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Hope is everything.

It’s that calming inner voice, promising us that tomorrow will be better and dreams do come true. Life-affirming positivity always needs to be nurtured, so this book gathers together simple tips and wise words to help you brighten your outlook and feel good about your future.

Migraines are one of the most serious disabling medical conditions. In the UK, around one in five women, one in nine children and one in twelve men suffer from them. Are you one of them?

• Discover how to avoid your triggers
• Choose beneficial foods and supplements
• Understand conventional and alternative treatments

An interactive activity title for 9-12-year-olds on the power of kindness

You can choose to make the world a better place. The power is within you!

Every one of us experiences the world differently – we have different worries and problems, and we all have unique hopes and dreams – but there’s one thing that can unite us and make the world a better place, and that’s KINDNESS!

Kindness is cool! No, really! Kindness can create positive change in all our lives. Whether it’s being a friend to someone who seems lonely, or simply smiling or giving somebody a thumbs up. When we support each other, we can be our best selves.

Be the Change: Be Kind is your handbook on how to use your own voice to empower yourself and others to spread kindness. Award-winning children’s author Marcus Sedgwick tells the story of kindness – where it comes from, what it feels like and perhaps most importantly why it matters – and asks YOU what you would do in different everyday scenarios.

ARE YOU READY TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE?

Take a little happiness with you wherever you go

Filled with practical tips, uplifting statements and helpful suggestions for fun activities, this beautiful pocket-sized book will give you the feel-good boost you need to make life shine brighter.

A fun and inspiring interactive journal for boys aged 9-12

It’s time to be the best you can be and celebrate all your awesomeness!

Welcome to the time in your life when lots of big, exciting stuff happens! This companion is here to guide you along the way. It’s full of cool fill-in activities, quizzes to do with friends, tips for achieving your goals and dreams, and advice on how your body will change as you head into your teenage years. Helping you plan and prepare for big days, like starting a new school or taking an exam, and offering some great ideas when you need a confidence boost, this book covers the essentials and so much more!

All About Me is for you and you alone, so dive in and get started. Pick up a pen and make this journal as amazing and original as you are.

Write a letter to your future self – what would you say?
Create the ultimate travel bucket list and dream big.
How well do you and your best friend really know each other? Take the quiz to find out!

A stunning and playful graphic novel exploring emotions and how to cope with them, for everyone from 7 to 107!

Did you know:
– When you’re experiencing a feeling, it’s much easier to feel the emotion rather than put it into words?
– The four basic emotions – anger, joy, sadness and fear – all have a positive function?
– You can ease intense feelings by inviting them into your body, and with some deep breathing you can feel calm again?

Join Art-mella and her furry sidekick Rattie as they go on a fascinating voyage of self-discovery where they learn all about emotions; why we have them, how we process them and techniques on how to cope with them.

Drawing on extensive research into how our brains process emotions, My Emotions and Me helps us to find the messages behind our moods and offers simple tips to feel better in times of need.

It’s time to follow the clues to make your own investigations into your amazing brain!

Do you worry a lot?

Your teens are full of new challenges – peer pressure, exams, wondering what the future holds and everything in between. It’s normal to feel anxious sometimes, but when it starts to affect your health and happiness it’s time to show worry the door and get your life back on track. No More Worries! contains top tips and activities to help you alleviate the symptoms of anxiety and feel better equipped to cope when it strikes, while remaining positively you.

Alleviate your worries with this calming activity book, designed to soothe your mind, help you unwind and make you stress less

We could all do with a little less stress in our lives, and this comforting collection of activities, colouring pages, mantras and breathing exercises can help you achieve exactly that!

Colouring and puzzle-solving are two of the best paths to relaxation. This book will guide you through therapeutic activities and light-hearted games designed to shift your focus and reclaim your calm.

Discover dot-to-dots, sudoku, crosswords, mazes and much more, each providing the perfect break from your day-to-day stresses. Whether you prefer climbing down word ladders, spotting the difference, searching for words or coupling up pairs, this soothing puzzle and colouring book has over 100 activities designed to help you decompress.

If you’re craving a moment of peace, a distraction from your daily worries and the satisfaction of solving a challenge, turn to The Stress Less Activity Book to ease anxiety and help you unwind.

Close your eyes, take a deep breath and unwind…

Reaching complete relaxation in the midst of our busy lives might seem hard to achieve, but it’s easier than you think: a few simple methods and techniques can make all the difference.

Bursting with tips, calming statements and activities, How to Relax will provide you with everything you need to channel your inner peace and help you feel content.

There is an average of one new case of dementia every four seconds.*
Dementia encompasses a range of brain diseases, including Alzheimer’s disease. They cause cognitive impairment and are much more likely to occur with age. Dementia has a serious effect on the lives of not only its sufferers, but also has a significant impact on their family and friends.
This book gives the basic information needed to understand what dementia is, how to recognise it, and, most essentially, how to deal with it, including details on:
The different types of dementia Risk factors and investigation The various treatments and supports available Daily living, diet, exercise and attitude. *Source: World Health Organization

When life feels overwhelming it’s important to remember that we’re in this together and brighter days are coming. Let your loved ones know you are always thinking of them with the help of this little book of uplifting quotes on kindness, hope and love.

Grow your confidence and embrace self-love with this proactive guide to becoming a stronger, more empowered you

Low self-confidence affects us all from time to time, but studies have shown that women are even more likely to avoid self-promotion and less likely to champion themselves. If you’re someone who struggles to be your own cheerleader, then look no further. This empowering little book will teach you all you need to know to become the most confident version of yourself.

Filled with practical tips and inspiring quotes, How to Find Confidence in Five Minutes a Day is a must-read for any woman who has struggled to make her voice heard. The advice inside will help you discover your full potential and learn to be authentically and unapologetically yourself.

This book will teach you to:

· Silence your inner critic and fully embrace who you are
· Celebrate your successes and stop comparing yourself to others
· Confidently articulate your needs, desires and boundaries
· Follow your dreams and ambitions

Let this book serve as your reminder to never apologize for who you are and always exist loudly and proudly.

Take control of your fitness from the convenience of your desk! This easy-to-follow guide includes exercises to strengthen and stretch your body throughout the day.
The average office worker spends between four and nine hours at their desk each day. Couple this with the fact that health issues such as heart disease, obesity, joint problems and depression are linked to lack of exercise, and you’ll see why getting fit and healthy has never been so important.
Perfect for people who spend extended time sitting at a desk or have mobility issues, Get Fit While You Sit aims to provide a head-to-toe workout that’s achievable from your chair. It contains exercises that focus on strengthening and stretching specific parts of the body, while also promoting other healthy habits, such as deeper, more focused breathing.
Inside you’ll find:
Step-by-step instructions for exercising your whole body Simple graphics to illustrate each exercise Tips on how to sit with a good posture Breathing techniques to help you relax and reduce tension

If you’re a mum who wants to run, there’s nothing stopping you!

When busy mum Leanne Davies set up a social media group for her and a couple of friends to encourage one another to go running, she never imagined it would quickly become a nationwide network of thousands of women, all sharing a passion for the sport and a penchant for colourful compression socks.

Gathering the very best of the advice and tips from the Run Mummy Run network, Leanne and co-writer Lucy have created this comprehensive beginner’s guide to running that includes sections on:
– From starting with a Couch To 5k plan to building up the confidence to race
– Fitting in running around work and family life
– Overcoming barriers to exercise
– How to keep on running when motivation wanes, and much more!

Not just your average practical go-to, this book is filled with down-to-earth advice, training schedules and inspirational stories that’ll help you to be fit, healthy and happy.

Embrace your spiritual side with this little book of tips and quotes that will help you on your journey to a more positive and peaceful life.

For many, spirituality is a difficult concept to grasp. But the good news is anyone can understand and cultivate it. Whether you are new to spirituality or need some extra inspiration, you’ll find everything you need to get started in this book.

Within these pages you will discover what spirituality is and how it can enhance your life, including:
– Meditation for mindful living
– Sensory activities for a deeper connection with nature
– Practising gratitude for a happier mindset
– Daily positive mantras for better self-acceptance

From discovering your inner zen to learning how to chant, the tips, techniques and philosophies in this book will help you find serenity and look at the world with a new sense of wonder.

Open your heart… feel at peace… and let this little guide show you how to find calm and tranquillity.

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

Release your inner happiness and learn to live your best life with this guided journal, filled with activities and inspiration for finding joy in every day

Self-care is such an important part of life, yet it can be the last thing we prioritize in our busy schedules – until now! It’s time to step away from the constant pressures of social media and find your “happy” – in doing so you might just find that you are able to spread that joy.

Everyone strives to be happy, but with so many demands coming at us left, right and centre, sometimes happiness is difficult to grasp. Filled with plenty of activities to make positivity your way of life, not an unattainable dream, this journal aims to give you the boost you need to shine.

Inside you will find:
– Inspiration on how and where to find happiness
– Uplifting quotes to help you on your way
– Space for you to document your journey
– Tips on how to practise self-care every day

Success does not mean happiness, but happiness is the ultimate success!

Learn how to manage your emotions and improve your people skills with this book, which is bursting with advice on emotional intelligence and how to harness it

Emotional intelligence (or EQ) is the ability to perceive, use, understand, manage and handle emotions – and it is becoming an increasingly valued skill set in our personal and professional lives.

How to Grow Your Emotional Intelligence is a practical guide filled with tips to help you hone your skills in the four key areas of emotional intelligence.

In its pages you will find out how to:

– Develop self-awareness – you will be able to recognize and manage your emotions, objectively evaluate yourself, and understand how others perceive you
– Master self-regulation – you will learn how to control your emotions and channel them appropriately
– Be more socially aware – you will discover how to be more empathetic and a better listener
– Build healthy relationships – you will find out what the building blocks of a strong relationship are, how to manage conflict and why effective communication matters (and how to improve yours)

This is your one-stop shop to unlocking the art of emotional intelligence and becoming a more discerning, resilient individual.

Take a moment to unwind with this activity book, packed with calming puzzles, breathing exercises and colouring pages
The wonderful thing about mindfulness is there are so many ways to practise it, and it’s no surprise that colouring and puzzle-solving have become favourite relaxation techniques for many. Filled with suitably soothing activities designed to focus your attention and free your mind of worry, this book contains 177 therapeutic puzzles, as well as breathing exercises, colouring pages and positive mantras to help you find your zen.
Discover crosswords, mazes, word searches, dot-to-dots and much more, each providing the perfect break from your day-to-day hassles. And it’s not just stress relief – solving puzzles is also believed to improve your memory, increase productivity and boost your mood. 
If you’ve had a long day, The Mindfulness Activity Book may be just what you need to wind down, allowing you to become fully absorbed in the present moment.

Take a little mindfulness with you wherever you go

Filled with practical tips, tranquil statements and helpful suggestions for soothing activities, this beautiful pocket-sized book will provide you with everything you need to fill your days with gratitude and peace.

My ‘life goals before 25’ when I was 20: mortgage, become an MD or social media sensation, have good hair, have my own sustainable coffee shop, travel to 98 countries.

My life goals on the eve of my 25th birthday: afford my rent without getting overdrawn this month, get at least two likes on my Instagram post on my new shoes, remember to pluck nose hairs before work, stop mislaying my refillable coffee cup, visit my parents once a month.

Is it just me, or does everyone else have their shit together?

Believe me, you’re not alone! If you’re having sleepless nights about your latest social media post, think that you’re a bit of a loser in love, or have a job that you hate (but you need the money and there are no full-time poet positions out there), then this book is your life-jacket and comfort blanket rolled into one sweet package. Learn why you’re not the failure you think you are, and why actually you’re well on your way to being a flawed-but-brilliant grown-up, as this guide helps you navigate your way through the choppy waters of your quarter-life crisis.

There are currently over 3.2 million people with diabetes in the UK, or 6 per cent of the adult population, and 85–90 per cent of these sufferers have type 2.
Diabetes mellitus is a disorder where the body doesn’t produce enough insulin, or doesn’t react properly to the insulin it produces, causing a build-up of glucose in the blood. Type 2 diabetes often smoulders on for a long time before it is recognised and diagnosed – it is believed that there are hundreds of thousands of undiagnosed cases in the UK.
This book gives the basic information needed to understand what type 2 diabetes is, how to recognise it, and, most essentially, how to manage it, including details on:
The symptoms of type 2 diabetes Risk factors for type 2 diabetes and how to reduce those risks The various medicinal treatments and support available Changes to daily routines, diet, exercise and attitude that can improve life with type 2 diabetes.

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.

This is the tale of an epic three-month adventure through unexplored jungle terrain – and it might even change your life

Fuelled by a zest for life and the desire to explore the world around her, Pip Stewart took on a world-first challenge: following Guyana’s Essequibo River from source to sea. With the help of guides from the Waî Waî indigenous community, Pip and her teammates journeyed through the rainforest, facing peril every day as they kayaked rapids, traversed waterfalls and hacked their way through the mountainous jungle of the Guiana Shield, before finally reaching the Atlantic Ocean.

Survival skills and a flesh-eating parasite weren’t the only things Pip took home from the rainforest. From contending with snakes to learning about the value of community, forgiveness and self-belief, in Life Lessons from the Amazon Pip shares many pearls of wisdom that we can all apply to our own lives. Her hard-won insights invite us to embrace the wildness within ourselves and live more every day.