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When faced with 'new' and 'different', are we really open-minded or wary and suspicious? In a world obsessed with the latest tech or trend, where groupthink dominates, it's easy to close down our thinking; to mentally inhabit a space that is both comfortable and familiar. Yet what if we've become stuck in our ways? Or stopped having an opinion that was truly our own? Do Agile is about resetting our minds and moving forward. Tim Drake shows us that to work effectively in any organisation and in life in general, we require a mindset that is open, alert, engaged and positive. And importantly, aligned with our core principles. You will: -Define your values as they change over time -Find out how 'giving back' leads to a positive mindset -Reignite a desire to learn -Retrain your mind to think more autonomously. Today's world requires a new type of toolkit. One that helps build mental resilience, a growth mindset, and a positive outlook. Once that's in place, you can do practically anything.

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Most people spend their whole lives asleep and then wake up a few days before they re about to die. Olivia Bareham, Sacred Crossings. Death has a 100 per cent success rate. We can t escape its inevitability, nor can we deny its existence. So, when someone close to us dies or we are confronted by our own mortality, why are we utterly unprepared? In Do Death, social activist Amanda Blainey seeks to transform our lives through our relationship with death. By inviting us to accept death as a natural part of life, she encourages us to think about what really matters and live more consciously. With uplifting wisdom from leaders and visionaries, Do Death will: Help us rediscover the power of human connection Inspire us to think and talk about death more openly Offer sage advice on how to navigate grief, and talk to children Empower us to be better prepared, both practically and emotionally. Death can be our greatest teacher. This book is a manual for living, at any stage in life.

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Don't try to be interesting. That's a fool's errand. Do interesting instead. Make the world light up by paying proper attention. In this book, writer and strategist Russell Davies has rounded up a bunch of interesting people to help you: - Notice more - practise paying attention and everything gets more interesting - Collect more - gather together what you've noticed, new ideas pop out - Share more - get good at sharing it all and more magic arrives You'll turn the things you notice into a compost of creativity - slow hunches, sparkles, scrapbooks and mood boards. It's where unexpected elements collide to form new ideas. Then you'll share those ideas. And you'll learn something about yourself - your passions and interests. Your life and work will become more creative, fulfilling and fun. Interesting isn't a personality, it's a decision. Don't hunt for diamonds. Get fascinated by pebbles.

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Gail Muller, a chronic pain sufferer, was told to give up hope of a recovery and accept that she would be in a wheelchair by 40. She refused. She eventually found a cure and went on to walk the legendary Appalachian Trail. But what is hope? And why do we need it now more than ever? In this book, Gail shares her own story of survival and what she has learnt: that hope is not just a platitude, it s a powerful and energising catalyst towards better days. A light in the dark. But sometimes hope can fade? ?and if that happens, how do we get it back? In Do Hope you will: Meet the Three Musketeers: resilience, perseverance and self-worth Develop tools to feel reinvigorated and realigned Discover what really makes you happy Appreciate how helping others can lift you too. For those times when we feel adrift, challenged or face adversity, Do Hope will help us keep the flame of hope alive.

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Setting out on the entrepreneur s path can be intimidating. It will not only test your creativity and commitment but push you further than you thought possible. It s also one of the most rewarding journeys you will ever make. Dan Kieran, co-founder and former CEO of an award-winning publishing platform and self-confessed accidental entrepreneur', takes you through all aspects of running a business: from initial idea to getting started, building a brand, growing a team, raising money and dealing with investors, and perhaps most importantly, developing a founder s mindset and managing your own mental health. When you are unsure of who and what to rely on, Do Start will be your trusted guide. Until, finally, you discover that the real win is not the company you build or money you make, but the person you become.

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We negotiate constantly. In work, and in life. As one side gains, the other tends to lose, and it can feel more like a tug of war. Yet a different approach can turn this process into something more collaborative - and the start of a more positive working relationship. In Do Deal, music lawyers Richard Hoare and Andrew Gummer share their innovative approach to negotiation that builds trust and finds hidden value. In the dynamic and constantly evolving music industry, it has led to major record deals and highly successful long-term creative partnerships. Now, they will help you to: - Identify and adapt your natural negotiating style - Recognise key traits in your counterpart - Learn strategies to diffuse tricky situations and handle difficult people - Develop a more collaborative mindset - Think creatively to find hidden value and enrich deal terms. No-one is born a brilliant negotiator, but you can learn strategies and develop your natural style so, regardless of the cards you re holding, you approach the bargaining table with confidence, skill and a few tricks up your sleeve. Deal?

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A solitary figure walks along ancient pathways, between slender trees, across open hills. As the earth offers up support and reassurance, they walk through uncertainty towards an understanding that they we are not alone, but part of the fabric of the world. With evocative photography and artwork, Path is a contemplative journey written in poetic prose that embodies the steady rhythms and joy of walking, and captures our reciprocal relationship with the land.

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A moving and wise book that powerfully conveys a simple truth: that putting one foot in front of the other is a transformative act. DeLana writes with insight, heart and wit. Cheryl Strayed. One morning in 2011, Libby DeLana stepped outside her New England home for a walk. She did the same thing the next day, and the next. It became a daily habit that has culminated in her walking over 25,000 miles the equivalent of the earth s circumference. In Do Walk, Libby shares the transformative nature of this simple yet powerful practice. She reveals how walking each day provides the time and space to reconnect with the world around us; process thoughts; improve our physical wellbeing; and unlock creativity. It is the ultimate navigational tool that helps us to see who we are beyond titles and labels, and where we want to go. With stunning photography, this inspiring and reflective guide is an invitation to step outside, and see where the path takes us.

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In Do Disrupt, brand consultant Mark Shayler delivers authoritative advice on how to be a strategic, bold, and decisive change maker. Full of tried-and-true tips plus rousing quotes from history's most notable innovators, this book gives anyone with an entrepreneurial spirit the tools they need to make their big idea a reality.

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Designer Alan Moore invites us to rethink not only what we produce whether it's a website, a handmade chair, or a business but how and why. With examples including Pixar, Apple, and Blitz Motorcycles, we are encouraged to ask: Is it useful and considered. Is it a thing of beauty?

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When you get the right balance in life you can do amazing things: create, perform, lead a team, build a great company, raise a family. But so often the scales tip and we feel overwhelmed and stressed.Michael Townsend Williams, an adman turned yoga teacher and mindfulness coach, is an advocate of ''welldoing'' – leading a busy and productive life, but not at the expense of our health and wellbeing. And key to this? Our breath.The crucial link between mind and body, our breath reflects what we''re dealing with at any given moment. It tells us when we''re out of our depth.With simple breathing exercises and elements from yoga, meditation and mindfulness, Do Breathe will help you to:Reduce stress and increase productivityImprove focus and work flowCultivate new good habits and drop the badBuild courage and resilienceWhy not breathe yourself better?

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Author Les McKeown draws on his decades of experience as a CEO and leadership consultant to deliver expert advice on what it takes to be a visionary leader, blending practical advice with illuminating examples from a range of industries.

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We know there's a climate emergency but what does that mean we should do? What does a 'better future' look like and how do we get there? Having spent over a decade on the frontlines of climate activism - organising, campaigning, and holding the powerful to account - Tamsin Omond discovered first-hand that this crisis is too big for one group of activists to solve. It needs everyone. Do Earth is about collective action and community engagement. It's about healing our relationships with nature, each other and ourselves; and feeling inspired about what the next phase of human evolution might be. With practical guidance and gentle encouragement, Do Earth provides a blueprint for reimagining the world and reviving our beautiful planet.

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Today s companies are required to be creative, innovative and adaptable to meet the demands and challenges of our unpredictable and ever-changing world. And that all comes down to the team that you have in place.

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In this revised edition of Do Purpose, David Hieatt offers insights on how to build a purpose-driven company.

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Do Protect offers clear and accessible legal advice and explanations on all aspects of setting up, running and growing your own business.

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Whether it s your first, second or fifth baby, most of us approach childbirth with some trepidation. Yet this life-changing experience can, and should, be a positive one. Midwife Caroline Flint is one of the most inspirational figures in the world of childbirth. Over the years, she has helped hundreds of women give birth comfortably and confidently. And now she will help you. In Do Birth, you will find out: . Preparations to make if you choose to stay at home . Intuitive ways to help labour progress smoothly . How to make a hospital birth more homely . Advice on breastfeeding and the first hours, days and weeks with your newborn. Having a baby is one of life s most exciting adventures. This book will help you to embrace it.

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Newly updated for 2022, Do Improvise will help you to become more productive without trying harder, overcome creative blocks and generate new ideas and to respond fluently to circumstances beyond your control!

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Getting our voices heard can be a nerve-wracking and overwhelming task – particularly in a world where everyone seems to have something to say. The ability to present our ideas with confidence is now a coveted skill. Yet on stage, we become this other person: less funny, less engaging, less human.Mark Shayler draws on his own experience – from nervous speaker to charismatic compere – to guide you through the task of public speaking. He takes a deeper look at what''s holding you back, and will help you to: Find your voice and the confidence to share it Learn how to tell stories, not just share data Stand and move around the stage comfortably Leave the audience informed, entertained and uplifted Giving a brilliant talk is not about following a method. It''s not about rules. It''s about understanding what you want the audience to think, feel and do afterwards. Ultimately, it''s about being more you.

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In Do Inhabit, Sue Fan and Danielle Quigley, co-founders of interior design company Wild Habit, share their advice for styling a home full of beauty, tranquility, and warmth a space that promotes health and happiness.

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The universe is made of stories, not atoms.' - Muriel Rukeyser. Today s world wants to know you and the real story behind why you do what you do. Whether you have a product to sell, a company mission to share or an audience to entertain, people are far more likely to engage and connect if you deliver a well-crafted story with an emotional core. Bobette Buster is a story consultant to major studios including Pixar, Disney and Sony Animation. In Do Story she teaches the art of telling powerful and engaging stories. With profiles of activists, leaders and visionaries, she shares a variety of styles and subjects to demonstrate her Ten Principles of Storytelling. Find out -How to source, structure and shape your story -The power of the 'gleaming detail' -Why an emotional connection is key. Newly updated and expanded with two new chapters, beautiful artwork by Millie Marotta and plenty of practical tips and exercises, you will discover how to take your own storytelling from good...to great. So, what s your story?

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Written for home cooks of all skill levels, Do Preserve makes it easy to transform the delicious flavors of freshly picked seasonal produce into jams, sauces, pickles, and shrubs that can be enjoyed throughout the year.

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Honey. Drizzled over a slice of fresh bread... or eaten directly from the spoon... is one of life''s great pleasures. And with beehives springing up on urban rooftops, in next door''s back garden – even schemes for adopting bees or renting hives – becoming a honey producer seems... possible. So how easy is it and what''s involved?By sharing the journey of 18-year-old beekeeper Orren Fox – who clearly remembers what it''s like to be a rookie – you''ll discover that keeping your own honeybees is easier than you think. Find out:• How and where to set up your hive• The tools & equipment needed to get started• The job of inspecting your hive• How and when to harvest your honey!With delicious honey-based recipes shared by talented and resourceful chefs and cooks, including Honey & Co., you''ll learn all about bees and their inspiring world of work and honey production. And may even be tempted to buy your first bee su

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Nothing is complicated. Some things are just harder to explain. The world of digital money might feel like the Wild West but as blockchain, Bitcoin and alternative cryptocurrencies enter the mainstream, we re going to need to arm ourselves with some knowledge. Do Bitcoin is a concise guide to all things cryptocurrency, focusing on the first and most dominant: Bitcoin. Written in a jargon-free style by self-taught Bitcoin analyst and advisor, Angelo Morgan-Somers, it takes a first principles approach to explain how we got here, why it matters, and what digital money means for the future. So, if you ve ever found yourself asking: What s an NFT? What are altcoins? Who or what are miners? What s a node? Is anyone in charge...? You ve come to the right place. Do Bitcoin will set you and your business on the right track.?It will reveal Bitcoin and blockchain s potential to revolutionise entire industries. And ultimately, to change the world. Are you ready to go down the rabbit hole?

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A man stands at the edge of the lake, a golden skimming stone in his hand. He has been waiting his whole life for this moment. But now that it has arrived, he is full of doubt. If he throws the stone will it plummet to the depths of the lake, or will it skim gracefully along the surface, as it deserves to after all this time? ple, heartfelt tale from Dominic Wilcox part of a new series of inspirational stories from Do Books is in equal parts charming and profound. A story of making the ordinary extraordinary, of hard work and anticipation, of learning to let go of fear, of having the courage to seize opportunities as and when they present themselves it will speak to each reader in different ways. With simple yet elegant watercolour illustrations by Leonora Oppenheimer and a beautiful clothbound finish, it will be a treasured addition to any bookshelf.

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For anyone who's ever dreamed of growing their own food but isn't sure where to start, Do Grow delivers simple-to-follow guidance on planting and harvesting ten vegetables whether it's in a small window box or a spacious backyard and provides delicious, easy-to-prepare recipes so readers can enjoy the fruits of their labour.

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''An open door to the joyous world of singing.'' - Cerys MatthewsSinging is one thing, but singing together is something else. Powerful and uplifting, group singing creates deep human connections and benefits our wellbeing. And it''s fun. Vocal leader James Sills believes that group singing has the power to change lives. It is a joyful expression of our humanity that gives us purpose, encourages us to be fully present, and helps foster social bonds.In Do Sing, James invites us to reflect on our own singing journey. Was there a time when you stopped singing, or were told you couldn''t sing? Do certain songs trigger happy memories? With exercises to help unlock your voice, improve breathing, release tension, and a few simple songs to get started, Do Sing will help you to overcome (often deep-rooted) inhibitions and reawaken a love of singing. Do Sing is a welcome remedy to the demands of modern life – and an invitation to experience the j

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Can a book inspire action? Can it make us get up and move? Start something? Live differently? This is The Book of Do. Within these pages you ll find over 50 colour photographs, 30 illustrations, 8 lists, 6 recipes, 4 diary entries and hundreds of ideas around business, creativity, resilience and wellbeing that might just change your life. Ideas + action = change. Are you ready for change? The Do Book Company launched in 2013 with the aim of helping creative entrepreneurs, makers and Doers work smarter and create positive change. Since then, the collection has grown to 40 (and counting!) titles spanning design, business, wellbeing and sustainable living, with each book focusing on the doing rather than the background theory. To celebrate 10 years of publishing, The Book of Do draws together the very best writing and artwork into one seminal anthology. Organised around 10 themed sections, it features wisdom and advice from leading experts including bestselling Do authors David Hieatt, Robert Poynton and Bobette Buster on how to live a more sustainable life, work smarter, or even take a different path. In the words of Dick Dastardly, Don t just stand there, do something!

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Robert Poynton explores and celebrates the everyday miracle that meets one of our deepest needs: to connect with other people; he offers simple ways to hone our natural skills so that we overcome any anxiety and converse more skilfully and consciously.

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The world of business is changing. The single pursuit of profit at any cost has been replaced by a desire to build companies that create a better future—and enjoy commercial success.In Do Build, Alan Moore draws on his years of research into some of the most pioneering and progressive businesses on the planet. By speaking to their purpose-driven founders, he discovers that it is possible to lead with generosity, have a transparent supply chain, design products and services that are considered and joyful, and create a company culture where individuals flourish.By sharing examples of best practice, Moore invites us to create a different type of business: one that will regenerate and restore our economy, our environment, and our civilization. Are you ready to build a new reality?

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Do Fly invites readers to discover their true path in life and follow it with purpose. Featuring advice on discovering hidden passions, picking a mentor, cultivating an optimistic and resilient mindset, and identifying personal strengths, these pages are a rousing call to build a life that is personally and professionally rewarding.

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Fantastically useful, true and best of all very amusing. This comprehensive and succinct insider s guide is told with characteristic clarity and laced with excellent practical advice. If you want to write, read this first. Tim Whitby, producer. Have you ever said, I d love to write a script, but don t know where to start ? Or watched the latest binge-worthy Netflix series and thought you could do better? Do Drama explores the how and why of writing drama, not as an instruction manual, but as a lively conversation with one of Britain s most prolific and successful screenwriters, Lucy Gannon. She didn t write her first play until she was 39. By sharing what she has learned over three decades of writing primetime drama, she will help you to: Write your script from the first scene to the last Create vivid characters with a personality and a past Develop storylines, structure and write a treatment Understand how the industry works; take the next step. Writing drama is not about education, class or cleverness, it s about your deep desire to tell stories, to create characters, finding the humour alongside the pathos, to delight and enthral millions. There is no golden path into production. But the world is hungry for talent. You are the talent. So, what are you waiting for? Scene 1

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We are all makers. From brewing our morning coffee to folding a paper aeroplane, we find it satisfying to create something that didn t exist before. And it isn t just about the outcome. Making requires us to slow down and become absorbed in the process: an antidote to our fast-paced world. James Otter is an award-winning wooden surfboard maker with a passion for craftsmanship and the ocean. In Do Make, he invites us to rediscover the joy of making. By using our hands to transform natural materials into objects of beauty and utility, we reconnect with our creativity, our environment, and back to ourselves. Learn about: Preparation: what to make, where and how to get started Process: learn to trust it and let go of perfection Power: develop confidence in your natural skills and ability. With incredible photography, plenty of encouragement and even a how to guide to make your own handplane to take bodysurfing, Do Make reminds us that nothing quite beats the feeling of having made something with our own hands. Isn t it time to make your mark on the world?

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This book is about working with other people. It''s about making that experience a positive one. It''s about how a happy, engaged and motivated team becomes an unstoppable force.In Do Team, entrepreneur Charlie Gladstone draws on three decades of experience as an employer of over 100 people and father of six, to share practical, honest and insightful advice on such matters as:• Choosing the right people• Getting through tough times• Team building for introverts• The power of (very) small teams• Why good manners and kindness matter mostWith easy-to-follow entries on hiring, gentle leadership, emotional intelligence and retaining a sense of humor, Do Team will help you get the best from everyone so that you, your team and your business can thrive.

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This is a pocket guide to helping you to achieve more. To help you understand the ebb and flow of making something happen. For over a decade, David Hieatt has been listening to the world s Doers share their inspiring stories on the Do Lectures stage. In doing so, he found a path that seemed common to all. The Path of a Doer takes us through the simple steps that every person, every project, every business will probably encounter on their way to making stuff happen successfully. It will answer such questions as: should you set yourself an impossible deadline? When are you most likely to fail? Why can daydreaming help you succeed? No matter if you are a student or a CEO, this book is an essential read for anyone who wants to go from talker to doer .

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How do you grow your business when you don''t have a marketing budget? How do you stand out in a busy world?And what if the answer is right in front of you? ''For me, the newsletter is the most important tool I have in building a global denim brand. Second only to the sewing machine.''So writes entrepreneur David Hieatt who has based his entire marketing strategy around a simple email newsletter. And it''s worked. His company has grown into a creative global jeans business with a fiercely loyal community. Now, David shares his insight, strategy and methodology so you can do the same. In Do Open you will discover:Why giving is your secret to successHow to get people''s attention when time is your biggest competitorWhy creating beats sharingHow a small team can winBuild community. Build your brand. Build long-term growth. Discover why the humble newsletter is pure and utter gold.

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