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Open When...
THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER FROM BESTSELLING CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST AND TIKTOK SENSATION DR JULIE, AUTHOR OF WHY HAS NOBODY TOLD ME THIS BEFORE? NOW AVAILABLE IN PAPERBACK'Absolutely extraordinary...I needed this book 30 years ago.' MEL ROBBINS, #1 bestselling author of THE LET THEM THEORY-------------------------------------------------------------------Feeling overwhelmed? Open when… stress takes over.Facing self-doubt? Open when… imposter syndrome strikes.Lost your direction? Open when… you need fresh motivation.--This is the book for life's twists and turns, when being human starts to get complicated.A must-have companion to Dr Julie's international bestseller Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before?, which taught us the skills to strengthen our future mental health, Open When... is the book to turn to when you find yourself in the eye of the storm.Within this book are a series of Open When style letters from Dr Julie to help navigate the moments of overwhelm, confusion or self-doubt that we all face when life gets messy.Offering calm, clarity and a laser focus on the best way forward, each personal letter is followed by real-time tools that will help you re-frame the situation and decide on your next move.Every chapter covers a new scenario; universal problems that each of us will likely face at some point. So, whether you're experiencing: Stress Pressure to perform Dealing with difficult people Trying to fit in Making big decisions Arguments with your partner Big emotions causing anxiety Open When... brings the words you need to hear to get back on the front foot, feeling ready to take on everything life throws your way.--Praise for Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before?'Sound wisdom, easy to gulp down. I'm sure this book is already helping lots of people.' MATT HAIG, bestselling author of REASONS TO STAY ALIVE'A toolkit of deceptively simple strategies for life's troubles. Everyone could benefit from the wisdom of Dr Smith' i 'BEST NON-FICTION BOOKS OF 2022''Julie Smith is the psychology teacher you wish you'd had at school' EVENING STANDARD'This book is a goldmine. I truly treat it like a handbook now' STYLIST'It's real, it's authentic . . . Very practical and very, very helpful' LORRAINE KELLY'I'm blown away by her ability to communicate difficult ideas with ease, simplicity and practicality. Amazing. Go and buy it now!' Jay Shetty'If you want to feel like you have a therapist sitting across from you, empowering you with how to be your best self, this book is for you!' Nicole LePera, New York Times bestselling author of How to Do the Work'Full of sound, helpful advice with life skills, from building confidence to managing stress' Sunday TimesInstant No. 1 Sunday Times Bestseller, January 2025
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Hark
'Alice Vincent is on song' KATHERINE MAY'Stimulating and humane' AMY LIPTROT'A quiet and profound kind of miracle' CLOVER STROUDLike so many of us, Alice Vincent had become overwhelmed by the sensory overload punctuating her every moment. Then a baby's heartbeat arrived. A rapid, pulsing whoosh of white noise. An undeniable rhythm. Suddenly, Alice's life changed. With the birth of her son came a new experience of the sensory world around her. From the phantom crying heard by mothers across the world to the nightingale's song and the crackle of the aurora borealis, Hark is a journey into sound and the changing seasons of a life that will ring true for many women.
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The Art of Walking
Walk your way to less stress, better sleep and a happier outlook on lifeEvery day, the average person takes 6,000 steps, covering up to 5 kilometres. But how many of those steps are we truly aware of?The way we walk - physically and mentally - can have a profound impact on every aspect of our lives. From mood and sleep to stress and creativity, the act of walking holds untapped potential for our health and wellbeing. So what happens when we begin to walk with intention?We're often bombarded with conflicting advice: how long to walk, how many steps to hit, what pace to keep. The Art of Walking sidesteps cookie-cutter advice and instead offers something more personal, lasting and transformative. Blending scientific research with lived experience, the author shares practical tools, strategies and goals for making every step count.Inside, you'll uncover: Simple practices to bring calm and clarity to your daily steps Scientific insights into how walking affects your brain and mood Mindful strategies to reduce anxiety and boost creativity Beautiful illustrations to inspire presence and reflection Ways to connect more deeply with your environment, body and thoughts In a world that rushes us forward, this book invites you to pause, breathe and feel the ground beneath your feet. It's not just about moving - it's about becoming deeply, joyfully present with every step.Through small, achievable adjustments - to your focus, your rhythm, your environment - The Art of Walking helps you gently reframe a daily habit into a powerful ritual.
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Chasing Aliens
ARE WE ALONE IN THE UNIVERSE? Daniel Lavelle sets out on a wild road trip through the UFO heartlands to find out.'A hugely entertaining, gonzo-style examination of UFOs, ufology and ufologists' NICK POPE'Echoes the documentaries with which Louis Theroux made his name' DAILY TELEGRAPH'Lavelle mixes sardonic wit with genuine curiosity . . . he hears about secrets that should never be made public' INDEPENDENT, NON-FICTION BOOK OF THE MONTH'Hilarious, humane and quietly devastating' ELIOT HIGGINSThe US government has been investigating unidentified aerial phenomena in a secret division of the Department of Defence. A former intelligence official urged the US to disclose evidence of UFOs after saying the government possesses 'intact and partially intact' alien vehicles. And what about those sightings of Tic Tac, Gimbal, Go Fast and the infamous Oumuamua?Danny Lavelle, our charming, borderline-bewildered investigator, sets out on a road trip through America's UFO heartlands to get some answers (thankfully 41% of Americans believe aliens have made contact so he has plenty of sources to choose from). Talking to those in the know in government and the UFO scene - often the same thing - Danny follows Lue Elizondo, Jeremy Corbell, attends sky watches (sometimes falling asleep in the desert), listens to alien abductees and has coffee with Starseeds (human beings who claim to be actual aliens).Whether he's smoking weed whilst holding dumortierite crystals to access his interdimensional past, or discussing 'space beads' with the Harvard astrophysicist who's convinced he's found evidence of alien life, Danny's journey becomes a deeper story about our unshakeable fascination with little green men - and our deepest wishes not to be alone in the universe.Encountering a fair amount of religiosity, conspiratorial thinking and magical thinking, Chasing Aliens is a wild journey into the soul of America - where aliens are as American as George Washington and warm apple pie. This is a book for anyone interested in our (possible) neighbours in the universe, and our ongoing search for meaning and answers to life's great mysteries, trapped as we are in the uncertainty of our short, mortal lives.'Enthusiasm, deft writing and an attention to the strange, fascinating details of ordinary lives' DAILY TELEGRAPH, BOOKS TO LOOK FORWARD TO IN 2026
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The Penguin Book of Cults
A chilling history of the most notorious cults of the past two thousand yearsThe word 'cult' conjures images of people in thrall to a charismatic leader who extracts obedience through lies and threats, and of apocalyptic prophecies, sexual perversion, and mass suicide. From the Celtic druids, whose ritual sacrifices inspired the folk horror film The Wicker Man, all the way up to the Peoples Temple and Heaven's Gate, The Penguin Book of Cults charts the history of our fear of the religious other. Bringing to light little-known sources such as a 'death tape' of Jonestown's final hour, when Jim Jones led more than 900 of his followers to drink poison, and a minute-by-minute log of the FBI's final assault on the Branch Davidian headquarters, and including accounts of drinking the blood of sacrificed cats, theories that we are living inside a hollow earth, and reports that space brothers from Venus are coming to redeem us from the threat of nuclear war, this volume opens a fascinating window into cults and why some of them have ended in spectacular violence.
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Normally Weird and Weirdly Normal
'Authentic, heartbreakingly wonderful and refreshingly grounded - this book captures the internal neurodivergent experience with rare grace and warmth' - Camilla Pang, award-winning author of Explaining Humans'Tingles with the joy of being different. This book made me so happy' - Chris Packham, naturalist and award-winning author of Fingers in the Sparkle JarA powerful, personal exploration of anxiety, ADHD and neurodiversity, Normally Weird and Weirdly Normal reminds us all - no matter how weird we feel - that it's okay to be a little different. We all are. What if being a bit weird is actually entirely normal? What if sharing our internal struggles wasn't a sign of weakness, but of strength?For over thirty years, award-winning broadcaster and comedian Robin Ince has entertained thousands in person and on air. But underneath the surface, a whirlwind was at play - a struggle with sadness, concentration, self-doubt and near-constant anxiety. But then he discovered he had all the hallmarks of ADHD, and his stumbling blocks became stepping stones.In Normally Weird and Weirdly Normal, Robin uses his own life to explore the neurodivergent experience and to ask what the point of 'being normal' really is. Packed with personal insights, intimate anecdotes and interviews with psychologists, neuroscientists and many neurodivergent people he has met along the way, this is a quirky and witty dive into the world of human behaviour.'This is a comforting hug of a book. Insightful, warm, funny and compassionate, it will make readers, whether neurotypical or neurodivergent, feel less alone' - Laura Bates, bestselling author of Everyday Sexism'Weirdness is inescapable, and no one does it better than Robin Ince. A superb book, celebrating the needed weirdness in us all' - Chris Hadfield, astronaut and five-time bestselling author
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How to Age
BY THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR'A brilliant and powerful book. If you want to look and feel the best you ever have (and stay that way), read this NOW! Easy, actionable advice with immediate effects, a joy to read.' Davinia Taylor, longevity bio-hacker, author, and founder of WillPowders'Liz Earle has written a powerful manifesto for ageing differently, with confidence, curiosity and vitality. It's practical, provocative and optimistic! A great guide for anyone who wants to feel stronger, sharper and more alive with every year.'Dr Rupy Aujla, founder of The Doctor's Kitchen So much of what we have been told about ageing - especially as women, is wrong. We're not meant to shrink, fade or be sidelined, we're not here to spend our later years in silent decline. We have just never been shown the full picture of what is possible - or how we can take control of it. But now Liz Earle's new book How to Age is here to blow the cover.The strategies Liz shares in this book are different from anything you have read before. Liz has tried and tested these protocols, combed the scientific papers and cutting-edge reports on cellular renewal and longevity to synthesise the very best evidence-based biohacks and practical, easy-to-implement, daily plans to improve and boost your energy as you age. She has used these same protocols to turn back her biological age by decades and she now feels stronger, happier and more purposeful in her 60s than in any other decade of her life. And in her new book she shares her findings so now you can, too.* Strengthen your body at a cellular level* Understand the primary power of sunlight, water, vibrational energy on your circadian rhythms* Become more resilient to chronic disease and modern viruses* Look and feel more youthful in both appearance and outlook* Use the daily plans in each chapter to achieve your goals Women are living longer but often in poorer health, so grab the reins and add abundant health to your years. Be more youthful, more vibrant now - This is How to Age.
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Underwing
A beautiful, healing book for anyone who has ever struggled with pregnancy loss and recovery, and is looking for symbols of hope in the wider, wilder world. When Jennifer Lane finally fell pregnant, she and her partner were overjoyed. But it wasn't an easy pregnancy, and her journey towards motherhood was, in the end, a story of loss. In the wake of her traumatic grief and physical recovery, Jennifer - a practising green witch - was left questioning everything about her beliefs. Trust your intuition, they say. But what if the worst thing that could happen does? As she grieved, Jennifer turned to the mysteries of our animal natures, witchcraft and women's fertility for understanding and comfort. This beautifully written account of finding solace in the natural world offers companionship through loss, and a sustaining path to joy and hope.
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Just One Thing Volume 2
Based on the second series of the much-loved BBC podcast, recorded by the late Dr Michael Mosley, this book brings together 40 brand new tips for a healthier lifestyle, that are easy to implement and proven by science to improve your health and wellbeing.Each chapter brings to life these new, quick, easy and often unexpected hacks which can improve your health through simple diet, fitness, and lifestyle changes.For example, did you know that:- Eating turmeric can boost mood, sharpen memory and ease your aches and pains?- Or that tai chi benefits your immune system and heart health?- Or that expressive writing may help you to sleep better, think more clearly and even heal faster?Thoroughly researched, road-tested and science-backed, these simple tips could have such a beneficial impact on your overall health, you might want to try them all!'In Just One Thing Michael masterfully made medical science accessible and fun, and his work helped millions lead healthier lives. It's a privilege to work on this series.'- Clive Myrie'Just One Thing shows that even small tweaks can actually make a big difference. It's a privilege to be part of something Michael started' - Roman Kemp'Michael inspired so many of us with his curiosity and passion for helping people live healthier, happier lives. It's a privilege to be part of Just One Thing, and I can't wait to share the simple, surprising ideas that really can make life better.' - Zoe Ball
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Haunted
We all know the same ghosts: it's simply a question of how doggedly they haunt us.Part-chilling tale, part-memoir, part-cultural exploration, Haunted: Ghost Stories and Their Afterlives takes us through some of the most chilling and enduring ghost stories, and discusses what they reveal about the listener, the teller and the times we live in.E. Jay Gilbert has been collecting tales of the supernatural from her local area (a small village outside of Newcastle) for years and what surprised her most is how universal those are: not only in terms of recurring spectres that haunt us the world over (I'm looking at you, White Ladies), but also how similar our experience of ghost-telling is, wherever we grew up. The result is a book which explores more widely the ghosts of the British Isles and how they have endured and changed through the ages: how they reflect the communities in which they originate, and how they are similar to and different from similar stories from across the world.Haunted doesn't just thrill with the tales of the inexplicable, but also asks why are we so fascinated by ghost stories and what do they tell us about the community and people who cultivate them. Why are some tropes universal, while others are very much unique to the place they haunt? Do we actually care about the identity of the ghost? Or are we more concerned about how the alleged sighting made us feel?Aimed at both believers and sceptics, it's not only for those who are looking to be frightened a little, but also for those interested in the psychology and history of the long tradition of supernatural storytelling.Absolutely irresistible, a fascinating account of the stories we tell ourselves and the ghosts we keep close - Amanda MasonA delightfully personal adventure into the paranormal worlds of these isles - seeking all sorts of spectres from banshee to black dogs. - Dr James Canton
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Wild Creature Mind
From bestselling author Steve Biddulph comes a transformative book on how to use your hidden, animal mind to trust your intuition and overcome stress, anxiety and trauma.
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Women Who Run with the Wolves: Contacting the Power of the Wild Woman
According to the author, the 'wild woman' is the wise and ageless presence in the feminine psyche that gives women their creativity, energy and power.
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Lost in the Forest
This work is a hymn to getting lost. Drawing on his experience as a troubled schoolboy, a burnt-out screenwriter at the BBC, an 'awkward' priest in the Church of England, Colin Heber-Percy reflects on the value of not belonging.
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The Healing Power of Korean Letter Writing
Letters have been here all along, quietly influencing countless people in profound ways. They encourage, they bring happiness, while to some they even provide the will to keep on living. Geulwoll is a Korean word for 'letter'. It is also the name of a small, unassuming letter shop, located on the third floor of a shabby building in the bustling heart of Seoul. People visit from all over to write and send letters to loved ones - and to strangers. Everyone likes letters. One of their charms is that we can't see what's inside right away: there's an anticipation in unsealing the mysteries held within. In 'The Healing Power of Korean Letter Writing', Juhee Mun reveals the lost art of the handwritten letter: how it can ground and centre us, improve and repair our relationships with others and foster a culture of contemplation, reflection and togetherness.
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If Women Rose Rooted: A Life-changing journey to authenticity and belonging
A powerful, resonant rallying-cry for the re-wilding of womanhood by writer, psychologist, and mythologist Dr. Sharon Blackie.
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I Promise It Won't Always Hurt Like This
Grief is universal, but it's also as unique to each of us as the person we've lost. It can be overwhelming, exhausting, lonely, unreasonable, there when we least expect it and seemingly never-ending. Wherever you are with your grief and whoever you're grieving for, this book is here to support you. To tell you, until you believe it, that things will get easier. When Clare Mackintosh lost her five-week-old son, she searched for help in books. All of them wanted to tell her what she should be feeling and when she should be feeling it, but the truth - as she soon found out - is that there are no neat, labelled stages for grief, or crash grief-diets to relieve us of our pain. What we need when we're grieving is time and understanding. This book is the book she needed then.
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Shatterproof
A groundbreaking refutation of resilience from the New York Times bestselling author and organizational psychologist Dr Tasha Eurich.
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Bimbo
Bossy. Frigid. Spinster. Sl*t. Mumsy. Milf. Bimbo. The English language has a seemingly infinite number of judgemental and hypocritical words to describe women and their life choices. We can't win, no matter what we do. Whether it's on the sofa of ITV's This Morning or online, Ashley James is a fierce advocate for women. In 'Bimbo', she unpacks the labels that box women in, and the systems that keep them there. From 'bossy' little girls, 'tarty' teens, to mothers who 'let themselves go', and 'left-on-the-shelf' single women, Ashley dissects the systems that try to confine us and asks: what if we broke free? Told through raw personal stories, humour and with a fierce feminist lens, this is a battle cry for every woman who's ever felt too much - or not enough. This is a call to women stop shrinking, stop competing, and start rising - together.
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The Stories of Your Life
Learn the science behind why stories can have so much power in The Stories of Your Life, from bestselling author and psychology professor Ben Ambridge. Perfect for readers of Thomas Erickson's Surrounded by Idiots and James Clear's Atomic Habits.
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Mindful Soldier
'Mindful Soldier' is a powerful fusion of personal insight and practical psychology that will help the reader tap in to reserves of resilience and determination they never knew they possessed. Written by former specialist military unit commander Ash Alexander-Cooper OBE and world-renowned trauma specialist Dr Jessica K. Miller, this dynamic book offers practical skills and techniques to help readers tackle trauma, build resilience and overcome life's toughest obstacles - personal and professional - with confidence.
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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.
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Music as Medicine
We are only just beginning to appreciate the healing power of music. In recent years, a wave of scientific research has upended everything we once knew about its effects on our brains - not only in reducing stress, but also in enhancing cognitive function, slowing the spread of neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson's and Alzheimer's, even strengthening our immune systems. Here, a neuroscientist and celebrated musician introduces a bold new paradigm for medical treatment, rooted in the unexpected influence of music on our minds and bodies. From explaining how 'rhythmic auditory stimulation' can fight multiple sclerosis, to examining why Tracy Chapman's songs might just help cure PTSD, Professor Daniel Levitin offers surprising insights into the new science of music as medicine.
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Happy Mind, Happy Life
During his 20 years as a GP, Dr Rangan Chatterjee has seen first-hand how motivation isn't always enough for us to maintain a healthy lifestyle. It's only when we learn how to support our own mental wellbeing and cultivate core happiness that these choices become easy. In his latest book, Dr Chatterjee shares cutting-edge insights into the science of happiness and reveals 10 simple ways to put you back in control of your health. It features real-life case studies and over 20 practical exercises.
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