Health, Family & Home

The first 40 days after the birth of a child offer an essential and fleeting period of rest and recovery for the new mother. Based on author Heng Ou's own postpartum experience with zuo yuezi, a set period of "confinement," in which a woman remains at...

The Complete Language of Flowers is a comprehensive encyclopedia providing the meanings, powers, facts, and folklore for over 1,001 flower species. Now in a pocket-size edition for easy, on-the-go reference. Along with a beautiful visual depiction, each...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780593579213Author Natasha KravchukFormat HardbackPage Count 288Imprint Clarkson PotterPublisher Potter/Ten Speed/Harmony/RodaleWeight(grams)...

Quite simply La Gomera and El Hierro Tour & Trail Maps are the most detailed, accurate, toughest, easy to read, large scale maps of La Gomera and El Hierro that you can buy. Our map sheet is 840mm by 680mm. On the cover side you get the latest 35k scale...

The art of being a good husband is not an easy one. This little guide was written for the middle classes of the 1930s who were reading one of the first modern self-help books. Illustrated with contemporary line-drawings, it contains advice by turns...

The long-awaited autobiography of the archetypal kitchen bad boy - Marco Pierre WhiteWhen Marco Pierre White's mother died when he was just six years old, it transformed his life. Soon, his father was urging him to earn his own keep and by sixteen he was...

'A fascinating and inspiring field guide for plunging into uncertainty' - Oliver Burkeman'A powerful roadmap for a tumultuous world' - Cal NewportMaster of Change is offers a captivating and compelling new framework for negotiating our changing world and...

'A must-have' - The Telegraph'Book of the Week' - The Independent'Hilarious' - Sport MagazineIn what other context do football fans use the words 'aplomb' or 'derisory'? Why don't we use 'rifle' as a verb on the other six days of the week? Why do...

THE #1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER'Excellent.' The Times'Offers a fresh take on how to create your own balance, be more productive and feel fulfilled in the high-pressure social media age.' Cosmopolitan, 12 BEST NEW BOOKS TO READ'Serves some serious...

Change your life in 2024 with the simple, scientifically proven method that has already worked for thousands of people.'Life has questions. They have answers' New York TimesAt last, a book that shows you how to build - design - a life you can thrive in,...

'I love Tifo' Ian Wright 'Tifo are great' Alan Shearer'Tifo have changed the game when it comes to football analysis' Elis JamesRULE #1: DON'T WATCH THE BALLYes, football is about stars, goals and glory. But it's also about the intense calculations and...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781591845829Author John WarrillowFormat PaperbackPage Count 176Imprint PortfolioPublisher Penguin Putnam IncWeight(grams) 147gDimensions(mm) 203mm * 134mm *...

We all know that as a nation our mental health is in crisis. But what most don't know is that a critical ingredient in this debate, and a crucial part of the solution - what we eat - is being ignored.Nutrition has more influence on what we feel, who we...

Discover all the foul facts about these famous invaders in history's most horrible headlines: Vicious Vikings edition. The master of making history fun, Terry Deary takes on the Vikings in this marauding look at our...

'The high priest of happiness' SUNDAY TIMES'A fantastic guide to getting out of our own heads and finding more connection, presence, and joy' LAURIE SANTOS, host of The Happiness Lab podcast...

For fans of the hit Netflix docuseries The Last Dance.During his storied career as head coach of the Chicago Bulls and Los Angeles Lakers, Phil Jackson won more championships than any coach in the history of professional sports. Even more important, he...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780984782857Author Gayle Laakmann McDowellFormat PaperbackPage Count 708Imprint CareerCupPublisher CareerCup

McGEE ON FOOD AND COOKING is a masterpiece of gastronomic writing; a rich, addictive blend of chemistry, history and anecdote that no self-respecting foodie or cook can afford to be without.McGEE ON FOOD AND COOKING renders the everyday miracles of the...

Perfect for lovers of Quiet and The Power of Now, Emotional Agility shares a new way of relating to yourself and the world around you Every day we speak around 16,000 words - but inside minds we create tens of thousands more. Thoughts such as 'I'm not...

We no longer believe in witches as our ancestors once did. However, in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, any unforeseen or unexplained events were likely to be attributed to witchcraft. The stories of the individuals within this book show how...

I'll Bring Dessert showcases 70 sweet recipes to cater for any occasion. Being the designated 'dessert person' is often met with panic, but Benji is here to show you that not only is it fun, but it's simple to create desserts with wow-factor all year...

Winning strategies of one of football's most successful coaches As FIFA's most decorated female football manager and a former player, Sarina Wiegman has led both the Netherlands and England women's...

Enigmatic international athlete David Sharpe tells the gripping and often amusing story of his life on and off the track.Born into humble beginnings in Jarrow in north-east England, David rose to become World Junior and European Indoor champion and World...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780399579660Author Janet W. HardyFormat PaperbackPage Count 320Imprint Ten Speed PressPublisher Ten Speed Press

NAMED ONE OF THE BEST COOKBOOKS OF THE YEAR BY REAL SIMPLE"I have never read a more passionate and heartfelt expression of Colombian culture and cuisine in English. I've been waiting for years for a book like this to come out." -J. Kenji Lopez-Alt, New...

Across the Mediterranean, from Spain to Morocco, via Italy, Sicily, Greece and Lebanon, one delicious food influence gives way to the next. The whole region is a rich seam of deeply delicious food, and the recipes in this mouth-watering collection are...

From Mothman to the Mongolian Death Worm, Shellycoat to Simurgh, Nessie to even Ningyo, this charming and creative collection of cryptids will fascinate readers for years to come.Cryptids, Creatures & Critters: A Manual of Monsters and Mythos from Around...

If you have ADHD, your brain doesn't work in the same way as a "normal" or neurotypical brain does because it's wired differently. You and others may see this difference in circuitry as somehow wrong or incomplete. It isn't. It does present you with...

This second edition of the best sellingThe Complete Guide to Yin Yoga provides an in-depth look at the philosophy and practice of Yin Yoga with illustrated sections on how to practice Yin Yoga, including detailed descriptions and photographs of over 30...

National Bestseller"In Do Hard Things, Steve Magness beautifully and persuasively reimagines our understanding of toughness. This is a must-read for parents and coaches and anyone else looking to prepare for life's biggest challenges." -- Malcolm...

Make every meal magical with The Witch's Cookbook, your very own recipe grimoire! Chefs and bakers may seem to wield magic in the way they can whip up the most amazing dishes and desserts. But they are nothing compared to the original...

With the clarity of a physicist and the compassion of a gifted healer with more than twenty years of professional experience observing 5,000 clients and students, Barbara Ann Brennan presents the first in-depth study of the human energy field for people...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781583942727Author Robert SchwartzFormat PaperbackPage Count 344Imprint Frog LtdPublisher Frog LtdWeight(grams) 442gDimensions(mm) 216mm * 140mm * 21mm

Explore south west England's best 100 rivers, lakes, estuaries and coastlines by paddle board, canoe and kayak. Combining comprehensive coverage with detailed practical information and sparkling photography. A beautiful and inspiring book for water...

'When I think about the Connaught Bar, I return again and again to the hospitality, the methodology and the quality experiences that I have experienced there over the past decade.' - Massimo Bottura Food & Wine's Best Cookbooks of Spring 2024, and as...

"Some of the happiest years of my life were spent cooking next to Theo. He's an extraordinary cook and his food is consistently delicious. What a wonderful cookbook broken down into simple, delicious chapters - I love it." - Jamie OliverFrom biscotti to...

Evro's decade-by-decade series covering all Formula 1 cars and teams moves into the new millennium. The first half of the decade brought the strongest domination in F1's history from Michael Schumacher and Ferrari, with five consecutive drivers' and...

Updated in 2020! invaluable resource for couples in which one or both partners have Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), this authoritative book guides troubled partners towards an understanding and appreciation for the struggles and...

This is a brilliant new guide to understanding the origins of codependence and the path to recovery by a nationally recognised authority on dependency and addiction. In this fresh new look at codependence, Pia Mellody traces the origins of this illness...

Redesigned inside and out for its 10th anniversary, "The Barbecue! Bible" now includes full-colour photographs illustrating food preparation, grilling techniques, ingredients, and of course those irresistible finished dishes. A new section has been added...