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Embark on a journey of well-being and self-discovery through the simple yet transformative act of walking

Our fast-paced world and technology-driven day-to-day lives have led us to lose touch with our once deep connection to nature. Fear not. This book unveils the extraordinary power of walking, helping you to reconnect with the outside world and transform this everyday exercise into a soul-enriching practice.

Guiding you through the physical, spiritual and sensory benefits of walking, these pages will help you reap the therapeutic wonders of putting one foot in front of the other, empowering you to harness the present moment and foster a profound sense of tranquillity. Bursting with practical tips, insightful information and inspirational ideas, this book is your companion to crafting a life of balance and bliss with every step.

This uplifting guide will help you:
– Explore the physical benefits of walking for vitality
– Discover the sensory wonders that unfold with each step
– Unlock the secrets of walking as a tool for mental and spiritual stillness

Immerse yourself in the beauty of the journey and let Walking for Mind, Body and Soul illuminate the path to a healthier, more mindful and enriched existence.

Made with melanin and magic

There is no one quite like you. Your strengths are unique and your future is full of wonder. It’s time to tap in to your confidence and express your true self boldly.

This little book is packed with empowering words from women of colour whose self-belief has seen them achieve awesome things. From Wilma Rudolph and Lupita Nyong’o to Ida B. Wells and Malala Yousafzai, these inspiring icons will help you love yourself a little more and own your story.

“It’s cancer.”

Dr Philippa Kaye was 39 years old when she heard those dreaded words. The diagnosis of bowel cancer would change her life and mean crossing the divide from being a doctor to being a patient. She soon discovered that her years of training and experience had not prepared her for the realities of actually living with cancer.

Doctors Get Cancer Too tells Dr Kaye’s moving story of being on both sides of the desk, and shares the insights she gained not only through the diagnosis and treatment but in surviving and thriving through cancer and beyond. Filled with practical advice, this book aims to make patients and their loved ones feel better understood, more prepared and less alone, and to provide solace for anyone navigating their way through hard times.

Dr Philippa Kaye is a GP with a particular interest in children’s, women’s and sexual health. She has written multiple books on topics ranging from pregnancy and fertility to child health and child development, and she has a weekly column in Woman magazine as well as contributing to other magazines and newspapers. She has regularly been seen broadcasting on radio and television in programmes such as This Morning and The Victoria Derbyshire Show. She is also the GP ambassador for Jo’s Cervical Cancer trust. Her days are filled with a mix of general practice, media work and her other job – being a mum!

Being veggie is easier than you think, whether you want to take your first flexitarian steps or are cutting out meat and fish for ethical, environmental or health reasons.

This easy-to-digest guide, packed with nutritional tips, food and drink guides and shopping know-how, will inspire you to enjoy all that’s best about an ECO-FRIENDLY LIFESTYLE.

Discover the path to inner peace

Calmness is all around you and within you if you just know where to look. And the journey to a more peaceful place is one of the most rewarding trips you can take for your health and well-being.

A careful blend of tranquil tips, soothing statements and relaxing activities, How to Find Calm is a lovingly curated guide to reaching a state of joyful and mindful serenity.

People suffering from depression can feel helpless and lost, but a basic understanding of the condition can go a long way to helping to treat it and its symptoms. 

Depression affects 1 in 5 adults at some point during their lives*, and for many people it can seriously affect their quality of life, as well as having a significant effect on family and friends.

This book gives the basic information needed to understand what depression is, how to recognise it, and, most essentially, how to deal with it, including details on:

• Different types of depression
• What depression can feel like
• Medical and holistic ways of treating depression
• Things you can do yourself to control the symptoms

‘Here again, Mr Cossey?’ asked the young Spanish embryologist, shooting me a welcoming smile as I followed him down the corridor. He had recognised me by sight and that wasn’t good. I was now the one thing you don’t want to be in a fertility clinic.

A regular.

Martha wanted a baby. Mark wanted a baby. What’s the worst that could happen?

In four years of baby-making boot camp, Mark and Martha face The Calendar, the joy of sober, scheduled sex, hostile cervical mucus, IUI and IVF. Through a combination of ignorance and outrage, Mark survives ejaculating into a small jar, stabbing his wife, having his sperm turned pink and group sex with whales.

Written with genuine laugh-out-loud humour and complete honesty, Trying is a noholds-barred welcome to the world of the infertile written by a man who has lived through it all and come through with his ultimate dream realised – his own family.

It says a lot when you can call two years of sleepless nights a happy ending.

Get Your Life Back.
Do you feel like a slave to your smartphone? 
Are you constantly glued to a screen?
If it seems like you’ve become a technology junkie, there’s help at hand. This sanity-saving collection of ideas and inspiration will motivate you to switch off your gadgets and get more out of life. Full of imaginative suggestions to help you unwind, recharge and reconnect with the world and people around you, How to Unplug is a handbook for refreshing yourself in the digital age.

“Everything you need to know about strength training” – Emily Campbell, Olympian

Empower your mind, strengthen your body and build your best life with this girl-power guide to strength training

This is your Strong Woman Era, a new phase of growth, fulfilment and success. It’s time to invest in practices that make you feel mentally and physically strong – because you are! Through resistance training, you can harness your power and realize just how much you can achieve. That’s where this guide comes in.

Filled with helpful tips, practical advice and energizing affirmations, this wellness and weightlifting companion will support you on your journey to becoming your strongest self.

Inside you’ll discover the benefits of strength training, how you can personalize your approach and all the ways exercise can nourish your mind and body.

This bold book will accompany you on your training journey, from starting out to seeing progress and committing to your routine. With a selection of staple strength-building exercises and daily wellness rituals, you can achieve your short- and long-term fitness goals.

It’s the dawn of a new era; time for women to build, lift and thrive.

Do you want to be a fitter, healthier you? Stay motivated every day with this handy collection of workout ideas, top training tips, invigorating activities, healthy eating suggestions and words of wisdom. From nutrition to stamina, this little book will help get you into great shape.

Do you want to be a leaner, healthier you? Get started and stay motivated every day with this handy guide. With meal suggestions, fitness ideas and tips to help you create healthy habits for the long-term, this little book will steer you towards getting into great shape and feeling good.

Through a series of simple tips and calming quotes, this little book will be your guide to finding moments of mindfulness 365 days of the year.

In a world that’s busier and more demanding than ever, emotional self-care has never been more important.

Mindfulness is a practice that trains the brain to focus on the present moment, and meditation is a means of quietening the mind. When used together, these techniques can bring calm to your day, help you to face challenging situations, improve your health and wellbeing and enrich your life experiences.

Within these pages you’ll find:
– Practical tips to help you create moments of stillness
– Simple meditation and breathing exercises to help reduce stress and anxiety
– A raft of calming quotes to promote peace in your heart and soul
With 365 Days of Mindful Meditations you can find time for mindfulness every day and live well all year round.

What’s normal anyway?

Into every life some rain must fall. Nobody is fine all the time, and if you’re feeling down or struggling with serious problems, you’re not alone. This clear and comforting guide is here to help you understand the mental health issues that can affect us all, and to help you look after your mind, body and soul. Touching on a range of topics, including anxiety, depression, loneliness, stress and self-esteem, this is a book for anyone and everyone who needs good advice, fresh ideas and kind words.

Pawsitive vibes only

Dogs understand that the key to happiness is simple: to eat well, play well, love well and sleep well. This book gathers together all the best nuggets of life advice gleaned from our four-legged friends, paired with beautiful illustrations that’ll put a smile on your face and a wag in your tail.

From uplifting canine tails and timeless wisdom (“when you have a struggle, have a snuggle”) to practical tips, happiness hacks and life lessons from paw-some breeds (such as that wrinkles are just smile lines, or that sometimes you need a lazy day), The Little Book of Pawsitivity is sure to delight every dog lover. It’s both a playful tribute to all dogs for the happiness and unconditional love they bring us, and a reminder to their humans that if we adopt their perky outlook, anything is paw-sible.

Other amazing insights include:
– Life can be ruff, but we are tough
– Diversity breeds success
– The best therapists are furry with four legs

Don’t let anxiety define who you are

In a world where we are constantly comparing our looks, our lifestyles, our jobs and our relationships with others, it can be easy to let worries get the better of us. The truth is, whether you’re sociable or solitary, extroverted or introverted, anxiety will 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 challenging the way you think to making positive lifestyle changes, this book is your starting point for a more carefree, content and confident you.

Inner peace is within your reach

A busy mind is one of the hazards of modern-day life, and it can be a huge drain on your energy and well-being. But be assured: whether you find it difficult to keep unwanted thoughts at bay or you’ve just got a hundred and one things to think about, there are ways to relax and unwind that can be learned, practised and perfected.

Filled with helpful tips, soothing statements and calming activities, How to Quieten Your Mind will put you back in the driving seat and help you to feel relaxed, more in control and at peace with yourself.

When people tell you to chill out or stop worrying, do you wish they would just shut up?
Because if it was that easy, you’d do it, right?
You are not alone, and there is a way to tackle your stress. Packed with tips, suggestions and quotes, this book will help give you the strength to beat the what-ifs and worries and
LIVE A LITTLE MORE EVERY DAY.

Worry less, live more

Worrying is a normal part of the human experience, and it can affect anyone, anywhere, at any stage of life. However, when worry starts to impact our mental and physical well-being, it’s time to do something about it.

In this book you will learn the benefits of mindfulness and meditation, how you can harness the power of positive thinking, and tips and techniques for managing daily stress.
Find out how to:
– Reframe your thoughts and approach stressful situations with greater ease
– Fine-tune your diet to increase your resilience
– Increase your happiness and self-confidence through exercise
– Release stress using relaxation techniques
– Build your own “worry toolkit” of effective coping strategies
– Make sustainable and lasting changes to your habits and behaviours

Manage your worry in all its guises with this comforting guide for a happier, healthier you. Ideal for anyone looking to cope with worry, develop stress-management techniques and form positive lifestyle habits.

This bright and bold book is all about celebrating you – your mind, your body, your amazing life

Feeling good starts from within, from recognizing your value, identifying your strengths and honouring your aspirations. A sense of self-worth helps you to navigate through life and achieve the very best for yourself – because that’s what you deserve!

It’s true you might not always feel that you, or your life, are amazing, but practising gratitude and investing time in your happiness can help you build a more positive, productive mindset.

Filled with simple tips, empowering statements, activities and advice, You Are Amazing is the perfect companion to kick-start your self-love journey.

Unlock your self-confidence and boost your mood by discovering…

– Three chapters that guide you through different amazing aspects of yourself
– Techniques and tips to boost self-esteem and confidence
– Activities that support self-reflection and realization
– All the reasons why you are totally AMAZING!

Finding calm is a journey, and even the best explorers sometimes need a guide along the way

Filled with calming quotes, centring statements and soothing tips and exercises, this journal encourages you to record and reflect upon your most serene moments and experiences. Guiding you through different aspects of your life, this book will help you find daily moments of calm, allowing you to take charge of your own well-being.

Achieving a sense of equilibrium and inner peace can prove elusive when so many demands and responsibilities are constantly vying for your attention. Discover the tools for finding harmony in all aspects of your life with practical tips on everything from managing everyday stress to finding a work/life balance that is right for you. This inspirational book will help you find ways to maintain a healthy diet and lifestyle and be more mindful of the wider world and your impact upon it, while making sure there is always room for ‘me’ time.

Balancing your life is essential to your health and well-being, and by applying a few simple concepts you will live your life at a pace that is comfortable and ultimately rewarding.

Infuse your day-to-day life with positivity and gratitude with this guided journal, filled with activities and inspiration to help you find joy in the simplest of things

You may not feel it, but inside you is a hidden optimist ready to break free and feel joy! It’s time to step out from under that dark cloud of self-doubt, rid yourself of toxic energy and draw out all the positives that life has to offer.

This journal will help you find joy and contentment through self-care and self-belief, while encouraging you to seek out and discover more of what makes you happy. Full of inspirational prompts and activities to help you reveal your inner positivity and confidence, this journal will unlock your potential.

Inside you will find:
– Top tips on how to stay positive
– Space to write your thoughts and help you find the silver lining
– Ideas and inspiration for self-care activities
– Positive quotes and affirmations for day-to-day life
Your positivity journey starts here.

Babies do wake at night; it’s nature’s way of keeping them safe – but you can help them to sleep better with some gentle guidance

A refreshed edition of the original, with added content and a new chapter, The Baby Sleep Guide maintains the gentle and logical approach to improve your baby’s sleep, whilst ensuring that everything captured in the book can be as accessible as possible to all those who are looking for some support in how to establish positive sleep habits.

The secret to helping babies sleep through the night is understanding their sleep cycles and natural rhythms. The Baby Sleep Guide provides simple and easy tips to help you establish positive sleep habits early on that will pay dividends in the long term.

It will guide you through responsive, gentle parenting techniques that emphasise the importance of nurturing your baby and always responding to their needs, while gradually encouraging a little sleep independence. Designed to be deliberately concise so you can find information at a glance, The Baby Sleep Guide offers clear solutions to ensure a good night’s sleep for everyone and will support you through the first year of your baby’s life.

We all feel sad sometimes, especially when things aren’t going so great. It can also be because our minds are dwelling on sad thoughts and we have too many of them, which can feel very uncomfortable and stop us from being happy and having fun.

The Happy Workbook is here to help by showing how to express feelings clearly and openly, and offers creative ways to focus on the good things in life and find some happiness in every day. This activity book will help you:

– Identify what makes you happy and sad with an emoji chart.
– Let go of sad thoughts by making a paper boat and watching it float away.
– Create your happy sanctuary in your bedroom.
– Immerse yourself in your very own happy memories book.
– Take pride in your achievements with medals to make and wear.