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Surfing, swimming, fishing, we can't help but spend time in, or near, water. And now, growing scientific evidence for blue health supports what many of us already feel: being around water is good for us. Nick Hounsfield, the visionary founder of inland surfing lake, The Wave, knows this better than most. Shortly after it opened, he suffered a stroke, at the age of 46. Much of his recovery was in the water. In Do Blue, Nick tells his inspiring story, alongside Abby Richardson who overcame a fear of waves to find calm in cold water dips. Together they share practical ways to reconnect to blue, wherever you live, and meet the communities and individuals championing wellbeing through water. From the flow state of surfing, to the mindfulness of fishing and the exhilaration of cold water immersion, Do Blue reveals a multitude of ways to unlock the power of blue. Ready to dive in?

If you're reading this, chances are that you or someone you know has lost something. Not your keys or umbrella. Something more. A job. A marriage or a relationship. A child leaving home. Your health or identity. Some losses we anticipate, others completely blindside us. Sue Deagle's loss was sudden and life changing. With no roadmap, She turned to philosophers, scientists, even the military for guidance. Now, she shares her unique approach and provides the tools, strategies and mindset to help you move forward. Discover: - The 3 common phases: cocoon, adapt and emerge - An innovative playbook to draw from - Ways to better support others. Do Loss is an essential guide to navigating all forms of loss. Find a pathway through, towards a different kind of great.

Blunt kitchen knives. Rusty tools. Dry, brittle wooden boards. We all have them. But maintaining your stuff is easy ? when you know how.Professional knife sharpener Gareth Heaton draws from many hours of practical experience at his kitchenware business Community Cutlery, to provide step-by-step instructions on how to look after your tools. Using whetstones and other abrasives, you will make kitchen knives sharper, more effective and safer to use ? and discover the hidden joy of maintaining the things you own.In Do Maintain, you will learn to:Sharpen kitchen, pocket and serrated knivesMaintain scissors, secateurs and other garden toolsTreat wooden handles and chopping boardsSeason cast-iron cookwareSo, stop neglecting those tools you rely on every day, break the cycle of buy and replace, and start looking after those well-worn, cherished items that make your life easier.

New to the popular Do Books collection, Vedic Meditation expert Jillian Lavender shares how a daily reset helps us become more calm, creative and energized.Sometimes life can feel like a lot. Even on a good day you will experience some stress and fatigue. The nature of modern living guarantees it. The crucial question is not how to manage or avoid it, but how quickly can you reset and recover?The answer lies within.Meditation is the most powerful tool to reset your system; to get past the noise, arrive at a state of inner mental quiet and tap into a virtually unlimited reservoir of energy and creative potential.Jillian Lavender is one of the world''s most experienced teachers of Vedic Meditation. In Do Reset, you will discover how this ancient practice can help you maintain your sense of self, provide clarity and move forward.Meditation is not about detaching from life. It''s about becoming more dynamic and engaged in the world around you. Because how we respond to life''s challenges is becoming the defining skill of our age.?Helping people be their best has always been the thing that motivates me. In my experience, meditation is the tool that has the power to transform. I love seeing that process play out with others.?

"This book is a game-changer. It shifted my perception of what is healthy. Here''s a clue: it isn''t about weight. It will change you, for the better. It did me." ? Mark Shayler, author & sustainability consultantFrom the popular Do Books collection, an empowering guide to building a personalised plan for resilience and better metabolic health.So often we lack the vital nutrients to help sustain our modern lives. Sarah Bayliss is a nutrition expert specializing in metabolic health. In this book, she makes complex science beautifully simple and provides a wholefoods framework for nourishing meals that give our bodies what they need. Instead of complicated recipes, you''ll make small adjustments to your diet: just one thing a week. Discover:A 6-week plan that adapts to you and your scheduleThe importance of waking up wellHow to build a balanced plate for every mealNo more weighing or measuring food, just use your handsWhen we get the nutrients our bodies need, we think more clearly, have more energy, and feel better. So instead of asking, what do I want to eat? Ask, how do I want to feel today?

One morning in 2011, Libby DeLana stepped outside her New England home for a walk. She did the same thing the next day, and the next. It became a daily habit that has culminated in her walking over 25,000 miles the equivalent of the earth s circumference. In Do Walk, Libby shares the transformative nature of this simple yet powerful practice. She reveals how walking each day provides the time and space to reconnect with the world around us; process thoughts; improve our physical wellbeing; and unlock creativity. It is the ultimate navigational tool that helps us to see who we are beyond titles and labels, and where we want to go. With stunning photography, this inspiring and reflective guide is an invitation to step outside, and see where the path takes us.

This book is about working with other people. It s about making that experience a positive one. It s about how a happy, engaged and motivated team becomes an unstoppable force. In Do Team, entrepreneur Charlie Gladstone draws on three decades of experience as an employer of over 100 people and father of six, to share practical, honest and insightful advice on such matters as: Choosing the right people; Getting through tough times; Team building for introverts; The power of (very) small teams; Why good manners and kindness matter most. With easy-to-follow entries on hiring, gentle leadership, emotional intelligence and retaining a sense of humour, Do Team will help you get the best from everyone so that you, your team and your business can thrive.

The world of business is changing. The single pursuit of profit at any cost has been replaced by a desire to build companies that create a better future and enjoy commercial success. In Do Build, Alan Moore draws on his years of research into some of the most pioneering and progressive businesses on the planet. By speaking to their purpose-driven founders, he discovers that it is possible to lead with generosity, have a transparent supply chain, design products and services that are considered and joyful, and create a company culture where individuals flourish. By sharing examples of best practice, Moore invites us to create a different type of business: one that will regenerate and restore our economy, our environment, and our civilisation. Are you ready to build a new reality?

This is a pocket guide to helping you to achieve more. To help you understand the ebb and flow of making something happen. For over a decade, David Hieatt has been listening to the world s Doers share their inspiring stories on the Do Lectures stage. In doing so, he found a path that seemed common to all. The Path of a Doer takes us through the simple steps that every person, every project, every business will probably encounter on their way to making stuff happen successfully. It will answer such questions as: should you set yourself an impossible deadline? When are you most likely to fail? Why can daydreaming help you succeed? No matter if you are a student or a CEO, this book is an essential read for anyone who wants to go from talker to doer .

In a world where everyone is a photographer now, how do you stand out? The answer can be found in this simple but profound book. It will train your eye to see what others don't. -- David Hieatt This isn't a book about how to take the best pictures. It's not even about the technical aspects of photography or how to make it as a photographer. In fact, it argues that you should take fewer photographs. By sharing 10 practices honed over a lifetime spent behind the lens working with clients such as Adidas, Levi Strauss, and Apple, photographer Andrew Paynter encourages you to develop a more considered approach to photography so that you craft pictures with care. Do Photo teaches novice, intermediate and advanced photographers - and everyone in between - how to use their cameras to really connect with subjects, create memorable and more impactful photographs, and to enjoy the process along the way. And guess what? It all starts before you even pick up the camera.

We are all makers. From brewing our morning coffee to folding a paper aeroplane, we find it satisfying to create something that didn t exist before. And it isn t just about the outcome. Making requires us to slow down and become absorbed in the process: an antidote to our fast-paced world. James Otter is an award-winning wooden surfboard maker with a passion for craftsmanship and the ocean. In Do Make, he invites us to rediscover the joy of making. By using our hands to transform natural materials into objects of beauty and utility, we reconnect with our creativity, our environment, and back to ourselves. Learn about: Preparation: what to make, where and how to get started Process: learn to trust it and let go of perfection Power: develop confidence in your natural skills and ability. With incredible photography, plenty of encouragement and even a how to guide to make your own handplane to take bodysurfing, Do Make reminds us that nothing quite beats the feeling of having made something with our own hands. Isn t it time to make your mark on the world?

Getting our voices heard can be a nerve-wracking and overwhelming task particularly in a world where everyone seems to have something to say. The ability to present our ideas with confidence is now a coveted skill. Yet on stage, we become this other person: less funny, less engaging, less human. Mark Shayler draws on his own experience from nervous speaker to charismatic compere to guide you through the task of public speaking. He takes a deeper look at what s holding you back, and will help you to: -Find your voice and the confidence to share it -Learn how to tell stories, not just share data -Stand and move around the stage comfortably -Leave the audience informed, entertained and uplifted. Giving a brilliant talk is not about following a method. It's not about rules. It's about understanding what you want the audience to think, feel and do afterwards. Ultimately, it's about being more you.

When faced with 'new' and 'different', are we really open-minded or wary and suspicious? In a world obsessed with the latest tech or trend, where groupthink dominates, it's easy to close down our thinking; to mentally inhabit a space that is both comfortable and familiar. Yet what if we've become stuck in our ways? Or stopped having an opinion that was truly our own? Do Agile is about resetting our minds and moving forward. Tim Drake shows us that to work effectively in any organisation and in life in general, we require a mindset that is open, alert, engaged and positive. And importantly, aligned with our core principles. You will: -Define your values as they change over time -Find out how 'giving back' leads to a positive mindset -Reignite a desire to learn -Retrain your mind to think more autonomously. Today's world requires a new type of toolkit. One that helps build mental resilience, a growth mindset, and a positive outlook. Once that's in place, you can do practically anything.

'An open door to the joyous world of singing.' - Cerys Matthews Singing is one thing, but singing together is something else. Powerful and uplifting, group singing creates deep human connections and benefits our wellbeing. And it's fun. Vocal leader James Sills believes that group singing has the power to change lives. It is a joyful expression of our humanity that gives us purpose, encourages us to be fully present, and helps foster social bonds. In Do Sing, James invites us to reflect on our own singing journey. Was there a time when you stopped singing, or were told you couldn't sing? Do certain songs trigger happy memories? With exercises to help unlock your voice, improve breathing, release tension, and a few simple songs to get started, Do Sing will help you to overcome (often deep-rooted) inhibitions and reawaken a love of singing. Do Sing is a welcome remedy to the demands of modern life - and an invitation to experience the joy of group singing for yourself.

Most people spend their whole lives asleep and then wake up a few days before they re about to die. Olivia Bareham, Sacred Crossings. Death has a 100 per cent success rate. We can t escape its inevitability, nor can we deny its existence. So, when someone close to us dies or we are confronted by our own mortality, why are we utterly unprepared? In Do Death, social activist Amanda Blainey seeks to transform our lives through our relationship with death. By inviting us to accept death as a natural part of life, she encourages us to think about what really matters and live more consciously. With uplifting wisdom from leaders and visionaries, Do Death will: Help us rediscover the power of human connection Inspire us to think and talk about death more openly Offer sage advice on how to navigate grief, and talk to children Empower us to be better prepared, both practically and emotionally. Death can be our greatest teacher. This book is a manual for living, at any stage in life.

There s no how-to road map to style. It s about self-expression and, above all, attitude. Iris Apfel. Home is where we make space for our senses to come alive and come to rest. Somewhere that is both restorative when we need to be, and inspiring when we need to do. Yet so often, we settle into a place without considering how the things around us affect our mood and ability to get things done. Do Inhabit will help you to create a home (and work space) that invites connection and creativity. With room-by-room guides and an emphasis on nature as a source of inspiration regardless of the size of your space, you will discover: -A few simple rules of interior design -The importance of evoking all five senses -Lessons from the Japanese art of forest bathing -How to style your objects, hang art and lay a supper table Styling those places you inhabit is not about trends, it is about . creating a space that is meaningful to you. Less noise, more Earth. Less house, more home.