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Escape to a world of peace and quiet


Amid the hustle and bustle of everyday life it can be hard to find a moment of calm. Many of us find ourselves unable to switch off, even for a few moments, leaving us feeling anxious and stressed. But tranquillity is within your reach: this book will help you to slow things down, quieten your mind and take a few deep breaths as you marvel in the beauty of the world and allow yourself to get lost in the serenity of a secluded beach, an undulant sea or a gentle sunrise.

Let the powerful mantras and inspirational quotes in this book reveal your inner strength and guide you to happiness every single day. This little book is packed with wisdom from writers, spiritual leaders and philosophers, plus simple, easy-to-follow tips to help you think, feel and act positively.

A supportive guide filled with actionable tips and advice to help you when you’re feeling low

We all feel like sh*t sometimes, and that’s OK. Whether you’re struggling with low mood, self-esteem issues or a more serious mental health condition, it’s important to know that what you’re experiencing is nothing to be afraid or ashamed of.

Packed with kind words and thoughtful advice, this informative guide is here to help you make sense of your feelings. With a breakdown of the most common causes of low mood, from work-related stress to clinical depression, this book teaches you how to recognize these issues and provides helpful tips on how to cope with them.

Topics covered include:
– Anxiety, stress and depression
– Self-care and mindfulness
– How to talk about your mental health
– Where to seek professional help

It’s OK to Feel Sh*t (Sometimes) will help you gain a deeper understanding of your mental health and leave you feeling better equipped to deal with whatever’s getting you down, so you can take those next steps.

Learn how to fret less and flourish more with this empowering guidebook, filled with helpful advice and practical exercises to boost your well-being and balance life’s ups and downs

Feeling better isn’t always about feeling good. It’s about feeling it all – happiness, sadness and everything in between. In You Can Flourish, Positive Psychology Practitioner Cheryl Rickman takes you step by step through simple exercises to help you better experience both the positive and negative in life, so you can thrive and grow.

Packed full of practical advice and encouraging words, this book provides a solid toolkit to help you move forward and ride the roller coaster of life as best you can. You’ll learn how to cultivate more Acceptance, Balance and Compassion (The ABC of Flourishing™) to better cope with the tough and build hope for the good.

With chapters on navigating your thoughts, feelings and actions, plus a handy planner to plot positive daily activities, this guide will boost your well-being and help you make changes that stick.

You can totally do this

We all face ups and downs from time to time, and if you sometimes struggle to cope with life’s challenges, big or small, then this book can help. Bursting with useful tips, kind advice and encouraging affirmations, this handy guide will provide the tools you need to overcome adversity and bounce back even stronger.

In this book, you will find:
– Helpful information on what it means to be mentally strong
– Suggestions to help you stay calm and positive when life throws you a curveball
– Simple ideas for taking care of your physical health and maintaining positive mental well-being
– Techniques for finding resolve in difficult moments, including tips and practical exercises for boosting confidence
– A guide to the different types of professional help available and how to find the right treatment for you

This is the perfect book for anyone looking to find strength, survive setbacks, and foster a brilliant, more resilient mindset.

Have you ever experienced imposter syndrome? Do you often find yourself seeking approval from others? Is beating yourself up getting you down?

Then this book can help you.

With thought-provoking advice, a step-by-step action plan and a simple method to challenge your inner critic, You Are Enough will help you embrace your flaws and celebrate your unique awesomeness. Let go of the myth of perfection, finally stop comparing yourself to others, and learn how to be happy with all that you are.

Have you ever experienced imposter syndrome? Do you often find yourself seeking approval from others? Is beating yourself up getting you down? Then this book can help you.

Inside these pages you will find transformative guided exercises designed to empower you, shift your perspective and help you break free from the cycle of comparison. Packed with simple advice and methods to challenge your inner critic, The You Are Enough Workbook will help you develop a personalized roadmap to prioritize self-care and self-acceptance, and banish self-doubt for good.

Through a series of carefully crafted exercises, thoughtful prompts and engaging activities, this journal gently encourages you to explore the roots of your insecurities and unveils practical strategies to combat it. Each page offers an opportunity to reflect on your own journey, providing a safe space to write down your interpretations, insights and personal revelations.

With the support of this guided journal, you can finally start letting go of the myth of perfection, stop comparing yourself to others, and learn to be happy with all that you are.

Confidence is within your reach.


Confidence doesn’t come naturally to everyone, and needs to be developed over time. If you struggle to feel calm and poised under pressure, or wish you had the self-assurance to shout
about all your star qualities, then look no further: this book is here to help.


Bursting with tips, assertive statements and activities, How to Be Confident will enable you to work through whatever is holding you back so you can embrace your inner confidence.

Remind a special someone in your life just how wonderful they are with this colourful little pick-me-up, packed full of uplifting quotes, down-to-earth advice, journal pages and strictly ‘good vibes only’.

The perfect way to say YOU ARE AMAZING!

What’s normal anyway?

Into every life some rain must fall. Nobody is fine all the time, and if you’re feeling down or struggling with serious problems, you’re not alone. This clear and comforting guide is here to help you understand the mental health issues that can affect us all, and to help you look after your mind, body and soul. Touching on a range of topics, including anxiety, depression, loneliness, stress and self-esteem, this is a book for anyone and everyone who needs good advice, fresh ideas and kind words.

Howdy partner! Give yourself a boot-scootin’ boost with this little book of country positivity

There’s plenty of joy, inspiration and wisdom to be found in the land of country and western. Whether from country music legends like Dolly Parton and Johnny Cash, historical figures of the Wild West, iconic gunslingers from Western movies or American cowboys, their advice will have you kicking up your heels and hollering “Yeehaw!”

Country’s all about attitude and heart, and this compilation contains all the life lessons you need to lead every day with positivity. Filled with quotes, sayings and cowboy slang, this playful book promises that with every turn of the page you’ll be having a honky-tonk time!

Inside you will find:

– Advice on love, life and loss from country music legends, popular country artists and the next generation of country singers
– Wild West wisdom to help you live life the country way
– Memorable sayings to make you smile
– Cowboy slang for life’s feel-good moments

Put on your cowboy boots, saddle up and get ready to ride off into the sunset with this essential country compilation.

There are eight billion people on the planet, but there’s only one you

You’re already pretty great. But what if you could feel like the best possible version of yourself every single day? This inspiring little book is full of big ideas to empower you to make positive changes in your life, and to bring more joy, success and kindness into your world.

Want to develop healthier habits? We’ve got you covered. Perhaps you’d like to find purpose and contentment? Yup, that’s here too. Do you need a hand reaching for your dreams? Jump on board. Would you like to learn to love and accept yourself for the magnificent person you are? Then this book is your cheerleader.

Through thought-provoking prompts, notes-to-self and ideas to help you grow, Be Your Best Self will show you how to flourish as the kindest, happiest, most positive and motivated version of the wonder that is you.

Discover daily peace and wisdom with this pocket-sized collection of quotes from Buddhist teachers, writers and philosophers

For many people around the world, the Buddha remains a timeless symbol of compassion, humility and mindfulness. His journey – which saw him leave his life as a prince to begin a spiritual quest for enlightenment – has inspired many to seek inner peace for themselves. Whether Buddhist or not, there is so much the ancient philosophy of Buddhism can teach us about living a more mindful existence.

With the help of this little book, you can start each day with a dose of Buddhist wisdom. Inside you will find 365 quotes from some of the greatest Buddhist thinkers of all time, including Thích Nhất Hạnh, Pema Chödrön, Alan Watts and, of course, the Buddha himself.

The insights contained within will enhance your daily life by teaching you to cherish the present moment, live in harmony with nature, and treat all living things with love and kindness. So, what are you waiting for? Dive in and begin your own spiritual journey.

Take a break and refresh your mind by dipping into this soothing activity book, packed with calming puzzles, breathing exercises and colouring pages

There’s nothing like a bit of “me-time” to help you feel like yourself again. This comforting collection of activities, colouring pages, mantras and breathing exercises is designed to help you unwind and nurture your sense of well-being.

Guiding you through therapeutic activities and light-hearted games, this book will help you to relax, shift your focus and free your mind of worry. Within these pages, you will discover over 170 puzzles, including:
– Soothing colouring pages and dot-to-dots
– Puzzles with calming themes, such as word searches and crosswords
– Gentle brainteasers such as sudoku, word ladders and word wheels
– Breathing exercises to help you focus on the present moment

If you’re looking to find a moment of quiet for both body and mind, try your hand at these satisfying, low-stress activities, revel in the simple joy of putting pen to paper, and feel your sense of well-being flourish.

If yoga and doodling had a baby, this book would be it!

GOLD Winner – Living Now Book Awards 2020
Best book for Meditation, Relaxation & Anxiety Relief

SILVER Winner – Nautilus Book Awards 2020
Books for Creativity & Innovation

BOOK OF THE WEEK – Women’s Own


Explore the naturally calming sensations of your own breath like never before with the simple, fast, and instantly relaxing exercises inside Draw Breath. Meditative and gorgeously illustrated, this award-winning book is like nothing else in the world of well-being. Draw Breath comes recommended by some of the world’s leading authors and clinical researchers in meditation.

Draw Breath is not just ideal for beginners but also for experts seeking to regain their “beginner’s mind” by looking at meditation techniques in a fresh way. You don’t need to be good at drawing; you don’t need to be a yogi, or have any experience with meditation… all you need is a pencil, and your breath.

Combining the philosophies of breathwork, mindfulness and psychology, along with adult creativity, well-being and colouring books in a totally unique and accessible way, this book will help you make “breath-taking” changes in your life.

“Just pencil and breath… a new way to nourish the soul! Playful and wise, Draw Breath is a visual delight” – Patricia Gerbarg MD, author of The Healing Power of the Breath

Tackle imposter syndrome with this practical and supportive guide: it’s time to ditch self-doubt and realize your true worth!

Do you constantly doubt your abilities?
Do you often feel like you don’t belong?
Are you convinced you’re a fraud and will eventually be found out?

If the answer to these questions is yes, yes, and most definitely yes, you’re not alone – a recent study revealed that 70 per cent of people will experience imposter syndrome at some point in their life. Constantly doubting yourself and feeling like you don’t deserve success, whether it’s in your professional or personal life, can take its toll on your well-being, so it’s important to confront your feelings and take steps to rid yourself of your doubts and fears.

Find out exactly what imposter syndrome is, how to identify it, and – most important of all – how to overcome it, with this helpful and supportive guide. Inside you’ll find:
– Practical tips on how to cope when your inner imposter takes over
– Fascinating information on the five types of imposters; from the perfectionist to the superhero, imposter syndrome manifests in different ways
– Inspiring quotes to build self-belief
– Simple tricks to boost your confidence
– Empowering affirmations to keep negative thinking at bay

Learn how to use the power of your breath to gain clarity, peace and better health with this beginner’s guide to the ancient practice of breathwork

If you’re looking for ways to boost your overall health and well-being, and tools that can bring you instant calm, then breathwork is the answer. Breathwork combines meditation and mindfulness with the ancient traditions of yoga and qigong, with simple exercises that anyone can try.

Once you’ve started learning the art of breathwork, you’ll have the knowledge at your disposal to help you:
– Relieve stress and anxiety and create a deeper sense of calm
– Enhance your mental clarity and increase your focus
– Improve your overall physical health and well-being
– Harness your natural energy and boost athletic and motivational performance
– Cultivate a deeper connection with your mind, body and soul

With an overview of the history of breathwork around the world, and step-by-step instructions for carrying out different techniques safely in your own home, The Little Book of Breathwork provides everything you need to embark on your journey to feeling great every day.

Written by an airline pilot and a clinical psychologist, this combination of practical explanation and self-help techniques is the definitive guide to help anyone overcome their fear of flying.
Sometimes unnecessary anxiety is caused by events which airline crews may take for granted, including aspects of flights that are mystifying and even alarming to less frequent flyers. This new edition incorporates the recent advances in technology within the aviation industry, as well as the increased security checks as a result of 9/11.

Surround yourself with sunshine

Happiness begins within. This cheerful little book is bursting with simple, actionable tips to help unlock your inner happiness and inspire lasting joy. With advice on how to form happy habits, mood-boosting exercises and a sprinkling of uplifting quotes, The Secret to Happiness is your guide to making life shine a little brighter.

Let life’s light shine bright

Seeing the good in everything is the secret to a happy life. And like any skill, the more we do it, the easier it gets. In every area of your life, at work or at play, while exercising or relaxing, there are simple steps you can take to improve your mood and brighten your day. Full of optimistic advice, cheerful mantras and uplifting quotes from sunny souls, this book will help lighten life’s load and leave you beaming.

Take a little confidence with you wherever you go
Filled with practical tips, supportive statements and helpful suggestions for encouraging activities, this beautiful pocket-sized book will help you embrace your inner confidence, whatever your day has in store.

Say hello to a brilliant, resilient new you

Life sometimes throws us a curveball, but with a little bit of help you can learn how to summon your inner strength and bounce back from adversity.

If you struggle to cope with big changes, or you wish you had the hardiness to handle pressure with ease, look no further. Bursting with tips, assertive statements and activities, this book will show you the way to a more flexible, strong and resilient you.

Hello Happiness!

When you’re happy, it radiates from within and rubs off on the world. But how do you get there? With a little bit of help and inspiration, it’s both possible and delightful to turn up the joy.

Bursting with simple tips, uplifting statements and fun activities, How to Be Happy will give you the boost you need to make life shine brighter.

Live your life to the fullest! Filled with thoughtful advice and inspiring quotes and affirmations, this book will show you how to envision your best, happiest life and make it reality.

Your best life is yours to define. Whether it means reaching for your dreams, finding a sense of purpose or making more time for the things you love, it’s whatever makes you feel like the very best version of yourself.

Through a collection of easy-to-follow tips and words of wisdom, this book will help you to create a life you love.

Learn how to:
– Visualize what your best life looks like for you
– Identify your core values and align your life with them
– Adjust your mindset with small changes and habits to stay motivated and happy
– Find peace within yourself and nurture self-love

We are at our happiest when what we do matches up with who we are, so dive into these beautiful pages to begin your journey towards a life of joy and fulfilment.