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Show your one true love how much they mean to you with this heartfelt collection of creative date ideas and amorous quotes

Spending time with the one you love makes every day special, and this little book of charming date ideas gives you new ways to sweep your partner off their feet. Filled with inspiration and romance, this book is a gorgeous gift for that special someone to show them how much you care. With novel suggestions such as whisking them away for a beach-front picnic, cooking a romantic three course meal or watching the stars from your back garden, this book is packed with many ways to light a spark in your love life.

As well as dreamy date ideas, this book is also filled with thoughtful and profound quotes about love. Be inspired by the beautiful words of poets and writers, and explore the most passionate ways to tell your partner, “I Love You”.

Get stronger, feel fitter and be more active with this easy-to-use deck of exercise cards and booklet

Do you want to get fitter but don’t know where to start? Is your gym routine starting to feel a little boring? Or maybe you struggle with finding time to work out? Whatever it is that’s stopping you from achieving your fitness goals, The Personal Trainer Card Deck can help!

This deck guides you through 70 full body, upper body, lower body, core and cardiovascular exercises, plus a collection of fun fitness challenges that will help you create unique, effective and invigorating workout routines. You’ll also practise staple strength-building movements, use your bodyweight or makeshift free weights, and follow helpful how-to guidance in your own time.

Featuring clear diagrams and step-by-step instructions, and millions of different combinations, your workouts will never be dull, repetitive or stressful again. Simply shuffle the deck, select five cards and complete your workout!

How do people come together when tragedy tries to tear them apart?

When 39-time marathon runner Andrew Spriggs was diagnosed with motor neurone disease he knew his running days were over. But a surprise message from his nephew Chris, offering to push him in his rickety wheelchair in one last marathon, reunites them in a race against time.
Rich with insights and inspiration, personal discoveries and unforgettable encounters, The Reason I Run is an astonishing story that will make you laugh, weep and wonder. Join Chris on an incredible journey that will stay with you for the rest of your life.
 

Inhale calm, exhale your cares…

Find inspiration for your yoga practice every day with this book of uplifting quotations, mindfulness techniques and step-by-step guidance on the best-loved yoga poses to engage and energize both mind and body all year round.

Don’t limit your challenges. Challenge your limits

At the age of 55, record-breaking ultrarunner Mimi Anderson embarked on her most ambitious adventure yet. She wanted to become the fastest woman in history to run across America from Los Angeles to New York.
Her journey would cover 2,850 miles, 12 states and four time zones, dealing with extreme changes in terrain, weather and altitude along the way.

For 40 days, the determined mother of three pushed herself on and on for more than 2,000 miles across the vast continent, despite the onset of severe pain, until she was forced to make a crushing decision: carry on and risk never being able to run again or give up on her all-time goal.

What happened next set Mimi on a new, unexpected journey. She learned to face her fears and bounce back from defeat by taking up the new challenge of becoming a triathlete.

A follow-up to her first memoir Beyond Impossible, this next instalment in Mimi’s inspiring story proves that when one door closes, another opens – you just need the courage to swim, cycle and run through it.

Let’s celebrate YOU

It’s time to show yourself some love because, you know what, you are going to be spending your entire life as you.

Sometimes we lose sight of who we are and who we want to be, and what makes us special. This beautifully illustrated journal will help you to recognize and achieve your true potential. By engaging with these specially crafted tips and fill-in activities you’ll find the confidence to pursue your dreams and love the skin you’re in.

Take time to be kind, embrace your uniqueness and fall totally in love with yourself!

Turn adversity into strength

Mental strength is the capacity to cope with the challenges that life throws at you. It’s more than simply being resilient; it’s about creating habits, building effective coping strategies and exercising the mental muscles that allow you to see the positives in challenging situations. Being mentally strong not only enables you to deal with stressors, but it also aids your ability to try new things, helps you build meaningful relationships and increases your self-esteem.

In this book you will learn the benefits of cultivating a growth mindset, how you can harness the power of positive thinking, and tips and techniques for building your mental strength.
Find out how to:
– Face adversity with a positive and resilient mindset
– Establish healthy habits and routines
– Increase your happiness and self-confidence through physical exercise
– Release stress using relaxation techniques
– Find and implement effective coping strategies

Learn how to manage everything from daily difficulties to life’s unexpected challenges with this practical guide for a stronger, healthier you.

Transform your relationship with yourself! This is the ultimate guide to embracing self-love and living a life with more self-compassion

We all know the value of treating other people with kindness – so why do we often forget to extend the same courtesy to ourselves?

Learn a radical new approach to self-love with this beautiful handbook. Through a combination of practical tips and actionable advice, Self-Kindness will help you to deepen your self-love and grow your happiness.

You will learn how to:
– Find peace within yourself and nurture a more positive mindset
– Look after your mind and body to develop greater self-confidence
– Enrich your overall health and well-being with diet and exercise
– Tap into the uplifting power of affirmations

Whether you’re at the beginning of your journey to self-acceptance, or you’re a seasoned self-love advocate, let this guide celebrate and support you as you continue on the path to self-kindness, joy and well-being.

Delve into this introduction to the popular practice of Pilates and learn all you need to know to energize your mind, body and spirit

Discover the wonders of Pilates with this easy-to-follow guide, filled with helpful tips and practical information on this low-impact yet highly effective exercise. This little book contains all you need to know to kick-start your at-home workout routine and improve posture, build strength and increase flexibility.

Whether it’s your first time on the mat or you’re a seasoned pro, the teachings in these pages offer the benefits of Pilates to everyone, no matter your fitness level. Containing step-by-step instructions for a variety of workouts – from beginner to advanced level – this book is the ultimate guide to developing your fitness in the comfort of your home.

This book includes:
– Breakdown of the Pilates system with guidance on the six core principles: concentration, control, centre, flow, precision and breathing
– Step-by-step instructions for 36 different Pilates exercises, with illustrations to guide you
– Uplifting quotations to inspire positive thinking and enhance your Pilates practice

“A magical and hugely captivating journey – filled with such beauty, wonder and surprise. A simply marvellous read, hugely recommended“ – Stephen Fry

A real-life journey through the fantastical world of The Odyssey

It started with a boy, of course. Seeking solace from the pain of heartbreak and her father’s illness, Laura Coffey embarks on what was meant to be a simple holiday. But her newfound fascination with ancient Greek myths transforms her trip into a six-month odyssey, around tiny archipelagos and mystical Mediterranean islands thought to be the setting of Odysseus’s epic journey. As she chases one of the most conflicted, flawed and yet beloved heroes through his fantastical sea-kingdoms, looking for the places where geography and mythology collide, she discovers the wild beauty of the islands, and the redemptive powers of travel and nature, cold-water swimming, long hikes up mountains, and luminous star-lit skies.

But her quest to find happiness, safety and the true meaning of home is overshadowed by the deepening illness of her father. Returning as he’s dying, forced to confront the very things she was running from, Laura reflects on what she has lost, how to live between story and reality, and the way we craft our own mythologies. Slipping between the mythical realm and the real world, she finds enchantment and healing in the magic of both.

“If you love memoir and Greek mythology, this is a delight. A spellbinding book about growing up, grieving and the gods.” – Clare Pollard, author of Delphi

When it comes to alcohol, less really is more. Drinking less means having more energy, more focus and more money. It’s a huge step to better health, better moods and a better life. Whether you’re keen to just cut down or wish to stop completely, this pocket-sized handbook has all the facts, advice and ideas you need to reshape your life in exactly the way you want.

Calmness is within your reach.

With a little bit of help, the methods of truly relaxing your mind and body, and letting go of stresses and strains, can be learned, practised and perfected.

Bursting with tips, centring statements and soothing activities, Find Calm will help you to feel more at ease in the world and better equipped to deal with the things that really matter.

You and me were meant to be
They’re the salt to your pepper, the cookie to your milk, the moon to your stars – you go together, and there’re no two ways about it! This little book of romantic quotes and heartfelt affirmations is the perfect way to celebrate your dynamic duo.

How often do you put on a ‘coping’ front, when in reality you’re troubled with insecurities and anxieties?

Do you find it difficult to open up about how you’re feeling?

You might be surprised to learn that you are not alone, and that many men find it challenging to talk about their worries.

From tips on how to reach out, to advice on navigating mental health issues, this volume is full of guidance on how to look out for your well-being. Topics covered include:

– Anxiety and depression
– Stress
– Suicidal thoughts
– Dealing with traditional gender expectations
– Self-care and mindfulness methods
– How to open up and communicate
– Where to seek help
With personal experiences and insights, this book will improve your awareness of mental health, offer tools and techniques to enable you to manage it better, and help you to live a happier, healthier life.

Give your mind a little TLC

When our bodies aren’t on top form, we rest and take care of them – but we often don’t do the same for our minds. Whether it’s because we don’t know where to start, or because it never feels like a high enough priority, carving out time and space to care for our mental health can be hard.

But it needn’t be. With bite-sized tips and practical advice, this book makes self-care simple and achievable. From finding calm and thinking positively, to stress-busting and balancing your life, everything you need to know about taking care of you is wrapped up in this handy pocket guide, and will give you the tools to help you feel your best.

A supportive guide filled with actionable tips and advice to open up the conversation around men’s mental health

The most powerful thing we can do to support our mental health is to talk about it

For all of us, our mental health is just as important as our physical health – so why do we feel so ashamed to talk about it? It’s time to end the stigma and the silence around mental health, and this clear, approachable guide is here to show you how.

From tips on navigating mental-health issues to advice on reaching out to others, this book is packed with guidance on how to look out for your well-being – as well as how you can help those around you.
Topics covered include:
– Anxiety, stress and depression
– Suicidal thoughts
– Self-care and mindfulness methods
– How to open up and communicate
– Where to seek further advice

With practical tips and valuable insights, this book will improve your awareness of mental health, offer tools and techniques to enable you to manage it better, and empower you to live a happier, healthier life.

Talking about your mental health is one of the most important steps you can take towards better well-being, but for many people this can seem daunting.

For anyone struggling to initiate the conversation, Your Mind Matters is here to end the stigma around mental health and help you communicate how you’re feeling.

With tips on understanding your own mental health as well as reaching out to others, this book is filled with kind words and thoughtful advice on how to look after your mind.

Topics covered include:
– Anxiety, stress and depression
– Suicidal thoughts
– Mindfulness and self-care
– Opening up about your mental health
– Seeking further support

Whatever your situation, this friendly and approachable guide is here to remind you that your feelings are valid and it’s okay to ask for help. Whether you’re trying to build up your confidence or looking for the right words to say, this book will provide you with the tools you need to start the conversation.

An exhilarating and deeply moving story of one man’s attempt to sea kayak the areas of the Shipping Forecast, perfect for fans of The Salt Path and Attention All Shipping

Foreword by Charlie Connelly, author of Attention All Shipping

The Shipping Forecast has been described as the UK’s national lullaby: a source of dependability and calm in our often chaotic world, it has charmed millions of listeners and aided generations of seafarers across the decades. No stranger to weathering a storm after living with a rare life-limiting condition and facing the death of his brother, avid kayaker Toby Carr set out to explore the areas of the Forecast.

On a journey that took him to the harshest and most tranquil stretches of our sea, Toby found the real people, places and stories behind the familiar names and imagined environments of the well-loved BBC broadcast. From the wildness and peace of the sea, looking back at the land, Toby hoped to gain the strength and balance he knew nature could provide and to discover what anchors us to each other.

Written by Toby’s sister Katie from his extensive notes and recordings after his untimely death, Moderate Becoming Good Later is both an epic adventure – sometimes choppy, constantly moving – and a personal voyage of discovery that includes old friends and new, plenty of wildlife, and the ever-present sea.

A supportive guide filled with practical tips, advice and coping strategies to help you find calm in a hectic world

Do you ever feel as though the world’s conspiring against you? Like when it starts raining the moment you step outside, or when you narrowly miss out on that promotion at work – or when you check the news to discover everything has gone to sh*t. At times like these you need reassurance of your own strength and resilience, as well as a gentle reminder that there’s still plenty to be positive about.

Packed with helpful tips and kind words, this book will be your go-to guide to finding calm in an increasingly chaotic world. This valuable guide offers coping strategies for a range of anxieties big and small, from work-related worries to existential dread and concerns about the future of the planet.

Whatever’s causing you to feel anxious, How to Cope When Everything’s Gone to Sh*t is here to support you when life gets overwhelming. With the advice inside, you’ll start to feel more confident and ready to take on any challenges that might come your way.

Build your self-esteem, grow your confidence and rediscover your sense of self with this empowering and practical 30-step journal for women
“Who am I?”
The more confidently you are able to answer this question, the higher your levels of happiness, self-esteem and personal growth tend to be. However, in a world that still socializes women to build their lives around other people, many of us don’t have an answer.
This 30-step journal will take you on a unique and personal journey to discover who you are and who you want to be. Within these pages you’ll find:

· A structured approach to self-discovery that builds from step 1 to step 30
· Interactive and creative CBT-based activities to nurture your relationship with yourself
· Thought-provoking journalling prompts to deepen your self-awareness and allow for reflection
· Guidance on how to let go of worries, doubts and other self-limiting beliefs
· Actionable advice to help you consciously shape yourself into the person you choose to be

This journal will be your guide to understanding and empowering the most important person in your life: you.

Quieten your mind with this guided journal, filled with practical tips and simple strategies for managing feelings of anxiety

Anxiety can feel like a huge obstacle to living the life you want – but it doesn’t have to be! Brimming with practical activities and inspiring words, The Anxiety Fix is a gentle and encouraging guide to help you flourish.

Working through the prompts and exercises in this journal will help you to understand your worries and take control of your anxiety. The activities in these pages will also help you to:
· Identify your anxiety triggers
· Develop your self-belief
· Learn coping strategies for stressful situations
· Discover self-care inspiration to nurture your well-being

Whether you have a dream you want to achieve or you’re seeking a calmer state of mind, this book will provide you with the tools to conquer your anxiety, boost your well-being and live a happier, more fulfilling life.

Calm your mind, ease your worries and quieten your thoughts with this stunning guide to living an anxiety-free life

Life is full of beautiful, joyous experiences just waiting to be had. But when you struggle with anxiety, your brain can come up with all sorts of reasons not to do the things you love. By learning to ease anxious thinking and restore a sense of calm, you can start to live the life of your dreams in peace and serenity.

Through simple tips and kind advice, this book will show you how to tune out negative thinking and find mental tranquillity. Over the course of its chapters, you will learn to:

– Identify and avoid anxious thought patterns
– Treat your mind with kindness and embrace positive thinking
– Take good care of your mind, body and soul
– Adopt healthy coping strategies for a calmer future

By learning to overcome the mental obstacles anxiety throws your way, you can discover the many positives life has in store for you. So dive into these pages and give yourself the gift of a calmer mind.

Do you ever wish you had more confidence in your abilities? Do you sometimes have negative thoughts, comparing yourself to others? Have you ever been afraid to speak up because you don’t think your opinion is valid?


You are not alone, and there is a way to tackle your low self-esteem. Packed with tips, suggestions and quotes, this book will help give you the strength to turn negatives into positives and BECOME MORE CONFIDENT EVERY DAY.

Pause. Be present. Awaken your senses. Mindfulness is a powerful tool to help you live in the moment. This book will show you how to find peace every day and feel more connected to the world.

For many of us, mindful living can seem like something that exists only in other people’s lives. But the good news is anyone can practise it. Whether you’re new to mindfulness or need some extra inspiration, this book will help you find a path to a happier, healthier life.

Within these pages you will discover what mindfulness is and how it can be used in all aspects of your life, including:
– Breathing techniques to stay calm
– Eliminating distractions when you need to focus
– Appreciating the magical moments of the ordinary
– Practising self-care for improved well-being

From discovering your calm within to learning how to meditate, the tips and techniques in this book will help you feel more at one with yourself.

Open your mind… relax… and let this little guide show you how to live more mindfully.