Health, Family & Home

I'm Jen Brister: stand-up comedian, middle-aged adolescent, and mum. But not that mum - I'm the other one.'Hysterical, important, moving, wonderful' Sara PascoeConfused? Two years ago, my partner (a woman - we're not solicitors) gave birth to twins. (I...

Richard is a middle-aged Englishman who runs a B&B in the fictional Val de Follet in the Loire Valley. Nothing ever happens to Richard, and really that's the way he likes it. One day, however, one of his older guests disappears, leaving behind a...

At last, the star of BBC2's The Great British Bake Off reveals all the secrets of his craft in How to Bake. The son of a baker, Paul Hollywood is passionate about busting the myths that surround baking, sharing his finely honed skills, and showing that...

Named one of "22 new books...that you should consider reading before the year is out" by Fortune"This practical and empathetic guide to taking the high road is worth a look for workers lost in conflict." - Publisher's WeeklyA research-based, practical...

_______________ A RICHARD AND JUDY BOOK CLUB PICK THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER A BBC RADIO 4 BOOK OF THE WEEK SELECTED AS A BOOK OF THE YEAR BY THE TIMES SELECTED AS A SUMMER READ BY THE SUNDAY TIMES, FINANCIAL TIMES, DAILY TELEGRAPH, THE TIMES AND...

'Gorgeous. Very, very funny in a knowing wry way but so tender, so beautiful. I loved all the characters.' Marian Keyes 'Warm, witty, touching - and frequently hilarious' David Nicholls, author of Sweet Sorrow 'You put the book down...

PRE-ORDER NOW There are times when life feels like it has you cornered: financial difficulties, relationship issues, work problems, all of the above. Every one of us, at one time or another, will have to face up to...

Gill Meller's new book Outside is a thoughtful celebration of the joys of cooking and eating outdoors. We shouldn't be shutting doors any more - we should be opening them...From his rural home overlooking the sea, Gill is perfectly placed to write about...

Immerse yourself in the vibrant dishes and enchanting flavours of Spain with Claudia Roden's inimitable guide 'A real classic by a superb food writer. This will be on my shelf for many years' 5***** Reader Review'The best Spanish cook book you will find ...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780345480866Author Terrence RealFormat PaperbackPage Count 320Imprint Ballantine Books Inc.Publisher Random House USA IncWeight(grams) 221gDimensions(mm)...

With an enemy in their midst, can they still protect their fighters in the skies?Pearl has given up on her dreams of being a journalist after being denied a promotion because of her gender. Joining the WAAF as a radio telephone operator for Bomber...

Pia Mellody creates a framework for identifying codependent thinking, emotions and behaviour and provides an effective approach to recovery. Mellody sets forth five primary adult symptoms of this crippling condition, then traces their origin to...

The local mayor has a dinner date with death...With school out for the summer, Margery and Clementine Butcher-Baker are taking advantage of the break to go on holiday. They plan to explore the village of St-Martins-on-the-Water and rest before the chaos...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781533592156Author Sarah NaishFormat PaperbackPage Count 52Imprint CreateSpacePublisher CreateSpace

More than half of American adults and more than seventy-five percent of young Americans believe in intelligent extraterrestrial life. This level of belief rivals that of belief in God. American Cosmic examines the mechanisms at work behind the thriving...

ONE OF THE WATKINS TOP 100 MOST SPIRITUALLY INFLUENTIAL PEOPLE OF 2023 From JULIA CAMERON, author of the multimillion bestselling THE ARTISTS WAY comes WRITE FOR LIFE. Legendary author of The Artist's Way Julia Cameron has pioneered the field of...

This stunning, colour-illustrated guide includes practices to help you let go of everyday stresses and find inner peace. With practical tools, strategies and exercises harnessing the benefits of mindfulness, meditation, gratitude, creativity, relaxation...

'Britain's top dog whisperer... a canine-human Esther Perel' The ObserverWouldn't you love to know what your dog was thinking?The truth is that your dog is communicating with you all the time but, unless you know the signs, you aren't picking up on what...

Regulate your emotions, defuse your triggers, control your thoughts, and find your calm no matter where you are using the practical and proven self-soothing activities in The Little Book of Self-Soothing. Stressful experiences are an unfortunate and...

An invitation to embrace your feminine powers, awaken your soul's creativity, and ignite your inner wild magic* Explains how to awaken your spiritual Womb to find strength within and how to reclaim your softness and vulnerability as a feminine superpower...

Pocket Power from The Slumflower will inspire you to think of yourself a little more often. Chidera Eggerue a.k.a. The Slumflower is here to give you tips and wisdom for reclaiming your power as a disobedient woman! Know your worth, achieve your...

In THE ART OF LEARNING,Waitzkin offers an inside look at two of the world's most intense subcultures while also sharing the principles at the core of his success. One must focus on long-term goals, Waitzkin argues, instead of the immediate thrill of...

Simply Stairs is a 'how to' book which guides the reader through all aspects of the design and construction of a wide range of timber staircases, step-by-step. It provides anyone with a basic knowledge of woodwork with the know-how and confidence to...

AS SEEN ON ITV's SAVE MONEY: LOSE WEIGHT!*OFFICIAL SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER!*This must-have, delicious debut cookbook from the duo behind one of the UK's most popular slimming blogs, TWOCHUBBYCUBS, aka James and Paul Anderson - with 100 amazing, healthy...

This is a book about Christmas. But it's also a book about belonging, connection, self-care, joy and ordinary magic.CALM CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR offers inspiration for a new kind of holiday season - one where you radiate calm and cultivate delight...

Bestselling author and world-famous makeup artist Bobbi Brown reveals her secrets to radiant beauty in this gorgeous lifestyle guide. Featuring the best beauty food recipes, fitness tailoring, recommendations on nutrients and restorative yoga and...

The amazing mind mapping, speed reading and memory techniques developed by Tony Buzan, the world's bestselling author on the brain and learning, will revolutionize your studies and maximize your success in exams - whatever your subject or academic level...

Dave Arnold's philosophy is simple: if you think like a scientist, you can make better drinks. Liquid Intelligence takes readers behind the bar and into the lab, where Arnold tinkers with temperature, carbonation, sugar concentration and acidity in...

'A delight to read' RACHEL KHOOShortlisted for the 2015 Fortnum & Mason Food Book AwardWinner of UK's Best Culinary Travel Book in the Gourmand World Cookbook Awards 2015'When we eat, we travel.' So begins The Edible Atlas. Mina Holland takes you on a...

Perfect for fans of Dilly Court and Katie Flynn. 'An absorbing story in the grand tradition of the best saga authors' Margaret Dickinson 'Rosie writes such heart-warming sagas' Lyn Andrews 'The new Catherine Cookson' Coventry Evening Telegraph 1896,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781850587538Author Stuart MarshallFormat PaperbackPage Count 104Imprint Sigma LeisurePublisher Sigma PressWeight(grams) 225g

Richard and Rosie started trying to conceive after five years of being together but, two and a half years and countless prenatal vitamins and ovulation kits later, there hadn't been even a phantom pregnancy. So began their adventure into IVF, via blood...

A guidebook to walking the Thames Path National Trail between Woolwich Foot Tunnel in east London and the river's source in Gloucestershire. Covering 292km (182 miles), this straightforward trail takes around 2 weeks to hike. A level walk alongside...

The Sunday Times Bestseller'Really brilliant and just crammed with wisdom and insight. It will genuinely make a difference to me and the way I think about myself.' Stephen Fry___Everyone says they want to be happy. But that's much more easily said than...

Beautiful wildernesses; tiny budgets; environmentally-friendly... What's not to like? And it's all accessible right here, without the need for a flight or a big budget. From getting back to nature with a tent, some matches and a few litres of bottled...

Do you feel like your life looks perfect from the outside, but on the inside you're falling apart? Have you gone from one practitioner to the next desperately seeking solutions and yet still suffer? If the answer's 'yes', then you need The Psychic...

Sunday Times and New York Times bestselling author Cathy Glass returns with her first novel. The Girl in the Mirror is a moving and gripping story of a young woman who tries to piece together her past and uncovers a dreadful family secret that has been...

The bestselling book everyone is talking about, revealing the surprising art of caring less and getting more. 'Genius' Cosmopolitan'The best book I have read recently . . . Absolutely blinding. Read it. Do it' Mail on Sunday'The anti-guru' ObserverAre...

Inhale calm, exhale your cares... Find inspiration for your yoga practice every day with this book of uplifting quotations, mindfulness techniques and step-by-step guidance on the best-loved yoga poses to engage and energize both mind and body all...

Everything you need to know about exploring Europe in a caravan, motorhome or tent. Touring Europe 2024 is your essential companion to independent touring in a caravan, motorhome or tent. This comprehensive handbook contains everything you need to...