Self-help, personal development and practical advice Books

Book SynopsisHighly creative people are good at seeing connections. By enhancing your ability to see connections, you can enhance your creativity. Supported by the latest neuroscience, this book gives you hands-on advice on how to enhance your own creativity. An inspiring combination of theory, techniques, anecdotes and exercises to help you access better ideas and bigger breakthroughs.

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Book SynopsisRefreshing in tone and approach, this is an accessible, relatable guide to finding joy while having less.Trade Review"Discover how to streamline everything from drawers to your whole house, and cultivate a minimalist mindset with simple steps to lasting success." -- Happiful

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Book SynopsisA fascinating look into the business and lifestyle philosophy of Jason Kingsley OBE, CEO of Rebellion. Rebellion is one of the world’s most successful independent games developers and also a film and TV production company and publisher. Combining his love of Medieval History and success in business, this unique book will give insight into a modern interpretation of the Knightly Code of Chivalry, the moral system which combined a warrior ethos, knightly piety, and courtly manners, all combining to establish a notion of honour and nobility, in a motivational and aspirational take on how to live life to the fullest.Each chapter will focus on one main chivalric theme, and how it has influenced his philosophy, helped equip him with personal tools to succeed, and how it has maximised his work-life balance. The book will also provide insight into his love for the medieval period and how this complements his professional life.

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Book SynopsisLoveology is an exhilarating but surprisingly practical journey through romantic and sexual science. Stefan Gates brings his usual wit and good humour, striking a delicate balance between bald, bold scientific research and luscious, romantic, unknowable expert opinion.

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Book SynopsisA simple reflection for every dayLife gets busy, but don?t let it pass you by. Add meaning to your life and enjoyment to your day with this modern-day journal. With One Question a Day, your entries flow naturally from thought-provoking, funny, and suggestive questions that are designed to reveal your unique personality and point of view. You?ll be rewarded with powerful insight as you witness how your answers change, or remain the same, over five years.

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Book SynopsisThe latest no-f**ks-given guide from July 2017 New York Times bestselling author of the international sensations The Life-Changing Magic of Not Giving a F**k, Get Your Sh*t Together, You Do You, and Calm the F**k Down.How to stop saying yes when you can't, you shouldn't, or you just don't want toWith 2 million copies sold worldwide, Sarah Knight's bestselling No F*cks Given Guides prove that she's the Queen of No: no to a single extraneous f*ck given, to unwanted obligations, overcommitting, and overcomplicating her life.For Sarah, saying no is easy. For the rest of us, it's stress-inducing, blood pressure-raising, teeth-grinding hard. But it doesn't have to be. F**k No! is filled with tips, techniques, and practical strategies that will arm you with not only permission to decline, but plenty of ammunition for doing so.An encyclopedia of examples, a cornucopia of comebacks, a plethora of polite replies: if you're looking to say no (and without being selfish, unlikeable, or mired in missing out), you've come to the right place.Trade ReviewI love Knight's book * Sunday Times Magazine on The Life-Changing Magic of Not Giving a F**k *Life-affirming * Guardian on The Life-Changing Magic of Not Giving a F**k *Absolutely blinding. Read it. Do it. * Mail on Sunday on The Life-Changing Magic of Not Giving a F**k *Changed my life . . . I wasn't alone - the book became an international bestseller * Vogue on The Life-Changing Magic of Not Giving a F**k *s15For practical and sweary self-help advice with no bloody lectures, Sarah Knight is the bollocks * The Pool *

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Book SynopsisIn After the Rain, celebrated self-care storyteller Alexandra Elle delivers 15 lessons on how to overcome obstacles, build confidence, and cultivate abundance. Part memoir and part guide, Elle shares stirring stories from her own remarkable journey from self-doubt to self-love. This soulful collection is filled with illuminating reflections on loss, fear, bravery, healing, love, acceptance, and more. • Readers follow her journey as she transforms challenging experiences--a difficult childhood, painful romantic relationships, and single parenting as a young mom--into fuel for her career as a successful entrepreneur and author driven by purpose and passion • Filled with Elle's signature candor and warmth • Includes empowering affirmations and meditations for readers to practice in their own lives After the Rain is a soulful guide to help you embrace all the beauty, love, and opportunity life has to offer. • Presented in luminous package with a foil case and gold accents • A beautiful gift for anyone on the path to self-discovery, and an uplifting reminder that there is always sunshine after the rain • Perfect for the friend who loves meditating, self-care, journaling, or seeking personal transformation and empowerment • Great for those who loved Present Over Perfect by Shauna Niequist, 100 Days to Brave by Annie F. Downs, and anything written by Brené Brown, Rupi Kaur, Rachel Hollis, and Elizabeth Gilbert

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Book SynopsisCalm. Centred. Inspired. Just a few words said with purpose can give you inner strength that will last all day. Let these calming mantras, simple tips and beautiful images empower you, and help to anchor you to the here and now.

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Book SynopsisEverything you need to know about self-care—especially for Virgo! Take Time for You, Virgo! It’s me time—powered by the zodiac! Welcome star-powered strength and cosmic relief into your life with The Little Book of Self-Care for Virgo. While Virgo may be on a quest to achieve perfection, this book truly puts you first. Let the stars be your guide as you learn just how important astrology is to your self-care routine. Discover more about your sign and your ruling element, earth, and then find the perfect set of self-care ideas and activities for you. From relaxing at a spa day to writing in a dream journal, you will find more than one hundred ways to heal your mind, body, and active spirit. It’s stellar self-care especially for you, Virgo!

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Book SynopsisThis is a book about being successful, fulfilled and happy in a world in which you don't always feel you fit in. Many people are emotionally sensitive and intense and while these characteristics need not limit us, they often hold us back from expressing ourselves, being heard and taking charge of our life, love and work. This book is a complete guide which shows sensitive and intense people how to navigate, successfully and predictably, the fundamental relationships that make up their lives - demonstrating along the way that intense feelings are a gift not a curse.Grounded in the author's extensive clinical and personal experience, the book advises readers on challenges such as low self-esteem, family conflicts, loneliness, complex work challenges and times of emotional crisis. Readers are given actionable steps to change their lives.

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Book SynopsisThe very possibly hopefully billion-copy-selling parody of the million-copy bestseller, The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and The Horse - for our times and for parents everywhere'It's alright,' said the Penguin, in exactly the sort of way that Penguins don't. 'This is the only book you'll ever need to find complete happiness.'Because it's been a bit of a trying time, hasn't it? You now know that your five-year-old is better at maths than you. And English. And at not crying during work. And the only way to get through it with a smile has been to buy all the booze and try to remember how to do 'going out'. But don't worry, here to paper over all the cracks is a touching book, full of tender animal friends, pretty pictures and not too many words. A book for our times - to remind us of the precious joys of having all the family together, non-stop, twenty-four hours a day. Owning it will make you happy. Giving it to other people will make you seem kind. Reading it will remind you that you're nearly out of gin.

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Book SynopsisDiscover how the questions we ask ourselves and others can either expand our mindsets and open us up to exciting new possibilities or constrict our mindsets and limit our choices for successful change.Change Your Questions, Change Your Life is an international bestseller that has sold over 400,000 copies in twenty-two languages. People have discovered that, when we’re looking for answers, we often forget to take the time to ask the right questions. But, as Dr. Marilee Adams shows, intentionally using questions helps us make wiser choices, find solutions, and transform our personal and professional lives. Dr. Adams uses a highly engaging fable to illustrate how great results begin with great questions. The book’s hero, Ben Knight, learns such breakthrough insights and undergoes a transformative journey. As we read how his coach takes him step by step through the twelve powerful tools of Question Thinking, we also learn how to apply the same information and practical skills in our own lives. At the center of this work is the Choice Map, which provides a simple yet powerful image to predict the likely results of the questions we ask ourselves and others. It tells us how to change our questions and our mindsets for the most rewarding outcomes. The book contains a new chapter delving into what neuroscience reveals about managing our stresses and fears more effectively using methodssuch as those described in this book. It includes powerful and practical tools that help readers switch from a constricting Judger to an expansive Learner mindset, achieve the results they desire, and foster breakthroughs.

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Book SynopsisThink like Britain's greatest living Olympian: Ten steps to push your limits and achieve the impossible from the one of the world's greatest swimmers'The most dominant sportsperson in Great Britain today - and perhaps ever' TelegraphFrom one of the best elite athletes on the planet comes a book bursting with no-nonsense advice on how to locate your inner gladiator, and first-hand wisdom to help you push yourself beyond what you thought was possible.We are all capable of locating greatness within us and achieving hitherto unimaginable feats. Whether you are old and wise or young and bursting with energy, there are limits you are imposing on yourself that this book will help you reconsider.Adam Peaty shows you how to take more control of your life and helps you both discover and develop your talents. He shares his own ten secrets to a winning mental attitude, whether it be at home, at work, on the sports field, or within ourselves.This is an inspirational handbook for personal achievement and positive living. THE GLADIATOR MINDSET will inspire you to find and develop your talent and have the confidence to believe in yourself.Let's be better than we were yesterday."Hopefully, this is a catalyst for not only Team GB but also the people back home to go to another gear, to say: 'We've been through a tough time, there's been a lot of complaining, a lot of excuses, a lot of negative things, but now we've got to switch our mindset.'" - Adam Peaty

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Book Synopsis'One of the best written works on self-awareness.' - Mo GawdatFOREWORD BY NEALE DONALD WALSH_____________The greatest relationship we have in life is with ourselves. On the journey to discovering our full potential, embracing self-love is the most powerful step to building self-esteem, confidence and finding happiness.Dorota is a Polish transformation artist, international speaker and wellbeing creator and in her first book she sets us on the path to greater self-awareness, by sharing her life story and her teachings.Full of insight, Dorota shows how we can recognise and unravel our limiting beliefs, dispel overthinking and release feelings of guilt and shame, all of which contribute to our sense of not being enough. Reading this book takes you on a journey of self-discovery, proving that with work, any trauma can be healed. Dorota's encouragement and warmth shines through on every page awakening you to the power of self-compassion, self-care and deep self-love.'Dorota is a talented creative who knows how to inspire. Whether its film, photography or video, she's amazing at creating beautiful art and speaking on the topic of creativity and inspiration.' - Vishen Lakhiani, NYT Bestselling author, Founder of MindvalleyTrade ReviewA true masterpiece on self-love and self awareness that are the keys to unlock your true gifts and to create fulfilling relationships. A must read to access with ease your true inner power. -- Dame Marie Diamond, Feng Shui Master, starring in The SecretIf you care deeply about your relationships and seek long-term happiness then put this book on your required reading list. You will learn to empower yourself, speak your truth, become more confident but mostly you will be guided on how to connect to your needs, desires and dreams and how to fulfil them. This book will give you the boost you need to believe in yourself. -- Jason Goldberg, author of Prison BreakThere are many books on love, but not so many books on self-love. This book is about the art of accepting yourself unapologetically, no matter where you are, who you are and what you are. It teaches you to understand yourself and your relationships better so you can live a more joyful, fulfilling and peaceful life. -- Russel Simmons, record executive, writer, and film producerIt's not without pain that our path through life is charted. It's not without hardship that our insight shines to deliver us to enlightenment. Of pain, Dorota has had her fair share. Of hardship, she has had enough to tread the path of the spiritual beings that have come to teach us what we today call happiness. Dorota's path to healing her wounds came in her ability to love her scars. In this book, she has distilled the essence of what she learned along the way, to help guide you through the process of accepting yourself unconditionally and, in doing so, to learn how self-love is the key to personal growth and a life of fulfilment. Love is a feeling and self-love is the most elusive of all love. Page by page you will meet yourself, perhaps for the first time, and you will like the one you will meet. Life is a journey, you should take it with those you love and learn to love the one that's always traveling with you - yourself. It will be the biggest gift you will ever receive. -- Mo Gawdat, chief business officer for Google X and author of Solve for HappyDorota is one of the powerful, creatively nuanced and compassionate voices of our generation. She has a way of translating relevant and complex philosophies and making them accessible and tangible. Take the time to engage with her work. We need visionaries of the New Earth like Dorota to cultivate and develop cultures and ways of being for the future of humanity. -- Nicole Gibson, Founder of Love Out Loud and Former Australian Federal Commissioner of Mental HealthDorota's journey is not only inspiring but also empowering. Her openness, honesty and boldness to reveal the most vulnerable parts of herself and her journey allow us to do the same for ourselves. This book teaches us to love, to accept, to own and to transform. I highly recommend it! -- Jim Kwik, author of Limitless: Upgrade Your Brain, Learn Anything Faster, and Unlock Your Exceptional LifeIt's difficult to describe this book in one word, but I'll give it a shot: transformational. Each section, exercise and story is intended to move you though degrees of self-reflection that allow you to understand both yourself and your relationships better. The outcome is greater peace of mind coupled with a more fulfilling, peaceful and joyful life. Indeed, you're transformed into a more authentic and sincere you. From the poetic to the sublime and practical, this is an enriching, inspiring book. Dive into it for a terrific read. I simply love it. -- Oz Garcia, pioneer nutritionist, biohacker and author

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Book SynopsisMy 'life goals before 25' when I was 20: mortgage, become an MD or social media sensation, have good hair, have my own sustainable coffee shop, travel to 98 countries. My life goals on the eve of my 25th birthday: afford my rent without getting overdrawn this month, get at least two likes on my Instagram post on my new shoes, remember to pluck nose hairs before work, stop mislaying my refillable coffee cup, visit my parents once a month. Is it just me, or does everyone else have their shit together? Believe me, you’re not alone! If you’re having sleepless nights about your latest social media post, think that you’re a bit of a loser in love, or have a job that you hate (but you need the money and there are no full-time poet positions out there), then this book is your life-jacket and comfort blanket rolled into one sweet package. Learn why you’re not the failure you think you are, and why actually you’re well on your way to being a flawed-but-brilliant grown-up, as this guide helps you navigate your way through the choppy waters of your quarter-life crisis.

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Book SynopsisInspired by her hugely popular podcast,How To Failis Elizabeth Day's brilliantly funny, painfully honest and insightful celebration of things going wrong. This is a book for anyone who has ever failed. Which means it's a book for everyone. If I have learned one thing from this shockingly beautiful venture called life, it is this: failure has taught me lessons I would never otherwise have understood. I have evolved more as a result of things going wrong than when everything seemed to be going right. Out of crisis has come clarity, and sometimes even catharsis.Part memoir, part manifesto, and including chapters on dating, work, sport, babies, families, anger and friendship, it is based on the simple premise that understanding why we fail ultimately makes us stronger. It''s a book about learning from our mistakes and about not being afraid.Uplifting, inspiring and rich in stories from Elizabeth's own life, How to Fail reveals that failure is not what defines us; rather it is how we responTrade Review‘A book full of wisdom, humour, humility, tenderness and heart. Elizabeth Day’s beautiful, reassuring stories and observations are a guide to self-compassion, a celebration of all things imperfect and will galvanise you to try, try again’ Dolly Alderton, author of Everything I Know About Love 'How To Fail has rapidly become my essential companion in this over-competitive, demanding world. By turns profound, witty, and extremely reassuring, Elizabeth Day's sublime deconstruction of the myth of 'success' – and the journey to find our own markers of contentment – is a life-changing gift to us all.' Jessie Burton, author of The Muse 'Brilliant Elizabeth Day, who you could probably trust to talk eloquently about anything' Evening Standard 'Brilliant … Covering everything from job rejections to failed IVF attempts, this podcast will make you feel better about life when things aren’t going to plan’ Harper's Bazaar 'Funny and insightful' Grazia 'It’s really quite special' Red 'Whip-smart celebrations of things going, well, wrong' Emerald Street 'Listening to this show is cathartic; failure is a constant experience shared by so many, and being open is not a bad thing’ BuzzFeed ‘Tender and insightful, as well as acerbically funny’ Reader’s Digest

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Book SynopsisI (Think) I Want Out is an essential couples guide that provides comprehensive information, answers, and guidance on how to navigate a marriage crisis. Among the 600,000 annual divorces that transpire within the United States, almost all of them begin with a marriage crisis. Whether your partner told you they want to leave the marriage, or you are wondering how to break the news that you want out, this breaking point can be filled with overwhelming emotions, worry about children becoming collateral damage, and ill-advised counseling that make navigating this process more frightening and confusing than it has to be. These heartbreaking times can propel couples into a state of fear, panic, and uncertainty about what steps they should take, sometimes leading them to divorce when reconciliation might have been possible. Known as the “Marriage Crisis Manager,” marriage and family therapist Becky Whetstone fills in these gaps by speaking to both partners on how to manage themselves and their relationship in the healthiest of ways, regardless of the eventual outcome. In I (Think) I Want Out, Whetstone’s coaching offers clear understanding on why everyone feels crazy and overwhelmed during one of life’s most difficult experiences. By promoting peacefulness and self-care, she emphasizes the importance of both partners slowing down throughout the process. With engaging exercises and worksheets, Whetstone organizes an intelligent plan so all parties can successfully manage the crisis in a way where smart, rational decision-making can take place, and mistakes are minimized. Some of the many useful strategies and insight Whetstone provides help couples understand: How the marriage crisis happened in the first place The stages of marital deterioration and how to diagnose the severity of the marriage crisis How our nervous system impacts the way we feel and influences our actions What factors to consider: mental and physical health, abuse, and addiction When it’s time to separate and how to do it peacefully in a way that avoids separation limbo and moves the couple forward toward the end goal of a definitive decision How to manage the crisis and possible divorce amicably, ensuring the best outcome for the children With the inclusion of useful templates that show couples how to separate in a way that encourages reconciliation and offer a plan for families whose intended divorce is done in a respectful way that encourages a good co-parenting relationship moving forward, this useful guide helps is an invaluable tool for any dissolution of a marriage.

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Book SynopsisA new book by top selling author, Rob Parsons, relevant to anyone who wants to find happiness through financial freedom.

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Book SynopsisEverything you need to know to capture Prince Charming's heart.The very best advice from The Rules and The Rules 2 is brought together to provide the ultimate guide to successful dating.The notorious dating handbook which, comprises many tips such as Never call a man first' etc (designied to make Mr Right hungry for more) whcih although old-fashioned have been found effective by millions of women worldwide.Other essential advice offered: Always end the first date it will leave him desperate for more Don't call him it will make him desire you more Never accept a Saturday night date after Wednesday it will encourage him to phone sooner Always end the telephone conversation first -it will leave him wanting more Don't rush into sex let his passion build On the first date, don't stare romantically into his eyes he'll know you are planning the honeymoon

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Book SynopsisThe inspiring story of mark Zuckerberg, who defied every bit of conventional wisdom to become the youngest self-made billionaire ever! Even though controversy kept following mark Elliot Zuckerberg from the time he created a rudimentary website for students of Harvard to rate each other, he went ahead undeterred to create face book, The biggest social network in the world. Face book has revolutionized the way people communicate, and it currently has more than two billion users worldwide. Its baby-faced CEO'' who was depicted as a socially-challenged, emotionless geek in the Oscar-winning movie, the social network, has demonstrated how to dream big and achieve it. This biography explores the fascinating journey of mark Zuckerberg and his many avatars software programmer, fencing champion.

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Book SynopsisReplace good vibes only with I'm allowed to feel sadReplace delete negativity with I can reach out for supportReplace I'm no good at anything with Would I say this to a friend?A break in the clouds, a hug at the right moment, the small voice in the back of our heads that says, "I can do this." Those moments are the rich soil in which we grow our self-esteem, our resilience and our relish for life. This book is filled with dozens of these little moments, ready to be dipped into whenever your mood dips, and to be opened up when you're shutting down.From ways to identify burnout and strategies for combating negative self-talk, to simple scripts for tricky situations and soothing self-care rituals, this is a book that will take you by the hand and tell what you need to hear. Even if what you need to hear is "it's okay to wrap yourself in a duvet burrito for the day".Even at your most flawed, you're perfectly you. Even when you feel broken, you're whole. You're brilliant, unique and worthy. It's time to leave the blue moods behind and experience the full rainbow.Table of Contents#N/A

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Book SynopsisDr David R. Hawkins was renowned as a physician, lecturer and researcher of consciousness. But he's perhaps most revered for his books, particularly the seminal Power vs. Force, which has been translated into 25 languages and sold over a million copies.Success Is for You uses many of the concepts that fans of Dr Hawkins will recognize and applies them to the world of business and the psychology of success. Expanding upon the illuminating discussion of the attractor patterns of success from Power vs. Force, this remarkable never-before-published book pulls back the curtain on the inner workings of the successful mind. For, according to Dr Hawkins, success is an attitude we inhabit, rather than a goal we strive for.New readers will find this to be a perfect introduction to an incredible teacher and foremost expert on mental processes, providing profound insights and real-world examples to help anyone focus on - and consequently achieve - what they desire. This fascinating book reveals: The causality formula for success (and deconstruction of so-called failure) How goodwill can actually turn to profit Nine acid-test steps to determine our mode of being How to 'get to the top' (and why the destination is really our starting point)Yet its scope ranges far beyond a mere how-to manual. As Dr Hawkins says, 'Having facts and know-how... does not guarantee success. There are other factors involved. It is these other secret factors that we are going to explore'. The secret factors - the heart-centred power principles underlying success - are decoded here... delivering an eternal message of possibility for us all.

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Book SynopsisIn the ten years since its electrifying debut, Elizabeth Gilbert's Eat Pray Love has become a worldwide phenomenon, empowering millions of readers to set out on paths they never thought possible. In this candid and captivating collection, nearly fifty of those readers as diverse in their experiences as they are in age and background share their stories.Eat Pray Love helped one woman to embrace motherhood, another to come to terms with the loss of her mother, and a third to find peace with not wanting to become a mother at all. One writer finds new love overseas; another embraces his sexual identity. The journeys they recount are transformative sometimes hilarious, sometimes heartbreaking, but always inspiring. Entertaining and enlightening, Eat Pray Love Made Me Do It is a celebration for fans old and new.Trade ReviewI loved Elizabeth Gilbert’s Eat, Pray, Love, passed to me by a friend -- Hillary ClintonWhat she does is very courageous and very difficult, though ultimately liberating, and I think we all wish that one day we would feel a certain way about ourselves and really do something about it -- Julia RobertsI loved it -- Meg RyanIf a more likable writer than Gilbert is currently in print, I haven’t found him or her ... Gilbert’s prose is fueled by a mix of intelligence, wit and colloquial exuberance that is close to irresistible -- Jennifer EganIt’s like listening to your wisest and funniest best friend opening their heart to you. It taught me a lot about patience and optimism -- Esther Freud

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Book SynopsisThe encouraging and simple activities and exercises tackle phobias and feelings of fear; children will enjoy using their creativity to combat negative feelings, work out why they feel scared and how to put fear back in its place through writing, colouring, doodling and drawing.The quirky illustrations will keep the reader entertained and focused as they work through the book, or simply dip into the pages for ten minutes of calm colouring. Part of Mindful Kids a thoughtful range of activity books for children from Studio Press, that includes No Worries, Hello Happy and Stay Strong.Written by Dr. Sharie Coombes, Child & Family Psychotherapist with an introduction and notes for grown-ups. Dr Sharie Coombes is a former primary teacher, headteacher and local authority adviser who retrained as a child and family psychodynamic psychotherapist, neuropsychotherapist, solution-focused therapist, and specialist paediatric hypnotherapist. Sharie gained a doctorate in education from the University of Brighton in 2007 and is an expert in the therapeutic use of linguistic patterns. Alongside a busy private therapy practice in Brighton, she has worked part-time as a child, adolescent and family psychotherapist at the NHS Tavistock Clinic in London with adopted and fostered children, young people and families. She now works with the psychosocial team in the British Red Cross Refugee Support and International Family Tracing team. Sharie has 2 adult children.Trade ReviewIn our busy, pressured world, feelings of anxiety, stress and anger have become increasingly prevalent and it's not just adults who struggle to cope. Many schools are now introducing mindful techniques to the classroom in an effort to deal with childhood stress, anxiety and bullying, and to complement this project, Studio Press have published two new sensitively created activity books in their Mindful Kids series. Written by Dr Sharie Coombes, a child and family psychotherapist, and with a helpful introduction and notes for grown-ups, the activity books combine mindful activities with Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). Both books feature the charming and quirky illustrations of Katie Abey with the pictures helping to keep young readers entertained and focused as they work through the books, or they can simply dip into the pages for ten minutes of calm colouring. Stay Strong! has been specifically developed for youngsters who are experiencing bullying, allowing them to colour and doodle their way through emotions tied to being bullied and building resilience. The encouraging and simple activities and exercises tackle the feelings of being bullied, teased and overwhelmed. Children will enjoy using their creativity to combat negative feelings and work out how to cope with these emotions through writing, colouring, doodling and drawing. Be Brave! is ideal for children who sometimes feel scared or afraid, helping them to feel calm, safe and in control of their fears. The activities and exercises tackle phobias and feelings of fear, encouraging children to work out why they feel scared and put fear back in its place through writing, colouring, doodling and drawing. With an introduction and notes aimed at both children and adults, support organisation contact numbers and websites for children who are being bullied, lots of discussion points, and a fantastic range of activities, these books are ideal for both at home and at school. This imaginative, important and immensely constructive series also includes No Worries, Hello Happy and Stay Strong. * Lancashire Evening Post *Published as part of the Mindful Kidsseries, these delightful self-care booksare a great support to children whostruggle with anxiety and fear. BothStay Strong! and Be Brave! encouragelittle ones to colour and doodle theirway through emotions connected withbullying and resilience, helping them tocombat negative emotions and channeltheir worries. * Little London *My Longer Read(s) of the Week: Be Brave! and Stay Strong!My Longer Read(s) of the Week are two new titles in the Mindful Kids series, published by Studio Press and written by Dr Sharie Coombes and illustrated by Katie Abey: Be Brave! and Stay Strong!Mental health is, thankfully, receiving more attention with regards children and young adults. Nothing has changed in terms of children's needs, necessarily, but luckily society is getting better at recognising that children do struggle with mental health issues and we need to think of ways to open up conversations to help children feel better about themselves and their situations.Dr Sharie Coombe's books are such a welcome addition to the area. In the past, I struggled to find titles that weren't only helpful but also appealing to children. These easily fit the bill and are fantastic ways to encourage children to think about their emotions, fears, strengths and weaknesses. Katie Abey's illustrations are fun and attractive - no dodgy or boring drawings in sight!Be Brave! and Stay Strong! are the latest two and provide a wealth of activities for children who suffer from fear and anxiety or who are struggling with bullying. The activities range from a Kindness Lotto, to recognise little acts of selflessness that can empower a child to feel freer from their fears, to writing postcards to remind yourself how strong, capable and powerful you can be when faced with bullying.I am frightened of flying and, recently, I had to endure two long trans-Atlantic flights in less than a week. The prospect had me in tears and shaking so I opened up Be Brave! to see if I could learn some useful techniques for coping with my fear. I used the Zen Triangles activity to help control my breathing (one side of the triangle, you breathe in slowly, second side you hold and smile, and third side you breathe slowly out), tracing the triangles on my hand. It worked because I could focus my attention on the physical act of drawing, while linking it with my breathing. So, thank you, Sharie! I will be adding these titles to the little reference library I have at school for parents and teachers and other staff to use with children who could do with some support and TLC. I can't stress how invaluable they are - if they kept me calm on a 9.5 hour flight with turbulence, they're worth their weight in gold! * Childtastic Books *

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Book SynopsisRelieve stress and anxiety, support your mental health and understand how your diet affects your brain with this natural nutrition guide. Your next meal could be the first step towards an anxiety-free life!If you're feeling anxious, stressed or depressed, you're not alone. The world is in turmoil, and inner calm may seem impossible right now. It's important to remember, however, that your mental health is tied to your physical health. What you eat affects your brain chemistry, hormones and nervous system, which control your mood.Liana Werner-Gray, nutritionist and author of The Earth Diet, offers this simple guide to the scientifically backed, nutrient-rich foods and supplements you need to support your emotional wellness. You'll learn how to avoid the things that trigger inflammation and other symptoms of stress in your body. She also offers 100+ delicious gluten-free, soy-free, refined sugar-free and dairy-free recipes that both nourish the body and support optimal brain function, with advice for keto, paleo and vegan diets. With Liana's easy strategies based on nutritional neuroscience, you'll feel empowered to take control of your mental wellbeing.

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Book Synopsis#1 New Release in Family & Quotations ─ Learn To Live With Happiness Every DayLift yourself out of the daily struggles and heartbreaks life deals you. Wading through the trials we face on a day-to-day basis can be exhausting. When we’re hit with painful experiences that bring us to our knees, finding joy may seem to be too big a task for us to handle. Xandria Ooi, dubbed the “Happiness Guru,” meets readers in those dark and trying places and equips them with the courage to navigate them. Renew the meaning of happiness. Popular phrases like “think positive” and “look for the silver lining” often fall flat on our ears because we’ve heard them so many times. When life gets challenging, suddenly it’s not so simple. Ooi shows us that happiness is more than a feeling by delving into complex philosophies and turning them into relatable wisdom. Find peace and joy within yourself, others, and your life. Joining the ranks of Brené Brown and Gretchen Rubin, Ooi speaks honestly and empathetically to readers searching for answers. Creator of a 30-day happiness program and over 500 motivational videos online, Ooi has traveled far and wide to share her inspiring stories and moving wisdom. Armed with her advice, readers will find practical ways to bring more happiness to every aspect of their lives. Readers of Be Happy, Always will: Find illuminating answers to questions on happiness and unhappiness Take an emotionally resilient and wise approach to life and access happiness within Understand how to cultivate positive relationships even with difficult people Find ways to live each day with joy, hope and gratitude despite challenges If you’ve looked for answers in other books such as Outer Order, Inner Calm; The Four Tendencies; 52 Lists for Happiness; The Happiness Project; and Better than Before; you’ll find more of what you’re looking for in Xandria Ooi’s Be Happy, Always: Simple Practices For Overcoming Life’s Challenges and Living Each Day With Joy.Table of ContentsTable of Contents Introduction Chapter One: Understanding Happiness and Unhappiness Chapter Two: Fulfilment in Love and Relationships Chapter Three: Communicating Positively with Difficult People Chapter Four: Letting Go of Anger and Negative Emotions Chapter Five: Living with Joy, Positivity and Gratitude Acknowledgements 218 About the Author 221

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Book SynopsisAre you ready to begin the process of making yourself a new etheric body and individuality? In the last century, Rudolf Steiner issued a challenge for practitioners of western spiritual science. Would it be possible to develop a new form of cognitive, or Michaelic, yoga? In contrast to the eastern yogis of old - who practiced the spiritualization of inhalation and exhalation - such contemporary yogic practice would involve a spiritualization of thinking as well as a transformation of perceptions and sensations. In Cognitive Yoga, Dr Ben-Aharon responds to that call, developing the entire modern yogic process and describing it in remarkable detail. Through the methods presented, committed practitioners of anthroposophy can create a living framework for spiritual research through a fully spiritualized thinking accompanied by a complete renewal of the experiences of perception and sensation as well as of the human body itself.Included in the contents of this extraordinary book is a comprehensive guide to the spiritualization of the senses and how this leads to a transmutation of the deepest and most unconscious bodily processes and functions. Cognitive Yoga culminates in a pioneering description of a completely individualized meeting with the etheric Christ in the etheric world - the most important spiritual and human experience that people can have in our time and over the millennia to come. This seminal work, built on decades of first-hand research, provides tangible evidence that western spiritual schooling is not only alive and well, but also full of potential for future development. Ben-Aharon offers a fully formulated and practical guide to a knowledge of the present revelations of the spiritual world.Table of ContentsPreface - Introduction - 1. The life cycle of etheric breathing - 2. The composition of ordinary cognition - 3. The pearl of greatest price: Individuation - 4. Etherization of Sight - 5. Etherization of Thinking - 6. Etherization of Smell - 7. Birth of a new etheric body - 8. Birth of an etheric individuality - 9. Early childhood of an etheric individuality - 10. Essence exchange with the Cosmic Source

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Book Synopsis An inviting guide to reclaiming your time and discovering the wondrous pleasures of slow living.What beautiful possibilities await us when we slow down? For author and Slow Stories podcast host Rachel Schwartzmann, slowing down has changed her story in ways she could have never imagined. In this poignant and timely collection, she invites us to step away from the turmoil of daily life and awaken to the pleasures of living and creating with intention. Her captivating essays reveal how slowing down positively affects our minds, relationships, and work, and contributions from a wide range of luminous voices in art, food, design, and beyond—including Sophia Roe, Leah Thomas, and Jezz Chung—explore the magic that emerges when we intentionally shift our relationship to time and productivity culture. Throughout, readers will also find simple-to-follow guided practices for creativity, journaling, and introspection to help them disco

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Book SynopsisMany people find themselves feeling stuck, unable to reach their goals. The same problems keep showing up in jobs and relationships no matter how much they try to make changes and overcome obstacles. What if the patterns that repeat in your life and relationships didn’t originate with you? The source of your challenges could be rooted in your family energy field--and the problematic patterns that arise in your life could be ancestral trauma calling out to be healed. Presenting a guide to releasing the family patterns that hold you back, Anuradha Dayal-Gulati, an energy practitioner specializing in ancestral and emotional healing, explores the energetic principles that govern your family lineage and the many ways your ancestral field can support you as well as how it can hold you captive. She explains how the experiences and wounds of your parents or grandparents as well as more distant ancestors can affect you and how, sometimes, themes reappear in a family for several generations in a row--patterns of financial distress, sibling rivalry, divorce, or conversely long happy marriages, good health, and good humour. The author provides exercises and tools--such as journal practices, visualizations, meditations, and mind mapping--that can help you recognize and release negative family patterns, explaining how you don’t have to know anything about your ancestors to bring about healing. She shares her own healing journey and her experience with family constellation therapy and explores in depth the use of flower essences to transform emotions and release generational trauma. She discusses the importance of honoring your ancestors, sharing suggestions about altar creation, prayers, and the Vedic ritual of Tarpanam. Teaching you how to recognize the patterns that manifest in your daily experiences, this guide shows how, by healing your ancestral roots, you can lift the unconscious, invisible barriers that keep you from creating the life you want.Trade Review“Anuradha Dayal-Gulati, Ph.D., has written a thoroughly engaging guide to gaining more contentment, fulfillment, and harmony in life. This gem of a book will make an important contribution to the emergence of new energy-based therapies. It is rare to find a guide to the gifts of the Earth, ancestors, and spirit that is so highly informative and heartfully lyrical.” * Dan Cohen, Ph.D., family constellation facilitator and author of I Carry Your Heart in My Heart: Fam *“Anu’s clear, concise, down-to-earth writing style and easy-tofollow exercises make her book one of the best for beginners, clients, and practitioners alike. Sharing her step-by-step process, she shows you how to find peace and contentment in your life by connecting to yourself, to your family energy field, to the Earth, and ultimately to the Source of all that is. I wholeheartedly recommend this book.” * Susan Ulfelder, ND, LMT, BCPP, RDH, traditional naturopath, doctor of integrative medicine, and foun *“This book seeks to outline an alternative path forward—one that involves healing one’s roots and forging a new path. To accomplish this, the book introduces two crucial concepts— family energy fields and flower essences—that complement familiar techniques to address family trauma, like therapy and essential oils.” * Foreword Reviews *“Heal Your Ancestral Roots offers a thought-provoking option for dealing with family issues, creating a path to a more fulfilling life.” * BlueInk Review *“A compelling, spirited guide that aims to help readers understand who they come from.” * Kirkus Reviews *"In this compassionate entry, personal development coach Dayal-Gulati charts a path for readers to heal from ancestral trauma. This entry takes a nuanced approach to addressing family suffering, and readers will find her advice actionable and cathartic. Dayal-Gulati’s wisdom will easily attract the spiritually inclined." * Publisher's Weekly *"This is an enlightening guide for anyone looking to uncover how family history and intergenerational suffering impact our lives today. I was grateful to learn about energy medicine through flower essences, family constellations, rituals, and ceremonies. Awareness is often a first step toward action. Dayal-Gulati offers a non-traditional path toward healing, and it requires openness to be honest and vulnerable. Healing family trauma requires deep internal work over time, and I am thankful for the lessons shared in this book." * Maileen Hamto, San Francisco Book Review *Table of ContentsPreface Introduction: Living Life in Full BloomDo You Have the Power to Change Anything? Part I: Healing My Roots 1 Why Heal Your Roots?Can You Inherit the Fate of Your Ancestors?Seeing PatternsFilling the Void What Happens When Your Ancestors Fail to Move On? What to Expect in This Book: The Journey Ahead 2 The Power of the Unseen The Dispensation of Hope The Arrival of Haripriya Leaving India3 From Fate to DestinyDiscovering Flower EssencesThe Threshold of Life and Death My Lifeline FindingMy Purpose4 Discovering Family Energy Fields What Is a Family Constellation? Whose Emotions Are We Carrying? Karma: The Law of Cause and Effect Part II: Healing Tools 5 Healing with Flower Essences How Essences Work Essences of Transformation How Long Should You Take Flower Essences For? 6 How to Honor Your Ancestors How to Set Up an Ancestral Altar The Power of PrayerPrayers to Release the Past Your Ancestors Wantto Connect with You Too How to Do Tarpanam Part III: Understanding Your Family Energy Field7 Rewriting Your Parental StoryThe Debt of Life: Parents Give and Children Receive How Trauma Affects Your Roots Understanding Your Parental WoundsRewriting Your Parental Story Releasing Your Unconscious Loyalty to Your Parents Connecting with Universal Unconditional Love 8. Parents Give and You Receive The Queen of StrengthsYour Unconscious Blocks to Receiving Honoring Our Parents The Energy of a Mother’s Love 9 Everyone Belongs in a Family Why Does This Happen? Our Hidden Legacies The Elephants in the Room Making Space for EveryonePart IV: The Journey Home 10 The Path Back to Yourself Karma and Grace Faith Takes You Beyond Synchronicity The Challenge of Building Faith 11 Connecting with Mother EarthWhat Does It Mean to Be Grounded?The Healing Power of Water 12 Let Your Life Blossom What Does It Mean to Honor Your Life or Yourself? Shifting Your Perspective Self-Care and Self-Compassion Blessings to Blossom Filling the Hole Within 13 The Four Pillars The Price of Belonging The Path of Transformation Connecting to the Flow of Love and Life From Sight to Insight AppendicesA: Some FAQs on Flower Essences B: Flower Essences and Essential Oils C: A Starter Kit of Flower Essences D: Five Flower Essence Formulas Formula #1: An Optimism Formula Formula #2: Boundaries Formula #3: Self-Love and Self-Worth Formula #4: Need Direction?Formula #5: Letting Go Glossary Resources List of Exercises Acknowledgments Index About the Author

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Book Synopsis''For me, the act of writing is a form of meditation. It is a time when everything else falls away; leaving just me, my pen, my journal - and whatever happens to fall onto the page.'' Henny. Journaling is one of our most powerful means of creating a deeper connection with our true selves. It is something that we can all access whenever we need it - in times of overwhelm, change, challenge, uncertainty, creativity or joy. Flow Journaling is a specific practice that allows you to channel your subconscious, revealing more of what you deeply think or feel about something. It''s an opportunity for free-flow expression. And it helps you listen to your own inner wisdom, without the noise of everyday thoughts getting in the way. In this stunning workbook & journal, Henny Flynn guides the way so that you can develop your own Flow Journaling practice.

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Book SynopsisModern Life is stressful. We all need to let off steam sometimes.In these pages, you will find many sweary word games to test the mind and bring you a sense of calm. Cursing is not big and it's not clever...Well, crack these puzzles to prove otherwise.Including 'cros-swear-ds', wordoku, anagrams, word ladders and more, the very adult yet joyfully immature puzzlebook you never knew you needed (until now)

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Book SynopsisKeep track of your time online and check in on your mental health with the questions and prompts in The Social Media Detox Tracker so you can stop mindlessly scrolling and take back your life!When using social media, minutes can turn into hours of mindless scrolling, which can create feelings of depression, loneliness, anxiety, FOMO, and burnout. The good news is more people than ever are considering quitting social media and The Social Media Detox Tracker is here to help! With The Social Media Detox Tracker, you’ll record how much time you spend on social media every day. By setting goals and limitations and keeping them in check (and yourself accountable!) with the daily logs, you’ll make a habit of cutting back your minutes. In addition, the daily tracking pages include prompts and questions to help monitor your mental health. It provides space for you to reflect on how you’re feeling as you transition to more time offline. While social media creates feelings of FOMO, The Social Media Detox Tracker also makes sure you don’t feel like you’re missing out with less time online. The time logs and mental health prompts will help create a healthy transition to less time online. It’s time to stop checking your likes and start getting back to your life!

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Book SynopsisEveryone engages in self-protecting behaviours to some extent, but when these begin to take on the form of bad habits, they can be damaging. People often use self-protection strategies in love and relationships to mitigate potential pain or heartbreak. This book considers the defence mechanisms inadvertently used to avoid closeness with other people, the inner self, and reality and any resulting distress from confrontation with these bodies. This book will teach you how to recognise specific protective behaviours that hinder close relationships and why we engage in them. By understanding the source of these patterns and objectively considering the alternatives, the author will guide you on the path to overcome negative protection strategies and embrace positive relationships. With a foundation in psychology, this book will also be of interest to professional counsellors and therapists.Trade ReviewA powerful book that has given me new and valuable knowledge about my self. -- Cecilie Larsen, reader.This book is a must-read for parents, couples, and everyone else who wants positive relationships. -- Gitte L., readerWhen I read "Come Closer", the content seemed both new and obvious at the same time as I recognised myself in several of the book's examples. In the past, I have wondered about some of my behavior patterns, but now I understand them better. I'm glad that somebody gave me this book and for the new insights it has given me. -- Palle, 61 years old, readerCome Closer helps you unearth those self-protection strategies you didn't know you had and don't know what to do with. Ilse Sand gets them out in the open where she shows you how to dismantle them, one by one, and allow yourself to become rooted, instead, in security, self-acceptance and love. -- Deborah Ward, HSP and Personal Growth WriterThis book is beautifully written, using helpful examples to illustrate each point. It made me think about how to deepen relationships in ways that I had never considered before, and I have been a couples' therapist for 25 years! A brilliant book that will help you to be closer to yourself, your lived reality, and thus to others. -- Juliet Grayson, UKCP Registered Psychosexual Therapist & Author of Landscapes of the Heart, the working world of a sex and relationship therapistTable of ContentsForeword. Introduction. 1. Self-protection strategies. 2. When self-protection strategies become automatic. 3. Fear of closeness, grief, and loss of control. 4. Negative patterns that can hinder a successful love life. 5. Parental idealisation. 6. A feeling of total consciousness. 7. Dismantling inappropriate self-protection strategies. 8. The way home. Acknowledgements. Bibliography.

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Book SynopsisEmark on a path of self-discovery with this vibrant, uplifting, and inclusive tarot deck and guide created by Zenned Out founder Cassie Uhl. Presenting a modernized version of the treasured Waite-Smith deck—illustrated with calming, ethereal artwork that reflects the diversity of our would with a range of skin colors, body types, genders, and ages—The Zenned Out Journey Tarot Kit invites you to hold a mirror to your subconscious to help you develop in the physical world and progress as a spiritual being. The included guidebook gets you started with your tarot deck with answers to common questions, instructions for cleansing your deck, techniques for selecting cards and setting up spreads, and a review of the meanings of each card in the Major and Minor Arcana. The guide also includes correspondences between individual cards and the different planets and zodiac signs, the four elements, and the numbers 1 through 10 in numerology. Packaged in a sturdy clamshell box, the kit includes: 78 lavishly illustrated tarot cards An easy-to-follow, 64-page guidebook to the tarot Trust your inner wisdom, amplify your intuition, and dive deeper into your soul’s purpose with this uniquely styled kit. The Zenned Out series is an open invitation to seasoned and curious spiritualists who want to explore their craft. With Cassie Uhl’s approachable steps and explanations to mystical tools and symbolism, readers can start using the information right away.Also available in the series:The Zenned Out Guide to Understanding Tarot, The Zenned Out Guide to Understanding the Wheel of the Year, The Zenned Out Guide to Understanding Crystals, The Zenned Out Guide to Understanding Chakras, and The Zenned Out Guide to Understanding Auras.

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Book SynopsisThe keys to wellness are written in the stars. In The Complete Guide to Astrological Self-Care, astrologer Stephanie Gailing shares a modern-day approach to the ancient healing art of medical astrology. Astrology is a stellar language that allows us to understand the nuances of who we are and how to live our life with more insight and awareness. And while we may look to our zodiac signs to help us navigate our relationships, career, finances, and family matters, did you know that astrology can also play quite a pivotal role in helping us optimize our vitality and well-being? From passionate Aries to sensitive Pisces, and all the signs in between, each astrological profile is associated with a unique temperament and different needs when it comes to nurturing body, mind, and spirit. Knowing these can help you personalize your self-care regimen by incorporating natural remedies and wellness practices more aligned with your signs. Divided into twelve chapters, one for each zodiac sign, The Complete Guide to Astrological Self-Care includes an array of holistic lifestyle approaches that will help you curate an astrologically aligned self-care regimen. For each sign you’ll find dozens of recommendations in categories including: Areas of Health Focus Eating Tips Health-Supporting Foods Wellness Therapies Relaxation Practices Natural Remedies Essential Oils Flower Essences Yoga Poses Sleep Tips In addition you’ll also discover ways to bolster your well-being by connecting to the celestial cycles, featuring topics such as: Stellar Life Stages: You’ll discover a road map—including an array of wellness strategies and journaling questions—to navigate your self-care from your twenties to your eighties based upon astrological invitations that occur at different times in our lives. The Moons: You’ll learn about the twenty-four different New Moons and Full Moons including the opportunities and challenges each one brings. You’ll find affirmations you can do on each lunation as well as self-care rituals to undertake and several questions to use as journaling prompts. Planetary Retrogrades: Get a deeper understanding of the opportunities for awareness that Mercury, Venus and Mars Retrograde yield. You’ll discover strategies to sidestep stress, self-care suggestions, ways to work with your dreams, meditation techniques, flower essences, supportive crystals, and journaling questions.The Complete Guide to Astrological Self-Care is part of the Complete Illustrated Encyclopedia series, elegantly designed and beautifully illustrated books that offer comprehensive, display-worthy references on a range of intriguing topics, including dream interpretation, techniques for harnessing the power of dreams, flower meanings, and the stories behind signs and symbols. Also available in the series: The Complete Book of Birthdays, The Complete Language of Flowers, and The Complete Book of Dreams.Trade Review“A complete course of comprehensive and thoroughly 'user friendly' instruction … especially and unreservedly recommended.” * Midwest Book Review *"Entering the world of astrology can be extremely daunting for newbies such as myself. Thankfully, The Complete Guide to Astrological Self-Care breaks down the three most important signs you should know in an easily digestible manner, giving you practical advice on how you can apply this knowledge in your everyday life." * HerCampus *Table of ContentsINTRODUCTION PART I: ZODIAC SIGNS The Signs of Self-Care Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, Pisces PART I I: STELLAR LIFE STAGES Stellar Life Stages Through the Ages Jupiter Return Saturn Return Pluto Square Neptune Square Uranus Opposition Chiron Return PAR T I I I: THE MOONS The Lunar Cycle New Moons Full Moons PART IV: PLANETARY RETROGRADES Retrograde Basics Mercury Retrograde Venus Retrograde Mars Retrograde RESOURCES ACKNOWLEDGMENTS ABOUT THE AUTHOR INDEX

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Book SynopsisFrom social anxiety to phobias to post-traumatic stress disorder, sources of anxiety in daily life are numerous, and can have a powerful impact on your future. By following the rules of Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), created by world renowned therapist Dr. Albert Ellis, you can stop anxiety in its tracks if you will admit this important fact: Things and people do not make you anxious. You do. Your unrealistic expectations produce your needless anxiety. Yet not all anxiety is needless...Healthy anxiety can ward off dangers and make you aware of negative things that you can change. Unhealthy anxiety inhibits you from enjoying everyday activities and relationships, causes you to perform poorly, and blocks your creativity. Using the easy-to-master, proven precepts of REBT, this classic book not only helps you distinguish between healthy and unhealthy anxiety, but teaches you how to:*Understand and dispute the irrational beliefs that make you anxiTrade Review"No individual - not even Freud himself-has had a greater impact on modern psychotherapy." Psychology Today

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Book SynopsisA beautiful collection of inspirational quotes from writers, artists and thinkers, chosen by the world's favourite storyteller, Danielle Steel. These are words to comfort you, to move you, to inspire you, and to make you laugh.'The right words can bring you back to reality or make you dream, can comfort you when you're in despair or make you laugh out loud. The right words can open your mind or give you hope'.As a young girl, Danielle began collecting quotations that had special meaning to her – a habit that has stayed with her over the years. In Expect a Miracle, Danielle has compiled some of her favourite quotations, proverbs and sayings to live and love by.With a heartfelt introduction from Danielle, Expect a Miracle is the perfect road map to life, with grace, courage and humour. Whether you’ve read her books or not, this is a book filled with wisdom for everyone.

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Book SynopsisEvery home should have a copy'' MARIAN KEYESHow to buy jeans that fitThirty-seven things to have in your kitchen cupboardTiny acts for mental health How to support a friend going through IVFWhy bad boys are an absolute waste of your timeHow to cope with working mum guiltThis smart guide will help you navigate modern life, enabling you to save money and time. Sali Hughes offers striking good sense on: home; food and drink, fashion; health and beauty; life and finances; friends, relationships and family.From useful, everyday tips such as how to cut your own fringe and how to buy great second-hand clothing, to the less talked about, agonising questions like how to split finances with your partner and how to grieve, Guardian beauty editor Sali Hughes has advice on the big and the small, and everything in between.Trade Review‘One of the best things about reading Nora Ephron is the life advice she arms you with: a go-to salad dressing, the pros and cons of red coats . . . Writer Sali Hughes is her spiritual successor with this new book – a compendium of wisdom for everything life can throw at you’ STYLIST 'So much common sense and wisdom. Every home should have a copy' Marian Keyes 'Invaluable . . . packed with advice on he not-so-simple art of living' Jojo Moyes 'Reliable, reassuring, wise and kind. It’s all the good advice you'll ever need' Sophie Ellis-Bextor ‘Sali Hughes is a respected voice we all listen to . . . this book has a little something for every moment, occasion and life event. I loved it’ Giovanna Fletcher Praise for Pretty Iconic ‘Sali's new book is a wonderful mix of beauty nerdery, know-how, nostalgia and memoir’ Lauren Laverne ‘Beauty writing of the highest order’ India Knight

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Book SynopsisThe beautiful new Whittaker Journal' from content creator and youtuber, Carys Whittaker.Plan your days, weeks and months, and reflect on thoughts and feelings whenever you need to with this beautiful journal.Keep a note of important dates and tasksCreate your feel-good to-do listsRe-frame anxiety with practical tips and journalling promptsGet inspired by seasonal refreshesLearn how to manage negative thought cyclesPlan your self-care days and keep a note of special memoriesFrom reflecting on thoughts and feelings, to jotting down your shopping lists and appointments, this journal has it all!

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Book SynopsisYou''ll learn: how to tell a person''s sincerity by the tone of his or her voice which three character traits are most likely to predict a person''s behaviour? how to know if your date is interested in a serious relationship the message you are sending with your hairstyle how to use your intuition to determine the right nursery school, nanny or child-minder for your child how to stay objective when evaluating a potential boss - even if you need the job desperately.Trade ReviewSecret tips from the country's leading jury consultant that will change your life. -- Larry KingA WEALTH OF TIPS AND STRATEGIES for ferreting out people's real viewpoints, motives, and character traits. . . . Whether interviewing a baby-sitter, meeting a new date, or selecting a jury, this thorough, detailed guide of what to look for could probably improve anyone's ability at seeing and being seen. * Publishers Weekly *[A] VALUABLE GUIDE . . . Practical, good advice for discerningly 'reading' others and becoming more aware of the myriad of nonverbal messages one conveys. * Kirkus Reviews *

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Book SynopsisAlthough in this world everyone is different, we all share the common goal of wanting to succeed; be it in sport, business or relationships. The truth is, however, that few people - if any - ever achieve their true potential. What stops us, bizarrely, is ourselves. We are all inherently self-limiting and are unwittingly sabotaged by hidden fears and insecurities created by past experiences.Using a revolutionary blend of Neuro-Linguistic Programming, hypnosis and psychology, Jamil Qureshi - the Mind Coach - teaches us that the real secret to success lies in our ability to trust in our subconscious skills and shows us how to work with what we have, rather than what we think we lack.The Mind Coach is unique, innovative and spectacularly successful - not just for CEOs and professional sportspeople, but for every one of us who wants to make the most of our lives. It''s brilliant, it''s simple... and it must be tried.Trade ReviewOnce I started to speak to my subconscious and appreciate the good things in my life, I realised Jamil's techniques really work. I leave the session feeling positive, relaxed and in control. That, to me, is pure magic * Daily Express *Whether you want to achieve success at wok, at home or in your relationships, this book will show you how * Prima magazine *The most relaxed and easy-going guide to becoming successful I have ever read. Wonderful stuff -- Derek Lawrenson * Daily Mail *Here, at last, was a book that offered some practical suggestions for getting yourself together, based on the tenets of cognitive behavioural therapy ... the chapters are broken down into short, snappy sections that suggest practical exercises ... Qureshi's method is to help you change your behaviour in tiny increments, in the belief that changing bad habits will in turn break negative thoughts -- Stephanie Merritt * The Observer *... will pave the way for a more positive approach to life in general. One page after another is packed with good advice -- Lewine Mair * Daily Telegraph *

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