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How to Eat an Elephant
The life-changing power of managing anxiety, one bite at a time.In 2018, India Sturgis – successful journalist, mother and wife – was admitted into the Priory hospital with anxiety so crippling she was deemed a risk to herself. On her slow journey back to herself, it became clear to her that anxiety doesn’t discriminate, anyone can suffer from it regardless of external circumstances – but anyone can learn to cope with it too.On her personal journey to uncover the coping strategies that work, India tried every imaginable avenue: antidepressants, benzodiazepines, psychotherapy, group therapy, art therapy, drama therapy, CBT, aromatherapy, mindfulness, meditation, hypnosis, EFT, talking therapy, cranial electrotherapy stimulation, neurofeedback, photobiomodulation, supplements, changing her diet, yoga, cold water swimming and more. She combines this personal exploration with the latest medical and lifestyle thinking from world leading experts to produce a clear-sighted, comprehensive and – ultimately – human look at anxiety. This is what it’s like to be in the grip of chronic anxiety – and come out the other side.
Hoax
'An entertaining read that vividly brings to life its motley cast of rogues, frauds and unfortunates' The Times'Scintillating ... a thrill ride through the filthy streets and dank rooms of Georgian England where the lies and deceptions that fooled a nation were born' Hallie Rubenhold, author of The Five Here lies Fanny Lynes, whose whispers from beyond the grave set London alight with scandal. Here swings Mary Bateman, who lived a life of lies - and died a prophetess and murderer. Here stands Mary Willcocks. Or is it Anne Burgess? Or Princess Caraboo, from the distant island of Javas? ghost. A witch. A princess. This is a story of those who lie. And of those who choose to believe them. The discoveries of the Enlightenment unsettled as much as they excited. New truths challenged longstanding beliefs. Rationalism jarred with superstition. Which voices would be heard in this ferocious battle for certaint? rom the chaos, three women and their hoaxes rose as symbols of terror and fascination. But were the lies surrounding Fanny Lynes, Mary Bateman and Mary Willcocks entirely of their own making? Why were the public transfixe? uestioning culpability and complicity, Pelling's engrossing history of this great age of the hoax reveals a veiled world of moral panic, tall tales and true crime, and holds a mirror to our own turbulent relationship with truth.
El Mal de Ojo
Exploración contemporánea de una de las formas más legendarias de magia popular• Explora el Mal de Ojo y rastrea sus orígenes en la antigüedad y a lo largo de una extraordinaria diversidad de culturas y tradiciones• Ensena a los lectores a identificar la presencia del Mal de Ojo, las formas de erradicarlo y la manera de producirlo en los demás, si así se desea• Examina el uso de amuletos y talismanes de protección contra el Mal de Ojo, así como su notable prevalencia en los disenos de joyería popularDurante más de 5000 anos el Mal de Ojo ha estado presente en casi todas las culturas. Con orígenes que se remontan hasta el antiguo Cercano Oriente, esta creencia universal se define como una maldición o fuerza negativa que se transmite a través de una mirada y surge de la más humana de las emociones: la envidia. Millones de personas caen víctimas de este hechizo y buscan maneras de protegerse de él o contrarrestar sus efectos. En esta exploración moderna de una de las formas más conocidas y temidas de magia tradicional, el periodista y practicante de brujería popular Antonio Pagliarulo analiza qué es, sus causas y, más importante aún, cómo evitarla. Conocido como evil eye, malocchio, matiasma y de muchas otras maneras, el Mal de Ojo suele ser malinterpretado y culpado de varias dolencias físicas, inexplicables rachas de mala suerte y todo tipo de miserias humanas. Esta esclarecedora guía es un curso completo de magia donde el lector aprenderá los antiguos rituales que han servido a incontables generaciones. También ofrece una minuciosa compilación de amuletos—como la hamsa, el cornicello italiano, el azabache e imágenes de distintos santos—para salvaguardarse de esta energía negativa. Conjuros, oraciones y hechizos aumentan la resistencia contra el Mal de Ojo y fortalecerán el conocimiento de los practicantes experimentados, además de introducir en el ámbito de la protección y la autoconsciencia a quienes se interesen por primera vez en estos temas. Lleno de anécdotas, costumbres tradicionales, sabiduría mística y consejos prácticos, El Mal de Ojo ayudará a que el lector se blinde contra la destructiva y persistente fuerza de este misterioso fenómeno.
Hey Man
“If all that follows reads like a love story, that's what it was...”Hey Man is the story of Ian and Tommy, whose rich and tender friendship stretches across three fateful decades. Their story begins in 1989, when seventeen-year-old Dubliner Ian finds himself lodging with thirty-year-old actor Tommy in London. A summer of long nights and early mornings leaves an indelible mark on them both. Then, the adventure ends. Tommy vanishes, and Ian is left with the ache of something unfinished. When they meet again in Dublin, fifteen years later, Ian is Brother Eugene, a Benedictine monk searching for meaning in devotion, while Tommy is navigating fame, divorce, and his familiar restlessness. The old spark is there—but so are the questions: what did they mean to each other, and why does it still matte? t Tommy’s sixtieth birthday, with illness casting its shadow, the truths long buried rise to the surface. Tender and devastating, Hey Man is a meditation on the mysteries of male friendship and the bonds that shape a life. An ode to male friendship—wise, wry, poetic, and deeply moving.
You and Me and the Peanut-Butter Beast
Dive into a laugh-out-loud adventure with You and Me and the Peanut-Butter Beast – the second book in the action packed, hilarious, highly-illustrated You and Me series. From the author behind the multi-million bestselling Treehouse series, Andy Griffiths, this book puts YOU the reader right into the middle of the adventure!Highly illustrated by Bill Hope in a comic book style, perfect for fans of Dogman and Bunny vs Monkey. Hey, you – yes, you!Remember when we found that really deep hole and you jumped in and I had to jump in to rescue you and at the bottom of the hole we found the cave of the legendary Peanut-Butter Beast? That was one of our deepest – and most dangerous – adventures ever!What? You don’t remembe? ell, have I got a story for you!Let me remind you how it all went down . . . and down . . . and down . . . and down . . . Don't miss You and Me in their first action-packed, bonkers adventure, The Land of Lost Things!
Love & Life
Poet and writer Abi Woldeab’s purpose is simple: create a space where everyone can find solace, inspiration, and guidance to not only survive the chaos of the world but to thrive within each of our own universes. With her debut collection of poetry, she does just that. Abi Woldeab has built a thriving community online by sharing her diaristic musings on faith, love, and life through engaging video content. In her debut collection, Love & Life: A Poetic Journey Back to Truth, she brilliantly condenses the magic of her online presence into pocket-sized poems, meditations, and writing prompts that you can take with you along your own personal journey of self-discovery and reclamation. No matter where you are along your path, Abi invites you to join the movement from chaos to truth, sharing and creating space for one another every step of the way.
Awaken Your Power Within
'Gives you the courage, confidence and clarity to truly transform your life' JOE WICKSCHOSEN BY WOMAN&HOME AS ONE OF THEIR 30 BEST SELF-CARE BOOKS FOR 2022'You are an infinite being with infinite potential. All you need to do is open yourself to a new consciousness, a true vision of who you really are and awaken to the power within'From leading health and performance coach, Gerry Hussey, comes a powerful guide to transforming your mind, body and soul. In Awaken Your Power Within, Gerry tells an open, honest and mind-blowing story of self-discovery that takes us inside the heart and mind of a young boy who dared to ask deeper questions about the mind and soul. Bringing together insights from psychology, neuroscience, gut health, quantum physics, mindfulness and philosophy, the book shows you how to break free from limiting and self-destructive habits and reclaim your inner world, so that you can live as your truest and most powerful self. From letting go of the fear of not being enough to opening up a deeper level of consciousness, Awaken Your Power Within is a life-changing introduction to the limitless possibilities of which you are capable.
Ethical Ed Tech
Strategies and tools to integrate emerging technologies into K–12 classrooms in a way that benefits all Recognizing the unprecedented opportunities and complex ethical challenges of the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) and other technologies in K–12 education, Ethical Ed Tech provides a practical, actionable guide for K–12 educators seeking to integrate technology responsibly, equitably, and effectively. This book addresses the urgent need for ethical considerations in edtech, offering concrete strategies, case studies, and practical tools to empower teachers and school-based teams to make informed decisions that prioritize student wellbeing, privacy, and equitable access. Readers will learn how to: Examine real scenarios educators face daily, instead of abstract principlesIntegrate philosophical foundations with practical implementation steps to develop a comprehensive frameworkAddress emerging technologies like AI, biometrics, and VR to become forward-thinking classroom leadersIncorporate perspectives from administrators, teachers, parents, and studentsAccess and implement adaptable templates for classroom and school-wide technology policies Ethical Ed Tech is a timely, must-read resource for K–12 teachers, instructional coaches, and school-based teams navigating the ethical challenges of AI and emerging technologies. With real-world case studies and decision-making frameworks, it supports classroom-level choices and school-wide conversations alike. The book is also valuable for school leaders and other stakeholders who want to understand how AI is changing the educational landscape and impacting their policies.
An Apology For Roses
First published in 1973 and swiftly banned, John Broderick’s An Apology for Roses returns as one of the most audacious portraits of provincial Ireland ever written. Set in a midlands town where respectability masks obsession, corruption and thwarted desire, the novel follows the intersecting lives of Marie Fogarty – clever, restless, dangerously sure of her own charm – and Father Tom Moran, the charismatic curate drawn into her orbit. Around them spin the claustrophobic rituals of family, gossip, religion and commerce: suffocating drawing-rooms heated to excess, whispered devotions, clandestine meetings in lakeside chalets, nights of hunger, fear, exhilaration and betrayal. Broderick exposes the hypocrisies of Irish Catholic life with wit, psychological acuity and a fearless eye for the erotic and the grotesque. A novel banned in its own time for its frankness, An Apology for Roses stands now as a darkly glittering masterpiece, bold, unsettling, and unforgettably alive.
Shaolin Life
In a world of shortcuts, distractions and instant gratification, how do you focus on what truly matters? How do you discover your purpose and overcome your limit? iscover how to build you inner strength, grow your confidence, and achieve your goals using the core virtues of kung fu in the inspiring new book from the rising martial arts star, Sacha Wenk. Once feeling despaired and lost, Sacha Wenk discovered the art of Shaolin Kung Fu – following a path that offered him discipline, confidence and inner strength. Now, inspiring millions worldwide, he shares the ancient teachings that transformed his life. In Shaolin Life, Sacha reveals how these time-tested practices can help you build resilience, learn self-control and adapt to any situation. Structured around the five core virtues of Kung Fu – focus, courage, discipline, patience and humility – this inspiring guide provides you with accessible and practical tools to help you achieve the things you never thought you could. The power to change your life is already within. It’s time to unlock it.
Just One Look At You
The most heart-warming novel you'll read this year, from the Queen of Feelgood FictionVenice. The perfect setting for romance, and for secrets to be shared. Fen can't believe her luck. A luxury holiday with her beloved grandmother Disa - what could be more delightful? It doesn't cross her mind that she might fall in love. Or that love can bring complications . . . Jamie can't help it that women always fall for him, rather than for his kind-hearted friend Leon. Nor that only one of them got the looks (that would be Jamie). But how will he feel if the girl he's drawn to only has eyes for Leo? isa has a secret. A few weeks ago, an old letter in a file revealed a shocking truth about her late husband. She's come to Venice to find out more. There's news on the way that will reverberate through all their lives, as Jill Mansell's joyful, heartbreaking new novel takes readers on a roller coaster ride of emotion - and makes us believe in love again. Love for Just One Look At You:'Stunning, utterly beautiful . . . Jill at her absolute best. One of the most beautiful love stories I've ever read' Jo Thomas'A wonderful, fulfilling ride on a tidal wave of emotion . . . Guaranteed to flood your heart with all the feels' Milly Johnson'Sunshine in every line, a great big romantic read to sink into and enjoy - I loved it' Faith Hogan
More Than Enough
A woman confronts the surprising results of an ancestry test and begins to question the meaning of family and friendship in this wise, tender novel teeming with life—from the beloved New York Times bestselling author of After Annie. High school English teacher Polly Goodman can talk about everything and anything with the women in her book club, which is why they’ve become her closest friends and, along with her veterinarian husband, the bedrock of her life. Her students, her fraught relationship with her mother, her struggles with IVF—Polly’s book club friends have heard it all. But when they give Polly an ancestry test kit as a joke, the results match her with a stranger. Despite it seeming clear that this match is a mistake, Polly cannot help but comb through her own family history for answers. Then, when it seems that the book club circle of four will become three, Polly learns how friendships can change your life in the most profound ways. Written with Anna Quindlen’s trademark warmth, humor, and insight into the power of love and hope, More Than Enough explores how we find ourselves again and again through the relationships that define us. Praise for Anna Quindlen‘Leaves the reader feeling grateful, wide awake, lucky to be alive’ Michael Chabon‘Simply impossible to forget’ Alice Hoffman‘Qualities and shades of love are this writer's strong suit, and she has the unusual talent for writing about them with so much truth and heart’ Elizabeth Jane Howard‘Breathtaking... Quindlen writes superbly about families, grief and betrayal. I was completely mesmerised’ Lisa Jewell‘Engaging, immaculately constructed storytelling’ Guardian‘One of our most astute chroniclers of modern life’ New York Times Book Review‘Brave and beautiful’ The Times‘Her storytelling is exemplary’ Sunday Telegraph‘With relentless and dazzling brilliance, Quindlen grapples with the lancing pain and the swirls of disorientation experienced by anyone who has loved and lost’ Daily Mail‘A wise, closely observed, achingly eloquent book’ Huffington Post‘Overwhelmingly moving’ New York Times
Happy Friends: A Cute and Cosy Colouring Book
EMILY COXHEAD’S MISSION IS TO SPRINKLE A LITTLE BIT OF HAPPINESS ALL OVER THE PLANET. Celebrate life's special everyday moments with this cute colouring book, perfect for anyone, young or old, who wants to feel cosy and calm. With over 40 hand-drawn illustrations, each page of soothing colouring will help you to relax and unwind. All the cute animals, cosy scenes filled with cuddles, hot chocolates and sunny days will help you discover your creativity and focus on your wellbeing. So make your day feel brighter, kinder and better, and colour your happy!***Share the happiness with your little ones with more from Emily Coxhead:FIND YOUR HAPPY – A picture book for 3-5-year-olds to help discussions about feelings"Joyfully uplifting and beautiful." GIOVANNA FLETCHERFEEL YOUR HAPPY – A picture book for 3-5-year-olds for when life feels too much“I love Emily's positivity” MATT HAIGHAPPY DAYS – A collection of 365 joyful facts to brighten every day of the yearWinner of the Children's Choice Award at The Week Junior Book Awards 2025COLOUR YOUR HAPPY - a cute and cosy colouring book
The Life-Affirming Magic of Birds
‘This deeply personal book is a delight for those who already value our feathered friends and is a perfect introduction for those who are new to birding.’ – Caroline Quentin ‘A fresh, funny and deeply personal take on why birds matter, from an important new voice in nature writing.’ – Dr Stephen Moss Birdwatching is for everyone. Discover how simple, everyday encounters with birds can help you bond with the natural world. Whether it’s a brief encounter with a friendly robin or a curious wood pigeon perched on your windowsill, everyone has a bird story. Join nature and wildlife enthusiast Charlie Bingham as she travels the length and breadth of the UK, searching for oystercatchers on rooftops and peregrines on cathedral spires. Simply look up and become part of the awe-inspiring world that exists above us. Broken into twelve chapters, each covering a different bird and a different lesson, discover: How engaging with nature doesn’t require expertise, special equipment or remote settings. Practical advice and accessible ways to notice and interpret the birds around you. How birdwatching helped Charlie navigate grief, mental health, ADHD, financial strain and other major life challenges. Blending Charlie’s beautiful nature writing and personal anecdotes with relatable life lessons, this is the perfect book for all birdwatchers, or anyone who struggles to find motivation to get through the daily grind. Both a memoir and a practical guide to slowing down and noticing what’s around you, The Life-Affirming Magic of Birds reveals how even the smallest encounters with nature can offer a renewed sense of connection. ----------------------------------------------------------------------'Moving, informative, funning, evocative. Charlie's book will take you on a wonderful journey through the world of birds and the stories of those that live alongside them. Through her stories, you will be inspired to embark on your own journey and make a deeper connection with the natural world around you. An utter delight from start to finish.' – Miranda Krestovnikoff‘A beautifully written book that connects us to beauty and curiosity. It will fill your mind and make your heart sing like a nightingale.' – Robin Ince‘It reads as the instructions for a nature prescription, something the world needs more of.’ – Nick Baker
D’you Hear There!
A unique approach to describing life at sea in the Royal Navy. Despite the introduction of modern-day technology, Ships and Submarines of the Royal Navy still operate on the basis of main broadcast announcements, known in the Royal Navy as Pipes. Before the introduction of main broadcasts, a Crew (or Ship’s Company) would be alerted to forthcoming ship’s activity either using a Bosun’s Call (which is a small pipe or whistle) or a Bugle. Whilst those methods are still in place, and still used, a Pipe is now the term for any verbal announcement made over a ship’s main broadcast in the Royal Navy. This book aims to translate their meanings, not simply to make the seemingly incomprehensible understandable, but also to conjure up often humorous anecdotes that provide an insight into life at sea in the RN. Each Pipe is provided with a brief description of its meaning followed by longer observation of what it meant to different members of the Ship’s Company.
Solve the World’s Greatest Mysteries
Use your detective skills to beat the problems that have baffled experts for ages! It’s time to ask to the questions that have long needed answers such as – was the curse of Tutankhamun real? Where is El Dorado? Can we ever find Atlantis or the Fountain of Youth? A lot of events in history have great big question marks hanging over them, but not for long: not now you’re involved! Delve into the mysteries, weigh up the evidence, learn lots of great facts and ponder about the cases that have confuddled people for decades. This book is jam-packed with the facts behind twelve real-life cases, along with lots of cool, ridiculous and mind-blowing history, science and physics knowledge. You won’t want to stop until you’ve got to the bottom of these mysteries!
Labor
A powerful memoir of medicine, identity, and family secrets from an esteemed ob-gyn as she unravels her grandmother’s mysterious death while reimagining women’s health care from a mobile clinic—for readers of The Beauty in Breaking and The In-Between. In Labor: One Woman’s Work, Dr. Mary Afsari takes us on a deeply personal and transformative journey through her life as an ob-gyn. Set against the vivid backdrops of Portland, Oregon, and Shiraz, Iran, this powerful memoir intertwines the complexities of her professional life with the hidden truths of her family’s past, exploring the intersection of medicine, identity, and the enduring search for agency. The story begins in the bustling corridors of an Oregon hospital, where Mary dedicates herself wholeheartedly to her patients—often at great personal cost. At the same time, Mary uncovers a long-buried family secret: the tragic story of her grandmother Mehry’s death in 1950s Iran. This revelation propels her on a quest to untangle the threads of her family’s history while confronting the forces that have shaped her identity and her professional mission. As Mary struggles with the oppressive realities of the medical-industrial complex and the growing attacks on women’s reproductive rights, she chooses a path of bold defiance. Inspired by her grandmother’s legacy and her own commitment to compassionate care, she decides to take her work out of the hospital and on the road: she converts an RV into a mobile women’s health clinic. This innovative act allows her to deliver personalized, critical reproductive health care services across the Pacific Northwest, creating community and enduring friendships along the way. “When women don’t have a choice, bad things happen,” Mary writes. Labor is an intimate, immersive personal story, a rallying cry in a post-Roe world, and an inspiring example of what women can do when they do have a choice. Rich with the voices of her patients and the vibrant cultural threads of her Iranian heritage, Mary’s story challenges us to rethink the boundaries of health care and reclaim the autonomy of women’s bodies and lives. With warmth, insight, and humor, Labor ultimately offers a vision of transformation, resilience, and the power of reclaiming one’s path and saving other people’s lives in the process.
Heartwood
'An unforgettable treat' JANICE HALLETT'Beautifully written . . . moving and suspenseful' TIMES LITERARY SUPPLEMENT'Gripping . . . each strand adds tension and drama' GOOD HOUSEKEEPING'One of my favourite recent reads' BARBARA KINGSOLVER, GUARDIANIn the heart of the Maine woods, an experienced Appalachian Trail hiker goes missing. She is forty-two-year-old Valerie Gillis, who has vanished 200 miles from her final destination. Alone in the wilderness, Valerie pours her thoughts into fractured, poetic letters to her mother as she battles the elements and struggles to keep hoping. At the centre of the investigation is Beverly, the determined Maine State Game Warden tasked with finding Valerie. While Beverly is searching, Lena, a seventy-six-year-old birdwatcher in a retirement community, becomes an unexpected armchair detective. Roving between these compelling narratives, a puzzle emerges, intensifying the frantic search, as Valerie's disappearance may not be accidental. 'Fast-paced and full of grace . . . a memorable meditation on the forms of care' SARAH MOSS'A powerful story of being lost in the wilderness' SAINSBURY'S MAGAZINE'An absolute must-read' ELIN HILDEBRAND
Famous Five Colour Short Stories: The Lost Kittens
The Five are learning how to rollerblade, but their practice comes to a halt when they find some lost kittens in the park! Where could they have come from? It''s up to the Five to help these mischievous kittens find their mother before they cause more chaos than they already have.Set in the world of Enid Blyton''s best-loved series, this newly created story follows Julian, Dick, Anne, George and Timmy the dog on a special new adventure. The story is broken down into short chapters with vibrant, full-colour illustrations on every page - perfect for shared reading or for newly confident readers to enjoy independently.Also look out for: The Birthday Adventure, Five to the Rescue!, Five and the Runaway Dog, Message in a Bottle, Timmy and the Treasure, The Mysterious Noise, Five and the Missing Prize and The Library Mystery, illustrated by Becka Moor, as well as The Painting Puzzle, Trouble at the Farm and The Scavenger Hunt illustrated by Jennifer Jamieson.Enid Blyton''s eight original short stories about the Famous Five are also available as early readers illustrated by Jamie Littler. Collect them all: A Lazy Afternoon, George''s Hair Is Too Long, Well Done, Famous Five, Five and a Half-Term Adventure, When Timmy Chased the Cat, Five Have a Puzzling Time, Good Old Timmy and Happy Christmas, Five!***The Famous Five®, Enid Blyton® and Enid Blyton''s signature are registered trade marks of Hodder & Stoughton Limited. No trade mark or copyrighted material may be reproduced without the express written permission of the trade mark and copyright owner.
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