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Seven Secrets of Mindfulness: How to keep your everyday practice alive
By Kate Carne. 2016
'WONDERFUL...FULL OF SKILFUL GUIDANCE...A LIFELINE' Prof Mark WilliamsMindfulness remains as popular as ever. Yet those who are drawn to it…
may face challenges such as lack of time, physical pain, anxiety, depression or uncertainty. In this ground-breaking book, Kate Carne shows how to deal with the many problems that can arise, and offers practical solutions to help you overcome obstacles and deepen your practice. Combining personal stories, grounded advice and insights drawn from Kate Carne’s own professional and personal experience, as well as the experience of the many people she has taught over the years, this unique book is essential reading for anyone who has ever been drawn to mindfulness, but who – in spite of the best of intentions – finds themselves struggling to keep going after their initial enthusiasm has waned.The Seven Ages of Woman
By Dr Rosemary Leonard. 2007
Throughout our lives women face a range of particular health issues that can be both challenging and confusing. Now, in…
The Seven Ages of Woman, Dr Rosemary Leonard draws on her extensive experience as a family GP and media health adviser to distil the health knowledge we all need as women living in the 21st century. Practical and reassuring, this comprehensive guide offers invaluable advice on the...* EARLY CHILDHOOD YEARS - how to cope with your daughter's physical and emotional development and ease her journey from girlhood to womanhood... * REPRODUCTIVE YEARS - juggling career and family relationships - how best to care for your health (and sanity) during these challenging years... * PERIMENOPAUSAL AND MENOPAUSAL YEARS - a time of uncertainty for many - how to achieve a sense of balance and wellbeing during these years of transition... * ACTIVE RETIREMENT AND BEYOND - making the most of these 'freedom' years and how to stay active and independent for as long as possible...Drawing on conventional and proven complementary therapies, Dr Leonard explains how we can prevent and treat a range of conditions through diet, exercise and lifestyle changes. She also provides tips on beauty and skincare that will help us all to look and feel our best - whatever our age. Replacing doubt and uncertainty with sound, trustworthy advice, this must-have guide provides women of all ages with the very latest information they need to make informed choices about health and wellbeing for themselves, their families and friends.Packed with tips, hints and reminders, case studies, at-a-glance charts and a daily journal to help you keep track of…
your baby's progress, The Sensational Baby Sleep Plan is a step-by-step, must-have manual to ensure sleep for you and your baby. For over twenty-five years, recognised sleep guru Alison Scott-Wright has been working 'hands-on' with families, sharing her knowledge with her clients and, most importantly, bringing sleep to thousands of homes. Now she is sharing her expertise with you...'I was so thankful for this book. It made a HUGE difference.' -- Giovanna Fletcher'I wish I had read this book sooner, I tell every new mum about it!' -- Millie MackintoshThe Sensational Baby Sleep Plan is changing parents' lives:***** 'This book is a Godsend . . . simple, supportive and easy to apply.'***** 'Literally changes our lives . . . absolutely invaluable advice.'***** 'This books now allows our little one to enjoy her sleep . . . She is a happy content smiley baby now and so are mummy and daddy!'*********************************************************************************************The Sensational Baby Sleep Plan gives parents:* Realistic, easy to follow advice and guidance* Sensible feeding plans that can be tailored to suit the individual* Simple explanations of how to interpret different cries* Useful tips to encourage belief and trust in their parental instincts* Solutions to common issues and problems, as well as in-depth explanations on how to cope with reflux and dietary related colic.* Happy babies that sleep through the night and have structured naps from around 2 months.Baby care consultant Alison Scott-Wright takes the stress and tension out of those early weeks and offers the ultimate plan that will ensure your baby sleeps soundly during the day, and for a full 12 hours during the night from around 8-10 weeks, without the need for night feeds!And for when you're ready to move on to the next stage in sleep-filled parenting: The Sensational Toddler Sleep Plan!Semplice: Real Italian Food: Ingredients and Recipes
By Dino Joannides. 2014
Dino Joannides is a consummate food fanatic and bon Viveur. With an Italian mother and half Greek half Corsican father…
he spent his first years in Italy before moving to the UK. Over the last 30 odd years he has traveled and eaten all over Italy in people’s homes, simple trattorias and the finest restaurants. Dino believes that good quality ingredients, in small quantities, are what make a perfect meal. Whilst growing up, he had fascinating gastronomic encounters with producers, chefs, cooks and fellow epicureans and he has a unique network of contacts and over 30 years of food related knowledge and experience.If you’ve ever bought olive oil in a supermarket and wondered about the difference between Cold Pressed and not cold pressed, or ever bought dried pasta, and wondered if it would be difficult or worthwhile to make your own, then this book is for you. Dino will let you in on the secrets that make Culatello di Zibello the best possible cured meat, and will show you that it is worth seeking out pecorino Romano for your pasta carbonara.Taking different elements of Italian cooking and exploring their origin and provenance, Dino will explode myths and expound facts surrounding some of the key ingredients in Italian cooking. There are also 100 delicious recipes to show you how to put your well-sourced ingredients together to make the most amazing, achievable and authentic Italian possible.Reflexology is a complementary healing technique, second only to aromatherapy in popularity. The feet and hands are a 'map' of…
the organs of the body. Reflexology can be used to relieve symptoms and as a preventative health measure. It involves applying pressure to reflex points on the hands and feet, each point relating to a part of the body. The book explains how easy it is to use reflexology techniques every day at home, without a practitioner, to enhance your health and well-being. Part 1 illustrates basic reflexology techniques and explains how to apply them. Part 2 includes easy step-by-step routines especially devised to help improve confidence, build strength, relax, increase vitality, enjoy better sex, boost metabolism and speed up detoxification. Part 3 includes 22 common health problems such as headaches, toothache, backache, travel sickness and panic attacks and provides techniques for dealing with them. Devised with everyday health in mind, this book has something for everyone.Seeing The Wider Picture
By Charlotte Parnell. 2001
Meditation is often seen by those who do not practise it as something mysterious, something foreign, even something 'hippy', yet…
many of us have experienced a meditative state without even realising it.There is an ever-increasing body of opinion, let alone evidence, that meditation is good for you and particularly helps in dealing with stress.This book helps to break down the mystery, by making the practice more accessible, and by giving you a series of simple-to-follow exercises: a step-by-step, how-to guide to meditation. Even experienced meditators should find something to enjoy in the exercises within.This book helps you to start to access a different dimension and a new perspective on what is going on in your life and beyond it. It will start a process in you of looking afresh.It will help you to open your eyes - by closing them - so you can begin to see the Wider Picture.In 1990 Perry Wood shelved his music career to breed, break in and train horses. 'All my work with horses,'…
he says, 'has been about exploring deeper communication, learning to understand and influence another being for the mutual benefit of both parties. As time went on I realised that more communication was happening below the surface than people normally noticed. I started to apply these observations to the people who came to me to learn, at which point it was suggested that what I was doing with the horses and people would be transformational if it was brought into corporations.' He was right, it is! 'What I bring to this work is not only my learning from years of horse whispering and people-training but also the non-judgemental spiritual essence of unconditional love that is present in everything.'In Secrets of the People Whisperer, Perry Wood shows with unique simplicity how to listen to yourself, how to listen to others and - once you've mastered these skills - how to set goals and turn your life into a stunning success story.The Secrets of Aga Cakes
By Lucy Young. 2007
This is the first ever cake book for Aga owners, all the lovely things cooks want to make but often…
find tricky to get right in the Aga. With 100 Aga recipes for large cakes, cupcakes, buns, muffins and traybakes, ranging from the classic to the contemporary, this baking book is perfect for both the keen cake baker and the complete beginner. There are ideas for celebration cakes, or simply fast cakes for the busy person, and even recipes that children will enjoy making themselves.Includes:Simple cakes: quick and easy traybakes, Swiss rolls, all-in-one cakes - ideal for beginnersChocolate cakes: anything and everything chocolate, brownies, chocolate roulade, death-by-chocolate - sumptuous delights that are equally good served as teatime cakes or dinner-party dessertsTraditional cakes: Victoria sandwich, Christmas cake, Simnel cake, Dundee cake, parkin, teabread, scones, plus old English regional classicsBaking with kids: fairy cakes, drop scones, Welsh cakes, flapjacks, cookies, fork biscuits - quick, easy and fun to makeCupcakes: beautiful little iced gems in a variety of colours and flavoursCoffee-shop cakes: to sup with a cappuccino, muffins, flavoured shortbread, banana loaf, gingerbreadThe healthy option: fruit bars, oatcakes, carrot cake, courgette buns, wholewheat cake, fat-free cakes - remove some of the guilt from cake baking!All recipes have Aga and conventional instructions. There is also advice about baking equipment and useful tips throughout, making cake baking in the Aga absolutely foolproof!Secrets from the Afterlife
By Colin Fry. 2010
Colin Fry is the acclaimed star of '6ixth Sense', and 'Psychic Private Eyes', and is UK TV's leading psychic medium.…
Not only are his viewing figures huge, he also tours the country speaking to massive audiences. So many people want to see him because he's the keeper of remarkable secrets:- When loved ones pass over, where do they go?- How do you know if they're ok? - Are they still aware of us?- Can they do anything to help?- Is there a way to keep in touch with them? - What's it like on the Other Side? In this extraordinary book, Colin explains how understanding the spirit world has made his own life so much easier. And he also describes how many, many people ask him to connect with their loved ones who have passed over. The stories of these encounters make incredible reading. You will not be surprised by the amount of comfort he can bring to others, but you will be amazed by the secrets he discovers from the afterlife and how, hearing them, can change your perspective forever...Secrets from a Country Kitchen: Over 100 Contemporary Recipes for Ovens and Agas
By Lucy Young. 2004
In her Foreword to this book, Mary Berry describes Lucy as her 'right arm' as well as an 'exceptional' cook.…
Over the years Lucy has worked with Mary she has picked up hundreds of tips, shortcuts and ideas. Further, as someone who has taught at Mary's very popular workshops, Lucy knows only too well the sort of help, inspiration and guidance people really need. Now she reveals what she has learnt in this delightful collection of mouthwatering recipes, tried, tested and written with the busy young professional in mind. Using the best and simplest of ingredients, country cooking with a contemporary note is the theme. From grilled Colcannon fishcakes, with creamy potato and stir-fried cabbage, to perfectly cooked asparagus with parmesan shavings, Parma ham and black pepper, rack of English lamb with mint and sun-blushed tomato sauce, and plum and almond puffs, all the recipes can be cooked conventionally or in an Aga. With country roots, but an eye firmly on cost and time, Lucy Young will inspire a new generation of cooks.The Secret Path
By Paul Brunton. 1982
'The treasure-trove of the real self is within us, but it can be lifted only when the mind is still.'Paul…
Brunton was one of the 20th century's greatest explorers of, and writers on, the spiritual traditions of the East. He travelled widely throughout India (in particular) and met gurus and teachers who enriched his life immeasurably. By passing on to us the wisdom he learned directly from these holy men, he is widely credited as having introduced yoga and meditation to the West. In The Secret Path, Paul Brunton explains in simple language how to meditate, and how this will transform your everyday existence. He also describes the remarkable experiences and understandings he himself gained from meditation and how, by making this ancient practice a part of your life, you will be able to experience a valuable kind of freedom and a deep inner peace. The classic work - which has been reprinted many times - is a very special pointer towards your inner world, and one written by a most unusual and adventurous man of insight.The Seaweed Cookbook
By Xa Milne. 2016
'[Seaweed] is like dynamite - [it has] fiber, nutrients, all the minerals, [it] aids digestion - unbelievable' Jamie OliverSeaweed is…
one of the best superfoods on the planet and eating it provides a wide range of health benefits. From aiding weight loss to regulating blood sugar levels, this hero ingredient is an excellent source of vitamin C, protein and iron. In fact, it is the food source with the broadest range of minerals, and is readily available across the UK.In The Seaweed Cookbook, seaweed expert Xa Milne offers over 75 delicious, nutritious recipes. From snacks and small plates to drinks, mains and sweet treats, there's something for any time of the day, for all occasions:- Beetroot seaweed hummus- Salsa Verde with added umami- Life-saver seaweed rice- Grilled sea bass with tarragon, lemon and Shony- Lean green seaweed tonic smoothie- White bean and sausage stew with Dulse aioli- Thai pork balls with Kombu and chilli- Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall's foil-baked fish with smoked Dulse and garlic- Damson cranachan- Coconut, carrot and seaweed loafAs a healthy substitute for salt or as the centrepiece of your meal, incorporating seaweed into your daily diet is effortless with The Seaweed Cookbook.Seaweed and Eat It: A Family Foraging and Cooking Adventure
By Fiona Houston, Xa Milne. 2008
Seaweed And Eat It is the foodie's answer to The Dangerous Book for Boys, and a nostalgic journey of rediscovery…
for the whole family.Part cookbook, part natural history guide, with tasty recipes, fascinating folklore and inspiring ideas for seasonal feasts, Seaweed leads the reader through the process of identifying, learning about and cooking unusual and native wild foods. From discovering edible wild plants and flowers, to creating delicious seasonal feasts, Seaweed puts the fun into foraging and injects a sense of adventure into preparing dinner. For anyone interested in the origins of their food - or who's shocked by the price of elderflower cordial - this inspirational cookbook will ensure mealtimes are never dull. This revised edition is black and white.Seasons of the Day
By Stanislaus Kennedy. 2003
Based on the traditional Book of Hours - psalms said daily, at set times, by religious communities throughout the world…
- Seasons of the Day reveals the enduring relevance of this ancient practice to contemporary living.In Seasons of the Day, Sister Stan, knowing that our modern-day understanding of time pushes us to our stressed-out limits, passes on the monastic ritual to the layperson.Here, as she slows us down, she reveals the psalms through her own words, her own prayers. Using them, she also guides us tenderly through a four-week period, from the silence and mystery of pre-dawn (matins) through to the reflective conclusion of the day (compline). In a world that can often seem hostile and unfriendly, her gentle reflections help the reader find inner peace and confidence.A prayer book for todayScrew It, Let's Do It: Lessons in Life and Business
By Richard Branson. 2010
Richard Branson is an iconic businessman. In Screw It, Let's Do It, he shares the secrets of his success and…
the invaluable lessons he has learned over the course of his remarkable career. As the world struggles with the twin problems of global recession and climate change, Richard explains why it is up to big companies like Virgin to lead the way in finding a more holistic and environmentally friendly approach to business. He also looks to the future and shares his plans for taking his business and his ideas to the next level.Richard reveals the new and exciting areas into which Virgin is currently moving, including biofuels and space travel, and brings together all the important lessons, good advice and inspirational adages that have helped him along the road to success. This is a fantastic motivational business book that will help every reader achieve their own dreams.Scone with the Wind: Cakes and Bakes with a Literary Twist
By Miss Victoria Sponge. 2015
The perfect gift for those who like a good read and a slice of good cake, Scone with the Wind…
features 75 delicious literary inspired recipes. Beautifully packaged with bespoke line illustrations throughout, it really is the most novel way to get to grips with the classics! 'Funny and useable present for bakers AND non-bakers!' -- ***** Reader review'Literally perfect!' -- ***** Reader review'Super super cute' -- ***** Reader review'The ideal gift for a book loving baker' -- ***** Reader review*************************************************************************************************Bake your way through the classics from Jane Eclair to Tart of Darkness, Banana Karenina and On the Rocky Road, Flapjack and the Beanstalk, Nineteen-eighty Petit Fours and many more!Arranged by genre, enjoy biscuits and cakes, puddings and pies from romance and comedy through to horror and science fiction, and discover fun, edible versions of your favourite books.Includes witty introductions and amusing illustrations throughout, baking essentials and themed menus for book clubs, parties and afternoon teas.The ultimate treat for book (and cake) lovers!Recipes include:Breakfast at TiffinsKey Lime and Punishment,Captain Corelli's Madeleines,To Kill a Battenberg,Vanity Fairy Cakes,Middlemarshmallows,The War of the Viennese Whirls,Much Ado About Muffins,Scone with the Wind and more!Scatter Brain: How I finally got off the ADHD rollercoaster and became the owner of a very tidy sock drawer
By Shaparak Khorsandi. 2023
'Hilarious, unflinching, wise' - Sara Pascoe'Intensely personal, highly educational and very funny' - Adam Kay'Some brains, through no fault of…
their own, pack a bag, turn the lights off and run away to the seaside the moment they are meant to be doing homework, paying bills or not putting the cat in the fridge. These are ADHD brains. I have one and believe they are as common as being left-handed, flat footed or genuinely enjoying anchovies on a pizza. Undiagnosed Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder made my life a frustrating, maddening rollercoaster. I had very little focus except when I was hyper-focusing (and then it would always be on the wrong things), I made the same mistakes over and over again, regularly burning myself out until I was sobbing. When I finally was diagnosed in my 40s it felt like the lights had been turned on after a lifetime in the dark.'Join much-loved comedian Shaparak Khorsandi as she looks back on her life through the lens of ADHD and finally makes sense of the chaos. From discovering the joys of shoplifting through to finally understanding her attraction to toxic men, Scatter Brain will have you laughing (and crying) as you find out what it's really like to live a life out of control. Whether you suspect you might have ADHD or you're just here for the ride, let Shaparak take you on her heartbreaking and hilarious journey of self-discovery where you just might learn something useful about yourself too!Save Money Lose Weight: Spend Less and Reduce Your Waistline with My 28-day Plan
By Dr Ranj Singh. 2019
THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERAre you keen to lose weight without spending a fortune? Do you find it hard to stick…
to a budget when you are on a diet? In Save Money, Lose Weight, the book to accompany the ITV series, Dr Ranj Singh brings you a 28-day plan that shows you how to make nutritious, calorie-controlled, budget-conscious meals for the whole family.As well as 80 delicious recipes, this book includes: - Shopping lists - Meal planners - Tips to slash your weekly grocery bill - Easy, no-cost exercise ideasLet the nation's favourite doctor, Ranj Singh, show you how to break the cycle of habit without breaking the bank.What readers are saying:***** 'Easy to follow recipes and good shopping guides . . . the results have been great'***** 'Great ideas . . . food tastes delicious'***** 'Lovely recipes to follow and help you get to your goal'Saturday Kitchen Cookbook
By James Martin. 2014
Saturday Kitchen is a popular magazine-format show broadcast live on BBC1 for 35 weeks of the year. Combining a regular…
band of chefs and celebrities, as well as archive material and interactive features, it achieves a perfect balance of lively on-screen atmosphere with practical cookery content. Hosted by James Martin, the programme has a down-to-earth approach with attention to modern food trends that appeals to not-too-serious cooks.The Saturday Kitchen Cookbook contains over 100 inspirational recipes from the show, bringing together new ideas from some of the nation's favourite chefs, cutting-edge recipes from fresh talent, a variety of different cuisine from all around the world and a wealth of tips on current food topics.Saturday Kitchen: Best Bites
By With James Martin. 2008
Saturday Kitchen is the highly successful flagship food programme broadcast live on BBC1 throughout the year. Combining a regular band…
of chefs and celebrities, as well as archive material and interactive features, it achieves a perfect balance of lively on-screen atmosphere with practical cooking content. Hosted by James Martin, the programme has a down-to-earth approach, appealing to cooks who love simple, easy food.Saturday Kitchen Best Bites provides even more inspirational recipes from the show with over 40 contributing chefs. Chapters are easily divided, so you can turn to the top ten best bites for poultry, fish, beef, lamb or pork. Explore new takes on classic ingredients in the celebrity Heaven and Hell section and find out why Jason Donovan can't abide liver, but Nigella Lawson loves chestnuts.With over 100 recipes from the show and jam-packed with step-by-step photography, this cookbook brings together meal ideas from some of the country's best-known chefs, in a lively approachable format.