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Now you can finally discover what your four-legged friend is trying
to tell you, with help from this hilarious fully illustrated book
When you look into those big, gorgeous puppy-dog eyes, it sometimes
seems all too obvious what your dog is thinking - namely, I love
you. But there's more to dogs than meets the eye, and after delving
deep into pup psychology we can now reveal the real thoughts behind
those adorable faces. You'll find out: what's going on behind those
big brown eyes when your pooch is desperately begging for food why
they insist on digging holes in your pristine lawn what they really
think about trips to the V.E.T. their insightful opinions on the
cone of shame why they love to chase moving vehicles what they make
of your cutesy nicknames This charming and fully illustrated book
is the perfect gift for any dog lover, or anyone who has ever said
the words, "I wish I knew what you were thinking!"
Self-belief is the key to your greatness. Packed with useful tips,
positive affirmations and bite-sized biographies on women who rock,
this book is a celebration of female strength and courage. No
matter what your aims are for today, this month, this year or in
life, it will encourage you to ignore the cynics, seize exciting
opportunities and live a life that you love.
Begin your healing journey with this step-by-step workbook to help
you understand and deal with trauma Trauma may seem like a daunting
word, but it can cover many distressing events – from negative
childhood experiences to the ordeal of living through a pandemic.
It is often at the source of our fears and anxieties, and it can
affect the way we live our lives. The Healing Workbook contains
practical advice, effective tips and guided exercises based on
trusted cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) techniques to help you
begin the process of recovery. Within these pages you will find
support and encouragement as you begin to come to terms with the
past and find your way back to yourself, your values and a life
where you can flourish and thrive. Use the workbook either on its
own or alongside therapy to help you work through your trauma and
find a sense of peace and healing. Inside the book, you will find:
A relaxed and supportive approach, allowing you to calmly complete
the exercises at your own pace A hands-on attitude towards
understanding your trauma, offering a wealth of tips and advice for
working through your worries Clear and actionable advice on making
lifestyle changes to support and improve your mental well-being
Exercises grounded in research-supported CBT techniques
From bestselling author Liz Climo comes You're Mum, a hilarious and
relatable ode to motherhood. Mums: they are there for us through
the good, the bad, the scary, the sticky and everything in between.
They also read us a lot of picture books along the way, and now
there's a picture book just for them. With more than a hundred
original drawings, You're Mum is a book for the new mum, the
seasoned mum, anyone in a mum-like role, and anyone who has ever
loved a mum. It's a short and sweet thank-you to those taking on
the challenging role of parenting - which means you can read it and
then hopefully get some sleep!
This beautiful book is filled with simple self-care tips and ideas
to help you nurture your well-being every day Self-care comes in
many guises, but at its heart it's anything you do to take care of
yourself. It could be five minutes of gentle breathing, time
reserved for pursuing a hobby, or the joy of a hot shower - as long
as it leaves you feeling restored and refreshed. Within these pages
you will find a raft of simple but effective tips to help on your
journey, including: Why self-care is key to happiness and health
Finding the best methods for you How to fit self-care into a busy
schedule Inspiration to nourish your mind, body and soul We all
need to take time out every now and again to recharge our
batteries. Whenever you find your energy fading, dip into this
beautiful book and find strength again.
Tips and ideas to help you survive your uni years, from freshers
week to final exams You’ve been waiting for the time you head off
to university since you started school and now that you’ve got
the grades (well done!), and a place on your chosen course,
you’re so close to experiencing student life. Helping you to make
the most of your time there, this little book is packed with
information and advice, including: Household hacks such as how to
personalize your room Budget tips for making that student loan go
further Studying tips – from note-taking to ways to beat exam
stress DIY ideas for all your fancy-dress needs. Whether your
passion is society life, drinking shots or studying, your
university experience will hold both new adventures and fresh
challenges. This guide is packed with tips to help you survive and
thrive at uni, from pulling an all-nighter in the library to an
all-nighter at the club. It’s time to wave goodbye to free
home-cooked meals and say hello to freedom!
Great Britain unearths the hidden legends, laws, landscapes,
discoveries, adventures and locations that have shaped Britain's
compelling, and at times, tumultuous past. Explore how Britain was
formed - its geology and climate, the quirky characters and events
of its history and the origin of British institutions, such as
public schools, fish and chips and driving on the left hand side.
Brief, accessible and entertaining pieces on a wide variety of
subjects makes it the perfect book to dip in to. The amazing and
extraordinary facts series presents interesting, surprising and
little-known facts and stories about a wide range of topics which
are guaranteed to inform, absorb and entertain in equal measure.
Loosen up with a smile on your face... Marion Deuchars has
practiced yoga for many years, and well knows the benefits it
brings. Now she shares that passion with her illustrated character
Bob the Bird, whose expressive poses will charm you into a reviving
session of yoga breathing, stretching, posing, and mindfulness.
Yoga for Stiff Birds rejects the cliches of studio photography in
favour of a more immediate, inviting, look. With a few brush
strokes Marion helps Bob into every position from the
downward-facing dog to the tree; both useful and inspiring, her art
will raise a smile, whether you're a regular practitioner or a yoga
novice, and will encourage even the creakiest reader to breathe,
stretch, and bend like they never have before.
This beautiful book presents poems for hopefulness and happiness,
with bright, uplifting illustrations from rising star Carolyn
Gavin. This book of joyous and uplifting verse is a welcome beacon
of hope and happiness in difficult and challenging times, collected
together with beautiful illustrations and context for each poem. We
all have days when we find ourselves in need of some positivity. In
difficult times, the words of others can lift us up. Bright, joyful
art to inspire hopefulness is combined with carefully curated
poems, chosen to lift the spirits through the healing power of
words. The book is divided into eight sections on the themes of
hope, resilience & courage, joy, nature & escape, love,
tranquillity, gratitude and comfort. Featuring a diverse range of
writers from Oscar Wilde to Emily Dickinson, Robert Louis Stevenson
to Maya Angelou, William Blake to Warsan Shire, the selections are
accompanied by explanations and illuminating context that reinforce
the positive mental health message. Combining uplifting lines of
verse and joyful illustrations, this unique book provides a
much-needed dose of hopefulness and happiness in turbulent times,
whether as a thoughtful gift for someone in need of solace or a
resource that can be turned to whenever we need to. Featuring:
Carol Ann Duffy * Percy Bysshe Shelley * Maya Angelou * Emily
Dickinson * Kahlil Gibran * Claude McKay * Langston Hughes *
William Wordsworth * Emanuel Carnevali * James Weldon Johnson *
Anne Sexton * William Ernest Henley * Siegfried Sassoon * David
Wright * Ella Wheeler Wilcox * John Greenleaf Whittier * Ada Limon
* Denise Levertov * William Blake * Edna St. Vincent Millay * Oscar
Wilde * Rachel Field * John Gillespie Magee Jr. * Armand Garnet
Ruffo * Robert Louis Stevenson * Ursula Bethell * John Donne * Paul
Laurence Dunbar * Warsan Shire * Naomi Replansky * William Butler
Yeats * Toru Dutt * William Cullen Bryant * E. Pauline Johnson *
Lady Mary Wortley Montagu * Alfred, Lord Tennyson * Raymond Carver
* Katherine Mansfield * Issa * W.S. Merwin * John Tobias * Ross Gay
* Sara Teasdale * Elizabeth Barrett Browning * William Shakespeare
* Tim Bowling * Mary Oliver * Christina Rossetti
Bring more peace and tranquillity into your life with the help of
this little book of practical advice, wise words and soothing
meditations Even in the rush of the busiest days, there is a way to
press pause on life's pressures and find a stillness within.
Meditation is the key. Whether you're completely new to the
practice or just looking for a dose of further inspiration, this
book will help you establish a long-lasting and soul-nourishing
habit. Within these pages you will find a selection of simple yet
effective tips to help you meditate with comfort, clarity and
confidence, including: Advice on how to find the best times and
places to meditate Useful exercises to help you manage and reduce
stress and anxiety Mindful mantras to promote inner peace and
progress on your spiritual journey Enriched with quotations from
celebrated champions of these timeless techniques, this book is
your pocket-sized guide to living more fully and freely in the
present moment.
This collection of verbal and visual challenges will help you stay
sharp and stimulated as you embark on a new chapter in life
Retirement is incredibly rich with possibilities - it's just a
question of how to fill all that free time. Well, now that you've
earned many an hour of peaceful freedom, how about a puzzle or two
to prove you're still as clever as you always were? From quick-fire
trivia questions to more leisurely crosswords and sudoku, whether
you're a recent retiree, approaching the big day or have been
enjoying your freedom for years, there's plenty in these pages to
keep you busy and set your mind purring. Inside you will find a
rich variety of puzzles for all tastes, including these: Find a
whole new set of hobbies within a raft of word searches Spot the
differences between various comical scenarios you might find
yourself in Shuffle a bunch of anagrams to locate some objects that
could come in handy Tackle the pictorial problems posed by a
variety of rebus puzzles
When the trials and troubles of daily life get in the way, pick up
this joyful little book. Packed with inspiring quotations and
simple, easy-to-follow tips, it will help you unwind, relax and
greet life with a smile again.
The popular story about Little Miss Princess and a very special
party is now available in a bigger, deluxe edition in honour of The
Queen's Platinum Jubilee! Little Miss Helpful is organising a very
special party. A street party with Little Miss Princess as the
guest of honour, no less! But Little Miss Helpful isn't as good at
organising things as her name would suggest and so it isn't long
before things start to go wrong especially once Little Miss Naughty
gets involved! Packed full with all your favourite Mr Men and
Little Miss characters this book is a right royal giggle from start
to finish! The Mr Men and Little Miss have been delighting children
for generations with their charming and funny antics. Bold
illustrations and funny stories make Mr Men and Little Miss the
perfect story time experience for children aged two up. Have you
met them all?
Time for you and your partner to get hot under the collar with this
saucy, sexy collection of naughty games for adults Even if your sex
life is already dynamite, you'll find plenty of rude and raunchy
fun inside this book to get your pulse racing and your pleasure
centres tingling. Don't settle for a "vanilla" time - go on a
"Pleasure Hunt" for some "Good Vibrations" and get "Wet 'N' Wild"
while you're at it! These and many more super-stimulating games are
included in this little volume, perfect for stashing in your
bedside drawer next to the lube. With delightfully detailed
instructions - including a "You Will Need" list, Naughtiness Rating
and Raunchy Rules - these games will take you on an erotic journey
from Flirty Fun to Sex-Rated and along all the delicious avenues in
between. Other game categories include: Sex for All Seasons Eat Me!
Lights, Camera, Action Let's Get Physical Holiday Hot Spots It's
fun, it's flirty and guaranteed to rock your boat - however you fly
your flag.
 Explore all the incredible colours in the natural world!
Why is the sky blue? What makes the grass green? Why is purple so
rare in nature? With fascinating and rarely heard facts on
wildlife, gemstones, sea life and more, I Can See Nature's Rainbow
is a visual feast for both young and old. Â Bold, beautiful
art covering ten colours of the vibrant natural world Learn all
about colour in nature, from pigment and light to plants and
habitats Full colour non-fiction picture book for ages 4+ Â
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The average person spends three years of their life on the toilet -
and when you have nothing to do but poo, perching on the porcelain
can be very boring. But fear not! Thanks to this book, you can say
goodbye to this everyday tedium. World-renowned excretion expert
Hugh Jassburn has compiled a compendium of entertaining activities
and informative fun that will make you want to stay put, even if
you don't need to go. Try your hand at word searches and fiendish
hidden-picture games, or test yourself with maze puzzles and
brain-twisters. You can also enjoy a roll-call of mind-blowing
lavatory facts you never knew you needed until now. So, pick up
this book and start to make the most of your time on the toilet,
because working your brain and your butt simultaneously has never
been easier or more enjoyable. Doing a number two will never be the
same again. "Every toilet should have a copy of this book next to
it." Frank Aeces, WHAT TOILET? magazine "From poo puzzles to poo
facts, pooing has never been so much fun." Dr Dum Ping, POO MONTHLY
Cherish every moment with your pooch with this one-of-a-kind
keepsake, filled with sage advice and pearls of doggie wisdom to
help you care for your canine companion Love is a four-legged word
There is no love like that between a dog and its human. So why not
document and celebrate that love in one treasured keepsake? With
space to record of all the firsts, major milestones and precious
memories you make together, My Pawsome Dog and Me Journal is the
ultimate book for any pooch parent. Document all of your dog's most
important details - from their birthdate and star sign to their
favourite treats and most-loved scratch spots. There's also plenty
of helpful tips and practical advice on ensuring the overall health
and well-being of your little woofer to keep them happy and healthy
every day. The journal is broken down into sections on caring for
every part of your pup, including tips on: Supporting their
physical and mental health Recognizing different communication and
behavioural signals Grooming your pup from nose to tail Fun
activities for maintaining fitness
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