From the eerie vestiges of the Sloss Furnaces to the unexplained (and un-booked) performances in the Alabama Theatre and rather otherworldly room service at the Tutwiler Hotel, Birmingham is truly one of the South's supernatural hotbeds. Renowned author and ghost expert Alan Brown delivers a fascinating, downright spine-chilling collection of haunts from around the city and surrounding neighborhoods such as Bessemer, Columbiana, Jasper and Montevallo. Residents and tourists alike will cherish this exclusive glimpse into the city's inexplicable occupants, and even the skeptics can enjoy the book's historical framework.

The New York Times bestseller, which has become a must-have for women in business, is now revised and updated in celebration of its 10th anniversary.

Internationally recognized executive coach Dr. Lois P. Frankel teacher women how to eliminate unconscious mistakes that could be holding them back, and gives invaluable coaching tips that can easily be incorporated into social and business skills. The results are career opportunities women never thought possible and the power and know-how to occupy the corner office!

Stop making "nice girl" mistakes such as:

• Mistake #13: Avoiding office politics (if you don't play the game, you can't possibly win)
• Mistake #21: Multi-tasking (just because you CAN do something, doesn't mean you SHOULD)
• Mistake #54: Failure to negotiate (don't equate negotiation with confrontation)
• Mistake #70: Inappropriate use of social media (once it's out there, it's hard to put the toothpaste back in the tube)
• Mistake #82: Asking permission (children, not adults, ask for approval. be direct, be confident!)

These and other behaviors are why NICE GIRLS DON'T GET THE CORNER OFFICE.

We are in the midst of an obesity epidemic, but despite being inundated with diet advice we are only getting fatter. We count calories and exercise regularly, yet still the pounds won't budge. Why? In this highly readable and provocative book, Dr Jason Fung sets out a groundbreaking new theory: that obesity is caused by our hormones, rather than a lack of self-control. He reveals that overproduction of insulin in the body is the root cause of obesity and obesity-related illnesses including type 2 diabetes, and offers robust scientific evidence that reversing insulin resistance is the only way to lose weight in the long term. It turns out that when we eat is just as important as what we eat, so in addition to his five basic steps - a set of life-long eating habits that will improve your health and control your insulin levels - Dr Fung explains how to use intermittent fasting to break the cycle of insulin resistance and reach a healthy weight - for good.

Make the most of your time with this new collection of fast recipes from the popular Hamlyn All Colour series. Inviting friends and family over for a bite to eat should be the easiest, most enjoyable thing in the world, but too often most of your time is spent slaving in the kitchen rather than having fun and enjoying dinner together. With Hamlyn All Colour Cookbook: 200 Fast Food for Friends, you can prepare quick and delicious meals in less than 30 minutes - including Vietnamese Spring Rolls; Grilled Tandoori Lamb Chops; Harissa Beef Fajitas; Melting Chocolate Pots; and Caramel Pear Tarte Tatin.

Supercharge your game and claim your victory with this powerful collection of uplifting words from kickass women in sport Inside every woman is a lioness just waiting to break free. This feisty feline is independent, brave, strong and agile. She is ready to acknowledge and shout about her power. She wants to crush her goals. She believes she deserves to live her life courageously and to the full. All she needs is for you to open your heart and set her free. This small-but-mighty book is the perfect companion on your journey to attaining the unshakeable confidence of a lioness. Inside you'll find empowering quotes from sporting legends all the way from Billie Jean King right up to Leah Williamson. Let these bold words from badass women inspire you to find your pride of supportive sisters, reach for your dreams, and celebrate every success along the way. Stay fierce and fearless - unleash your inner lioness and hear her roar!

Global baking sensation The Hebridean Baker shares his fabulous recipes and fascinating stories of island life, with modern takes on classics and traditional Scottish staples giving you a true taste of Scotland's wild and windswept Outer Hebrides. FAILTE, I'M THE HEBRIDEAN BAKER Close your eyes. What is your picture of the Outer Hebrides? Walking along a deserted beach? Climbing a heather-strewn hill with a happy wee dog by your side? Sipping a dram at a ceilidh to the tune of a Gaelic song? Or chatting by a warm stove with a cuppa and a cake? For me, it is all these things, and more ... and they have inspired every page of this book; its stories and its recipes. The Hebrides is a larder like no other, offering some of the best homegrown produce you'll ever be lucky enough to enjoy. Let these islands unleash your inner Scottish baker! So go on, choose a recipe - they are all delicious, I promise. And, of course, homemade is always best ... Coinneach x From Croft Loaf to Cranachan Chocolate Bombs, Oaty Apricot Cookies to Heilan' Coo Cupcakes, and Granny Annag's Christmas Cake to Aunt Bellag's Duff, there's something here to put a smile on everyone's face. And with his faithful West Highland Terrier Seoras by his side every step of the way, the Hebridean Baker will even help you teach your dog Gaelic, while you enjoy some truly delicious Scottish bakes. Focusing on small bakes that use a simple set of ingredients, these recipes will unleash your inner Scottish baker - it's all about rustic, home baking and old family favourites because, as the Hebridean Baker says, 'Homemade is Always Best'. 'Very Scottish-sexy, very Outlander' - ELLE

Meet Jess, aka Touretteshero. Jess has Tourettes Syndrome. Welcome to Biscuit Land is a witty yet stirring first-hand account of dealing with the daily difficulties of Tourettes - a neurological disorder characterized by physical and verbal tics. Jess Thom shares a year of her life, detailing the entire spectrum of her experiences. From arm and leg tics that can occasionally be life-threatening to uncontrollable verbal outburst - she says the word 'biscuit' an average of 16 times per minute - Jess manages with the support of a close network of friends and family, as well as encountering strangers who can be unpredictably helpful and harmful. At once funny and shocking, tender and moving, this memoir provides a courageous and optimistic voice in the face of the major challenges, leaving readers with an inspiring message of resilience.

The Sunday Times bestseller ‘A monumental, gripping book … Outstanding’ Sunday Times Wherever there is human judgement, there is noise. ‘Noise may be the most important book I've read in more than a decade. A genuinely new idea so exceedingly important you will immediately put it into practice. A masterpiece’ Angela Duckworth, author of Grit ‘An absolutely brilliant investigation of a massive societal problem that has been hiding in plain sight’ Steven Levitt, co-author of Freakonomics From the world-leaders in strategic thinking and the multi-million copy bestselling authors of Thinking Fast and Slow and Nudge, the next big book to change the way you think. Imagine that two doctors in the same city give different diagnoses to identical patients – or that two judges in the same court give different sentences to people who have committed matching crimes. Now imagine that the same doctor and the same judge make different decisions depending on whether it is morning or afternoon, or Monday rather than Wednesday, or they haven’t yet had lunch. These are examples of noise: variability in judgements that should be identical. In Noise, Daniel Kahneman, Olivier Sibony and Cass R. Sunstein show how noise produces errors in many fields, including in medicine, law, public health, economic forecasting, forensic science, child protection, creative strategy, performance review and hiring. And although noise can be found wherever people are making judgements and decisions, individuals and organizations alike commonly ignore its impact, at great cost. Packed with new ideas, and drawing on the same kind of sharp analysis and breadth of case study that made Thinking, Fast and Slow and Nudge international bestsellers, Noise explains how and why humans are so susceptible to noise and bias in decision-making. We all make bad judgements more than we think. With a few simple remedies, this groundbreaking book explores what we can do to make better ones.

The fashion for small bites and street food still holds sway. Many of the world's cuisines centre their snack food around fillings for pancakes or wraps. Every country has a favourite way of serving these snacks and they are fun and easy to prepare. This eye-catching international collection of 80 recipes covers breakfasts, lunches, simple snacks, easy suppers and desserts. Think crepes, galettes, enchiladas, burritos, latkes, chapatis, roti, dosa, brik, kebab wraps, Chinese pancakes, American griddle cakes and buttermilk dessert pancakes... it's a truly exciting mix. Perfect for students, busy singles, family cooks, children and foodies interested in international recipe collections and streetfood.

Discover your inner artist with this boxed set of 18 watercolors. The hues were hand-chosen to complement the line drawings of flowers, woodland, and patterns in the trio of Painterly Days coloring books by artist Kristy Rice.

Sexual roles are constantly being challenged - never more so than in the kitchen. The sisters have been doing it for themselves for a while now, so the time has come for the brothers to go beyond. Men have been doing the eating for long enough; it's time to master the preparation, to boldly go where most fear to tread - to take over the kitchen!
Men have long been denied the right to hunt, and have replaced their lust for the kill with sport and the support thereof. Now new urban warriors are looking for more creative pastures to conquer.

Kitchen Cowboys will equip you with the know-how to make this challenging arena your new hunting ground. The book will rekindle that pioneering spirit, release the outlaw. It will equip you for intimate dinners, brunches with family and friends, and braais that will make men quiver and women swoon. It will imbue you with baking prowess that will leave swollen bellies in its wake, provide eastern secrets that will stun and mystify, and empower you with the skill to rustle up desserts that will melt the sternest resolve.
More importantly, you will find tips to build an appreciation for all things vinous that will make Bacchus a proud and mighty god.

Beginnersoefeninge wys jou die basiese knoopryg-teknieke, een-voudige steke, hoe om vasstrykstof vir lae te gebruik en selfs hoe om te hekel. Wanneer jy hierdie tegnieke baasgeraak het, kan jou ontwerpe so eenvoudig of ingewikkeld wees as wat jy hulle wil maak - en jy het geen spesiale vaardighede of toerusting nodig nie. Die basiese tegnieke word gevolg deur 'n groot versameling pragtige projekte wat by die meeste handwerkers groot byval sal vind. Die projekte wissel van funky, bonkige krale en bykomstighede vir kinders tot lieflike, delikate bykomstighede en prettige dekoritems vir jouself en jou huis. Daar is maklike aanwysings vir beginners, terwyl daar vir meer gevorderde handwerkers hope inspirasie is om hulle persoonlike stempel op die projekte af te druk. Uitmuntende kleurfoto's van al die voltooide projekte hou hulle eie bekoring en inspirasie in, en patrone van al die ontwerpe wat in die boek gebruik is, maak dit maklik om die inspirasie in pragtige geskenke of unieke items vir eie gebruik vas te vang.

Forgiveness is about letting go, not forgetting what was done to you. Are you ready to let go or are you a prisoner within? Amy thought she had a protective shield; her older brother Josh and her beloved Mum to protect her from her Dad's drunken rages. One never-to-be-forgotten night Amy loses them all... Can she ever trust again? Prisoner Within is a tale of learning to love again and forgiveness from award winning author Jenny Ford.

You Can Heal Your Life has transformed the lives of millions of people. This is a book that people credit with profoundly altering their awareness of the impact that the mind has on their health and wellbeing.

In this inspirational book by bestselling author and self-help pioneer Louise Hay, you’ll find profound insight into the relationship between the mind and the body.

Exploring the way that limiting thoughts and ideas control and constrict us, she offers us a powerful key to understanding the roots of our physical dis-eases and discomforts. Full of positive affirmations, this practical guidebook will change the way you think forever!

Louise Hay is an internationally known leader in the self-help field. Her key message is: "If we are willing to do the mental work, almost anything can be healed." Louise Hay had a great deal of experience and firsthand information to share about healing, including how she cured herself after being diagnosed with cancer.

Chapters Include:

Part 1 - Introduction
·         Suggestions to My Readers
·         Some Points of My Philosophy
·         What I Believe
Part II - A Session with Louise
·         What Is the Problem?
·         Where Does It Come From?
·         Is It True?
·         What Do We Do Now?
·         Resistance To Change
·         How To Change
·         Building The New
·         Daily Work
Part III - Putting These Ideas to Work
·         Relationships
·         Work
·         Success
·         Prosperity
·         The Body
·         The List

“My message is simple and not confined by borders: You Can Heal Your Life has been translated into over 40 languages throughout the world and continues to heal, transform and empower the lives of so many people.
To those of you who may be new to using affirmations, I’d like to share with you the following: Every thought we think and every word we speak creates our future. Life is really very simple. What we give out, we get back.

What we think about ourselves becomes the truth for us. I believe that everyone, myself included, is responsible for everything in our lives, the best and the worst.
 
Affirmations are like seeds that you plant and expect to grow. I urge you to discover the power of affirmations as there are no limits to what they can bring.

All is well, you are safe. Life loves you, and so do I.”
—Louise Hay

Following on from her Sunday Times bestseller, I Wish I Knew This Earlier, Toni Tone is back again – and this time, filled with advice that goes beyond our dating and romantic lives. ‘In my opinion, change as a form of evolution is wonderful, because nobody should stay exactly the same forever. If you’re not evolving or growing, what are you doing? Embrace personal change if it means the you of today is better than you of yesterday.’ Do you wish you had more confidence in yourself? Are your friendships changing as you get older and you’re not sure how manage it? Is your career unfulfilling or taking over your life? These are the kinds of issues that Toni Tone explores in her brand-new book, Take Note: Real Life Lessons. Threading in her own experiences, and in particular, what she took away from her twenties, Toni provides genuine and insightful advice on a whole array of topics. Everything from ageing to making (and ending) friendships, to reinventing yourself and challenging your comfort zone, to ignoring ‘deadlines’ and going at your own pace – Take Note has all of the ingredients you’ll need to reach your fullest potential, in one handy, accessible place.