'Absolutely glorious ... this book is a game changer,' Davina McCall, Begin Again podcastSun peeking through leaves. A shared smile with a stranger. The sound of birdsong.A glimmer often feels like a little moment of magic, but it’s actually a physical response that is rooted in your body’s nervous system, with the power to improve your mood, mental health and overall well-being. A glimmer is the opposite of a trigger - instead of ...

'Exactly what I needed to read right now.' Kate Moss'I love this little book and think it's the most practical guide to surviving lockdown I have come across so far. it's accessible, kind and practical. Everyone can help themselves and others by reading it!' Emma Thompson'Love the sound of 'the daily promise jar'. There's something useful and hopeful for everyone in here.' Melissa Hemsley**'**The tonic I nee...

Wellness pioneers Nadia Narain and Katia Narain Phillips have spent years helping others to feel their best, but it took them a bit longer to understand how to look after themselves. Here they share the small achievable steps they have learned, and how you can apply them to your own life, wherever you are.Self-Care for the Real World is a combination of friendly advice, personal stories, exercises, and recipes. The book is a practical guide to self-care for real people wit...

We all want a more calm and spacious way of living, but we are often unsure of how to step off the crazy treadmill of day-to-day routines and responsibilities. Wellness pioneers Nadia Narain and Katia Narain Phillips have learned through years of practice that simple rituals can help you slow down the pace of modern life and re-center yourself. Rituals for Every Day shares Narian and Narian Phillips's easy-to-follow step-by-step advice. Through engaging in small, simple, and refle...

'Exactly what I needed to read right now.' Kate Moss'I love this little book and think it's the most practical guide to surviving lockdown I have come across so far. it's accessible, kind and practical. Everyone can help themselves and others by reading it!' Emma Thompson'Love the sound of 'the daily promise jar'. There's something useful and hopeful for everyone in here.' Melissa Hemsley**'**The tonic I nee...

Brought to you by Penguin.Sun peeking through leaves. A shared smile with a stranger. The sound of birdsong.A glimmer often feels like a little moment of magic, but it’s actually a physical response that is rooted in your body’s nervous system, with the power to improve your mood, mental health and overall well-being.Glimmers are a beautiful invitation to the present moment, inviting us to be more aware of ourselves, our environment and the...

Henry II and Eleanor of Aquitaine are two of the most recognizable figures of the Middle Ages, and almost certainly the best-known couple. The lives of their sons have been examined in detail many times, but their daughters are barely known despite the influence they exerted on the world around them. Joanna, the youngest daughter, led an extraordinary life full of travel, adventure, danger, and controversy. Her story is told here in full for the first time.

Brought to you by Penguin.How do you rebuild your life when suddenly everything changes?How do you make sense of this new world, this path you didn’t know you had to walk down?When you are sideswiped by a catastrophic sh*t show, the prospect of putting the pieces back together can feel utterly impossible. In these difficult times, we seek comfort and guidance – a way through the pain – and this book will do just tha...

**Brought to you by Penguin.How the world's best actors communicate with gravitas - and how you can, too.**Every time you deliver a speech, give a presentation, or simply tell a good story, you are taking centre stage. Here, one of the world’s leading voice coaches introduces the simple exercises that great actors use to hold people’s attention – and reveals how anyone speaking in public can use them.Drawing on 25 years working at London’s National Theatre, Jeannett...

A data-driven, scientific account of our need for speed—exploring a wide range of topics including evolution, transportation, and technologyIn a world obsessed with efficiency, perhaps nothing is valued as highly as being fast. Some of our greatest achievements include building planes that break the sound barrier and creating computers that process data at the touch of a button. With signature clarity, Smil offers accessible explanations of every major speed catego...

A joyous celebration of Britain’s rich bird lifeIn Birdland, journalist and lifelong birder Jon Gower explores our intimate connection with the bird life around us. From the symphonic song of the wren to the clack of a puffin’s beak and from epic migrations to sunset murmurations, birds are commonplace miracles. No wonder they have inspired our artists, writers and songwriters. Whether rare or abundant, Jon Gower visits some of the best places in Britain to watch birds, se...

This audiobook is read by the author, Ro Mitchell.Unlock the power of self-talk to build confidence, believe in yourself and transform your life.Have you ever felt not quite good enough? Or confident enough? Ever felt like you need to do more, be more, to fit in?You’re not alone.In this comforting and empowering book*,* Ro teaches you that your thoughts are not always worth believing. Instead, through observing your inner voice and practisin...