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Combining retro photographs with witty captions and quotes, this little book is the perfect way to celebrate becoming Officially Old.

Have you stopped getting your freak on and started getting your creak on?

Do your hobbies now include ‘napping’, ‘relaxing’ and ‘having a quiet one’? Have you found you’ve more in common with your nan than your peers? It sounds like you’re OLD AF! Get out your fun slippers and sit back with this collection of hilarious quips and too-true quotes for the old at heart.

Soothe. Create. Connect. Play. Nourish.
In these uncertain times, it can be hard to know what to do, but help is at hand with this uplifting guide to keeping positive and staying connected and safe. It’s crammed with mood-boosting activities, creative ways to get inspired, mindful exercises to maintain health and well-being, and self-care tips to soothe away your stress and make you feel good.

A tidy mind is a calm mind. Through a series of easy-to-follow tips, this book will help you clear your mental clutter, improve your clarity and find peace.

Do you ever feel frazzled and unable to concentrate? Are you drained by the never-ending to-do list in your head? Would you like to feel more in control? If the answer is “yes”, you are not alone – and it might be time to give your mind a spring clean.

Mental clutter is anything in your head that takes up time and energy, and when there’s too much, the mind becomes exhausted. But with a few simple techniques, you can bring order to your inner world and find a sense of peace again.

This guide will help you to:
– Learn what mental clutter is and how it manifests
– Identify the causes of your mental clutter – from to-do lists, to decision-making and information overload
– Reduce the burden on your mind and improve your mental clarity
– Keep your mind tidy over the long term

How to Tidy Your Mind will help you say “no” to mental clutter and “yes” to feeling joyful, calm and clear-headed.

This beautiful book is filled with simple self-care tips and ideas to help you nurture your well-being every day

Self-care comes in many guises, but at its heart it’s anything you do to take care of yourself. It could be five minutes of gentle breathing, time reserved for pursuing a hobby, or the joy of a hot shower – as long as it leaves you feeling restored and refreshed.

Within these pages you will find a raft of simple but effective tips to help on your journey, including:
– Why self-care is key to happiness and health
– Finding the best methods for you
– How to fit self-care into a busy schedule
– Inspiration to nourish your mind, body and soul
We all need to take time out every now and again to recharge our batteries. Whenever you find your energy fading, dip into this beautiful book and find strength again.

You’re not alone in feeling lonely

In a world more connected than ever before, it can be hard to unravel why it is that you feel alone. The truth is, whether you’re sociable or solitary, extroverted or introverted, loneliness can affect us all at some point in our lives.

This pocket-sized guide will help you recognize and understand the way you feel, and offers practical advice for looking after your mental and physical well-being. From improving self-care to cultivating relationships, this book is here to help you break up with loneliness for good.

Achieve the relief you need

All of us deal with stress in our daily lives, but the good news is that we can actually do something about it. This book of easy-to-follow tips gives you the tools and techniques you need to understand what’s stressing you and reshape the way you respond. Find out how to:
– Handle the pressures of your workplace
– Bring greater balance to your home life
– Fine-tune your diet to increase your resilience
– Boost your well-being through exercise
– Feel calmer by using relaxation techniques

Life’s journey is not always smooth sailing, but there are ways of charting your own course. This compact book is packed with simple but effective tips and advice to ease your mind in times of turbulence, and help you find calm in every situation.

Grief takes many forms. With simple advice and comforting words, this book is a calm and approachable guide to coping with feelings of grief and loss

Grief is something we will all face at some point in our lives. It can affect us at many stages – after the loss of a loved one, a job or sense of identity, during a divorce, or after a child has left home. However, despite being a universal experience, these emotions often leave us feeling alone, confused and overwhelmed.

With clear information to help you explore and process your feelings, this book is here to support you as you find your own path through grief. You will find advice on:
– What grief is and how you might experience it
– How we grieve, including common stages of grieving
– How to cope with immediate feelings of grief
– How to live with grief and loss in the longer term
– How to support others who are grieving

Grief will look and feel different for everyone but, whatever your experience, you are not alone, and the support and guidance in these pages will help you navigate your feelings and find strength again.

Find a sense of peace 365 days of the year with this little book of simple tips and encouraging quotes

When you are ready to take the first step to understand your past pain, this book will support you on your healing journey, helping you to find your way back to yourself, come to terms with the past and look to the future with hope and positivity.

Discover practical guidance for a variety of self-care practices and learn how to incorporate these into your daily routine. Within these pages you will uncover:

– Ideas to restore your mental, emotional and physical well-being
– Simple breathing exercises and grounding rituals to help reduce stress and anxiety
– How to find joy in the everyday to lift your spirits
– Insightful quotes to help you connect with your inner strength

With 365 Days of Healing, you will feel empowered to change your story, recover from past traumas and take charge of your life all year round.

Don’t mention the B word…
Another year, another birthday – time has flown and, yet again, the big day is rolling round. But don’t panic! This plucky little book is here to help you through, with wit, wisdom and a healthy dose of irreverence.

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.

With simple advice and guided activities, this workbook is a comforting companion to support you through your healing journey after experiencing loss

Grief is the natural response to loss, and it’s something that affects everyone at some point in their lives. It can manifest itself in many ways – sadness, panic, confusion, anger – and it’s often completely unpredictable. If you’re experiencing grief, you may feel isolated and alone, but this guided workbook is here to support you through each step of this personal journey.

Filled with activities for exploring your emotions and coming to terms with your grief, this book will help you begin the gradual healing process. Inside you will find:

– An overview of what grief is and how you might experience it
– Tips to help you cope with the immediate feelings of grief
– Journal activities to help you understand how your loss has impacted your life
– Ideas and advice for coping with grief in the long term

Grief may never fully go away, and the path to healing might not be a straightforward one, but the guidance in these pages will help you work through it at your own pace to rediscover a sense of meaning and joy in this new life.

You might not be a spring chicken any more, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t keep on strutting your stuff! This collection of witty quotations, light-hearted yarns and cheerful jokes will help you stay young at heart, and see the funny side of getting older with a smile on your face.

This friendly and supportive little book contains everything you need to know to prepare for the perimenopause and take charge of your experience

The years leading up to the menopause can be a daunting time, and one which is widely misunderstood. Fear not! This book is here to break the stigma and share the knowledge, answering the questions you’ve been too afraid to ask and demystifying the perimenopause once and for all.

Filled to the brim with essential information, this book will take you through all the stages and symptoms of the perimenopause right up to the menopause, so you can face this new stage of life with confidence.
Inside you will find:
– Guidance on understanding and preparing for the perimenopause and how to recognize the symptoms
– Practical advice for managing the mental, physical and emotional symptoms, including hot flushes, vaginal dryness, night sweats, changing libido, mood swings and much more
– Advice on the best treatments and medications for you, including how to approach it holistically, when to seek professional guidance and how HRT can help

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.

When Mimi first started jogging on a treadmill as an unfit 36-year-old mother-of-three, she never imagined she would go on to become a World-Record-breaking ultrarunner.

After coming to terms with the anorexia that had impacted her life from a young age, Mimi begins to reassess her relationship with food and finds a new resolve in running. With a renewed sense of purpose, she decides to take the sport that saved her life to the next level, training hard and throwing herself in at the deep end by entering the epic Marathon des Sables in the Sahara desert, despite still being a novice runner. One startling success leads to another, as she finds herself taking on ever-more-challenging races – from the Badwater Ultramarathon in Death Valley, USA, to the 6633 Arctic Ultra – all building up to her biggest challenge yet: attempting to gain the Guinness World Record time for a female running 840 miles from John o’Groats to Land’s End.

This incredible story of how an ordinary mum ran her way into the record books will inspire beginner runners and die-hard marathon devotees alike, proving that, no matter where life takes you, it’s never too late to achieve your dreams and do the impossible.

Replace good vibes only with I’m allowed to feel sad

Replace delete negativity with I can reach out for support

Replace I’m no good at anything with Would I say this to a friend?

A break in the clouds, a hug at the right moment, the small voice in the back of our heads that says, “I can do this.” Those moments are the rich soil in which we grow our self-esteem, our resilience and our relish for life. This book is filled with dozens of these little moments, ready to be dipped into whenever your mood dips, and to be opened up when you’re shutting down.

From ways to identify burnout and strategies for combating negative self-talk, to simple scripts for tricky situations and soothing self-care rituals, this is a book that will take you by the hand and tell what you need to hear. Even if what you need to hear is “it’s okay to wrap yourself in a duvet burrito for the day”.

Even at your most flawed, you’re perfectly you. Even when you feel broken, you’re whole. You’re brilliant, unique and worthy. It’s time to leave the blue moods behind and experience the full rainbow.

Dive into this beautiful ABC of tips to discover the art of living well every day

A is for attitude.
B is for balance.
C is for connection.

The things that add up to a happier life don’t have to be complicated. Whether you choose to dance and sing, give yoga a go or tap into the power of quietude and kindness, this charming A-Z guide will help you find your perfect path towards a greater sense of well-being.

Within these pages, you will find:
– An A-Z of simple tips to help you boost your well-being
– A raft of calming affirmations and wise words to inspire you
– Activity ideas and fill-in sections to start you on your journey
– Inspiration for bringing more happiness into every day

With ideas to nourish your mind, body and spirit, let this little book help you work your way to a wonderful sense of well-being.

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.

We’re living longer – let’s live better!

Getting older should be something to enjoy and celebrate. And it can be.

Research shows that we can make a big difference to how well we age. From staying active to connecting with others, this uplifting book shares the secrets to ageing well in eight steps, to help keep you healthy and happy. Each step has easy-to-follow tips, alongside inspiring words both ancient and modern… and more!

Whether you choose to follow some of the advice or all, this is the perfect guide for living a more fulfilled, healthy and joyful life.

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.

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.