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Mind & Spirit
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Book Of Joy
'The Book of Joy' is the first ever collaboration between the two Nobel Peace Prize laureates. The book will comprise answers to questions posed to the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu via their Facebook pages; the pair will answer a selection of them with writer Douglas Abrams, who has written a children's title, 'God's Dream' with Tutu.
£14.99
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Walking in the woods
Forest bathing or shinrin-yoku is a way of walking in the woods that was developed in Japan in the 1980s. It brings together ancient ways and wisdom with cutting edge environmental health science. Simply put, forest bathing is the practice of walking slowly through the woods, in no hurry, for a morning, an afternoon or a day. It is a practice that involves all the senses and as you gently walk and breathe deeply, the essential oils of the trees are absorbed by your body and have an extraordinary effect on positive feelings, stress hormone levels, parasympathetic nervous activity, sympathetic nervous activity, blood pressure, heart rate and brain activity. In this book, by the leading expert in the field, science meets nature as we are encouraged to bathe in the trees and become observers of both the environment around us and the goings on of our own minds.
£12.99
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A Year of Living Simply
If there is one thing that most of us aspire to, it is, simply, to be happy. And yet attaining happiness has become, it appears, anything but simple. Having stuff -the latest, the newest, the best yet - is all too often peddled as the sure fire route to happiness. So why then, in our consumer-driven society, is depression, stress and anxiety ever more common, affecting every strata of society and every age, even, worryingly, the very young? Kate Humble's fresh and frank exploration of a stripped-back approach to life is uplifting, engaging and inspiring - and will help us all find balance and happiness every day.
£10.99
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Where's My Happy Ending?
Explore what happens after you fall in love, with this laugh-out-loud guide to relationships from husband and wife, Anna Whitehouse and Matt Farquharson - journalists, bestselling authors and co-founders of the Mother Pukka website.
£9.99
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Fully Human
Fully Human is world-renowned family therapist and multi-million bestselling parenting author Steve Biddulph's first personal development book for people all ages that will help us all live better, more fulfilling lives.
£14.99
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Senbazuru
The paper crane is an iconic and powerful symbol of hope, healing and happiness. According to tradition, if a person were to fold 1000 paper cranes in one year, they will be granted a long and joyful life. In this practical book, mindfulness and meditation teacher Michael James Wong shows how to fold a paper crane in 12 straightforward steps, with each crease an opportunity to slow down and focus on the here and now. Along the way he shares gentle wisdoms and modern inspiration on everything from courage and resilience to gratitude and growth. Within the book you will find illustrated poems and proverbs that bring to life this powerful practice and will inspire a hopeful perspective for the future. By following each simple fold and accompanying meditations, readers will learn how moving forward with small, gentle steps can set them on the path to a meaningful and mindful way of living.
£12.99
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Happy moments
From the same author that brought us 'The Little Book of Hygge', this book reveals the secret to filling your life with happy moments, and how to remember them for ever. Each year we are given 365 days. Some of those days pass us by without leaving a trace, and some days seem to stick in our minds for the rest of our lives. Do you remember your first kiss? Swimming in the sea on holiday? The first time you drove a car? Research has shown that when our senses are stimulated and when we are conscious of our emotions, we are more likely to recall those precious moments - which is why the butterflies in your tummy, the sun on your skin or the thrill of sitting at the wheel probably flood back to you so easily. But those happy memories don't have to be reserved for big life events.
£10.99
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Captain Tom's Life Lessons
'One small soul like me won't make much difference'. If Captain Tom's big heart and generosity of spirit helped see us through difficult days, this was his parting gift. Full of the wit, warmth and wisdom that made him so special, his reflections and guiding principles form a long life, well lived; this book will be a source of reassurance, hope, and encouragement for generations to come. And a reminder, whenever times are hard, that tomorrow will be a good day.
£12.99
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£12.99
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It's not OK to feel blue and other lies
Last year, Scarlett Curtis and 52 inspirational women wrote an extraordinary anthology on what feminism means to them. The book went on to be a cultural phenomenon and turned the world pink. This year, it's blue. We are living in the middle of a mental health epidemic and we have a choice - we can be floored by it - or we can start to make a difference. Here are the extraordinary people making that difference - a collection of words from those who have suffered through the worst, and know what it's like to fight to feel better.
£9.99
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The Practice of Not Thinking
What if we could learn to look instead of see, listen instead of hear, feel instead of touch? Former monk Ryunosuke Koike shows how, by incorporating simple Zen practices into our daily lives, we can reconnect with our five senses and live in a more peaceful, positive way.
£10.99
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Zero Negativity
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£8.99
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Schadenfreude
Schadenfreude - enjoying the pain and failures of others - is an all-too-familiar feeling. It has perplexed philosophers and psychologists for centuries but, in a time of polarised politics, Twitter trolls and 'sidebars of shame', has never been more relevant. Recent studies have shown that we smile more at a rival's loss than at our own success. But why can it be so much fun to witness another's distress? And what, if anything, should we do about it? In this book, historian of emotions Tiffany Watt Smith offers expert insight and advice.
£7.99
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Finding Happiness
Abbot Christopher Jamison, author of 'Finding Sanctuary', and the abbot from the hit TV series 'The Monastery', turns his attention to the eternal questions of how to be happy, and why we believe it is so important.
£9.99
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Let Us Dream: The Path to a Better Future
In the COVID crisis, the beloved shepherd of over one billion Catholics saw the cruelty and inequity of our society exposed more vividly than ever before. He also saw, in the resilience, generosity, and creativity of so many people, the means to rescue our society, our economy, and our planet. In direct, powerful prose, Pope Francis urges us not to let the pain be in vain.
£10.99
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This Too Shall Pass
We live in a culture of limitless choice - and life is now more complex than ever. In 'This Too Shall Pass', acclaimed psychotherapist Julia Samuel draws on hours of conversations with her patients to show how we can learn to adapt and thrive during our most difficult and transformative experiences. Illuminated by the latest social and psychological research, this book unflinchingly deals with the hard times in family, love, work, health and identity. From a woman deciding whether to leave her husband for a younger lover, to a father handling a serious medical diagnosis. And from a new mother struggling with the decision to return to work, to a young man dealing with the aftermath of coming out, and a woman starting over after losing her job.
£10.99
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The Well Gardened Mind
'The wisest book I've read for many years ? Much more than a gardening book, much more than a guide to mental health ? Hugely recommended' Stephen FryTHE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERA Times and Sunday Times Best Book of 2020
£10.99
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The Artist's Way: A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity
'The Artist's Way' provides a twelve-week course that guides you through the process of recovering your creative self. It aims to dispel the 'I'm not talented enough' conditioning that holds many people back and helps you to unleash your own inner artist. Its step-by-step approach enables you to transform your life, overcome any artistic blocks you may suffer from, including limiting beliefs, fear, sabotage, jealousy and guilt, and replace them with self confidence and productivity.
£19.99
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The Bilingual Brain: And What It Tells Us about the Science of Language
How do two languages exist in the same brain? Why is it possible for the brain to forget a language? How does bilingualism sculpt the brain? Over half of the world's population is bilingual and yet this fascinating, complex ability of the human brain is understood by few. In 'The Bilingual Brain', leading expert Albert Costa explores the science of language through a wide range of cutting-edge studies and examples from South Korea to Spain to Canada. Looking at the development of the brain from infancy to old age, Costa shows us the impact of bilingualism on everyday life: from a bilingual's ability to multitask and make decisions to the way in which they interact with those around them.
£10.99
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What a time to be alone
Sometimes it's not easy to find self-worth in a world that seems obsessed with telling us we're not good enough. Empowering, intimate and full of heart: this highly-anticipated debut book from the online sensation 'The Slumflower', aka Chidera Eggerue, the unstoppable force behind the ground-breaking movement #SAGGYBOOBSMATTER, is essential reading for all young women. It's time to take charge of your life.
£14.99
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Waiting on the word
For every day from Advent Sunday to Christmas Day and beyond, the bestselling poet Malcolm Guite chooses a favourite poem from across the Christian spiritual and English literary traditions and offers incisive seasonal reflections on it. A scholar of poetry as well as a renowned poet himself, he offers readers a soul-food feast for Advent.
£12.99
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Looking Back Life Was Beautiful
Based on the Webby award-winning Instagram account 'Drawings for My Grandchildren,' this beautifully-illustrated book celebrates the special love shared between grandparents and their grandchildren. Like many grandparents wishing to stay close to their grandchildren in a world in which so many families are spread across the globe, Korean grandparents Grandpa Chan and Grandma Marina, decided to learn how to use Instagram as a way to stay connected. What started as an intimate family project, their Instagram page @drawings for my grandchildren has attracted a large following and their story has been featured in major press around the world. This book inspired by their Instagram page features Chan's watercolours accompanied by Marina's texts.
£15.99
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Wintering
Wintering, the dormant periods in our lives, the dark moments we endure - which can be brought about through myriad of ways; from the death of a loved one to a sudden change in circumstances or mental health issues - can be lonely, damaging and catch us off guard. Katherine May recounts her own year-long journey through winter, and how she found strength and inspiration when life felt frozen. Part memoir, part exploration of a human condition, 'Wintering' explores the healing nature of the great outdoors to help us overcome and embrace our own wintering experiences, and how, much like nature, we can learn to appreciate these low periods, and what they have to teach us, before the ushering in of a new season.
£12.99
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Warriors, witches, women
An inspiring new analysis of females from perennially popular myth and legend, as well as uncovering previously overlooked characters. This contemporary feminist approach speaks directly to the empowering rhetoric of recent women-focused publishing.
£18.99
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