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Penguin Putnam Inc Everything Is Temporary
Book SynopsisA beautiful, illustrated reflection on death, mortality, and what it means to be human.It is an unavoidable fact of life that one day, you will die. Until very recently, death was a subject that many people hid from. But in a post-pandemic world in which a new generation is beginning to care for aging parents, it’s time to start talking about dying. In this at-times-heartbreaking yet heartwarming book, author and illustrator Iris Gottlieb explores death from all angles—from the physical, such as the ways your remains could be handled, to the emotional, including grief and grappling with your own mortality. And by the end, you will start to answer the question, So how do you live with death? Part explainer, part conversation-starter, and part helping hand to accept the inevitable, Everything Is Temporary will encourage conversations with loved ones and invite introspection to find more internal peace.
£14.24
Penguin Putnam Inc Everyone is Awful
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Penguin Putnam Inc Me You Us Love
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Random House USA Inc SelfLove in Action
Book SynopsisA practical approach to self-love with evidence-based therapy skills to trust your inner voice, make confident decisions, and live with greater personal empowerment in your relationships, career, and everyday life.Many studies show that self-love is central to good mental health. Self-Love in Action helps you cultivate compassion, accountability, and self-respect in all areas of your life. In this practical, everyday guide, self-love becomes a verb—a moving declaration towards personal empowerment. This psychology-driven book offers proactive strategies to redirect you back to your authentic self by learning to listen to the voice within. Guided by a therapist, you'll confront the past, examine the present, and prepare for the future by setting boundaries, taking accountability, and practicing the ultimate act of self-love. Boost confidence with small rituals that shift the focus from “them” to “me”&mdash
£16.14
Penguin Putnam Inc The Think and Grow Rich Journal
Book SynopsisInspired by the bestselling success manual ever, a practical resource for planning your goals, tracking your progress, and reflecting on your habits and achievementsPut the secrets of success into action with this practical journal based on the classic bestseller Think & Grow Rich. Featuring Napoleon Hill's 13 laws of success as well as key quotes, insights, and takeaways, along with plenty of room to write and record your goals, this well-designed tool will help you stay focused and intentional as you harness the desire, knowledge, persistence, and imagination to achieve your dreams -- and beyond.
£14.24
Penguin Putnam Inc The Stories of This House
Book SynopsisYour home holds many stories of a life well lived-including the joys and the sorrows, the quiet moments, and the milestone celebrations. In THE STORIES OF THIS HOUSE, you are invited to record the treasured memories and the sweet everyday moments that make your house a home. A perfect housewarming gift that can also be picked up at any point to capture the past and present life of your home, this journal will be a cherished keepsake for you and your family to enjoy for generations to come.THE STORIES OF THIS HOUSE includes writing prompts and space to attach photos, so you can commemorate the remodelling and redecorating projects that made the space your own, milestones that happened there, neighbourhood impromptu get-togethers, parties, special visits, and much more. This journal serves as a time capsule to capture the sights, sounds, tastes, and smells of everyday life in your home.
£16.14
Random House USA Inc Overcoming Your Childhood Trauma
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£17.09
Penguin Publishing Group Once Upon a Time I Was . . .
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£15.19
Penguin Publishing Group Too Smart for This
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£16.20
Ebury Publishing The Way Of The Wizard
Book SynopsisIn THE WAY OF THE WIZARD, Deepk Chopra sheds light on 20 life-enhancing principles for rediscovering the magic that we have lost, but that remains within our grasp.
£11.69
Brass Monkey A Useful Guide to Useless Facts That Are Kinda Useful
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£8.55
Harvest House Publishers,U.S. My Reading Life
Book SynopsisThis stylish journal created exclusively for book lovers includes custom reading lists for every genre, charming literary quotes, and plenty of room to record what you’ve read and what you’d love to read. A must-have for serious readers.
£15.75
Hachette Books The Thing You Think You Cannot Do
Book SynopsisFear-of change, of intimacy, of loss, of the unknown-has become a corrosive influence in modern life, eroding our ability to think clearly. Overcoming our fear, says Dr. Gordon Livingston, constitutes the most difficult struggle we face. Dr. Livingston has increasingly found himself prescribing virtues like courage to his patients instead of antidepressants. Now he tells us what we need to do to develop personal virtues in the face of societal and individual fears. He does all this with the crystalline prose and leavening wit that have made him an internationally bestselling author.Trade Review"Thoughtful and thought-provoking...The book will stir your emotions and cause you to think about the things you can do but do not do." ?Bowling Green Daily News
£14.24
Little, Brown Book Group Eric Harrison Teach Yourself to Meditate
Book SynopsisA clear and practical guide to learning meditation techniquesMany people are turning to meditation as an effective way to relax and find inner peace. Regular meditation can help you to combat stress, improve your general health, increase your awareness and boost your capacity to think clearly and creatively. Teach Yourself to Meditate is the ideal guide for everyone who wants to learn this powerful technique. This excellent book explains what meditation is, why it works and how to do it, as well as the 10 core meditation practices which work best for everyone. Throughout the book there are also easy-to-follow exercises and enjoyable ''spot meditations'' which you can do any time, anywhere. By investing just a few minutes a day, you will learn a skill that will greatly improve the quality of your life.Trade ReviewAn excellent book * Daily Mail *A clear and practical guide to learning meditation techniques * Kindred Spirit Magazine *
£14.24
Little, Brown Book Group The NLP Coach A Comprehensive Guide to Personal
Book SynopsisThis is a comprehensive, practical and user-friendly guide to self-coaching using the powerful techniques of NLP (neuro-linguistic programming). The book provides a step-by-step programme to help you achieve success at work and at home. All the essential NLP coaching tools are clearly explained at the beginning of the book, with examples and case histories. The next six sections of the book show you how to coach yourself to success in six key aspects of your life.Enhance your self-esteem Build good relationships and improve your communication skillsMaximise your brain power, accelerate your learning and improve your memoryGenerate health, wealth and happinessManage yourself and others better and make your work more rewardingReach your full potential and become spiritually alive
£15.29
Little, Brown Book Group The Empty Nest Your Changing Family Your New
Book SynopsisNewly updated, The Empty Nest is an uplifting, practical and inspiring guide to adjusting to life after your children leave home.More than half a million parents confront the empty nest for the first time each year. It is one of the most challenging phases of parenting, often creating feelings of loss, lack of purpose and crisis of identity which can lead to depression. Yet it receives little recognition. And contrary to popular opinion it doesn''t only affect women who''ve put their careers on hold: working mothers and fathers suffer too. Equally, it can be a period of liberation and discovery of new challenges, when marriages long overstressed by childcare can be rejuvenated.The Empty Nest includes case studies documenting a wide range of experiences of parents living through an empty nest; expert comment and advice; plenty of practical ideas, inspiration and tips. This encouraging, empowering books helps you to focus on the poTrade Review* 'A big hug of a book. Manages to be both realistic and optimistic - and not at all patronising - at what can be a bleak and frightening time. A lifesaver, opening up all kinds of possibilities * Aggie MacKenzie, TV presenter and journalist *'In THE EMPTY NEST Celia Dodd reminds us that our children continue to need us, just as we continue to value our relationship with our now young adult sons and daughters. This book will guide us as we seek clo *Terri Apter, author of The Myth of Maturity: What Teenagers need from parents to become adults.
£14.24
The History Press Ltd Stop Believing Bullshit and Actually Start
Book SynopsisRenowned leadership coach James Adonis exposes the truth behind the motivational myths that all too often hold us back from making real change in our life. A reality check like no other, Stop Believing Bullsh*t and Actually Help Yourself is among the most refreshing, liberating and surprisingly comforting books you’ll read this year.
£9.49
Little, Brown Book Group Start with Your Sock Drawer
Book SynopsisSpring clean your life with this practical, achievable guide to decluttering from the British Marie KondoWardrobes bursting with unworn clothes.Boxes full of obsolete chargers and neglected children''s toys. A dresser jammed full of mismatched socks. . . Sound familiar? Many of us feel increasingly overwhelmed by the sheer amount of stuff packed into our homes. Being organised at home doesn''t just mean always knowing where you left the remote; it means being able to face the world with a clear mind and increased energy. It all starts at home.But where? When the problem is so vast and we are all so busy, how do you even begin to tackle the clutter mountain? Professional organiser Vicky Silverthorn has the simple answer: start with your sock drawer. Using tried-and-tested methods, Vicky will guide you through practical, bite-sized tasks that will help you achieve a friendly level of organisation throughout your home and a life-changing clarity of mind. With Vicky''s help, you can banish clutter and turn your home into a sanctuary. Perfect for fans of the Netflix series Tidying up with Marie Kondo and followers of Mrs Hinch.Readers love Start With Your Sock Drawer: ''Full of useful tips'' ''Great advice in this concise book, which will get you on your way to better organisation and leading an uncluttered life'' ''As a professional declutterer, this is the only book I regularly recommended to my clients''''Informative and practical'' ''Excellent, sensible advice'' Trade ReviewClients of "avid declutterer" Vicky Silverthorn include model Suki Waterhouse and television presenter Jonathan Ross, who calls her system "life changing". The book's 10 chapters outline how to organise everything from yours socks to your fridge with sections on "letting go" and "simple living" * Daily Express *Start With Your Sock Drawer, a simple guide to living a less cluttered life, gives a host of tips and steps to ridding homes of the clutter and stuff people accumulate over the years * Exmouth Journal *Vicky is a wonder. Her meticulous and practical re-organisation of my wardrobe has freed me from clutter and spared up valuable time . . . She's a life changer, and also great company! * JONATHAN ROSS *Vicky's can do attitude and positivity can make the scariest tasks seem eerily achievable. You'll also have fun along the way! * JAMIE DORNAN *
£12.34
Pan Macmillan The Mindfulness Journal Exercises to help you
Book SynopsisSimple, calming mindfulness exercises for busy modern living.In today's busy world, finding physical and mental space for peace and calm amidst the competing demands of work, family and friends can be a challenge. Mindfulness is a simple and powerful practice that can help you cut through the noise and reclaim tranquillity, wherever you are.The Mindfulness Journal offers an introduction to mindfulness and easy exercises that can be done whether you are sitting at your desk, squeezed on to a crowded train, or standing in line at the supermarket.Beautifully illustrated, with notes pages to record your thoughts, this journal is your indispensable companion to a more peaceful, stress-free day.
£999.99
John Wiley & Sons Inc Quilting For Dummies
Book SynopsisGet the know-how you need to create beautiful quilts and decorative quilted items Quilting is a fun hobby -- but where do you begin? From selecting fabrics and designing a quilt to stitching by hand or machine, this friendly guide shows you how to put all the pieces together -- and create a wide variety of quilted keepsakes for your home.Table of ContentsIntroduction. Part I. Gathering Your Tools and Getting Ready. Chapter 1. The Art of Quilting. Chapter 2. Threads, Needles, and Gadgets - And All That Jazz. Chapter 3. The Piece de Resistance: Fabric. Part II. Planning Your Masterpiece. Chapter 4. A Patch in the Fabric of Time: Designing Quilt Blocks. Chapter 5. Creating and Using Templates. Chapter 6. Playing with Blocks and Borders: Which Way Should They Go? Chapter 7. Using Your Computer as a Crystal Ball. Part III. Sharpening Your Sewing Skills. Chapter 8. Cuts and Creases: Pressing Matters. Chapter 9. Positively Perfect Piecing. Chapter 10. Do You Know the Way to Applique. Part IV. Ahead to the Finish: Quilting the Pieces in Place. Chapter 11. The Plan of Attack: Deciding How to Quilt Your Quilt. Chapter 12. Assembling the Quilt Sandwich. Chapter 13. Ready, Set . . .Quilt! The Inns and Outs of Quilting Your Masterpiece. Chapter 14. Finishing Touches: Bindings and More. Part V. Completing the Circle: Projects to Try. Chapter 15. Fabulous Skill Builders. Chapter 16. Mixed-Technique Projects. Chapter 17. Projects for the Machine Queen. Chapter 18. Small-Scale Projects. Part VI. The Part of Tens. Chapter 19. Ten Quilting Timesavers. Chapter 20. Ten Tips for Displaying Your Art. Chapter 21. Top Ten Criteria Quilting Judges Use. Appendix. Resources for Quilts. Index.
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Thomas Nelson Organize First Decorate Second
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Baker Publishing Group The Productivity Zone A Simple System for Time
Book SynopsisMake your time work for you!We all get twenty-four hours in a day--but it never seems like quite enough time, does it? Morgan Tyree wants to help you take back your time with her proven time management system. With energy and enthusiasm, Morgan shows you how to organize and manage your time so that you can make the best use of your most productive hours. She shows you how to· identify your most productive times each day· regulate between essentials and nonessentials· schedule your three time zones· match your time zones with your capacities· welcome the season of life you''re in· set achievable goals that align with your valuesIf you''ve struggled to find balance and direction in your overloaded life, let Morgan''s system help you discover the freedom of less hustle and more harmony.
£8.92
Baker Publishing Group Healthy Feelings Thriving Faith
Book SynopsisRespected counselors and therapists show you how to understand the emotions of your Enneagram type so you can connect with Jesus, other people, and your true self.
£15.29
John Wiley and Sons Ltd Twelve Years a Slave
Book SynopsisTable of ContentsAn Introduction by David Fiske ix About David Fiske xxxiii About Tom Butler-Bowdon xxxv
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Headline Publishing Group The Little Book of Positivity
Book SynopsisWe live in difficult, stressful times and finding positivity in the little things can sometimes be a challenge. With the endless balance of work, family and the constant buzz of our phones adding to the chaos, it''s important to make sure you can find the light. The Little Book of Positivity offers guidance for when the scales of life are tipped and seeing the cup half full becomes a little more difficult. Packed full of wise words from some of the world''s best-known figures - from ancient philosophers and celebrated writers to modern-day figures - this book will help you change your perspective, shake off the gloom and see life on the brighter side.
£6.99
Welbeck Publishing Group Limited The Little Book of Ikigai
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Austin Macauley Publishers Beneath the Filters
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Austin Macauley Publishers The Healing Power of Pain
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Austin Macauley Publishers Im Trying My Best
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£16.19
Austin Macauley Publishers Life Is A Hotel
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£12.59
Austin Macauley Publishers Modern Manners Navigating in the Digital Age for Gen Z
£11.69
Austin Macauley Publishers Declutter Your Home Streamline Your Life and Accomplish Your Dream Lifestyle
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£9.49
Austin Macauley Publishers Data Rx Navigating COVID19 in era of AI and Machine Learning
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£9.49
Austin Macauley Publishers Why Work Hard
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Tarcher/Putnam,US If You Feel Too Much Expanded Edition Thoughts
Book SynopsisNow in an expanded hardcover edition with new stories—the New York Times bestseller from the founder of To Write Love on Her Arms!In 2006 Jamie Tworkowski wrote a story called “To Write Love on Her Arms,” about helping a friend through her struggle with drug addiction, depression, and self-injury. The piece was so hauntingly beautiful that it quickly went viral, giving birth to a non-profit organization of the same name. Now, To Write Love on Her Arms (TWLOHA) is an internationally recognized leader in suicide prevention and a source of hope, encouragement, and support for people worldwide. If You Feel Too Much is a celebration of hope, wonder, and what it means to be human. From personal stories of struggling on days most people celebrate to words of strength and encouragement in moments of loss, the essays in this book invite readers to believe that it’s okay to admit to pain and okay to ask for help. If You Feel To
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Creative Thinking For Dummies
Book SynopsisA title that can help you apply creative thinking techniques to everything you touch, whether it is that novel you have inside you, the new business idea you've had that will make you the next hot entrepreneur, or whether you would like to share with others (as a teacher or trainer) some new approaches to seeing things differently.Table of ContentsIntroduction 1 About This Book 1 Conventions Used in This Book 2 What You’re Not to Read 2 Foolish Assumptions 3 How This Book Is Organised 3 Part I: Laying the Foundations: Understanding Creativity 3 Part II: Preparing Yourself: Creating Your Creative Mindset 4 Part III: Getting Creative – The Practical Stuff 4 Part IV: Applying Creativity to Your Life 4 Part V: The Part of Tens 4 Icons Used in This Book 5 Where to Go from Here 5 Part I: Laying the Foundations: Understanding Creativity 7 Chapter 1: So What Is Creativity? 9 Seeing Creativity Everywhere 9 Spotting obvious signs of creativity 10 Noticing less obvious signs of creativity 11 Finding Curious Ways to Fulfil Your Curiosity 12 Reconciling paradoxes and juxtapositions 13 Combining the familiar and the strange 13 Entwining the tangible and the elusive 14 Experiencing the seductive and the scary 14 Adapting Strategies to Help You Survive in the Creative World 15 Emulating child’s play 16 Recognising creativity as a necessity – not a luxury 16 Appreciating creativity as your lifeblood 17 Getting into a Creative Frame of Mind 18 Converging and diverging 18 Storming ahead 19 Being physically passive but mentally active 20 Being physically active and mentally alert 20 Programming Yourself for Creativity with Neuro-linguistic Programming 21 Fighting through Uncreative Times 24 Being stuck 25 Getting unstuck 26 Chapter 2: Living in a World of Creativity 27 Searching for Spiritual Expression 28 Embodying spirituality and knowledge in architecture 28 Connecting body, mind and spirit 29 Meeting the Muses 29 Musing with Greeks and Romans 30 Meeting modern muses 31 Finding your own muse 31 Tuning In with Music and Creativity 32 Challenging the Status Quo with Creative Thinking 35 Playing a revolutionary role 35 Working within the system 36 Creating political art 37 Connecting Religion, Politics and Creativity 38 Pomp and propaganda 38 Nudge – when politicians get ideas 39 Shedding Light on the Dark Side of Creativity 43 Limiting beliefs 43 Generating energy and ignoring burn-out 45 Melding creativity and personality 46 Chapter 3: Exploring the Creative Mindset 49 Being Creative – All the Time 50 Realising that you can’t not be creative 50 Exhibiting everyday creativity 51 Knowing creativity when you see it 51 Having the creative touch 52 Knowing the Moment versus Knowing the Outcome 53 A change is as good as a rest 53 And a rest is as good as a change 54 Exploring Different States of Consciousness 54 Memories, dreams and reflections 54 Daydreams, sleep and meditation 56 Being wide awake and curious 58 Altered states – sex, drugs and rock ’n’ roll 59 Exploring the subconscious 60 Understanding Different People and Different Kinds of Creativity 62 Jung’s theories and the foundations of modern personality assessment 62 Convergent and divergent thinking 66 Gender 66 Age 67 Creativity across cultures 67 Beyond the five senses 69 Part II: Preparing Yourself: Creating Your Creative Mindset 71 Chapter 4: Preparing to Be Creative 73 Understanding the Creative Process 74 Opening up to ideas and originality 74 Closing down to solve a problem 74 Changing your mind for a different perspective 75 Capturing Your First Ideas 75 Getting into the Right Space – Mentally and Physically 76 Getting in the mood 76 Setting the scene 77 Flying Solo versus Working in Teams 83 Working alone 84 Working together 84 Having it both ways 86 Assessing Outcomes 87 Did it work? 89 What to do next 91 Chapter 5: Committing to Creativity 93 Creating Continuously – Keeping the Tap Running 94 Being creative for a living 94 Stressing about creativity 95 Achieving the magic 10,000 hours 96 Preparing for good results 96 Living Like Leonardo – Working with Creative Continuity 97 Being insatiably curious – curiosità 98 Testing knowledge through experience – demostrazione 101 Refining the senses – sensazione 103 Embracing ambiguity – sfumato 105 Balancing art and science – arte/scienza 106 Cultivating the finer aspects of life – corporalita 107 Connecting everything – connessione 109 Experiencing a Creative Burst 110 Lighting up – the light bulb effect 110 Exploding with creativity 111 Finding Your Own Creative Style 112 Part III: Getting Creative – The Practical Stuff 113 Chapter 6: Changing Your Mind with Creative Thinking 115 Discovering Ways of Changing Your Mind 116 Getting to Grips with Mind Mapping 118 Designing a mind map 119 Employing Table Games 122 Building with Matchbox and other games 122 Using creativity cards 124 Playing with Language 125 Harnessing the power of metaphor 125 Talking about narrative and trance 127 Finding a way into trance states 131 Using Random Input 133 Playing word games 133 Making complexity simple 135 Transforming language 135 Visualising Success 136 Putting visualisation to work with image streaming 137 Discovering other creative visualisation techniques 138 Chapter 7: Opening Your Mind with Creative Thinking Techniques 141 Generating Ideas with Brainstorming 142 Processing the rules 143 Brainstorming the right way 144 Making refinements for better brainstorming 146 Signing Up To Synectics 150 Inventing a prototype for brainstorming 151 Referring, reflecting and reconstructing 152 Tooling Up with SCAMPER 157 Working with a handy toolbox 157 Using Thinkertoys – a bigger toolbox 160 Thinking Laterally 160 Introducing Parallel Thinking 161 Provoking Provocative Operation 163 Wearing the Six Thinking Hats 164 Chapter 8: Closing In on the Answer: Creative Problem-Solving 169 Working Creatively to Find a Solution 169 Using the Disney Model – Being in Character 170 The dreamer 173 The realist 174 The critic 175 Trusting Young’s Five-Step Technique 176 Using the Whole Brain with Herrmann’s Model 179 Listing dominant types 181 Seeing HBDI in action 182 Putting the Whole Brain Model to work 185 Chapter 9: Playing Creatively 189 Provoking New Ideas with Thought Experiments 190 Drawing and Doodling 192 Drawing on the right side of the brain 192 Seeing passively and actively looking 194 Building a visual vocabulary by asking questions 195 Working with SQVID 199 Playing with paint 203 Playing with Role Play 204 Walking a mile in their shoes 205 Evaluating role play 205 Keeping and Breaking Rules 206 Thinking in and out of the box 207 Encountering blue skies, clouds and storms 208 Choosing chance 209 Having Whole-Body Experiences – Indoors and Out 211 Creating Movement When You Get Stuck 213 Part IV: Applying Creativity to Your Life 215 Chapter 10: Living the Creative Life 217 Living the Benefits of a Creative Life 217 Improving your health 218 Managing stress 219 Living a long life 222 Getting good sleep 222 Measuring wealth 225 Celebrating the Creative Power of Happiness 227 Searching for happiness 227 Failing happily for success 228 Joining the club – happiness is catching on 230 Getting a Sense of Humour 230 Taking humour seriously 231 Laughing at an important subject – deflating the balloon 232 Enjoying humour and creativity together 232 Experiencing Wellbeing 233 Ascending Maslow’s hierarchy of needs 233 Feeling good about yourself 235 Creating a healthy brain 237 Chapter 11: Children and Creativity 239 Looking Inside Children’s Creative Minds 239 Blooming buzzing confusion 240 Modelling mastery 241 Becoming competent 242 Considering what babies do because they don’t know better 244 Playing as a learning method 244 Developing patterns and habits 246 Showing acquired skills through drawing 247 Observing How Education Influences Creativity 251 Debating the purpose of education 252 Balancing rigid and relaxed teaching 252 Applying Creative Thinking Lessons in Daily Life 253 Fostering creativity 253 Getting culture into the bloodstream 254 Partnering with modern technology 255 Chapter 12: Working Creatively 257 Looking at Creative Industries and the Bottom Line 258 Auditing creative business 258 Driving business through the creative engine 259 Moving creativity from back room to front office 260 Generating Ideas that Make Money 261 Putting a premium on creativity 261 Owning ideas that change the world 262 Protecting the Creative Franchise 262 Where there’s a hit there’s a writ 263 Engaging in the eternal battle between artist and producer 264 Instilling Creativity in Companies Large and Small 265 Doing business as usual 265 Drawing creativity from the outside in and inside out 265 Overcoming Resistance to Creativity 266 Living by logic – or not 267 Riding your obsessions into oblivion 268 Planning in a straight line 270 Resisting vision 270 Creating (and Maintaining) a Creative Workplace 271 Choosing a space 271 Making a creative space 272 Living with the Difference between Innovation and Creativity 273 Defining the difference 273 Owning the creativity 274 Making it happen at Saatchi & Saatchi 275 Chapter 13: Embedding Creativity in Your Personal Life 279 Becoming Continuously Creative 280 Changing the habits of a lifetime – or a minute 280 Perseverance versus perseveration 282 Appreciating Creativity and Culture 283 Asking what culture is 285 Pushing the culture button 285 Breaking the barrier – official creativity 286 Celebrating everyday life 286 Discovering Transferable Skills and Resources 287 Trying self-remembering 287 Reaching resourceful states 289 Using Your Creative Awareness 289 Getting serious 290 Joining creative networks online 290 Being in touch with creativity around the world 291 Maintaining a Creative State of Mind with Fun and Games 294 Discovering an app for that 297 Simplifying 298 Noodling and doodling 299 Part V: The Part of Tens 301 Chapter 14: Ten Great Ways to Get Creative 303 Seize the Moment 303 Give Yourself Permission 304 Make Time to Relax, Play and Have Fun 304 Immerse or Isolate Yourself 305 Immersion 305 Isolation 305 Tolerate Ambiguity 305 Find Your Personal Centre 306 Develop Endless Curiosity 306 Make Things Bigger, Smaller, Distorted or Inverted 307 Organise a ‘Creative Heroes’ Dinner Party 308 Indulge in Creative Sleep 308 Chapter 15: Ten Acorns That Became Oak Trees: Great Ideas that Became Reality 309 Gutenberg’s Printing Press 309 Galileo’s Understanding of Mankind’s Place in the Universe 310 Newton’s Insights into the Physical World 310 Henry Ford’s Vision of Modern American Industry 311 Edison’s Persistence and Inspiration 311 Tesla’s Electric Inventions 312 Marconi’s Radio 313 Picasso’s Works of Art 313 Alan Turing’s Modern Computers 314 Richard Feynman – Bongos and Atom Bombs 316 Chapter 16: Ten-Plus Essential Books 317 The Act of Creation by Arthur Koestler 317 Hare Brain, Tortoise Mind by Guy Claxton 318 Secret Knowledge by David Hockney 318 The Power of Creative Intelligence by Tony Buzan 319 Thinkertoys by Michael Michalko 319 The Creative Brain and The Whole Brain Business Book by Ned Herrmann 319 Blink by Malcolm Gladwell 320 How to Think Like Leonardo da Vinci by Michael Gelb 320 Strategies of Genius, Volume One by Robert Dilts 321 Lateral Thinking by Edward de Bono 322 The Art of Innovation by Tom Kelley 322 A Technique for Producing Ideas by James Webb Young 322 Making by Thomas Heatherwick with Maisie Rowe 323 Chapter 17: Ten Inspirational Creative Businesses 325 Saatchi & Saatchi – Bringing World-Changing Creativity 325 The Mind Gym – Instigating Intelligent Interaction 326 Pixar – Creating an Ideas Playground 327 Apple – Sustaining an Atmosphere of Maverick Thinking 328 DPA – Thinking Space 328 LEGO – Building a Business Brick by Brick 329 Chiat\Day – Reinventing Creativity 330 St Luke’s – Redefining Creativity 331 Caffeine – Stimulating Business 331 Jack Tinker – Achieving Creativity Heaven 332 Chapter 18: Ten Unusually Creative Individuals 333 Eric Clapton – Learning His Craft the Hard Way 333 David Hockney – Working at Everyday Creativity 334 Bob Dylan – Reaping the Rewards of Creative Persistence 335 Brian Eno – Being Eclectic 336 Vivienne Westwood & Malcolm McLaren – Producing Punk 336 Benoit Mandelbrot – Fascinating Fractals 337 Anita Roddick – Creating a Body of Work 338 Malcolm Gladwell – Making New Sense 338 Ferran Adrià and El Bulli – Cooking Up Magic 339 Richard Hamilton – Inspiring a Generation 340 Index 341
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Mindfulness For Dummies
Book SynopsisTable of ContentsIntroduction 1 Part 1: Getting Started with Mindfulness 5 Chapter 1: Discovering Mindfulness 7 Chapter 2: Enjoying the Benefits of Mindfulness 21 Part 2: Preparing the Ground for Mindful Living 41 Chapter 3: Making Mindfulness a Daily Habit 43 Chapter 4: Growing Healthy Attitudes 61 Chapter 5: Humans Being Versus Humans Doing 83 Part 3: Practising Mindfulness 101 Chapter 6: Getting Into Formal Mindfulness Meditation Practise 103 Chapter 7: Using Mindfulness for Yourself and Others 131 Chapter 8: Using Mindfulness in Your Daily Life 153 Chapter 9: Establishing Your Own Mindfulness Routine 175 Chapter 10: Dealing with Setbacks and Transcending Distractions 193 Part 4: Reaping the Rewards of Mindfulness 213 Chapter 11: Discovering Greater Happiness 215 Chapter 12: Reducing Stress, Anger and Fatigue 239 Chapter 13: Using Mindfulness to Combat Anxiety, Depression and Addiction 259 Chapter 14: Getting Physical: Healing the Body 287 Chapter 15: Sharing Mindfulness with Children 301 Part 5: The Part of Tens 319 Chapter 16: Ten Top Tips for Mindful Living 321 Chapter 17: Ten Ways Mindfulness Can Really Help You 331 Chapter 18: Ten Mindfulness Myths to Expose 343 Chapter 19: Ten Paths to Further Study 353 Index 361
£16.99
St Martin's Press Ready for Anything
Book SynopsisYou can't control the weather or the world, but with Cynthia Strong''s Ready for Anything by your side, you can handle whatever life throws at you!Real preparedness isn't about stocking an underground bunker with canned ravioli and night-vision goggles. It's about getting your ducks in a row for just a few minutes a day so you can deal with real-life emergencies if and when they occur. From preparing a go-bag of vital supplies to creating a home inventory of your valuables in case of damage, Ready for Anything can help you prep smarter and worry less. With the quick tips, checklists, and valuable information in this reader-friendly emergency guide, you'll be ready for:- Weather emergencies- Natural disasters- Pandemics- Home invasions- Job loss- Illness or injury- Unexpected expenses- The death of a loved oneDon''t miss this easy-to-use planner for preparing your home for emergencies.
£11.89
St Martin's Press Buy the Roses Book the Trip Say the Words
Book SynopsisNo more excuses! Grab hold of each day and live it to the fullest with Buy the Roses, Book the Trip, Say the Words.Inside, you'll find more than 120 pages of encouragement to take chances and breathe life into everything from your wardrobe and walls to your travel and relationships. Each page of this beautifully illustrated journal will inspire you to trust your instincts, follow your best impulses, and live large. Discover what feeds your heart and soul through inspiring words and journaling promptsStop overthinking and create days filled with energy and joyMove past your fears and live with no regrets!Buy the Roses, Book the Trip, Say the Words is your reminder to embrace the adventure in every day and celebrate this crazy yet wonderful gift of life.
£11.99
St Martin's Press The Little Book of Silver Linings
Book SynopsisSky Banyes''s The Little Book of Silver Linings will help you see beauty in even the messiest moments of life. No matter where you're beginning or where you want to go, start right here, right now.There is hope and healing hidden in every challenge, no matter how difficult!Every day isn't 100 percent clear and sunny, but when the inevitable dark clouds come into our lives, we can choose to focus on the glimmers of light peeking through all around us. The Little Book of Silver Linings brings you encouragement through art and words that meet you right where you arewithout dismissing all the difficult feelings you may be going through. You need not linger in a dark place when there is shelter just ahead.- Find space to see possibility in the dark and growth through the rain- Take first steps toward healing from recent or past traumas- Discover all the strength you hold inside and the joy waiting for you in the world
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Castle Point Books One Question a Day Floral
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Pearson Education Understanding Body Language
Book SynopsisTo build rapport, create a positive impression and be an all-round communicator, it is essential for you to be able to read between the lines. Understanding Body Language provides the proven tips, tools and techniques to give you this ability.Table of Contents About the author Acknowledgements Academic references Introduction Chapter 1: Our other language - an introduction Chapter 2: The basic caveats Chapter 3: Personal distance or proxemics Chapter 4: Perception and first impressions Chapter 5: The body language of anxiety Chapter 6: How to control anxiety Chapter 7: Body language for rapport skills Chapter 8: Body language for personal confidence Chapter 9: Body language for assertiveness Chapter 10: Body language and attraction Chapter 11: Body language and personal influence Chapter 12: The hidden language of speech Chapter 13: 75 body-language signs and what they might mean Chapter 14: Putting it into practice Conclusion: Ethics, body language and manipulation Appendix 1: Possible answers to questions raised in the book Appendix 2: Possible answers to the picture challenges on pages 199-202 Index
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Pearson Education Head Start
Book SynopsisIan Price is a performance psychologist specialising in developing mental toughness skills in others. He has worked with leaders in companies including CA Technologies, BT, EMC, Worldpay, MoneyGram, Enterprise Inns and De Vere Venues. Following a degree in English Literature from Magdalen College, Oxford and a twenty year career in industry including a number of leadership roles - Ian completed an MSc in Organisational Behaviour from Birkbeck College in 2010. In 2011 Ian published The Activity Illusion described as A book we all need to read by the Chartered Management Institute.Table of Contents PART 1: Beliefs Chapter 1 Ten myths about achieving your goals Chapter 2 Managing your negative emotional chatter Chapter 3 Reframing your beliefs by building a growth mindset Chapter 4 Dealing with setbacks PART 2: Behaviours Chapter 5 Identifying your goals Chapter 6 Cultivating the ability to persist Chapter 7 Learning self-control PART 3: Best practice Chapter 8 Focus – removing time as an excuse Chapter 9 Think like an athlete Chapter 10 The virtuous habits of high performance Conclusion: Head-start-to-finish Appendix Notes Index
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Pearson Education Limited The Rules of Living Well A Personal Code for a
Book SynopsisRichard Templar is the author of the international bestselling Rules books. Over 2 million people around the world have enjoyed and now play by Richard Templar's Rules. The complete list of titles is as follows: The Rules of Life, The Rules of Work, The Rules of Management, The Rules of Wealth, The Rules of Parenting, The Rules of Love, The Rules to Break, The Rules of People, The Rules of Thinking, and The Rules of Living Well.Table of ContentsBalance 1 It's not all about you 2 It's not all about other people 3 Look outwards 4 Stay out of the sand 5 Follow your ups and downs 6 Draw tidy lines 7 Remember what you're balancing 8 Do what you want now 9 Live in the past, the present and the future Confidence 10 Your feelings are your own 11 Know yourself 12 Accept your weaknesses 13 Like yourself 14 Words can change you 15 Difference is a good thing 16 Don't assume the worst Resilience 17 You're in charge 18 You're not alone 19 Steel beats iron 20 Hit the off button 21 Be prepared 22 Get it in writing 23 Weigh yourself up 24 Go easy 25 You think therefore you are 26 Find the humour Exercise 27 Think yourself exercised 28 You can't avoid exercise 29 Exercise isn't a dirty word 30 It's not about how you look 31 Habit is a good thing ... 32 ... but you're in charge 33 Keep a lid on it Relaxation 34 Find your space 35 Keep it quick 36 Train your mind to relax 37 Plan your breaks 38 You won't relax if you don't try 39 Live in the present 40 Relax holistically 41 Get out of yourself 42 Get a good night's sleep 43 Love the sunshine 44 Zen it Food 45 You really are what you eat 46 Don't get picky 47 Nurture your relationship 48 Understand your issues 49 Beware food rules 50 Don't diet 51 Don't get hooked on sugar 52 Food isn't wicked 53 It's not all about your weight 54 Enjoy! Learning 55 Pick what you enjoy 56 Find motivation 57 Decide what you want to show for it 58 Stay out of the ruts 59 Find your forte 60 Get your hands dirty 61 Enjoy your mistakes 62 Don't slow down 63 You can't turn it off 64 Reflect Parenthood 65 Remember to drain the swamp 66 Nobody's perfect 67 Know yourself 68 Trust your own judgement 69 Be honest with yourself 70 Communicate 71 Nurture your relationship 72 Stay healthy At work 73 Stay motivated 74 Don't up the ante 75 Create boundaries 76 Have switch-off time 77 Be flexible 78 Stay in synch 79 Enjoy your surroundings 80 Create order 81 Move 82 Take a day off 83 Talk 84 Mind the team Retirement 85 Now is not forever 86 You don't have to do it all at once 87 When the kids fly, you can too 88 Manage your family 89 Redraw your relationship 90 You can't do nothing 91 Age gracefully 92 Learn to accept help 93 Know your doctor 94 Say what you're thinking Challenge 95 Expect the unexpected 96 It is what it is 97 Embrace the change 98 Ride the shock wave 99 There are no shortcuts 100 Forgive and don't forget
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John Wiley & Sons Making Friends as an Adult For Dummies
Book SynopsisMake lasting friendships at any age Making Friends as an Adult For Dummies helps you overcome the challenges of building friendships, forming new bonds, and meeting new people. First, you'll learn what your friendship needs are and decide what kind of friends you'd like to meet. Then you'll get concrete advice for building a new social circle, turning acquaintances into good friends, and letting go of friendships that just aren't working out. Single or married, parent or childfree, many people face these same challenges. This Dummies guide will show you that you aren't alone and will help you discover sustainable ways to overcome loneliness, keep friendships going despite occasional tension, and build your family of choice. Assess your friendship needs and learn how to find people who would make good friendsGain the communication skills to resolve conflict in new and existing platonic relationshipsOvercome your fear of rejection and learn to politely end friendships that aren't workingLearn to be a good friend and deepen the friendships you build Make friends after retirement, relocation, extended isolationor just because friends are nice to have. Making Friends as an Adult For Dummies is the judgment-free book that makes it easy.
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Jossey Bass Hang in There Mama
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Wiley-Blackwell Biohack Me The Practical Guide to Everyday
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