. After years of dedicated effort exploring and understanding their sexual woes, they began having the best sex of their lives, and decided to share their findings with the world. This book is a manifesto and guide, showing singles and couples who have ever struggled with lacklustre sex or a desire-divide how to create a thriving sex life for both. Gone are the days of rejection, obligatory sex and dry spells. It''s time now for elevated sex that''s deep, meaningful and hugely pleasurable for both partners. Come Together is a no-nonsense guide, replete with unconventional teachings distilled from personal and professional experience delivered in a way that shows that Lacey and Flynn have done the work, shared the work and know the work works. They saved their relationship through better sex, and they might just be

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Book SynopsisThis guide leads readers through the physiology of emotions, to show how everyday emotional traumas can affect our physical health.Table of ContentsIntroduction. Part I: Introducing Emotional Healing. Chapter 1: Understanding Emotional Healing. Chapter 2: Exploring the Physiology of Emotion. Chapter 3: Tuning In to Your Emotions. Part II: Emotions and Your Body. Chapter 4: Unravelling Feelings and Food: What’s Eating You? Chapter 5: Tackling Tiredness: Following Your Body Rhythms. Chapter 6: Actively Engaging in Your Emotional Healing. Part III: Emotional Healing for Real Life. Chapter 7: Putting Your Emotions in Context. Chapter 8: Facing Up to Emotional Challenges. Chapter 9: Managing Relationships. Chapter 10: Getting Through Tough Times. Chapter 11: Coping with Life’s Transitions. Part IV: The Emotional Healing Toolkit. Chapter 12: Managing Feelings with Thinking Strategies. Chapter 13: Finding Insight through Mindfulness. Chapter 14: Using Day-to-Day Strategies for Emotional Healing. Chapter 15: Living as an Emotionally Healed Person. Part V: Taking Your Healing to New Levels. Chapter 16: Planning Ahead: Handling Diffi cult Emotions in the Future. Chapter 17: Inspiring Healing in Others. Chapter 18: Helping Your Child Heal. Part VI: The Part of Tens. Chapter 19: Ten Ways to Heal Emotional Wounds. Chapter 20: Ten Ways to Stay Positive. Chapter 21: Ten Activities for Emotional Healing. Appendix: Useful Contacts and Resources. Index.

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Book SynopsisIf you want to focus children''s attention, you first have to capture their interest. Attention Games is filled with interesting and child-tested activities that can help children of all ages become better at focusing and paying attention. By sharing the upbeat, joyful activities in Attention Games, you can enhance your child''s intelligence, boost his confidence, increase his ability to concentrate on one thing for long periods, and show that you care. Developed by Barbara Sherparent, teacher, play therapy specialist and pediatric occupational therapistthese activities are specially designed to encourage kids to expand their powers of attention in ways that will help them throughout their lives.Table of ContentsIntroduction 1 How to Contact the Author 5 Part One Games for Infants 7 Follow My Face 9 Stick Out Your Tongue 11 The Glory of Hands 13 Sock on a Bottle 14 Perfect Rattles 15 First Exercises 17 Visually Amused 21 A Light Touch 22 Can You Hear What I Hear? 24 A Very Merry Unbirthday 26 Pokey Pudding Hole 27 Dangling Toys 28 Bat the Ball 31 High Chair Fling 32 Ice Cube on a Tray 34 If It Doesn’t Hurt—It’s a Toy 35 A Spotlight in the Dark 37 What’s out There? 39 Where’d It Go? 41 Part Two Games for 1- to 3-Year-Olds 45 Bracelet of Leaves 47 The Enchantment of Water 48 Follow the Floating Feather 49 The Knocking Game 50 Ping-Pong Balls and Coffee Cans 51 Surprise Me 53 The Feely Game 54 What Is That Sound? 55 From Beginning to End 57 Being a Radio 59 Catch a Falling Scarf 60 Instant Picture 61 You’ve Got Mail 62 Kaleidoscope 63 Magnet Hunt 64 Put a Lid on It 66 Ooh—Smell This! 67 What’s in the Sock? 69 Part Three Games for 3- to 6-Year-Olds 71 My Story Is the Best Story 73 Another Viewpoint 74 Art de Deux 76 Batting Practice 77 The Happening Book 78 Lessons from the Rocks 80 Mismatched Tea Party 81 Plenty Peanut Hunt 84 Regroup Time 85 Shadow Games 87 Deck of Cards 88 Hand on Top 89 How Many? 90 Indoor Picture Hunt 91 Mexican Yo-Yo 92 Mini-Montessori 94 Going on a Monster Hunt 97 Paint the World 99 The Perfect Gifts 100 Sounds Right 104 Word Matching 105 Part Four Games for 6- to 12-Year-Olds 109 All the Things You Can Think Of 111 Back Writing 112 Belly Counts 113 Expanding Interest 114 Focused Fidgeting 116 Guess How Old 117 How Do You Look? 119 Junk Box Art 120 Name the Sounds 121 Navigator 122 Police Report 123 Ring of String 125 Shelf Paper Story 126 Thinking Box 127 I’m the Teacher 129 My Mind Is a TV Screen 130 Paper Plethora 132 Potato Puppets 133 Sensory Matching 135 Tile Painting 137 Backwards Time Management 138 Toe Stepping 140 Toothpick Art 141 Part Five Games for Teens 143 Accentuate the Positive 145 Achy Breaky Heart 146 Annoyed with the Flower Bud 147 Five Good Moments 149 Getting the Priorities 150 My Special Things 152 I’m Like That Sometimes 153 Imagine That! 155 Send Joy to Bulgaria 156 Life Is a Movie, and You Are the Star! 158 List Your Options 160 Name the Consequences 162 Postcard Diaries 164 Scriptwriter 165 Self-Portraits 166 Ten Breaths 167 The Home Videographer 169 Waiter, Take My Order 170 Flip-Flop Stamps 172 Word Puzzles 173 Index 175

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Book SynopsisHaving trouble remembering all your website addresses, usernames, and passwords? This handy logbook will solve your problems! More than 125 alphabetically organized pages offer all the space you need to record sensitive information in one place.

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Book SynopsisLet this book illuminate your life as you learn everything about candles, from the self-care benefits to decorating, history, and setting the mood. With descriptive illustrations and photos, this is the perfect gift to pair with candles.This little book is both giftable and unique, complete with easy tips, décor ideas and craft projects, as well as inspirational quotes, rituals, and routines.This book serves as an entry point into all things candles, from homemaking and decorating to setting your intention and harnessing the power of aromatherapy. Find out how to use candles for creating your space and why lighting affects your psychological mood. Experience candles in a new, expansive light in this all-encompassing little book. Perfect compliment to candles as the book showcases how to set the mood of your space (and yourself) through the psychology of lighting, specific candle colors for the moment, and the meaning of scent

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Book SynopsisThe Sun acclaimed her as ''the world''s number one healer''. The Independent admitted, ''Those who encounter Betty Shine''s supernatural powers find it hard to remain sceptical.'' Celebrated for her warmth and generosity of spirit, Betty Shine has for years helped and inspired people with her healing powers. Her study of the phenomenon of mind energy, as recounted in her two bestselling books, Mind to Mind and Mind Magic, has brought her a tremendous response. In Mind Waves, the third and final Mind book, Betty Shine explores the waves which we all project and which invade everything around us. By providing simple practical exercises, and by sharing with us personal anecdotes, experiences and feelings, she helps us gain the awareness needed to utilize mind waves in a positive manner. From that point, with a truer understanding of our fears and emotions, we can enhance our own lives and the lives of those about us. Mind Waves completes the psychic course started in MiTrade Review'Her third and most mind-bending book' * Books *

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