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Unlock greater happiness, focus, and fulfilment with the global bestselling classic from the world-renowned psychologist.

‘More relevant than ever' The Times

‘Illuminates the way to happiness’ New York Times Book Review

What really makes people glad to be alive? What are the inner experiences that make life worthwhile? And what made an experience truly enjoyable?

After decades of research, psychologist Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi found what he believes to be the answer: flow, a state of concentration so focused that it amounts to complete absorption in an activity where time disappears, focus sharpens, and we perform at our best.

In this bestselling book, Csikszentmihalyi shows you how to use ‘flow’ to transform the way you work, think, and live, showing you how to:

• Achieve flow states for deep focus, productivity, and creativity
• Find joy in work, hobbies, relationships, and everyday activities
• Overcome boredom, anxiety, and distraction
• Create a more meaningful and purposeful life

Combining ground-breaking research with practical advice, Flow is the timeless guide to finding inner peace, happiness, and order in our lives.

'This book will enlighten many and confirm what we have been taught for two thousand years - that there is life after death' Elisabeth Kübler-Ross

We cannot fully understand this life until we catch a glimpse of what lies beyond it

In this landmark bestseller, the world's leading authority on life after death, Dr Raymond Moody, reveals his ground-breaking research that established the concept of near-death experience.

Sharing compelling testimonies from those who experienced 'clinical death' and came back, Life After Life is a perspective-shifting and uplifting work that will offer vital reassurance to anyone who has wondered, 'what comes next?'

Loving What Is by bestselling author Byron Katie is a simple, straightforward antidote to the suffering we unnecessarily create for ourselves and has inspired and help millions of people transform their pain into freedom. Written in an easy-to-follow, interactive and accessible way and drawing on illustrative case studies, reading this is the first step to turning your life around and achieving inner peace and harmony...

'A great blessing for our planet' -- Eckhart Tolle
'Her method can cut through years of self-delusion and rationalisation' -- Los Angeles Times
'A pragmatic and simple way of getting people to take responsibility for their own problems' -- Time Magazine
'Mind blown - [this is the] best book I have read of this type since Power of Now. Really helped me to let go of beliefs and judgements that aren't serving me. Thanks for writing it.' -- ***** Reader review
'Amazing, life changing' -- ***** Reader review
'A massively inspiring book' -- ***** Reader review
'Very easy to read and an absolute gem!' -- ***** Reader review
'Life changing (really)' -- ***** Reader review

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A thought is harmless unless we believe it

Drawing on her own experience of moving through suffering to freedom, Byron Katie developed 'The Work': a simple, four-step programme to help pinpoint the problems that are troubling you and how to tackle them effectively.

A life-transforming system for discarding the stories at the source of our suffering, this is your guide to finding inner peace and happiness.

'The Seat of the Soul changed the way I see myself. It changed the way I view the world' Oprah

You receive from the world what you give to the world

We are constantly evolving within a changing climate and yet always seem to return to the same question: is there more to life?

In his iconic bestseller, renowned spiritual teacher Gary Zukav reveals how to become the authority in your own life, how to change the way you see the world and how to interact with others.

The Seat of the Soul is the ultimate path to connecting with your deepest spiritual self.

Discover the inspirational million-copy bestseller and cult feminist classic, an empowering guide to unleash your inner wild.

CHOSEN BY EMMA WATSON FOR HER FEMINIST BOOK CLUB 'OUR SHARED SHELF'

‘A gift of profound insight, wisdom and love’ Alice Walker, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Colour Purple

‘Everyone who can read should read this book’ Maya Angelou, activist and award-wining author of I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings

Within every woman, there lies a powerful force of energy, creativity and self-knowing: their wild woman.

But for centuries, she has been repressed by a male-orientated value system that trivialises her emotions. Until now.

In her groundbreaking and inspirational book, Women Who Run With The Wolves, award-winning poet and psychoanalyst Clarissa Pinkola Estes helps us to reclaim our 'wild woman' - the wise and ageless presence in the female psyche that gives women their creativity, energy and power.

With a combination of time-honoured stories, myths, fairy tales, and casework, Estes will set you on a beautiful path to unleash your inner wild, helping you to unlock:

• Emotional resilience and inner knowing

• Creativity and self-expression

• Purpose, passion and authentic confidence

• A healthier, more empowered relationship with yourself and others

Profound, empowering, and thoughtfully written, Women Who Run With The Wolves is the essential guidebook to help you discover self-confidence and purpose in your life and reclaim your inner wild.

Praise for The Women Who Run With the Wolves:

‘In a modern world that limits wisdom to 'facts' and women's access even to those, Dr Estés has restored the fire - for us all.’ Gloria Steinem, activist and bestselling author

‘Life-enhancing’ Irish Times

'Estés points to storytelling, our ancient narratives, as a way for women to reconnect to the Wild Woman all women have within themselves, but have lost' Emma Watson

‘All women should read this… It's insightful and inspirational and gets you back in touch with your authentic self’ June Sarpong, presenter

‘A wonderful book...for anybody who cares about their relationships and their lives’ Anne Devlin, playwright

‘Mesmerising’ Newsweek

'The poet-prophet of alternative medicine' Time

The worldwide bestseller that offers an alternative to growing old

The definitive text on the healing powers of the mind/body connection. In Ageless Body, Timeless Mind, world-renowned pioneer of integrative medicine Deepak Chopra goes beyond ancient mind/body wisdom and current anti-ageing research to show that you do not have to grow old. With the passage of time, you can retain your physical vitality, creativity, memory and self-esteem.

Based on the theories of Ayurveda and groundbreaking research, Chopra reveals how we can use our innate capacity for balance to direct the way our bodies metabolize time and achieve our unbounded potential.

'The Dalai Lama is the most influential person in the world' Time

In his characteristic mix of humour, wisdom and compassion the Dalai Lama shares his basic steps to enlightenment from how to meditate to how to practise wisdom. Combining spiritual teachings and practical advice, His Holiness shows us how to overcome our everyday obstacles, from feelings of anger and mistrust to jealously, insecurity and counterproductive thinking.

How to Practise is an essential guide to achieving inner calm and compassion, refraining from harm and focusing the mind. It is a wonderful, heartfelt gift for anyone seeking a richer, more fulfilled life.

The moving true story of psychiatrist and Holocaust survivor Viktor Frankl's time as a prisoner in Auschwitz and what we can learn from his experience.

OVER 16 MILLION COPIES SOLD

'A book to read, to cherish, to debate, and one that will ultimately keep the memories of the victims alive' John Boyne, author of The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas

'Every human being should read this book' Simon Sinek, author of Start With Why

In 1942, just months after marrying his wife, Viktor Frankl and his family were sent, first to the Theresienstadt concentration camp, and then to Auschwitz.

A prominent Viennese psychiatrist before the war, Frankl was uniquely able to observe the way that he and other inmates coped with the experience of being in in the notorious concentration camp.

During his time in the camps, he noticed that those who comforted others and gave away their last piece of bread often survived the longest. He saw that the kind of person a prisoner became depended, not just the influence of the camp, but on an inner decision. Those who let go of their moral and spiritual selves eventually fell victim to the camp’s degrading effects; those who resisted were able to turn their suffering into a kind of inner triumph.

For Frankl, his experience was proof that everything can be taken from us except the ability to choose our attitude in any given set of circumstances. From this, he came to believe that our deepest desire is to search for meaning and purpose.

One of the seminal pieces of literature to emerge from World War 2, this powerful and inspiring book offers us all a way to transcend suffering and find meaning in the art of living.

Praise for Man’s Search for Meaning:

‘Remarkable...It changed my life and became a part of all that I live and all that I teach.’ Susan Jeffers, bestselling author of Feel The Fear And Do It Anyway

‘An enduring work of survival literature.’ New York Times

‘Every human being should read it.’ Simon Sinek, bestselling author of Start With Why

‘One of the moral heroes of the 20th century…His works are essential reading for those who seek to understand the human condition.’ Chief Rabbi Dr Jonathan Sacks

‘If you read but one book this year, Dr Frankl's book should be that one.’ Los Angeles Times

The classic guide to mindful meditation practice from the world-renowned Buddhist monk and Zen master.

'One of the most influential spiritual leaders of our times' Oprah

‘Shows us the connection between personal, inner peace and peace on earth’ His Holiness the Dalai Lama

In this life-changing book, Buddhist monk and Nobel Peace Prize nominee Thich Nhat Hanh provides the definitive guide on how to practise mindfulness.

Through practical exercises and anecdotes, The Miracle of Mindfulness helps us arrive at greater self-understanding and peacefulness, whether we are beginners or advanced students.

With his signature clarity and warmth, Thich Nhat Hanh shows us that, once we know how to be mindful, we can slow ourselves down and start living in the moment – and that even simple acts like washing the dishes or drinking a cup of tea may be transformed into acts of meditation.

Beautifully written, The Miracle of Mindfulness is the essential guide to welcoming presence in your life and truly living in the moment from the father of mindfulness.

'The monk who taught the world mindfulness' Time

‘One of the best available introductions to the wisdom and beauty of meditation practice’ New Age Journal

'Life is difficult. This is a great truth, one of the greatest truths.'

A timeless classic in personal development, The Road Less Travelled is a landmark work that has inspired millions. Drawing on the experiences of his career as a psychiatrist, Scott Peck combines scientific and spiritual views to guide us through the difficult, painful times in life by showing us how to confront our problems through the key principles of discipline, love and grace.

Teaching us how to distinguish dependency from love, how to become a more sensitive parent and how to connect with your true self, this incredible book is the key to accepting and overcoming life's challenges and achieving a higher level of self-understanding.