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Pub. Date
2020
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During times of adversity, both global and personal, building a strong foundation of self-worth and resilience is essential in helping to prevent a downward spiral. In this friendly guide, renowned psychotherapist, Gael Lindenfield gives listeners the tools they need to weather the storm, bounce back and let the sunshine in. You will discover how to: recognise and address your inner demons, deal with feelings of failure, address negative self-talk,...
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Pub. Date
2023
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Here are the seven rules to follow to realise your true purpose in life - distilled by Arnold Schwarzenegger from his own journey of ceaseless reinvention and extraordinary achievement, and available for absolutely anyone. The world's greatest bodybuilder. The world's highest paid movie star. The leader of the world's sixth largest economy. That these are the same person sounds like the setup to a joke. But this is no joke. This is Arnold Schwarzenegger....
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Quercus
Pub. Date
2024
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In 'Bill Bailey's Remarkable Guide to Happiness', Bill explores the nature of happiness and ways to be, well, happy. Being Bill Bailey however, he does so in his own, remarkable, Bill Bailey way. From paddle-boarding down the Thames in a Santa hat, to wild swimming in a glacial river, Bill considers the exhilaration of the outdoors, as well as the quieter pleasures of clearing out your moth-eaten grey t-shirts. He attempts to see beyond the mumbo-jumbo...
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Murdoch Books
Pub. Date
2023
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Future-proof your mindset and sharpen your performance with science-based tools from one of Australia's top corporate wellness providers. Who has time for self-care? Chelsea Pottenger didn't. In May 2015, the successful entrepreneur found herself battling postnatal depression so severe, she landed in a psychiatric hospital. Determined to overhaul her wellbeing, Chelsea dived headfirst into the study of mindfulness and meditation. She radically shifted...
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Hello there! Hayley Morris here. Or you might know me as the Brain Girl, and don't be fooled - it's not because I'm outrageously smart. Just an avid overthinker. In this book, I've overthought absolutely everything so you don't have to. I'll be talking about dating to discharge, mental health to menstrual cups. I might not be able to banish your anxiety or make you feel 100% comfortable in your skin, but I hope I can at least give you a break from...
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Hodder Mobius
Pub. Date
2006
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A leading dermatologist shows how to find your own skin type and revolutionise the look and feel of your skin. With overviews of each skin type, simple questionnaires to determine your type, and illuminating case studies, this guide will lead you through the bewildering array of products and procedures.
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John Murray
Pub. Date
2024
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Leena Norms is a half-arser. A shave-one-legger. A rinse-the-plates-and-tell-herself-any-residual-dirt-will-improve -her-immune-system-er. And yet, she is determined to live better, build a career, strengthen her relationships, be good to her body, sort out her wardrobe, find meaningful hobbies, act on her ethics, and live a full, passionate, varied life. And it's possible. 'Half-Arse Human' will show you to harness the power of considered chaos and...
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Clipper Audiobooks
Pub. Date
2022.
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This is not a straightforward memoir. Instead, it is a book that distills the processes and tactics Anthony 'Staz' Stazicker gathered throughout his career in the Special Forces - gunfights, door-kicking operations, and against-the-odds escape - and how these hard lessons informed his later successes with multi-million pound start-up clothing company ThruDark. It provides a mission plan for how the intelligence Staz gathered can bring next-level results...
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Vermilion
Pub. Date
2023
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'Joyrider' is Angela's deeply personal ode to joy. It teaches us that by appreciating the small, incremental positives in life, our mindset can change for the better. Angela shares anecdotes from her personal journey, as well as her failsafe toolkit to help you find self-compassion, practice gratitude and stop people pleasing, so you can finally start living your best, most authentic life.
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Cornerstone Press
Pub. Date
2025
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Where do I want to live? What career should I start? Who do I want to marry? Do I want children? These are examples of some of life's biggest and most talked about decisions. But what about the 35,000 other decisions that the average person makes every single day? In this five-part guide, Adrienne Adhami - author, podcaster, digital entrepreneur - empowers her readers to make these incremental decisions with more purpose and impact. Adrienne is a...
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Simon & Schuster
Pub. Date
2022
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Apply the knowledge of 'The Secret' to three key areas of your life with this 3-in-1 masterclass guide to attracting fulfilling relationships, the best health and more money from author Rhonda Byrne. She presents many inspiring examples of real-life cases from people who have used 'The Secret' to achieve personal happiness, wellbeing, and success.
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Straightforward Co Ltd
Pub. Date
[2022]
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This updated edition deals with the practical arrangements necessary after a death. Factual yet sympathetic, the guide is comprehensive and is suitable for anyone who wishes to gain knowledge of this area. The following areas are covered in detail: Death and the registration of death; The role of the coroner after a bereavement; Organising a funeral; Different funerals - different faiths; Events after the funeral; Dealing with the dead persons estate....
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Vermilion
Pub. Date
2021
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Not everything goes the way we want it to - the world or people around us sometimes just spin out of control. Just consider the COVID pandemic for starters. Or how about that mad neighbour you have living next-door to you? Or when work seems to be going down the toilet when the competition keep outsmarting you? So how do you handle everything life throws your way when you'd really prefer to tell everyone to get stuffed? Thomas Erikson will help you...
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John Murray
Pub. Date
2024
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A game-changing, practical guide to the psychology behind your spending habits, revealing how to manage your money without missing out on the things you love. Have you ever avoided looking at your banking app after a big night out? Placed an online order during a late-night doom scroll? Or felt helpless when your new budget simply failed to stick, despite your best intentions? If this sounds familiar, this is the book for you.
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Clipper Large Print Books
Pub. Date
2021.
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For many of us, the last time we learned a new skill was during childhood. We live in an age which reveres expertise but looks down on the beginner. Upon entering adulthood and middle age, we begin to shy away from trying new things, instead preferring to stay nestled firmly in our comfort zones. Beginners asks the question: why are children the only ones allowed to experience the inherent fun of facing daily challenges? And could we benefit from...
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Cornerstone Press
Pub. Date
2023
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In this warm, practical, and witty book, psychotherapist Philippa Perry shows you how to approach life's big problems. How do you find and keep love? What can you do to manage conflict better? How can you get unstuck and cope with change and loss? What does it mean to you to be content? Are other people just annoying or are you the problem? With a healthy dose of sanity, Philippa Perry's compassionate advice could help you become a happier, wiser...
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Vermilion
Pub. Date
2021
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When faced with a life-changing decision do you find that all too often your choice is hasty and you come to regret it? Or perhaps you avoid making choices at all costs from fear that you'll make the wrong one? Laurence Alison and Neil Shortland have spent their careers studying some of the hardest choices that people have to make in some of the most high-pressured environments. 'Decision Time' takes the decision-making techniques used in war rooms...
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Zaffre
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Millie is a perfectionist. She's happy, she's successful - and, with a great support network of friends and family (and a very grumpy cat) around her, she's never lonely. She has her dream job at a big tech firm and is on track to become the company's youngest ever Innovation Director. The last thing she needs is romance messing up her perfectly organised world. Besides, normal people just don't have romantic relationships. Everyone knows that being...
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Penguin Life
Pub. Date
2022
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During his 20 years as a GP, Dr Rangan Chatterjee has seen first-hand how motivation isn't always enough for us to maintain a healthy lifestyle. It's only when we learn how to support our own mental wellbeing and cultivate core happiness that these choices become easy. In his latest book, Dr Chatterjee shares cutting-edge insights into the science of happiness and reveals 10 simple ways to put you back in control of your health. It features real-life...