Health/Lifestyle

Explore the profoundly effective power of touch, guided by the experts at Neal's Yard Remedies. Follow clear, annotated photography (read more)

Explore the profoundly effective power of touch, guided by the experts at Neal's Yard Remedies. Follow clear, annotated photography to master core massage techniques; understand the key disciplines, from Swedish to shiatsu, reflexology and Thai; and access more that 30 custom treatments to boost wellbeing and treat a range of specific complaints. This complete guide to every aspect of massge is the only reference you'll need. (hide)

Based on the popular 101 Youth Netball Drills titles, this is a practical training manual for netball coaches, packed with drills, (read more)

Based on the popular 101 Youth Netball Drills titles, this is a practical training manual for netball coaches, packed with drills, coaching tips and advice for building a netball club. This invaluable resource will help you plan effective training sessions, prepare teams for matches and guide you through planning tournaments and holiday courses. With more and more players being attracted back to netball, this excellent guide explains the different requirements of teaching netball to various age ranges and abilities, and shares tried and tested solutions for successful training and coaching.

Includes new and revised drills, accompanied by full instructions and diagrams, to cover the essential skills of the game: - warming up - passing and catching - attacking and defending - shooting - game scenarios - warming down
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In "The New Rules of Lifting for Women", authors Lou Schuler, Cassandra Forsythe and Alwyn Cosgrove present a comprehensive strength, (read more)

In "The New Rules of Lifting for Women", authors Lou Schuler, Cassandra Forsythe and Alwyn Cosgrove present a comprehensive strength, conditioning and nutrition plan destined to revolutionize the way women work out. All the latest studies prove that strength training, not aerobics, provides the key to losing fat and building a fit, strong body. This book refutes the misconception that women will 'bulk up' if they lift heavy weights.

Nonsense! It's tough enough for men to pack on muscle, and they have much more of the hormone necessary to build muscle: natural testosterone. Muscles need to be strengthened to achieve a lean, healthy look. Properly conditioned muscles increase metabolism and promote weight loss - it's that simple. (hide)

This modern vegetarian bible has 200 recipes for tempting food, which will make you feel amazing. Alice Hart is a food expert and (read more)

This modern vegetarian bible has 200 recipes for tempting food, which will make you feel amazing. Alice Hart is a food expert and an incredible cook. Delicious and healthy vegetarian recipes are intrinsic to her cooking (not that the odd indulgence doesn't feature).

Alice cooks colourful and natural ingredients with taste and enjoyment in mind. This book covers a wide range of nourishing, vegetarian food, featuring chapters on Mornings, Grazing, Quick, Thrifty, Gatherings, Grains, Raw-ish and Afters. With recipes from a raw Thai salad to hearty quesadillas to a vegan chocolate layer cake, this book will speak to everyone who loves delicious, feel-good food.

Pub Date:17/03/2016 (hide)

'Never eat healthy food. We so need all the preservatives we can get.' The hilarious Spring Chicken greeting card range has brought (read more)

'Never eat healthy food. We so need all the preservatives we can get.' The hilarious Spring Chicken greeting card range has brought wry smiles to the faces of millions. Older, Wiser, Sexier brings together the best of the cheeky but charming cartoons books to create the perfect gift for that person in your life who may be getting on a bit but certainly isn't past it. (hide)

The highly anticipated cookbook from Jeremy Fox, the California chef who is redefining vegetable-based cuisine with global appeal (read more)

The highly anticipated cookbook from Jeremy Fox, the California chef who is redefining vegetable-based cuisine with global appeal Known for his game-changing approach to cooking with vegetables, Jeremy Fox first made his name at the Michelin-starred restaurant Ubuntu in Napa Valley. Today he is one of America's most talked-about chefs, celebrated for the ingredient-focused cuisine he serves at the Los Angeles restaurant, Rustic Canyon Wine Bar and Seasonal Kitchen. In his first book, Fox presents his food philosophy in the form of 160 approachable recipes for the home cook.

On Vegetables elevates vegetarian cooking, using creative methods and ingredient combinations to highlight the textures, flavours, and varieties of seasonal produce and including basic recipes for the larder.

Published:17 Apr 2017 (hide)

In OPEN, Frankie Bridge opens up about her ongoing journey from breakdown to breakthroughs and through self-loathing, hospitalization (read more)

In OPEN, Frankie Bridge opens up about her ongoing journey from breakdown to breakthroughs and through self-loathing, hospitalization and self-acceptance.

Part narrative exploration, part guide, this book will help you to understand the importance of talking and helping each other. It will also feature guidance and advice from the psychologist and psychiatrist who pulled her back from the brink along with their notes on her and conversations with her. This book will help people open up about their mental health and encourage us all to speak out. (hide)

The Ordnance Survey Puzzle Book was 2018's bestselling Christmas gift book so why not brush up on your map reading skills and crack (read more)

The Ordnance Survey Puzzle Book was 2018's bestselling Christmas gift book so why not brush up on your map reading skills and crack an array of fiendish puzzles all whilst learning amazing facts so YOU can become the ultimate map-reader! Do you know your trig points from your National Trails? Can you calculate using contours? And can you fathom exactly how far the footpath is from the free house? (hide)

Do you ever get to the end of the day and feel like you've achieved nothing? Do you find it difficult to decide how to spend the (read more)

Do you ever get to the end of the day and feel like you've achieved nothing? Do you find it difficult to decide how to spend the small amount of free time you have? Do you ever wonder how some people seem to be able to fit everything in? If you're feeling overwhelmed by all the things you need to squeeze into your day, unproductive or stuck in a daily routine that isn't making you happy, The Organised Time Technique is for you. This is Gemma Bray's unique method for organising your day that will stop you from trying to do everything (and feeling like a failure when you can't), keep you focused on how you use the time you have available, help you play to your strengths and, most importantly, help you find time for the things that really matter. The Organised Time Technique provides the tools - and the headspace - you need to create a framework for your life that means you will always know where you are supposed to be, what you are supposed to be doing and when you are supposed to be doing it.
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Control binge eating and get on the path to recovery Overcoming Binge Eating for Dummies provides trusted information, resources, (read more)

Control binge eating and get on the path to recovery Overcoming Binge Eating for Dummies provides trusted information, resources, tools, and activities to help you and your loved ones understand your binge eating - and gain control over it. Written with compassion and authority, it uses stories and examples from the authors' work with clients they've helped to overcome this complicated disorder. In Overcoming Binge Eating For Dummies, you'll find information and insight on identifying the symptoms of binge eating disorder, overcoming eating as an addiction, ways to overcome the urge to binge, how to institute a healthy eating pattern, ways to deal with anxiety and emotional eating, and much more.

Provides professional resources for seeking additional help for binge eating Includes advice on talking with loved ones about binge eating Offers tips and guidance to establish a safe and healthy recovery plan Overcoming Binge Eating For Dummies is for those currently suffering or recovering from BED, as well as families and friends looking for a comprehensive and expert resource to this widespread but largely misunderstood disorder. (hide)