Joseph Delaney used to be an English teacher, before becoming the best-selling author of the Spook's series, which has been published in 30 countries and sold over 4.5 million copies worldwide. The first book, The Spook's Apprentice, was adapted into a major motion picture starring Jeff Bridges and Julianne Moore.

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An enchanting adventure tale which shows by analogy how positive thoughts can enrich and actively change all of our lives. The main character, a boy called Joseph, struggles with life and feelings of being unloved, when lo and behold Sam the magic genie appears to take him on a journey of his mind! Flying around Joseph's mind on a magic carpet, Sam teaches Joseph about positive thinking and how negative thoughts lead to negative consequences. Joseph learns how to achieve happiness and well being even in the face of fear and doubt. Sam the Magic Genie is clear and concise in its teachings and practical in application. It offers a brand new approach to positive thinking helping adults and children alike to create and steer change within their lives through the power of thought.'Think about what you want, not what you fear'

Sam The Magic Genie

Elizabeth Bryan

As a result of a genetically-transmitted gene, all three Bryan sisters, Felicity, Elizabeth and Bunny have had cancer. And, unusually, each of them suffered a different cancer; ovarian, breast and pancreatic. As the gene also has a dominant inheritance, half of their family members can be expected to carry it. Now, in a personal and deeply affecting memoir, Elizabeth writes of her family's extraordinary experience of this dreadful disease. 
 
Writing not only as a daughter, sister and aunt of those afflicted and bereaved by cancer, but as a sufferer herself, she will tell of the shocks, sadnesses, dilemmas and uncertainties that come with diagnosis and then treatment. Giving a personal view from both the perspective of a patient and that of a relative, as well as comparing the impacts of remission and terminal prognoses on herself and those around her, Singing the Life gives a uniquely wide-ranging account of dealing with life-threatening illness and the threat it still poses in her family. Eloquently setting Elizabeth's personal story against the universal fears, problems and worries that face those affected by cancer, this is an inspirational and encouraging read unlike any other on the subject.

Singing the Life

The story of a family living in the shadow of Cancer

There is currently a huge resurgence of interest in genealogy and in searching out one's roots. People are keen to delve back to early civilisations from which family ancestors came, hence the fascination with all things Celtic. Drawn from legend, place names, mythology and history, Celtic names reflect the magic and charm of the isles they come from: Ireland, Wales, Scotland, Cornwall, and even Spain and Italy. 
 
This unique, enchanting guide draws on Celtic history and culture to provide expectant parents with over 2,500 beautiful, one-of-a-kind Celtic names. Divided by sex with Gaelic spellings and name variations, as well as the origins and meanings of names, The Celtic Baby Names Book is a fun, comprehensive guide to Celtic names.

The Celtic Baby Names Book

Charlotte Stirling-Reed

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER 
 
'A must-have book for busy families who want to eat well and get organised in the kitchen.' - Joe Wicks 
 
'Everything you need to know about family nutrition and mealtime happiness.' - Giovanna Fletcher 
 
For many parents, feeding the whole family healthy, creative, home-cooked meals can be a struggle, with busy schedules and different tastes to navigate. After the initial care taken in the weaning stage, it's easy to find yourself falling back on oven chips! If you have a baby to feed alongside older children, sometimes it's hard to know where to begin. 
 
Expert nutritionist Charlotte Stirling-Reed is here to help. Following on from her bestselling books How to Wean Your Baby and How to Feed Your Toddler, this book brings Charlotte's trademark approach of practical support and nurturing step-by-step guidance to help you manage the juggle of family life. 
 
With 70 delicious, balanced recipes, with clear baby and toddler adaptations for each with Charlotte's expert advice, you'll soon find mealtimes can be stress-free and healthy, so you can continue your journey of bringing up adventurous little foodies. 
 
'Mealtimes are so much easier with Charlotte's guidance.' - Kate Ferdinand

How to Feed Your Family

Your one-stop guide to creating healthy meals everyone will enjoy

Josh Connolly

'A supportive and practical roadmap' - NICOLE LEPERA 
 
'Deeply validating' - EMMA REED TURRELL 
 
'Blood is thicker than water' 
'You'll miss them when they're gone' 
'You can't choose your family' 
 
How many times have you heard that family is sacred, even when your reality is different? It's Them, Not You smashes the false narrative that family is everything. 
 
Equipping you with a deeper understanding of toxic family dynamics, resilience and wellbeing coach Josh Connolly will validate your experience and provide the tools you need to deal with emotionally immature parents and family members. 
 
It's Them, Not You offers a pathway to heal your inner child and break free from past trauma. Whether your solution is to go 'no contact', place new boundaries or reconnect with community, this book is the ultimate handbook to help get unstuck and heal from the strongest wounds.

It’s Them, Not You

How to Break Free from Toxic Parents and Reclaim Your Story

Rosey Davidson

Joe & Rosie Wicks 
'We are all getting a good night's sleep, thanks to Rosey' 
 
No one can prepare you for the sleep deprivation of having a newborn. The truth is, there is no magic wand - but there is straight-forward, actionable advice that will set your baby on a path towards a settled night's sleep. 
 
Baby sleep guru Rosey Davidson has been helping new parents with sleep for over a decade. She knows first-hand that every baby is different and that no parent needs to suffer with sleep struggles long term. 
 
In this empowering and non judgemental book, Rosey sets out clear, practical solutions to help you make the right sleep decisions for your family. Covering every conceivable challenge that you may encounter in the first year, this is your nurturing guide to the methods that really work. 
 
Whether you are in a fog of sleepless nights or expecting your bundle of joy, let this book be your guiding light, helping you to calmly and confidently navigate your baby's first year.

The Just Chill Baby Sleep Book

Easy and Empowering Sleep Solutions

Mark Victor Hansen

Jack Canfield

'If you liked James Herriot's books, you'll love CHICKEN SOUP FOR THE PET LOVER'S SOUL. ' James Wight - veterinarian and son of James Herriot. Do you talk to your pets like they're people? Do you sign birthday cards from the family but include the cat? Do you look forward to the welcome home you get from your pet dog and does it make your day? Well, for anyone who has ever been touched by their love for an animal, this is the book for you.

Chicken Soup For The Pet Lovers Soul

Stories about pets as teachers, healers, heroes and friends

Deborah James

THE SUNDAY TIMES No 1 BESTSELLER 
 
'Deborah James captured the heart of the nation' - The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge @KensingtonRoyal 
 
'Brave, bright, beautiful' - Lorraine Kelly 
 
'Deborah's ability to find positivity in the darkest of places is an inspiration to us all' - Davina McCall 
 
'This book has shaken me awake. I gulped it down in one sitting, then sat and cried... [But] hope is a character on every single page' - Christie Watson 
 
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I was alive when I should have been dead. In another movie, I missed the sliding door and departed this wondrous life long ago. Like so many others, I had to learn to live not knowing if I have a tomorrow, because, statistically, I didn't. At the age of 35, I was blindsided by incurable bowel cancer - I was given less than an 8 per cent chance of surviving five years. Five years later, my only option was to live in the now and to value one day at a time. 
 
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How do you turn your mind from a negative spiral into realistic and rebellious hope? How do you stop focusing on the why and realise that 'why not me' is just as valid a question? 
 
When Deborah James was diagnosed with incurable bowel cancer at just 35, she learned a powerful lesson: the way we respond to any given situation empowers or destroys us. And with the right skills and approach, we can all face huge challenges and find strength and hope in the darkest of places. 
 
How to Live When You Could Be Dead will show you how. It will awaken you to question your life as if you didn't have a tomorrow and live it in the way you want to today. By harnessing the power of positivity and valuing each day as though it could be your last, you'll find out, as Deborah did, that it is possible to live with joy and purpose, no matter what. 
 
Ebury, a division of Penguin Random House, will pay £2.50 from the sale of each paperback copy of How To Live When You Could Be Dead by Deborah James sold in the UK to Bowelbabe Fund for Cancer Research UK. 
Cancer Research UK is a charity registered in England and Wales (1089464), Scotland (SC041666), Isle of Man (1103) and Jersey (247).

How to Live When You Could Be Dead

Oliver James

Professor Robert Plomin, the world’s leading geneticist, said in 2014 of his search for genes that explain differences in our psychology: ‘I have been looking for these genes for fifteen years. I don’t have any’. 
 
Using a mixture of famous and ordinary people, Oliver James drills deep down into the childhood causes of our individuality, revealing why our upbringing, not our genes, plays such an important role in our wellbeing and success. The implications are huge: as adults we can change, we can clutch our fates from predetermined destiny, as parents we can radically alter the trajectory of our childrens’ lives, and as a society we could largely eradicate criminality and poverty. 
 
Not in Your Genes will not only change the way you think about yourself and the people around you, but give you the fuel to change your personality and your life for the better.

Not In Your Genes

The real reasons children are like their parents

Mark Wolynn

Depression. Anxiety. Chronic pain. Obsessive thoughts. The origins of these difficulties may not lie within our own lives, but in the experiences our parents, grandparents, or even great-grandparents. As a pioneer in the field of inherited family trauma, Mark Wolynn has worked with individuals and groups on a therapeutic level for more than twenty years. Now you can work with him too. 
 
This life-changing workbook is a companion to his international bestseller It Didn’t Start With You, and offers a pragmatic and easy-to-follow guide to Wolynn’s method, the Core Language Approach. Through a series of activities, prompts, and practices, you may discover that the afflictions you’ve endured your whole life are the symptoms of a hidden family legacy. If you feel ready to reclaim your life, vitality and health, this is your interactive guide to recovery.

It Didn't Start With You Workbook

Practical Exercises to Break the Cycle of Inherited Trauma

In the bestselling Affluenza, world-renowned psychologist Oliver James introduced us to a modern-day virus sweeping through the English-speaking world. He met those suffering from it and demonstrated how their obsessive, envious tendencies made them twice as prone to depression, anxiety and addictions than people in other developed nations. 
 
Now The Selfish Capitalist provides more detailed substantiation for the claims made in Affluenza. It looks deeper into the origins of the virus and outlines the political, economic and social climate in which it has grown. James points out that, since the seventies, the rich have got much, much richer, yet the average person's wage has not increased at all. 
 
A rallying cry to the Government to reduce our levels of distress by adopting a form of unselfish capitalism, this hard-hitting and thought-provoking work tells us why our personal well-being must take precedence over the wealth of a tiny minority if we are to cure ourselves of this disease.

The Selfish Capitalist

Origins of Affluenza

Gillian Delaforce

Do you want to call him Romeo? Or her Tiger Lily? Choosing a name for your new baby should never be taken lightly. Research has shown that a name can have a significant effect on a person's life; while the right name can contribute to personal and professional success, the wrong one can often lead to a lifetime of unhappiness. The minefield of potential problems can be enormous and questions that must be asked include: Does the chosen name go well with the surname? Do the initials spell anything unfortunate? Will your child be teased at school? Will the name grow with your child? Is it a name that will date? 
 
Packed with over 5,000 baby names, The Contented Little Baby Book of Names can help you find the perfect name every time. It lists them alphabetically and provides the origin, meaning and short forms, where appropriate, of each one as well as giving sound advice for avoiding any mistakes. Also included are the latest top-ten most popular girls' names and boys' names.

Contented Little Baby Book Of Names

Suzie Hayman

According to statistics, one in three people in the UK today is likely to be involved in a step-family at some point in their life. In Step-Families, Suzie Hayman looks at the problems that may arise as a result of this life-change and offers strategies for coping with them. 
 
It is common for a 'new' parent to suffer from feelings of isolation, guilt and anxiety while the established parent is concerned with balancing his or her needs with those of their partner, their children and possibly step-children. How do you also manage a sexual relationship if you are a single parent? Or accept the on-going role of the partner's 'ex' and the involvement of grandparents? 
 
Suzie Hayman uses personal stories to suggest ways in which you can come to terms with feelings, resolve problems and anticipate trouble before it starts. She takes a candid look at family politics - from an adult's point of view as well as a child's - and also addresses the relationship issues which arise if you and your partner decide to have children of your own.

Relate Guide To Step Families

Sharon Hamilton

'God only knows what fate befell Vicky after, cold and alone at that bus stop, she accepted a lift home.' 
 
Abducted from a local bus stop, schoolgirl Vicky Hamilton vanished into thin air. Her disappearance left the country in shock and a family torn apart. Sharon - her sister and best friend - never stopped looking for her. Then, seventeen years later, the search came to an abrupt and tragic end. 
 
Taken is Sharon Hamilton's heartbreaking true story of what happens to a family when one of its most loved members disappears without a trace. It's about never giving up hope that one day they will come home, and that justice will be done.

Taken

The Agonising True Story of My Missing Sister

The INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER 
 
*WINNER OF THE MOTHER & BABY SILVER AWARD* 
 
'This book is full of easy-to-digest advice, inspiration and reassurance on bringing up healthy little foodies - exactly what parents need to navigate the tricky toddler years!' - Joe Wicks 
 
'I know I can always trust Charlotte for delicious recipes and the best advice; she fills me with calm and confidence.' - Rochelle Humes 
 
For many parents, toddlerhood is where they can get derailed on the feeding journey, finding that their child, who happily ate colourful, creative, home-cooked meals, suddenly refuses anything but fish fingers! 
 
Expert nutritionist Charlotte Stirling-Reed is here to help. Following on from her bestselling How to Wean Your Baby, this book will inform and empower you with everything you need to know to navigate this tricky time. 
 
Starting at 12 months, and taking you right through to pre-school age, How to Feed Your Toddler brings together Charlotte's trademark approach of evidence-based advice, nurturing support and practical problem-solving to give you the confidence to help your toddler develop a positive relationship with food. 
 
With 50 delicious, healthy and super-easy recipes, to expose your little one to a variety of flavours and textures, and designed so the whole family can enjoy them together, this is your essential guide to avoiding the fussy eating trap and bringing up adventurous little eaters who love a wide variety of food. 
 
'Charlotte's warm words, inspiring meals, and solid experience are the perfect recipe for supporting parents as they nurture their children's relationship with food.' - Anna Mathur 
 
'I trust Charlotte completely with her advice on feeding toddlers - she's my go-to for any advice on my son's eating' - Dr Zoe Williams

How to Feed Your Toddler

Everything you need to know to raise happy, independent little eaters

'Groundbreaking' – Tara Brach, psychologist and bestselling author of Radical Acceptance 
 
The bestselling guide to transforming traumatic family legacies, from the acclaimed psychologist 
 
Depression. Anxiety. Chronic pain. Phobias. Obsessive thoughts. The evidence is compelling: the root of these difficulties may reside in the traumas of our parents, grandparents and even great-grandparents. The latest research affirms that traumatic experience is passed on to future generations and that this emotional inheritance, hidden in everything from our gene expression to everyday language, plays a greater role in our health than ever previously understood. 
 
Building on the work of leading experts in neuroscience and posttraumatic stress, Mark Wolynn has developed a pioneering approach to identifying and breaking these inherited family patterns. Having worked with individuals and groups on a therapeutic level for more than twenty years, It Didn't Start With You is his accessible, pragmatic and transformative guide to a method that has helped thousands of people reclaim their lives.

It Didn't Start With You

How inherited family trauma shapes who we are and how to end the cycle

Laura Markham

Popular parenting expert Dr Laura Markham has garnered a large and loyal readership around the world, thanks to her simple, insightful approach that values the emotional bond between parent and child. However, as any parent of more than one child knows, it’s challenging for even the most engaged parent to maintain harmony and a strong connection when competition, tempers, and irritation run high. In this highly anticipated guide, Dr Markham presents simple yet powerful ways to cut through the squabbling and foster a loving, supportive bond between siblings, while giving each child the vital connection that he or she needs. 
 
 
Calm Parents, Happy Siblings presents hands-on, research-based advice on: 
 
Creating deep connections with each one of your children, so that each truly believes that you couldn’t possibly love anyone else more. 
 
Fostering a loving family culture that encourages laughter and minimizes fighting. 
 
Teaching your children healthy emotional self-management and conflict resolution skills – so that they can work things out with each other, get their own needs met and respect the needs of others. 
 
Helping your kids forge a close lifelong sibling bond, as well as the relationship skills they will need for a life of healthy friendships, work relationships, and eventually their own family bonds.

Calm Parents, Happy Siblings

How to stop the fighting and raise friends for life

In the bestselling Affluenza, leading psychologist Oliver James toured the minds of the middle classes in search of an answer to the question: Is it possible to be successful and stay sane? In this seminal work, James brings the focus back to Britain and proves that modern life makes us feel like losers, even if we are winners. 
 
Showing that the way we live now, rather than our genes, induces in our bodies low levels of the 'happiness brain chemical' serotonin, Oliver James analyses the deep-seated emotional malaise that has afflicted Britons since the 1990s. By recognising the role of individualism in raising expectations, increasing discontent, spawning psychopathic behaviour and destroying personal relationships, James puts forward a three-point plan for healing by correcting the chemical imbalance directly - through drugs containing serotonin, taking a complementary course of psychotherapy and, on a political level, by reorganising society on Scandinavian lines. 
 
In this revised and updated edition, Oliver James puts capitalism in the dock like never before and discovers that while it might be good for business, it is bad for mental health.

Britain On The Couch

How keeping up with the Joneses has depressed us since 1950

Mathilde Monaque

Mathilde Monaque developed severe depression when she was just 14. The eldest in a family of six and an exceptionally bright and gifted little girl, the discovery shook her family to the core. 
 
Trouble in My Head is Mathilde's tender and illuminating account of her struggle to surface from a disease that could have taken her life. With remarkable sensitivity and lucidity she describes her experience of depression, her days in the teenage hospital and her battle to conquer the disease. 
 
Mathilde's perspective as a sufferer of teenage depression is unique. Unlike adult depression which involves feelings of guilt, Mathilde describes teenage depression as a breaking down of certainties, the fear of being oneself, the fear of not loving and of not being loved. Adults and teenagers alike will find inspiration and insight in her touching and remarkable account.

Trouble in My Head

A Young Girl's Fight with Depression

Lisa Doodson

Stepfamilies are currently the fastest growing family type in the UK, with current estimates suggesting that 1 in 10 of all families are now stepfamilies. Yet despite the ever-growing number of stepfamilies, there remains a dearth of information and support for them. 
 
How to be a Happy Stepmum provides the first step in this support by guiding stepmothers through the pitfalls of adapting to stepfamily life; firstly by identifying what type of stepmother they are and then by addressing each of the recognised factors related to becoming a successful and happy stepmother. 
 
Based on sound research and written by an expert in the field, this book is essential reading for all stepmums.

How to be a Happy Stepmum

A fascinating exposé of office culture, in the style of the bestselling Affluenza, from popular psychologist Oliver James 
 
The modern working world is a dangerous place, where game-playing, duplicity and sheer malevolence are rife. Do talent and hard work count for nothing? Is politics everything? 
 
In this fascinating exposé, Oliver James reveals the murky underside of modern office life. With cutting-edge research and eye-opening interviews, he highlights the nasty practices that propel people to the top and shows how industries and cultures are fostering this behaviour. 
 
He then divulges strategies and techniques for not only surviving but thriving in these difficult environments. With the right mindset, you can distinguish and deal with toxic and overpromoted colleagues, charm your way through interviews and use office politics to your advantage. 
 
Office Politics will overthrow your perceptions of office life and set you on a new path to success. 
 
Oliver James trained and practised as a child clinical psychologist and, since 1988, has worked as a writer, journalist and television documentary producer and presenter. His books include Juvenile Violence in a Winner-Loser Culture, the bestselling They F*** You Up, Affluenza and Contented Dementia. He is a trustee of two children's charities: the National Family and Parenting Institute and Homestart.

Office Politics

How to Thrive in a World of Lying, Backstabbing and Dirty Tricks

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER 
 
'Charlotte gave me the confidence and knowledge to love every single step of the weaning journey' 
Joe Wicks 
 
'Charlotte really is a font of knowledge when it comes to weaning.' 
Jools Oliver 
 
'We've loved Charlotte's approach to weaning. Skye loves her food and we are so grateful for that!' 
Ella Mills 
 
 
The easy weaning plan to ensure your baby becomes a happy and adventurous little eater. 
 
In this beautiful, full-colour book, expert nutritionist Charlotte Stirling-Reed reveals her renowned method that has helped thousands of parents wean their babies confidently. 
 
Based on a vegetable first approach, the perfect way to develop healthy eating habits and to tackle fussy eating before it begins, you'll be hand-held through the first 30 days of weaning as well as given lots of delicious recipes all the family can enjoy. 
 
Packed with tried and tested tips, as well as the latest evidence-based guidance, How to Wean Your Baby will fully equip and empower you to take this exciting next step.

How to Wean Your Baby

The step-by-step plan to help your baby love their broccoli as much as their cake

Sandy Lewis

Sandy Lewis describes having a child with Down's Syndrome as both the best and the worst thing that ever happened to her. Like all parents, the birth of her son changed her life in miraculous ways, but Max's condition has presented her with a series of additional challenges and anxieties. 
 
In Living with Max, Sandy takes us on a remarkable and inspiring journey, from Max's birth to his extraordinary film debut as one of the stars in the hit film Notes on a Scandal. With unflinching honesty, unaffected humour and not a shred of self-pity, Sandy chronicles the highs and lows of bringing up Max: his amazing ability to light up a room with his smile; his energetic exuberance and love of life; together with the struggles she has faced in raising her son in a world that is clearly not as politically correct as we would like to think. 
 
As well as offering a humorous and enlightening insight into the world of a family living with Down's Syndrome, this is a wonderfully moving story of a mother's courage and tenacity, and of a little boy you can't fail to love.

Living with Max

Stephanie Merritt

'I was nearly twenty before I understood that there was a name for what sometimes happened to me. Later, I learned that it has gone by many names - the black dog, the bell jar, the noonday demon, darkness visible, malignant sadness - but in my teens I'd just assumed that my fierce highs and days of disproportionate, isolating despair were part of every teenager's repertoire - how else would Morrissey have sold so many records? These pitches in mood were something I didn't speak about to anyone, because I was afraid of two things - either that it was nothing serious, and I would be told to pull myself together, or that it was serious, and I would be told that, yes, I was a mental case.' 
 
Stephanie Merritt has a career as a novelist and journalist, a beautiful son and a supportive family. Why then did she want to kill herself at the age of 29? Why could no one, neither the system of GPs and health professionals, nor her closest family and friends help her? 
 
Reading like a hybrid of Elizabeth Wurtzel's Prozac Nation and Rachel Cusk's more sober A Life's Work, Stephanie's unflinchingly honest memoir explores areas of experience commonly associated with depression such as love, solitude and self-medication through the prism of her own experience. 
 
Beautifully written and intensely honest this is an extraordinarily moving, life-affirming book about a debilitating illness that affects one in six people in the UK alone.

The Devil Within

A Memoir of Depression

There is currently an epidemic of 'affluenza' throughout the world - an obsessive, envious, keeping-up-with-the-Joneses - that has resulted in huge increases in depression and anxiety among millions. Over a nine-month period, bestselling author Oliver James travelled around the world to try and find out why. He discovered how, despite very different cultures and levels of wealth, affluenza is spreading. Cities he visited include Sydney, Singapore, Moscow, Copenhagen, New York and Shanghai, and in each place he interviewed several groups of people in the hope of finding out not only why this is happening, but also how one can increase the strength of one's emotional immune system. He asks: why do so many more people want what they haven't got and want to be someone they're not, despite being richer and freer from traditional restraints? And, in so doing, uncovers the answer to how to reconnect with what really matters and learn to value what you've already got. In other words, how to be successful and stay sane.

Affluenza

James Collins

‘James's pioneering use of food as fuel has transformed players' performances – and now he can do the same for you.' – Arsène Wenger OBE 
 
The secret of the sports elite - and how you can eat to win in your life 
 
World-leading sports nutritionist James Collins shapes the eating habits of Olympic athletes and Premier League footballers, so they are on peak form when it counts. After a decade of working with the likes of Arsenal FC, England Football and Team GB, now he’s distilling his elite sports success into simple food principles that any of us can follow to feel at our best in our daily lives. 
 
Peak performance is all about energy and how to eat and exercise right for your body and your routine. By following The Energy Plan, you will learn how to fuel your body for your life, power through the 4pm slump, get the best out of your day if you're working from home and resist the junk foods that drag you down. Instead you will naturally choose foods that leave you bursting with energy for work and play – and allow you to fully recharge afterwards. You’ll feel more productive, sleep well, lose unwanted weight and avoid illness. 
 
Forget fasting and low carb diets. The Energy Plan is a whole new mindset that will forever change your relationship with food, exercise and your body, giving you a winning edge in everything that you do. 
 
'After following James’s plan, I had so much more energy and felt at my peak physically.’ 
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Liverpool FC &amp; England 
 
'This isn’t a diet book, it’s a guide to new ways of thinking and the science is easy to digest.' – Daily Express 
 
'Who wouldn’t want to jump out of bed early in the morning with vigour or get to the end of the day without feeling like the walking dead? This is where James can help.' – METRO 
 
'James Collins is a world leader in the field of performance nutrition. There is no one better to de-bunk nutrition myths and clearly explain how to reach your goals in a sustainable, enjoyable and energised way.’ 
Professor Greg Whyte OBE 
 
'I have huge respect for James's evidence-based approach - he knows exactly what it takes to get the best out of anyone.’ 
Dr Kevin Currell, Director of Science, English Institute of Sport

The Energy Plan

Eat Smart, Feel Strong, Perform at Your Peak

Glennon Doyle

Abby Wambach

Amanda Doyle

*THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER* 
 
The #1 SUNDAY TIMES bestselling authors and award-winning podcasters Glennon Doyle, Abby Wambach, and Amanda Doyle created We Can Do Hard Things the guidebook for being alive — to help fellow travelers find their way through life. 
 
When you travel through a new country, you need a guidebook. 
 
When you travel through love, heartbreak, joy, parenting, friendship, uncertainty, aging, grief, new beginnings – life – you need a guidebook, too. 
 
We Can Do Hard Things is the guidebook for being alive. 
 
Every day, Glennon Doyle spirals around the same questions: Why am I like this? How do I figure out what I want? How do I know what to do? Why can’t I be happy? Am I doing this right? 
 
The harder life gets, the less likely she is to remember the answers she’s spent her life learning. She wonders: I’m almost fifty years old. I’ve overcome a hell of a lot. Why do I wake up every day having forgotten everything I know? 
 
Glennon’s compasses are her sister, Amanda, and her wife, Abby. Recently, in the span of a single year, Glennon was diagnosed with anorexia, Amanda was diagnosed with breast cancer, and Abby’s beloved brother died. For the first time, they were all lost at the same time. So they turned toward the only thing that’s ever helped them find their way: deep, honest conversations with other brave, kind, wise people. 
 
They asked each other, their dearest friends, and 118 of the world’s most brilliant wayfinders: As you’ve traveled these roads —marriage, parenting, work, recovery, heartbreak, aging, new beginnings—have you collected any wisdom that might help us find our way? 
 
As Glennon, Abby, and Amanda wrote down every life-saving answer, they discovered two things:<ol><li>No matter what road we are walking down, someone else has traveled the same terrain.</li><li>The wisdom of our fellow travelers will light our way.</li></ol> 
They put all of that wisdom in one place: We Can Do Hard Things—a place to turn when you feel clueless and alone, when you need clarity in the chaos, or when you want wise company on the path of life. 
 
We are all life travelers. We don’t have to travel alone. We Can Do Hard Things is our guidebook. 
 
Featuring wisdom from: ALOK • Sara Bareilles • Dr. Yaba Blay • Kate Bowler • adrienne maree brown • Brandi Carlile • Brittney Cooper • Brittany Packnett Cunningham • Kaitlin Curtice • Megan Falley • Jane Fonda • Stephanie Foo • Ashley C. Ford • Ina Garten • Roxane Gay • Andrea Gibson • Elizabeth Gilbert • Dr. Orna Guralnik • Tricia Hersey • Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson • Luvvie Ajayi Jones • Dr. Becky Kennedy • Emily Nagoski • Esther Perel • Ai-Jen Poo • Cole Arthur Riley • Cheryl Strayed • Sonya Renee Taylor • Ocean Vuong • And many others

We Can Do Hard Things

Answers to Life's 20 Questions

Lisa Lloyd

So now it all makes sense. I am to blame for the ’tisms in this household, and the poor hubby is just stuck here in the middle of all of us, with our meltdowns, masking and madness. Once you know, it all starts to add up ... 
 
Like any new parent, when Lisa Lloyd became a mum, her own needs were put at the bottom of a very long list. But for Lisa, adapting to her new life felt almost impossible. The sensory overload, the upheaval, the lack of personal space – how did anyone do it? What she didn’t know was that this was the start of a journey that would lead to her finally discovering who she really is. 
 
In Unmasking Mum, Lisa shares the story of her autism diagnosis at age 41 to shine a light on the challenges of neurodivergent parenting. From autistic burnout, to being the ‘odd mum out’ and managing all the meltdowns (your own, as well as the kids’) – if you too are a parent with autism or ADHD, this candid guide and memoir will help you make sense of the rollercoaster ride we call ‘parenting’. 
 
With honesty, humour and useful tips along the way, Lisa is pulling off the mask. It’s stuck quite hard, but bit-by-bit, it’s peeling away, revealing the real Lisa who has been hiding all along.

Unmasking Mum

A Very Honest Guide to Life as a Neurodivergent Parent

Richard Schwartz

'Internal Family Systems... is one of the cornerstones of effective and lasting trauma therapy.' Bessel van der Kolk, author of THE BODY KEEPS THE SCORE 
 
'One of the most innovative, intuitive, comprehensive, and transformational therapies to have emerged in the present century.' Gabor Maté, author of THE MYTH OF NORMAL 
 
The breakthrough insight of the Internal Family Systems (IFS) model is that each of us is not a single personality. In fact, we carry in us a 'family' of distinct inner parts that hold our many hurts and inner conflicts – and that we can heal in order to live with more confidence, courage and connection. 
 
The Internal Family Systems Workbook will enhance both self-care and therapeutic application of IFS. Beginner-friendly and accessible, Dr Schwartz presents more than 50 practices, exercises and meditations to help understand the parts that make up your system, extend compassion and healing to each, and uncover your core Self that is the source of your deepest wisdom. You’ll find a variety of exercises to support your own learning style, as well as QR codes that point to guided audio practices to further bolster your journey. 
 
IFS has proven to be a revolutionary tool for stress, anxiety, depression, PTSD, trauma, burnout, addiction, disordered eating, relationships, and more. Here is your key to a powerful journey of self-discovery and healing at your own pace. As Dr Schwartz says, 'You and all your parts are welcome here.'

The Internal Family Systems Workbook

A Guide to Discover Your Self and Heal Your Parts

Donna Ford

In this haunting and frank account, Donna Ford, bestselling author of The Step Child, returns to the horrific abuse she suffered at the hands of her stepmother. As a tiny girl of five, and for six long years, Donna was physically, mentally and sexually abused. She was starved, beaten and 'loaned out' to neighbours who raped and molested her ... and throughout her father stood by and did nothing. When her stepmother finally left the family home, Donna dreamed of a normal childhood in which she would be taken care of by the man who had, up until this point, failed her. But it was not to be. 
 
By telling the whole story of her Edinburgh childhood, Donna tries to understand why the man who should have loved her the most - her own father - was the one who deceived her the most, by continuing to allow men to abuse her. Instead of finding a future of love and happiness, Donna was once again thrust into a living nightmare of 
exploitation and betrayal by those who should have wrapped her up in their love. 
 
While this is a true story of appalling child abuse, it is also a tale of how exhilaration, tenderness and self-development can flourish despite childhood horrors. We take a journey with Donna to discover the woman she has become: a devoted mother of three and a talented artist and writer.

What Daddy Did

The shocking true story of a little girl betrayed

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