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Onezwa Mbola is a passionate food enthusiast who believes in the power of home-cooked meals to connect people and create lasting memories. As a mother with roots in rural life, she shares this love for food not only with her son but also with her wider family, using the kitchen as a space for bonding, learning and nurturing. In A Food Love Story, she traces her culinary journey, from her mother’s kitchen in her Eastern Cape seaside village, to destinations around the world, and back home again. Her wholesome recipes will inspire her million+ social-media followers as well as newcomers to explore the joys of cooking.
Steven Bartlett, creator of The Diary of a CEO, returns with his most unique and uncompromising book yet. How do you do the thing when you don’t know how to do the thing? There are two kinds of people in this world: those who talk about changing their lives, and those who actually do it. This book is written for the second group: for anyone ready to cross that line. After close to a decade spent interviewing scientists and spies, monks and misfits, billionaires and athletes, founders and failures, Steven has learned one truth that sits above all others: the thing blocking you isn’t talent, luck, resources or readiness. It’s the wall you’ve built around yourself. And it’s not made of concrete - it’s made of paper. Blending unforgettable stories from the world’s biggest doers with methods drawn from behavioural science, Just Fcking Do It gives you the tools to overcome fear, easy comfort, inertia, embarrassment or self-deception and to take action. Now. Before the window closes. Because this isn’t just a book – it’s a wake-up call. Will you answer it?
The personal development book for people who don’t have time for personal development. Some people wake up at 4 a.m., run 15 miles barefoot and have an ice bath. This book is for the rest of us. Let’s start with the good news: despite what your brain might tell you, you are not a failure. You are a human who has failed at something. Life is messy, unexpected and can surprise us at the worst possible time. In How to Try Again, Steve Kamb gives you permission to be imperfect and ditch the ‘tough love’ (which doesn’t work) and still get things done. Drawing from his seventeen years of experience helping busy people transform their lives at NerdFitness.com, Kamb seamlessly blends philosophy, psychology, real-life stories and hilarious insights from pop culture to help you confidently navigate life’s chaos. In this practical and humorous guide, you’ll learn how to:
This book isn't for the superhuman few; it’s for anyone who has struggled with consistency and has felt like they’re never going to be able to change. The overworked parents, burned-out employees and frustrated people who can’t seem to make progress. It’s time to stop feeling less than and start making changes that stick – without the guilt.
Nara Aziza Smith (@naraaziza), the best-dressed culinary creator in digital media, brings her signature style to 80 delicious, homemade family-friendly recipes in her debut cookbook. You may think you know Nara Smith―the glamorous outfits, the soothing ASMR voice, the beautiful family, the seemingly effortless approach to making food from scratch―but behind it all is a working mom with a relatable goal: preparing nourishing whole foods for herself and her family. Nara grew up in Germany inspired by her grandmother’s cooking and the intention behind it―everything from freshly baked bread to her mother’s home remedies for mild ailments, like garlic soaked in honey. While working as a model, she soon met and married supermodel Lucky Blue Smith and started a family. When she was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease and eczema, she found that she could manage her symptoms by cutting out most processed foods. She turned her scratch-cooking expertise in a new curated direction while sharing her cooking online with compelling and elevated content. A self-taught home cook, Nara found joy in the ethos of slowing down and cooking with intention at home. Now, millions of followers later, Nara has made home cooking look incredibly chic while preparing delicious and thoughtful meals her family loves. In her eagerly awaited and beautifully photographed first cookbook, Nara shares recipes from simple to complex, such as:
In Homemade, Nara brings ease and elegance to the creation of homemade food―inspiring readers to elevate their own reality, in the kitchen and beyond in their daily life.
Fast, natural and lasting weight loss – no meds required. Includes a 7-day kickstart plan and easy recipes. Whether you want to lose weight, avoid weight gain while coming off medications, or have tried GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Mounjaro and struggled with the side effects, The Nozempic Diet will show you how to harness your body’s natural satiety hormones to achieve sustainable weight loss and learn habits that promote long-term good health. Practising nutritionist, Kim Pearson provides a natural, evidence-based alternative to GLP-1 medications. Drawing on two decades of experience working with clients, Pearson shares her real-world proven 8-pillar plan to naturally stimulate your body’s own satiety hormones, quieten food noise and achieve healthy weight, maintainable loss.
Whether you are starting your journey or coming off medication, this book empowers you to take back control of your weight for good.
From the author of the multimillion-copy bestsellers The 48 Laws of Power and The Laws of Human Nature, comes a life-changing guide to transcending our own limits. We struggle today with the need to find more meaning in our lives. The Sublime lifts us out of ourselves and confronts us with the marvels of the world, connecting us to the immense forces in the universe and to the inner worlds of other beings. Robert Greene is a trusted guide for millions of readers, distilling ancient wisdom and philosophy into essential texts for seekers of power and mastery. Now, he shows us the incredible powers we can unlock by liberating ourselves from the constraints of contemporary life. Drawing from science, mythology and history, Greene teaches us how to:
Alongside awe-inspiring stories of sublime experiences, including death-defying encounters, astounding discoveries and powerful transformations of consciousness, Robert Greene offers us exercises and daily meditations to connect with the Sublime in all its different forms.
For Jenny Morris, food is not just about flavour. It’s about connection, with ourselves and with others. It’s about making memories and telling stories. Most importantly, perhaps, it’s about feeling. The feeling of gratitude for nature’s bounty. The joy of baking with a grandchild. The satisfaction of feeding your family a tasty meal. The pleasure of seducing a lover with their favourite food. The anticipation of that first bite. The pride when they come back for seconds. Greedy Girl isn’t just a cookbook. It’s a celebration – of flavour, of fun, of feeling. With this collection of dishes that she loves and stories that she’s lived, Jenny invites you to open your heart and play. Let the kitchen’s magic guide you. Flirt with flavour, embrace the mess, lick the spoon, add more butter, and never, ever apologise. Written in Jenny’s characteristic playful style – sometimes sweet, sometimes spicy, always sassy – the recipes in Greedy Girl will comfort, seduce and surprise. Flavoured with Greek, Moroccan, French and South African influences, there is something here to tickle and tease every tastebud. So go on, be greedy.
Martial arts legend and international movie star Jet Li distils 10 powerful insights from his iconic career, his personal life and philosophies, and his 30-year Buddhist practice. Jet Li’s story defies legend. Born into extreme hardship, he fought his way to become the youngest national martial arts champion in Chinese history at 12 years old, dominating opponents twice his size. He then became one of the first internationally renowned movie stars from China with films including Once Upon a Time in China, Hero and Fearless. These films redefined martial arts for the modern world, making him a household name. But behind the glory lay a deeper battle: a search for meaning beyond fame, fortune and physical skill. After a near-death encounter in the 2004 tsunami, Li turned inwards, deepening his study of Tibetan Buddhism and dedicating his life to philanthropy, though he was at the height of his Hollywood career. For the very first time, Li shares the ten insights that have guided his life, in which anyone can find wisdom, guidance, and power, including:
Li invites readers to share his interior life, to hear untold stories from his martial arts and film career, and to meditate with him on the nature of spiritual awakening. If you look deeply, you can see Li’s life philosophy in many of his movies, and in Beyond Life and Death he fully links his own story and spiritual journey with 10 actionable insights that anyone can apply to live a healthy and happy life.
Seven essential lessons from The Odyssey; a timeless story of strength against adversity, resilience and never losing sight of your goals. Who are you? How can you be who you want to be? How do you treat those around you? What really matters? The Odyssey Mindset translates the ancient wisdom of Homer’s classic epic into a reassuring and helpful toolkit for modern life. Each of the seven lessons are explained in parallel to our modern context, with practical takeaways and applications. Dr Sam Akbar, an Oxford Classicist and Clinical Psychologist, guides you through Odysseus’s physical journey from Troy to Ithaca, but also the mental lessons of this ancient journey of self-knowledge. Wherever you are on your journey, The Odyssey Mindset will help you navigate the obstacles that life presents.
Over 100 flavor-packed and simple recipes for every occasion and every
craving from Erin O’Brien, one of social media’s most beloved food
content creators.
A powerful guide to breaking negative cycles and unlocking your potential, fast, by an internationally renowned therapist with over 2.5m followers Is your mind working for you – or against you? If you find yourself repeating the same patterns, facing the same obstacles and wondering why willpower alone never seems to be enough, the problem isn’t you. Every one of us lives with an extraordinary piece of equipment: the mind. Yet without ever being taught how to use it, we allow it to run our lives in ways that limit our potential rather than unlock it. The good news is that change is possible, and it doesn’t have to take years. In Your Mind, Your Rules, globally renowned therapist Marisa Peer explains 16 powerful rules that transform your mind, so that it can work for you, not against you. Based on her unique method – Rapid Transformational Therapy – this clear, practical framework will show you how to focus on what you want, equip you with tools to change habits and allow you to harness your brain’s natural wiring to actualise your goals. Whether you’re frustrated by a stalled career, seeking better health or relationships, or simply know you’re on the wrong path, Your Mind, Your Rules will unlock the extraordinary potential of your mind without years in a therapist’s chair – and allow you to begin creating the life you truly want.
Bulbous plants produce some of the most striking natural floral displays, and our region is endowed with the greatest number and richest variety globally. With over 1,200 naturally occurring bulb species, the Cape Floristic Region is the undisputed bulb capital of the world and the source of many species now found growing in other parts of the world, including Europe, the UK and the USA. Bulbs of the Fynbos features 345 of the region’s more common or showy species, meticulously arranged for easy comparison and identification. This guide features:
An innovative guide with wide appeal to wildflower lovers, natureenthusiasts, hikers, students and gardeners.THE AUTHO
When the body breaks and the mind spirals, this is what it takes to fight your way back. Born with a congenital aortic valve defect, Brandon Fairweather was always destined for open-heart surgery but never expected to need it at just 28 years of age. He shares his encounters with gripping spells of physiological and medical-related anxiety on his journey to, and beyond, the life-changing surgery. After years of struggle, and determined to no longer let the crippling disorder rule his life, he resolved to document the process as a form of therapy, but also in the hope that it might help others battling similar mental turmoil. Following successful heart surgery in 2011, Brandon experienced several further complications, including a stroke ten years later, followed by a devastating, life-threatening loss of blood in the same year. Adding insult to injury was a brutal cancer diagnosis in 2023, after a misdiagnosis the year before. The Hell Inside Our Heads is an inspirational journaling of thoughts and a discovery of meaning and happiness born from the depths of severe anxiety. Readers are encouraged to flip the narrative from pain to purpose and to use adversity as an advantage. The ambition in this book is simple: to feel healed, healthy and stronger, while offering practical, effective lessons to navigate mental health struggles with greater ease. This deeply personal account of life at the height of severe anxiety combines vulnerability, authenticity, humour, and practical solutions to help manage day-to-day anxiety, depression, and other mental health disorders. It’s a patient’s perspective, filled with golden nuggets of coping mechanisms and processes aimed at short- to medium-term peace and recovery.
A functional medicine approach to healing Irritable Bowel Syndrome, from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Hashimoto’s Protocol. You don’t have to accept bloating, cramping, urgency or pain as your 'normal.' When clinical pharmacist Izabella Wentz was first diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome, she was told her digestion was simply 'overly sensitive.' Like many people, she tried to live with the discomfort, until she discovered there were real, treatable reasons for her symptoms. And the same can be true for you. In this comprehensive guide, you’ll learn how to uncover the true source of your symptoms and create a personalised healing plan to restore your gut and your life. You’ll discover how to:
Whether you’ve been struggling with IBS for years or were just diagnosed, this is your invitation to dig deeper, heal smarter and reclaim your energy, confidence and well-being – with guidance from one of the world’s leading voices in root cause healing.
How do we do more with less? From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Range, why limits are the key to stimulating creativity, innovation, collaboration, and personal contentment. We live in a world that gives us seemingly infinite choices and prizes freedom above all else. We have an unprecedented number of options regarding what to do, who to be, and how to spend our time. All that choice is wonderful; it is also overwhelming. The irony is that total freedom can be paralyzing, and unlimited resources don’t necessarily lead to the biggest breakthroughs. In fact, overvaluing complete freedom can be disastrous for everything from starting a company to harnessing creativity to finding personal satisfaction. David Epstein argues that all of us—individuals, businesses, institutions, even societies—can benefit from narrowing our options. He dives into the science and practice of constraints, exploring exactly when and how guardrails can be beneficial, whether we’re working with limited resources or using self-imposed boundaries to tap unexpected wells of focus and innovation. Original, galvanizing, and deeply researched, Inside the Box tells absorbing stories of people and organizations that embraced constraints to transform themselves, and the world—as well as a few that struggled from a lack of limits. Epstein reveals how boundaries create breakthroughs, and how setting the right constraints can help you become the most creative, productive, and satisfied version of yourself.
Why do some people create extraordinary impact while others with the same ability stall? This book lays out four fundamental principles grounded in science that have a multiplier effect on life and leadership and explain this paradox. It turns out it's not what talent you have – it's how you use it. The Four Principles are counterintuitive but are accessible and learnable, and their signifcant multiplier effect is explained and mathematically demonstrated. Adrian Gore, founder and CEO of Discovery and Vitality, built a company from a single, bold idea into a global financial group serving over 50 million customers across 37 countries. He didn’t just scale a business; he created a whole new Shared-Value business model, a system so revolutionary it’s taught as a case study at Harvard Business School, and recognised by Fortune magazine as ‘changing the world’. In The Four Principles, Gore reveals the framework and guiding principles that powered this trajectory:
"I’ve always been told that if I was good, I’d attract good things. So then, why am I unhappy?" From a young age, women are taught to put everyone else first. The result? A society full of ‘Good Girls’, pushing themselves to meet expectations while ignoring their own needs. But it doesn’t have to be this way. In this whip-smart and empowering book, psychotherapist Marta Martínez Novoa explains that people pleasing is not a personality failing, but a common response to trauma – an instinct to become more appealing to a threat, and a way to feel safe. Taking you on a journey into your past, this book will help you understand why you feel the way you do in the present, and gives you practical tools to build a future where you feel bolder, safer and more confident in everything you do. If you’re done being a people pleaser and ready to start living for you, this is your toolkit to wake up and finally take charge.
Growing up queer, brown and ambitious in a conservative South African Indian household comes with rules, expectations and a lot of things no one is allowed to say out loud. In Qualified Disappointment, comedian and actor Prev Reddy turns that silence into comedy. From choreographing braai dances to surviving family WhatsApp groups, Prev learned early how to perform, deflect and entertain his way through a world obsessed with appearances and the fear of becoming a disappointment. Prev delivers a moving memoir about tradition, taboo and the pressure to live a life that looks respectable from the outside, charting his journey from a glitter loving child in Durban to an internationally recognised social media star and stage performer. Hovering over it all is his alter-ego, Aunty Shamilla. She is opinionated and watchful – the familiar voice of community judgement, reluctant affection and unsolicited advice. Deeply honest and unapologetically bold, Qualified Disappointment is for anyone who has felt like an outsider in their own home and fought to stay soft, funny and powerful anyway.
When you picture retirement, what do you see? Imagine the moment you crest the final hill of a long hike, cross the finish line of a race, or step back to admire a painting you’ve poured your heart into. That feeling – that deep sense of accomplishment and arrival – is what retirement can be. But retirement isn’t one-size-fits-all. For some, it feels like stepping into a room with no clear purpose. For others, it’s the joyful culmination of a meaningful journey. Wherever you are on that spectrum, Your Retirement Sketchbook is here to help you shape what comes next. This book is not a rigid plan – it’s a flexible, creative guide to help you explore your unique vision for retirement. Whether you’re thinking about location, timing, activities, finances, health, or relationships, you are invited to reflect, imagine, and evolve your plans over time. Because retirement isn’t the end – it’s a new beginning. And your future deserves to be designed with intention. Retirement planning experts Jamie Hopkins and Bonnie Treichel explore 125 essential concepts for your journey, leaving space for you to reflect and journal on each one. Whether you’re just starting to save or nearing the finish line, Your Retirement Sketchbook will inspire you to craft a plan that achieves your retirement goals and builds financial confidence along the way. This isn’t a textbook; it’s a creative journey. Let’s start exploring.
In a world where it’s easy to feel like everything is going wrong, world-renowned psychiatrist Paul Conti asks – what’s going right? Despite the increasing availability of mental health resources and freedom of people talking about it, the data around mental health shows a steady decline in happiness. Why are all the metrics heading the wrong way? With his characteristic warmth, optimism and expertise however, Dr Paul Conti wants you to flip the narrative and ask yourself the empowering question: how can we go right? Based on his Generative Drive framework, and as seen on the wildly popular podcast series on Andrew Huberman’s Huberman Lab, What’s Going Right will guide readers to understanding and assessing their mental health. Also informed by Paul’s own journey and his decades of experience helping patients, this book will provide you with a simple, science-based framework for improving mental health, fortified with practical tools that you can tailor to yourself in the real world. With all Dr. Conti's straightforwardness and sincerity, What’s Going Right is an accessible and inspiring mental health protocol that will empower you to reach your fullest potential – starting with what’s going right.
The ultimate guide to eating well on a budget. With more than 3 million followers, Nicole Maguire of Simple Home Edit is loved for her flavour-packed, family-friendly dinner ideas, from cosy bakes that cook themselves while you get on with your day, to one-pan wonders (maximum flavour and minimal clean-up), and surefire, no-fuss favourites ready in under 20 minutes. Now, in the follow-up to her bestselling Simple Dinner Edit, Nicole shows us that planning for the week doesn't just make life easier; it saves time, money and a whole lot of stress. And it doesn't have to be complicated - just a few small steps can make all the difference. With a bit of weekend prep, smart shopping hacks and a bank of core meals, you can reclaim your weeknights and enjoy delicious dinners - every single day.
This Is About Running. This Is Not About Running. is a deeply motivating, funny, and unexpectedly moving book about what happens when we dare to step up to the starting lines in our lives. Drawing on the philosophy that has inspired millions around the world, Coach Bennett reframes running not as a test of speed, distance, or competition―but as a practice in showing up, moving forward, and discovering what’s possible when you take a chance on yourself. With his signature mix of positivity, pop-culture wisdom, and back-to-basics insight, Bennett strips away the pressure that keeps so many people stuck. Instead, he offers a refreshing invitation: you don’t have to be fast, fit, or fearless to be a runner. You just have to start. And once you do, running has a way of teaching you about far more than running: about resilience, confidence, self-trust, and the quiet power of momentum. Whether you’re lacing up for the first time, returning after years away, or simply looking for a new way to think about progress, this book is a reminder that forward is forward, and that something extraordinary can happen when you take that first step. Because the best running isn’t really about running at all. It’s about life.
Do you upset people despite good intentions? Do you become irritable under pressure? Do you put others' needs before your own? Do you hate taking unpopular decisions? Do you avoid social contact at work? If you answered 'yes' to any of the above, you are not alone! In Why Good People Behave Badly at Work (and what you can do about it), leading executive coach Dr Catherine Sandler describes how stress at work can shift us, in the blink of an eye, from our most effective to our most dysfunctional selves. Drawing on her popular Emotional Profiles Triangle, she explains the strengths and vulnerabilities of the high-powered Tiger, the empathic Dolphin and the self-contained Owl. When anxiety peaks, they can be triggered into Fight, Flight or Freeze and leave their skilful self behind. Packed with case-studies, interviews and practical tools, this highly accessible book will help you gain powerful insights into your own behaviour and that of others.
Why do some people create extraordinary impact while others with the same ability stall? This book lays out four fundamental principles grounded in science that have a multiplier effect on life and leadership and explain this paradox. It turns out it's not what talent you have – it's how you use it. The Four Principles are counterintuitive but are accessible and learnable, and their signifcant multiplier effect is explained and mathematically demonstrated. Adrian Gore, founder and CEO of Discovery and Vitality, built a company from a single, bold idea into a global financial group serving over 50 million customers across 37 countries. He didn’t just scale a business; he created a whole new Shared-Value business model, a system so revolutionary it’s taught as a case study at Harvard Business School, and recognised by Fortune magazine as ‘changing the world’. In The Four Principles, Gore reveals the framework and guiding principles that powered this trajectory:
From transformational coach and author Jim Curtis comes The Book of
Possibility—a program designed to feel as close as possible to a
one-on-one coaching session with Jim himself. This is not a book you
simply read; it’s a guided journey you experience.
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