Great explorers are known for their hard-earned skills and meticulously honed character traits which have made their astonishing endeavours possible. Valuable lessons are waiting to be learned from the feats attained by the most revered names in exploration - from legendary adventurers such as Ernest Shackleton to lesser-known figures such as Junko Tabei. 'Life Lessons from Explorers' collects 15 of the most highly prized traits shared by those who...

These days meditation is not only practised and appreciated by more and more people, the world of science has also recognized its potential and started researching it in depth. It can help calm an agitated mind, an all-too-common feature of life in the 21st century. Our minds are working overtime as we tackle our to-do lists and spend stressful days at work. But with a little practice we can learn to let go of our thoughts, allowing us to relax completely....

Fearne Cotton's voice is familiar to millions, whether that's through television, radio or on her hugely successful 'Happy Place' podcast. Her voice is her career, her livelihood and the way she communicates with her audience and her loved ones. So, when Fearne's doctor told her she was at risk of needing a throat operation followed by two weeks of being unable to speak, she found herself facing a period of unexpected contemplation. As she considered...

Fearne Cotton seeks out the insight and advice of wise minds to explore what they can teach us to achieve happiness, connection and hope. Fearne weaves her own journey of discovery and personal stories with the deep knowledge, ancient practices and emotional tools of renowned spiritualists and thought leaders. With their help, she peels back layers of anxiety and self-limiting beliefs to find contentment and deeper meaning. Down-to-earth and relatable,...

With easy-to-use exercises and visualisation techniques, this is a practical psychological system in how to discover your own natural most powerful resources for self-care, self-belief and for taking control of your life.

My appearance hasn't changed but my entire outlook and attitude has. Finding self-acceptance hasn't always been easy. I was abandoned at birth with a facial difference that no plastic surgeon can fix. As I got older, I began to hate my face and the world that I lived in. Gradually, through trial and error, random moments with strangers (and some tragic haircuts!) I've found self-love. It doesn't matter who you are, what you look like, or where you...

Filled with characteristic warmth and humour, Jay talks about the life lessons that have helped him to find positivity and growth, no matter what he's found himself facing. Jay shares not only his adventures and escapades but also the way they have shaped his outlook and helped him to live life to the fullest. His insight and advice give you everything you need to be able to reframe your own circumstances and make the best of them.

Self-care has become a staple in women's lives. From juice cleanses to yoga workshops to luxury bamboo sheets, we are sold breezy fixes in pastel-coloured packages, and then made to feel at fault when they don't work, like there is something wrong with us. But we are not broken: the game is rigged against us. And if we set aside those activities that don't serve us, we can all reconnect with ourselves and become agents of change in our lives. In 'Real...

'Work It Out' combines first-person lived experience with practical advice. Fiona shows us how to prioritise our mental health by finding the right purpose-centred career and how the internet has helped to make that possible.