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Have you ever struggled with weight issues? Have you faced prejudice because of your gender identity or sexuality? Have you had to cope with depression, anxiety or bullying? Have you been the victim of sexual assault?If the answer to any of these is yes, then this book is your sanctuary. Here you will find a safe space to learn techniques that will not only overcome these problems and traumas, but to truly empower you to live the life you want to live. Alongside seven other heroic women, you will learn how to re-write your origin story and become a true superhero.Written by a pioneering therapist and author of Superhero Therapy, this practical and compassionate self-help guide will help you deal with villains, setbacks, vulnerabilities and labels, and will help you define your heroic purpose. Σελίδες: 240, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0310, Διαστάσεις: 12.6x12.6cm

From the bestselling author of Addicted to Anxiety \'I thoroughly recommended it\' – Rob Rinder\'Could change your life\' – Daily Telegraph\'Loved by stressed-out celebs\' – Daily MailTen to Zen is a simple, effective and fuss-free guide to help you start your day in the right headspace to prepare for the challenges it may bring. Each morning most of us will spend about ten minutes in the shower, ten minutes making and eating breakfast but no time at all clearing our minds. Ten to Zen uses a combination of four therapeutic models – Mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Psychotherapy and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy – in a simple, easy-to-follow programme.You will learn:How to settle your mind quicklyHow to focus and retrain your brain on dealing with stressHow to restructure unhelpful patterns of thinkingHow to develop ways of communicating that are more effectiveTen to Zen was developed by Owen O\'Kane to encourage new principles for living based on his experience as a psychotherapist and his many years of caring for the dying in the field of palliative care, which has hugely influenced how he works and how he views life.\'This book offers you the perfect mind workout in just ten minutes a day – it’s an essential!\' – Dame Kelly Holmes\'This is a must read\' – Dr Alex George Σελίδες: 192, Έτος Έκδοσης: 1227, Διαστάσεις: 15.3x15.3cm

THE classic work of intelligent self-empowerment from the world-renowned writer and philosopher Edward de BonoOur happiness and success depend on clear thinking. But too many of us are compromised by confusion, trying to do too much at once, and not knowing what to do next.In Teach Yourself to Think, Edward de Bono shows that good thinking depends on a simple five-stage process that anyone can learn. It will enable you to assess your goals, sort available information, identify the available choices, make a decision and, finally, turn thought into action.This book offers brilliant advice for anyone who needs to be able to respond to and deal with a vast range of situations at work and in life quickly, efficiently and intelligently. Σελίδες: 272, Διαστάσεις: 13x13cm

The Moon is not just a static piece of cosmic matter in our night sky, but a dynamic living being. Throughout her journey around the Earth which takes about 29.5 days she shows us her different faces, growing from a silver sliver in the sky to an awe-inspiring illuminated sphere, before returning to darkness again. She changes colour and moves through a variety of star constellations reflecting the energies at play each day. The Moon gives us a map to a cyclical way of living; the blueprint for a life that breathes in harmony with the rhythm of the natural world around us. She teaches us about the importance of embracing quiet and reflective times as much as celebrating the times we experience life in its fullest expression. She informs us when to plant the seeds of our dreams and when to take stock and harvest what we have been growing. What will you discover about yourself when you tune into the moon? Σελίδες: 160, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0908, Διαστάσεις: 14.8x14.8cm

The Sunday Times bestsellerFEATURED ON THE DELICIOUSLY ELLA PODCASTWe\'re all on a search for happiness, but we\'re looking in the wrong places.Everyone looks externally to find contentment, we think material possessions will unlock our happiness. A Monk\'s Guide to Happiness explains how and why we need to look within, and connect to our true essence, in order to find peace. Everyone has the potential to be happy, after all, we\'re all \'hardwired\' for happiness.But how do we get there? By meditating. Not just in the morning, but throughout the day by introducing micro moments so we never drop the mindfulness ball, even when we\'re busy. Meditation is more than just a stress-reduction tool or a relaxation therapy, it is the key to finding long-lasting happiness.Gelong Thubten, a Buddhist monk who has worked with everyone from Silicon Valley entrepreneurs to Ruby Wax and Benedict Cumberbatch, explores the theme of happiness in his debut book and explains how to bring meditation into our busy 21st century lives with simple exercises.\'Thubten is a very generous and kind monk who writes with the lived honesty and humour of someone who has experienced the wisdom he shares. His writing is full of inspiration but also the pragmatism needed to form a sustainable practice. His book clearly illustrates why we all need meditation and mindfulness in our lives.\' - Benedict Cumberbatch Σελίδες: 256, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0924, Διαστάσεις: 12.8x12.8cm

The bestselling author of THE MIRACLE MORNING shares the secret to unlocking your full potential - all day, every day.And THE MIRACLE EQUATION now includes a brand new bonus chapter on maximising your MIRACLE MORNING.Even after the incredible success of his book THE MIRACLE MORNING, Hal Elrod realized that he still had more to share with the world. What he had discovered was a timeless but overlooked formula for success. The world\'s top achievers have used it for centuries. He used it to thrive against seemingly insurmountable odds, from overcoming life-threatening health challenges to near financial collapse.That formula is The Miracle Equation, and it couldn\'t be any simpler:Unwavering Faith + Extraordinary Effort = MiraclesBy establishing and maintaining Unwavering Faith that you can achieve anything you desire, and then putting forth Extraordinary Effort until you do, you\'ll create results beyond what you believe to be possible. In The Miracle Equation, you\'ll learn how to* Replace fear with faith* Move from resistance to acceptance* Let go of negative emotions* Turn off your stress response* Overcome your limitations to unlock your limitless potential* Develop emotional invincibility* Grow from happiness, which is fleeting, to inner peace, which is lastingAnd with the Miracle Equation 30-Day Challenge to guide your way, you\'ll create a step-by-step plan to actualize your miracles and become the person you need to be in order to succeed. No goal is out of reach!\'The Miracle Equation isn\'t just a book, it\'s the formula that I myself have used to achieve greatness beyond what I ever believed was possible. Hal Elrod has taken the mystery out of miracles and gives you a simple, proven formula for creating extraordinary results in your life. Highly recommended\' Lewis Howes, New York Times bestselling author of The School of Greatness\'You\'re only two decisions away from achieving everything you want. And my friend, Hal Elrod, has simplified these two decisions into a simple equation for achieving results. Follow it, and your success is virtually guaranteed. If you want your biggest goals to move from possible, to probable, to inevitable, you better read The Miracle Equation\' Mel Robbins, bestselling author of The 5-Second Rule Σελίδες: 272, Έτος Έκδοσης: 1210, Διαστάσεις: 12.8x12.8cm

A.C. Grayling answers the most important question - How do we live a good life?One of the most fundamental questions in our life is to find out what we value - what principles we want to live by and which codes we will use to guide our behaviour. Most of us want to live a good life. But what, in today\'s secular society, does \'good\' actually mean?To classical Greeks, the acquisition of knowledge, the enjoyment of the senses, creativity and beauty were all aspects of life to strive for. Then came the volcanic declarations of St Paul and his fundamentalist ideas on sin and human nature. In WHAT IS GOOD?, A.C. Grayling examines these and other proposals on how to live a good life, from the \'heroic\' ideals of the Greek poets to Kant\'s theories on freedom and the UN Declaration on Human Rights. Σελίδες: 288, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0501, Διαστάσεις: 13.3x13.3cm

From the creator of This Girl Can Organise, the ultimate guide to decluttering your home in a fun, sustainable and meaningful way. Are you drowning in clutter? Do you dread opening your cupboards because of the mess that awaits inside? Are you ready to sort out your house for good and discover a happier, calmer you? If you’ve tried and struggled with Marie Kondo’s The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up or Dana K. White’s Decluttering at the Speed of Life, Nicola Lewis can help you finally achieve the tidy, clean and healthy home you’ve always wanted. In this book, Nicola will arm you with the tools you need to clean and clear your home. With a step-by-step, room-by-room plan to get rid of clutter, recipes for natural, eco-friendly cleaning products and tips on upcycling your household items, housework and organising have never been this easy! From your makeup bag to your ‘hoarders’ garage, your home will be spick, span and sparkling. Sections of the book include:Nicola’s JourneyTidy Home, Tidy MindHow to Declutter: Room by RoomEco-cleaning Your HomeUpcycling and DonatingDecluttering to Go Nicola sprinkles magic wherever she goes and she has seen first-hand how decluttering and tidying your home can help transform your mind, bringing you new-found confidence and happiness. Filled with helpful tips and tricks, actionable insights and positive affirmations, this is the perfect book to refer to whenever you need help to tidy your life. Σελίδες: 208, Διαστάσεις: 13.5x13.5cm

How are you handling change?Many changes are occurring now in the lives of all of us, but does \'change\' have to equal \'crisis\'? No. Not if you have the means with which you can change your experience of change-and that is what you are holding in your hand.This is more than a book about change. It\'s about how life itself works. It is about the very nature of change-why it happens, how to deal with it, and how to make it be \'for the better\'. On these pages are Nine Changes That Can Change Everything.Is it possible that what you are about to read has come to you at the right and perfect time...?The author of the Conversations with God series presents a fresh and startling perspective on something that will never change: Change. Σελίδες: 304, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0601, Διαστάσεις: 13.2x13.2cm

Glenn Harrold shows you how to supercharge the Law of Attraction with the power of hypnosis and find health, wealth and true happiness.THE ANSWER is within you.You have the power to change your life and fulfil every dream and every desire. With THE ANSWER, you will find true happiness.THE ANSWER is a simple \'how to\' guide for using and supercharging the Law of Attraction to create the life you desire. THE ANSWER inspires and encourages; it works with you to clarify your wants, how to action your desires and how to achieve true happiness. For many years Glenn Harrold has been practicing the ancient principles of hypnosis. Now, in this very special and unique book, he combines his expertise with the Law of Attraction. He offers tools and techniques for supercharging your questions to the Universe and getting the answers that you are looking for. And along the way you will gain a greater understanding of yourself, who you are and what will truly make you happy.The secret to happiness is within you. Unlock the secret by reading THE ANSWER. Σελίδες: 208, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0924, Διαστάσεις: 13.4x13.4cm

The author of the international bestsellers Anatomy of the Spirit and Why People Don\'t Heal and How they Can presents an exciting, highly original programme in this fascinating book. As a medical intuitive, Myss has found that people generally don\'t understand their purpose in life, which has led to a spiritual malaise of epidemic proportions. This metaphysical disease in turn leads to depression, anxiety, fatigue and eventually, physical illness. But our purpose - our individual Sacred Contract - is often difficult to comprehend. Caroline Myss has developed an enjoyable and ingenious process for deciphering your own Contract that builds on the works of Jung, Plato and contemporary thinkers. With her signature motivational style, Myss explains how you can identify your own spiritual energies, or archetypes, and use them to help you find out what you are here on earth to learn and whom you are meant to meet. In coming to know your archetypal companions, you will also begin to see how to live your life in ways that make the best use of your personal power and lead you to fulfil your greatest - in fact, your divine - potential. Σελίδες: 528, Διαστάσεις: 12.7x12.7cm

SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERThe creator of the Gaia hypothesis and the greatest environmental thinker of our time has produced an astounding new theory about the future of life on Earth. James Lovelock argues that the anthropocene - the age in which humans acquired planetary-scale technologies - is, after three centuries, coming to an end. A new age - the novacene - has already begun.New beings will emerge from existing artificial intelligence systems. They will think 10,000 times faster than we do and will regard us as we now regard plants. The cruel, violent machine takeover imagined by sci-fi writers will not happen: these hyper-intelligent beings will be as dependent on the health of the planet as we are. They will need the planetary cooling system of Gaia to defend from the increasing heat of the sun. Gaia depends on organic life. We will be partners in this project. It is crucial, Lovelock argues, that the intelligence of Earth survives and prospers. We are at present the only beings capable of understanding the cosmos, but he speculates that the novacene could be the beginning of a process that will see intelligence suffusing the entire cosmos. At the age 100, Lovelock has produced the most compelling work of his life. Σελίδες: 160, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER Give the gift of inspiration: an essential guide to living wisely and well, no matter what challenges the world throws at you - from Alain de Botton, the bestselling author of The Consolations of Philosophy, The Art of Travel and The Course of LoveThis is a book about everything you were never taught at school. It\'s about how to understand your emotions, find and sustain love, succeed in your career, fail well and overcome shame and guilt. It\'s also about letting go of the myth of a perfect life in order to achieve genuine emotional maturity. Written in a hugely accessible, warm and humane style, The School of Life is the ultimate guide to the emotionally fulfilled lives we all long for - and deserve. This book brings together ten years of essential and transformative research on emotional intelligence, with practical topics including: - how to understand yourself- how to master the dilemmas of relationships- how to become more effective at work - how to endure failure- how to grow more serene and resilient Praise for Alain de Botton:\'What he has managed to do is remarkable: to help us think better so that we may live better lives\' Irish Times\'A serious and optimistic set of practical ideas that could improve and alter the way we live\' Jeanette Winterson, The Times\'Alain de Botton likes to take big, complex subjects and write about them with thoughtful and deceptive innocence\' Observer Σελίδες: 320, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

The incredible Sunday Times No. 1 bestseller from the million-copy bestselling author of the phenomenon and­ 80-week Sunday Times bestselling The Salt Path\'Beautiful, a thrill to read . . . you feel the world is a better place because Raynor and Moth are in it\' The Times\'Winn\'s writing transforms her surroundings and her spirits, her joy coming across clearly in her shimmering prose\' i \'A beautiful, luminous and magical piece of writing\' Rachel Joyce, author of The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry _______ \'It was the land, the earth, the deep humming background to my very being\' In 2016, days before they were unjustly evicted from their home, Raynor Winn was told her husband Moth was dying.Instead of giving up they embarked on a life-changing journey: walking the 630-mile South West Coast Path, living by their wits, determination and love of nature.But all journeys must end and when the couple return to civilisation they find that four walls feel like a prison, cutting them off from the sea and sky that sustained them - that had saved Moth\'s life.So when the chance to rewild an old Cornish farm comes their way, they grasp it, hoping they\'ll not only reconnect with the natural world but also find themselves once again on its healing path . . ._______\'Confirms Raynor as a natural and extremely talented writer with an incredible way with words. This book gives us all what we wanted to know at the end of The Salt Path which is what happened next. So moving, it made me cry . . . repeatedly\' Sophie Raworth, BBC\'Brilliant, powerful and touching . . . will connect with anyone who has triumphed over adversity\' Stephen Moss, author and naturalist\'Unflinching . . . There is a luminous conviction to the prose\' Observer\'Notions of home are poignantly explored . . . wonderful\' GuardianLONGLISTED FOR THE WAINWRIGHT PRIZE 2021**Nominated for the Holyer an Gof Memoir Award** Praise for The Salt Path \'An astonishing narrative of two people dragging themselves from the depths of despair along some of the most dramatic landscapes in the country, looking for a solution to their problems and ultimately finding themselves\' Independent \'This is what you need right now to muster hope and resilience . . . a beautiful story and a reminder that humans can endure adversity\' Stylist \'The landscape is magical: shapeshifting seas and smugglers\' coves; myriads of sea birds and mauve skies. Raynor writes exquisitely . . . it\'s a tale of triumph; of hope over despair, of love over everything\' The Sunday Times \'The Salt Path is a life-affirming tale of enduring love that smells of the sea and tastes of a rich life. With beautiful, immersive writing, it is a story heart-achingly and beautifully told\' Jackie Morris, illustrator of The Lost Words by Robert Macfarlane Σελίδες: 288, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

DEBUTED AT NO.1 ON THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER LISTNO.1 BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE SOCIAL ANIMALAre you on your first or second mountain? Is life about you - or others? About success - or something deeper? The world tells us that we should pursue our self-interest: career wins, high status, nice things. These are the goals of our first mountain. But at some point in our lives we might find that we\'re not interested in what other people tell us to want. We want the things that are truly worth wanting.This is the second mountain. What does it mean to look beyond yourself and find a moral cause? To forget about independence and discover dependence - to be utterly enmeshed in a web of warm relationships? What does it mean to value intimacy, devotion, responsibility and commitment above individual freedom? In The Second Mountain David Brooks explores the meaning and possibilities that scaling a second mountain offer us and the four commitments that most commonly move us there: family, vocation, philosophy and community. Inspiring, personal and full of joy, this book will help you discover why you were really put on this earth. Σελίδες: 384, Διαστάσεις: 13x13cm

The end of a relationship doesn\'t have to mean despair. Discover how to move past separation and embrace independence, positivity, authenticity and new beginnings.This book is for you whether you\'re in limbo on the brink of separation, you\'ve just separated, or you\'re divorced and struggling to move forwards. Split into 111 uplifting learnings, The Soul-Soaring Virtues of Separation draws on Amy\'s own experience and combines self-help with the Law of Attraction - the idea that we can attract positivity into our lives - to help you create a present and future you\'re excited to live. Discover how separation can be one of the most positive experiences in life and the gateway to fulfilling your true potential. Begin to put yourself first. Be nice to you. Choose to be joyful today. Σελίδες: 320, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0209, Διαστάσεις: 13x13cm

Highly Commended in the 2018 British Medical Association Book AwardsWhat is the difference between fear and excitement and how can you tell them apart? How do the mind and body make emotions? When can anxiety be good? This science-based graphic book addresses these questions and more, revealing just how strange anxiety is, but also how to unravel its mysteries and relieve its effects.Understanding how anxiety is created by our nervous system trying to protect us, and how our fight-or-flight mechanisms can get stuck, can significantly lessen the fear experienced during anxiety attacks. In this guide, anxiety is explained in an easy-to-understand, engaging graphic format with tips and strategies to relieve its symptoms, and change the mind\'s habits for a more positive outlook. Σελίδες: 32, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0118, Διαστάσεις: 16.6x16.6cm

Finally, a housekeeping and organizational system developed for those who\'d describe their current living situation as a \'f*cking mess\' that you \'really need to get around to fixing one day\'.Rachel Hoffman began Unf*ck Your Habitat as a Tumblr blog using daily, weekly, and mini challenges to motivate the lazy to get up and start cleaning. She launched Unf*ck Your Habitat in book form, for anyone who has been left behind by traditional aspirational systems. The ones that so often ignore single people; people without kids; students; people with pets or roommates; those with full-time jobs; and people with mental illnesses, chronic illnesses, and physical limitations.Most organizational books are aimed at devoted homemakers, DIY-ers, and people who seem to have unimaginable amounts of free time. They assume we all iron our sheets, have linen napkins that match our table runners, and can keep plants alive for longer than a week.Basically, they ignore most of us living here in the real world.Interspersed with lists, challenges and other how-tos, this no-nonsense advice relies on UfYH\'s 20/10 system (20 minutes of cleaning followed by a 10-minute break; no marathon cleaning allowed) in order to help you develop lifelong habits. It\'s designed to encourage the reader to embrace a new lifestyle in manageable sections, so they can actually start applying the tactics as they progress. For everyone stuck between The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up and Adulting, this philosophy is decidedly more realistic than aspirational, but the goal is the same: not everyone will have a showcase of a home, but whatever your habitat, you deserve for it to bring you happiness, not stress. Σελίδες: 256, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0110, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

\'Susan Jeffers\' wisdom feels like a precious gift. Her counsel is profound and meaningful in such challenging times.\' MARIANNE WILLIAMSON\'Original, courageous and brilliant!\' WARREN FARRELL* * * * * * * * * *Nobody knows what will happen in the next moment of our lives. Whatever is in store for us, the only thing we CAN be sure of is that nothing in life is certain. And since we all fear the unknown, life\'s uncertainty can be a constant source of worry to us.But, as bestselling author Susan Jeffers explains, life doesn\'t have to be one worry after the next, a steady stream of \'what if\'s\', and a constant attempt to create a secure haven for ourselves. In EMBRACING UNCERTAINTY she emphasises that an unknown future doesn\'t prevent a rich and abundant life, and shows how by enjoying life\'s unpredictability we transform ourselves from a position of fear to one filled with excitement and potential. Through invaluable case-studies, exercises and her pragmatic wisdom, Susan convinces us, above all, that life is exhilarating because of, not in spite of the uncertainty. Σελίδες: 288, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0907, Διαστάσεις: 12.8x12.8cm

It is common knowledge that the way we think profoundly affects our health and happiness. As Tibetan Bon culture has known for centuries, true, original thought is one of the most powerful energy resources that we each have, and tapping into it can bring us great spiritual, emotional and financial success. But, as Christopher Hansard - leading authority in Tibetan medicine - explains, most of us don\'t know how to think effectively. What we imagine to be thoughts are simply reactions to our environment and to other people, and are far removed from \'original thought\', which has the power to transform lives. In this enlightening book, Hansard shows us how to take control of our thinking. Using simple meditations and exercises he shows how we can each harness the power of positive thinking to block negativity, transform emotions, and discover the deepest meaning of our lives, to make it the life we truly want to live. Σελίδες: 288, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0513, Διαστάσεις: 14x14cm

You feel like you\'re...how can I put it...falling?\'This inspirational gift book helps readers overcome troubling times in their lives. Through vivid illustrations and positive affirmations, the book shows how you can face your past and embrace your future. The author provides thoughtful tips to remind you of what you can be at your emotionally strongest and smartest.Written by successful graphic novelist Richy K. Chandler, this will help you face life head-on and appreciate all that is good in your life. Ideal to gift to anyone going through a rough patch, or for use by therapists and counsellors. Σελίδες: 56, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0821, Διαστάσεις: 15.9x15.9cm

Mark Forster\'s book \"Get Everything Done and Still Have Time to Play\" took an entirely new approach to time management. One of his most important points was that once we have taken on a commitment, prioritising does not work because we need to do everything relating to that commitment. In the six years since he wrote the book as he has reached thousands of people through writing, seminars and coaching, he has continued to develop and refine his methods . He has now perfected even more effective methods of getting everything done through the introduction of some radical new ideas, including closed lists, the manyana principle and the \"will do\" list. He is brilliant at helping people to use new forms of communication effectively so that they do not become a tyrant. The result is a complete system which will enable almost anyone to complete one day\'s work in one day. Σελίδες: 224, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0301, Διαστάσεις: 12.8x12.8cm

The majority of us will spend longer each day in our respective workplace than we will at home. We all want to enjoy our professional lives, but many people feel dissatisfied at work and are asking \'Why am I doing what I\'m doing?\'.In A LIFE AT WORK bestselling author Thomas Moore uses his famous blend of spirituality and psychology to address the strong desire all of us have to feel fulfilled and satisfied by our work and careers. He explores the often difficult obstacles, road blocks and hardships of our own making that we go through on our way to discovering our deeper purpose. He also shares the struggles of great thinkers and artists who grappled with their own uncertainty before finding their calling, highlighting the timelessness of every individual\'s quest to find happiness in their career.For anyone who is questioning the professional path they have chosen, this poignant and practical meditation will help them discover the answers. Σελίδες: 208, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0601, Διαστάσεις: 13x13cm

\'Man and the Natural World, an encyclopaedic study of man\'s relationship to animals and plants, is completely engrossing ... It explains everything - why we eat what we do, why we plant this and not that, why we keep pets, why we like some animals and not others, why we kill the things we kill and love the things we love ... It is often a funny book and one to read again and again\' Paul Theroux, Sunday Times \'The English historian Keith Thomas has revealed modes of thought and ways of life deeply strange to us\' Hilary Mantel, New York Review of Books\'A treasury of unusual historical anecdote ... a delight to read and a pleasure to own\' Auberon Waugh, Sunday Telegraph\'A dense and rich work ... the return to the grass roots of our own environmental convictions is made by the most enchantingly minor paths\' Ronald Blythe, Guardian Σελίδες: 432, Διαστάσεις: 13x13cm

In You are Not a Gadget digital guru and virtual reality pioneer Jaron Lanier reveals how the internet is deadening personal interaction, stifling genuine inventiveness and even changing us as people. Something went wrong around the start of the twenty-first century. The crowd was wise. Social networks replaced individual creativity. There were more places to express ourselves than ever before... yet no one really had anything to say. Does this have to be our future? Showing us the way to a future where individuals mean more than machines, this is a searing manifesto against mass mediocrity, a creative call to arms - and an impassioned defence of the human. \'A provocative and sure-to-be-controversial book ... Lucid, powerful and persuasive\'  The New York Times \'There is hardly a page that does not contain some fascinating provocation\'   Guardian \'Short and frightening ... from a position of real knowledge and insight\' Zadie Smith, New York Review of Books \'Poetic and prophetic, this could be the most important book of the year\'   The Times Jaron Lanier is a philosopher and computer scientist who has spent his career pushing the transformative power of modern technology to its limits. From coining the term \'Virtual Reality\' and creating the world\'s first immersive avatars to developing cutting-edge medical imaging and surgical techniques, Lanier is one of the premier designers and engineers at work today. A musician with a collection of over 700 instruments, he has been recognised by Encyclopedia Britannica (but certainly not Wikipedia) as one of history\'s greatest inventors and named one of the top one hundred public intellectuals in the world by Prospect and Foreign Policy. Σελίδες: 240, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

A Science Book of the Year in The Telegraph\'Timely and wide-ranging . . . ambitious in its scope\' – New Scientist\'One of the best books on technology and culture I have read\' – Matthew D\'Ancona, The New European\'Powerful, profound and completely engrossing\' – Michael Bhaskar, co-author of The Coming WaveIn Wise Animals, tech philosopher Tom Chatfield excavates human history to uncover our changing relationship with technology, from the personalized hand axes of our Paleolithic ancestors to the artificial superintelligences of the future.Drawing on an astonishing breadth of cutting-edge research and historical sources, Chatfield encourages us to rethink everything we thought we knew about technology, and shows how we might deflect the path of technological development towards the long-term interests not only of humanity, but of all life on Earth.\'Tom Chatfield is one of the smartest and most original tech thinkers writing today. Both thought-provoking and startlingly original, Wise Animals is his magnum opus\' – Roman Krznaric, author of The Good Ancestor Σελίδες: 336, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0701, Διαστάσεις: 13.1x13.1cm

*** Featuring a special UK introduction for all print and ebook editions ***\'A visionary, personal, compassionate, empowering guide’ BESSEL VAN DER KOLK\'Beautifully intimate and wildly expansive’ BRENÉ BROWN________What would it do to movements, to our society and culture, to have the principles of healing at the very center? What does it mean to center healing in every structure and everything we create?As we emerge from the past few years of collective upheaval, are we ready to face the complexities of our time with joy, authenticity, and connection? Now more than ever, we must learn to heal ourselves, connect with one another, and embody our values. In this revolutionary book, Prentis Hemphill shows us how.What It Takes to Heal asserts that the principles of embodiment - the recognition of our body\'s sensations and habits, and the beliefs that inform them - are critical to lasting healing and transformation. Hemphill, an expert embodiment practitioner, therapist, and activist, who has partnered with Tarana Burke and Esther Perel, among others, shows us that we don\'t have to carry our emotional burdens alone. Hemphill demonstrates a future in which healing is done in community, weaving together stories from their own experience as a trauma survivor with clinical accounts and lessons learned from their time as a social movement architect.In this life-affirming framework for the way forward, Hemphill shows us how to heal our bodies, minds and souls - to develop the interpersonal skills necessary to break down the doors of disconnection and take the necessary risks to reshape our world towards justice. Σελίδες: 256, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

DISCOVER THE INCREDIBLE STORY OF ONE WOMAN\'S SOLO JOURNEY, FROM LAND\'S END TO THE SHORES OF GREECE AND EXPLORE THE UNEXPECTED JOY OF SOLITUDE, SELF-DISCOVERY AND RESILIENCE - NOW AVAILABLE TO PRE-ORDER IN PAPERBACK \'It’s hard to read The Half Bird without wondering whether you could do it too. It may be better to start by pondering Smillie’s wider message – that to work out what will truly make you happy, you first need to stop and smell the air around you\' Guardian__________\'We have no idea how much resilience there is inside us until we have to draw on it. We learn that we grow through adversity only as we go through it. That we crave happiness like plants leaning toward the light\'When Susan quit her job in London and set sail off the south coast of England on her beloved sailboat, Isean, she was unaware this spontaneous departure would lead to a three-year journey spanning several countries across the continent.With only the very basics on board, resourcefulness becomes an unexpected source of joy and contentment. The highs and lows of living in such an extreme way awakens a newfound appreciation for the beauty of her surroundings, for being safe - for just being alive.For all the physical and navigational challenges of her journey, the other side of her story reveals a more important change - an inner journey - that took place along the way.This wasn\'t merely a challenge, a mid-life adventure or gap-year career break; it was much gentler than that, but much greater too.She was seeking nothing less than an entirely different life, having left the land far behind to call the wild, unbiddable sea home.__________Praise for The Half Bird\'I didn\'t know a love song between a woman and her boat could transport, and transfix me. The Half Bird made my heart whole\' Rhik Samadder, author of I Never Said I Loved You\'A beautiful, wise and open-hearted odyssey through life, loves and the sea\' Patrick Barkham, author of The Butterfly Isles\'Told with all the invigorating energy of a crisp wind under a cloudless sky\' Charlotte Higgins, Chief culture writer, Guardian Σελίδες: 272, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0826, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

\'A natural follow up to Susan Cain\'s Quiet\' - The Sunday Times Style\'The authors paint an illuminating portrait of highly sensitive people\' - Financial Times*****Have you ever been told you\'re too sensitive? Welcome to the club.Nearly 1 in 3 people have the genes to be more sensitive than others. But what if we said it doesn\'t have to be the insult it\'s always been framed as?Highly sensitive people:· Have a heightened sense of empathy· Tune into subtle details and make connections that others miss· Are often wonderfully creativeThrough fascinating research, expert storytelling and practical insight, this book will teach you how to unlock the potential in this undervalued strength and leverage it in your relationships, your work and your life.Shattering the myth that being sensitive is a weakness, Sensitive will change - once and for all - how the world sees sensitive people, and how they see themselves. Σελίδες: 272, Διαστάσεις: 13x13cm

THE #1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER\'When you want to sort medical fact from medical fiction, Dr Karan is your man. This is the only book that will have you laughing and learning in equal measure\' Dr Julie Smith, bestselling author of Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before\'Wonderfully comforting\' Chris van Tulleken, bestselling author of Ultra-Processed People\'In a world of charlatans and social media snake-oil salesmen, [Dr Karan] provides a voice of reason...his health hacks may save your life\' Mail on Sunday_______________________________The hilarious, myth-busting survival guide to the human body from TikTok\'s favourite General Surgeon.Though the odds are stacked against us, the human body has an extraordinary tendency to survive...Full of hard-learned lessons and health hacks from Dr Karan Rajan\'s years working the hospital wards, This Book May Save Your Life is a head-to-toe ode to our amazing bodies - warts and all - that will help you to worry less and live better for longer.Here, Dr Karan explains the weird and wonderful bodily functions that keep us going, and offers practical advice to help you thrive when things go wrong, including:THE DANGERS OF PLUCKING YOUR NOSE HAIRSYOUR UNTAPPED NATURAL REFLEXES TO COMBAT STRESSHOW TO MANAGE PAIN WITH SIMPLE MIND TRICKSAND WHY YOU SHOULD NEVER HOLD IN A FART_______________________________\'I\'ll never look at my anus the same way\' Hayley Morris, bestselling author of Me Vs Brain_______________________________PRAISE FOR DR KARAN RAJAN\'The go-to expert for a generation\' Telegraph\'One of the few reliable social media experts\' Daily Mail Σελίδες: 336, Διαστάσεις: 12.8x12.8cm

This book is for everyone who longs to feel high on life – naturally***AS SEEN ON LORRAINE***\'A hands-on manual for influencing human happiness through your own biology. It doesn\'t get any better than this!\' Thomas Erikson, author of Surrounded by Idiots: The Four Types of Human Behaviour\'Useful for anyone wishing to brighten up their lives’ Sunday Times\'These six hormones have the power to change your life\' Telegraph____Neurochemicals affect just about everything in our bodies, including how we think and feel. This is why many of us struggle with motivation, happiness or connecting. But balancing these chemicals often feels out of reach, leaving us unsure how to optimise our brain and well-being.High on Life offers a powerful mood manual to help you naturally balance six key neurochemicals – Dopamine, Oxytocin, Serotonin, Cortisol, Endorphins and Testosterone. Learn how to harness their power to boost motivation, cultivate happiness and connect deeply with yourself and others.By understanding and balancing your body’s unique neurochemical recipe, you’ll transform your mood, optimise brain function and become the best version of yourself.--READERS ARE FEELING HIGH ON LIFE AFTER READING\'Reading \"High on Life\" was like finding an unexpected extra life in Super Mario, in other words pure joy\' 5 ***** reader review\'Definitely one of the best books I\'ve read in my life, it has changed my life in so many ways\' 5 ***** reader review\'So many books in this genre are over complicated and not easily understood by the reader. This book is relevant, relatable and well written\' 5 ***** reader review Σελίδες: 272, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0325, Διαστάσεις: 13x13cm

‘Salman Khan has long been on the cutting edge of education, and in Brave New Words, he shows us what’s next. The book is a timely master class for anyone interested in the future of learning in the AI era. No one has thought more about these issues—or has more interesting things to say about them’ Bill GatesWhether we like it or not, the AI revolution is coming to education. In Brave New Words, Salman Khan, the visionary behind Khan Academy, explores how artificial intelligence and GPT technology will transform learning, offering a roadmap for teachers, parents, and students to navigate this exciting (and sometimes intimidating) new world.A pioneer in the world of education technology, Khan explains the ins and outs of these cutting-edge tools and how they will forever change the way we learn and teach. Rather than approaching the ChatGPT revolution with white-knuckled fear, Khan wants parents and teachers to embrace AI and adapt to it (while acknowledging its imperfections and limitations). He emphasizes that embracing AI in education is not about replacing human interaction but enhancing it, so that every student can complement the work they\'re already doing in profoundly new and creative ways, to personalize learning, adapt assessments, and support success in the classroom, preparing students for an increasingly digital future.But Brave New Words is not just about technology - it\'s about what this technology means for our society, and the practical implications for administrators, guidance counsellors, and hiring managers who can harness the power of AI in education and the workplace. Khan also delves into the ethical and social implications of AI and GPT, offering thoughtful insights into how we can use these tools to build a more accessible education system for students around the world. Σελίδες: 272, Διαστάσεις: 12.8x12.8cm

THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER.Discover how to become the best version of yourself with this game-changing, personal development plan from the star of Channel 4’s SAS: Who Dares Wins and author of Battle Scars and Life Under Fire.‘A motivational masterclass with a proven framework for improving every day.\' Aldo KaneChallenge your limits, change your habits and transform your life.In Embrace the Chaos, Special Forces veteran Jason Fox sets out a revolutionary programme of personal challenges designed to help you reboot, disrupt your thinking, and grow your capabilities.Across 52 short chapters of practical advice - battle-tested on elite military operations and extreme expeditions - Foxy mentors you through a series of tasks that will enhance your life.These exercises range from micro-adventures and small habit changes to addressing your routine, cleansing your relationships, setting personal goals and learning new skills.In this life-changing book you’ll find:- A new challenge for every week of the year.- Practical advice and tips.- Physical and creative tasks.- Mentoring guidance through each process.Whether you’re looking for adventure, in need of mental clarity, or seeking military grade productivity, Embrace the Chaos will push you physically and mentally to become the best version of yourself. Σελίδες: 288, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0826, Διαστάσεις: 12.7x12.7cm

THE #2 TIMES BESTSELLER\'Artificial intelligence is going to have a massive impact on everyone’s lives... an accessible and sensible read that helps demystify AI\' Deborah Meaden, entrepreneur and star of Dragon\'s Den\'Nigel Toon is a visionary leader in the field of artificial intelligence... a must-read\' Marc Tremblay, Distinguished Engineer, MicrosoftThose who understand how AI thinks are about to win big.We are used to thinking of computers as being a step up from calculators - very good at storing information, and maybe even at playing a logical game like chess. But up to now they haven\'t been able to think in ways that are intuitive, or respond to questions as a human might. All that has changed, dramatically, in the past few years.Our search engines are becoming answer engines. Artificial intelligence is already revolutionising sectors from education to healthcare to the creative arts. But how does an AI understand sentiment or context? How does it play and win games that have an almost infinite number of moves? And how can we work with AI to produce insights and innovations that are beyond human capacity, from writing code in an instant to unfolding the elaborate 3D puzzles of proteins?We stand at the brink of a historic change that will disrupt society and at the same time create enormous opportunities for those who understand how AI thinks. Nigel Toon shows how we train AI to train itself, so that it can paint images that have never existed before or converse in any language. In doing so he reveals the strange and fascinating ways that humans think, too, as we learn how to live in a world shared by machine intelligences of our own creation. Σελίδες: 320, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0325, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

‘A dopamine hit on every page’ Marcus du SautoyA sweeping intellectual history of games and their importance to human progress.We play games to learn about the world, to understand our minds and the minds of others, and to practice making predictions about the future. Games are thought to be older than written language, and have now become the dominant cultural media—bigger than movies, TV, music, and literature combined. They are also fun. But as neuroscientist and physicist Kelly Clancy argues, it’s time we started taking them more seriously. In Playing With Reality, she chronicles the riveting and hidden history of games since the Enlightenment, weaving an unexpected path through military theory, biology, artificial intelligence, neuroscience, cognitive psychology, and the future of democracy. Games, Clancy shows us, have been deeply intertwined with the arc of history. War games shaped the outcomes of real wars in nineteenth and twentieth century Europe. Game theory warped our understanding of human behaviour and brought us to the brink of annihilation—yet still underlies basic assumptions in economics, politics, and technology. We used games to teach computers how to learn for themselves, and now we are designing games that will determine the shape of society and future of democracy. Games also inform the basic systems that govern our daily lives: the social media and technology that can warp our preferences, polarise us, and manufacture our desires. Lucid, thought-provoking, and masterfully told, Playing With Reality makes the bold argument that the human fascination with games is the key to understanding our nature. Σελίδες: 368, Διαστάσεις: 13x13cm

\'Rinsed is a triumph. If you want to understand how the chaotic world around us really works, read this book!’ MILES JOHNSON, AUTHOR OF CHASING SHADOWS\'A riveting look at not only the nuts and bolts of cons and crimes but the techniques detectives use to stalk cyber criminals\' FINANCIAL TIMES\'Gripping\' THE ECONOMIST There\'s an old saying: \'a rising tide lifts all boats\'. It\'s normally couched in positive terms; that overall economic improvement will benefit everyone. In the case of hi-tech money laundering, however, it offers a dark vision of the future. The better these launderers become at their work, the more crime of all types will be enabled. It\'s time to understand where the water is rising, before it washes over us all.Money laundering has been around for centuries. For as long as people have been willing to steal money, there\'s been an industry ready to wash it. But recent tech innovations have created vastly complex new systems for laundering that threaten to overwhelm authorities, destabilise economies and disrupt societies.Rinsed is a relevatory investigation into the new army of innovative criminals using tech to launder money, and the consequences for all of us. Σελίδες: 288, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0717, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm