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From seaweed-wrapped maki rolls to tuna-topped nigiri, dive into this celebration of one of the world’s favourite delicacies

There are few foods more recognizable than sushi. Originating in Japan, the iconic fluffy white rice that’s topped, wrapped or rolled with beautifully prepared fish and vegetables is an art form as much as it is a meal.

This handy pocket guide will give you a taste of the following and much more:
– Find food for thought with the history of sushi
– Learn about different kinds of sushi, from the traditional to the modern, and how to eat it
– Whet your appetite with delicate bites of trivia Discover mouth-watering recipes, allowing you to bring Japan to your very own kitchen

Whether you are a curious beginner or a seasoned connoisseur, The Little Book of Sushi will be your handy guide to the bite-sized delicacy which has found favour all over the world.

Discover the quiet power of morning rituals with this beautiful book, which is filled with simple guided self-care practices and inspiring words to help you rise and shine

Every morning can be a good morning. Whether you choose to greet the day with a stretching ritual, take time over breakfast for a moment of gratitude, or perform a mindful meditation on your commute, with this book, you will discover how just a few reverent minutes each morning can imbue you with a sense of peace and purpose to last all day.

Within these pages, you will find:
– Over 50 ritual ideas to try, all of which are simple to carry out and will help to improve your overall well-being
– An introduction to the art of using morning rituals, and helpful advice on creating your own
– Inspiring quotes from well-known figures and thinkers, and affirmations to guide you in your practice

Invite positivity and appreciation into your life with this guided journal for practising gratitude

Gratitude plays an important role in boosting self-esteem, reducing stress and improving your overall well-being, but it’s not always easy to find time for. Happily, this journal is here to be your daily reminder to focus on the good things in life.

My Daily Gratitude Journal is the perfect space for you to record everything that brings you joy. With beautiful journal pages and thoughtful prompts, it contains everything you need to help you look at your life through a more positive lens. There’s also a helpful introduction to gratitude with information on why it’s an important practice and how it can positively impact your life.

Give yourself a gratitude break each day to remind yourself of everything you’re grateful for, whether it’s your family and friends, your health, your favourite TV show or even the weather. Once you get started, you’ll be amazed by just how much there is to appreciate.

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!

Maggie wants a house with lots of light. I need one with character. And what we do have in common doesn’t help either – we’re both stubborn.

When Derek and his partner Maggie decide to escape to the country, they don’t opt for the simple life. Instead they set about converting an old Cotswold stables in Stow-on-the-Wold into their dream home. Over the next two years, they wage guerrilla war on the Planning Office, are cursed by everything from collapsing walls to poison gas, run out of money, and meet some very strange characters – till in its final stages of construction, the place unaccountably floods.

‘The pessimist sees difficulty in every opportunity. The optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty.’


This inspiring collection gathers together Winston Churchill’s wisest and wittiest quotations.The Wit and Wisdom of Winston Churchill showcases his finest hour and is sure to delight all admirers of this great British statesman’s rousing and compelling way with words.

Find calm 365 days of the year with this little book of tips and quotes. It’ll transport you to a peaceful place, where you can focus on being present and reap the rewards of a more relaxed life.

Staying calm is about how you deal with your emotions, and this little book is here to help you pinpoint what makes you stressed so you can stay in charge of your feelings. Within these pages are simple but effective tips on how to:
– Use breathing techniques and meditation to help you feel grounded
– Practise mindfulness to avoid catastrophizing
– Improve your health and well-being for a happier mind

As well as its many practical ideas, 365 Days of Calm includes a range of insightful quotes, from Lao Tzu to Cara Delevingne, to help restore the peace in your day.

Learning how to create calm in your life will boost your well-being, mental health and inner strength, helping you to become a happier and healthier person.

Embrace the power of the divine in this beginner’s guide to some of mythology’s fiercest females and most legendary ladies

Across thousands of years and countless civilizations, goddesses have been a powerful presence. Whether as leaders, mothers, warriors or lovers, these indomitable divinities have always been able to fascinate and seduce us.

This pocket guide offers readers an engaging and accessible introduction to a selection of the most powerful and influential goddesses throughout ancient and modern history, retelling their stories and celebrating their awesome abilities. Each profile includes a concise history of the goddess and her origins, a summary of her main powers, a look at the goddess in myth and popular culture and an exploration of her best attributes.
Learn about the Athena, the Greek goddess of wisdom and war; Bastet, the Egyptian goddess of pleasure and protection; the beautiful Freyja, the Norse goddess of love, and many others.

Let yourself be inspired and empowered by tales of feminine power, strength and wisdom in this pocketbook of dazzling deities.

This entertaining collection gathers together William Shakespeare’s wisest and wittiest quotations.

Quotable Shakespeare proves that brevity is the soul of wit and is sure to delight all lovers of the Bard’s uniquely perceptive and influential works.

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

Supercharge your will to succeed with the upbeat quotations and ambitious affirmations in this pocket-sized dose of dogged determination

The universe has an awesome habit of rewarding those who work hard and never give up. And there’s nothing like a few words of encouragement to help you stay focused while you’re on the road to success. This little book is bursting with supportive quotes and fresh perspectives to fuel your journey and strengthen your resolve.

From the timeless ideas of ancient sages to brilliant insights from modern superstars, these are words to encourage, motivate and inspire.

As well as the hard-won wisdom of successful writers, artists and thinkers, this book includes a host of empowering affirmations and daily reminders such as:

– Choose success every day
– Be your own greatest cheerleader
– You can achieve anything you put your mind to
– Obstacles are the stepping stones of your journey to success
– You are so much stronger than you think
– Push forward, persevere and be patient

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.

We buy food we can point to. We stalk the streets until rush hour and wait for the little hatches to open in the sides of restaurants. From the steamy openings, cooks in overalls sell jiaozi (dumplings) and bowls of thick, sticky, white congee – an unholy cross between soup and porridge. Baozi, steamed white buns, are light as air. I buy them filled with water spinach and nettle – delicious dipped in sharp, black Chinese vinegar.

In 2008, Miranda and her partner set off for one last big adventure before settling down. They chose to travel through South-East Asia. All did not go to plan: Asian flu, falling off boats and the general chaos of a life abroad challenged them at every step, and yet, in the midst of it all, they fell in love with the culture and culinary delights of China, Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand and Malaysia.

Being a teenager means learning how to deal with exams, new experiences and body changes. Are you prepared? No?

Teenage life stretches you in more ways than you could imagine, but it is also an exciting time in which you start to consider your future, new relationships and big questions about your identity and beliefs. Sometimes this heady mix might feel like a bit too much to handle, and that’s where introducing self-care into your daily life can help.

Far from being about drinking kale smoothies and taking bubble baths, self-care provides you with the tools to sustain your mental and physical health so you can be your best self.

Find out how to:
– Stay positive and focused through exam season
– Feel better equipped to cope with everyday stress
– Love the skin you’re in
– Be an ally to yourself and those around you

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.

What is a badass woman? Whatever the heck she wants to be! Dive head first into this sassy little book filled with empowering tips and kick-ass quotes.

A badass woman is someone who follows her own path, whatever that path may be. She speaks up for what she believes in, she pursues her dreams and she isn’t afraid to stay true to herself.

This book will give you all the tools you need to unleash your inner badass. Whether you want to say “no” more often, have the courage to take up physical space or free yourself from the goal of “being likable”, these pages are brimming with tips to help you rip up society’s rule-book and go your own way.

The chapters include advice on:
– Strengthening your self-confidence
– Standing up for what you want
– Going after your goals
– Lifting up and empowering other women

Whether you want to conquer the world with grit, grace or a little bit of both, The Book for Badass Women will help you on your way to being your truest, most badass self. You got this!

A fun fill-in activity journal for kids age 7+ to help boost self-esteem and mental well-being

Write down all the things that you are thankful for

This daily gratitude journal is your special place to record the things that bring you joy. It includes a diary where you can write about three things that you are thankful for each day, along with some fun ideas to get you thinking about ways to reflect on all the good things in your life.

The simple habit of keeping a gratitude journal has many mental health benefits. Studies have shown that regularly thinking about the good things in your life can make you happier and healthier, help you sleep better, and boost feelings of self-worth and empathy for others.

Spend a little time each day reflecting on the things you’re most grateful for – big and small – such as your health, your family and friends, your special talents, a funny joke or a sunny day.

Who hasn’t dreamt of writing a bestseller?
Illuminating the best-known works of 50 celebrated authors, writing coach Tony Rossiter shows you exactly how they achieved their phenomenal success. With an expert eye he explains how each author began writing, and examines their style, techniques and routine for insights into their art.
Imitating the methods – rather than the content – of a favourite writer is an excellent apprenticeship for anyone who wants to master the craft of writing. And it’s how many of the most successful authors began. If you want to write a bestseller, this guide will set you on the path to success.

After six years in the idyllic Loire Valley, comedian Ian Moore, his family and his ever-expanding menagerie are beginning to feel like they’re on the cusp of the peace and tranquillity they hoped for when they moved from dreary Crawley to la belle France. Their grand project, a writing school called Les Champs Créatifs, is finally complete – only,
nobody’s signed up.

Natalie and the boys must contend with the ever-colourful locals, including a Sicilian faith healer, threatening hunters and the ‘Christmas Pudding Man’, and Ian must test his mod mettle against two new additions to the animal family – a pair of disappearing goats. With stresses, strains and animal poo mounting up la famille Moore have their work cut out – but they’re determined to give it their best shot!

This essential dictionary and phrase book provides every term you need to know when buying, maintaining, renovating or building a home in France.

Accessible and comprehensive, it includes the technical words you won’t find in an ordinary dictionary for tools and equipment and every aspect of painting, carpentry, roofing, plumbing and drainage. It also equips you with terminology for planning structural changes such as extensions and determining boundaries. An appendix of emergency phrases will make this a book you’ll want to keep by the phone at all times.

Whether you own a home or work in France, this book will help you talk to French tradesmen with authority and avoid costly misunderstandings as you pull down the language barrier brick by brick.

Are you ready to receive the magic of the cards? This beautiful tarot deck, with bespoke illustrations by Josefina Schargorodsky, will help you gain insight into your past, present and future.

For centuries, tarot has been used as a tool for divination. With this beautiful deck you can seek spiritual wisdom, explore your soul and unveil profound insights into your future.

This empowering oracle deck features bespoke illustrations inspired by Pamela Colman Smith – the artist who created the enchanting images for the original Rider-Waite-Smith tarot deck. The cards within celebrate feminine energy and intuitive power, and will inspire you in your divination practice.

This exquisite oracle deck includes:
– 78 cards of the major and minor arcana
– An introductory booklet of advice on how to lay out and read the cards

Perfect for beginners and seasoned readers alike, delve into Enchantress Tarot to embrace the sacred power of the tarot, channel your feminine power and read the unseen forces that guide your path.

You don’t have to be magic to harness the power of the unicorn. Bring some sparkle into your life with this guide to work, rest and play – the unicorn way!
– Harness your unicorn power
– Health tips to keep your coat glossy and hooves strong
– Hone your rainbow style
– Learn mystical methods to achieving your dreams

Learn to spot the stars and rainbows in everyday life and celebrate the real you – a magical, unique being – with this a-mane-zing book!

The very aptly named Mr Pong had the kind of breath that could stun at over ten meters… This wasn’t just bad – there was something rotten down there. Something had crawled in and died. Gunter howled with laughter as he saw the look of horror on my face. It was the best entertainment he had seen since he had watched Chef chasing yaks through the kitchens.

Few foreigners are lucky enough to set foot on Tibetan soil, but Alec Le Sueur spent five extraordinary years there, working in the unlikeliest Holiday Inn in the world. Against the breathtaking beauty of the Himalayas unfolds a highly amusing and enlightening account of his experiences.

Fly infestations at state banquets, unexpected deliveries of live snakes, a predominance of yaks and everything yak-related, the unbelievable Miss Tibet competition, insurmountable communication problems and a dead guest are just some of the entertainments to be found at the ‘Fawlty Towers’ of Lhasa.

Le Sueur, the only Westerner since the days of Heinrich Harrer to spend so long in Tibet, examines the country’s intriguing cultural background, providing a fascinating insight into a country that was only just opening up to the outside world.

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.