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A A Gill

Andrew Swanston read law at Cambridge, but was inspired to write by his lifelong interest in early modern history. His Thomas Hill novels – The King’s Spy, The King’s Exile and The King’s Return – are set against the backdrops of the English Civil War, Cromwell’s Commonwealth and the early Restoration respectively. He is also the author of Waterloo: The Bravest Man and Beautiful Star and Other Stories. His first historical thriller set during the reign of Elizabeth I – Incendium (published in paperback as The Incendium Plot) – introduced readers to the academic, lawyer and intelligencer Dr Christopher Radcliff, whose adventures continue in Chaos. Andrew Swanston lives in Surrey.

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A E Langsford

A G Hopkins

A. J. BAIME is the New York Times best-selling author of The Arsenal of Democracy: FDR, Detroit, and an Epic Quest to Arm an America at War and Go Like Hell: Ford, Ferrari, and Their Battle for Speed and Glory at Le Mans. Both books are in development for major motion pictures. Baime is a longtime regular contributor to the Wall Street Journal, and his articles have also appeared in the New York Times, Popular Science, and Men’s Journal. He lives in Granite Bay, California. Visit him at facebook.com/ajbaime and trumanbook.com.

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A J Jacobs

A J P Taylor

Anthony James Pollard is a British medieval historian, specialising in the fifteenth century and in particular the Wars of the Roses. A leading authority in the field, he is profesor emeritus of Teesside University. His books include North-Eastern England during the Wars of the Roses, Richard III and the Princes in theTower, Imagining Robin Hood: the Late Medieval Stories in Historical Context and Warwick the kingmaker: Politics, Power and Fame.

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A J Rochester

A K Benjamin is a clinical neuropsychologist and the author of Let Me Not Be Mad: A Story of Unravelling Minds.

A K Benjamin

A. L. Berridge read English at Oxford, and taught for ten years before moving into television, where her production credits range from period drama and thrillers to long-running soaps. She has written two previous novels, Top Ten besteller Honour and the Sword and In the Name of the King. Into the Valley of Death is her third novel.

A L Berridge

Alison Gaylin's first job was as a reporter for a celebrity tabloid, which sparked a lifelong interest in writing about people committing despicable acts. More than a decade later, she wrote and published her Edgar-nominated first novel, HIDE YOUR EYES. 
 
She's since published nine more books, including the USA Today and international bestselling Brenna Spector suspense series, which has been nominated for the Edgar, Anthony and Thriller awards and won the Shamus award. 
 
She lives in upstate New York with her husband, daughter, cat and dog.

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A P Wavell

A.S. Webb is the Sunday Times bestselling author of Daughter of Chaos, the first instalment of The Dark Pantheon Trilogy. She is inspired by stories rooted in history and mythology, that push the boundaries of imagination and urge us to reflect on what it means to be human.

A S Webb

A. A. Dhand is the author of six previous novels, and has been shortlisted for the CWA Steel Dagger Award. His DI Harry Virdee novels are currently being adapted for TV by the BBC. He was raised in Bradford and spent his youth observing the city from behind the counter of a small convenience store. After qualifying as a pharmacist, he worked in London and travelled extensively before returning to Bradford to start his own business and begin writing. The history, diversity and darkness of the city have inspired all his novels. For more information about A. A. Dhand and his books, follow him on X @aadhand, and on Instagram @aa_dhand.

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A. A. Gill

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A. Anatoli

A. B. Poranek grew up sharing her time between Ontario, Canada and rural Poland, and eventually completed a veterinary degree at the Warsaw University of Life Sciences. A lover of mythology and history, she enjoys exploring both in her writing. Her debut novel, Where the Dark Stands Still, an instant New York Times bestseller, is an ode to Poland's folktales, while A Treachery of Swans transports readers to a world inspired by 17th century France.

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Professor A. C. Grayling is Principal of the New College of the Humanities at Northeastern University, London, and a Supernumerary Fellow of St Anne's College, Oxford. He has written and edited over thirty books on philosophy, history, science and current affairs. For several years he wrote columns for the Guardian newspaper and The Times and was the chairman of the 2014 Man Booker Prize.

A. C. Grayling

A.D. Miller is the author of Snowdrops, The Earl of Petticoat Lane and The Faithful Couple. Snowdrops was a bestseller and was shortlisted for many prizes including the Man Booker and the CWA Gold Dagger. It was translated into 25 languages. As Moscow Correspondent of The Economist A.D. Miller has travelled across the former Soviet Union and covered the Orange Revolution in Ukraine; he is now the magazine’s Culture Editor based in London. 
 
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A. E. Ellis

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A. Humphreys

A. Igoni Barrett was born in Port Harcourt, Nigeria, in 1979 and lives in Lagos. He is a winner of the 2005 BBC World Service short story competition, the recipient of a Chinua Achebe Center Fellowship, a Norman Mailer Center Fellowship, and a Rockefeller Foundation Bellagio Center Residency. His short story collection, Love is Power, or Something Like That, was published in 2013. In 2014 he was named on the Africa39 list of sub-Saharan African writers under 40. Blackass is his first novel.

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The short life of A.J.A. Symons (1900-41) was described by his biographer as an intricate and largely harmless confidence trick. His many interests included the collection of musical boxes and rare books as well as the study and practice of forgery; they left him time to edit an anthology of Edwardian verse and compose studies of H.M. Stanley and other notable figures. He is remembered for The Quest for Corvo, one of the most remarkable biographies ever written, and for co-founding the Wine and Food Society.

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Tara Ward

The Mindfulness Year encourages you to find your inner calm through every season of the year. 
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 As the seasons change, so do our energy levels, our stresses and our anxieties. In this gentle guide, Tara Ward shows you how to embrace every moment, accept how you feel and be more intentional, whether you&rsquo;re in hibernation mode or have a spring in your step. 
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 Filled with short, simple acts of mindfulness that can be practised anywhere, at any time, The Mindfulness Year includes reflections for self-discovery, breathing exercises, meditations and techniques for grounding yourself in the here and now. 
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 This essential seasonal toolkit is for anyone looking to navigate the year with calm, clarity and connection. 
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The Mindfulness Year

How to Thrive in Every Season

Kim-Joy

A non-judgemental guide to finding your own kind of joy 
 
Kim-Joy rose to fame in 2018 following her appearance on The Great British Bake Off, where she was best-known for her cute, quirky bakes and radiant positivity. Before her appearance on the show, Kim-Joy worked in the NHS as a qualified Wellbeing Practitioner, supporting and treating patients with anxiety and depression, while facing mental health difficulties of her own. 
 
Filled with funny, relatable moments from Kim-Joy’s life, along with a practical toolkit to navigate being ‘different’, Ordinary Joy is a moving and inclusive guide to finding joy, sometimes in the unlikeliest of places. Kim-Joy shares stories, reflections, questions and prompts to help you get to know yourself better, to help you live more authentically. 
 
From how to set boundaries and say no, to saying yes to the right things and people, along with simple ways to celebrate your differences, Ordinary Joy reminds you that you belong.

Ordinary Joy

A Realistic Guide to Being Yourself

Holly Macdonald

This creative adult coloring book is the perfect activity book for a relaxed and calm state of mind. 
 
The Mindful Year includes seasonal line illustrations to color in over the course of a year. Alongside inspiring quotes, reconnect with nature as you become more present as you fill in natural scenes that will help you find mindfulness through the year. Autumnal trees, spring bulbs, snowscapes and summer seas – this book will help you disconnect from the digital world as you find calm and start to notice more outside your window. 
 
This is a practical way to relax the mind, spark imagination and relieve stress.

The Mindful Year Coloring Book

45 Designs and Quotes to Color Yourself Calm Through the Seasons

Joanna Gray

Inhale... Exhale... and take a moment of respite with&#160;The Little Book of Rest. 
 
 With inspirational quotations, practical tips&#160;and thoughtful exercises,&#160;The Little Book of Rest will show you how to pause, find your calm and show yourself a little more kindness. 
 
 The&#160;Little Book of&#160;series has sold 1 million copies worldwide, with titles like&#160;The Little Book of Mindfulness,&#160;The Little Book of Gratitude&#160;and&#160;The Little Book of Love. 
 
 &ldquo;When you rest, you catch your breath and it holds you up, like water wings&hellip;&rdquo; &mdash; Anne Lamott

The Little Book of Rest

Take. It. Easy

Scott Baptie

With Scott Baptie, the best-selling author of the High Protein handbooks, by your side you will feel inspired and motivated to lose weight, for good. 
 
Scott knows that fad diets based on pseudoscience are unhealthy and unsustainable, so in this updated edition he encourages you to get leaner, fitter, stronger and happier without the hunger and heartache. Here are 101 habits that are easy-to-follow and supported by scientific evidence, covering nutrition, exercise, sleep, goal- setting, mindset, food environment and willpower. It’s about picking small, realistic habits that are achievable so they become part of your weekly routine – it’s not about dieting and punishing fitness regimes. 
 
Packed with practical advice and tips, from powering up the protein to simple weight-training, Scott guides you to make small lifestyle changes for long-term health and permanent weight-loss.

101 Habits to Lose Weight

Simple Changes for Long-Term Weight Loss, Increased Energy and a Positive Mindset

Bake Joy with 35 easy, creative, joyful bakes for every skill level and age. Think back to baking as a child: it was messy, imperfect, and always so much fun. In this book, Kim-Joy encourages you to find joy in the process of baking and connect with your inner child. With 35 effortless recipes, all decorated in Kim-Joy&#39;s signature style, this imaginative book brings a dose of magic to your kitchen, reminding you to Bake Joy. The book is split into three chapters, each with a focus on one aspect of mental wellbeing. You&#39;ll find therapeutic recipes with an emphasis on rest, and stress-free recipes intended to unlock your creativity, all decorated with super-cute, achievable characters and faces. Finally, discover a multitude of recipes that celebrate difference, adorned with kooky and sometimes spooky decorations, like witches, ghosts, and faces. Unlock your inner child and Bake Joy.

Bake Joy

Easy and Imaginative Bakes To Bring You Happiness

This creative adult coloring book is the perfect activity book for a relaxed and calm state of mind. 
 
The Coloring Book of Mindfulness includes seasonal line illustrations of the natural world &ndash; from flora and fauna to animals and birds that are specially designed to be colored in &ndash; alongside a collection of 50 nature-inspired quotes that will enable you to find focus and calm in everyday life, whilst boosting a feeling of wellbeing, mindfulness and creativity that will permeate every aspect of everyday life. 
 
 This is a practical way to relax the mind, spark imagination and relieve stress.

The Joy of Mindfulness Coloring

50 Quotes and Designs to Help You Find Calm, Slow Down and Relax

Becky Excell

These quick and versatile gluten-free recipes will reunite you with all the foods you miss eating, through the magic of air frying! 
 
Gluten Free Air Fryer shows you everything you need to know about this essential appliance, with a huge variety of practical, delicious gluten-free dishes, plus dairy-free, lactose-free, low FODMAP, veggie and vegan options. Enjoy Thin and Crispy Pizza that&#39;s ready to eat in just 15 minutes, Golden Zinger Burgers that you&#39;d swear were deep-fried, Bakery-style Sausage Rolls or Veggie Bakes to serve up the ultimate lunch and Mini Doughnut Holes or Iced Buns for when you fancy something sweet. 
 
 Sunday Times Bestselling author and &lsquo;Queen of Gluten Free&#39; Becky Excell has spent years developing flavoursome gluten-free recipes &ndash; next she wants to show you just how to bring back all of the things you can&#39;t ordinarily enjoy on a gluten-free diet using your air fryer. Packed with inspiration for everyday essentials, weeknight favourites, &ldquo;fakeaways&rdquo;, super sides, quick breads and even cakes and desserts, Gluten Free Air Fryer lets the kitchen gadget do all the work, saving you time, stress and money.

Gluten Free Air Fryer

Over 100 Fast, Simple, Delicious Recipes

Jean Hall

Discover how to harness the power of your breath with 20 simple breathwork techniques. 
 
 Breathing is essential to life, and it is one of the simplest methods to increase your energy, improve your sleep and reduce stress &ndash; you can practise alone and it&rsquo;s free! 
 
 Drawing from the practices of yoga, meditation and mindfulness, Breathe includes clear, step-by-step instructions for 20 exercises to improve the way you breathe. Learn the essentials such as moving breath, mindful breathing and how to rebalance the breath and open yourself up to feelings of renewed energy.

Breathe

Simple Breathing Techniques for a Calmer, Happier Life

Sophie Martin

&lsquo;A vital, heartfelt read for anyone navigating the rough seas of infertility and pregnancy loss&rsquo; &ndash; Leah Hazard, author of Hard PushedAn insightful, moving memoir, capturing life working as a midwife in a busy NHS hospital at the same time as dealing with experiences of infertility, IVF and loss. As a young married couple, Sophie Martin and her husband spent years trying to conceive. They went through several rounds of IVF, at great expense, and even travelled overseas for treatment, never quite knowing whether they would one day have a family. Alongside this, Sophie was working hard at a job she loved: looking after expectant mothers and newborn babies as a midwife in a busy hospital, where the patients&rsquo; daily new additions were a constant reminder of Sophie&rsquo;s own setbacks in pursuit of motherhood. The Infertile Midwife is a deeply personal, moving account of chasing something that you want so desperately. It also offers a much-needed look at how society treats infertility &ndash; from the language we use to the small talk we make &ndash; and the ways in which we can all do more to make things better for hopeful parents. With great warmth and honesty, Sophie shares her experiences of the bursts of hope and moments of great loss, but also the humour, love and joy that can be found in even the darkest places.

The Infertile Midwife

In Search of Motherhood - A Memoir

Hannah Barrett

Hannah Barrett&#39;s revolutionary Yoga Anywhere cards will prompt you to find connection, movement and mindfulness no matter where you are. Featuring 50 short, easy movements and techniques, presented in the handy form of a card pack, you can mix and match to create your own flows or use one of the guided sequences provided. This handbag essential provides the building blocks for getting in touch with your body and mind. A resource for you to turn to again and again whether you&rsquo;re looking for strength, calm, energy or stress relief. Best yet, none of what you will find here requires much more space than that which your body already fills. With beautiful illustrations, inspiring quotes and detailed step-by-step instructions, there couldn&#39;t be a simpler way to keep your body supple and your mind clear.

Yoga Anywhere

50 Simple Movements, Postures and Meditations for Any Place, Any Time

Find connection, calm and happiness.Yoga Happy is an essential companion to help you through life, whether you&rsquo;re a complete yoga beginner or wanting to deepen your home practice. In this beautiful, full-colour book you will find everything you need to build your inner strength and resilience, and help you find calm, happiness and the resilience to navigate the modern world.Written by yoga and meditation teacher Hannah Barrett, who has helped hundreds of thousands of people both online and through her workshops and classes, Yoga Happy encourages you to incorporate key disciplines, thoughts and actions into your everyday life. No matter how little time or space you have, Hannah shows how you can find your energy, reduce stress at home or at work, get a good night&rsquo;s sleep and learn to cope better with whatever life throws at you.This inspiring handbook will also guide you through short, illustrated yoga sequences adapted for all abilities, plus give you breathing techniques, meditations and other proven mindful practices that will help to nourish and support your mind and body.

Yoga Happy

Simple Tools and Practices for Everyday Calm & Strength

Amber Griffin

When pursuing your dreams and a joyous, fulfilling life, self-care isn&rsquo;t just beneficial, it&rsquo;s essential. 
 
 More than just a fad, self-care is a way to nurture the soul, feel secure in your own skin and restore yourself to optimum health, both mentally and physically. Despite this, self-care isn&rsquo;t always at the top of everyone&rsquo;s to-do list and often becomes an afterthought in our busy lives.These cards show you how to reflect, find perspective and take time for yourself. With prompts, thoughtful tips and positive quotes on each card,&#160;learn how to cultivate self-care, untangle your busy life and embrace your well-being.

Restore, Recharge, Flourish – 52 Cards

Self-Care Prompts and Uplifting Quotes

We all need a little help sometimes &ndash; whether it&#39;s to overcome personal loss and grief, or to navigate our way through self-doubt.In The Book of Healing, Tara Ward, bestselling author and expert in wellbeing and spiritual development, takes you through the process of recovering from loss and grief.&#160;Learning the art of self-healing &ndash; physical, mental, emotional and spiritual &ndash; is tremendously important and can be achieved through practical exercises, meditation, reflection and mindfulness.Whether it&#39;s the loss of a loved one, loneliness, grief or even loss of self, Tara offers a roadmap through the recovery process. She shows how learning to embrace joy amidst the grief, and discovering self-compassion as well as compassion for others will create health, and help you to thrive.Tara&#39;s advice is practical and task-focussed, straightforward and accessible. Drawing on your own personal responses, you will feel inspired to reclaim some light in your life, escape the past, and look to the future, fully healed and restored.

The Book of Healing

How to Overcome Loss and Thrive in Challenging Times

Laura Archer

Are you stuck in a rut but don&rsquo;t have the time, money or energy to get out? It&#39;s simpler than you think. By encouraging you to make small, personal decisions, this book will help you stop scrolling through other people&rsquo;s stories so that you can start focusing on your own.We have choice in every moment of our lives. We can choose to say &lsquo;yes&rsquo; or &lsquo;no&rsquo; to an invitation, a job, a partner. We just have to practise cultivating that choice. Change Your Life in an Hour urges you to take back control of how you choose to spend your time &ndash; and subsequently your life.Laura Archer first realised the power of small choices when she started reclaiming her lunch breaks and using them to achieve personal goals. In this, her second book, she inspires you to target your mental, emotional, and physical health through simple but empowering actions that can fit around any lifestyle.The book focuses on three centres of activity:<ul><li>Head &ndash; Looking at how important good mental health is, and how we can achieve it through guiding our thoughts and the stimulus we input to our minds daily.</li><li>Heart &ndash; As a society that prioritises rationality and empiricism, our hearts sometimes get left behind, as we listen to our heads first. This section focuses on activities to make your heart sing.</li><li>Hands &ndash; We spend our days on computers and smart phones, but as humans we are makers and creators, and using our hands is part of our make-up. This section of the book encourages you to reconnect with the world around you.</li></ul>This book is not restrictive. It is as much about embracing good food, wine and love, as it is about focusing on yoga and meditation. Are you ready to change YOUR life?

Change Your Life in an Hour

Don't Believe You Can? You're Already Doing It...

Kate Llewellyn-Waters

If we feel run down and we want to support our immune system, most of us tend to pop some vitamins. But an incredible 70% of our immune system is in the gut, so gut health is crucial in our defence against illness.Is it possible to improve our gut health with simple changes to our lifestyle? Yes &ndash; with this essential recipe book from nutritionist and gut health expert, Kate Llewellyn-Waters.Kate explains in simple terms how our immune system and gut work, how we can help improve our immunity every day, what autoimmune conditions and allergies are, and which are the key non-food contributors to gut health and immunity, such as sunlight, sleep, mental health and exercise.The main part of the book offers 100 everyday recipes, all using accessible, supermarket ingredients and offering helpful switches or additions to suit you and your family&#39;s needs, as well as practical meal plans to make life even easier.

The Immunity Cookbook

How to Strengthen Your Immune System and Boost Long-Term Health, with 100 Easy Recipes

Carolyn Suzuki

BOOBS BOOBS BOOBSBOOBS BOOBS BOOBSBOOBS! is a journal of nudes, tits and cheeky bits with space to jot down thoughts and scribbles. From fun activities like throwing a boob party and baking a boob cake, to more mindful exercises like drawing a boob portrait and writing a love letter, celebrate all things boob in any way you like.This entertaining and inspiring journal is sure to make you smile, loosen up and boost your boob-fidence.TIT TIT HOORAY.

Boobs!

A Celebratory Creativity Journal

Becky Glass

Coloring is one of best ways to soothe anxiety and eliminate stress. 
 
Release those pent-up emotions by coloring in the works you so so desperately wish to scream out loud!&#160;This therapeutic adult colouring book, features 45 original hand-drawn illustrations to help de-stress your mind and swear your way to a happier life. 
 
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Fuck It, I'm Coloring

A Coloring Book For Adults

This creative colouring book is the perfect activity book for a relaxed and calm state of mind.The Coloring Book of Mindfulness includes line illustrations of the natural world &ndash; from flowers and trees to butterflies and birds that are specially designed to be coloured in &ndash; alongside a collection of 50 inspirational quotes that will enable you to still the mind and relax the body, whilst generating and boosting a feeling of well-being and contentment that will permeate every aspect of everyday life. This is a practical way to relax the mind, whilst subconsciously developing self-knowledge, expanding the imagination and nurturing creativity.

Coloring Book of Mindfulness

50 Quotes and Designs to Help You Focus, Slow Down, De-stress

Dale Pinnock

An instantly accessible, user-friendly, go-to guide to nutrition, this will become an invaluable resource in every home. Author Dale Pinnock is the Medicinal Chef and with his practical, authoritative advice, everyone can cut down on the family&rsquo;s common medical complaints, trips to the doctor, expensive medication and confusing health books.The book will begin with an indispensable alphabetical reference guide to common medical complaints &ndash; applicable to age groups from babies to the elderly &ndash; such as eczema, acid reflux, menstrual cramps, constipation, high blood pressure, fatigue and more. The second part of the book presents a list of the ingredients that will help you tackle specific ailments. The third part of the book addresses the key stages of life and outlines which basic nutritional rules you need to follow at different ages to maximise your wellbeing and help prevent illness.Other highlights of the book include an accessible look at vitamins and supplements &ndash; whether you should take them, when you should avoid them, and how to use them safely.

The Medicinal Chef: The Nutrition Bible

An A–Z of Ailments and Medicinal Foods

"To love oneself is the beginning of a lifelong romance." 
 Oscar Wilde 
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 When pursuing your dreams and a joyous, fulfilling life, self-care isn&rsquo;t just beneficial, it&rsquo;s essential. More than just a fad, self-care is a way to nurture the soul, feel secure in your own skin and restore yourself to optimum health, both mentally and physically. Despite this, self-care isn&rsquo;t always at the top of everyone&rsquo;s to-do list and often becomes an afterthought in our busy lives. 
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The Little Book of Self-Care shows you how to take time for yourself, keep stress at bay and take control of your mental health. Through restorative tips, positive quotes and inspiring exercises, learn how to untangle your busy life, embrace your wellbeing and fall back in love with yourself. 
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The Little Book of Self-Care

Restore | Recharge | Flourish

Flic Everett

Turning down a drink isn&rsquo;t easy. Not only do you have to deal with your own desire for that chilled and glistening glass of white, you also have to tackle the: &ldquo;Why aren&rsquo;t you drinking?&rdquo; &ldquo;Are you pregnant?&rdquo; &ldquo;Go on&hellip; just one!&rdquo; And the worst one of all: &ldquo;You&rsquo;re no fun without a drink!&rdquo;Well here&rsquo;s the thing: you are fun! And this book shows you how and why you can still be the life and soul of the party, keep your friends, and be sober. Through a broad range of tips and tricks, you&rsquo;ll feel empowered to take on those trigger moments (stressful work day; challenging family life; break ups), as well as classic big occasions (the wedding toast; the bachelorette party; the Christmas lunch).Through the tips, you&rsquo;ll learn more about yourself (why you&rsquo;re giving up/cutting back), how to keep your relationships tight (with your partner, colleagues and friends) and ways to enjoy your new found sobriety, from understanding the benefit to your health to appreciating the improvement in your bank balance.

How to be Sober and Keep Your Friends

Tips, Hacks & Drinks

Anna Barnett

Supermarkets now stock gluten-free options, everyone &ndash; from restaurants to your gran &ndash; has at least heard of the term, and most importantly, you&rsquo;ve never felt better.So why is it still so tricky to navigate life as a gluten-free diner? From going out for dinner, to staying in with friends, it can be a challenge to cook, eat and socialise in a world of gluten eaters.How to be Gluten-Free and Keep Your Friends helps you to go about your life without compromises, excuses or apologies. Instead, you&#39;ll be armed with 50 fresh, exciting and globally-inspired gluten-free recipes you can cook for yourself, your friends and your family (without hearing any complaints!), as well as tips, tricks and hacks for being a better more easygoing gluten-avoider.Your options will open up, you&#39;ll enjoy a whole new menu of food, and your friends... well, they&#39;ll never have a bad word to say again!

How to be Gluten-Free and Keep Your Friends

Recipes & Tips

Lisa Varadi

"Think in the morning. Act in the noon. Eat in the evening. Sleep in the night." 
William Blake 
 
Sleep invites you to explore the benefits gained from the simple act of sleeping. 
 
The body&#39;s natural way of re-energising and healing, sleep nourishes the mind and body with its numerous health benefits. Whether you sleep like a baby or are a perennial insomniac, Sleep will guide you through the cultural and historical perspectives of shut-eye, explain why our body clocks are so important, and delve into the four stages of sleep, from shallow to deep. You&#39;ll learn about why it&#39;s so important to nourish the mind, what really goes on when you&#39;re dreaming and how to tackle the perpetual problem of insomnia. 
 
So pyjamas at the ready...it&#39;s time to get the best night&#39;s sleep you&#39;ve ever had.

Sleep

Relax, Replenish and Rejuvenate With a New Approach to Sleep

Alison Davies

&#39;Instructions for living life. Pay attention. Be astonished. Tell about it.&#39; 
 Mary Oliver 
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 More and more of us are suffering from the daily stresses and strains of modern life. Forever in a rush, it&rsquo;s hard to slow down, focus and enjoy living in the moment. Mindfulness can break the cycle of unhappiness, stress and anxiety to help you to find some peace in this frantic world. 
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 A follow up to the bestselling Little Book of Mindfulness, this book explores the ways in which we can achieve mindfulness in our daily lives and regain focus, whether through home and family, in nature, at work, in your relationships or improving your general wellbeing. 
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 By taking a few minutes out of your day to de-stress and de-clutter your mind, you can regain control and rediscover the joy of living a more mindful existence.&#160; 
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The Little Book of Mindfulness II

Peace | Life | Calm

Cath Kidston

Little changes can make a big difference, especially when it comes to your everyday wellbeing. So put a spring back into your step with Cath Kidston: The Little Book of Health and Happiness, which includes everything from the perfect feel-good gym kit to keep you motivated, to practical but oh-so-cute accessories for all your adventures. Whether you want to set health and fitness goals, feel more fulfilled, or you&#39;re looking to up your happiness quota, everything you need is right here. Each page is packed with practical advice and motivation, combined with a selection of our popular, pretty prints. Dip in for encouragement and a daily insights, or read it all in one go to unleash a happier and healthier you.

The Little Book of Health & Happiness

101 Ways to Brighten Up Your Day

Sholto Radford

&#39;Walking is man&rsquo;s best medicine&#39; &ndash; HippocratesWalk invites you to explore the benefits to be gained from the simple act of walking and spending time outdoors.A great natural way to boost your mind, body and soul, walking is simple and free. Without the need for specialist equipment or personal training, it is just about the easiest way to get more active, lose weight and become healthier. And it can be done anywhere. Travelling by foot is also meditative as it fosters a slowness of thought, as you become more aware of your surroundings.Drawing on Sholto Radford&rsquo;s extensive work with mindfulness-based practices, this book offers expert guidance and practical exercises to cultivate emotional and physical wellbeing.Learn how to change your speed, shift your perspective and discover the pure joy of walking.

Walk

The Path to a Slower, More Mindful Life

Lisa Sturge

Laughter is a physiological response that activates a plethora of beneficial reactions in the body. The elation you feel when you laugh and your body relaxes and releases endorphins is a great way of offsetting the physical effects of stress.The aim of the laughter healing techniques in this book is to help you to laugh more easily through a series of warm-up exercises that are then followed by a range of activities designed to get you giggling.Laughter does not come easily to everyone, but luckily the body cannot distinguish between real and &#8203;simulated laughter &ndash; pretend laughter has the same beneficial effect as real laughter. The practice of laughter is suitable for everyone, including elderly groups.There are many different types of laughs &ndash; light chuckles, hearty chortles, full-on belly laughs &ndash; and when starting with a fake laugh it often quickly becomes a genuine laugh. When we laugh, we are present in the moment. Paying attention to the here and now is much needed in today&#39;s frenetic society. It helps us to notice the small details as well as the bigger picture. By learning to pause in our daily swirl of activities and become fully present to whatever is happening at that moment, then we will be able to pause and laugh easily too. Laughter is mindfulness in motion.We all need to laugh more. This book shows you how.

Laugh

Everyday Laughter Healing for Greater Happiness and Wellbeing

Gone for Lunch is for everyone who wants to reclaim their lunch break &ndash; whether they have a whole hour, or just 30 minutes to spare. In this friendly, fun and inspirational book, there&rsquo;s a challenge for every week of the year. Each activity is designed to be suitable for anyone anywhere &ndash; at home or at work, in the city or the countryside.After failing to take a lunch break for several weeks, Laura Archer set herself a lunchtime challenge for every week of the year and began chronicling her escapades. Drawing buildings, trying yoga classes, volunteering, going for bike rides, handwriting letters: her challenges ranged from indoor to outdoor, active to sedentary, and the effect they had on her was magical. She discovered old flames, past joys, new hobbies. By claiming back that single hour in the middle of the day, Laura turned her life into something richer and happier &ndash; a simple change, with wondrous consequences. Now you can be inspired by her ideas too!

Gone For Lunch

52 Things To Do in Your Lunch Break

Caroline Cox

Where are the style guides for glamorous older women? Where are the guides for the woman who wants to age with cocktail in hand, surrounded by admirers, rather than stretched out at a clinic with her face being stitched into a desperate rictus grin?In her inimitable style (aided by the wise words of her ageless Hollywood heroines), Caroline Cox provides a book chock full of tips, hints, beauty, and fashion advice.This meticulously researched, entertaining, and indispensable book will teach you to reclaim the spotlight, look good no matter what your body shape and be the glamorous grown-up you are.You will be exhorted to "Hold the Botox!" because a series of make-up tricks will make you look younger in minutes without the need for anaesthetic.

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The year is 1Q84. This is the real world, there is no doubt about that. But in this world, there are two moons in the sky. Discover the 1Q84 Trilogy by Haruki Murakami.

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365 Days of Art

A BBC Christmas

A Black Book Thriller

A Box Full of Murders

A Cal Leandros Novel

A Christmas Mystery

The intelligent and capable police commissioner Guido Brunetti confronts crime in and around his home town of Venice.

A Commissario Brunetti Mystery

A DC Smith / Kings Lake Investigation Series

A Daisy Story

Chronicling the lives of over three hundred characters, unrivalled for its scope and humour, this is a unique evocation of life in twentieth-century England.

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