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A supportive guide filled with actionable tips and advice to open up the conversation around men’s mental health

The most powerful thing we can do to support our mental health is to talk about it

For all of us, our mental health is just as important as our physical health – so why do we feel so ashamed to talk about it? It’s time to end the stigma and the silence around mental health, and this clear, approachable guide is here to show you how.

From tips on navigating mental-health issues to advice on reaching out to others, this book is packed with guidance on how to look out for your well-being – as well as how you can help those around you.
Topics covered include:
– Anxiety, stress and depression
– Suicidal thoughts
– Self-care and mindfulness methods
– How to open up and communicate
– Where to seek further advice

With practical tips and valuable insights, this book will improve your awareness of mental health, offer tools and techniques to enable you to manage it better, and empower you to live a happier, healthier life.

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.

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.

Self-belief is the key to your greatness.

Packed with useful tips, positive affirmations and bite-sized biographies on women who rock, this book is a celebration of female strength and courage. No matter what your aims are for today, this month, this year or in life, it will encourage you to ignore the cynics, seize exciting opportunities and live a life that you love.

Do you think you might be going through the menopause? Are you confused by conflicting advice about HRT? Or are you unsure which natural alternatives are effective? In this easy-to-follow book, Wendy Green explains common physical and psychological symptoms and offers a holistic approach to help you deal with them, including simple dietary and lifestyle changes and DIY complementary therapies. Find out 50 things you can do today to help you cope with the menopause, including:
Ease hot flushes and reduce the risks associated with menopause Learn the truth about HRT and make informed choices Discover how to beat middle-age spread and look younger Find helpful organisations and products

Do you feel stressed?

Does your anxiety get in the way of life?

Are you ready for change?

It’s time to transform yourself from a worrier to a warrior! This no-nonsense guide will help you explore what is actually causing you stress and reprogramme your brain to cope positively and rationally with what life throws at you.

Packed with easy-to-follow advice, useful tips and empowering statements, this essential stress-busting toolkit will help you master your own thoughts and confidently give stress the middle finger.

Do you have a deep-rooted fear of flying, or would you simply like to be more relaxed when you get on a plane? In this informative and accessible guide, veteran airline pilot Captain Keith Godfrey and psychologist Dr Alison Smith welcome you aboard and take you through everything from take-off to touchdown, helping you to feel more confident and at ease when journeying by air. Many of the questions that trouble nervous flyers are addressed; for example:

• What is turbulence?
• Why are there so many unusual noises during a flight, and what are they?
• How does an aircraft stay in the air?
• What happens if an engine fails?
• How effective are air traffic controllers?

THE FAIRY TALE IS OVER


Are you sick of sickly sweet magical creatures and their fluffy outlook on life? So are these UNICORNS! See what really goes on behind the scenes in their MARSHMALLOW CANDYLAND – it’s weird, it’s twisted and it’s HILARIOUS. These unicorns are off duty and OFF THE SCALE!

Dream. Explore. Discover.

Take a leaf out of nature’s book and unleash your wild side with this essential guide. Packed with hundreds of exciting outdoor ideas and activities, from reading animal tracks to making your own campfire, this little book will guarantee lots of fun and adventure all year round.

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.

Does your child appear to put themselves down frequently?

Perhaps they have a tendency to think negatively and doubt their abilities?

Do they worry about what other children think about them?

These could be signs that your child is struggling with self-acceptance.

This practical guide combines proven cognitive behavioural therapy and mindfulness methods used by child psychologists in schools with simple activities to help your child to build on their self-belief. It’s aimed at children aged 7-11 because a lot happens in these years that can impact a child’s emotional well-being, not just now but for years to come.

Your child will be guided, with the help of Glow – a friendly and supportive character they can identify with – through fun and engaging activities which are interspersed with useful tips, inspirational statements and practical information for parents.

Does your child appear nervous in social situations?

Perhaps they worry a lot about what other people will think of them, or are sad and withdrawn?

Do they seem reluctant to partake in their usual interests and hobbies?

These could be signs that your child is struggling with low confidence.

This practical guide combines cognitive behavioural therapy and mindfulness methods with simple activities to help your child to improve their self-confidence. It’s aimed at children aged 7-11 because a lot happens in these years that can impact a child’s emotional well-being, not just now but for years to come.

Your child will be guided, with the help of Pip – a friendly and supportive character they can identify with – through fun and engaging activities which are interspersed with useful tips, inspirational statements and practical information for parents.

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

What if your next drink was written in the stars?

With this handy guide, you’ll be able to craft the perfect cocktail for your star sign.

In this divine blend of astrology and mixology, you’ll learn about your character traits and the cocktails that complement them. Packed with over 60 recipes and a spellbinding introduction to the zodiac, this book will help you deepen your connection with your inner self, learn more about your friends and find out how to create a delicious array of befitting, mystical drinks.

The ideal companion for every cocktail lover, Cosmic Cocktails will provide you with all the tools for experimenting with mixology and magic.

In this book, you will find:
– An introduction to astrology, including information on your sun, rising and moon signs
– The ideal cocktail match for you and your friends, with mystical spins on classic recipes, including the Margarita, Piña Colada, Martini and Mojito.
– Expert tips, tricks and techniques on blending each drink

Learn to talk to your child about their big feelings

We can all feel overwhelmed by big feelings, and this is especially true for children. They are still developing their emotional awareness and may struggle to manage their moods. While there’s nothing wrong with an emotionally sensitive child, it can make life a little more difficult for them if they become easily frustrated, cry more readily and experience low self-esteem and feelings of powerlessness. This guide will teach you the skills to nurture your child’s ability to notice, regulate and articulate their feelings in healthy, adaptive ways.

– Instil good sleeping and eating habits
– Help your child create a list of calming actions for when they feel angry or upset
– Introduce simple relaxation exercises
– Know when to seek support

You’re not alone in feeling lonely

In a world more connected than ever before, it can be hard to unravel why it is that you feel alone. The truth is, whether you’re sociable or solitary, extroverted or introverted, loneliness can 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 improving self-care to cultivating relationships, this book is here to help you break up with loneliness for good.

Have you ever wondered what fate has in store for you? Then let this beginner’s guide reveal the secrets of the mystical world of Tarot.

For hundreds of years, Tarot cards have been used as a tool for divination, and a way to cast light on life’s questions and challenges. Contrary to popular belief, anyone can read the Tarot. You don’t need to be psychic or spend years training, as the images on the cards are powerful and universal. The best way to get started is to dive right in.

This little book will guide you on your journey, introducing you to each of the 78 cards, with tips to help you decode their symbolism and remember their meanings. With advice on choosing your deck and tips on how to prepare and read your cards, The Little Book of Tarot has everything you’ll need to gain your first glimpse into the misty realms of the future.

It’s time to step inside the world of the Tarot and begin your voyage to self-discovery. What message will the cards hold for you?

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.

‘The secret of getting ahead is getting started.’ Mark Twain


Organise your stuff and organise your life – you’ll soon see the results.


This book tells you exactly how to get your sh*t together, so you can be the best version of yourself.
Use its winning blend of super-achievable life hacks, motivating quotations and lots of good sh*t to kick-start your transformation.

Menopause isn’t always an easy journey, but this accessible guide will help you to take your next steps with confidence. With wide-ranging and practical advice for every experience, including simple lifestyle and dietary changes you can make today, find out how to:

– Find relief from hot flushes
– Boost your mental outlook and feel more positive
– Reduce the health risks associated with menopause
– Discover how to beat middle-aged spread and look younger
– Learn the truth about HRT and make informed choices
– Look to a positive future postmenopause

Achieve the relief you need

All of us deal with stress in our daily lives, but the good news is that we can actually do something about it. This book of easy-to-follow tips gives you the tools and techniques you need to understand what’s stressing you and reshape the way you respond. Find out how to:
– Handle the pressures of your workplace
– Bring greater balance to your home life
– Fine-tune your diet to increase your resilience
– Boost your well-being through exercise
– Feel calmer by using relaxation techniques

In this easy-to-follow book, Wendy Green explains how food intolerances, gut infections, bacterial imbalance, stress and hormones contribute to IBS, and offers practical advice and a holistic approach to help you deal with the symptoms. From simple dietary and lifestyle changes to DIY complementary therapies, find out 50 things you can do today to help you cope
with IBS, including:




Identify your IBS triggers and learn how to manage them


Choose beneficial foods and supplements


Manage stress and relax to reduce flare-ups


Learn which types of exercise can help to relieve symptoms


Find helpful organisations and products