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The Little Book of World Religions: A Pocket Guide to Spiritual Beliefs and Practices
by Ross DickinsonReligion flourishes around the globe in diverse forms, each uniquely fascinating and multifaceted, playing a central role in the lives of billions. From the five biggest faiths to the lesser-known creeds, this pocket guide offers an engaging introduction to world religions, exploring their history, beliefs, practices and personalities. It’s a starting point for anyone seeking deeper understanding of humanity’s spiritual side.
The Little Book of Yoga (The\little Book Of... Ser.)
by Fiona ChannonThe Little Book of Yoga is an inspiring introduction to everything you need to enhance your life using Yoga. Whether you're new to the practice or have been mastering flows for longer, this portable guide reinforces the tenants of the physical, mental and spiritual practices that yoga embodies. Containing all of the information you need, The Little Book of Yoga outlines the different kinds of yoga, the benefits derived from practising and busting the silly myths that surround it. Distilled in bite-size, digestible sections, you can expect to learn how to achieve mobility and to improve the body's ability to cope with common ailments through this form of exercise, as well as how this regime can lead to spiritual development and enlightenment.
The Little Book of Yoga: Illustrated Poses to Strengthen Your Body, De-Stress and Improve Your Health
by Eleanor HallThere are plenty of reasons to try yoga – strengthen your body, soothe your soul, reduce stress and many more! This easy-to-digest guide has tips to help you get started and is packed with a variety of poses that target a range of abilities. Be inspired to enjoy all that’s best about an AWESOME YOGA LIFESTYLE.
The Little Book of Zen: A Beginner's Guide to the Art of Zen
by Astrid CarvelHow can we be happy?How should we treat others?How should we spend our time?Discover the path to peaceful living with this beginner’s guide to the ancient practice of Zen Zen is a philosophy for living in a state of kindness, gratitude and awareness, teaching us to be present and to experience the world as it truly is. This book will guide you through the concepts of Zen, revealing how you can apply its principles to your daily life and how you can reap the benefits to gain a greater sense of peace and calm. Through simple tips, guided meditations and thought exercises, you can learn to cultivate Zen, whether you’re new to the practice or have been familiar with it for years.Are you ready to discover the secrets of Zen?Within these pages you’ll find:The history of the Zen school of thought, and how it has shaped the world we live in todayAn introduction to Zen practices and beliefs, including the Six Virtues and the Five Precepts, and to Zen ceremonies, holidays and ritualsTips for cultivating and perfecting your practice, and developing your own sense of “Zen”Step-by-step instructions for trying various meditations and exercises for yourselfIdeas to make your daily life and home more ZenExercises in Zen arts, such as calligraphy, painting, gardening and flower arrangingWise words from the world’s most enlightened thinkersThought-provoking Zen teachings to help you see things in a new light
The Little Book of Zen (The\little Book Of... Ser.)
by Tina ChantreyThe perfect antidote to the fast-paced nature of our modern world, The Little Book of Zen is an easy-to-understand guide to the practice of Zen.This bitesize book falls into two parts, starting with an introduction to Zen and a description of the way to get the best out of it. It gives a short history of the practice, which originated in Japan after adaptation from a Chinese philosophy, and shows how the benefits of Zen are just as relevant today. It also includes a variety of easy-to-use meditations for relaxation, stress relief and enlightenment. The second half of the book features categories of Zen-type quotations on life, happiness, nature and more.Zen QuotationsLife and Happiness'Your mind is a powerful thing. When you filter it with positive thoughts, your life will start to change.'Gautama Buddha'The glory of friendship is not the outstretched hand, not the kindly smile, nor the joy of companionship; it is the spiritual inspiration that comes to one when you discover that someone else believes in you and is willing to trust you with a friendship.'Ralph Waldo Emerson
The Little Book of Zen: Sayings, Parables, Meditations & Haiku
by David SchillerA revised edition of the classic little book, which has over 500,000 copies in print. New material and illustrations make the book even more accessible to readers who are interested in mindfulness, in seizing the moment, in staying steady in hard times.
The Little Depression Workbook: Build the life you want with mindfulness, compassion and meaningful action
by Dr Michael Sinclair Dr Michael EisenDepression is a painful place to be - but you don't have to stay there. This pocket guide is designed to help you break free from depression and move towards the life you want. Packed full of guidance, techniques and practical exercises grounded in the latest behavioural science, this book will help you to:- Manage thoughts and feelings more effectively- Take practical steps to improve your resilience and well-being- Create a fuller and more meaningful lifeWritten by two chartered psychologists with many years of experience in treating depression, this invaluable guide will help you navigate your way out of the dark and build a more fulfilling life.
The Little Frog's Guide to Self-Care: Affirmations, Self-Love and Life Lessons According to the Internet's Beloved Mushroom Frog
by Maybell EequayHop into this uplifting little book, filled with positive affirmations on self-love and empowerment, as told by the internet's most fashionable frog "Don't forget about the subtle magic that is happening all around you every day" Meet the little frog! With its mushroom cap and endless collection of fabulous footwear, this adorable amphibian is here to be your new best friend. Whether you need an emotional boost, some friendly encouragement or an honest view on the world, the little frog will be your guide. Created by the California-based artist Maybell Eequay, this book is a perfect compassionate gift for yourself or others. Inside you will find:- Over 40 hand-drawn illustrations of the little frog- Beautiful life lessons and empowering reminders that it's okay to be gentle with yourself and to feel your feelings- A humorous, no-nonsense approach to positivityThese illustrations will fill your heart with love for yourself and others, and remind you that it's brave and wonderful of you to exist!
The Little Guide to Christian Dior: Style to Live By
by Orange Hippo!Though his life was relatively short, Christian Ernest Dior's seismic influence on the fashion world ensures his name lives on as one of the most successful and celebrated designers of all time. Using the rationing restrictions of wartime, he created designs that extenuated the female figure and released the women of the world from the restrictive, dull clothing that restricted rather than enhanced femininity.It was Dior's sudden prominence on the world stage that restored Paris' reputation as the epicentre of the fashion world. To wear a Dior item of clothing, was to wear the best of the best. His post-War collection was described as a completely 'new look' by the editor-in-chief of Harper's Bazaar, one of the world's most powerful style magazines. The description was adopted and quickly became a fashion movement, with Dior's 'New Look' leading the way and even stealing the limelight from compatriot Gabrielle 'Coco' Chanel.The Little Guide to Christian Dior shows how despite coming from a wealthy background with powerful allies, Christian Dior may not have had to scrap his way to the top as Coco Chanel did, but his talent is no less worthy and his legacy as one of the world's greatest designers is no less deserving.'My dream? To make women happier and more beatiiful.' As seen on Living in Fifties Fashion, 'Salute Mr Dior'
The Little Guide to Coco Chanel: Style to Live By
by Orange Hippo!Over 170 quotes and fascinating facts about the creative genius who gave us the Little Black Dress and Chanel No. 5. Almost 50 years after her death, Coco Chanel remains one of the world's most influential fashion designers. Her story is one of creative brilliance and innovation – she was a driving force in freeing women from the restrictive clothing they had been obliged to wear for generations. 'In order to be irreplaceable, one must always be different,' Chanel would say, and throughout her life she demonstrated extraordinary passion and determination to change the world around her.This little book is packed with memorable facts about Coco Chanel's life and influence, and full of quotes from the icon herself and some of the many people inspired by her. There is much wisdom to glean from Chanel's self-reflections, while her sharp wit and joie de vivre will amuse, surprise and inspire in equal measure.'Fashion changes, but style endures.' As seen on vogue.co.uk, 18 August 2017, by Julia Neel.'Nobody has ever told Coco Chanel what to think.' As seen on dailymail.co.uk, 10 September 2019, by Caroline Howe.'A girl should be two things: who and what she wants.' As seen on marieclaire.co.uk, 4 October 2016, by Mariel Reed.'The most courageous act is still to think for yourself. Aloud.' As seen on harpersbazaar.com, 12 August 2017.
The Little Guide to Louis Vuitton: Style to Live By (The\little Book Of... Ser.)
by Orange Hippo!For over 150 years, Louis Vuitton's monographed bags have been associated with style and luxury. Born in 1821, he had left home at 13 to seek his fortune in Paris where he became an apprentice box-maker which eventually led him to introductions at the French Royal Court. With royal endorsement, Louis opened of his first workshop in 1854 where his skills and innovations established his brand as one of Europe's most popular.Passing his passion for crafting beautiful luggage onto his son, Georges, and later his grandson Gaston-Louis, they ensured the company continued to grow, surviving two world wars, to become the luxury brand it's renowned for.Louis Vuitton stores opened in cities throughout the world and expanded into other high-end brands. The merger in 1987 with Möet Hennessy created the megabrand LVMH, and in 1997 the appointment of Marc Jacobs launched Louis Vuitton into the world of fashion."The Louis Vuitton woman is more about a quality - a quality within some women that needs to come forward, to be noticed and recognised." Marc Jacobs"There's a lot of baggage that comes along with our family, but it's like Louis Vuitton baggage." Kim Kardashian"Luxury must be comfortable, otherwise it is not luxury." Louis Vuitton
A Little Happier: Notes for reassurance
by Derren BrownBrilliant . . . crammed with wisdom and insight.' Stephen Fry on HappyIn A Little Happier Derren Brown draws out the essential discoveries from his international bestseller Happy to help you lead your happiest life. A Little Happier's 17 inspiring and reassuring lessons will help you define and find your own happiness. Its lessons challenge us to think differently about the meaning of happiness and how we can over overcome anxiety in a difficult world. None of this is real when each of us tells stories about our lives in too tidy narratives that are seldom true and rarely helpful.We should be wary of goal setting: long-term goals fixate us on a future that may not happen and we may not wish for when we get there.Our partner isn't right for us because no-one is. None of us is born for someone else. But perhaps those areas of frequent conflict are useful indicators of where we might ourselves be insufferable.Life is hard, messy and complex. But if we can learn to separate what we can control - our thoughts and actions - from all else beyond our control, we can find a surer footing with which to greet the world and experience our own concept of happiness. Happy inspired readers:***** 'Immensely positive and life-affirming'***** 'This is the blue print to a good life'***** 'Thought provoking and potentially life-changing.
Little House Life Hacks: Lessons for the Modern Pioneer from Laura Ingalls Wilder's Prairie
by Angie Bailey Susie ShubertA humorous yet practical book of life lessons from the seminal Little House on the Prairie, blending Laura Ingalls Wilder&’s timeless teachings with her surprisingly timely penchant for homesteading, crafting, and the lifestyle we now call Cottagecore. The Little House on the Prairie was a childhood TV classic for a generation of kids, and Laura Ingalls Wilder&’s novels have never gone out of style for young bookworms. Her stories of her family&’s life in the 1870s offer countless gems of wisdom, and many facets of their lifestyle and the skills they relied on have become some of the hottest trends of today, from sourdough bread and modern pioneering to DIY prairie dresses and needlepoint. Little House Life Hacks playfully compiles the most crucial takeaways from that world, practical enough to work for pioneering stock and updated for today&’s evolving world. The Ingalls are the perfect reminders of what&’s important: love, family, community, honest work, and integrity. Alongside the life advice are selected inspirational quotes from the Little House books and show and fun pop culture tidbits (like that The Rock&’s first celebrity crush was original mean girl Nellie Oleson), as well as with meaningful takeaways for creating more balance, wellness, and fun in all aspects of your life.
A Little Light: 20 ways the coronavirus response could make the world better
by Lucy Mangan Tom Whipple Sarah Knapton Alex Hern Lindsay DodgsonAt a time of fear and anxiety, leading writers offer reassurance by looking at twenty ways the response to the coronavirus pandemic could make the world a better place.The coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic is a once-in-a-century event, a tragedy and a source of deep anxiety. But in darkness there is light; in tackling the most impossible challenges, human ingenuity forges new and positive paths forward.In his introduction, Professor Graham Davey argues that context and perspective are the best ways to alleviate the personal anxiety created by the pandemic and lockdown - context offered by the pieces in this collection.From leading science, society and culture writers and editors comes an easy-to-read look at twenty ways the human response to coronavirus could help to make the world a better place. Twenty reasons for each of us to find light in the darkness. Contributors include:Tom Whipple, science editor of The TimesLucy Mangan, columnist and authorSarah Knapton, science editor of the TelegraphLindsay Dodgson, senior staff writer at Business InsiderAlex Hern, technology editor of the Guardian
The Little Mindfulness Workbook
by Gary HennesseyA practical guide to everyday mindfulness techniques that really work.Written by an expert teacher with over 35 years' experience, and supported by online meditations and downloadable worksheets, The Little Mindfulness Workbook is a uniquely practicalpocket guide that will help you: Combat stress, anxiety and depression Learn the value of acceptance Choose how to respond to unwanted experiences Improve your happiness and well-beingThe meditations and practices contained in The Little Mindfulness Workbook can be used to complement a mindfulness course you are already following, or independently as a step-by-step eight-week course that will help you heal your lifeGary Hennessey is one of the country's most experienced mindfulness teachers. Follow his advice. It will serve you well. Dr Danny Penman, co-author of Mindfulness: A Practical Guide to Finding Peace in a Frantic World."Although this book is short, it is pithy. Although it is small, it is weighty. Although it contains alot of common sense, it also hints at profound truths that can change your lifeforever." Vidyamala Burch, from her Foreword
A Little Monster’s Guide to Mindfulness: A Child's Guide to Coping with Their Feelings
by Emily SnapeA beautifully illustrated personal development picture book, all about being mindful, for kids aged 4+Contains: slime-donuts, monster-yoga and a big calming dose of "Ahhh" Pickle the little monster is moving house and starting a new school, and it's giving them a yucky feeling in their tummy. Pickle has tried all sorts of things to feel better, but nothing seems to work until they try mindfulness.Follow along on a fun adventure as Pickle learns all sorts of ways to be mindful, from monster hugs and meditation to cloud watching and making a jar of memories. Discover how thinking about how you feel from head to toe and focusing on being present can make you go "Ahhh". Are you ready to be in the moment too? This book will help your child to:- Understand what mindfulness is- Learn some simple mindfulness techniques- Recognize their emotions and focus their attention on what they're feeling and doing in the present moment- Ease feelings of stress and anxietyThese approaches can become powerful tools that will encourage your child to manage and ease feelings of worry in order to feel calmer, resilient and more confident.
A Little Monster’s Guide to Positivity: A Child's Guide to Coping with Their Feelings
by Emily SnapeA beautifully illustrated personal development picture book, all about positive self-worth, for kids aged 4+ Contains: stinky socks, boiled slugs, a colourful collection of monsters and a big helping of "Boo!" Spooking Day is coming soon and Fluff the little monster is a bit worried that they're not as good as their friends at being ghastly and saying "Boo!". Follow along on a fun adventure as Fluff learns that everyone starts as a beginner, but with little steps you can learn to feel more confident about new challenges and become totally ROARSOME! Are you ready to be TOTALLY ROARSOME too? This book will help your child to:- Feel calmer and happier with some simple and effective techniques - Think about what makes them special and celebrate their uniqueness - Be kind to themselves with positive self-talk - Find out why they have negative feelings and learn how to let them go These approaches can become powerful tools that will encourage your children to become more resilient and happier.
The Little NLP Workbook (Crimson Publishing Ser.)
by Jeremy LazarusA pocket-sized introduction to essential NLP principles and techniques you can apply to your life today. The Little NLP Workbook is a practical guide full of simple neuro-linguistic programming exercises to help you take your life in the direction you want. Packed with interactive questions, checklists and exercises so you can write down your answers there and then The Little NLP Workbook is designed to be simple, yet thought-provoking, enabling you to learn how to use NLP quickly, easily and effectively in your everyday life. As an interactive introduction to NLP, The Little NLP Workbook explains what NLP is, what it involves and how you can use NLP to:Set and achieve goals that are truly right for you rather than getting stuck Develop the mindset that all successful people haveEnhance your ability to communicate and influenceOvercome everyday challengesInstantly feel at your best Written by a certified NLP Master Trainer, The Little NLP Workbook is for anyone looking for a highly practical introduction to harnessing the power of NLP, helping you to set and achieve the goals you really want and overcome the typical challenges that we all face. Core NLP processes are fully explained with accompanying easy-to-follow exercises, allowing you to improve your communication and apply NLP techniques to your own situation. The Little NLP Workbook is also structured as a handy guide that can be revisited again and again to refresh your memory, or when your life circumstances change. Concise, pocket-sized and easy to digest, The Little NLP Workbook will help you understand the benefits of NLP, give you expert tips and advice on how to put into practice NLP techniques and achieve your goals sooner than you expect.
The Little Pocket Book of Happiness: How to love life, laugh more, and live longer
by Lois BlythSwap worry and anxiety for joy and contentment and choose to live in a happier way. Happiness is like the answer to a riddle. The more we want it and the more we seek it, the more elusive it becomes. And yet, when we are least conscious of looking for it, it can envelop us in a warm sense of contentment and belonging, making a single moment precious and valuable beyond measure. A feeling of happiness has the power to light up our whole being. Scientists will tell us that happiness has the power to heal and to extend life. It is the ingredient we all seek to make our lives complete. Like the air we breathe, we are not conscious that we need it, until it disappears. Happiness makes us feel glad to be alive. The Little Pocket Book of Happiness offers you a more joyous approach to living and thinking; a shift in approach that may reframe your view of the world; simple things you can do to reconsider your life – consciously – so that you can decide whether now is the time when you can be happier. It includes strategies to warm the heart and open the mind to the extraordinary power of happiness. It shares the experiences of others and provides the closest we might have to a happiness 'formula'. The good news is, happiness is within everyone’s grasp.
The Little Self-Esteem Workbook: Boost your confidence and get more out of life
by Samantha CarbonModern life is stressful and complicated; it can be all too easy to feel that we're just not up to it, and so our self-esteem suffers. This pocket guide is designed to help you explore your self-esteem issues and break free from the bad habits that affect your quality of life. Packed full of guidance, techniques and exercises grounded in the latest behavioural science, this book will help you:- Ease the internal dialogue that chatters away within you- Improve your well-being and resilience- Create a fuller, more enjoyable and meaningful lifeWritten by an experienced therapist, and illustrated with examples drawn from many years of practice, this helpful little book could be your ticket to a calmer, more confident life.
Little Spontaneous Adventures: How to Break Routine and Enjoy Something New Every Day
by Amber ReidSeize the day!Once you fall into a routine, it can be hard to find your way out again – but if you know where to look, excitement, joy and new experiences are never far away!Packed with fabulously simple suggestions to inspire your morning, jazz up your evening or wake up your weekend, this little book will help you say “yes” to adventure and put the spice back into everyday life.
The Little Stress-Relief Workbook: Decrease your stress levels and enhance your life
by Jess HenleyThese days everyone seems to be a little bit stressed - but for some it can be debilitating. This pocket guide is designed to help you understand the unique way in which you respond to stress so that you can recognise the warning signs and take action. Packed full of guidance, techniques and practical exercises drawn from many years of experience, this book will help you:- Manage stress, and the unpleasant side-effects that often come with it- Improve your well-being and resilience- Create a fuller, more enjoyable and meaningful lifeWritten by an experienced therapist, this helpful little book is your ticket to a calmer, more fulfilled life.
Little Things: A positive toolkit for when life feels stressful
by Fearne CottonHow to make small changes to feel better, even when under stress.Stress is a normal part of life, but it can be overwhelming. The habits, tools and advice in these pages will help you cope better, understand your own worries, and learn how to pause and respond rather than react when life feels too much.This is the advice I've received - the lessons I've learned in my own ups and downs, the expert conversations from my Happy Place podcast, the therapies I've tried and the habits I've created - to keep working towards good days.By focusing on the little things, practising self-awareness, and getting creative with the exercises and simple ideas, daily tricks and practical tools in this book, you can find balance in our hectic world and unlock daily happiness.Fearne x
Little Treatments, Big Effects: How to Build Meaningful Moments that Can Transform Your Mental Health
by Jessica SchleiderIf you've ever wanted mental health support but haven't been able to get it, you are not alone.In fact, you're part of the more than 50% of adults and more than 75% of young people worldwide with unmet psychological needs. Maybe you've faced months-long waiting lists, or you're not sure if your problems are 'bad enough' to merit treatment? Maybe you tried therapy but stopped due to costs or time constraints? Perhaps you just don't know where to start looking? The fact is, there are infinite reasons why mental health treatment is hard to get. There's an urgent need for new ideas and pathways to help people heal.Little Treatments, Big Effects integrates cutting-edge psychological science, lived experience narratives and practical self-help activities to introduce a new type of therapeutic experience to audiences worldwide: single-session interventions. Its chapters unpack why systemic change in mental healthcare is necessary; the science behind how single-session interventions make it possible; how others have created 'meaningful moments' in their recovery journeys (and how you can, too); and how single-session interventions could transform the mental healthcare system into one that's accessible to all.
Little Wins: The Huge Power of Thinking Like a Toddler
by Paul Lindley'Read on, and rediscover how to live a fuller and more successful life' SIR RICHARD BRANSON, from the forewordThere are some 400 million people worldwide whose creativity, imagination and determination put the rest of us to shame. They are experts in their field, despite having no experience to speak of. Once, you were one of them too. They are toddlers - and they hold the key to unlocking our creative potential as adults.In Little Wins: The Huge Power of Thinking Like a Toddler, Ella's Kitchen founder Paul Lindley reveals the nine characteristics and behaviours that we can all learn from recalling our toddler selves. From attention-grabbing tactics that would humble most marketing experts to the art of thinking divergently, Lindley shows how much we've lost in getting old - and how we can get it back. Never mind growing up; it's time we grew down.