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Mind & Spirit
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A book of your own
Drawing on the author's decades of experience as a psychologist, trainer and advocate for women, this small but perfectly formed, pocket-sized book contains bite-sized snippets of insight and inspiration on communication, relationships, work, body image, overwhelm, emotional trials and more.
£6.99
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What about men?
Caitlin Moran is known for her brave and brilliant writing about the intimate truths of women's lives. But in recent years, as conversations about male violence and toxic masculinity have raged, she has found herself asking another question: what about the men? In this funny, fascinating and moving book, Caitlin explores the challenges and dangers of modern manhood, but also looks hopefully at the possibilities for a future of compassion and allyship in her frank and inimitable style.
£22.00
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The word
The Bible is held to be both universal and specific, the source of fundamental truths inscribed in words that are exact and sacred. For much of Jewish and almost all of Christian history, however, most believers have understood scripture not in the languages in which it was first written but rather in their own - in translation. This book examines how saints, scholars and interpreters from antiquity to the present have negotiated the difficult task of producing usable versions of the Bible in their own language while remaining faithful to the original. It traces the challenges they faced, ranging from minute textual ambiguities to the sweep of style and stark differences in form and thought between the earliest biblical writings and the latest, and explains the bearing these have on some of the most profound questions of faith: the nature of God, the existence of the soul and possibility of its salvation.
£12.99
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Hauntings
For longer than recorded history there have been tales of spirits and of places where our hackles rise and our skin turns cold. Bestselling historian Neil Oliver travels the British Isles on a deliciously spine-chilling tour that spans several centuries and explores more than 20 sites - castles, vicarages and towers, lonely shorelines and forgotten battlefields - to unpick their stories. Oliver invokes his family's history alongside that of kings and queens past as he probes why our emotions and senses are heightened in certain locations where the separation between dimensions seems gossamer thin.
£25.00
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Everyday folklore
Daily folklore ideas to guide you through the ritual year.
£14.99
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Just one thing
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 sift the fads from the facts. Harder still is finding things that fit into our day. So what if you were told that eating chocolate helps your heart, that sunbathing boosts your immune system, singing can reduce inflammation, and your fanatical obsession of collecting houseplants is actually helping your productivity and brain power? In 'Just One Thing', Dr Michael Mosley tells you all this and many more scientifically proven facts that will make you say, 'No way!'
£10.99
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Keira & me
Inspiring, healing and a heartfelt celebration of love, this beautifully illustrated fable teaches us all how to embrace the ups with the downs, the joy and the sorrow, that make up a life. For animal lovers everywhere, or anyone who needs a little comfort this Christmas, 'Keira & Me', written by Supervet Noel Fitzpatrick, promises to break your heart - and put it back together again.
£18.99
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Wild card
A practical, modern and inspirational illustrated guide to tarot, its stories, meanings and what the cards can teach us about ourselves.
£10.99
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Wednesday is for witch
Wednesday is for Witch - and so is every other day of the year! Awaken your supernatural powers and manifest your dreams into reality with a daily dose of good witch energy. Feel empowered by this book of magickal positivity, which offers fun rituals and simple spells for everyday self-care, from a mindfulness charm to help you stay grounded on big days to positive mantras for times when you need a good-mood boost.
£9.99
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Slow seasons
In her late-twenties, feeling utterly overwhelmed by the pace of modern city life, Rosie Steer found solace in the traditions she had been brought up with, influenced by her Scottish roots, that celebrated nature and observed the small steady shifts in the seasons. The Celtic Wheel of the year is an ancient seasonal cycle that aligns with solar events - the solstices and equinoxes - and their rough midpoints. For each mini-season, Rosie shares nature notes for what we can look out for as the days get warmer or cooler, the nights longer or shorter, alongside activities, things to make, flowers or fruit to forage, seasonal recipes to enjoy and a modern take on the traditional celebrations. By slowing down and paying attention to the ebbs and flows of nature, we can find moments of calm whenever we need them.
£16.99
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Where the hearth is
Kate Humble has a knack for sharing her own journey towards a more pleasing and purposeful life in a way that inspires readers, enables them to reassess their own lives and helps them achieve their personal goals. Having encouraged readers to reconnect with nature in 'Thinking on My Feet' and simplify their lifestyles in 'A Year of Living Simply', she turns now to reimagining the ideal home - examining her own experiences and expectations, considering all the elements necessary to futureproof her home life, taking advice from others living uniquely, extraordinarily, happily, and gaining insights from some unexpected quarters - including the animal kingdom.
£22.00
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Have a little faith
As a vicar, Kate is often greeted with the phrase 'I'm not religious, but I love that hymn', or 'I want a church wedding', but the truth is, having faith isn't an all-or-nothing situation and we all deserve to enjoy the parts that bring us comfort. In this book, Kate reveals the surprising truth about what faith means to her and how, ultimately, it can make us all happy. Kate is not your average vicar, in fact, she says herself that believing in the resurrection is 'a bit bonkers' so, whether you believe in God, the universe's plan or simply the goodness of humanity, Kate argues that having belief equals having hope, and we all deserve to feel hopeful. With chapters about what she's learned about life's challenges, including love, death, loneliness and conflict, along with simple tips for us all to find more joy in our everyday lives.
£18.99
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The cat who taught zen
This is the tale of a cat who longed for peace, acceptance, and a way to make sense of the world. One day he hears of a solitary ancient pine, deep in the maple forests that shroud the valley, under the boughs of which infinite wisdom can be found. So begins a journey of discovery, and along the way he meets a vivid cast of animals, from a curious hare to a chattering monkey, a tiresome tortoise to a terrifying tiger, each with their own stories to tell. But it is only through a surprise encounter with a playful kitten that he realizes the journey has never been about a tree.
£18.99
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Mustn't grumble
One of the many strange effects of the 2020 pandemic has been to make us much more vigilant about the state of our health in general and about minor symptoms in particular. And this, in turn, has made us more conscious that we all feel slightly out of sorts a great deal of the time; maybe even every day. This book is not about what happens when we're ill with something sufficiently serious to send us to the doctor or confine us to bed. Instead, it focuses on the multitude of mild, irksome, distracting illnesses, aches and pains with which we all put up with constantly. Covering 120 ailments, Graham explains the latest scientific thinking about everything from blackheads to chilblains; dead legs to haemorrhoids; ear wax to hiccups; and hay fever to heat stroke. It's a mixture of science and history, with a light touch, and provides practical information about each ailment for the reader.
£12.99
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Live like a goddess
Cultures around the world celebrate tales and myths of daring and brave goddesses. These legendary ladies were tenacious, smart and strong. Meet Osun the Yoruba goddess of love who refuses to be dismissed because of her gender and stands up to those who believe women are less important than men. Rhiannon, the Welsh queen of fairies who won't let anyone make decisions for her and instead follows her heart. Freyja, the Norse goddess of love and death who doesn't give into pressure, sets boundaries and is comfortable with being a single independent woman.
£12.99
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Walk yourself happy
Join Julia Bradbury as she leads you through the walk of our lifetimes. There's a lot of talk about how we all must connect more with nature. But what does that mean? How do you do it? And what does it do for you in return? Can something as simple as going for a walk really improve your life? The simple answer is: YES. 'Walk Yourself Happy' will explain the elemental link between our own health - both physical and mental - and the natural world.
£20.00
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Rebel folklore
'Rebel Folklore' gathers 50 of the darkest and most complicated folktale characters from around the world, showing readers why we should care about the rebels and misfits of ancient stories.
£19.99
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Move!
Did you know that walking can improve your cognitive skills? That strengthening your muscular core reduces anxiety? That light stretching can combat a whole host of mental and bodily ailments, from stress to inflammation? We all know that exercise changes the way you think and feel. But scientists are just starting to discover exactly how it works. In 'Move!', Caroline Williams explores the emerging science of how movement opens up a hotline to our minds.
£10.99
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Many Lives, Many Masters
From author and psychotherapist Dr Brian Weiss comes a new edition of the classic bestseller on the true case of the past-life therapy that changed the lives of both the prominent psychiatrist and young patient involved.
£16.99
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Greek myths
Stories of the ancient Greek gods and goddesses woven together with an expert commentary from classicist and author Jean Menzies.
£10.99
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Hermit
When Jade's partner leaves the barn that they moved into just weeks before, he leaves a dent in the wall and her life unravelled. Numbed from years in a destructive, abusive relationship, she faces an uncertain future and complete solitude. Slowly, with the help of Devon's salted cliffs and damp forested footpaths, Jade comes back to life and discovers the power of being alone. As Jade reacclimatizes, she considers what it means to live alone. Through conversations with other hermits across the world, Fitton sheds light on the myriad - and often misunderstood - ways of living alone: from monks to hikikomori, and the largely ignored female hermit. Jade questions whether hermitic living is possible in an era of constant communication and increased housing costs as she finds herself financially unstable and itinerant.
£18.99
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Every family has a story
Relationships fundamentally influence our health and happiness - and family is the only relationship that we cannot leave, however much we might like to. But we think too narrowly about the impact of our families on our lives. 'Every Family Has A Story' sees bestselling psychotherapist Julia Samuel turn from her work with individuals to sessions with a wide variety of families. Diving deep into eight case studies, with her usual storytelling panache and the latest academic research, she analyses a range of common issues including separation, step-relationships, leaving home, trauma and loss.
£10.99
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Pagans
A clear, concise and detailed historical analysis of the eclectic and beautiful visual and material culture of paganism. The book begins with an introduction that clarifies what we mean by 'pagan'. It traces the pre-Christian origins of paganism, the development of the different aspects of pagan belief over centuries and how materials from the pre-Christian religions of Europe, North Africa and West Asia are built into the practices of today's Pagans. The book is then organized into three broad sections - Ancient Ways, Ritual and Community - each containing three themed chapters.
£25.00
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How to develop a brilliant memory week by week
This text provides an expert course in memory enhancement, organised in 50 key lessons, complete with self-testing. Eight times World Memory Champion Dominic O'Brien takes us step-by-step through a programme of skills, introducing us to all the techniques on which he has built his triumphant championship performances.
£10.99
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