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Books – Health – Self help
Books 1 to 20 of 217 – Self help
Human Design by Chetan Parkyn
According to Chetan Parkyn’s Human Design‚ we are each born with an inbuilt individuality as unique as our fingerprint – accessed simply from the date‚ time and location of our birth. Using this information‚ Human Design produces a ‘life chart’‚ a detailed picture of your personality blueprint‚ including your strengths and limitations‚ people you work best with‚ how you communicate – in short who you were genetically designed to be from birth. Once you know which of the 5 personality types you are‚ from there you can discover your personal blueprint including: whether you are designed with creative or organisational energy; your style of decision-making; and how you interact with people. Are you living your Human Design?
Paperback, 304 pp, $39.99. Buy
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Little White Lies, Deep Dark Secrets by Susan Shapiro Barash
From the bestselling author of ‘Tripping the Prom Queen’ comes a fascinating and provocative look at the reasons behind female deception. ‘Little White Lies, Deep Dark Secrets’ reveals how society doles out mixed messages to women, fostering the lies they tell.
Honest and even outrageous, Susan Shapiro Barash is fast becoming the author who explores issues that are important to women – issues that they are loath to talk about… until now.
Paperback, 290 pp, $24.99. Buy
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The Great Life Makeover by Daniel Monti and Anthony Bazzan
Face it: Your hormones, metabolism, blood flow, and mood aren’t what they used to be. What you need is a Great Life Makeover. The Great Life Makeover does for your mind, body, and love life what a beauty makeover does for your appearance. Dr. Daniel Monti and Dr. Anthony Bazzan lay out a practical, comprehensive, and detailed guide for midlife couples wanting to reboot their love life, rebalance hormones, and remedy the mental and physical issues that make midlife more difficult than it should be. Addressing the three hot-button issues with a focus on diet, fitness, and stress reduction, The Great Life Makeover offers a program that can dramatically improve your health, relationship, and overall quality of life.
, 256 pp, $34.95. Buy
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Hi, I’m Bill and I’m Old by William Alexander
One July evening‚ William Alexander‚ an author and highly regarded lecturer on spirituality and recovery‚ had an all-too-real fantasy about getting drunk again. He had been sober for 23 years‚ so why was he suddenly craving the feeling of freedom that only a quart of Jack Daniel’s used to bring? Alexander’s psyche was facing something it hadn’t faced before: he was growing old. Thus‚ he was returning to old ways of coping with something uncomfortable that he didn’t want to deal with.
Out of the author’s personal reflections and hard-won insights emerges an unconventional approach to the challenges of recovery that come with aging.
Paperback, 240 pp, $20.95. Buy
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The Mind Coach by Jamil Qureshi
Although in this world everyone is different, we all share the common goal of wanting to succeed be it in sport, business or relationships. The truth is, however, that few people – if any – ever achieve their true potential. What stops us, bizarrely, is ourselves. We are all inherently self-limiting and are unwittingly sabotaged by hidden fears and insecurities created by past experiences. Using a revolutionary blend of Neuro-Linguistic Programming, hypnosis and psychology, Jamil Qureshi – the Mind Coach – teaches us that the real secret to success lies in our ability to trust in our subconscious skills and shows us how to work with what we have, rather than what we think we lack. The Mind Coach is unique, innovative and spectacularly succe
Paperback, 192 pp, $29.95. Buy
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Champions Body for Life by Art Carey
The all-new official guide to the Body-for-LIFE Challenge, with success secrets and tips to help you win your own personal Body-for-LIFE Challenge, by challengers and champions from the past 10 years. Champions Body-for-LIFE is not just another diet or fitness book—it’s a book of personal transformation. The Body-for-LIFE 12-week journey has changed the lives of millions. Read how men and women become Champions as you follow the 12-week story of two Body-for-LIFE Challengers. Mark Unger, a major in the U.S. Marine Corps, and Alexa Adair, a college student, share their personal Journeys of Transformation.
, 224 pp, $45.00. Buy
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Lifes a Beach by Alexandra Massey
Everyone loves being on holiday. Lying on the beach with the sand between your toes and bathed in the warm rays of the sun, you feel relaxed, happy and contented, far from the stresses and strains of everyday life. But what if you could capture that elusive holiday feeling all year round? Bestselling author Alexandra Massey argues that you don’t need to jet off to some far-flung location to enjoy that ‘glad to be alive’ feeling – it’s accessible to everyone at any time.You can: discover how to bring the holiday feeling back home with you learn to kick back and avoid letting everyday stress get to you nurture your emotional wellbeing and discover harmony within yourself achieve a sense of liberation within your hectic lifestyle take practica
Paperback, 176 pp, $23.95. Buy
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Granny Diaries by Adair Lara
For every woman who’s thought, But, I’m too young to be a grandmother! this delightful guide gives new grandmas tips and pointers on how to navigate the G-Word territory. Great advice on how to choose a decent name (Flopsy? No, thanks.), how to give advice without getting in trouble, how to stay on the parents’ good side, and much much more
Hardback, 120 pp, $18.95. Buy
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How Did I Get So Busy? by Valorie Burton
Do you feel stressed, overworked, like you’re running on empty? Are you caught in the race to get it all done–with little time to enjoy the rewards life has to offer? There’s no doubt about it: these days we are just too busy. With the conveniences of technology, we’re compelled to get more done in less time and end up constantly striving for the next thing – rarely stopping to consider if it’s something we even want. As a result, we end up missing out on the things that truly matter: our relationships, the activities we love, quiet time to reflect and replenish our energy. Valorie Burton’s How Did I Get So Busy? is the solution for anyone who feels perpetually overwhelmed and overworked: a simple, effective 28-day program to help you redi
Paperback, 246 pp, $19.95. Buy
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Healing by Jena Pincott
It is important for people who have experienced a major emotional or physical setback to know that they are not alone–many others have experienced such hardship and survived. This beautiful book offers advice and personal experiences from more than 300 celebrities, leaders, Nobel prize winners, and entrepreneurs, including Robert DeNiro, Rudy Giuliani, Liz Taylor, and Winston Churchill
Paperback, 241 pp, $20.95. Buy
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Colin Cowie Chic by Colin Cowie
A handbook for living well in the twenty-first century From legendary lifestyle expert Colin Cowie comes the last word in living a gracious, sensuous life on any budget. Colin draws back the curtain on his own chic, passionate, 120-miles-per-hour life, revealing how to create and entertain in an inviting home, garner respect in the workplace, and travel with ease and comfort. No matter how or where you live, or whatever your personal style may be, Colin Cowie Chic will place you on the fast track to experiencing life to the fullest. This immensely practical handbook offers step-by-step instructions on everything from workplace etiquette to the art of no-sweat, fuss-free travel. Colin also takes the guesswork out of navigating today’s social
, 271 pp, $41.95. Buy
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Confessions of a Carb Queen by Susan Blech
When her doctor told her she could suffer a stroke just by walking across the street, Susan Blech knew drastic action was called for. She was only 38 years old, and the scale registered a life-threatening 468 pounds. Rejecting the idea of gastric bypass surgery, Susan relocated to Durham, North Carolina, giving up all that was familiar and $70,000 of her life savings to devote herself to losing weight and getting healthy on the famed Rice Diet. In Confessions of a Carb Queen, Susan Blech speaks candidly about topics no obese person has dared to address: fat sex, eating binges, the lies you tell others, and the lies you tell yourself. She explores the psychological component of overeating and the connection between her own binge eating and t
Paperback, 346 pp, $22.95. Buy
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The Magic Key to Charm by Eileen Ascroft
You may not be beautiful, clever and rich, buy you can still change your life by using the long-lost art of charm. This book holds the secrets to serenity and elegance. Miss Ascroft will teach you: how to banish graceless habits how to dress to compliment your personality type how to run for the bus like a young gazelle how to make friends and be the perfect hostess how to appear well-educated and well-read and how to decorate your home to suit your complexion. Her fourteen charm lessons build up a whole way of life for you so that you may become more attractive, more desirable, and at the same time a more complete and contented person. Her advice is proffered in a delightful fashion, accompanied by exquisite photographs, and no woman who r
, 144 pp, $35.00. Buy
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Emotional Healing by Jan De Vries
In Emotional Healing, world-renowned alternative-health expert Jan de Vries turns his attention to the myriad of mental and emotional conditions that he has seen increase amongst his patients in recent years. This important new addition to the Jan de Vries Healthcare series offers practical advice on how to cope with the emotional effects of unhappy relationships and broken marriages, suggests ways of eradicating depression and suicidal thoughts, reveals how to combat feelings of resentment and jealousy, and advises on how to avoid the health pitfalls linked to modern working life, such as stress and anxiety.The book pinpoints effective ways in which to overcome feelings of guilt and trauma that arise from unfortunate situations such as roa
Paperback, 192 pp, $20.95. Buy
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Writing Begins with the Breath by Laraine Herring
In this distinctive guide to the craft of writing, author Laraine Herring shows us how to tune into our bodies and connect with our emotions so that our writing becomes an expression of our full beings, rather than just an intellectual exercise. With warmth and wisdom, Herring offers a path to discovering deep writing–prose that is unique, expressive, and profoundly authentic. Lessons and imaginative exercises show you how to: stay with your writing when your mind or body starts to pull you away explore the five senses in your writing and approach your writing without judgment. Writing Begins with the Breath will open up a whole world of creativity for people who may not have considered themselves writers before, while also providing keen
Paperback, 208 pp, $23.95. Buy
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A Complaint-free World by Will Bowen
21 days is the amount of time it takes to make a repeated action into a habit. In 21 days, you can change your life completely. You need two things: a purple bracelet, and this book. You wouldn’t believe how much we complain about things – every day we bitch, vent, moan, shout and generally focus on the negative. But wouldn’t it be amazing if we could focus on the positive, happy things in life instead? Will Bowen explains the simple, innovative philosophy of staying ‘complaint-free’ and demonstrates how, with time and determination, you can achieve a positive attitude that will improve your life permanently
Paperback, 192 pp, $24.95. Buy
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Getting Ahead in the U.S. by Barbara Raifsnider
Mastering a new language and navigating an unfamiliar culture can be tough. Getting Ahead in the U.S. is an essential course for immigrants that provides instruction in vocabulary, pronunciation, and grammar, as well as critical advice about day-to-day life in the U.S. Getting Ahead in the U.S. features clear step-by-step instructions for finding a job, asking for a raise, buying a home, enrolling a child in school, doing taxes, getting health insurance, and much more. The course also provides indispensable cultural information on such topics as time, communication styles, and gift-giving
Paperback, 380 pp, $20.95. Buy
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Finding Your Inner Mama by Eden Steinberg
Motherhood can be one of the most intense and transformative experiences of a woman’s life. While there are many books that offer the do’s and don’ts of effective parenting, few offer guidance on navigating the tumultuous inner experience of being a mother, with all its joy, pain, change, and uncertainty. This collection of writing by psychologists, poets, novelists, spiritual teachers, and everyday moms explores the rich, transformative journey of motherhood. Poet and novelist Louise Erdrich captures the sheer wonder and awe of early motherhood. Self-described hip momma Ariel Gore reflects on the challenges of dealing with her daughter’s adolescent rebellion. Journalist Joan Peters highlights the rise of the Power Mom and the risks of over
Paperback, 272 pp, $19.95. Buy
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Master Key to Riches by Napoleon Hill
Unlock the door to your fortune using the secrets revealed in this book. Based on Andrew Carnegie’s famous formula for money-making, Master Key to Riches has been revised and updated for the 21st century. As well as explaining the practical philosophy for success, in this inspiring book Napoleon Hill describes the key that will convert all your past failures into priceless assets and lead you to the attainment of the twelve great riches. Drawing on the experiences of hundreds of the world’s most powerful and wealthy people, this book will show you how to succeed in any walk of life
Paperback, 272 pp, $27.95. Buy
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HOW TO GET RICH by Felix Dennis
‘Making money is a knack, a knack that can be acquired. And if someone like me can become rich, then so can you – no matter what your present circumstances. Here is how I did it and what I learned along the way.’ So writes Felix Dennis, who believes that almost anyone of reasonable intelligence can become rich, given sufficient motivation and application. How To Get Rich is a distillation of his business wisdom. Primarily concerned with the step-by-step creation of wealth, it ruthlessly dissects the business failures and financial triumphs of ‘a South London lad who became rich virtually by accident’. Part manual, part memoir, part primer, this book is a template for those who are willing to stare down failure and transform their lives. Can