Non-Fiction General - Health

Mankind's battle to stay alive is the greatest of all subjects. This brief, witty and unusual book by Britain's greatest medical historian compresses into a tiny span a lifetime spent thinking about millennia of human ingenuity in the quest to cheat death. Each chapter sums up one of these battlefields (surgery, doctors, disease, hospitals, laboratories and the human body) in a way that is both frightening and elating. Startlingly illustrated, "A Short History of Medicine" is the ideal present for anyone who is keenly aware of thei... read more

The inevitable ageing process does not condemn us to solitude, suffering, degradation or dependency. Marie de Hennezel guides us through a true 'art of growing old'. She recalls her encounters as a clinical psychologist with 'those who grow old gracefully' - and through her experience shows us how to make the most of this time in our lives.

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Ian and Mary Grant maintain that the two great human desires are to know that we can love and that we can be loved. In their latest book, they give skills and tips on how to maintain your relationship with your husband or wife. Whether your relationship is flaming with passion or just flaming awful, this entertaining book gives you insights and practical ideas to make your life stronger and happier. You will take away keys and tips to transform your relationship into one that others will envy, full of fun, communication, passion an... read more

EatSmart is all about making small, easy changes to your meals that add up to a healthier diet. In this simple cookbook there are no strange or expensive ingredients, no complicated recipes, no weird food that the kids won't eat - just easy-to-prepare family food that is good for you.

Best-selling author and international mediation expert David Bogan presents a step-by-step guide to resolving conflict - and getting a good night's sleep! Is there a problem that's keeping you awake at night? Are you at war with the neighbours? Is your boss being unreasonable? Are you being threatened with a law suit? Or do you simply want to know how to make yourself heard? International mediator and conflict resolution expert David Bogan gives you the confidence and skills to tackle the issues you've been losing sleep over. You'l... read more

Packed with facts about healthy food.

The "Why Must I" series explains to young children the importance of taking care of themselves and their bodies. The simple text, specially commissioned color photographs and diagrams show readers why they should look after themselves, and what could happen if they don't. All the titles in this series have been endorsed by the CPHVA (Community Practitioners and Health Visitors Association). "Why Must I Eat Healthy Food?" sets out the importance of a healthy and balanced diet, the reasons for avoiding too much sugar and fat, and giv... read more

Think Quit details everything you need to know to quit smoking forever and provides all the motivational tools and hypnotherapy guidelines you'll require. It shows you how to: Overcome the physical and mental challenges of quitting; Identify and overcome your smoking triggers; Change the way you think about reaching for another cigarette; Avoid weight gain while quitting; Crush nicotine cravings instantly; Memorise easy relaxation techniques to eliminate stress; Say no when offered a cigarette; Think of yourself as a non-smoker; Re... read more

In the Company of Rilke is a rare book about a rare poet. Rainer Maria Rilke was a giant of twentieth-century writing who is increasingly a visionary voice for our own time, captivating readers not only with his brilliance but also his fearlessness about the 'deepest things'. Speaking through his own contradictions and ambivalences, he gives readers a profound understanding of the complex beauty of human existence. Here, questions matter more than answers. Here, a poet can speak directly to God while also doubting God. Astonishingl... read more

Don't you get tired of all the happiness talk? Everyone feels sad now and then. Being sad doesn't mean you're depressed. When you don't just try to put on a happy face, or just push sadness away, you discover how much it can do for you - for your creativity, your future, your relationships, your work, your dreams. Once you 'get' this, you really understand why feeling sad is no reason not to be happy. First published 2009.

A heart-warming book of encounters with loved ones who have passed over - amazing synchronicities; unexpected moments of magic in amongst the grief; guidance by departed loved ones - each story contains an insight, which explains a little more about the spirit world, revealing how those who have passed on continue to take an interest in our lives.

In Let Your Past Go and Live, therapist Avril Carruthers tackles the many characters we play to survive our families, workplace and relationship challenges, from the 'victim' who only feels good when they're rescuing people, the bullies who get off on monstering others, to the women who just can't resist bad boys. Conditioned into us when we were young, these characters can stay with us for years, sometimes a lifetime. While they're not the real us, their presence can drain and sabotage us, distracting us from leading the lives we... read more

If meditation was available in capsule form, it would be the biggest selling drug of all time. It has been scientifically proven to deliver highly effective stress relief, boost our immune systems and dramatically slow the ageing process. It has also been shown to make us much happier and more effective thinkers. Given all the physical and psychological benefits, why aren't more of us doing it? In this thought-provoking and entertaining book, David Michie explains the nuts and bolts of meditation. As a busy professional, as well as... read more

The bestselling introduction to Buddhism What does it take to be happy? We've all asked ourselves this question at some point, but few of us have found the path to lasting fulfillment. David Michie thought he had achieved his life's goals--the high level job, the expensive city apartment, the luxury car, great holidays but a small voice was telling him he wasn't really happy. A chance remark from a naturopath sent him to his local Buddhist centre. There, he began the most important journey of his life. In this simple, but beautiful... read more

Where do our loved ones go when they die? What happens to our pets when they pass over? Does the soul pull away from the body before it's clinically dead? When children die, what happens to them? And what about those who suicide or are murdered? If someone you love is dying, how can you best help them?When someone we love dies there are always lots of questions. Drawing on a lifetime's experience with those who have passed over, psychic intuitive Georgina Walker shares a wealth of real life stories about the afterlife. Dearly Depar... read more

As we confront the challenges of climate change, author James George calls us to wake up and stop our careless treatment of our planet before it's too late. At the same time, he shares his own practice towards waking up-the practice of Presence, known to all spiritual paths and simply and eloquently presented in this book. From The Little Green book on Awakening: "To become aware of the omnipresence of Consciousness may be the next great leap in human evolution and the foundation of the new paradigm in which both science and spirit... read more

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As of 2005, at least seven per cent of the population has diabetes. One and a half million new cases of diabetes were diagnosed in people aged twenty years or older in 2005. Written by an experienced doctor who has done extensive research and collaborative work on diabetes, "The Diabetes Answer Book" includes 300 questions and answers, covering such topics as: how many types of diabetes are there; what can I do to prevent diabetes; does diabetes ever go away on its own; what is a normal blood glucose level; and, how close are we to... read more

IF SUPERMAN NEEDED A COACH, HE'D HIRE MICHAEL NEILL! In this fun, easy-to-read book, best-selling author and internationally renowned success coach Michael Neill shares the secrets of transforming your life and the lives of the people you care about most--your family, friends, colleagues, and clients. Inside, you will learn: - How to stop thinking like a victim - The secret to financial security in any economy - Proven techniques to produce dramatic changes in yourself and others - Simple ways to create lasting relationships - The ... read more