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Why do we spend so much time indoors, which is not our natural
habitat? Why have trends such as forest-bathing become so popular?
The answer to the last question lies in the proven benefits we
obtain from our connection with nature - from increased
productivity to feelings of happiness and an enhanced sense of
wellbeing. For millions of years, humans developed in natural
environments, in close contact with sunlight, vegetation and fresh
air. But most of us spend 80-90% of our time indoors far from the
environments for which we are naturally suited and in which we
evolved. Skogluft's mission is to bring a natural living
environment back into your home and workplace. Based on years of
research data on the impact between nature and people, gathered
together by a Norwegian mechanical engineer, Jorn Viumdal, Skogluft
reveals how installing a wall of easily available plants in your
home environment can dramatically improve health, strengthen the
immune system and increase productivity. The plants are easily
available, cheap to buy and simple to look after. Here is a
low-tech solution to a problem created by our increasing dependence
on a world dominated by high technology. Learn the simple
techniques to beautify your world and create air you can live with
all year around and experience the health and wellness effects for
yourself.
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Dior: Couture
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Patrick Demarchelier; Text written by Ingrid Sischy
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Dior is one of the most revered names in fashion, the archetype of
the Parisian couture house. Famous for launching the "New Look,"
Christian Dior's landmark first collection that marked a sea change
in women's dress after the Second World War, Dior is known today
for its exquisite couture line of dramatic dresses.
This book comprises a portfolio of portraits of over one hundred
incredible gowns from the entire era of Christian Dior haute
couture, including dresses designed by Dior himself. All of the
images were shot by Patrick Demarchelier, known for his exquisite
fashion portraits that grace the pages of "Vogue, Elle, Harper's
Bazaar, Glamour," and many other magazines.
Get to know the woman behind the Instagram cleaning sensation, Mrs
Hinch, in her fascinating and remarkably honest memoir ***
FEATURING A BONUS PAPERBACK CHAPTER ABOUT THE BIRTH OF LENNIE ***
THE SUNDAY TIMES NO. 1 BESTSELLER 'Gut-wrenchingly honest' The Mail
on Sunday 'I love that woman so much, she is just so great' Rylan
Clark-Neal, BBC Radio 2 _____________ I sometimes can't believe
just how much has happened in the last couple of life-changing
years. It's been a total whirlwind of a journey, and I'm so
grateful to all my followers for their amazing love and support
along the way. From my very first toy kitchen which was my pride
and joy right through to the my very first Instagram posts stories
of my cleaning routine, I'm going to take you back to the start of
how it all began. But there is so much more to my story than just
cleaning tips; there have been the highest of highs, but also
heart-breaking devastating lows. So let's do this! Put your Hinch
Lists to one side, get comfy and join me on the sofa with a cuppa.
Welcome to my world. This is me: Soph - the wife, the mother and
the person behind Mrs Hinch. _____________ 'The sensation' Sun
'We're mad about Mrs Hinch' Vogue 'My new cleaning goddess' Daily
Telegraph 'Doing for household chores what Marie Kondo did for
tidying' Daily Mirror 'Mrs Hinch offers a reassuring structure for
the day, a vision of domestic order' Guardian
The way we look and feel has very little to do with our
chronological age: positive thinking and changing your belief
system are the most important factors in staying young. In this
exciting new book, leading therapist Marisa Peer explains how you
can arrest the ageing process by harnessing the power of your
subconscious mind. By changing your thinking, you can change your
body and become physically and mentally at least ten years younger.
You Can Be Younger contains a ten-step programme to teach you how
to: Retrain your mind so you can stay young and vibrant Use
Marisa's cell regeneration therapy to counteract the ageing process
Boost energy and visibly improve your skin's appearance Marisa Peer
shares the secrets her celebrity clients know so that you too can
look and feel more youthful.
As a leading security engineer, Michal Zalewksi has spent his
career methodically anticipating and planning for cyberattacks. In
Practical Doomsday, Zalewski applies the same thoughtful, rational
approach to preparing for disasters of all kinds. By sharing his
research, advice, and a healthy dose of common sense, he'll help
you rest easy knowing you have a plan for the worst-even if the
worst never comes. Disasters happen, but they don't have to
dominate your life. Practical Doomsday will help you plan ahead, so
you can stop worrying about what tomorrow may bring and start
enjoying your life today.
With playful wit, worldly advice and savvy observation, the bestselling authors of How to Be Parisian tackle the Parisian art of growing up.
Caroline de Maigret and Sophie Mas are back to amuse you, saying what you don’t expect to hear, just the way you want to hear it. But this time they reveal how they are modifying their favourite bad girl habits and mischievous mindsets now they are more ‘madame’ than 'mademoiselle’.
These iconoclastic, bohemian Parisiennes advise on love, seduction, fashion and dating as well as family, work, living alone and accepting imperfections.
Both poignant and laugh-out-loud funny, this gorgeous, tongue-in-cheek guide astutely illuminates what it means to be a fully-fledged woman.
The book unpacks every element of a wedding - stationery, attire,
seating plans, flowers and tablescapes, food and drink, gifts -
with examples that will appeal to couples who care about how things
are made but are not overly influenced by trends. The emphasis is
on natural surroundings, seasonal flowers and food, modern dresses,
minimalist ceremony structures, and naked cakes. Photographs of
real weddings - "case studies" like a destination fete in Tuscany,
a house party in Brooklyn, and a New Agey revel in Kauai - show how
all the pieces can come together into a unique and expressive
whole. Extensive practical information and resources give readers
access to all the help they need for their own unique celebration.
The Practical Workbook contains detailed interactive exercises such
as fill-in-the-blank and matching, designed to reinforce learning
and increase student comprehension.
Hiya Dallyns! Crack open a cutla bottles of Zinfandel and embrace
your true hun self. Do you ever wonder why, when it all starts
kicking off, all you can hear is Pam from Gav & Stacey saying
"It's all the drama, Mick, I just love it!" When Wednesday rolls
around, do you often find yourself down All Bar Hun for some 2-4-1
Cocky Ts with the girlies? Does Kat Slater announcing herself to be
not just "a little bit of a slag, but a TOTAL SLAG" weirdly
resonate with you? And have you studied multiple series of reality
TV just to better get toknow the inner workings of the human mind?
If the answer is yes to any of these, you're a little bita hun,
dallyn, and this book will help you live, love and laugh your way
to becoming a truly Gemma Collins level premi-hun.
BBC Interior Design Masters finalist Siobhan Murphy brings you a
fearless home interiors handbook that celebrates maximalism and
shows you how your taste in fashion can influence your home decor.
'For me, maximalism is about using colour, patterns and textures in
a happy and joyful way. It's about showcasing your personality and
the things you love, both in the way you dress and in the way you
decorate your home. It's decorating from the heart, going with your
gut and not worrying what the neighbours will say.' Siobhan Murphy
This first-of-its-kind interiors handbook encourages you to think
about the colours, textures, patterns and prints that bring
happiness into your life, then shows you some clever ways to work
these elements into your home decor. A celebration of bold fashion
and maximalist interiors, More Is More Decor showcases key
maximalist influencers of the past and present, from Jayne
Mansfield to Jonathan Adler, before demonstrating how fashion and
other interests such as travel can inspire your interior design
choices. Fully illustrated throughout with photos of Siobhan's
incredible art deco home, as well as all of her favourite
influencers, it's a feast for the eyes and a book that can be pored
over or dipped in and out of. With Siobhan's guidance you'll find
the confidence to experiment, be bolder with your style and curate
a space that fills you with joy. It's time to banish the beige,
ditch the drab and throw the interiors rule book out of the window.
Chapter breakdown: 1. What Is Maximalism? 2. Inspiration From
Places and Things 3. Inspiration From Influencers Past 4.
Inspiration From Today's Influencers 5. Playing With Colour 6.
Pattern and Print 7. Accessories: The Jewellery of the Home 8. Mood
Boarding and Sourcing
Find your fresh start by learning how to cope with anxiety and
become a calmer, happier and more grounded person with this simple
and accessible guide 'Remarkable, pioneering, could change your
life' Daily Mail _______ This is a book for anyone experiencing
anxiety, guiding you through simple ways to ease panic, dread and
fear in the uncertainty of modern life. The Anxiety Solution is a
simple and inspiring guide to reducing anxiety from former sufferer
and qualified clinical hypnotherapist, and host of The Calmer You
podcast, Chloe Brotheridge. Chloe will help you understand why we
feel anxious and will equip you with techniques to help manage the
symptoms and start living a happier, more confident life. Based on
the latest scientific research and her unique programme which has
already helped hundreds of clients, The Anxiety Solution will show
you how to regain control of your life. 'I know what it's like to
be stuck in a cycle of anxiety. I used to feel as though fear and
worry were a permanent part of who I was . . . but I'm here to tell
you that it doesn't have to be this way. The truth is, your natural
state is one of calmness and confidence - and I'm going to teach
you how to get there.' If you want to spend less time worrying,
this book is the solution for you. You'll be surprised how quickly
you can be back in control and able to enjoy your life once again.
_______ Discover the impact The Anxiety Solution has had on
readers: 'As an anxiety sufferer who has tried medication and
counselling I never truly felt that anyone understood exactly what
I was feeling . . . until I ordered this book! It has changed the
way I look at life, and I wish I'd have found it sooner' 5*****
Reader Review 'Inspiring, educational and informative. If you are
somebody looking for solutions to your health, wellbeing and
happiness, this book is for you. Could not recommend highly enough'
5***** Reader Review 'Putting into practice what is written in this
book has made me one million times more positive in my thinking
than I ever was' 5***** Reader Review 'Chloe offers realistic
advice and methods that have helped me to co-exist with my anxiety
in a way I never thought I could' 5***** Reader Review
'An inspiring guide to developing your personal brand, achieving
your career goals and shaping the future of work' Red 'Everything
every career woman needs to know and yet is rarely shared so
honestly' Anya Hindmarch 'Refreshingly relevant and practical'
Roksanda Ilincic Women have made great advances in the workplace,
but despite that - and the overwhelming amount of career advice out
there - the same questions continue to arise: how to succeed in a
man's world, how to combine a career with a family, how to be
authentic and fit in, and whether it is even possible to achieve a
work-life balance while chasing career goals. Unfortunately, much
of the advice women are offered is badly out of date and lacking in
'cut-to-the-chase' strategies that really tally with their
experience of the workplace now. What's more, the advice often
tends to be defensive, focused on overcoming obstacles rather than
drawing upon strengths. Style and Substance starts from a very
different perspective. Written by Helena Morrissey, who has learned
through her own experiences as a woman in the workplace and as a
business leader, it will help you understand what really matters
when it comes to career progression today, whatever your age,
situation and aspirations. Style and Substance will show you how to
build your own style - your personal brand - and how to have
confidence in it, and in yourself. Once you realise how much agency
you have and the steps that you can take to look the part, sound
the part, feel the part and therefore be the part, you'll be
empowered to achieve your goals in your own way, secure in who you
are and what you have to offer.
Living the Life More Fabulous will be pounced on by older women who
will find it instructive, reassuring and like a best friend, full
of friendly advice' Joanna Lumley There has never been a better
time to be an older woman. We are fitter, healthier and living
longer than at any time in history. My intention is to show you how
to live your extra bonus of time as fabulously as possible. Living
the Life More Fabulous is an irresistible guide to feeling great,
whatever your age. Featuring topics such as beauty, style,
confidence and health it provides advice on how to live an engaged
life and keep an active mind. Whether you are looking for ideas to
update your look, improve your general well-being or take an
exciting or much-needed new direction, this book will encourage and
empower you to live your life to the full.
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