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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsAbout the Author ix About Lansons xi Acknowledgements xiii Preface xv Chapter 1 Our Brain 3 Chapter 2 Our Brain and Emotion 25 Chapter 3 Our Brain and Memory 49 Chapter 4 Our Brain and Attention 75 Chapter 5 Our Brain and Language 93 Chapter 6 Our Brain and Visual Perception 123 Chapter 7 Our Brain and Biases 143 Chapter 8 Our Brain and Creativity 171 Chapter 9 Our Brain and Change 197 Chapter 10 Our Brain and Stress 221 Chapter 11 Our Brain and Leadership 245 Chapter 12 Our Brain and Lifestyle 275 And finally . . . 311 A Note on Neurocomms 313 Index 315

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Book SynopsisLearn to mitigateyour angerand take charge of your life Everyone experiences anger from time to time, but when left unchecked or unbridled, this normal human emotion can becomedisruptiveanddamagerelationships. Ifyou're ready to stop lettingangercontrol your life,turn toAnger ManagementForDummies.Thistrusted sourcegivesyoutoolsto identify the source ofyourangerwhether it's fear, depression, anxiety, or stressandoffers ways todeal with the flight or fightinstinctthat anger produces,allowing you torelease yourselfand your lifefrom itsgrip. Anger ManagementForDummiesoutlinesspecific anger management methods, skills, and exercisesthat you can use to take control of yourfeelings and actions.It provides: Information on the different kinds of rage, includingroad, air, andofficeA look atIntermittent Explosive Disorder(IED)and how tomanageaggressionAdvice onhow to deal with angry childrenandteensDetails onhow anger is related to the fight, flight, or freeze response of thenervous system and prepares you to fight (for good or bad) Overcoming anger issues requires support, mindfulness, and a bit of practiceall of which this book provides.When you're ready toface your triggers andchange your perspective on the emotions of anger or rage,letAnger ManagementForDummiesgive youthehelping handyouneed. Table of ContentsIntroduction 1 Part 1: Getting Started with Anger Management 5 Chapter 1: Understanding Anger 7 Chapter 2: Finding Your Anger Profile 15 Chapter 3: Deciding Whether to Change 35 Part 2: Rethinking Anger 53 Chapter 4: Jump-Starting Anger Management 55 Chapter 5: Connecting Events to Thoughts and Feelings 67 Chapter 6: Reexamining Angry Thoughts 77 Chapter 7: Taking the Focus Off Yourself 99 Part 3: Equipping Yourself with Anger Management Tools 109 Chapter 8: Communicating Assertively with Compassion 111 Chapter 9: Mindfully Managing Anger 129 Chapter 10: Practicing Non-Angry Responses 139 Part 4: Managing Anger Hotspots 153 Chapter 11: When You Are Morally Outraged 155 Chapter 12: Dealing with Anger at Work 167 Chapter 13: Understanding and Helping Angry Children and Teens 183 Chapter 14: Subduing Anger in Intimate Relationships 203 Chapter 15: Rage Behind the Machine 215 Part 5: Handling Anger from the Past 225 Chapter 16: Letting Go of Past Anger 227 Chapter 17: Finding Forgiveness 241 Chapter 18: Preventing Relapse 249 Part 6: Living Beyond Anger 257 Chapter 19: Soothing Stress 259 Chapter 20: Balancing Your Body 275 Chapter 21: Building Social Support 293 Chapter 22: Finding Meaning and Purpose 303 Part 7: The Part of Tens 313 Chapter 23: Ten Ways to Deal with Angry People 315 Chapter 24: Ten Ways to Decrease Anger with Compassion 323 Chapter 25: Ten Anti-Anger Thoughts 327 Index 335

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Book SynopsisTake charge of your personal health and well-being with this trusted, all-in-one guide to self-care There's an old saying that goes, You can't pour from an empty cup. It means that you can't take care of others unless you take care of yourself. And it's never been truer than it is today. In Self-Care All-in-One For Dummies, you'll master the fundamentals of making sure that your cup is always full, so you can give to others without draining your reserves of energy and health. From mindfulness to resilience, fitness, and clean eating, this comprehensive resource takes a holistic look at what it means to take care of yourself and offers you a how-to guide to healthy and fulfilling behaviors. In this book, you'll find: Concrete strategies for incorporating self-care practices into your busy, everyday lifeDiscussions of how to manage stress and maintain a mindful and calm demeanor and attitude in the face of modern challengesAn emphasis on being kind and gentle with yourself, ensuring that you don't hold yourself to an impossible or unrealistic standard We're all looking to improve our lives, lift our spirits, and increase our well-being. Self-Care All-in-One For Dummies proves that, while perfection may be out of reach for all of us, you can make meaningful progress toward happiness and fulfilment by taking small, manageable steps towards a calmer, more grounded you.Table of ContentsIntroduction 1 Book 1: Being Present through Mindfulness 5 Chapter 1: Discovering Mindfulness 7 Chapter 2: Enjoying the Benefits of Mindfulness 19 Chapter 3: Making Mindfulness a Daily Habit 33 Chapter 4: Humans Being Versus Humans Doing 47 Chapter 5: Using Mindfulness for Yourself 61 Chapter 6: Using Mindfulness in Your Daily Life 73 Book 2: Treating Yourself with Compassion 91 Chapter 1: Exploring Self-Compassion 93 Chapter 2: The Self-Compassion Road Ahead 109 Chapter 3: Common Humanity: Connection and Belonging 129 Chapter 4: Cultivating Your Innate Kindness 149 Chapter 5: Discovering Core Values: Your Inner Compass 159 Book 3: Facing Challenges with Resilience 173 Chapter 1: Embarking on the Journey to Resilience 175 Chapter 2: The Basis of Resilience: Harmony Versus Stress 187 Chapter 3: Developing Mental Toughness and Clarity 199 Chapter 4: Achieving Emotional Equilibrium 211 Chapter 5: Improving Your Relationship with Yourself 221 Book 4: Feeling Better with a Bit of Fitness 241 Chapter 1: Cardio Crash Course: Getting the Right Intensity 243 Chapter 2: Exercising Outdoors 255 Chapter 3: Strengthening and Lengthening Your Muscles 269 Chapter 4: All about Yoga 289 Chapter 5: Choosing an Exercise Class or Virtual Workout 303 Book 5: Providing Your Body with Top-Notch Nutrition 315 Chapter 1: Eating Clean for a Healthier Body, Mind, and Soul 317 Chapter 2: Applying Eating Clean Principles to Daily Living 331 Chapter 3: Nutrition Basics: You Really Are What You Eat 345 Chapter 4: Eat More, Eat Often 375 Book 6: Scaling Back the Stress in Your Life 387 Chapter 1: Getting a Handle on the Causes and Effects of Stress 389 Chapter 2: Relaxing Your Body 403 Chapter 3: Finding More Time 425 Chapter 4: Stress-Reducing Organizational Skills 447 Chapter 5: De-Stressing at Work 467 Book 7: Reining In Online Activities 485 Chapter 1: Defining and Overcoming Internet Addiction in a Nutshell 487 Chapter 2: Discovering What Makes the Internet and Smartphones So Addictive 499 Chapter 3: Examining the Addictive Nature of Social Media 511 Chapter 4: The Endless Stream: Binge Watching TV and Online Entertainment 523 Chapter 5: Adopting Self-Help Strategies 533 Index 549

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Book SynopsisYour essential guide to beating burnout and finding fulfillment Chronic, unmanaged stressat work, at home, or in other areas of lifecan lead to burnout. Burnout For Dummies shows you the way toward understanding and overcoming this all-to-common condition of modern life. Many of us find ourselves living in a state of constant resignation, which sucks the joy out of life and can be detrimental to our physical health. The tips and exercises in this book can help you minimize stress, become more resilient and create a happier, healthier, and more satisfying life. Mindfulness and resilience guru Dr. Eva Selhub offers a science-based plan that you can use to destress, build inner resources and coping skills, and start enjoying life (and work) again. Listen to guided meditations that you can do anytime, anywhere to help cultivate mindfulness and manage your stressDiscover tips for reconnecting to the joy that you felt before burnout took overOvercome the heavy burden of burnout and learn how you can find a pace for your life that feeds, rather than depletes youFind true fulfillment in your work and obligations with proven techniques for loving yourself and your life Burnout For Dummies is the essential guide for anyone feeling overwhelmed, overworked, stressed out, run-down, and ready to make a change.Table of ContentsIntroduction 1 Part 1: Turning the Tide on the Burnout Epidemic 5 Chapter 1: So You Think You’re Burned Out 7 Chapter 2: Exploring the Scope and Impact of Burnout 27 Chapter 3: Getting Ready to Tackle Burnout 45 Part 2: Sorting Out the Sources of Burnout 63 Chapter 4: What Caused Your Burnout? 65 Chapter 5: Examining Your Relationship with Burnout 83 Chapter 6: Deciding Whether You and Your Job Are a Good Fit 103 Chapter 7: When Caring Is Your Job: Dealing with Compassion Fatigue 119 Part 3: Building Essential Resources for Navigating Burnout 137 Chapter 8: Building a Foundation of Awareness with Mindfulness 139 Chapter 9: Being Kind to Yourself 157 Chapter 10: Cultivating a Safe and Brave Inner Space for Change 175 Chapter 11: Cultivating the Infrastructure That Supports Your Life Force 193 Chapter 12: Establishing High-Quality Connections 215 Part 4: Beyond Burnout and Toward Resilience: Flourishing and Thriving 231 Chapter 13: Charting the Course from Burnout to Resilience 233 Chapter 14: Creating Conditions for You to Flourish 251 Chapter 15: Building a Culture of Care and Flourishing 267 Part 5: The Part of Tens 281 Chapter 16: Ten Ways to Use Your Body to Ease Your Mind 283 Chapter 17: Ten Tips to Foster Flourishing at Work 293 Index 301

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Book SynopsisSoft skills make the hard skills work! Soft skills are the personal qualities that make you a great communicator, problem solver, and leader on the joband in your personal life. Soft Skills For Dummies helps you hone in on the traits you already haveor fine tune the ones that may need some extra attentionto market yourself as a workplace leader who's in touch with what today's employers are looking for: people who can lead and inspire through interpersonal communication, cultural awareness, time management, teamwork, critical thinking, and problem solving. Sharpen the skills you need for a successful career Improve your ability to work with others Become a more confident job seeker and leader Grasp the concept of soft skills through real-world applications, inspirational stories, and industry spotlights With content based on a time-tested curriculum designed to prepare you for work and life success, this book is packed with everything you need to build your soft skills to make the Table of ContentsIntroduction 1 Part 1: Laying Down a Solid Foundation with Soft Skills 5 Chapter 1: Seeing What Soft Skills Are All About 7 Chapter 2: Going Far with a Great Attitude 17 Chapter 3: Cultivating Top-Notch Character Traits 35 Part 2: Going Even Further with Soft Skills 47 Chapter 4: Being Clear with Interpersonal Communication 49 Chapter 5: Respecting Diversity and Developing Cultural Awareness 63 Chapter 6: Making an Impression with Your Appearance and Manners 77 Chapter 7: Staying on Top of Things with Time Management 87 Chapter 8: Navigating the Dynamics of Working with Others 99 Chapter 9: Applying Critical Thinking to Problems 111 Chapter 10: Building a Strong Work Ethic 123 Chapter 11: Leading from Anywhere in the Organization 133 Part 3: Applying Soft Skills in Specific Situations 143 Chapter 12: Bringing Your Soft Skills to Life 145 Chapter 13: Showing Off Your Soft Skills to Prospective Employers 155 Part 4: The Part of Tens 165 Chapter 14: Ten Inspiring Soft Skills Phrases 167 Chapter 15: Ten Ways to Grow Your Soft Skills 173 Index 177

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsIntroduction 1 Part 1: The Basic Building Blocks of German 7 Chapter 1: Laying the Foundations of German 9 Chapter 2: Assembling the Basic Tools for German Sentences 29 Chapter 3: Sorting Out Word Gender and Case 45 Chapter 4: Building Your Word Power 61 Part 2: Focusing on the Present 77 Chapter 5: Grasping the Present Tense 79 Chapter 6: Asking and Answering Intelligently; Giving Orders 97 Chapter 7: In the Mood: Combining Verbs with Modal Auxiliaries 121 Chapter 8: Sorting Out Separable- and Inseparable-Prefix Verbs 141 Part 3: Adding Flair to Your Conversations 159 Chapter 9: Sounding More Like a Native with Verb Combinations 161 Chapter 10: Adding Adjectives for Description 175 Chapter 11: Comparing with Adjectives and Adverbs 197 Chapter 12: Connecting with Conjunctions 217 Chapter 13: Your Preposition Primer 231 Part 4: Looking Back and Ahead: Talking about the Past and the Future 247 Chapter 14: Conversing about the Past: Perfecting the Present Perfect 249 Chapter 15: Narrating the (Simple) Past: Fact and Fiction 263 Chapter 16: Looking to the Future (And Avoiding It) 281 Part 5: The Part of Tens 293 Chapter 17: Ten Tips for Optimizing Your German 295 Chapter 18: Ten Pitfalls to Avoid in German 301 Part 6: Appendixes 307 Appendix A: Verb Charts 309 Appendix B: English-German Dictionary 319 Appendix C: German-English Dictionary 323 Index 327

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Book SynopsisCongratulations! You have discovered a self-care tool that's more than a social media prop in Story of My F*cking Life, a bibliophile's journal from the viral Instagram sensation @storyofmyfuckinglife. In this hilarious journal, you'll find illustrated spot-on book covers and journaling prompts that capture the mundane woes and everyday challenges that you're technically not allowed to complain about but are definitely thinking about. Whatever life throws at you, you'll find support for life's little injustices, plus the space to commiserate and reflect. Hilariously relatable book covers capture everyday sh*tshows Journaling prompts bring you creative release from the madness Inspiration helps you barrel ahead with or without your sanity intact

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Book SynopsisMichael Heppell is the bestselling author of Flip It; Brilliant Life; Five Star Service and How to Save an Hour Every Day. As a professional speaker and personal life coach he works with leading companies, individuals and organisations across the UK and globally.Trade Review'The realisation that good is no longer good enough will positively change you and transform your business for ever.' Jonathan Raggett, MD Red Carnation Hotels and Hotelier of the Year 'Pull up your socks and dismiss self-doubt to reach your potential. Feel a little lost or a bit deflated? I recommend this book whole heartedly.' Sara Cox, BBC Radio 2 DJ and Presenter 'There are many ways to be average but only one to be brilliant. Michael Heppell knows the difference and he'll show you how.' Patrick Kielty, Comedian 'I enjoyed Michael Heppell's 'How To Be Brilliant' so much I asked him to be my Coach' Simon Woodroffe OBE, Founder of YO! Sushi and YotelTable of Contents About the author So why a Tenth Anniversary Edition? Introduction 1. A brilliant life balance 2. The five characteristics of brilliant people 3. Brilliant goal-setting 4. Time to be brilliant 5. Brilliant belief systems 6. Brilliant rock-busting 7. I need your help 8. Brilliant values 9. Brilliant teams 10. Brilliant vision 11. Brilliance into action: Time for a review 12. How to be ‘brilliant-er’: The next level! 13. Overcoming obstacles: What stops brilliance? 14. Brilliant life lessons 15. Brilliance uncovered How to be Brilliant exercise checklist Appendix: Michael Heppell Ltd company values Thank you to... Index

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Book SynopsisBeing brilliant at networking is the essential skill for personal and career success, whether going after a dream job, branching out and starting a business or simply to meet new people.Table of Contents 1 What is networking? 2 Where you are now 3 Why network 4 Your networking goals 5 Your networking mission 6 Your attitudes and beliefs 7 Your confidence 8 Your motivation 9 Share your goals 10 Find your network 11 Networking groups 12 Networking in the virtual community 13 Your business card 14 First impressions 15 The art of conversation 16 Handling rejection 17 The elevator pitch 18 Follow-up 19 Sharing information 20 Manage your network 21 Grow your network 22 Networking in organisations 23 Bonus chapter: Social capital – success is social 24 Bonus chapter: Over to you! Networking activities

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Book SynopsisDr Michael Sinclair is a Consultant Counselling Psychologist and the Clinical Director of City Psychology Group (CPG) in London, UK. He is an Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society, a Registered Practitioner Psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council as well as a Chartered Scientist, registered with the Science Council, UK. He has provided the highest quality psychological interventions, including therapy and coaching, to individuals, couples, families, groups and teams for over 16 years. He acts as the consultant to a growing number of corporate human resources and occupational health departments based in the City of London as well as internationally, assisting with employees' stress management and productivity, and provides corporate training to leadership teams and key executives working across a range of industries within both the private and public sector. With his approach firmly rooted in contextual behavioural science, he has expertise inTrade Review'Working with Mindfulness is an engaging and practical guide to reducing stress, transcending setbacks and enhancing performance at work. With more than 50 mindfulness exercises, it’s a perfect introduction to a more fulfilling way of working.’ Arianna Huffington, Editor-in-Chief of The Huffington Post and author of The Sleep Revolution 'Working with Mindfulness is a practical guide for working people about how to reduce individual stress by doing a number of simple exercises while at work. It is well written, simple to follow and can make a difference to you and your colleagues to cope with pressures of the modern workplace.” Professor Sir Cary Cooper, Manchester Business School, University of Manchester 'Mindfulness and compassion can help us create better lives and more creative and collaborative workplaces. This fun and intensely pragmatic book shows us how.' Russell Kolts, Ph.D. Professor of Psychology, Eastern Washington University and Author of Living with an Open Heart 'Excellent book with extensive information and practical guidance to help you clearly learn and understand how to use mindfulness at work.' JP Dallmann, International Banker and Author, Specialist in Business and People Transformation, Leadership and Innovation, VCC UK 'The delightfully accessible style of this book reveals profound and transformative truths. It will guide you in direct mindfulness practices, while also skilfully addressing important areas such as ethics at work and scientific evidence for mindfulness. Michael and Josie manage to inspire without intimidating, and to teach without preaching, in their guide for waking up at work.' Martin Aylward, Founding Teacher, MindfulnessTrainingInstitute.com 'Practical, engaging, and fun to read, this book is a comprehensive guide to the benefits of mindfulness at work.' Ruth Baer, Professor of Psychology, University of Kentucky 'Working with Mindfulness is a wonderfully pragmatic book full of down-to-earth-easy-to-use ways to bring the power of mindfulness into the workplace. If every business got this book and used it, the world would be a much better place.' Kevin L. Polk, Ph.D., Clinical Psychologist and ACT Matrix Trainer, The Psychological Flexibility Group 'An excellent practical guide to managing stress in the workplace and beyond.' Martin Zetter, former Senior Economist, Macfarlanes 'Perfectly shows how busy workers can easily use mindfulness skills, in order to improve their health and productivity. Mindfulness can sometimes seem otherworldly, but this book shows how people can easily use and apply these key skills without interrupting the demands of their daily lives’. Frank W. Bond, Ph.D., Professor of Psychology and Management, Director of the Institute of Management Studies, Goldsmiths, University of London 'Full of fresh, no-nonsense advice. If you care about the health, wellbeing and happiness of your team and are passionate about increasing their loyalty, confidence and success you can’t afford to not to read this book. I learnt so much.’ Gina Ritchie, Buying Director, Liberty Ltd ‘Combining the burgeoning evidence base from mindfulness research with cutting edge insights from contextual behavioural science, (ACT) this book will convince both boardroom strategist and beleaguered workplace warrior - especially when they engage with the copious suggestions for personal practice - that mindfulness at work addresses both boTable of Contents Chapter 1 - Using Mindfulness at Work Chapter 2 - Improve Focus and Productivity Chapter 3 - Boost Confidence Chapter 4 - Get Creative Chapter 5 - Succeed in Teams Chapter 6 - Maintain Peak Performance Chapter 7 - Build a Healthier Business Chapter 8 - Mindfulness Here and Now Notes and references Recommended Reading Further Useful Resources Index

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Book SynopsisA clear breakdown of polyamory for beginners and the newly polyamorous Polyamory literally means more love. Twenty-first century polyamory is the practice of engaging in multiple intimate relationships at the same time, with the full consent of all partners. Polyamory For Dummies gives you the lowdown on this expansive form of consensual non-monogamy, so you can go forth and prosper in whatever ways you choose. This straightforward, research-backed, and nuanced guidebook helps the poly-curious become poly-fluent. Embark on your non-monogamous journey via a healthy and sustainable path, with answers to all your big questions: Is polyamory is right for you? What does the ethical mean in non-monogamy? How do polyamorous people deal with jealousy and conflict among partners? Is it possible to open up an existing monogamous relationship? Find out everything you've been wanting to know, with this big-hearted, yet practical Dummies guide. Learn about primary partners, secondary partners, metamours, and polyculesDiscover how polyamorous relationships function, and how to co-create the right form for you and your partnersUnderstand the universality of jealousy and learn how to deal with it constructivelyGet insights into centering consent, dating as a poly person, coming out poly, multi-gender and multi-sexuality polycules, parenting while poly, disability, aging, and more! Everyday people curious about or exploring multi-partner, ethically non-monogamous relationships will love the practical advice and broad range of examples in Polyamory For Dummies.

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Book SynopsisIT'S TIME FOR A RADICAL AWAKENING. IT'S TIME FOR WOMEN TO RISE. Are you tired of being asked to lean in, perform and conform? The truth is that women today are still restricted by pervasive ideas about how we should behave and what's possible for us. In Women Rising, you'll discover how to recognise and resist the forces that define and confine how you work, lead and live. From bestselling author and award-winning empowerment expert Megan Dalla-Camina, Women Rising will help you break free from the forces that limit your potential. Inside, you'll discover the paradoxes of power that hold women back. You'll unravel the archetypes of the inner criticsuch as the Perfectionist, the People Pleaser and the Good Girlthat feed the stories keeping you stuck. Plus, you'll find practical, tested tools and strategies to help you craft a future where you succeed on your own terms. It's time to rise and to step into your power. Let this guide light the way.

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Book Synopsis''A joy to read.'' You Magazine''Move over, Marie Kondo, it''s all about washing not tidying in 2021 and it''s down to one man - Patric Richardson.'' The Times''This slim volume, its breezy pages of tips and anecdotes, stories and, in the back, recipes, is a lovely salve. One would be very fortunate, I think, to be Richardson''s friend or neighbour, to share his optimism and joy in life''s seemingly small things.'' Washington Post''Look after your laundry, and your soul will look after itself.'' W. Somerset MaughamDoing laundry is rarely anyone''s favourite task. But to Patric Richardson, laundry isn''t just fun - it''s a way of life. Sorting your laundry? It''s not all about whites and darks. Pondering the wash cycles? Every load, even delicates, should be washed using express or quick-wash on warm. Facing expensive dry cleaning bills? You''ll learn how to wash everything - yes everything - at

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Book Synopsis''Comforting, wise and so empowering.'' Kirsty Gallagher, author of bestseller Lunar Living''A beautiful, vulnerable and cosmic journey through Caggie''s life, lessons and love.'' Steven Bartlett, author of Happy Sexy MillionaireWhat if there was a simple explanation for the turbulence and challenges of your twenties? What if every obstacle you faced, whether in love, your career or in your own relationship to your self, had a greater purpose all along?In Saturn Returns, Caggie Dunlop and astrologer Noura Bourni, unpack the astrological phenomenon that holds the answers to these all-important questions.Your Saturn Return occurs in your late twenties as the planet Saturn re-enters the position it was in when you were born. This transit is considered an essential time of reckoning and renewal, and an opportunity to step into your higher self. For Caggie Dunlop this period of her life was transfoTrade ReviewA beautiful, vulnerable and cosmic journey through Caggie's life, lessons and love. This book made me curious, it made me question and it affirmed how human all of our struggles are. * Steven Bartlett, author of bestseller Happy Sex Millionaire *A spirit guide for your Saturn return. A wise, comforting, empowering read that will guide you through one of the most transformational phases of your life. * Kirsty Gallagher, author of bestseller Lunar Living *

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Book SynopsisWe are so ordinary and so precious.Sometimes life feels dark and full of big questions: who am I? Where did I come from? Where should I go? But maybe it''s not that complicated.There are so many things you can''t control, and that''s okay. Let an ordinary seal, and her little octopus friend, remind you that you can do better, but you don''t have to. That everyone makes mistakes. That no matter how hard life might feel, we could always lie down for a while and do nothing.Everybody lives with a piece of sealf they''ve tried to hide because it might get hurt too easily. Let this uplifting and beautifully illustrated book give you the courage to embrace this part of you, see the strength of it, and let it be your refuge and friend. Welcome to sealf-care.

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Book SynopsisSo, you''ve tried all the normal self-care tips and energising rituals but you''re confused because none of the techniques are working for you. That''s OK! Maybe you just haven''t found the right self-care habits that relate to your specific star sign! You''re a Taurus - you need gardening, painting and cooking up your favourite dish!Your body is a temple and you need to slow down every once in a while and put yourself first. This is a guide specifically tailored to your needs - we know you Taurus are focused and hard-working, so let us empower you to take care of yourself and vitalise your mind, body and spirit to be your best self.* Each book focuses on a wide range of easy and inspiring self-care practices and rituals specifically geared to your sun-sign personality, providing all the information you''ll need to understand your sun-sign qualities and potentials and how to enhance these personal strengths.Other books in the series Astrolo

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Book SynopsisSo, you''ve tried all the normal self-care tips and energising rituals but you''re confused because none of the techniques are working for you. That''s ok! You just haven''t found the right self-care habits that relate to your specific star sign! You''re a Leo - you need to do some pilates, volunteering or go to the theatre!Your body is a temple and you need to slow down every once in a while and put yourself first. This is a guide specifically tailored to your needs - we know you Leos are generous and bold, so let us empower you to take care of yourself and vitalise your mind, body and spirit to be your best self.* Each book focuses on a wide range of easy and inspiring self-care practices and rituals specifically geared to your sun-sign personality, providing all the information you''ll need to understand your sun-sign qualities and potentials and how to enhance these personal strengths.Other books in the series Astrology for S

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Book SynopsisSo, you''ve tried all the normal self-care tips and energising rituals but you''re confused because none of the techniques are working for you. That''s ok! You just haven''t found the right self-care habits that relate to your specific star sign! You''re a Scorpio - you need to do a puzzle, go rock climbing or yoga!Your body is a temple and you need to slow down every once in a while and put yourself first. This is a guide specifically tailored to your needs - we know you Scorpios are passionate and determined, so let us empower you to take care of yourself and vitalise your mind, body and spirit to be your best self.*Each book focuses on a wide range of easy and inspiring self-care practices and rituals specifically geared to your sun-sign personality, providing all the information you''ll need to understand your sun-sign qualities and potentials and how to enhance these personal strengths.Other books in the series Astrology for Sel

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Book SynopsisSo, you''ve tried all the normal self-care tips and energising rituals but you''re confused because none of the techniques are working for you. That''s ok! You just haven''t found the right self-care habits that relate to your specific star sign! You''re an Aquarius - you need to do stretching, hiking or spend time with family or friends!Your body is a temple and you need to slow down every once in a while and put yourself first. This is a guide specifically tailored to your needs - we know you Aquarius are quirky and unique, so let us empower you to take care of yourself and vitalise your mind, body and spirit to be your best self.*Each book focuses on a wide range of easy and inspiring self-care practices and rituals specifically geared to your sun-sign personality, providing all the information you''ll need to understand your sun-sign qualities and potentials and how to enhance these personal strengths.Other books in the serie

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Book SynopsisFrom the New York Times bestselling author of Unf*ck Yourself comes tough-love that explains what makes relationships work: you taking responsibility to fix yourself.''Love is patient, love is blind. . .'' Until it''s not. Then what?No matter how much advice we get or how much work we do on our ''stuff'', nothing ever seems to make the difference. The truth of it is, you''re woefully ill-equipped for one of the most life-defining things you will ever take on - being in a committed relationship.Whether you''re currently in one, want to be in one, half in-half out, getting over one, married, single, separated, divorced, or just overwhelmed with the whole thing, let''s cut through the morass of relationship schtick and put you back in charge. No flowery BS, no woo-woo strategies, systems, or techniques, just real talk, for real people who want a real relationship that actually works.Trade ReviewA must-read for strategic advice on how to have lasting, fulfilling relationships. If you're single, this book is for you. If you're in a committed relationship, this book is for you. If you're divorced, this book is for you. Simply put, a better you awaits. -- Men’s JournalNew York Times bestselling author Gary John Bishop doles out tough love about what makes relationships work, and how to look inward when problems occur. -- US Weekly

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Book SynopsisDiscover a powerful and positive mindset each day of the year with uplifting insights and motivational Bible verses provided by #1 New York Times bestselling author Joyce Meyer.The Book of Psalms offers readers ways to rejoice in prayer, to bow in worship, and to exalt God for all he does and for all his blessings to us, and at the heart of Psalms, there is a deep trust in God. When you spend time with God-reading His Word, listening, and praying for His direction-God will strengthen and enable you to handle life peacefully and wisely instead of merely trying to get through the day.With the constant demands and pressures of daily life, it can be hard to regularly pause to be with and listen to God''s voice. Joyce''s practical teaching format in this 365-day devotional will encourage you to take the time for yourself so that you can fully receive the wisdom found in Psalms.

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Book SynopsisYou’ve enjoyed peace in His presence with Jesus Calling. Now embrace joy in Sarah Young’s 365-day devotional, Jesus Always. With space to record reflections and list blessings you’re thankful for, Jesus Always Note-Taking Edition focuses on the biblical teaching of joy and how you can experience God-given joy at any time.

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Book SynopsisCould you use rest and a reset? Are you ready to find the peace and connection your soul is craving? Join New York Times bestselling author John Eldredge as he helps you change the course of your life through the simple practice of reflection and relaxation.We live in a world filled with endless distractions, a news cycle that never takes a break, and the constant demands of daily life from work, family, friends, and community. Most of us feel like there''s no margin--no time to sit and reflect on what matters most or connect with God. Even though we desperately crave a few minutes of peace, we don''t know how to slow down or change course.John Eldredge has seen and felt the toll of constant busyness, and he created the wildly successful One Minute Pause app that hundreds of thousands of users have described as a rescue during difficult times. Now, in The One Minute Pause Journal, he goes a step further to help you be

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Book SynopsisWe're all weighed down by loads we were never intended to carry. With New York Times bestselling author and pastor Max Lucado as your guide, Traveling Light invites you to release some of those heavy burdens and experience true rest.

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Book SynopsisIn The Magic in the Tragic, grief counselor and mental health expert John Tsilimparis, MFT, helps you reframe loss, tragedy, and unexpected change in an authentic, radically new way---by drawing on history, the arts, music, nature, and practical therapy exercises---so you can walk forward into the future with hope and emotional resilience.

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Book SynopsisDo you often feel nervous, restless, or tense? Is there a feeling in the pit of your stomach that sometimes feels crippling? Does the potential danger or panic feel like it’s taken over your life? If yes is your response to those questions, you are not alone.Pastor and bestselling author Robert Morgan has dealt with anxiety his entire life. Once he accepted his anxiety and committed to dealing with it every day, he felt peace and hope. In Calm Your Anxiety: 60 Biblical Insights for Better Mental Health, Morgan takes you on a 60-day journey that will help you make managing your anxiety a good habit and shift your mindset.Morgan will teach you how to celebrate God''s goodness, ask God for help, and how to stop letting anxiety rule your life. Each day Morgan presents a daily practice that includes:  a daily Scripture. an inspirational entry focusing on rejoicing, gentleness, nearness, prayer, thanksgiving, thinking,

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Book SynopsisWhether by choice or circumstances out of our control, we will have moments where we feel like we''ve been punched out, dragged down, or knocked out. What do we do in those situations? You must learn to persevere.Perseverance requires a deep sense of hope, and thought leader, pastor, and podcaster, Bianca Juárez Olthoff, knows that personally. But it''s not just any hope. It''s a hope firmly rooted in something other than mere wishes and finger-crossing. This is a hope we have in our future that is rooted in the One who can go beyond our wildest dream to accomplish more than we could ever imagine. However, we must be willing to do the work of cultivating grit throughout every circumstance.Using the life of Paul the Apostle as a case study, Bianca shows how grit was the genesis of his transformation from a judgmental Pharisee to a world-changing follower of Jesus. In Grit Don''t Quit, Bianca will help you:Identify how to cult

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Book SynopsisA full-color guide to 52 crystals and practices to elevate your everyday lifeAre you looking to create your own luck? Or is today the day for breaking through blocks? Do you need to let go of what no longer serves you? Or do you simply want to sleep well, even if just for a night?No matter who you are, crystals can provide a boost of energy and purpose, as well as serve as tactile physical elements to help you transform your everyday life. In this essential, full-color guide, you will discover 52 crystals that can help you 365 days of the year.Co-author of Crystal Muse and founder of Energy Muse, Heather Askinosie, provides an abundance of key information, including each crystal''s history and lore, origin, and intention, as well as a simple three- to six-step practices for easy activation. She also shares a wealth of crystal combinations for intentions such as love, wealth, creativity, and happiness.Whether you are an avid crystal fan o

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Book SynopsisWALL STREET JOURNAL bestseller! This brief, easy-to-read and inspiring book has become a guide for thousands of peoplegiving them the tools they need to find their next move, trust themselves, and take action.Ideal for: anyone who may be facing new opportunities or the unknown, including both individuals and culture-forward organizations, inspired leaders, start-ups, entrepreneurs, creatives, and people in a transitional phase of their life. If you are... Innovating and charting new territory Figuring out what's next Evaluating a decision or venture Developing a project Dealing with an unexpected change Feeling temporarily stuck, overwhelmed, or unclear Risk Forward will provide you with inspiration, insights and prompts to help you find your path forward. This full-color book is highly designed, filled with drawings, and is a very quick read. You can flip around and read the chapters in any order.Trade ReviewWall Street Journal bestseller "RISK FORWARD is a mosaic that will change the way you view your life forever." - Roberta Matuson, author of Can We Talk? & contributor at Forbes.com "This book should be the official guidebook for your career." - Geoff Cottrill, former CMO at Converse and Coca-Cola "RISK FORWARD shows us how to defy the noise and think in a new way. I love this book. We need this book." - Frank Oz, Yoda performer, Muppets originator/performer, feature film director "RISK FORWARD breaks the mold . . . impossible to put down." - Ken Blanchard, coauthor of The New One Minute Manager (R) "The type of book you'll want to have on your bookshelf or by your bedside to refer to over and over again." - Melissa Houston, author of Cash Confident & contributor at Forbes.com "RISK FORWARD offers sage advice--and brisk inspiration--for anyone contemplating the daunting prospect of a new project or change of direction." - Pamela Liebman, President & CEO, The Corcoran Group "If Picasso and Apple produced a book, this would be it!!!" - Vince Poscente, New York Times best-selling author and Olympian "I knew RISK FORWARD was terrific when I found myself, by page 10, taking notes and applying them to my own current creative chaos. RISK FORWARD is the indispensable guide for all of us when we freak out at the inception of a new project. Five stars!" - Steven Pressfield, New York Times best-selling author of The War of Art "Exquisite, whimsical and thought provoking. Beautifully written, filled with artistry and easy to read, RISK FORWARD had me asking myself profound questions." - Jeff Walker, New York Times best-selling author and founder of Product Launch Formula "Risk Forward now has an exalted place on my bookshelf next to Anne Lamott's Bird by Bird." - Alan Zweibel, original Saturday Night Live writer "An insightful, witty, and deeply moving mosaic." - Matt Fagerholm, RogerEbert.com "Yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes. This is a compassionate book, a kind book, a helpful book." - Patricia Ryan Madson, professor emerita, Stanford University "These pages brought literal tears to my eyes for their truth." - Hillary Z. Bradley, artist/painter "An essential, practical manual that helps one meet any moment. 3x this week alone I have applied these principles with my team." - Journey Gunderson, Executive Director, National Comedy Center

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Book SynopsisThe inspiring and powerful book about navigating loss from acclaimed grief coach and New York Times bestselling author Hope Edelman, featuring an exclusive new introduction''Hope Edelman remains unmatched in perfectly weaving touching personal anecdotes with illuminating scientific data, to remind us we are not alone'' Rachel Reichblum, That Good Grief_________Grief is a path we can all expect to walk one day, when we lose someone we love, and life suddenly looks different.In The Aftergrief, Hope Edelman helps us to understand that loss isn''t something to get over, get past, or move beyond. Drawing on her own experiences of early bereavement, as well as interviews with dozens of people who have lost someone dear, The Aftergrief guides us through: The story of grief Getting it together New and old grief Finding self-expression Reauthoring your story of lossTrade ReviewAn invaluable, outstanding and unique resource laced with empathy, wisdom and constructive ideas for those whose lives have been touched by loss and tragedy. * Dr Shelley Gilbert MBE, Founder and President of Grief Encounter and author of Griefbook *Hope Edelman remains unmatched in perfectly weaving touching personal anecdotes with illuminating scientific data, to remind us we are not alone. The author of the seminal Motherless Daughters continues to be at the forefront of changing how the world understands loss, and The AfterGrief is no exception. * Rachel Reichblum of That Good Grief *In the 1970s the phone rang one Friday afternoon when I was aged thirteen and I was told my mum was dead. If I'd had a road map like this for dealing with grief it would have changed my childhood. * Tony Livesey, journalist and broadcaster at BBC Radio 5 Live *A mix of personal stories and advice from bereavement expert Hope Edelman * Woman's Weekly *When we live in uncertain times, we look for things that help us make sense of our world. The AfterGrief offers just that. It's an invaluable, outstanding and unique resource laced with empathy, wisdom and constructive ideas for those whose lives have been touched by loss and tragedy. Personally, as one of the country's leading experts on grief, I cannot wait to recommend this. * Dr Shelley Gilbert MBE, Founder and President of Grief Encounter and author of Griefbook *In the depths of grief, whether it be from a recent loss or from a lifetime ago, we seek permission and validation wherever we can get it. Hope Edelman remains unmatched in perfectly weaving touching personal anecdotes with illuminating scientific data, to remind us we are not alone. The author of the seminal Motherless Daughters continues to be at the forefront of changing how the world understands loss, and The AfterGrief is no exception. * Rachel Reichblum of That Good Grief *Tackling trauma like this is priceless. In the 1970s the phone rang one Friday afternoon when I was aged 13 and I was told my mum was dead. If I'd had a roadmap like this for dealing with grief it would have changed my childhood. * Tony Livesey, journalist and broadcaster at BBC Radio 5 Live *

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Book SynopsisFeeling tired but don''t know why? This is the book anyone battling low energy needs to read.''It''s a cracking book, a cracking, cracking book'' Chris Evans, Virgin Radio The Energy Fix is a nutritional science book that will help you to understand why your energy levels are so low and equip you with easy, practical, everyday strategies for boosting it. Drawing on scientific research and the author's nutritional expertise, this simple five-step approach shows how to reinvigorate and stabilise your energy levels for good: 1. Fuel your body 2. Nourish your gut 3. Supercharge your sleep and exercise 4. Power up with supplements 5. Harness the power of your mindWith The Energy Fix you can learn how to listen and respond to your body so that you never feel tired again.''This practical five-step guide to tackling tiredness combines coaching-based methodologies, useTrade ReviewIt's a cracking book, a cracking, cracking book * Chris Evans, Virgin Radio *This practical five-step guide to tackling tiredness combines coaching-based methodologies, useful reflections, tips and lifestyle changes * Your Healthy Living *Simple tips to boost your energy levels * The Times *

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Book SynopsisHow do you fall back in love? This was the underlying problem of one in four couples seeking help from relationship therapist Andrew G. Marshall. They described their problem as: I love you but I''m not in love with you''. Noticing how widespread the phenomenon had become, he decided to look more closely. Why were these relationships becoming defined more by companionship than by passion, and why was companionship no longer enough? From his research Andrew has devised his own unique programme. By looking at how a couple communicate, argue, share love, take responsibility, give and learn he offers in seven steps a reassuring and empowering map for how two individuals can better understand themselves, strengthen their bond and recover that lost magic.Trade Review‘It addresses this problem with sensitivity, depth and intelligence, with advice on how to recreate intimacy while retaining a sense of self. Marshall firmly believes that falling out of love does not mean the end of a relationship. His insightful advice makes it hard to disagree' * Psychologies Magazine *

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Book SynopsisMINDFULNESS PLAIN & SIMPLE provides the tools, tips and tricks you need to de-stress and de-clutter your mind.Inner peace and happiness are available now, and they''re closer than you think. By taking just a few minutes out of your day and making the simple but dramatic shift into the present moment, you will find more focus, effectiveness and clarity than you ever thought possible. There is no jargon, religion or new age vision quest, just simple tools to be happier and more confident straight away.Oli Doyle is renowned for teaching mindfulness directly to those with no experience. For anyone seeking a simple, practical guide to living mindfully, this book is a must.

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Book SynopsisA practical nutritional and lifestyle guide to improving your health and healing your body.The human body is an amazing and resilient system, and the food we eat, the way we move, and the way we chose to live our lives can all help to keep it in balance and improve our health. Leading nutrition and lifestyle coach Hannah Richards takes us step-by-step through how to listen to our bodies and take our health into our own hands, by getting back to the basics and building a relationship with every part of our bodies. Each chapter covers an organ of the body and features: What it does How to keep it healthy What it may look or feel like when the organ is out of balance Healing foods including recipes and herbal supplements and remediesIt is also full of useful tips for improving our mental wellbeing, and provides a truly holistic approach to living - and feeling - well.

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Book SynopsisCandlelight is hygge; the smell of freshly brewed coffee is hygge; the feel of crisp, clean bed linen is hygge; dinner with friends is hygge. ''Hygge'', pronounced ''hoo-ga'', is a Danish philosophy that roughly translates to ''cosiness''. But it is so much more than that. It''s a way of life that encourages us to be kinder to ourselves, to take pleasure in the modest, the mundane and the familiar. It is a celebration of the everyday, of sensual experiences rather then things. It''s an entire attitude to life that results in Denmark regularly being voted one of the happiest countries in the world. So, with two divorces behind her and her 50th birthday rapidly approaching, journalist Charlotte Abrahams ponders whether it''s hygge that''s been missing from her life. Is it a philosophy we can all embrace? In a society where lifestyle trends tend to centre on deprivation - be it no sugar, no gluten, no possessions - what does cherishing yourself actually mean? And will it make hTrade ReviewAbrahams' Hygge, Carvalho predicted, "could fill the Norwegian Wood hole for this Christmas". -- Bea Carvalho, Waterstones' non-fiction buyer * THE GUARDIAN *Writer Charlotte Abrahams was approaching 50 and feeling flustered. She had a busy life but the niggling feeling something was missing. Already familiar with hygge, she decided to make her research into the concept 'a bit more personal' and attempted to apply the philosophy of 'self-kindness' to her own life, ditching multi-tasking for mindfulness, making time for cake and lie-ins and cherishing the way these changes improved life. * THE SIMPLE THINGS *Charlotte Abrahams's thoughtful, very personal book. -- India Knight * SUNDAY TIMES *

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Book SynopsisTHE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER''Henry Fraser is one of the most remarkable people I''ve ever met'' J.K. Rowling''What a story of transformation, inner power and inspiration'' Jonny Wilkinson The memoir of the year by Henry Fraser, motivational speaker and mouth artist with a foreword by J.K. Rowling.Being challenged in life is inevitable, but being defeated is optional...Henry Fraser was 17 years old when a tragic accident severely crushed his spinal cord. Paralysed from the shoulders down, he has conquered unimaginable difficulty to embrace life and a new way of living. Through challenging adversity, he has found the opportunity to grow and inspire others.This book combines his wisdom and insight into finding the gifts in life''s challenges, and will resonate with anyone facing an obstacle, no matter how big or small. It includes Henry''s thoughts on how to look at the right things and avoidTrade ReviewThis young man has an incredible story to tell that impressed me, moved me and has stayed with me. Everyone should read his book - it's just amazing. * Jonathan Ross *A young man who understands more about life than many of us. -- Donald McRae * GUARDIAN *Henry Fraser's positive outlook, perseverance and passion for life are nothing short of extraordinary. Much can be learnt from this remarkable man. -- Laura Milne * DAILY EXPRESS *Emotionally-charged * DAILY MAIL *Fraser's incredibly courageous story will speak to anyone, but it will provide a message of hope for anyone facing seemingly insurmountable obstacles. -- Caroline Sanderson * THE BOOKSELLER *An extraordinary work from an extraordinary individual, The Little Big Things is a unique and inspirational book, a defiant celebration of how to live well in the face of adversity. -- Martha Greengrass * WATERSTONES BLOG *This terrific book is recommended to all. -- Alan Pearey * RUGBY WORLD *A story of survival and courage, and success against the odds... a highly recommended read. -- Jessica Gulliver * THE DULWICH DIVERTER *This is a memoir that will make you grateful as well as thoughtful. -- Rebecca Armstrong * i PAPER Books of the Year 2017 *He is one of the most amazing human beings - and I challenge anyone to not be touched by his account. -- Hollie Grant @pilatespt * PSYCHOLOGIES *

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