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

Top Tips for Brides presents ingenious ideas for the any bride-to-be, covering the ever-so-stressful months preceding the wedding – including the hen party and choosing your attire – to the big day itself.

A fabulous collection of life-affirming quotes to uplift and inspire anyone who needs a little shot of courage, self-belief and confidence

Sometimes it’s easy to lose sight of the things that make us special, but you are unique and wonderful just as you are, and the wise words in these pages are here to inspire you to find your zest for life. This little book of uplifting quotations will help you celebrate what makes you sparkle, shine and stand out from the crowd.

From Judy Garland to Jim Morrison, these carefully chosen quotes come from an inspiring array of awesome thinkers, powerful people and insightful celebrities. Featuring a vibrant design to bring out your inner pizzazz, Never Lose Your Sparkle is sure to deliver a dose of dazzle to every day.

Let this pocket-sized package of positivity inspire you to stand tall and be your best self, because there’s no one quite like you!

Do you want to be a more amazing you? Tap into the power of happiness every day with this useful collection of self-care ideas, well-being tips, mindful activities and inspiring words. From exercising well to positive thinking, this little book will help you be your best self.

Dive into this beautiful ABC of tips to discover the art of positive thinking

A is for affirmation.
B is for believe.
C is for compliment.

There’s magic in making the best out of a bad situation, no matter what life throws at you. Luckily, there are plenty of little things you can do to brighten your outlook and bring a ray of sunshine to every moment. Whether you choose to try laughter therapy, take a digital detox or tap into the power of nature, this charming A-Z guide will help your inner optimist thrive, and show you how to bring more positivity into every day.

Within these pages, you will find:
– An A-Z of simple tips to help you boost positive thinking
– A raft of calming affirmations and wise words to inspire you
– Activity ideas and fill-in sections to start you on your journey

With ideas to nourish your mind, body and spirit, this little book will help you achieve a more balanced attitude to life and be positively you.

Strong. Smart. Fierce. Full of fire.

This bold and brazen little book is a salute to strong women everywhere – the ones that raised us, the ones that support us, the ones that show the world just how tough women can be

Strength comes in many shapes and sizes, from physical power and mental toughness to quiet and composed confidence. You can be gentle and powerful; you can be calm and resilient; you can be shy but rock-solid in your beliefs.

The empowering quotes and rousing affirmations in this book honour assertive and brave women everywhere. They will light a fire that helps you supercharge your confidence, lift your vibe and celebrate your power.

Packed with uplifting, inspirational mantras such as:
– Empowered women empower women
– Strong women don’t have “attitudes” – we have standards
– Behind every successful woman is her tribe of supportive sisters
– Nothing is mightier than a woman who knows her worth
– Never apologize for your power
– A strong woman supports herself. A stronger woman supports everyone around her.

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.

Find a sense of peace 365 days of the year with this little book of simple tips and encouraging quotes

When you are ready to take the first step to understand your past pain, this book will support you on your healing journey, helping you to find your way back to yourself, come to terms with the past and look to the future with hope and positivity.

Discover practical guidance for a variety of self-care practices and learn how to incorporate these into your daily routine. Within these pages you will uncover:

– Ideas to restore your mental, emotional and physical well-being
– Simple breathing exercises and grounding rituals to help reduce stress and anxiety
– How to find joy in the everyday to lift your spirits
– Insightful quotes to help you connect with your inner strength

With 365 Days of Healing, you will feel empowered to change your story, recover from past traumas and take charge of your life all year round.

‘Believe you can and you’re halfway there.’
Theodore Roosevelt

This inspirational little book is packed with uplifting and positive quotations to spur you into action and give you a high-five. Let nothing stop you and nobody knock you, because you’re awesome – and don’t you forget it!

This book includes over 60 prompts and ideas to help you pause for peace and connect to calm every single day – and each tip takes no longer than five minutes

Pockets of calm are all around us, even on the busiest of days – and they’re easy to find when you know where to look. All you need is five minutes. Guiding you through each stage of your day, these soothing rituals will help you to recentre yourself and rise above everyday stresses.

Tips include:
– How to incorporate mindfulness into your routine
– Starting the day with a relaxation exercise and a calming mantra
– Visualizing what calm looks like to you
– Writing down your worries to gain focus and perspective

Even the smallest moment of calm can transform your outlook, so whether you follow one tip or many, you’re sure to de-stress, boost your well-being and find clarity and calm every day.

Self-care is the essential action of looking after your mind, body and soul.

Dip into this book whenever your energy is flagging and choose one of its many quick and easy self-care tips, from gaining strength with invigorating walks and delicious, healthy food to treating yourself to a slow evenings of face masks and hot soaks. This soothing collection of self-care ideas and inspiring words contains the pick-me-up you need.

It’s time to rethink routine and step out of your comfort zone

Life has a habit of getting in the way of us really living. While many of us are focused on the end goal, the possibilities of the here and now can often pass us by.

Let this exquisite collection of photographs, simple prompts and mindful mantras inspire you to refresh your daily rhythms and embrace whatever opportunities come your way. After all, life is a journey, not a destination.

These entertaining collections gather together the wisest and wittiest quotations from some of Britain’s best-loved historical figures. Packed with humorous, perceptive and compelling quotes, they are sure to delight readers everywhere.

Clear away the clutter of takeaway tins and bring a new dawn to your student kitchen with this fresh edition of the original Student Grub cookbook – the original (and best!) cookbook for university newbies. As essential in every student’s kitchen as shot glasses and hangover cures, this easy-to-follow guide contains everything from basic recipes to world cuisine.

Whether you need inspiration for a post-pub snack or want to impress your date with a three-course culinary spectacular, this book will help launch you into a lifetime of good food.

The dogs in this book won’t be donning red cloaks and tight, blue costumes. But they do have extraordinary abilities and out-of-this-world stories that make them super in their own right.

From fictional dogs to war-time dogs, faithful dogs to working dogs, life-saving dogs to dogs in space and science, the stories in this book tell the adventures of courageous, trustworthy and dutiful dogs, reminding us of the true worth of having a canine as a companion.

There’s been a revolution in the family; it’s now all about the kids.
We’ve moved on from children being ‘seen and not heard’, but we’re now plagued with the worry of ending up with ‘that child’ – the one who’s running amok and is ill-prepared for life.
 
This book combines contemporary and traditional childrearing methods, bringing fresh thinking to some of the essential parenting issues of our time:
• Managing screen use
• Encouraging independence
• Finding the balance between school and play
• Compromising between parenting that’s pushy and not involved enough
• Establishing the ‘best of both worlds’ approach that
works in the modern world for modern families.
 
In this manifesto of new old-fashioned parenting there’s no pandering, no spoiling, and definitely no dinosaur-shaped chicken nuggets at dinner time.

Discover empowering self-love wisdom from the internet’s beloved mushroom frog in this beautiful deck of 52 affirmation cards

“I am as worthy of my dreams as anyone else!”

The little frog is here! This adorable amphibian has all the words you ever needed to hear to help your self-love flourish. Whether you’re looking for gentle pearls of wisdom for hard days, or encouraging affirmations to help heal your inner child, this deck of cards is overflowing with beautiful reminders that you deserve to treat yourself with love and care.

Created by the California-based artist Maybell Eequay, this thoughtful deck of cards is a perfect compassionate gift for yourself or others. Inside you will find:
– 52 cards, each one featuring a loving affirmation and a hand-drawn illustration of the little frog
– A high-quality wooden stand to display the cards in your home
– A thoughtful booklet with self-care advice

Allow the words of the little frog to kindle cosy, happy feelings, and remind you of your inner strength and goodness.

Spark steamy discussions and add a dash of spice to any date night with this deck of 52 erotic conversation starters!

Dive into a world of passion and pleasure with these naughty ice breakers, designed to ignite the flames of curiosity and deepen connections. Ranging from playful to provocative, each card unveils a tantalizing question or scenario, encouraging participants to share their most intimate fantasies, desires and experiences, for a truly unforgettable night.

Ideal for couples seeking to enhance their connection or adventurous groups looking to push boundaries, these cards promise to elevate your conversations to new, thrilling heights. From steamy hypotheticals to tempting confessions, the Dirty Date Deck is sure to unleash the passion and set tongues wagging.

Questions include:
– What is the kinkiest thing anyone has asked you to do?
– Have you ever had an erotic dream about someone you shouldn’t have?
– What is one dirty truth about you that no one knows?

Dive in – a world of pleasure awaits you!

Box contains 52 playing cards with kinky questions, plus a 4-page booklet.

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.

Tune in to you

This tracker is a useful tool to help you map out your overall well-being over time. Whether you want to check in with yourself and track daily habits or learn about what shapes your emotions, this book is the perfect place to start.

With monthly trackers to record sleep, exercise and more, plus a selection of activities to let your creativity flow, this journal helps you practise daily self-care for lasting health and happiness.

Appreciate the little things
Believe in your personal power
Connect with nature

Squeeze every drop out of each moment and live life to the full by discovering the art of mindfulness. Learn new ways to connect with yourself and the world around you and reignite a sense of wonder in the everyday with this practical ABC of illustrated tips for mindful living.

If you want to know your Freud from your Jung and your Milgram from your Maslow, strap in for this whirlwind tour of the highlights of psychology. Including accessible primers on:

– The early thinkers who contributed to psychological ideas and the birth of modern psychology
– Famous (and often controversial) experiments and their repercussions
– What psychology can teach us about memory, language, conformity, reasoning and emotions
– The ethics of psychological studies
– Recent developments in the modern fields of evolutionary and cyber psychology.

This illuminating little book will introduce you to the key thinkers, themes and theories you need to know to understand how the study of mind and behaviour has sculpted the world we live in and the way we think today.

Celebrate the richness of modern queer culture and its vast history with this fascinating introduction to all the essential elements that helped sculpt the LGBTQ+ community up to the present day, including:
– the amazing stories of queer pioneers like Marsha P. Johnson, celebrities, game-changers and unsung heroes alike
– the essential LGBTQ+ timeline of queer world history
– the biggest queer culture festivals and events in the world
– classic works of queer art, literature, music, TV and film

This cheerful collection shines a light on the rich variety of elements that form The Queeriodic Table.

Calmness is within your reach.

With a little bit of help, the methods of truly relaxing your mind and body, of letting go of stresses and strains, can be learned, practised and perfected.

Bursting with tips, centring statements and soothing activities, How to Be Calm will help you to feel more at ease in the world and better equipped to deal with the things that really matter.

Let’s get it on!

Make your love life sizzle with this collection of mind-blowing sex positions inspired by the classic Eastern book of erotica. With positions ranging from slow and sensual to frisky and fun, this book features all the classics as well as adventurous new positions to try. You’ll never want to go back to missionary again.

The original Kama Sutra was an ancient text that provided insights into finding happiness and fulfilment with your partner – but it also depicted varied sexual positions and techniques, for a satisfying sex life. Saving you from spending your vital energy on wading through any non-raunchy teachings, this little book contains a hand-picked selection of the best and most exhilarating positions for any kind of mood. Find out all about such delights as:
– The Lap of Luxury
– The Glowing Triangle
– The Splitting Bamboo
– The Crouching Tiger
– The Ascent to Desire
May this book help you to open your mind (as well as your legs). Remember – make love, not war!