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All you need is love. And a plant.

Whether you’re a plant lover looking for seeds of inspiration, or a beginner hoping to cultivate your very own urban jungle, this little book is bursting with tips and ideas to help you hone your green fingers and become a true plant parent.

Discover the art of being present. Filled with simple advice and inspiring quotes, this book will show you how to appreciate each moment, helping you to live more every day.

To experience happiness and fulfilment day to day, you don’t need to change your life – you simply need to be present in it.

Through a collection of easy-to-follow tips, this book will show you how to shift your mindset and live more fully in the moment. Over the course of its chapters, you will learn how to:
– Incorporate mindfulness practices into your day
– Reduce feelings of stress and anxiety
– Strengthen the connection between your mind and body
– Find joy, wonder and gratitude in every day

There are so many moments worth cherishing in our daily lives, and when you focus on the now, they’re yours to find. So dive into these beautiful pages and give yourself the gift of being present every day.

Who first wrote ‘absence makes the heart grow fonder’, ‘accidentally on purpose’ or ‘no pain, no gain?’

Did you know that there is no evidence Queen Victoria said ‘We are not amused’ or Marie Antoinette proclaimed ‘Let them eat cake’, but ‘iron curtain’ was in use for 40 years before Winston Churchill said it, and we have P. G. Wodehouse to thank for ‘straight from the horse’s mouth’?

This witty and accessible compendium reveals the obscure origins of over 500 common phrases, dispelling myths and offering plenty of fascinating facts to delight the trivia-holic in all of us.

If you can keep your head when all about are losing theirs, it’s just possible you haven’t grasped the situation.’ Jean Kerr
 
Bad Advice for Good People.
 
Keep Calm and Carry On is all very well, but life just isn’t that simple. Let’s own up and face facts: we’re getting older, the politicians are not getting any wiser, and the world’s going to hell in a handbasket. It’s time to panic.

Here’s a book packed with quotations proving that Keeping Calm is simply not an option.

To celebrate the two-hundredth anniversary of Charles Dickens’ birth in 1812, What Would Dickens Do? brings together the thoughts of some of his best-loved and most-maligned characters, as well as his own opinions, and answers age-old questions which continue to perplex the finest minds of today: ‘Can destiny be changed?’, ‘Is society in decline?’, and ‘How should you celebrate your freedom after being stuck in a chimney?’

If you find yourself facing hard times, trying to deal with other people’s great expectations, or going home every night to a bleak house, look inside for words of comfort and guidance from one of the greatest writers of all time.
 

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With clever tips and friendly advice, this little book will ensure that your wedding day runs smoothly, remains catastrophe-free and is full of all the highs you could hope for

The question has been popped, the ring has been presented and the count-down has begun! What’s next? Just the wedding.

This book is here to ensure that your big day is the amazing, unforgettable event that you want it to be. Taking you through every stage of your wedding – from the night before right up to the honeymoon – it’s full of smart ideas to take the stress away, including:
– Detailed advice for each part of the day, from the ceremony, to the photos, to the speeches.
– Disaster dodgers to help you avoid setbacks.
– Handy spaces for you to include your own notes.

Wedding Tips for Grooms presents ingenious ideas for any groom-to-be, and will help you and your partner enjoy your big day to the fullest.

With clever tips and friendly advice, this little book will ensure that your wedding day runs smoothly, remains catastrophe-free and is full of all the highs you could hope for

The question has been popped, the ring has been presented and the count-down has begun! What’s next? Just the wedding.

This book is here to ensure that your big day is the magical, memorable event that you’ve always dreamed of. Taking you through every stage of your wedding – from the night before right up to the honeymoon – it’s full of smart ideas to take the stress out of your day, including:
– Detailed advice for each part of the day, from the ceremony, to the photos, to the cake.
– Disaster dodgers to help you avoid setbacks.
– Handy spaces for you to include your own notes.

Wedding Tips for Brides presents ingenious ideas for any bride-to-be, and will help you and your partner to get the very most out of your special day.

Including wise words, simple ideas and easy-to-follow advice, this soothing book will help you master the art of daily rituals

A daily ritual is more than a routine: it’s an act of self-care that’s carried out mindfully, and with reverence. You could use a ritual to set an intention for your morning, to help you process difficult emotions, or to manifest your goals – but whichever kind you choose, a ritual will always bring focus to the present moment and imbue your life with a sense of calm and purpose.

Within these pages you will find a raft of simple but effective rituals to try as well as tips to help you on your journey, including:
– Fitting rituals into a busy schedule
– How daily practice can improve your physical and mental well-being
– Inspiration for creating your own rituals
Whether you use them to empower, energize, calm or inspire, daily rituals will help you to live fully and intentionally, and this beautiful book will guide you on your way.

Britain’s best-loved canine hero for almost half a century returns in another annual collection of the best from the Daily Mail’s popular strip. With humour drier than a dog biscuit, Fred’s cheeky antics and his astute comments on modern life will keep you entertained all year.

Britain’s best-loved basset hound is back once again for more canine capers in this collection of the best from the Daily Mail’s

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.

‘True friends are like diamonds – bright, beautiful, valuable and always in style.’
Nicole Richie

Your best friend is your whole world. She knows what you are thinking just by looking at you, can make you laugh when you are sad and will always be just a phone call away if you are ever in need of advice.

‘An inch in the right direction is better than a mile in the wrong direction’

‘If you think your life is bland, then you haven’t added enough flavour’

‘People who live in glass houses should never undress’

In September 2009, London cabbie Mark Solomon began asking passengers in the back of his taxi for a random quote or proverb. It started spontaneously, to give him more purpose and direction, but he found that sharing these daily inspirations with others made them feel part of something special too.

The project developed into a popular website (www.blackcabquotes.com), and now this pocket-sized book offers the best thoughts for the day, ranging from the truly philosophical to the downright bizarre.

I hope we’re best friends until we die… I can’t be bothered to find another one.
Your best friend is your world, but telling them just how much they mean to you can be tricky. So, say it instead with this sassy little book, full of tongue-in-cheek quips and endearingly honest declarations of grudging appreciation.

You did it! You graduated! All the blood, sweat and tears actually paid off!

Let this little book of inspirational quotes and motivational musings remind you of that momentous achievement, as you launch into a new chapter of your life.

Timely advice for a milestone birthday

So what if you’re turning 70? After all, with age comes wisdom – and more excuses to take life at an even more leisurely pace. Hey, at least you’re not 80! Packed with celebratory quotations, this little book will help you shrug your shoulders, blow out the candles and KEEP CALM.

Timely advice for a milestone birthday

So what if you’re turning 50? After all, with age comes wisdom – and more excuses to reminisce about the good old days. Hey, at least you’re not 60! Packed with celebratory quotations, this little book will help you shrug your shoulders, blow out the candles and KEEP CALM.

Timely advice for a milestone birthday

So what if you’re turning 60? After all, with age comes wisdom – and more excuses to share your valuable life lessons with literally anyone who will listen. Hey, at least you’re not 70! Packed with celebratory quotations, this little book will help you shrug your shoulders, blow out the candles and KEEP CALM.

Timely advice for a milestone birthday

So what if you’re turning 40? After all, with age comes wisdom – and more excuses to slow down and take things easy. Hey, at least you’re not 50! Packed with celebratory quotations, this little book will help you shrug your shoulders, blow out the candles and KEEP CALM.

Your A-game is so strong you don’t even need a B-game

You’re too modest to say it yourself, but you’re kind of a legend. And you need to be reminded sometimes, OK? This collection of unbeatable quotes from fellow icons and idols also contains dozens of witty one-liners explaining why you’re a flamingo in a flock of pigeons. There’s no denying it – YOU’RE AWESOME AF!

You know you’re retired when…
…People from work keep phoning up asking where on earth you put important documents.

The joys of retirement are many and varied, so read on to discover what makes these golden years so golden!

This beautiful collection of poetry and prose through the seasons rhapsodises on the spectacle of colour and everything green and flourishing in the garden. The perfect book for a moment’s reflection, whether you are cooped up on a rainy day in your potting shed or admiring the fruits of your labour on a sunny evening from the pergola.