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Who are you? Why are you, you? What kind of person do you want to be?You Are A Global Citizen challenges us to take a deeper look at our role as global citizens, from the armchair traveller to the frequent flyer and everyone in between, providing a springboard for us to understand the world and other cultures by first understanding ourselves.This uniquely accessible guided journal ignites your inner curiosity and encourages self-discovery through thought-provoking questions about the cultures you have experienced - including your own - all while helping you become a more inquisitive, aware, observant, and engaged world citizen. Whether you\'ve never left home, are studying at university, looking to live and move abroad, or simply eager to explore your own identity within a global society, You Are A Global Citizen will help you understand how the outside world impacts what\'s going on inside your mind, and vice versa. In three sections covering your origins, your internal environment and your external environment, with space for reflection at the beginning and end, Damon Dominique, pioneer of the modern day social media travel scene and star of countless popular You Tube travel vlogs and documentaries, shares his insights and stories from a decade of globetrotting, guiding you through questions such as, \'Would you be happy if you knew you had to live in your hometown for the rest of your life?\', \'What culture or country do you remember romanticizing about as a kid?\', and \'How do you feel about a global language?\', with the ultimate goal of encouraging you to consider the fundamental questions about who you are, what culture is and what it means to live in a global society, beyond the borders of our minds and countries. Σελίδες: 192, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0114, Διαστάσεις: 12.8x12.8cm

In order to come to your senses, Alan Watts often said, you sometimes need to go out of your mind. Out of Your Mind brings readers, for the first time, six of this legendary thinker\'s most engaging teachings on how to break through the limits of the rational mind. Offering answers to generations of spiritual seekers, Alan Watts is the voice for all who search for an understanding of their identity and role in the world. For those both new and familiar with Watts, this book invites us to delve into his favourite pathways out of the trap of conventional awareness: discover art of the \"controlled accident\" - what happens when you stop taking your life so seriously and start enjoying it with complete sincerity. Embrace chaos to discover your deepest purpose. How do we come to believe \"the myth of myself\" - that we are skin-encapsulated egos separate from the world around us-and how to transcend that illusion? Find the miracle that occurs when we stop taking life so seriously. Σελίδες: 192, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0711, Διαστάσεις: 12.8x12.8cm

Inspired by the wit and wisdom of the Right Honourable John Bercow MP, arguably the only MP to come out of Westminster\'s handling of Brexit with a shred of dignity, Be More Bercow will help you declare orr-derrr in your life.Every day we are faced with a multitude of polarized views: at home, at work and on social media. But how should we navigate these choppy and socially precarious waters? Who is going to put some order and structure to this crazy upside-down world we have found ourselves in? The answer is YOU!Comprising witty quotes from the man himself (\'I don\'t want to crawl over the entrails of past disputes\'), fun self-improving activities (sort elements of your life into the \'noes\' and \'ayes\' lobbies, unlock and declare a winner) and inspiring stories from the Speaker (in 1996 to enable himself to attend selection meetings for two safe Conservative seats almost simultaneously, he chartered a helicopter and duly won the nomination for Buckingham). Be More Bercow is the only companion you need for your journey through the Brexit process and beyond. Σελίδες: 144, Διαστάσεις: 14x14cm

*SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2022 BARBELLION PRIZE* *A BBC Radio 4 Book of the Week* As seen on Sky Arts Book Club with Elizabeth Day and Andi Oliver An eye-opening account of disability, identity, and how robotics and technology are changing what it means to be human - from the bestselling author of Anatomy of a Soldier Harry Parker\'s life changed overnight, when he lost his legs to an IED in Afghanistan. That took him into an often surprising landscape of a very human kind of hacking, and he wondered, are all humans becoming hybrids? Parker introduces us to the exhilarating breadth of human invention - and intervention. Grappling with his own new identity and disability, he discovers the latest robotics, tech and implants that might lead us to powerful, liberating possibilities for what a body can be. \'I loved Hybrid Humans. A way of looking at the future without nostalgia for the past\' - Jeanette Winterson Σελίδες: 224, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0202, Διαστάσεις: 12.8x12.8cm

Golden fields, ripening apples, lowing cattle: our idea of the landscape has been shaped by agriculture, as has the land itself. But in a fast-changing world, how does the great British countryside continue to provide the food we eat?; Most people living in Britain today must go back several generations before they find an ancestor who worked on the land. How much do we really know about those who are supplying us with the most essential things in life: our daily bread and butter, meat and fish, fruit and vegetables?; In Land of Plenty Charlie Pye-Smith travels the length and breadth of these isles to explore the little-understood world of British agriculture. From ultramodern indoor dairy units producing millions of litres of milk a year to small, old-fashioned farms making cheese with twenty or thirty cows, and from landowners whose families have farmed the same fields for centuries to tenants who have just joined the industry, Pye-Smith investigates the timeless connection between land and people in the twenty-first century.; Revealing the dairy industry in Somerset and Gloucestershire; beef in the Scottish Borders; sheep in North Yorkshire; pigs and poultry in East Anglia and Hampshire; vegetables in Norfolk; and fruit in Essex and the West Country, Land of Plenty is a colourful and rewarding travelogue that gets to the very heart of modern British life. Σελίδες: 288, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0801, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

Would you say your phone is safe, or your computer? What about your car? Or your bank?  There is a global war going on and the next target could be anyone – an international corporation or a randomly selected individual. From cybercrime villages in Romania to intellectual property theft campaigns in China, these are the true stories of the hackers behind some of the largest cyberattacks in history and those committed to stopping them. You’ve never heard of them and you’re not getting their real names. Kate Fazzini has met the hackers who create new cyberweapons, hack sports cars and develop ransomware capable of stopping international banks in their tracks. Kingdom of Lies is a fast-paced look at technological innovations that were mere fantasy only a few years ago, but now make up an integral part of all our lives. Σελίδες: 256, Έτος Έκδοσης: 1201, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

Containing 40 coloring illustrations, the book includes chakra imagery, power yantras, planets, and scenes of Hindu gods and goddesses, such as Ganesh, Hanuman, Shiva, and Parvati. Coloring the chakras enables you to visualize the energy centers in your own body, enhancing your ability to open the chakras and balance your flow of energy. Coloring the power yantras allows you to align your mind and spirit with the energies of good health, tolerance, prosperity, peace, and love, attracting these virtues to your life. Coloring the planets, gods, and goddesses allows you to connect with these powerful entities, inviting their help and influence in your life. Σελίδες: 96, Έτος Έκδοσης: 1103, Διαστάσεις: 21.6x21.6cm

The definition of attitude: an expression of favour or disfavour toward a person, thing or event. As human beings, we often find ourselves locked into certain habits, patterns and behaviours. However, that is not to say we do not have a choice, especially when it comes to our attitude toward people, situations and outcomes.   In this practical book, a leading business coach demonstrates how we can shift our attitudes to create positive change and outcomes in our work and personal lives. In doing so, he helps us to reassess our current habits and behaviours, and makes us realize the wider choices we have in coping and dealing with people, issues and problems in our everyday lives. Σελίδες: 194, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0819, Διαστάσεις: 12x12cm

Uncover the mysteries of the tarot with this quick and convenient guide from tarot expert Liz Dean. The tarot is a secret system of symbols that has been used for almost 600 years, and is becoming increasingly popular today as people look for meaning and reassurance in our ever-changing and chaotic world. This form of spiritual counsel can be used to seek answers to life’s key questions: ‘Will I find success in my chosen career?’, ‘Will I find true love?’, ‘What does the future hold?’ and ‘Will I be happy?’. This book empowers the reader by revealing the knowledge that each card brings, and how every reading can give a dynamic understanding of events, personalities and relationships. With sample readings and concise interpretations, tarot expert Liz Dean gives you the confidence to approach the cards holistically. Freed from concentrating solely on the meaning of individual cards, you will begin to see them as a story or journey of life that gives you a clear picture of the past, present and future. Σελίδες: 144, Διαστάσεις: 11.5x11.5cm

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She was looking for wine. Instead she found friendship.Come, dearest reader, and dive into this book. It\'s warm and safe in here, which you will have guessed already because it\'s about a human and three animals.You might not be able to remember the animals or the order they fall within the title, but that doesn\'t matter. The pictures will remind you that the story is about a woman, a mink, a salmon and a donkey. COD, not salmon, sorry - it\'s a cod.The woman is embarking on an important journey. She does not know her destination, but she knows what she\'ll find when she gets there: an open pub. It has been a long time since she has been in one due to a strange, sad region of yester-year called \'Lockdown\'. On her travels she bumps into the mink, the cod and a donkey who inexplicably resembles Donald Trump, and together they discuss their most valued life lessons, such as the value of travel insurance, and why it\'s always important to wear breathable pants. Σελίδες: 96, Έτος Έκδοσης: 1229, Διαστάσεις: 15.8x15.8cm

Become more confident in 2023 with this essential guide from the bestselling author of The Anxiety Solution, renowned hypnotherapist and host of The Calmer You podcast, Chloe Brotheridge\'Rebuild your self-esteem with this simple, practical guide to beating anxiety and being brave\' GRAZIA\'The only way to improve our confidence - in any area of life - is by pushing through our comfort zone . . . This straightforward guide will show you how\' Evening Standard, Books to Read for Better Mental Health It\'s time to be the most confident version of yourself . . . _______ Confidence is not something we either have or don\'t have - it can be built, and this straightforward guide will show you how. Renowned clinical hypnotherapist and anxiety expert Chloe Brotheridge has helped hundreds of clients with anxiety and low self-confidence, and in this book will use her own stories, scientific research, and the experiences of other women to show you how to: · Feel more confident · Spend less time worrying and people-pleasing · Build self-belief · Reach your full potential · Assertively set boundaries for a happier, healthier you The Confidence Solution reveals how everyone can follow their path to confidence. \'A straightforward guide . . . she uses her own stories, scientific research and the experiences of other women to show her readers how to feel more confident\' Stylist Praise for The Anxiety Solution: \'Remarkable, pioneering, could change your life\' Daily Mail *Previously published as Brave New Girl* Σελίδες: 352, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

A proven, practical and motivational guide to the 10 psychological characteristics displayed by high achievers, that we can all develop in order to be more successful in life and work.\'An inspiring and practical guide, showing how we can all use our strengths to achieve success\' - Dame Kelly Holmes\'A must-read for anyone interested in maximising their potential!\' - Chrissie Wellington OBESport psychologist Dr Josephine Perry spends her life working with exceptional performers. She has identified ten psychological pillars that the ultra-successful have ingrained within their approach. And the good news is that we can all learn these mental building blocks.In this book you\'ll hear those who have excelled in their field discussing their route to success and learn how you can emulate them. A sense of belonging, mastery, autonomy, purpose, confidence, process, courage, optimism, internal insight or gratitude - all these skills can be vital in helping us overcome setbacks that can stand in the way of achieving our goals.From the double Olympic champion who is passionate about collaboration, to the James Bond Stuntman who has cultivated courage, to the Ironman athlete who harnessed the power of gratitude, each case study demonstrates how we can turn a pillar into a superpower. Illuminating and inspiring, The Ten Pillars of Success will give every reader a roadmap to reach their full potential. Σελίδες: 320, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

AN INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERSHORTLISTED FOR THE WILLIAM HILL SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR 2023 and THE SPORTS BOOK AWARDS 2024 AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF THE YEAR\'Reading this is like watching an O\'Sullivan break: hypnotic, dazzling and impossible to tear yourself away from.\' - STEPHEN FRY\'Besides quite a few laughs, many readers will find recognition, reassurance, remedy and revelation in O\'Sullivan\'s candid story. I highly recommend it.\' - THE TIMES\'Ronnie is searingly honest, candidly funny, and thought provokingly brilliant in Unbreakable. I devoured it.\' - NIHAL ARTHANAYAKE---In a career spanning over three decades, Ronnie O\'Sullivan\'s journey to becoming the greatest snooker player of all time has been filled with extremes.A teenage snooker prodigy, Ronnie turned professional with the highest of expectations. This pressure, together with a challenging personal life, catapulted Ronnie into a life of excess and addiction. He was winning titles - his first within a year of turning professional - but losing himself and his game as he tried to block out the mental pain and misery. Whilst Ronnie appeared at the height of the game to spectators, these were the moments when he felt at his lowest.In the year 2000 Ronnie started rehab and began the journey to get his life back, addressing his demons and working on developing a stronger and more resilient mindset. More than twenty years on, Ronnie is still obsessed with delivering his peak performance and never happier than when in a snooker hall, but success has now taken on a new meaning for the record-equalling world champion.Framed around the many lessons Ronnie has learned from his extraordinary career, Unbreakable takes us beyond the success and record-breaking achievements to share the reality - and brutality - of making it to the very top, whatever your field. Ronnie is the first to say he doesn\'t have all the answers, but in sharing the experiences that have shaped him and mistakes that have made him, he hopes to help readers navigate their own personal challenges and obstacles, and in turn reach their maximum potential.This is Ronnie O\'Sullivan as you\'ve never seen him before, the definitive and unflinching story of a true British icon and a fascinating insight into the mindset of the world\'s greatest snooker player.Sunday Times Bestseller, May 2023 Σελίδες: 272, Έτος Έκδοσης: 1231, Διαστάσεις: 12.8x12.8cm

Completely practical and easy to use, the book advises in 24 chapters on how to recall names and faces; remember appointments; find keys, glasses, valuables; give speeches without notes; learn foreign words and phrases; memorise lists of items, quotations, facts and figures; and regain (or maintain!) the confidence that comes with having a sharp, active mind. Σελίδες: 272, Έτος Έκδοσης: 1227, Διαστάσεις: 13x13cm

A SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERFor five generations, the Pemberton family have farmed at Birks Farm in the picturesque town of Lytham on Lancashire\'s Fylde Coast, working at the heart of the area since the 1830s and supplying dairy produce to the local community ever since. In 2016, Tom Pemberton uploaded a one-minute video to YouTube about how to use the farm shop\'s new raw milk vending machine. He thought a handful of people would watch it. It turns out many more did. And so he began uploading regular videos, every Tuesday, Friday and the occasional Sunday to show what he gets up to on the farm. Things don\'t always go to plan, especially when you\'re the farmer\'s son, but every day\'s a learning day and Tom approaches work as he does life in general: stay positive and don\'t take yourself too seriously. Make Hay While the Sun Shines takes us behind the farm gate and follows a year on the farm: from calving to maintaining machinery, from mucking out to planning and building a brand-new cow shed. Tom gives us a unique insight into everyday life on a busy dairy farm with all its highs, lows and hard graft. Full of heart, amusing anecdotes and unforgettable characters like Tom\'s dad, Andy - aka the Ginger Warrior - this is Tom\'s story of determination, adventure and how to keep a smile on your face even when you\'re knee-deep in cow poo.Sunday Times bestseller in May 2022 Σελίδες: 272, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0711, Διαστάσεις: 12.4x12.4cm

An essential toolkit for life and work during lockdown - and beyondYou\'ve stockpiled enough baked beans and toilet roll to last for 6 months. Now what do you do?As you shut the door on the world, you try to keep a lid on your anxiety. Work is going crazy, as the business world is turned upside down. You rush between keeping your boss happy, your children schooled and everyone fed. Despite endless cleaning, the house remains resolutely chaotic. Your thoughts pirouette in worry over health, loved ones and finances. As the day spins away from you, you ask yourself \'How will I get through this period?\'... and that´s exactly the wrong question to ask. In BUSY@HOME, business psychologist Tony Crabbe, explains that when we aim higher than \'getting through\', we perform better, enjoy ourselves more and have more resilience. This deeply practical guide, based on extensive psychological research, will help you and your family navigate this unsettling and pressurized time. BUSY@HOME also reveals how to use the disruption of our routines, habits and endless busyness as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for a reset.This is not a book about surviving covid confinement; it´s about thriving through this crisis, and building more bounce into your life beyond. Σελίδες: 192, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0427, Διαστάσεις: 12.6x12.6cm

\'Mindful nihilism is all about seeing yourself as an insignificant cog in the universe - and it works\' Evening Standard In an era defined by stress and selfishness, self-care, and obsessive individuality, emptiness can offer peace. A balm for the soul of burnt-out Millennials - disillusioned with the search for meaning through career success, a beautiful life and a beautiful Instagram account - The Sunny Nihilist explains why achievement has not made us happy. Looking anew at a philosophy usually associated with grumpy pessimists, writer Wendy Syfret examines our modern experience of work, love, religion and wider society, and asks whether a touch of upbeat nihilism could actually lighten our loads. Making the case for rejecting the cult of purpose and accepting our un-importance in the universe as a positive reality, The Sunny Nihilist urges us to be cheerful in the face of it - because if nothing matters, we might as well be happy and good to each other. Σελίδες: 192, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0707, Διαστάσεις: 12.8x12.8cm

Very Short Introductions: Brilliant, Sharp, Inspiring This lively Very Short Introduction reviews the central events, machines, and people that feature in established accounts of the history of computing, critically examining received perceptions and providing a fresh look at the nature and development of the modern electronic computer. The book begins by discussing a widely accepted linear narrative of the history of computing, centred around innovatory highlights that start with the use of knotted cords to aid calculation, all the way to the smartphones of the present day. It discusses the problems and simplifications present in such a narrative, and offers instead an account, centred on users, that identifies four distinct historical threads: calculation, automatic computing, information management, and communication. These threads are examined individually, tracing their paths and the convergences of related technologies into what has come to be called \'the information age\'. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introduction series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable. Σελίδες: 160, Διαστάσεις: 11.4x11.4cm

Shortlisted for the Rathbones Folio Prize for Non-Fiction 2023 New York Times Bestseller A poignant love letter to Bloom\'s husband and a passionate outpouring of grief, In Love reaffirms the power and value of human relationships. In January 2020, Amy Bloom travelled with her husband Brian to Switzerland, where he was helped by Dignitas to end his life while Amy sat with him and held his hand. Brian was terminally ill and for the last year of his life Amy had struggled to find a way to support his wish to take control of his death, to not submerge \'into the darkness of an expiring existence\'. Written with piercing insight and wit, In Love is Bloom\'s intimate, authentic and startling account of losing Brian, first slowly to the disease of Alzheimer\'s, and then on becoming a widow. It charts the anxiety and pain of the process that led them to Dignitas, while never avoiding the complex ethical problems that are raised by assisted death. \'Poignant, kind, funny and ultimately redemptive\' - Alain de Botton, author of The Course of Love \'In Love is a thrillingly beautiful, laser-eyed book about love, life, mortality and, most remarkably, about the ways in which no one of the three can be separated from the others\' - Michael Cunningham, author of The Hours and A Home at the End of the World Σελίδες: 240, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

\'Full of wisdom\' - Dr Xand van TullekenHarness your fears and supercharge your life with this inspirational guide from two-time snowboarding Olympian, Aimee Fuller.For many of us, fear is something best avoided. But as professional snowboarder Aimee Fuller knows well, fear can also be a catalyst for growth - and the true magic happens when you take your fear and turn it into fire.In this bright and insightful book, Aimee draws from her personal experience to show you how to get to know fear without letting it hold you back, how to learn from failure, and help you reframe fear as your most powerful ally.Brave, honest and inspiring, Fear Less Live More will help you overcome fear and find what drives you - so you can start living life with purpose, maintain that focus, and enjoy the ride.\'Real, raw, relatable\' - Wayne Bridge\'A must-read\' - Jade Jones OBE Σελίδες: 208, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0411, Διαστάσεις: 12.6x12.6cm

What would David Bowie do?When life gets tough, who can we turn to for help? Who will help us find happiness, meaning and purpose? The Tao of Bowie suggests that we turn to David Bowie for guidance - and use his amazing journey through life as a map to help us navigate our own.Buddhism was central to David Bowie\'s life, but he was a wide-ranging thinker who also drew meaning from other sources including Jungian psychology, Nietzschean philosophy and Gnosticism. The Tao of Bowie condenses these concepts - the ideas that inspired and supported Bowie throughout his life and career - into ten powerful lessons, each with a series of exercises, meditations and techniques to encourage readers to apply these learnings to their own lives. The Tao of Bowie will help readers understand who they really are, clarify their purpose in life, manage their emotions and cope with setbacks and change. This fresh approach to the search for spirituality and happiness unites the perennial human quest for answers with the extraordinary mind and unique career of one of the most important cultural figures of the past half-century. Σελίδες: 336, Διαστάσεις: 13x13cm

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The incredible and inspiring book behind the primetime Channel 4 documentary, Peter: The Human Cyborg\'Peter\'s story is one of the most extraordinary you will ever hear. Remarkable. I urge people to read it\' Stephen Fry\'With candour and bravery, Peter tells how he explored new frontiers of science to give himself a chance of survival in a digital afterlife\' Daily Mail__________Peter didn\'t choose to live forever. He simply chose not to die.Diagnosed with a rare but terminal Motor Neuron Disease, brilliant scientist Peter Scott-Morgan refused to accept that within a few short years he\'d be dead.Instead, he embarked on a dangerous journey - to cross the border between mortality and immortality. He would meld his humanity with the latest computer and robotic technology to become Peter 2.0.This is the astonishing story of a man uniquely placed to pursue a new way of life that would not only alter him but perhaps redefine what it means to be human forever.__________\'A remarkable story . . . you\'re left desperate to take nothing for granted\' Radio Times\'What\'s striking is Peter\'s constant optimism, bravery and his ability to find radical answers to problems that have confounded Britain\'s brightest minds\' Daily Telegraph\'Intriguing\' The Times\'Fascinating and extremely moving\' Sun\'A remarkable account of what it means to be human and what technology can really achieve\' Sunday Telegraph Σελίδες: 320, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

‘Hugely readable and entertaining’ JIM AL-KHALILI ‘An accessible and crystal-clear portrait of this discipline’s breadth, largely told through its history’ PHIL BALL, PHYSICS WORLD Einstein’s Fridge tells the story of how scientists uncovered the least known and yet most consequential of all the sciences, and learned to harness the power of heat and ice. The laws of thermodynamics govern everything from the behaviour of atoms to that of living cells, from the engines that power our world to the black hole at the centre of our galaxy. Not only that, but thermodynamics explains why we must eat and breathe, how the lights come on, and ultimately how the universe will end. The people who decoded its laws came from every branch of the sciences – they were engineers, physicists, chemists, biologists, cosmologists and mathematicians. Their discoveries, set over two hundred years, kick-started the industrial revolution, changed the course of world wars and informed modern understanding of black holes. This book captures the thrill of discovery and the power of revolutionary science to change the world forever. Σελίδες: 320, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

The perfect gift for Bimini and Drag Race fans!\'MAGIC! A fun, fierce, honest origin story of how to drag yourself up out of trouble and become an icon\' Katherine Ryan\'A triumph for UK queer culture\' Travis Alabanza\'Eye-opening, intelligent, thoughtful as well as sassy and surprising - a must read\' Lorraine Kelly_______________________________________A witty and inspiring guide to transforming your life through lessons from drag, by the UK\'s favourite drag queen and star of RuPaul\'s Drag Race UK, Bimini Bon Boulash.From being told she couldn\'t have dance lessons as a kid in Great Yarmouth to having to conform to the stereotypes of the gay scene in London\'s East End, people have always been trying to put Bimini Bon Boulash in a box. It was only through discovering the art of drag that she began to fight back against those preconceptions, and understand that she had the power to define herself.In A Drag Queen\'s Guide to Life, Bimini tells the story of how drag took her from the brink of self-destruction to become a gag-inducing, death-dropping, plant-based superstar. Drawing on her own experience as a nonbinary person in a binary world, as well as inspirational stories from history, politics, pop culture and fashion, she uses all her wit, charm and kindness to show us how to lead the lives we wish we could lead, through the life-changing magic of dragging up._______________________________________\'Radical, life-affirming, and utterly important for this time\' Riyadh Khalaf\'A very important read\' Gottmik\'She\'s a superstar\' Kathy Burke\'You will always be our winner\' Sadiq Khan, Mayor of London\'A force of nature\' James AcasterSunday Times Bestseller, October 2021 Σελίδες: 256, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

The Sunday Times bestseller\'Frank, funny and inspiring\' - You Magazine\'Louise is just ready to do her - and we\'re here for it\' - Glamour\'Warm-hearted, honest and relatable\' - Daily Mirror__________________________________________In more than two decades in the limelight, Louise Redknapp has weathered her fair share of ups and downs, but through it all she\'s remained unapologetically true to herself.From dancing in her bedroom as a young girl with big dreams to getting a scholarship to Italia Conti and experiencing her first taste of musical success with Eternal, to navigating fertility struggles, motherhood and rediscovering her passion for performing, in You\'ve Got This Louise offers a refreshingly honest perspective on the experiences that have shaped her.Warm, funny and wise - like a chat with a close friend - this empowering and uplifting guide weaves together Louise\'s personal stories and poignant observations on life to gently reassure and encourage, while providing tips and advice on how to get the most out of life by embracing positivity.Brimming with insight on falling back in love with yourself, managing expectations, overcoming critics, dealing with social media and trusting your instincts as a parent, this is Louise\'s powerful love letter to anyone who has ever wondered if they\'re getting it right: you\'ve got this. Σελίδες: 240, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0426, Διαστάσεις: 12.6x12.6cm

Focusing on the impact of engineering on society and the world, McCarthy details the development of the discipline, explains what makes an engineering mind, and shows how every aspect of our lives has been engineered: from gadgets to our national infrastructure. Long considered tinkerers, problem solvers, and visionaries, engineers hold the keys to our real and virtual future. Σελίδες: 192, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

An ode to the joy of making waves.Ah, salty breezes, beach hair, the feeling of bare feet (or fins) in warm sand. And dreams of that mer-mazing world under the sea. An ode to the joys of making waves, this sweet celebration is filled with mermaids, merman, purrmaids, and other underwater lovelies- complete with quotes, folklore, and mantras.Let the currents guide your soul. Never allow anyone to burst your bubble. And know that life offers its treasures to those who seek magic.Stay wild, ocean child. Σελίδες: 112, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0330, Διαστάσεις: 15.2x15.2cm

Something to be happy about: This mesmerizing bestseller is revised and updated. Originally published 25 years ago (happy anniversary!) from a list that Barbara Ann Kipfer started making as a child, it’s the book that marries obsession with happiness. And it now has 4,000 fresh and more current reasons to be happy:Rabbit tracks in the snow.Kiteboarding and kitesurfing.Caramel gelato.Scoring super-high on a Scrabble turn.Babies burping.Summer storms.White cupcakes with multicolored sprinkles.Big red barns.20 minutes all to yourself. No opinions, no explanations, no asides, no footnotes, editorializing, or proselytizing. Just the simple premise of a list of things that make us smile. With its chunky shape, striking black-and-white cover, and 100 whimsical illustrations by Pierre Le-Tan, the new 14,000 Things is an irresistible catalog of good thoughts completely updated to reflect today’s world—and an uplifting gift for people of all moods and all ages. Σελίδες: 624, Έτος Έκδοσης: 1103, Διαστάσεις: 10.2x10.2cm

Nominated for the CWA Dagger Award 2023 ‘A wonderful book’ - Guardian Truth, murder and the birth of the lie detector Henry Wilkens burst through the doors of the emergency room covered in his wife’s blood. But was he a grieving husband, or a ruthless killer who’d conspired with bandits to have her murdered? To find out, the San Francisco police turned to technology, and a new machine that had just been invented in Berkeley by a rookie detective, a visionary police chief, and a teenage magician with a showman’s touch. John Larson, Gus Vollmer and Leonarde Keeler hoped the lie detector would make the justice system fairer – but the flawed device soon grew too powerful for them to control. It poisoned their lives, turned fast friends into bitter enemies, and as it conquered America and the world, it transformed our relationship with the truth in ways that are still being felt. As new forms of lie detection gain momentum in the present day, Tremors in the Blood reveals the incredible truth behind the creation of the polygraph, through gripping true crime cases featuring explosive gunfights, shocking twists and high-stakes courtroom drama. Touching on psychology, technology and the science of the truth, Tremors in the Blood is a vibrant, atmospheric thriller, and a warning from history: be careful what you believe. Σελίδες: 352, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

A supportive guide filled with actionable tips and advice to open up the conversation around men\'s mental healthThe most powerful thing we can do to support our mental health is to talk about itFor all of us, our mental health is just as important as our physical health - so why do we feel so ashamed to talk about it? It\'s time to end the stigma and the silence around mental health, and this clear, approachable guide is here to show you how.From tips on navigating mental-health issues to advice on reaching out to others, this book is packed with guidance on how to look out for your well-being - as well as how you can help those around you.Topics covered include: - Anxiety, stress and depression- Suicidal thoughts- Self-care and mindfulness methods- How to open up and communicate- Where to seek further adviceWith practical tips and valuable insights, this book will improve your awareness of mental health, offer tools and techniques to enable you to manage it better, and empower you to live a happier, healthier life. Σελίδες: 144, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0809, Διαστάσεις: 12.5x12.5cm

The ground-breaking model to achieve true well-being and optimal brain functioning. In The Pyramid Mind, Dr Vlad Beliavsky introduces his life-changing approach to organising the way we think. He breaks down our minds into six interconnected areas, each of which contributes to who we are and affects our mental and physical health, relationships and daily performance. Combining pioneering research and insight with traditional therapeutic schools – including mindfulness and CBT – The Pyramid Mind will teach you how your mind really works. Vlad’s integrative approach reveals how to manage your thoughts, emotions, habits and memories; how to grow and become the person you would like to be; and how to enhance your confidence and sense of happiness. Vlad Beliavsky, PhD, is a psychologist, philosopher and author. Born in Ukraine and educated in the UK, Vlad is the creator of the self-care method known as the Pyramid Model and the founder of Brightway journaling app. Since the start of the Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Vlad has enlisted in the Ukrainian army, where he also provides psychological support to his fellow troops.   Σελίδες: 368, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0202, Διαστάσεις: 13x13cm

\'Speckled with anecdotes, insights and surprises. It is great fun - and utterly timely\' Sunday Times\'Standage writes with a masterly clarity\' New York Times\'The product of deep research, great intelligence and burnished prose . . . It is rare that I encounter a non-fiction author whose prose is so elegant that it is worth reading for itself. Standage is a writer of this class\' Wall Street Journal Beginning around 3,500 BC with the wheel, and moving through the eras of horsepower, trains and bicycles, Tom Standage puts the rise of the car – and the future of urban transport – into a broader historical context.Our society has been shaped by the car in innumerable ways, many of which are so familiar that we no longer notice them. Why does red mean stop and green mean go? Why do some countries drive on the left, and some on the right? How did cars, introduced only a little over a century ago, change the way the world was administered, laid out and policed, along with experiences like eating and shopping? And what might travel in a post-car world look like?As social transformations from ride-sharing to the global pandemic force us to critically re-examine our relationship with personal transportation, A Brief History of Motion is an essential contribution to our understanding of how the modern world came to be. Σελίδες: 272, Έτος Έκδοσης: 1101, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

From the author of highly acclaimed Self Love Poetry: For Thinkers & Feelers comes an uplifting guide that teaches what self love actually is. In The ABCs of Self Love, Melody Godfred offers a unique blend of inspiration, education, and action to make self love an instinctual part of your daily life.Self Love Philosopher Melody Godfred wrote The ABCs of Self Love after supporting the personal journeys of thousands of people around the world. In The ABCs, she joyfully shares her discoveries with you. With a refreshing take on every letter of the alphabet, this illustrated self love workbook uses poetry, real-life examples, and journaling prompts to help you intuitively understand foundational concepts like authenticity, boundaries, forgiveness, and progress over perfection. Whether you read it by yourself or with a group of close friends, The ABCs of Self Love is designed for you to move at your own pace. You can read one chapter a week or the whole book in one sitting. What matters most is that you’re doing this for you. Let The ABCs of Self Love show you how to cast off shame, regret, self-doubt, and fear so you can love yourself, reclaim your worth, and change your life. Σελίδες: 208, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0217, Διαστάσεις: 15.2x15.2cm

\'There is an honesty and a clarity in Joe Moran\'s book If You Should Fail that normalises and softens the usual blows of life that enables us to accept and live with them rather than be diminished/wounded by them\' Julia Samuel, author of Grief Works and This Too Shall Pass \'Full of wise insight and honesty. Moran manages to be funny, erudite and kindly: a rare - and compelling - combination. This is the essential antidote to a culture obsessed with success. Read it\' Madeleine BuntingFailure is the small print in life\'s terms and conditions.Covering everything from examination dreams to fourth-placed Olympians, If You Should Fail is about how modern life, in a world of self-advertised success, makes us feel like failures, frauds and imposters. Widely acclaimed observer of daily life Joe Moran is here not to tell you that everything will be all right in the end, but to reassure you that failure is an occupational hazard of being human. As Moran shows, even the supremely gifted Leonardo da Vinci could be seen as a failure. Most artists, writers, sports stars and business people face failure. We all will, and can learn how to live with it. To echo Virginia Woolf, beauty \"is only got by the failure to get it . . . by facing what must be humiliation - the things one can\'t do.\"Combining philosophy, psychology, history and literature, Moran\'s ultimately upbeat reflections on being human, and his critique of how we live now, offers comfort, hope - and solace. For we need to see that not every failure can be made into a success - and that\'s OK. Σελίδες: 176, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm