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Do you ever worry what people think of you? Do you ever feel inadequate? Do you ever say 'yes' when you mean 'no'? Are you frightened of failure?These are your erroneous zones - infuriating little quirks of personality that are barriers to a fuller,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780578799650Author Chyna HoneyFormat PaperbackPage Count 108Imprint Piper Peony PublishingPublisher Piper Peony PublishingWeight(grams) 152g

How to be Free is Tom Hodgkinson's manifesto for a liberated life.Modern life is absurd. How can we be free?If you've ever wondered why you bother to go to work, or why so much consumer culture is crap, then this book is for you. Looking to history,...

The culmination of a lifetime of counselling, lecturing and writing, M. Scott Peck's major work leads us to a deeper awareness of how to live rich, fulfilling lives in a world fraught with stress, worry and anxiety. Writing with a depth of understanding...

'Immensely rewarding...filled with ingenious research, wise advice and insightful reflections on the human condition' New York Times Book ReviewCan you resist everything except temptation? In a hedonistic age full of distractions, it's hard to possess...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780062151926Author Frederic LuskinFormat PaperbackPage Count 242Imprint HarperOnePublisher HarperOneWeight(grams) 272g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.AwardsCommended for Nautilus Award (Ecology/Environment) 2004.Book InformationISBN 9781577314226Author Bill PlotkinFormat PaperbackPage Count 308Imprint New World...

In Sparks of Phoenix-Najwa Zebian's third book of poetry-she takes her readers on a powerful journey of healing. As the phoenix emerges from its ashes, Zebian emerges ablaze in these pages, not only as a survivor of abuse, but as a teacher and healer...

Think Like an Artist by BBC Arts editor Will Gompertz - wisdom and smart thinking from Da Vinci to Ai WeiweiWhy do some people seem to find it easy to come up with fresh, brilliant ideas? And how do they turn them into something worthwhile?After spending...

This book could be anything: a journal, a keepsake, a calendar, a friend, all of the above. It gently (and not gently) pushes you through the year, gets you writing about your past, present, and future, facing your fears and then turning the page. Each...

'Presence feels at once concrete and inspiring, simple but ambitious - above all, truly powerful' New York Times Book ReviewHow can we be our strongest selves in life's most challenging situations? We often approach these situations - job interviews, ...

A complete and comprehensive guide to why kids behave and think the way they do-and how to bring out the best in them. In the U.S., more than 10% of children are diagnosed with psychiatric disorders, while countless others remain undiagnosed. Defining...

Discover the joys and health-giving benefits of nurturing a gardenWe have long been aware of the positive effects of spending time in nature and how it can be a powerful antidote to the stresses of modern life. Science now tells us that cultivating a...

A fascinating, practical guide to making better decisions with our money, health and personal lives from Gerd Gigerenzer, the author of Reckoning with Risk.Numbers don't lie - but they often mislead us. From health risks to financial decisions, we often...

Enjoyable mental exercises to help boost performance on IQ tests This engaging book offers readers the ultimate in calisthenics for the brain. Using the same fun, informative, and accessible style that have made his previous books so popular, Philip...

Enter sleep peacefully with Moonlight Gratitude, a collection of relaxing, guided meditations to calm your restless mind. Ruminate and reflect on the day and fall into sleep peacefully with the calming meditations in this book. Gentle imagery with...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780953107322Author Michael AtavarFormat PaperbackPage Count 272Imprint Kiosk PublishingPublisher Kiosk PublishingWeight(grams) 250gDimensions(mm) 180mm *...

Everybody has a Tiger. It is the thing that snarls at us when we think about making a change in our lives and stops us developing and achieving our potential. In Taming Tigers Jim Lawless shares his proven and inspirational training programme to help you...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780807047415Author Robin DiAngeloFormat PaperbackPage Count 192Imprint Beacon PressPublisher Beacon Press

'ZEST' equates to zing, enthusiasm, energy, gusto, eagerness, zeal and fervour. It also connotes a tang, a sharpness. It's the opposite of bland. And Zest: How to Squeeze the Max out of Life is exactly that.It's more than just a book on personal...

'Funny, emotional and deeply inspiring, this is perfect for anyone wanting to break out of their comfort zone' HeatWhat would happen if a shy introvert lived as an out-and-out extrovert for one year? Jessica Pan is about to find out... *When she found...

Synopsis coming soon.......Book InformationISBN 9780684872575Author SmithFormat PaperbackPage Count 256Imprint Simon & SchusterPublisher Simon & Schuster

You're trying to help--but is it working?Helping others is a good thing. Often, as a leader, manager, doctor, teacher, or coach, it's central to your job. But even the most well-intentioned efforts to help others can be undermined by a simple truth: We...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781400078394Author Martin E.P. SeligmanFormat PaperbackPage Count 336Imprint Vintage BooksPublisher Random House USA IncWeight(grams) 227gDimensions(mm)...

Solve the cycle of overwhelm and exhaustion, and empower yourself to create positive change. This interactive workbook from the experts behind the New York Times bestseller Burnout offers up the tools and tips to help get you there. We all want to...

Common wisdom has it that love is fragile, but leading psychoanalyst Stephen A. Mitchell argues that romance doesn't actually diminish in long-term relationships-it becomes increasingly dangerous. What we regard as the transience of love is really risk...

This book offers you an opportunity to internalize and directly experience the great wisdom of the Tao Te Ching, a collection of verses authored by the Chinese prophet Lao-Tzu.The words Tao Te Ching translate as 'living and applying the Great Way.'...

Winner of the British Psychological Society Book Award for Popular PsychologyPsychologists have long been aware that most people tend to maintain an irrationally positive outlook on life. In fact, optimism may be crucial to our existence. Tali Sharot's...

Whether you're looking to be more decisive in your life, find a new job or simply be happier, 59 Seconds has the 'magic bullet' you need.Most people would like to be more creative, more persuasive and more attractive. For years, gurus and 'life coaches'...

Richard Bandler, co-creator of NLP and the man who inspired Paul McKenna to greatness, collaborates with Alessio Roberti and Owen Fitzpatrick to reveal how to unleash your true potential and transform your life. Richard Bandler - the...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781912105274Author Joanna PennFormat PaperbackPage Count 154Imprint Curl Up PressPublisher Curl Up PressWeight(grams) 227gDimensions(mm) 234mm * 156mm * 8mm

A personal story of the author reflecting on her journey of life with references to quotes from the Qur'an, Hadith and contemporary thinkers.About the AuthorNaima B. Robert: Na'ima B Robert is descended from Scottish Highlanders on her father's side and...

These amazing little books are potential life-savers. Using simple text and bold design, each book meets the reader at a point of low mood or unhelpful thinking, and guides them through rational thought processes to a more positive mood and a healthier...

Rock stars to royalty, society to sobriety, get to know the real Susannah Constantine in the hottest memoir of the year! 'Sensational, juicy, gossipy, filthy and bravely honest in equal measure, Susannah Constantine's memoir is a rollicking romp through...

Have you ever seen something that wasn't really there? Heard someone call your name in an empty house? Sensed someone following you and turned around to find nothing? Hallucinations don't belong wholly to the insane. Much more commonly, they are linked...

A book where John Holt uses anecdotal observations that question assumptions about how children acquire knowledge and learning skills.About the AuthorJohn Holt (1923-1985) was a teacher in the American school system before becoming one of the foremost...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781982138790Author Cleo WadeFormat HardbackPage Count 192Imprint Atria BooksPublisher Atria BooksWeight(grams) 295gDimensions(mm) 180mm * 127mm * 20mm

Pain has many valuable functions. It can be a warning or force us to rest our bodies. Yet most ongoing chronic pain, such as unrelenting backache or headache, has no discernable cause and diminishes countless lives. Over the years a scientific...

If you want to go in one direction, the best route may involve going in another. This is the concept of 'obliquity': paradoxical as it sounds, many goals are more likely to be achieved when pursued indirectly. The richest men and women are not the most...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781788420747Author Michael SparrowFormat PaperbackPage Count 256Imprint PreludePublisher Duckworth Books