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Licensed therapist and respected mental health writer Dr. Kathleen Smith offers a smart, practical antidote to our anxiety-ridden times. Everything Isn\'t Terrible is an informative, and fun guide - featuring a healthy dose of humor - for people who want to become beacons of calmness in our anxious world. Like Sarah Knight\'s \"No F*cks Given\" guides and You Are a Badass, Everything Isn\'t Terrible will inspire readers to confront their anxious selves, take charge of their anxiety, and increase their own capacity to choose how they respond to it. Comprised of short chapters containing anecdotal examples from Smith\'s personal experience as well as those of her clients, in addition to engaging, actionable exercises for readers, Everything Isn\'t Terrible will give anyone suffering from anxiety all the tools they need to finally be calm. Ultimately, living a calmer, less anxious life is possible, and with this book Smith will show you how to do it. Σελίδες: 224, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0805, Διαστάσεις: 12.6x12.6cm

\'Entertaining and insightful\' -- Evening Standard\'One of the most important books of the year... Compelling\' Jamie Bartlett, Literary Review\'Timely\' -- New StatesmanAs the world becomes better connected and we grow ever more dependent on technology, the risks to our infrastructure are multiplying. Whether it\'s a hostile state striking the national grid (like Russia did with Ukraine in 2016) or a freak solar storm, our systems have become so interlinked that if one part goes down the rest topple like dominoes.In this groundbreaking book, former government minister Oliver Letwin looks ten years into the future and imagines a UK in which the national grid has collapsed. Reliant on the internet, automated electric cars, voice-over IP, GPS, and the internet of things, law and order would disintegrate. Taking us from high-level government meetings to elderly citizens waiting in vain for their carers, this book is a wake up call for why we should question our unshakeable faith in technology. But it\'s much more than that: Letwin uses his vast experience in government to outline how businesses and government should respond to catastrophic black swan events that seem distant and implausible - until they occur. Σελίδες: 256, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

Embrace your inner canine and Be More Dog! From finding your wag to barking loudly and making friends, this book will show you how to say ‘woof, woof, woof’ to life. Whether it’s a mad dash around the local park or sneaking an errant sausage off the BBQ, the world is a wagtastically wonderful place full of fun and treats if you’re willing to open your heart. From Great Danes to Miniature Dachshunds, Poodles to Chihuahuas, there’s no such thing as an underdog – every pup has something to offer! This book reveals the different doggo traits that you can adopt to Be More Dog and live a happier, healthier, more ‘courageous canine’ existence. Packed with practical tips and exercises, interspersed with folklore and fun facts about our loyal, loving companions, there\'s something for everyone. So, throw yourself a bone, use the power of the paw and learn the art of being more dog.   Σελίδες: 144, Διαστάσεις: 12.8x12.8cm

Have you ever wondered if there is there life after death? If so, where do people go when they die? Whether it’s possible to keep in contact with your loved ones after they die? And are they able to help you? Will you meet them again? There Are No Goodbyes provides answers and comfort for all of these questions, and more. What happens to us when we die is bound to be a matter of curiosity for most, if not all people. Some believe that when you\'re dead, you\'re dead. Others believe that we go on – but to what? There Are No Goodbyes provides reassurance and answers to this and many other questions. The main object is to help people go through their existence on Earth secure in the knowledge that life continues as an adventure towards complete freedom of spirit, so that there\'s no reason whatever to be afraid of death. For decades, Paddy McMahon has acted as a bridge between the spiritual and human realms, helping people to connect with their angels, or spirit guides. He believes that we are born with spiritual connections to one or more angels, and if we want their help in life we need to be open to receiving their assistance. Σελίδες: 288, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

Social media is supposed to bring us together - but it is tearing us apart. \'A blisteringly good, urgent, essential read\' Zadie SmithThe evidence suggests that social media is making us sadder, angrier, less empathetic, more fearful, more isolated and more tribal.Jaron Lanier is the world-famous Silicon Valley scientist-pioneer who first alerted us to the dangers of social media. In this witty and urgent manifesto he explains why its toxic effects are at the heart of its design, and, in ten simple arguments, why liberating yourself from its hold will transform your life and the world for the better. WITH A NEW AFTERWORD BY THE AUTHOR ‘Informed, heartfelt and often entertaining ... a timely reminder that even if we can’t bring ourselves to leave social media altogether, we should always think critically about how it works’ Sunday Times ‘Indispensable. Everyone who wants to understand the digital world, its pitfalls and possibilities should read this book – now’ Matthew d’Ancona, author of Post-Truth Σελίδες: 176, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

The internet is everywhere. But how did it start? How has it changed? And what will it look like in the future?No development in human history has changed the world as radically, or as quickly, as the advent of the internet. There’s almost no aspect of 21st-century life that it hasn’t shaped or fundamentally altered, for better or for worse. But the history of the internet is longer than you might think. Its foundations stretch as far back as the 1960s, decades before it would become an accessible and inescapable part of everyday life.In this new entry in the bestselling Bite-Sized Chunks series, author and journalist Chris Stokel-Walker traces the internet from its (relatively) humble beginnings to the ubiquitous force that exists today, from email and dial-up to social media and the metaverse. Breaking down complex concepts around how the world wide web works, how it has changed over time, and the effects it has had on the world as we know it, as well as explaining key terminology and spotlighting important figures, The History of the Internet in Byte-Sized Chunks explains everything you need Σελίδες: 224, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

We live in a competitive world. You are expected to do well in school so you can get into a good university, a good job, and a good life. Good in this context means “better than.” On the other hand, creation is the ability to bring new ideas into the world – in business, philosophy, the arts, and life. In reality, the road to creation is paved with blood, sweat and tears. If you really want to offer something that is genuinely creative or innovative, you need to dare to be different!  This challenging and original book blends interdisciplinary insights from technology, the arts, popular culture  and more, in order to unlock the secrets to genuine innovation and creativity. For anyone wanting to move beyond merely competing, this book contains compelling insights and inspirations to help effect real change. Σελίδες: 128, Διαστάσεις: 12x12cm

___ \'The perfect book for troubling times. The ideas and exercises in How to Be Hopeful will soothe your soul.\' Katherine May, author of Wintering \'A gentle, kind reminder that I am not alone in a world.\' Vera Chok, co-author of The Good Immigrant ___ A PRACTICAL TOOLKIT FOR A LIFE FULL OF HOPE AND HAPPINESS Bernadette Russell has made it her mission to teach the practice of hope: a lifelong habit that allows us to focus on the positives and the possibilities, no matter what challenges come our way. Even on difficult days, a little hope can go a very long way. This uplifting and essential toolkit is filled with practical exercises, revealing research, timeless philosophy and tales of triumph over adversity. Hope is the fuel that transforms our lives and Bernadette reveals how it can be nurtured by us all step-by-step. How to be Hopeful offers all we need to live and to act with renewed hope for ourselves and for a more compassionate world. Perfect for yourself or as a gift for family and friends. ___ \'Shines a light in the darkest of corners, showing us how to find and nurture hope everywhere.\' Janice McGuiness, CEO, People United \'Delightful and informative... the toolkit to ignite hope in each of us.\' Julia Samuel, author of This Too Shall Pass \' The perfect antidote to our challenging times. Everyone needs to read this book.\' Dr Mark Williamson, director of Action for Happiness Σελίδες: 256, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0707, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

Growing up, Chlo Hayden felt like she\'d crash-landed on an alien planet where nothing made sense. Eye contact? Small talk? And why are you people so touch-oriented? She moved between 10 schools in 8 years, struggling to become a person she believed society would accept, and was eventually diagnosed with autism and ADHD. When a life-changing group of allies showed her that different did not mean less, she learned to celebrate her true voice and find her happily ever after. This is a moving, at times funny story of how it feels to be neurodivergent as well as a practical guide, with advice for living with meltdowns and shutdowns, tips for finding supportive communities and much more. Whether you\'re neurodivergent or supporting those who are,Different, Not Lesswill inspire you to create a more inclusive world where everyone feels like they belong. Σελίδες: 288, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

“Chivalry is a flower no less indigenous to the soil of Japan than cherry blossom” are the opening words to Inazo Nitobe’s Bushido. It was 1900 and Inazo, a Japanese academic living in the USA, had been prompted to write the book after an American professor had wondered how the Japanese imparted moral education on their children if schools didn’t offer any religious instruction. The answer, Inazo realised, was through Bushido. Bushido is the chivalric code of moral principles that the Samurai followed: rectitude, courage, benevolence, respect, honesty, honour and loyalty. Influenced by Confucianism, Shinto and Zen Buddhism, it tempers the violence of a warrior with wisdom and serenity. Alongside Sun Tzu’s The Art of War and Machiavelli’s The Prince, Inazo’s book has become influential among military and corporate leaders looking for ways to manage their people and overcome their opponents. Beautifully produced in a handy pocket format, Bushido: The Code of the Samurai includes the classic Inazo Nitobe text with a new introduction and colourful illustrations throughout. It will appeal to anyone interested in leadership, the code of the Samurai and Japanese culture. Σελίδες: 224, Διαστάσεις: 12.5x12.5cm

The Times Food Book of the Year. A soul-searching memoir for foodies everywhere. Let award-winning food writer Clare Finney take you on a passionate exploration of food and love. From family feasts to comfort food, first dates to office cake; how does what we eat define us, and the relationships we have with others?   Finney investigates the role that food plays in modern society, exploring how eating unites us in varied ways throughout our lives. She discusses her own childhood spent in her grandmother’s hotel kitchen. She talks about the meals and recipes that have shaped the person she is today. Think of the dance of culinary courtship entailed in dating. Or the funeral foods that remind us of the connections between life and death, Finney examines the power of food and drink to attract, bind and define us—and of course, its power to divide and repel.   In this insightful memoir, get access to: Fourteen easy-to-follow meaningful recipes A relatable exploration of what food means in life, love and beyond No-holds-barred look into the world of gastronomy and food writing Touching memories from Finney’s own childhood and life Packed with transformative stories from the heart, this book may just change your relationship with food, dining and mealtimes. At a time when our relationship towards what, when and where we eat has become increasingly complicated, Hungry Heart is a feast. It’s an honest, heart-warming account of humans breaking bread together and what that really means. Σελίδες: 256, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0613, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

How smart machines are transforming us all — and what we should do about it. The smart-machines revolution is re-shaping our lives and our societies. Here, Nigel Shadbolt, one of Britain’s leading authorities on artificial intelligence, and Roger Hampson dispel terror, confusion, and misconception. They argue that it is human stupidity, not artificial intelligence, that should concern us. Lucid, well-informed, and deeply human, The Digital Ape offers a unique approach to some of the biggest questions about our future. Σελίδες: 368, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

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New Statesman\'s Best Books of the Year, 2018Mail on Sunday, Books of the Year, 2018When life threw journalist Christina Patterson an involuntary-redundancy shaped curveball she decided to tear up the rulebook. Dreaming of revenge and irritated by self-help books, she set out to interview others who had found themselves picking up their own pieces. The result is a joyous, moving and honest celebration of life as an adventure, one where you ditch your expectations, raise a glass and prepare for a rocky ride. Σελίδες: 352, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

Read the powerful account of one woman’s struggle to reshape her identity when all normality has fallen away. When lifelong bird-lover Hannah Bourne-Taylor moved with her husband to Ghana seven years ago she couldn’t have anticipated how her life would be forever changed by her unexpected encounters with nature and the subsequent bonds she formed.Plucked from the comfort and predictability of her life before, Hannah struggled to establish herself in her new environment, striving to belong in the rural grasslands far away from home. In this challenging situation, she was forced to turn inwards and interrogate her own sense of identity, however in the animal life around her, and in two wild birds in particular, Hannah found a source of solace and a way to reconnect with the world in which she was living. Fledgling is a portrayal of adaptability, resilience and self-discovery in the face of isolation and change, fuelled by the quiet power of nature and the unexpected bonds with animals she encounters. Hannah encourages us to reconsider the conventional boundaries of the relationships people have with animals through her inspiring and very beautiful glimpse ofwhat is possible when we allow ourselves to connect to the natural world.  Full of determination and compassion, Fledgling is apowerful meditation on our instinctive connection to nature. It shows that even the tiniest of birds can teach us what is important in life and how to embrace every day.   Σελίδες: 288, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0309, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

\'We all need a dose of Michael Mosley\'s Marvellous Medicine.\' The TimesIf you were going to do just one thing to transform your health, what would it be?We all want quick and easy ways to improve our health, but when it comes to diet, fitness and wellbeing it can be hard to separate the facts from the fads. And harder still to find changes that fit easily into our daily lives.Based on the popular BBC podcast, Just One Thing, this book brings to life Dr Mosley\'s mission to find things you can introduce into your daily routine which will have a big impact on your mental and physical health.Did you know that eating chocolate can help your heart, that singing can give you a natural \'high\' and that having more house plants can improve your mood and boost your productivity?Dr Michael Mosley unearths a range of Just One Things whose impacts are so surprising and intriguing you will be desperate to try them out. He chats to experts, road tests all his tips and enlists some special guests to help you find that one small thing that could really make a difference to how you feel. Σελίδες: 208, Διαστάσεις: 12.8x12.8cm

SHORTLISTED FOR TWO IRISH BOOK AWARDS\'Something they don\'t tell you about getting older is that you fall. Oh, you hear about it in passing, of course, \"She had a fall, poor thing\". Falling is not something you ever think about as a younger woman. You think about falling in love . . .\'At 20 Londoner Ann Ingle fell madly in love with an Irish fellow she met on holiday in Cornwall. At the church to arrange their shotgun wedding she discovered that he hadn\'t even told her his real name.Sixty-odd years later Ann looks back on that first glorious fall and in a series of essays considers what she has learned from the life that followed - bringing eight children into the world, their father\'s years of mental illness and tragic death at 40, being a cash-strapped single mother in 1980s Dublin, coming into her own in her middle years - going to college, working and writing, and continuing to evolve and learn into her ninth decade, even as she accepts the realities of being \'old\'.Candid about everything that matters - love, sex, heartbreak, money, class, religion, mental health, rearing children (and letting them go), reading and writing, ageing - Open-Hearted is a compelling story about living life in a spirit of curiosity and delight and with a willingness to look for good in others._________________________________\'By some distance the most courageous, most poignant, most life-affirming memoir I\'ve read in the last twenty years and more\' Paul Howard\'Genuinely inspirational. I LOVE ANN INGLE\' Marian Keyes\'What a beautiful openhearted, at times broken-hearted memoir ... honest, funny, searingly direct, a wonderful voice ... remarkable\' Joe Duffy\'Really beautiful. Searingly honest, astonishingly frank and very, very funny\' Maia Dunphy Σελίδες: 304, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

\"Dr Kaye is the mate who\'s always got your back, she knows her stuff and tells you exactly how it is\" SARA COXThe complete one-stop guide to the perimenopause and menopause, by Dr Philippa Kaye, with a foreword by Vanessa FeltzMenopause is the last taboo. But it does not have to mean the end of your libido, of sex, of work, or of feeling like who you used to be.With modern treatments and evidence-based knowledge, no woman need suffer or \"just about\" manage. You are still who you are - let\'s celebrate that. Let\'s get informed and get empowered to make our own choices about our symptoms, our treatments, our minds and our bodies.The M Word covers everything from understanding symptoms to managing relationships to which treatments really work. Discussing HRT as well as self-help and lifestyle tips, this fully updated edition of the bestselling book will be your companion through the years before, during and after the menopause.Topics covered include:- Hot flushes and other physical symptoms- Psychological symptoms- Sex, libido and contraception- HRT and other treatments- Lifestyle changes- Health after the menopauseAnd much more!Written in a positive, uplifting and light-hearted style, with plenty of quotes from real women, this book shows you how to not just survive, but thrive through the menopause, letting you remain you. Σελίδες: 336, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0411, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

Are you a lawyer feeling overwhelmed and stressed at work? Do you find it difficult to balance the demands of your job with your personal life? We understand the unique challenges that lawyers face on a daily basis, from long hours to high-stakes cases. That\'s why we\'ve designed a practical step-by-step guide that takes you through 7 1-minute tools specifically tailored to help lawyers work through stress and find more peace and balance. Each tool is backed by science and designed to help you reduce stress levels, improve your work-life balance, and boost your mental health and wellbeing. These tools can be used anytime, anywhere - whether you\'re in the office, courtroom or at home and when you see the improvement, you will be motivated to use them every day. With just 7 minutes a day, you can make a real difference in your stress levels and overall wellbeing. Join the Stress to Calm revolution and start living your best, stress-free life today! Σελίδες: 128, Διαστάσεις: 13x13cm

\'This woman will change how you exercise forever\' - YOU MAGAZINE Instagram sensation Krissy Cela is the one-woman revolution set to transform how you think about fitness.It\'s time to reassess your approach to getting fit! No more crazy self-punishment, \'miracle\' diets or one-size-fits-all rules. Having changed the lives of millions of people through her no-nonsense, friendly and supportive coaching, Krissy Cela wants to show you that being healthy in body happens most effectively when you focus on the right mindset. Krissy will shift your thinking away from how you want to look to how you want to feel. Feeling confident and happy will always be more important than your dress size. Krissy will give you the tools to deal with mental barriers such as anxiety, stress and low self-esteem, which affect more of us than ever before. She will help you challenge negative thinking to help you build healthy habits that deliver long-lasting, realistic results. A balanced lifestyle will become as second nature to you as brushing your teeth, and you won\'t have to give up the food you love! Do This for You gives you everything you need to feel good in body and mind, every single day. Σελίδες: 224, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0314, Διαστάσεις: 12.8x12.8cm

The darkest disasters in both Mother Nature and human nature have occurred since the dawn of time, and now it seems that the \"natural disaster of the century\" occurs almost every year. Thankfully, few of us will ever face a tragedy that strikes with the strength and speed of a tornado or tsunami or with the ferocity of a flood or forest fire. Yet most of us do indeed confront crises, real or imaginary, that can change the course of our lives in a heartbeat. This inspiring book presents the author\'s spirit of resilience throughout a lifetime of challenges and triumphs from both a professional and personal perspective--from an orphanage in Canada to a scholarship in the USA; from her adoptive parents deaths from cancer when she was 21 to her own experience as a cancer survivor; from arriving in Australia jobless to joining IBM and being named Australian Executive Woman of the Year and Keynote Speaker of the Year and honoured to carry the Olympic torch during the opening ceremony of the Sydney Olympics. During waves of change or winds of woe, when our clarity of thinking vanishes in a mist of tears, lessons from a wondrous array of natural resources can help us clear the mental fog and better cope with the challenges. The Gift of Nature applies the timeless wisdom of Mother Nature to human nature, offering readers strength through nature photographs and inspirational quotes from an author who has bounced back from setbacks time and time again. Σελίδες: 192, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0906, Διαστάσεις: 14x14cm

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\'Like a best friend, Jordanna will hold your hand and guide you towards your dream life.\' - Melissa Ambrosini, bestselling author of Mastering Your Mean Girl\'Witty, practical and laugh out loud funny.\' - Cassie Mendoza-Jones, You Are EnoughEveryone can manifest. We\'re all doing it-every second of every day-without even realising it. For years, journalist and podcaster Jordanna Levin thought that she was psychic. She would worry about things and they would come true. But she wouldn\'t just worry; she would feel them, take subconscious action towards them and believe with every cell of her being that they would happen-and most of the time, they did. A broken foot, a cancelled flight, a tragic love story... the list went on. She soon realised that she wasn\'t just predicting the future, she was manifesting it. Until one day she changed the game. If she could manifest mishaps and disasters, why not the things she actually wanted?In this warm and witty book, Jordanna shares her personal experiences and struggles along with her foolproof equation for manifesting whatever you desire, from your dream job to a lasting relationship. Whether you\'re a matter-of-fact skeptic or a somewhat hippie yoga-lover, Make It Happen will empower you to take ownership of your life and create anything you want. Σελίδες: 352, Διαστάσεις: 12.8x12.8cm

\'This book is pretty life-changing – encouraging, optimistic, rich with information. It got me off the sofa.\' Jeremy Vine\'This is such a lovely, ambitious, fascinating book. Essential lockdown reading. It allows us to reimagine our world and our bodies: we can move more.\' Dr Xand van Tulleken, TV presenter What is the \'miracle pill\', the simple lifestyle change with such enormous health benefits that, if it was turned into a drug, would be the most valuable drug in the world? The answer is movement and the good news is that it\'s free, easy and available to everyone. Four in ten British adults, and 80% of children, are so sedentary they don’t meet even the minimum recommended levels for movement. What’s going on?  The answer is simple: activity became exercise. What for centuries was universal and everyday has become the fetishised pursuit of a minority, whether the superhuman feats of elite athletes, or a chore slotted into busy schedules. Yes, most people know physical activity is good for us.  And yet 1.5 billion people around the world are so inactive they are at greater risk of everything from heart disease to diabetes, cancer, arthritis and depression, even dementia. Sedentary living now kills more people than obesity, despite receiving much less attention, and is causing a pandemic of chronic ill health many experts predict could soon bankrupt the NHS.   How did we get here? Daily, constant exertion was an integral part of humanity for millennia, but in just a few decades movement was virtually designed out of people’s lives through transformed workplaces, the dominance of the car, and a built environment which encourages people to be static. In a world now also infiltrated by ubiquitous screens, app-summoned taxis and shopping delivered to your door, it can be shocking to realise exactly how sedentary many of us are. A recent study found almost half of middle-aged English people don’t walk continuously for ten minutes or more in an average month. At current trends, scientists forecast, the average US adult will expend little more energy in an average week than someone who spent all their time in bed.  This book is a chronicle of this very modern and largely unexplored catastrophe, and the story of the people trying to turn it around. Through interviews with experts in various fields - doctors, scientists, architects and politicians - Peter Walker explores how to bring more movement into the modern world and, most importantly, into your life. Forget the gym, introducing quick and easy lifestyle changes can slow down the ageing process and even reverse many illnesses and increase mental wellbeing.     Σελίδες: 320, Έτος Έκδοσης: 1223, Διαστάσεις: 13x13cm

Make breathwork an indispensable part of your everyday self-care routine with this step-by-step guide to mindful breathing. New science has revealed the importance of breathwork to balance the body, focus the mind, relieve stress, address anger issues and so much more!This little self-care book will take you on a breathtaking journey of holistic healing, featuring:-A down to earth guide to tackle over 50 step-by-step techniques to use at home-Detailed information based on a 360 degree approach to improving breathing techniques written by an expert in the field -Features practices, routines and exercised accompanied by step-by-step illustrationsDive deep into the pages of this brilliant breathwork book to explore expert advice on a diverse range of topics, including body position, depth of breath, speed of breath, visualization, duration and repetition. These easy-to-follow techniques further include conscious and connected breathing, holographic breathwork, and qi gong breathwork, all encompassed within a bite-sized self-help bible full of friendly advice and accompanying illustrations to help make life-transforming change a reality for you!A recent study suggests that pranayama - a form of yoga breathing, can decrease stress-related inflammation, in addition to reducing stress, lowering blood pressure and improving immunity. It\'s time to tap into the ever-growing trend of wellness, and immerse yourself in the power of breathing, from slowing down and being aware of your breath, to recognizing your own unique rhythms, this all-encompassing self-care book truly does have it all. Did you know that self-care is a vital tool for navigating the challenges of modern living?In a society where stress and anxiety mounts and self-esteem takes a dive, it can be challenging to know where to begin. Don\'t worry, DK has got you covered! Whether you\'re experiencing stress and anxiety in your work or personal life and you\'re seeking a wider range of self-care practices, or you wish to widen your knowledge and experience on breathing techniques through yoga and meditation, this wonderful well-being book has something for everyone to discover. It\'s time to wake up to the true power of breathwork and enhance the quality of your life for the better. At DK, we believe in the power of discovery. So once you\'ve completed Breathwork why not explore more books in DK\'s Little Book of Self-Care series? Discover how to make aromatherapy an indispensable part of your everyday self-care routine in Aromatherapy, or immerse yourself in mindfulness massage with Trigger Points. Σελίδες: 144, Διαστάσεις: 15.5x15.5cm

Embrace your power. The philosophy of manifestation can sometimes feel out of reach, but at its core are ten simple principles that will bring life-changing results to how you live, work, and thrive. With this short expert guide from Becki Rabin - empowerment coach, business mentor and founder of GETLIT inc - you will learn the basic principles of manifestation, how to banish \'self-sabotaging Susan\', and the everyday exercises that will help you rise to your full potential. Discover the secret to self-empowerment and make your dreams reality. Σελίδες: 176, Διαστάσεις: 11.9x11.9cm

An enchanting adventure tale which shows by analogy how positive thoughts can enrich and actively change all of our lives. The main character, a boy called Joseph, struggles with life and feelings of being unloved, when lo and behold Sam the magic genie appears to take him on a journey of his mind! Flying around Joseph\'s mind on a magic carpet, Sam teaches Joseph about positive thinking and how negative thoughts lead to negative consequences. Joseph learns how to achieve happiness and well being even in the face of fear and doubt. Sam the Magic Genie is clear and concise in its teachings and practical in application. It offers a brand new approach to positive thinking helping adults and children alike to create and steer change within their lives through the power of thought.\'Think about what you want, not what you fear\' Σελίδες: 96, Διαστάσεις: 12.6x12.6cm

Do something amazing and learn a new skill thanks to the Little Ways to Live a Big Life books! As children, when we learn to write, we gain an important life skill: a practical means of communicating that we end up using almost every day of our lives, if only to jot down a shopping list or dash out an email. As children, we also know instinctively that drawing is a great way to communicate, but later in life it isn\'t universally valued and nurtured in the way that writing is. It\'s not seen as a necessity, it\'s seen as a specialism. As a result, most of us stop drawing completely, apart from the odd doodling. More than that, we lose all confidence in our ability to draw. Yet drawing is an incredibly prac­tical way of turning what\'s inside your head into something tangible and useful. It can equip you with new means of solving problems, sharing ideas and telling stories. How to Draw Anything sets out to repair our broken relationship with drawing. It will inspire you to pick up that pencil from where you left it all those years ago and start making pictures again. It will give you back the confidence and joy in drawing you never should have lost. And it will take drawing out of the art world and put it into your world, introducing you to drawing as a practical tool for everyday life that will change the way you work, think and communicate. Σελίδες: 80, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0926, Διαστάσεις: 14.1x14.1cm

\'A fascinating exposé of the world behind your screen. Timely, often disturbing, and so important\' Caroline Criado Perez, author of Invisible Women \'Takes us beyond Zuckerberg, Bezos et al to a murkier world where we discover how everything online works and who benefits from it. Fascinating, engaging and important\' Observer \'Could not be more timely\' Spectator The internet is a network of physical cables and connections, a web of wires enmeshing the world, linking huge data centres to one another and eventually to us. All are owned by someone, financed by someone, regulated by someone. We refer to the internet as abstract from reality. By doing so, we obscure where the real power lies. In this powerful and necessary book, James Ball sets out on a global journey into the inner workings of the system. From the computer scientists to the cable guys, the billionaire investors to the ad men, the intelligence agencies to the regulators, these are the real-life figures powering the internet and pulling the strings of our society. Ball brilliantly shows how an invention once hailed as a democratising force has concentrated power in places it already existed – that the system, in other words, remains the same as it did before. Σελίδες: 288, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0928, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

FLEXIBILITY AND WEIGHTFrom Richard Williams\' The Animator\'s Survival Kit comes key chapters in mini form.The Animator\'s Survival Kit is the essential tool for animators. However, sometimes you don\'t want to carry the hefty expanded edition around with you to your college or studio if you\'re working on just one aspect of it that day.The Animation Minis take some of the most essential chapters and make them available in smaller, lightweight, hand-bag/backpack size versions. Easy to carry. Easy to study.This Mini focuses on Flexibility and Weight.How do we loosen things up and get snap and vitality into our performance at the same time as keeping the figure stable and solid?The answer: successive breaking of joints to give flexibility.In this mini, Williams stresses the importance of knowing where the weight is on every drawing. He demonstrates that the best way to show weight is to be aware of it, conscious of it, and think about it all the time - knowing where the weight is coming from, where it\'s traveling over and where it\'s transferring to. Σελίδες: 64, Διαστάσεις: 18x18cm

DIRECTING, DIALOGUE AND ACTINGFrom Richard Williams\' The Animator\'s Survival Kit comes key chapters in mini form.The Animator\'s Survival Kit is the essential tool for animators. However, sometimes you don\'t want to carry the hefty expanded edition around with you to your college or studio if you\'re working on just one aspect of it that day.The Animation Minis take some of the most essential chapters and make them available in smaller, lightweight, hand-bag/backpack size versions. Easy to carry. Easy to study.This Mini focuses on Directing, Dialogue and Acting.As a director, whatever your idea is, you want to put it over, so the main thing with directing is to be clear - very clear. The Director\'s job is to hold everything together so that the animator can give the performance. Richard Williams shows how that performance can be achieved with flexibility and contrast. With Acting and Dialogue, the temptation is to try to do everything at once - Williams\' advice: do one thing at a time. Σελίδες: 48, Διαστάσεις: 16x16cm

One of \'the best new books on eco-living\' Sunday TimesLitter on our streets, plastics in our seas, overflowing landfill, fatbergs... Do you know where your rubbish ends up? We are all responsible for the waste we make and we can make simple changes to live more planet-friendly lives.Expert environmental campaigner Martin Dorey looks at what we recycle, what we bin, what we take to the tip - plastics, food, clothing, electricals and furniture - where it goes and what it really does to our planet. Martin offers simple, impactful ways – #2minutesolutions – to cut down your waste and why they make a big difference.You can help save the planet. It only takes 2 minutes. Σελίδες: 256, Διαστάσεις: 11x11cm

\'His guidance is spot on. Heaven knows, most of us need all the peace we can get\' Daily ExpressIncludes a brand new introduction to offer help during a pandemicWhy is \'being happy\' such an imperative nowadays? What meaning do people give to happiness? In this book Abbot Christopher turns to monastic wisdom to offer answers, and to explain that in essence, happiness is a gift, not an achievement, the fruit of giving and receiving blessings. Abbot Christopher takes different aspects of happiness, examines them, tells us what monastic wisdom has to say about them, and offers us steps towards our own journey to finding happiness. Σελίδες: 240, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0330, Διαστάσεις: 17.4x17.4cm

Happy as Harry is a positive, touching and uplifting book about happiness, written by the perfect life coach - Harry the one-eyed rescue dog and his owner, Deana Luchia. Perfect for fans of Alfie and George, Haatchi & Little B and The Happiness Project.\'Dogs know how to be happy. It\'s what we do best. We cavort, careen, race and chase. Any day can be a good day, an amazing and fabulous day. You have the power to make an ordinary day extraordinary simply by deciding to make it so.\' Harry the DogDogs are the happiest creatures in the world. They possess qualities that include their ability to live in the moment, their incredibly loving and playful natures and their innate forgiveness and joie de vivre. So a dog is the perfect narrator for a book about how to be happy. If dogs could share their secrets on happiness, this book is what they would say.The book is divided into six life-coaching sections: How to be HappyLove Well and be Well LovedHappy FamiliesA Balanced LifeHow to be GoodSaying GoodbyesHarry, along with a group of his closest friends, shows us how dogs approach life in all of these areas, and shares his simple and practical top tips for how we, as humans, can learn from dogs in order to live better, happier lives (\'After every bath dry your whole body with a hairdryer\'). We may have to dodge some curveballs at times, but there are plenty of challenges that can be overcome and doubts that can be banished by looking at the world through Harry\'s eyes. Σελίδες: 160, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0404, Διαστάσεις: 13x13cm

THE INSPIRING SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER\'Fearne Cotton is a tireless seeker of the truth, and a wonderful communicator of sanity, hope, and (most refreshingly of all) reality. This is, simply put, a beautiful book.\' Elizabeth Gilbert, author of Eat, Pray, Love and Big Magic\'During a time where misinformation is spreading faster than ever and people are finding it hard to keep it real, Fearne shows us the power of living in our truth. She has a magical way of making us feel understood through her compelling storytelling, while showing us a path to a more authentic life.\' Vex King, author of Good Vibes, Good Life\'This book is going to help a lot of people.\' Philippa Perry, author of The Book You Wish Your Parents Had Read\'Loved it - without judgement, but with a cheeky wink of wisdom, Fearne gives you the tools that she\'s learned on her own journey.\' Skin, Skunk Anansie\'We need truth talkers more than we ever have right now. Wild, bold, connected truth talkers. Fearne takes our hand and shows us how to be one by treading the wild, vulnerable path first.\' Sarah Wilson, author of First, We Make the Beast Beautiful Fearne Cotton\'s voice is familiar to millions, whether that\'s through television, radio or on her hugely successful Happy Place podcast. Her voice is her career, her livelihood and the way she communicates with her audience and her loved ones. So, when Fearne\'s doctor told her she was at risk of needing a throat operation followed by two weeks of being unable to speak, she found herself facing a period of unexpected contemplation. As she considered what silence would mean, Fearne began to think about other times her voice had gone unheard - as a young woman, as \'just the talent\', as the foil to louder, more dominant figures. She found herself wondering, at what point do we internalise this message, and start silencing ourselves? When do we swallow down our authentic words to become pleasers and compromisers at the cost of our own happiness or wellbeing? Speak Your Truth dives into all the ways we learn to stay quiet for the wrong reasons, and explores how to find your voice, assert yourself and speak out with confidence.Brave, vulnerable and deeply personal, Speak Your Truth shares Fearne\'s compelling story and helps you to shape your own. Σελίδες: 256, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0614, Διαστάσεις: 12.8x12.8cm

A timely and powerful must-read on how the big tech companies are damaging our culture – and what we can do to fight their influenceFour titanic corporations are now the most powerful gatekeepers the world has ever known. We shop with Amazon, socialise on Facebook, turn to Apple for entertainment, and rely on Google for information. They have conquered our culture and set us on a path to a world without private contemplation or autonomous thought: a world without mind.In this book, Franklin Foer makes a passionate, deeply informed case for the need to restore our inner lives and reclaim our intellectual culture before it is too late. At stake is nothing less than who we are, and what we will become. It is a message that could not be more timely. Σελίδες: 272, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm