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Drink Less, Live More

Drink Less, Live More

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Katherine Kay

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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.
The Little Book of Veganism

The Little Book of Veganism

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Elanor Clarke

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£6.99
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There are plenty of reasons to embrace veganism – for environmental, ethical or health reasons, and many more!

This easy-to-digest guide, packed with practical tips on vegan living, from food and drink to clothes and shopping, will inspire you to enjoy all that’s best about an ETHICAL AND ANIMAL-FREE LIFESTYLE.
The Little Book of Vegetarianism

The Little Book of Vegetarianism

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Alexa Kaye

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£6.99
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Being veggie is easier than you think, whether you want to take your first flexitarian steps or are cutting out meat and fish for ethical, environmental or health reasons.

This easy-to-digest guide, packed with nutritional tips, food and drink guides and shopping know-how, will inspire you to enjoy all that’s best about an ECO-FRIENDLY LIFESTYLE.
Nomaste

Nomaste

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Miranda Moore

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£14.99
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Namaste: a respectful greeting frequently used at the end of a yoga session; “I bow to the divine in you”

Nom-aste: a respectful prayer of thanks for delicious, nutritious and just plain yummy food

Looking after our well-being and eating tasty, nourishing food go hand in hand. This beautifully illustrated book celebrates mindful cooking and eating, teaching you how to bring the principles of yoga and mindfulness into your kitchen. From ahimsa (non-violence) and Ayurveda (food as medicine) to the art of making your own bread, you’ll learn how to give your body what it really needs in order to flourish, and how to nurture a healthy, positive attitude toward food. The 60 wholesome, plant-based recipes inside will add vitality to your daily life and leave you filled with good food and gratitude.
50 Things You Can Do to Manage IBS

50 Things You Can Do to Manage IBS

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Wendy Green

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£2.99
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Did you know that up to one in five people in the UK suffer from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)?

Are you one of them?

In this easy-to-follow book, Wendy Green explains how diet, food intolerances, gut infections and bacterial imbalance, stress and hormones can contribute to IBS and offers practical advice and a holistic approach to help you deal with the symptoms, including simple dietary and lifestyle changes and DIY complementary therapies.

Find out 50 things you can do today to help you cope with IBS including:

• Identify your IBS triggers and learn how to manage them
• Choose beneficial foods and supplements
• Manage stress and relax to reduce flare-ups
• Learn which types of exercise can help to relieve symptoms
• Find helpful organisations and products
Cosmic Cocktails

Cosmic Cocktails

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Lydia Levine

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£7.99
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What if your next drink was written in the stars?

With this handy guide, you’ll be able to craft the perfect cocktail for your star sign.

In this divine blend of astrology and mixology, you’ll learn about your character traits and the cocktails that complement them. Packed with over 60 recipes and a spellbinding introduction to the zodiac, this book will help you deepen your connection with your inner self, learn more about your friends and find out how to create a delicious array of befitting, mystical drinks.

The ideal companion for every cocktail lover, Cosmic Cocktails will provide you with all the tools for experimenting with mixology and magic.

In this book, you will find:
– An introduction to astrology, including information on your sun, rising and moon signs
– The ideal cocktail match for you and your friends, with mystical spins on classic recipes, including the Margarita, Piña Colada, Martini and Mojito.
– Expert tips, tricks and techniques on blending each drink
The Zero-Waste Kitchen

The Zero-Waste Kitchen

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Charmaine Yabsley

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£9.99
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Hardcover
This book will help you save money, buy less and do your bit for the environment – just through loving your leftovers! It’s your essential guide to shopping smarter and making meals that go the extra mile.

Trying to be more sustainable and eco-friendly in the kitchen may seem like a daunting task, but with a little bit of help and encouragement you can dramatically reduce your food waste. Not only does this help your budget, as you don’t have to buy so much food, but it can also help to save the planet – because when you’re using up your leftovers rather than throwing them away, you reduce your carbon footprint.

The Zero-Waste Kitchen includes:
– Meal-planning hacks
– Simple ways to store your food for maximum freshness
– Ideas for growing vegetables and fruit from the scraps you usually throw away
– An A-Z guide to common leftovers and how they can be used in the kitchen and beyond
– Easy-to-follow recipes for using up ingredients that tend to go to waste
And much, much more!
The Little Book of Mocktails

The Little Book of Mocktails

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Rufus Cavendish

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£6.99
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This collection of delicious booze-free recipes proves that you don’t need alcohol to have fun

Going teetotal doesn’t have to mean sipping glasses of plain old water at every social function. Mocktails are more sophisticated than ever before, and these recipes for amazing alcohol-free drinks will give you all the inspiration you need to take your mixology skills to the next level! Wow your guests at your next party by mastering the art of the mocktail with the help of this classy concoction of recipes and tips for deliciously booze-free beverages.

In this book you will find:

– Delicious alcohol-free takes on traditional crowd-pleasing cocktail recipes, including the Nada-Rita, Booze-Free Bramble, Not-So Old Fashioned, Espress-No Martini, and Snowy Russian
– Expert tips, tricks and techniques on blending the perfect drink
– Advice on essential equipment for stocking the ultimate home bar
– Insights into the history and origins of each cocktail
Whether you’re ditching alcohol completely or just looking for healthier alternatives, let these teetotal tipples dazzle and delight your taste buds!
The Little Protein Cookbook

The Little Protein Cookbook

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Taylor Spencer

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£7.99
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Discover a diet as delicious as it is healthy with this informative, bite-sized introduction

There is a host of health benefits to a high-protein diet. It can support you on your weight-loss journey, facilitate growth and strength, and leave you feeling fuller for longer. Whatever your protein goal, this book will be your go-to-guide to understanding how the diet works, what it can do for you and, of course, how to bridge the gap between nutritious and delicious.

As well as a variety of mouth-watering recipes that will keep you nourished morning, noon and night, this little book will answer all the essential questions, explaining:

– Why protein is important and how it can improve your well-being
– The respective benefits of meat and plant protein
– The dos and don’ts of a high-protein diet
– How to track your protein intake

And much more!

Whether you’re a health and fitness enthusiast or just looking to explore your choices, you too can reap the rewards of a high-protein diet.
Never Mind the Sprouts

Never Mind the Sprouts

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Claire Plimmer, Alastair Williams

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£4.99
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Do you struggle to get the little ones in your family to eat anything of nutritional value or even so much as sniff at a green vegetable? Mealtimes can often feel like a battle of wills when there are fussy eaters to cater for. This handy cookbook, packed with mouth-watering, quick and easy-to-execute, nutritious recipes is your one-stop guide to introducing new flavours to a developing palate. With tips on how to encourage your child to try different things and helpful advice on how to turn fussy eaters into food lovers, happy mealtimes and satisfied smiles are guaranteed!
Recipes include simple soups and quick snacks, as well as hearty meals for all the family, including old favourites and exciting new dishes to tickle the taste buds.
Say No to Meat

Say No to Meat

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Alexa Kaye

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£2.99
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Cutting out animal products has never been easier!


From eco to ethical, there are plenty of sound reasons to eat less meat. It’s possible to make positive changes to your diet without radically altering your lifestyle – and you can still eat tasty, nutritious food without feeling like you’re missing out. This practical book is full of nutritional tips, lifestyle hacks and delicious meat-free recipes, so that you’ll find it easy to take the first step and make a difference.
Commando Dad: The Cookbook

Commando Dad: The Cookbook

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Neil Sinclair

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£10.99
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Swapping his beret for a chef’s hat, Neil Sinclair, author of the bestselling Commando Dad: Basic Training, is back.

Bursting with simple, healthy recipes, his cookbook will help dads:
– Learn – and teach their young troops – essential culinary skills
– Shop smart and make the budget go further
– Make nutritious meals for the whole unit
– Cook in the great outdoors – everything from setting the fire to a proper camp clean-up

Discover the tried-and-tested Commando Dad approach to feeding the family and enlist support from the troops, helping them to learn culinary skills that will last a lifetime.
The Little Book of Keto

The Little Book of Keto

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Taylor Spencer

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£6.99
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Make the keto diet easy with this introduction to everything you need to know. Packed with FAQs and recipes, this book will be your guide to losing weight and discovering a host of potential health benefits within weeks.

Everyone’s heard about the low-carb keto diet but, like all diets, it can be difficult to know whether it’s for you and what you need to do. This book is simple to use and will answer all your essential questions about keto, including what the science of ketosis is, and what the health benefits and potential drawbacks are. You’ll also learn what to eat, what to avoid and how to stick to and even enjoy the diet.

Once you’re ready to start, you can delve into the many recipes specifically designed for keto dieters. From sugar-free blueberry muffins to mouth-watering butter chicken salad, the dishes in this book will leave you feeling nourished morning, noon and night.

Diets don’t have to be hard as long as you’re armed with the right tools and a positive mindset.
What's Really in Your Basket

What's Really in Your Basket

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Bill Statham

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£4.99
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Do you REALLY know what is in the products that you are buying? Did you know, for example, that colouring in children’s sweets, jelly and soft drinks can potentially cause asthma, skin rash and hyperactivity? That common ingredients in personal care products like shampoo and toothpaste have been associated with problems ranging from skin irritation, to breathing difficulties, nausea, increased risk of cancer and blindness? How can you avoid putting harmful additives and chemicals into and onto your body? This user-friendly guide tells you at a glance which additives are hazardous, which are best avoided and which are safe, making it easier to shop for your family. The colour-coded tables provide valuable information about potential health effects and take the mystery out of additives, helping you to choose which products to put in your basket and which to leave on the shelf. This book may seriously improve your health!
The Happy Gut Guide

The Happy Gut Guide

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Wendy Green

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£8.99
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Learn how to truly trust your gut.

As well as digesting your food, your gut plays a vital role in your health and happiness. Not only does it contain over 100 million nerves, but it also hosts over 100 trillion bacteria that influence your immune system, weight, mood and general well-being. This book offers easy-to-follow, practical advice on how to have a happy gut and enjoy good health from the inside out. It will help you to:
– Improve your digestion with a healthy, balanced diet
– Soothe your gut with simple de-stressing techniques and good sleep habits
– Boost your beneficial gut bacteria and lose excess pounds with delicious gut-friendly meals
– Make your own fermented probiotic foods
– Strengthen your immune system and feel happier
How to Balance Your Life

How to Balance Your Life

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Robin James

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£12.99
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Achieving a sense of equilibrium and inner peace can prove elusive when so many demands and responsibilities are constantly vying for your attention. Discover the tools for finding harmony in all aspects of your life with practical tips on everything from managing everyday stress to finding a work/life balance that is right for you. This inspirational book will help you find ways to maintain a healthy diet and lifestyle and be more mindful of the wider world and your impact upon it, while making sure there is always room for ‘me’ time.

Balancing your life is essential to your health and well-being, and by applying a few simple concepts you will live your life at a pace that is comfortable and ultimately rewarding.
No Place Like Home

No Place Like Home

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Jo Peters

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£12.99
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It’s time to make your home a wellness zone!

Your home environment should lift you up and bring you joy. But the you live and work in one place, you’re all the more aware of how surroundings can affect your well-being.

No Place Like Home offers simple and effective ways to transform your home environment to be more mindfully aligned with who you are. It’s packed with ideas for upcycling and decluttering, as well as comforting recipes, soothing relaxation rituals and innovative ways to bring the outside in. This restorative book will help you rediscover the delights of your four walls as a space for calm, productivity, happiness and personal growth.
Oh Sugar!

Oh Sugar!

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Katherine Bassford

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Are you addicted to the ‘white stuff’? And are you aware of the dangers in your diet?
Sugar, in everything from blatantly indulgent chocolate to seemingly innocent fruit juices, is not something that manufacturers like to shout about, but the truth is it’s everywhere. Sweet treats make us happy while we’re eating them, but they also create insatiable cravings, excess fat and long-term medical conditions such as diabetes and obesity.
This book will help raise your awareness of the hidden dangers of the processed and natural foods you eat, while offering reliable advice on how to cut down your sugar intake by making better eating choices, whether you want to detox to a sugar-free diet or simply eat fewer treats.
Lunch in Paris

Lunch in Paris

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Elizabeth Bard

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£6.99
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Has a meal ever changed your life? Part love story, part wine-splattered cookbook, Lunch in Paris is a deliciously tart, forthright and funny story of falling in love with a Frenchman and moving to the world’s most romantic city – not the Hollywood version, but the real Paris, a heady mix of blood sausage, pains aux chocolats and irregular verbs. From gutting her first fish (with a little help from Jane Austen) to discovering the French version of Death by Chocolate, Elizabeth Bard finds that learning to cook and building a new life have a lot in common. Peppered with recipes, this mouth-watering love story is the perfect treat for anyone who has ever suspected that lunch in Paris could change their life.
The Art of Hygge

The Art of Hygge

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Jonny Jackson, Elias Larsen

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£10.99
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Hygge (pronounced ‘hue-ga’) is a Danish word that describes the feeling of being cosy, comfortable and at peace with the world. It’s almost impossible to translate into English, but this concept might explain why Denmark is one of the happiest countries in the world.
The Art of Hygge is packed with delicious recipes to share with friends, craft ideas for decorating your home, and inspirational suggestions for enjoying the magic of everyday pleasures. Whether it’s a soothing mug of hot chocolate, a tasty butternut squash soup or a snuggly pair of felt slippers, you’ll find that a little hygge brings a lot of happiness!
Slow

Slow

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Jo Peters

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£12.99
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Endless work deadlines, family and social responsibilities, runaway to-do lists, FOMO… do you ever wish you could press the pause button to catch a breath?

Discover ways to slow down time with this invaluable guide to slow living. It will not only boost your physical and mental well-being but enrich your relationships and help you to reconnect with what’s really important.

With practical advice on self-care, breathing techniques, mindfulness, ethical living and eating, and how best to cultivate quiet moments every day, Slow is your companion to a happier, calmer you.
Retreat

Retreat

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Sally Brockway

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£12.99
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Relax. Refresh. Restart.

Amid the commotion of everyday life, finding a few precious moments of “me time” can be challenging. With so many demands on our attention, knowing how to get the most out of our limited downtime is more important than ever.

Discover new ways to take some time out with this invaluable guide to finding and creating sanctuary. Whether you’re searching for serenity at home or seeking solace in the great outdoors, this book is packed with self-care tips, calming crafts and delicious recipes to help you relax, recharge and rejuvenate.
The Herbal Apothecary

The Herbal Apothecary

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Christine Iverson

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£14.99
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From the best-selling author of The Hedgerow Apothecary, The Garden Apothecary and The Hedgerow Apothecary Forager’s Handbook

Learn the sustainable and ethical art of the apothecarist with this beautiful photographic guide to working with herbs and spices to make healing remedies and delicious recipes.

Discover the fascinating properties and therapeutic benefits of everyday ingredients found in herb gardens and kitchen cupboards.

For centuries, herbalists and healers have looked to nature for remedies and have made salves, toddies, teas, balms and preserves as cures for common ailments and to add piquant aromas and flavours to dishes – and now you can too.

Inside you will find:
– Photographs to help you safely identify edible plants
– Advice on what is available in each season
– Guidance on how best to grow, prepare and preserve your herbs and spices
– Useful herbal remedies and delicious recipes to try
– The fascinating folklore and history of these majestic aromatic plants
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