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Rules to Live By
In Rules to Live By, New York Times bestselling author, National Geographic photographer, and Academy Award-winning filmmaker of Free Solo Jimmy Chin turns to ten icons who have helped him think more deeply about how we choose to live, how we endure, and, in the end, what really matters.Twenty-five years ago, as I headed out on my first expedition, I had a lot of questions. I've found a few answers since, but one question remains: In the end, what really matters?A few fundamental truths are worth examining again and again, because we evolve and so does our understanding. When I have needed guidance, I've gone back to my mentors. The wisest of them never gave me straight answers: They asked me their own questions, and I arrived at things I never could have been told.This book is ten conversations with ten extraordinary people―Lynsey Addario, Annette Bening, Simone Biles, Yvon Chouinard, Alex Honnold, Bill King, Yo-Yo Ma, Ridley Scott, Kelly Slater, and Kristine Tompkins―each of whom has earned the exceptional life they chose to live and the understanding that has come with it.None of them gave me rules. They gave me honesty.Good conversations, like good books and good films, make you feel a little less alone. I hope these do that for you. Maybe you'll even find a few rules to live by.Much love,Jimmy
£25.00
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Mind Fuel
Bear Grylls draws on his survival experience to share the principles that have helped him overcome fear, develop a positive mindset and break through the obstacles that limit success in everyday life. With emotional health advocate Will Van Der Hart, MIND FUEL offers you practical insights to help you to increase your resilience, combat stress and live life with confidence. Topics are categorised into eight broader themes that enable you to access the material you need most - covering wisdom, battles, motivation, courage, relationships, self-care, spirituality and determination. From the bestselling author of Mud, Sweat and Tears and The Greatest Story Ever Told, MIND FUEL gives you a whole year's worth of guidance to face whatever life throws at you.
£12.99
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One Day a Cat Came to Me
THE UPLIFTING KOREAN BESTSELLER 'An enchanting book, it deserves a huge readership. I loved it' Joanna Lumley 'A gentle book full of quiet wisdom' James Norbury, bestselling author of Big Panda and Tiny Dragon 'Do you like cats? Or do you know cats well? I never once imagined that I would raise one with my own hands in the mountains. And yet, quite unexpectedly, something unbelievable happened: a cat walked into my arms.' After more than a decade at a bustling city temple in Seoul, Bokyeong Sunim - the Venerable Bokyeong - moves to a rural mountain temple where, in the depths of winter, an unexpected guest appears on his doorstep: a ginger-and-white cat. Their everyday interactions unfold into generous and life-affirming meditations on cats, companionship, patience, the fleetingness of time, and the satisfactions and challenges of different ways of seeing the world. Drawing on years of learning, reflection and the Venerable Bokyeong's own practice, One Day a Cat Came to Me blends philosophy, mindfulness and connection with nature, powerfully capturing the essence of life in the company of others. Translated from Korean by Jinwoo Park
£14.99
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Big Panda's Little Book of Calm
Pre-order Big Panda's Little Book of Calm now and let beloved character Big Panda guide you through some of life's more turbulent times in this charming new book from global and Sunday Times Bestseller James Norbury.Following their quest to search for the most beautiful place in the world alongside trusty sidekick Tiny Dragon, this time Big Panda returns for a solo mission: to find calm in the clutter, and peace in the pandemonium.Gently steering readers towards moments of stillness and quiet through serene illustrations and tender reflections, Big Panda encourages us to pause, breathe and rediscover our inner calm - even on the busiest days.This is a perfect portable pocket-sized companion gift for anyone in need of comfort and clarity in the year's most exciting - and often chaotic - season.
£14.99
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The Season of Frost and Fire
* Kindle your inner flame this winter, with 13 luminous rituals to guide you through this season of frost and fire. --- 'The perfect winter companion... It helps us to embrace the darkest time of the year, and find in it hope and light.' Sophie Pierce, author of The Green Hill Winter is often seen as a season for retreat. But what if the cold months could hold their own magic? In The Season of Frost and Fire, green witch Rebecca Beattie shares thirteen luminous rituals to guide us through the darkest days - from fire rituals that welcome in the winter and banish fears on stormy nights to comforting ceremonies that honour our desire for transformation. Discover the tarot cards that will light your path from the first frost to the thaw of early spring. Meet the forgotten goddesses who will become your companions and guides in the shadows. Hear bewitching tales of shapeshifting beings and thin veils between mist-covered worlds. Even in winter's quiet, Beattie reveals the warmth, wisdom and renewal alive beneath the surface of things. Bring back the light this winter - with The Season of Frost and Fire. Perfect for fans of The Wheel of the Year; The Dead of Winter by Sarah Clegg; Witchcraft: A History in 13 Trials by Marion Gibson; fans of Lia Leendertz's Almanac and for Halloween and Christmas gifts. 'A warming, reflective and beautifully written book of seasonal magic.' Marion Gibson, author of Witchcraft: A History in Thirteen Trials.
£16.99
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The Surgeon, the Midwife, the Quack
Discover the remarkable birth of modern medicine... and how not to die in the Renaissance 'An entertaining history of medicine… Skuse brings a deep familiarity with the contemporary sources and a dry wit.' Dan Jones, The Sunday Times 'A richly researched and atmospheric history.' Wall Street Journal The cliched view medicine in the Renaissance world is dreadful: gore-splattered hacksaws, arsenic concoctions, the four humours and all those leeches… Reality, however, proves somewhat different. In the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, a medical revolution was afoot. Physicians' education was being formalised. Surgeons were documenting the intricacies of the human body with ever-greater skill. And, as European powers expanded into the New World, novel medicines and treatments were being discovered. Alanna Skuse ventures into the bustling medical marketplace of Renaissance England - a world of travelling surgeons, prosthetics craftsmen, faith healers and snake oil merchants. Discover domestic healers like Elizabeth Freke, a doyenne of folk remedies, always ready to dole out tonics and elixirs to her ailing neighbours. Browse the shelves of the early modern apothecary with Nicholas Culpeper as he lays the groundwork for the modern pharmacy. Meet the expert midwife Jane Sharp, successful author and pioneer of women's health. Join the intrepid plague doctor George Thomson as he braves London's Great Plague. Humane and entrancing, The Surgeon, The Midwife, The Quack reveals the people and stories behind a scientific revolution. 'Fascinating.' Daily Mail 'Meticulously researched and deliciously detailed.' Victoria Shepherd, author of A History of Delusions
£11.99
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Winter Magic
Winter Magic is perfect for anyone seeking to connect with their own magic during the enchanting time of Yule, and to harness the power of the Winter Solstice. Readers will be introduced to various Yule spirits and deities both light and dark, gain insight into the pagan origins of Christmas traditions and learn how to create and foster a Yule that honours and celebrates the Winter Solstice and the returning light of the sun. Winter Magic will show you how to: - Make pine needle bundles and hand-dipped taper candles for mindful gift-giving - Identify the most powerful colours, herbs and spices for your practice - Create the perfect winter altar and perform rituals to honour Yule deities and spirits - Bring magic to the kitchen with a nourishing witch's soup - Set intentions as you celebrate the Winter Solstice and welcome the new year - Learn how to read tarot and use other divination tools - Work with the moon and its influence And much more! Whether you are a seasoned practitioner seeking new insights, or a baby witch curious to delve into the magical practices associated with this festive season, Winter Magic offers a treasury of knowledge and practices to enrich your Winter Solstice celebrations.
£10.99
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Hack Yourself Healthy
THE NUMBER ONE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERJoin Julia Bradbury as she travels the world to uncover the ultimate health and wellness hacks to help you take charge of your health for good.The human body is a marvel of biological engineering that constantly renews itself, and we always seem to be on the hunt for ways to improve it, physically and emotionally. But with so many new health trends on the rise, how do we know what really works?In Hack Yourself Healthy, TV presenter and author Julia Bradbury cuts through the noise to embark on a rigorous journey to reclaim her health following her own breast cancer diagnosis. Her quest in this book is to discover whether she can go from a cancer diagnosis to being the fittest and healthiest she's ever been. Travelling across the world to explore different cultural approaches, from India to Antarctica, from Cornwall to Yorkshire, Julia talks with world-renowned experts as she volunteers as a 'Crash Test Mummy' to test the latest in biohacking, screening and testing. Follow her as she embraces Europe's coldest cryotherapy chamber and investigates the world's oldest medical system, Ayurveda, in the Himalayas.Drawing from research, interviews with global thought leaders and personal experiments, Julia offers practical tips and accessible science-based strategies to optimise every aspect of your health and wellbeing. She uncovers why saunas can be so beneficial, how sugar affects us on a cellular level, what types of exercise we should be doing every week (and how much of it), if drinking alcohol has benefits, which foods can help us live a more vibrant life, and why planetary health and human health are so intrinsically linked.You'll also discover how to hack your nutrition and hormonal health, utilise sleep science and why the future of medicine is an integrative whole-person approach. As a long time 'outdoor evangelist' Julia continues to explore the rejuvenating power of nature (and even how it can mimic science). Using this ultimate health blueprint, you can join Julia on her quest to 'make the best of the rest' and curate your own transformative health journey at home and in nature.Hack Yourself Healthy will show you that true happiness isn't just about living longer - it's about living better.
£12.99
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Church Crawling
A transporting and gloriously entertaining journey through the hidden lives of England's rural parish churches - from building conservator and church 'rescuer' Rachel Morley'Glorious. A work of rare historical insight and dazzling poetic beauty' Dominic Sandbrook'An enchanting voyage . . . filled with love, joy and humour' James Fox'Wonderful . . . Rachel Morley speaks for the churches of England' Tom HollandThe poet John Betjeman coined the phrase 'church crawling' to describe his days out visiting churches. In the spirit of Betjeman, Rachel Morley's book captures the magical experience of poking around a dusty village church, only to have it transform - through her expert eyes - into a portal to the past, one that brings England's people and history to life in the most colourful, moving and unexpected ways.Through their wall-paintings and monuments, their graffiti and plaques, their jumble of furniture and curios, Morley shows these buildings to be the expression of centuries of communal memory and folk culture - time capsules of connection to ancient and medieval ways of thinking, to revolutions and wars, to lives both glorious and humble.'Astonishing . . . captivating and original' Suzannah Lipscomb'A thrilling, brilliant book which will make you see these beautiful buildings with new eyes' Alice Loxton'Wonderful . . . Rachel Morley gets to the heart of the parish church. It could have no more faithful friend' Simon Jenkins'Delightful, illuminating' Tracy Chevalier'A shimmering paean to the parish churches of England, sparkling with history, humour and wisdom' Anna Keay
£22.00
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Holy Bible
An attractive new edition of the English Standard Version of the Bible; the world's fastest-growing Bible translation. Ideal for awarding to individuals or groups or simply for personal use.The ESV Gift and Award Bible is a new edition of the world's fastest-growing Bible translation. This edition is perfect for commemorating christenings, graduations and other special moments and will be cherished for years to come. Its many features include: British text 8.75-point text Presentation page Double-column, paragraph format Two choices of colour (pink and black) The English Standard Version is a great choice for personal reading and study, for private devotions and family prayers, and for teaching, preaching, and worship. An 'essentially literal' translation, the ESV Bible combines word-for-word accuracy with readability, literary excellence, and depth of meaning. More than 100 of the world's leading Bible scholars and teachers were involved in creating the ESV Bible. Trusted worldwide, the ESV is a treasure for life.
£10.99
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The Witchcraft Almanac
Unlock the magic of every season with this essential guide for modern witches.This mystical almanac offers you a spell for every day of the year, helping you connect with nature's rhythms and discover magic that resonates with you all year long.Expert witch Midia Star walks you through the Pagan Calendar, providing guidance on eight Wiccan Sabbats, including the Winter Solstice, Imbolc, the Spring Equinox and the Summer Solstice. Divided by season, every spell is thoughtfully crafted to be simple, effective and achievable using ingredients freely given by nature and easily found in your surroundings.Contents include:- Detailed advice on the best tools, ingredients and rituals for every point on the Wheel of the Year- Powerful seasonal spells such as a Winter Solstice Gratitude Ritual and a Summer Solstice Sunstone SpellWhether you are seeking love, abundance, peace, protection or personal power, this beautifully illustrated, timeless almanac will be your magical companion year after year.
£18.99
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The Ancient Ways
Step into an ancient world of rituals and folklore in this stunning seasonal guide.Tales of gods and goddesses told around a crackling fire. The light of the rising sun streaming through an ancient site on a solstice morning. Hot cider poured over the roots of apple trees to wake them for the spring.Told through the pagan wheel of the year, The Ancient Ways explores how nature changes throughout the seasons, looking at solstices, equinoxes, legends, and festivals and how these stories and traditions can help you deepen your connection with nature. Discover megalithic sacred sites where crowds still gather to see the sun rise and fall through doorways of the past. Meet Eostre, goddess of the spring and dawn or the Cailleach, queen of winter and the Green Man, a personification of the wild. Celebrate festivals like Beltane, a summer celebration of fire and fertility or Samhain, the festival of the dead and precursor to modern Halloween.Hedgewitch Seren Hawley-Plows weaves these myths and stories together beautifully with tools and inspiration of how to bring the power of ancient tradition into a modern world and help you find magic in the wilds of nature.With stunning illustrations, seasonal recipes and more, whether you live in a sleepy village or a bustling city, The Ancient Ways takes you on a journey of untamed landscapes, old communities and connection - the perfect gift for yourself or others.
£16.99
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Daring Greatly
From the acclaimed bestselling author and self-help legend'She's so good, Brené Brown, at finding the language to articulate collective feeling' Dolly Alderton'A wonderful book: urgent, essential and fun to read. I couldn't put it down, and it continues to resonate with me' - Seth Godin Every time we are faced with change, no matter how great or small, we also face risk. We feel uncertain and exposed. We feel vulnerable. Most of us try to fight those feelings - or feel guilt for feeling them in the first place. In a powerful new vision Dr Brené Brown challenges everything we think we know about vulnerability, and dispels the widely accepted myth that it's a weakness. She argues that, in truth, vulnerability is strength and when we shut ourselves off from vulnerability - from revealing our true selves - we distance ourselves from the experiences that bring purpose and meaning to our lives.Daring Greatly is the culmination of 12 years of groundbreaking social research, across every area of our lives including home, relationships, work, and parenting. It is an invitation to be courageous; to show up and let ourselves be seen, even when there are no guarantees.This is vulnerability. This is daring greatly.
£11.99
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Attached
Three million copies sold.An insightful look at the science behind love, Attached offers readers a road map for building stronger, more fulfilling connections.'Revelatory' - The New York Times'Should be essential reading for everyone' - Sunday Telegraph'For its many, many fans, Attached has been life-changing' - Stylist Is there a science to love? In this groundbreaking book, psychiatrist and neuroscientist Amir Levine and psychologist Rachel S. F. Heller reveal how an understanding of attachment theory - the most advanced relationship science in existence today - can help us find and sustain love.Pioneered by psychologist John Bowlby in the 1950s, the field of attachment explains that each of us behaves in relationships in one of three distinct ways: Anxious people are often preoccupied with their relationships and tend to worry about their partner's ability to love them back. Avoidant people equate intimacy with a loss of independence and constantly try to minimize closeness. Secure people feel comfortable with intimacy and are usually warm and loving. With fascinating psychological insight, quizzes and case studies, Dr Amir Levine and Rachel Heller help you understand the three attachment styles, identify your own and recognize the styles of others so that you can find compatible partners or improve your existing relationship.'A groundbreaking book that redefines what it means to be in a relationship' - John Gray, PhD., bestselling author of Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus
£10.99
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Twelve Churches
With his trademark reverence and revelry, The Revd. Fergus Butler-Gallie travels through time and place to get to the heart of the religion he is so passionate about. In this book he takes us from Bethlehem and the birth of Christ some 2000-odd years ago, to the immediate present and future of Christianity. He brings together a Baptist Church in the segregationist American South with a medieval monastery in the heart of the Greek countryside; the Vatican - beautiful, imposing, vainglorious, the seat of Catholicism - with a sparse, tiny private church above the rocky coastline of Southern Japan. Twelve Churches is a quest for a new people's history of Christianity, told through the stories of twelve churches scattered across the globe. Through a patchwork of interlinking and varied human stories, Butler-Gallie takes us on a physical and historical journey, exploring the role of hope, faith and beauty in Christianity, but also its fraught relationships with sex, violence and power. The story of Christianity is, he shows, the story of our modern world: it's a story of who we should be, as well who we sometimes are.
£14.99
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Becoming Yourself
The long-awaited new book on the essence of Zen practice from the beloved author of Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind'Our way of sitting is for you to become yourself.'In this long-overdue book from one of the most influential spiritual teachers of the last century, Shunryu Suzuki Roshi shares simple, warmhearted teachings on a practice that is fundamentally about becoming yourself. In his inimitable style, filled with humor and insight, Becoming Yourself speaks directly to the newest beginners while also serving as a touchstone and a continual source of inspiration for even the most experienced practitioners and Zen teachers.Becoming Yourself is based on the late Suzuki's lectures and brings to light many of his unpublished teachings. Throughout, Suzuki Roshi's voice is clear and resonates with the unmistakable power of true wisdom.
£12.99
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The Charisma Myth
***THE FULLY REVISED AND UPDATED INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER***What if charisma could be taught?Most people believe the myth that charisma is an inborn quality - you either have it, or you don't. In reality, charisma is a skill. One that can be learned, developed and perfected.Drawing on techniques originally developed for Harvard and MIT, The Charisma Myth offers a captivating blend of practical tools, new science and stories uncovering the nuances of charisma.This revised and updated edition is packed with new insights and the latest cutting-edge science, covering topics such as neurodivergence and how to be charismatic online.
£11.99
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80,000 Hours
THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER'If you're worried about wasting your life, read this book.' Rutger Bregman, author of Humankind'The best book ever written about how to have a fulfilling and impactful career.' Liv Boeree, world poker championA ridiculously in-depth guide to finding a fulfilling, AI-proof careerYou have about 80,000 hours in your career: 40 hours a week, 50 weeks a year, for 40 years. That makes it the most important decision you'll ever make.Choose well, and you can have a more rewarding, interesting life, and also help solve some of the world's most pressing problems. Choose poorly, and you could waste decades.So what should you do? Most advice is based on no research, instead offering misleading platitudes like 'follow your passion'. And it is surprisingly out-of-date, focusing on traditional paths rather than those most likely to thrive in an age of AI.If you want to help others, meanwhile, you're often simply told to become a nurse or doctor, when there are many other paths which can save more lives. In fact, some careers have hundreds of times more impact than others, but most of us have no idea which ones.Benjamin Todd is the founder of 80,000 Hours, a non-profit that has spent over fifteen years researching how to have a meaningful and impactful career that still pays the bills. Now he explores how anyone can find a fulfilling and impactful career, covering: What really makes for a dream job, and why finding it probably doesn't involve 'following your passion' How to identify which global problems are most pressing, and why the might involve unregulated AI as much as climate change Which roles are likely to be automated, and how to ensure yours isn't among them You'll come away with a plan to use your 80,000 hours in a way that's rewarding, AI-proof and fulfils your potential to make a difference.PRAISE FOR 80,000 HOURS'This career guide is among the most thoughtful and grounded I've seen.' Cal Newport, author of Deep Work'A remarkably rigorous guide about how to find that perfect career for you.' Ali Abdaal, author of Feel-Good Productivity'Based on evidence and good sense, not platitudes.' Steven Pinker, author of The Better Angels of our Nature'The most informative book you can read if you're stuck trying to make one of life's most important decisions.' Hannah Ritchie, author of Not the End of the World
£22.00
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How Animals Heal Us
'A moving, essential book . . . Nobody writes about Nature with more beauty and grace than Jay Griffiths' Brian EnoFrom celebrated author Jay Griffiths comes a unique and heartfelt insight into the healing nature of our relationship with animalsAll animal-lovers instinctively know that animals heal. This book offers the evidence, drawing widely on scientific discoveries, history, and Indigenous knowledge.Original, playful and wise, How Animals Heal Us explores how animals can have a role in every level of healing, from the individual to the collective, guiding us in how we might create societies that are healthier, fairer and kinder. From a pot-bellied pig who saved her owner's life to dogs who can smell cancer; from birdsong healing the hurt psyche to wolves teaching humanity ethics, How Animals Heal Us puts animals at the heart of a restorative vision of health.'Fascinating' Observer'A fabulous and important book' Joanna Lumley'A pure praise poem to the more than human world' Jackie Morris'Animal magic in Jay Griffiths's uniquely beautiful voice' Laline Paull'Marvellous, urgently important and compellingly readable' Charles Foster
£11.99
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No Fair Maidens
'I loved this book. Memoir, myth and magic wrapped up together.' Emily Hauser'Kim Willis is an expert storyteller' Emma GannonThrough the threads of folklore, mythology, memoir, history and landscape, No Fair Maidens identifies a better way of being for modern women, and crafts a new vision for Britain where women are - and always were - a force of nature.As Kim Willis drifts from the traditional path of marriage and motherhood, she yearns for a new set of stories to light her way. Here, she is pulled towards the source of the Severn, hearing whispers of ancient matriarchs: shape-shifting enchantresses, scaly nymphs and goddesses who once commanded our lands.These are no fair maidens, but powerful warrioresses and animalistic beasts, snaking along the edges of watery places where we meet the otherworld in the shadows.As she uncovers the ancient myths hidden in the rugged landscapes of the British Isles, the stories of women like Arianrhod, Melusine and Cerridwen awaken a forgotten power.Journeying from the Severn to Skye, Eryri to Northumberland, Kim discovers new magic in the tales of old, unveiling forgotten truths about grief and healing, while charting a new course through sisterhood and sexuality, fertility and freedom.'This book is an act of excavation, and an act of remembering.'
£20.00
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Dad Brain
A groundbreaking exploration of how fatherhood transforms men's brains, bodies, health, skills and relationshipsIn recent years men's attitudes to fatherhood have changed dramatically. But only now are we learning how profoundly fatherhood changes men's brains and biology - and the effects these changes have on their health, skills, relationships and sense of purpose.In Dad Brain, one of the world's leading researchers of fatherhood, Darby Saxbe, provides a captivating account of this new science, packed with insights into how different approaches to fatherhood affect not only men but the whole family. Among its many revelations are that: Fathers' brains shrink and their testosterone drops Fathers undergo a host of hormonal changes once thought only to affect women Fathers can suffer post-partum depression but enjoy better long-term health Fathers' style of play makes their kids more resilient Dads who do more housework are generally happierAbove all, Dad Brain shows that men are wired to participate in care just as women are, but that many of these adaptations only come online when fathers invest time into parenthood: the more they do, the more they change for the better. Ultimately it shows a good father is not something you are, it is something you become.'Entertaining and fascinating … a must-read' Eve Rodsky'A wonderful book … from an accomplished scientist' Antonio Damasio'Masterful, science-packed, offering unique and practical insights' Daniel J. Siegel
£22.00
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Thinking, Fast and Slow
One of the most influential books of the 21st century: the ground-breaking psychology classic - over 10 million copies sold - that changed the way we think about thinking'There have been many good books on human rationality and irrationality, but only one masterpiece. That masterpiece is Thinking, Fast and Slow' Financial Times'Will be remembered hundreds of years from now' David Brooks, The New York TimesWhy do we make the decisions we do? Nobel Prize winner Daniel Kahneman revolutionised our understanding of human behaviour with Thinking, Fast and Slow. Distilling his life's work, Kahneman showed that there are two ways we make choices: fast, intuitive thinking, and slow, rational thinking. His book reveals how our minds are tripped up by error, bias and prejudice (even when we think we are being logical) and gives practical techniques that enable us all to improve our decision-making. This profound exploration of the marvels and limitations of the human mind has had a lasting impact on how we see ourselves.'Stunningly profound… A lifetime's worth of wisdom presented in a manner that is simple and engaging' Steven D. Levitt, author of Freakonomics
£16.99
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Namaste Motherf*Ckers
'Spins tales like Aisling Bea, has the hair and strength of Pippi Longstocking, and the punk edge of Debbie Harry. Do I want a Cally Beaton rebrand? Hell yeah.' - Sally Phillips'This is the best writing by Mrs Beaton since that cookbook' - Sandi Toksvig'A charming, witty guidebook for anyone who's ever felt like an invisible imposter' - Deborah Frances-WhitePart memoir, part stereotype-defying manifesto, Namaste Motherf*ckers is a funny, empowering, practical book that takes an irreverent look at the author's own story of radical midlife reinvention - taking her from meetings in the boardroom to becoming a stand-up comedian - thanks to a chance conversation with the late, great Joan Rivers encouraging her to make change happen.Sharing stories and experiences from her career, alongside lessons learned from the many celebrities and experts that have guested on her hit podcast of the same name, Cally challenges at every turn the age-old narrative that women become invisible when they cease to be fertile. It's also a book about defying the bullsh*t expectation that midlife women at best maintain (looks, career, relationships), at worst decline. With ambitious thinking and personal development takeouts from her time as a coach, Cally debunks many of the myths surrounding the female of the species and gives a fresh, funny and life-affirming look at what it means to be a middle-aged woman who is willing to take a chance, put herself out there and who is also willing to fail.
£12.99
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Oldenland
'Discover the secret to thriving in old age' Telegraph'In front of me is an adventure with old age as my companion, my shadow and confederate, maybe my friend.'Old age is a country, and we need to learn to walk through it. And that's just what Roger Clough, former Professor of Social Care, lifelong hill walker, and current resident of 'Oldenland' spends his time doing. Where he used to study the terrain of ageing like a scientist, now he understands it as a farmer might, walking its contours every day from his retirement village in the Peak District, while still negotiating the physical peaks and troughs of the area. Whilst there are a lot of books that cover the topic of 'how to have a good death', there is little that offers us advice on the time period that comes before that. How do we learn to actually be old? How do we spend our later years in a meaningful way that makes sense of who we've been and who we are now? Not in blithely positive denial in the face of our physical and cognitive decline, or overtaken with regret of a life that's running down the clock, but empowered to not lose who we are; to say 'I am still me'. And, if we have not yet arrived at its borders, how can we better understand those who live there, and better prepare ourselves for a future when we will become citizens too?Written over 25 years and innumerable journeys, Oldenland is a unique and moving companion to the experiences of old age, and how to make it count.'Profound and reflective . . . a truly valuable addition to the conversation about ageing in our greying society' Country Squire'Courageous, beautiful and very moving' Jamie Jauncey, author of Don Roberto
£12.99
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