This ground-breaking book explores the theoretical, clinical and training application of integrating mindfulness with all of the arts therapies, and includes cutting-edge contributions from neuroscience. Written by pioneers and leaders in the arts therapies and psychology fields, the book includes 6 sections that examine mindfulness and the arts therapies from different perspectives: 1) the history and roots of mindfulness in relation to spirituality, psychotherapy and the arts therapies; ...

As art therapy rapidly makes its mark across Asia, this book documents how the field of art therapy is taking shape as both a profession and a discipline in this region. It looks at how art therapists in Asia are assimilating Western models and adapting them to create unique home-grown practices.Building on theory, research and practice that has been developed in the West, practitioners throughout Asia are creating innovative art therapy programs that reflect cultural diversity and...

A profoundly moving and utterly uplifting tale of a brave young nurse finding her place in the world. Perfect for fans of Call the Midwife and All Creatures Great and Small ✨‘Authentic... the mixture of nursing and farming life is both warming and true. I liked this a lot.’ Rosie ClarkeIn the quiet Lancashire countryside of 1936, city-trained nurse Lara Flynn must contend with far more than muddy lanes and boisterous farm dogs. Still r...

Can a fling turn into a family?After a chance meeting in Brisbane, Shayne Smith and Cassie Long had a perfect fortnight together. But when Shayne returned to his historic sheep property, they both assumed there was no future in a relationship between a city girl and a grazier.Six months later, Cassie arrives at Maiden's Landing to let Shayne know they made more than memories in their brief idyll. She has no expectations, only a duty to let him know.Shayne's life is ...

Lost in Track Changes is a project from if:book Australia that takes the personal and intimate craft of memoir and turns it over to the cut-and-paste transformation of remix culture, combined with a hint of old-fashioned parlour games. Five writers have written a short piece of memoir, a vignette. Each work is then passed on to another author within the group, tasked with transforming the piece into something else. In the background, if:book tracks the changes. The newly minted rem...

Embark on a journey to living your most fulfilling, authentic life with the help of life coach Fiona Buckland__________You are not in the waiting room of life. This is it. You sense you have more potential, more to give to your life, more of you - but the way forward isn't clear.You're not alone. This is a practical guide to fulfilling your potential and living authentically - to finding your own path in life, based not upon fleeting...

Invincible not Invisible is a groundbreaking health, fitness and lifestyle guide written by esteemed author Fiona Lambert.As a fitness enthusiast and successful businesswomen Fiona is eager to spread the message that it is never too late to get into the best shape of your life. Drawing on her own experiences and years of research, she provides practical insights, effective strategies, and actionable tips for anyone looking to achieve their best shape and reclaim their vitality, irr...

Lose 10 pounds of weight, 4 pounds of stubborn fat and shave inches off hips, bums and bellies in just 14 days by revving things up a gear or two and making a unique combination of easy-to-adopt changes to eating, exercising, shopping, cooking and sleeping habits!

In Global Taiwanese, Fiona Moore explores the different ways in which Taiwanese expatriates in London and Toronto, along with professionals living in Taipei, use their shared Taiwanese identities to construct and maintain global and local networks.Based on a three-year-long ethnographic study that incorporates interviews with people from diverse backgrounds, generations, and histories, this book explores what their different experiences tell us about migration in “tolerant...

Some horses change us forever.The Gift of a Horse is a heartfelt collection of true stories celebrating the profound bond between humans and horses. Each story reveals how these remarkable animals touch our lives in unexpected ways — helping us find courage, connection, and meaning when we need it most.From moments of heartbreak to triumph, fear to trust, this book offers glimpses into the quiet wisdom horses share with those willing to listen. The...

Careers rarely advance for the reasons we expect.Technical skill matters. Intelligence matters. Hard work matters. Yet across organisations and industries, these qualities alone do not explain who is trusted, who is influential or who progresses over time.In How People Really Get On at Work, Fiona Kalaf examines the quieter forces that shape working lives: behaviour, judgement and conduct. Drawing on long observation of professional environments, s...

The story of tweed is tied to a series of social, economic and cultural shifts that have molded its development. This book considers the historical factors that helped to shape the design characteristics and social meanings of the group of fabrics that we call tweed, from their emergence in the 1820s to the present day. Including significant new research on tweeds, from Harris Tweed to the type used by Chanel, this book follows the history of these fabrics from the raw fiber to the finishe...