Health/Lifestyle

For everyone who dreams of sewing but suffers from the common fear of how to use the sewing machine, your worries are over! Thanks (read more)

For everyone who dreams of sewing but suffers from the common fear of how to use the sewing machine, your worries are over! Thanks to this step-by-step method, illustrated with nearly 200 photos and drawings, you'll painlessly discover all the basic techniques, and even how to sew on a button. You'll then very quickly be able to put your new sewing machine skills into practice with the 15 special projects designed for beginners. This handy guide has a fold-out stand and is set up as a spiral flip book, ready to sit on your sewing table.

Cheerful and encouraging, the guide walks you through the functions and accessories of the machine, along with the equipment you'll use with it, the choosing and cutting of fabric, the different kinds of stitches, how to sew pieces together, and more. Train yourself to sew straight, to make a hem, to add bias binding, piping, and zippers. Then create a reversible hat, a sewing-machine cover, a table runner, a shopping bag...from there, the possibilities are endless. (hide)

Though known globally for its status as the birthplace of The Beatles, its rivalling football teams and as a European capital of (read more)

Though known globally for its status as the birthplace of The Beatles, its rivalling football teams and as a European capital of culture; it is Liverpool's thriving food and drink scene that is starting to turn heads these days. Fine dining establishments pepper the city's streets, from The Art School by Paul Askew to the intimate Fraiche just across the estuary in Birkenhead and the extraordinary Panoramic 34, which offers diners 360 views of the city from the top of Liverpool's tallest building. However there are plenty of less formal eateries making a name for themselves too.

Visitors to Antony Gormley's famous statues on Crosby Beach flock to The Tree House afterwards for their hearty roasts, while The Baltic Social turns afternoon tea on its head with their 'punk' version, serving mini cheeseburgers and Oreo sponge cakes instead of your usual cucumber sandwich fare. The Liverpool Cook Book showcases the best of this vibrant culinary community, featuring recipes and anecdotes from the city's chefs, restaurateurs, cafe owners and more. Whether you use this book to discover a new favourite haunt, or try your hand cooking up something of your own - it's time to roll up your sleeves and get stuck in. (hide)

From the New York Times bestselling author of Chasing the Scream, a radically new way of thinking about depression and anxiety. What (read more)

From the New York Times bestselling author of Chasing the Scream, a radically new way of thinking about depression and anxiety. What really causes depression and anxiety - and how can we really solve them? Award-winning journalist Johann Hari suffered from depression since he was a child and started taking anti-depressants when he was a teenager. He was told that his problems were caused by a chemical imbalance in his brain. As an adult, trained in the social sciences, he began to investigate whether this was true - and he learned that almost everything we have been told about depression and anxiety is wrong.

Across the world, Hari found social scientists who were uncovering evidence that depression and anxiety are not caused by a chemical imbalance in our brains. In fact, they are largely caused by key problems with the way we live today. Hari's journey took him from a mind-blowing series of experiments in Baltimore, to an Amish community in Indiana, to an uprising in Berlin. (hide)

Charming and colourful little bags and purses to sew. As well as the essential items such as key rings and phone covers, this book (read more)

Charming and colourful little bags and purses to sew. As well as the essential items such as key rings and phone covers, this book includes a practical bag organiser, a lovely make-up bag, glasses case, a cover for an e-reader and more.The designs come in a variety of styles and are accompanied by step-by-step instructions, full size templates and a handy techniques section at the front of the book. They range from the very easy to make to the more technically advanced - making them perfect for sewers of all abilities.

These bags make perfect gifts for friends, family or colleagues and are bound to create a lasting impression. (hide)

Liven up your lunch box with this vibrant and creative cookbook, helping you to transform your lunchtimes. Whether it is a lunch (read more)

Liven up your lunch box with this vibrant and creative cookbook, helping you to transform your lunchtimes. Whether it is a lunch on the go, eating at your desk, or a catch-up with friends or colleagues Love Your Lunches has over 50 inspiring ideas to brighten up your afternoon meals.From a red lentil, squash and coconut dal to a quick and fuss-free sushi bento bowl, each recipe is nutritionally balanced, easy-to-make and mouthwateringly delicious. Learn how you can adapt last night's leftovers for an exciting lunchtime meal, batch meals you can freeze ahead, fast lunches you can whip together in the morning, in a matter of minutes, as well as fresh and cost effective ideas for those days when you haven't got the time to make your own lunch at home.

There are also ideas for toppers, snacks, shared lunches and that innevitable 4 p.m. slump. Taking just 30 minutes or less to prepare, all the recipes are easy to adapt so you can easily mix and match your lunch to your own personal preference.With a fun and playful design and recipes that are healthy yet satisfying and full of flavour, Love Your Lunches will help you to reclaim your lunch break.

Pub Date:23/02/2017 (hide)

Make your bed to change the world...'What starts here changes the world' was the university slogan that inspired William H. McRaven (read more)

Make your bed to change the world...'What starts here changes the world' was the university slogan that inspired William H. McRaven to take charge of the small things that could change his life .

. . and even the world.

Here McRaven shares the 10 life-changing principles he learned during his 37 years as a Navy SEAL. These 10 philosophies helped him to overcome challenges not only in his career, but also throughout his life. What's more anyone can use these basic lessons to change themselves, and the world, for the better .
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Pub Date:26/01/2016 - In Make Your Own Rules Diet, Tara Stiles introduces you to easy and fun ways to bring yoga, meditation and (read more)

Pub Date:26/01/2016 - In Make Your Own Rules Diet, Tara Stiles introduces you to easy and fun ways to bring yoga, meditation and healthy food into your life. As the designer and face of Reebok's first yoga lifestyle line, author of Yoga Cures and Slim, Calm, Sexy Yoga, and the founder of Strala - the movement-based system that ignites freedom, known for its laid-back and unpretentious vibe - Tara has long been a proponent of creating a tension-free healthy life by tapping into the unique needs of her clients. Tara stresses the importance of practicing with ease - leaving the discomfort and tension behind - because what you practice is what you manifest.

You will not only learn to create your own rules but also to understand when something isn't working anymore, so you can update your rules as circumstances change. Her approach takes readers from the kitchen, to the mat, to the cushion, in an effort to help them get to know themselves. After leading them through some basic guidelines about how to write their rulebooks, Tara lays out tips, techniques and practices, including: a step-by-step goal setting process so readers can figure out where they want to focus; six yoga routines specifically designed to up energy levels, curb cravings, drop pounds and enhance peace; eight breathing and meditation practices to soothe the soul; 50 simple, delicious, plant-based recipes that can be made in minutes; a 7-day kick-start programme and a 30-day transformation plan to launch readers on their healthy, happy, radiant path. (hide)

Bordering iridescent seas, Puglia sits at the heel of Italy's 'boot'. It is a region where the food is light, nutritious and rustic, (read more)

Bordering iridescent seas, Puglia sits at the heel of Italy's 'boot'. It is a region where the food is light, nutritious and rustic, and firmly centred around family life. Born in this captivating place, Elisabetta Minervini has brought the vitality of Puglian cooking to her home in London, where she has tried and tested the best traditional recipes for children and adults alike.

These include orecchiette ('little-ear' pasta) with broccoli, stuffed peppers, octopus salad and the ultimate homemade pizza - as well as a host of delicious sweet treats. Perfect for busy mammas, it's a way of cooking that suits the modern lifestyle, with dishes that can be prepared quickly and easily using inexpensive, healthy ingredients. This lively introduction to all that Puglian family cooking has to offer will bring la dolce vita into your own kitchen!

Pub Date:05/05/2016 (hide)

Just as simple measures - regular exercise, a sensible diet - keep your body fit, there are attitudes and skills you can develop (read more)

Just as simple measures - regular exercise, a sensible diet - keep your body fit, there are attitudes and skills you can develop to build a healthy mind. In this book two leaders in their fields, one a psychiatrist and one a psychologist, set out strategies that will stretch, strengthen, and tune your mind, to help you cope with the rigours of everyday life. The mind is a powerful tool, but without the right training, your moods, thoughts, and behaviour can sabotage your goals and cause depression and anxiety.

Manage your Mind shows you how to keep mentally fit - how to tap into your mind's power - so you can enjoy your life to the fullest. Through the powerful, tested techniques they clearly outline, Gillian Butler and Tony Hope will teach you to: * Build self-confidence * Overcome anxiety and depression * Take control of your present and future * Establish and maintain fulfilling relationships with family, friends, and co-workers * Free yourself from fears and persistent worries * Break bad habits * Relieve stress * Develop your full potential * Manage your self and your time * Clarify your goals and values Manage Your Mind also includes specific, up-to-date information on how to make decisions, strengthen your memory, stop smoking, sleep better, recover from alcohol abuse, and more. Feeling good is not just a question of addressing a few problems but depends on the development of positive attitudes and skills that can help you to make the most of your opportunities. (hide)

1.12.13 Enjoy doing dozens of decorative projects based on the sailor's art of ropework. Decorative ropework, also known as fanciwork, (read more)

1.12.13 Enjoy doing dozens of decorative projects based on the sailor's art of ropework. Decorative ropework, also known as fanciwork, comes ashore in Marlinspike Sailor's Knots and Crafts. Inside you will learn how to make all manner of cool, sailorly items: hammocks, block mats, companionway or stair treads, sailor's bracelets, hammock bags for carrying fruits, etc., tool covers, stanchion or porch railing covers, decorated grommets for hanging towels, water bottle or wine carafe covers.

Written by ropework expert Barbara Merry, the book includes projects to adorn the house, camp, motor home or office - or even a boat! Even if you are new to the art, you can sit down with this book and within an hour have created something that shows your sailor's skills, even if you have never set foot on the deck of a sailboat! Features: step-by-step instructions and graphics laid out in clean, easy-to-follow spreads; more than 30 core projects, with ideas and suggestions for other places to adapt the instructions; and save hundreds of dollars by constructing your own sleeping hammocks, bags to carry provisions home from the farmer's market, or collars for your dog. (hide)