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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.

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

A new journal inspired by the number-one best-selling children’s mental health title Don’t Worry, Be Happy by Poppy O’Neill

This activity journal contains cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and mindfulness techniques to help children aged 7+ manage their worries

Everyone worries – it’s a normal part of life – but whenever it feels a bit too much we need to stop, take a breath, and do something fun!

My Worry Journal is for those times. It contains a fabulous selection of activities and doodling pages designed to help manage feelings of worry and doubt.
Inside you can:
– Fill in a smile diary
– Create your own positive affirmations
– Take some mindful breaths
– Doodle your way to calm with the help of some friendly monsters

This engaging journal allows children to tune into their feelings and find creative and lasting ways to cope with their worries. It contains simple ideas and activities throughout, allowing the child to work independently or with guidance from a grown-up.

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.

Sophie is 21 when she is diagnosed with a rare, aggressive form of cancer. A striking, fun-loving student, she finds her world reduced overnight to the sterile confines of a hospital. But within these walls Sophie discovers a whole new world of gossiping nurses and sexy doctors, and of hair loss and eyebrow pencils.
As Sophie faces the challenges of chemotherapy, wigs – now a crucial part of her life – become a powerful form of self-expression. Each of her nine wigs makes her feel stronger and gives her a distinct personality, and that is why each has its own name: Stella, Sue, Daisy, Blondie, Platina, Uma, Pam, Lydia and Bebé. There’s a bit of Sophie in all of them, and they reveal as much as they hide. Sophie is determined to be much more than a cancer patient.

Do you often feel you’re not good enough?

Your teens are full of new challenges – exams, peer pressure, planning your future and anything and everything in between. This can turn every day into a minefield of emotions and lead to one big headache. How you feel about yourself in all this chaos can make life even tougher. When you think you don’t measure up, it can be hard to pick yourself up again, but when you feel good about yourself, you can approach every situation with confidence and say “I’ve got this!” This book contains top tips and activities to help your self-esteem flourish and make you proud to be awesomely you.

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.

Life doesn’t need to be a struggle. Letting go is the strongest thing I’ve ever done…

‘A practical and heartfelt guide to healing for anyone who has suffered from low self-esteem, a lack of confidence, or disordered eating. Woolf writes with intelligence, wisdom and compassion for a generation of women battling an enduring media onslaught of perfectionism. The fightback continues.’
Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett, The Vagenda

‘Psychology, philosophy and personal growth marvellously rolled into one, Letting Go is a must-read. This book shows us how to develop inner confidence, open new doors, and rediscover joy and meaning in our lives.’
Deanne Jade, psychologist and founder of the National Centre For Eating Disorders

‘Letting Go is not about giving up, but about letting freedom in. This brave and personal account shows us that the path to true liberation is through embracing our true selves, however flawed we fear they might be.’
Sally Brampton, author of Shoot the Damn Dog and columnist for Top Santé and Psychologies

‘A timely reminder that though we may take ourselves for granted at times, self-care is a divine responsibility. In Woolf’s intimately personal yet relatable voice, Letting Go empowers us to accept both the role of wounded and healer.’
Caroline Kent, Telegraph journalist

‘Gutsy and engaging, Letting Go combines research and real-life advice on fulfilling your inner potential and building self-belief… Woolf’s latest book is highly recommended.’
Tim Weeks, Olympic trainer

‘Emma Woolf is the voice of friendly sanity; she is the warm, assured hand that reaches out and grasps yours. A wonderfully helpful book.’
Kate Long, author of The Bad Mother’s Handbook

Exploring the issues of love, loss, healing and happiness, this manifesto for freedom from one of feminism’s liveliest voices will guide you on the path to feeling newly, truly confident.

Say hello to a new, mindful you
Would you like to feel less stressed, live more calmly and be more content? The simple ideas that mindfulness teaches can help you achieve all these things, by allowing you to live in the moment and embrace all that life has to offer.  
Bursting with tips, centring statements and activities, How to Be Mindful will provide you with everything you need to make every day full of gratitude and peace.

Over nine million people suffer from arthritis in the UK. Are you one of them? Learn how genetics, age, infections, diet, excess weight, previous injuries and stress contribute.
Choose beneficial foods and supplements Find out which types of exercise can best bring relief Discover practical tips to make everyday living easier

A guided journal for learning to fully love and accept yourself as you are

There are so many things to celebrate about your body. Just think of everything it’s got you through – the happy times and the challenges – and all the wonderful things it enables you to do each day. Sometimes, it’s important to be reminded that your body is uniquely yours, and that’s what makes it so special.

This beautiful guided journal is here to help you shed body shame for good, so that you can feel confident in yourself every day. By engaging with the tips and activities inside, you’ll learn how to see your body in a different light, quit negative self-talk and start speaking to yourself with love and kindness.

By encouraging you to wholly embrace yourself, this empowering guide promotes changing your attitude rather than changing your body. So whatever your shape or size, this book reassures you that all bodies are good bodies, and yours is perfect as it is.

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.

Empowered women empower women! This small but mighty book – bursting with kick-ass quotes and uplifting statements – is a celebration of female strength and solidarity.

There’s nothing more powerful than a strong woman – except for two strong women supporting each other!

When girls stick together, amazing things can happen, and this little book is here to make sure you never forget it. Whether you need a boost to help you follow your dreams, or you want to lift up the women around you, this book is in your corner. It’s filled with inspiring quotes and affirmations to put a spring in your step and fire in your heart.

– Featuring a groovy design to lift your vibe
– Includes awesome affirmations to help you feel like a badass
– Serves up fearless feminist wisdom to keep you focused on your goals
– 160 pages of empowerment, with quotes from a diverse range of inspirational women, from Taylor Swift to Audre Lorde

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

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

With practical tips and soothing affirmations, enjoy a sense of peace wherever the day takes you with the calming influence of this beautiful book

As our lives become increasingly busy, it may feel like stress is controlling you, rather than the other way around. Stress Less will help you to take back control and tackle your worries head-on by introducing lasting and positive changes in the form of simple calming techniques and handy tips to ease your everyday stresses.

Guiding you to create a trouble-free mindset, inside this book you will find:
– How to practise mindfulness to ground yourself
– Ways to introduce self-care and regular “me” time
– Fun ways to spend time in nature in order to experience its calming influence
– Actionable tips to wind down before bed to ensure a good, restful night’s sleep

Stress Less also includes powerful affirmations and mantras that can motivate and inspire you. Pause to find calm in the everyday with this handy guide.

This empowering deck of 52 cards is here to remind you that you can think big and keep your cool – no matter what life throws at you

You can do whatever you set your mind to. Whether that’s chasing your dreams or changing the world, this colourful deck of inspiring words and motivational quotes will help you conquer any doubts and setbacks, making it the perfect companion on your quest to greater resilience and unshakeable confidence.

These eye-catching cards and pocket-size booklet come complete with a beautiful wooden stand so that you can display them anywhere you choose. For a powerful boost of self-belief, use these reminders to brighten up your room, your desk or wherever else you like. Simply pick a card, and let it fill you with inner strength!

These stirring thoughts are sure to energize your outlook and set you on your way to achieving your ambitions. Stay fearless – because you got this!

‘If we had a keen vision and feeling of all ordinary human life, it would be like hearing the grass grow and the squirrel’s heart beat, and we should die of that roar which lies on the other side of silence.’
George Eliot, Middlemarch

Having spent her life trying to patch up the souls of others, psychiatrist Linda Gask came to realise that being an expert in depression didn’t confer any immunity from it – she had to learn take care of herself, too. Artfully crafted and told with warmth and honesty, this is the story of Linda’s journey, interwoven with insights into her patients’ diverse experiences of depression -inextricably linked with problems in the past and the present such as vulnerability, fear, loss, loneliness, dependence and grief. She sets out to convey, in a new and original way, how it truly feels to experience this devastating illness, what psychotherapy is about, and the role of medication- and provides hope for those who suffer from depression and their loved ones whilst busting the stigma of mental illness.

Filled with handy tips and easy-to-follow recipes, this beautiful book, by certified nutritionist Emily Kerrigan, is the ultimate guide to gluten-free living

Do you love cooking but need to avoid gluten? Or have you recently been diagnosed with coeliac disease and need help and inspiration? Look no further!

The Gluten-Free Kitchen is your one-stop guide to living a life you love, gluten-free. With the help of Emily’s simple advice and stunning photos, you will learn:
– How to create tasty, nutritious meals – created by a nutritionist – that will leave you feeling satisfied and energized
– How to set up a gluten-free kitchen
– The ingredients to use or avoid, and the nutrients you should ensure you get plenty of
– Handy tips on keeping costs down and how cooking gluten-free can save you money
– Simple, fuss-free baking recipes – because yes: in a nutritionally balanced gluten-free diet, chocolate cake and kale both have their place!

Whether you’re a seasoned pro or new to gluten-free living, let Emily show you how to create meals that are both healthy and scrumptious. Gluten-free living doesn’t have to be restrictive, but can be enjoyable and delicious!

Delve into this introduction to the popular practice of Pilates and learn all you need to know to energize your mind, body and spirit

Discover the wonders of Pilates with this easy-to-follow guide, filled with helpful tips and practical information on this low-impact yet highly effective exercise. This little book contains all you need to know to kick-start your at-home workout routine and improve posture, build strength and increase flexibility.

Whether it’s your first time on the mat or you’re a seasoned pro, the teachings in these pages offer the benefits of Pilates to everyone, no matter your fitness level. Containing step-by-step instructions for a variety of workouts – from beginner to advanced level – this book is the ultimate guide to developing your fitness in the comfort of your home.

This book includes:
– Breakdown of the Pilates system with guidance on the six core principles: concentration, control, centre, flow, precision and breathing
– Step-by-step instructions for 36 different Pilates exercises, with illustrations to guide you
– Uplifting quotations to inspire positive thinking and enhance your Pilates practice

Make everyday moments delightfully dazzling and appreciate simple pleasures with this uplifting guide to romanticizing your life

Sometimes the most magical things in life are the simplest: a good book, the soft pitter-patter of rain, the feel of grass beneath bare feet. If we could fill our lives with these small pleasures and find ways to make even the most mundane activities feel special and exciting, just think how lovely our worlds could be.

Learn how to elevate your everyday with this stunning guide to finding joy in everything you do. “Romanticizing your life” doesn’t mean living a flashy lifestyle or spending like a superstar; it simply means taking small steps to make even the most ordinary day feel extraordinary.

This book is filled with fun and easy ideas to add sparkle to your daily routine, including:

– Wearing your most fabulous outfit to make a normal day seem like a special occasion
– Jazzing up your favourite morning beverage to start your day with a touch of luxury
– Curating a mood-boosting playlist to dance to while preparing dinner

And much more! With the help of this book, you’ll soon be on the path to a life that’s filled with gratitude, self-kindness, and simple, magical moments.

A vibrant and fun activity book for 4-7-year-olds to help children overcome their worries and feel happy

Help your child explore their emotions and work through their worries while having lots of fun with the help of this engaging activity book. Worry Monsters uses the techniques employed by child psychotherapists, including mindfulness meditation and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), to overcome feelings of anxiety and promote calm.

Let the Worry Monsters guide you and your child through a range of simple exercises, including:

– Find your battle cry to help you feel braver
– Get creative and draw your worry animal
– Find out what makes us all different, and why every one of us is special
And so much more!

Part of the new My Healthy Mind series from Vie, a thoughtful and inspiring range of activity and story books for children.

This book has been peer reviewed by a child psychologist, and there are explainers throughout just in case your child has questions about the activities.

I haven’t tasted chocolate for over ten years and now I’m walking down the street unwrapping a Kit Kat. Remember when Kate Moss said, ‘Nothing tastes as good as skinny feels’? She’s wrong: chocolate does.

At the age of 32, after ten years of hiding from the truth, Emma Woolf finally decided it was time to face the biggest challenge of her life. Addicted to hunger, exercise and control, she was juggling a full-blown eating disorder with a successful career, functioning on an apple a day.

Having met the man of her dreams (and wanting a future and a baby together), she embarked on the hardest struggle of all: to beat anorexia. It was time to start eating again, to regain her fertility and her curves, to throw out the size-zero clothes and face her food fears. And, as if that wasn’t enough pressure, Emma took the decision to write about her progress in a weekly column for The Times.

Honest, hard hitting and yet romantic, An Apple a Day is a manifesto for the modern generation to stop starving and start living.

This compelling, life-affirming true story is essential reading for anyone affected by eating disorders (whether as a sufferer or carer), anyone interested in health and social issues – and for medical and health professionals.

An interactive activity book for 9-12-year-olds on overcoming anxiety

You can conquer your worries. The power is within you!

We all experience anxiety from time to time. It can feel overwhelming and uncomfortable, and stops us from doing the things we enjoy – so what on earth can we do about it?

Be the Change: Be Calm will show you how to shut down anxiety with fun and simple ways to calm your mind by listening to what your body is telling you. Ever tried the half-salamander exercise? You should! And have you ever performed a body scan? Thought not. These amazing activities along with many others will become your toolkit to a calmer and happier life.

Award-winning author Marcus Sedgwick takes us on a fascinating journey to find out where anxiety comes from, looking at the power of storytelling in terms of training our brain to overcome worries. He also shows us what animals can teach us about dealing with stress AND introduces us to our second brain! Hello! It’s time to make CALM your superpower.

ARE YOU READY TO BE KIND TO YOUR MIND?