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The View from Ninety

Reflections on How to Live a Long, Contented Life

by Charles Handy ...

FROM THE BEST SELLING AUTHOR OF THE EMPTY RAINCOAT AND UNDERSTANDING ORGANISATIONS.One of the major thinkers of our times reflects on how to live richer, more contented lives, drawing on wisdom built up over a lifetime***A Financial Times Best Business Book of 2025***Over a span of seven decades, Charles Handy was, variously, a businessman, a writer, a philanthropist and a philosopher. Not... ... Read more

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FROM THE BEST SELLING AUTHOR OF THE EMPTY RAINCOAT AND UNDERSTANDING ORGANISATIONS.One of the major thinkers of our times reflects on how to live richer, more contented lives, drawing on wisdom built up over a lifetime***A Financial Times Best Business Book of 2025***Over a span of seven decades, Charles Handy was, variously, a businessman, a writer, a philanthropist and a philosopher. Not...
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Namaste Motherf*ckers

A modern manifesto for keeping cool when you’re a hot mess - THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES TOP 10 BESTSELLER AND HAPPY PLACE BOOKCLUB PICK

by Cally Beaton ...

'What an absolute book this is!' - Dawn French**'**This book is the perfect guide to show you how to live life to the max' - Fearne Cotton'Do I want a Cally Beaton rebrand? Hell yeah.' - Sally Phillips'This is the best writing by Mrs Beaton since that cookbook' - Sandi ToksvigPart memoir, part stereotype-defying manifesto, Namaste Motherf*ckers is a funny, empowerin... ... Read more

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'What an absolute book this is!' - Dawn French**'**This book is the perfect guide to show you how to live life to the max' - Fearne Cotton'Do I want a Cally Beaton rebrand? Hell yeah.' - Sally Phillips'This is the best writing by Mrs Beaton since that cookbook' - Sandi ToksvigPart memoir, part stereotype-defying manifesto, Namaste Motherf*ckers is a funny, empowerin...
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A Better Second Half

Dial Back Your Age to Live a Longer, Healthier, Happier Life. The Number 1 Sunday Times bestseller

by Liz Earle ...

'I am loving this! You can tell the years of research from Liz, the wellbeing guru, that have gone into this book.' - Trinny Woodall'This book is a godsend! Full of warm, wise advice that really works.' - Lorraine Kelly'Liz's passion for wellbeing and her natural ability to make learnings into relatable, practical tips makes this book an enjoyable and informative read. A positive and empowering ... Read more

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'I am loving this! You can tell the years of research from Liz, the wellbeing guru, that have gone into this book.' - Trinny Woodall'This book is a godsend! Full of warm, wise advice that really works.' - Lorraine Kelly'Liz's passion for wellbeing and her natural ability to make learnings into relatable, practical tips makes this book an enjoyable and informative read. A positive and empowering
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Running Through Sand

An Ageing Comedian’s Ill-Thought-Out Ultra in the Sahara

by Paul Tonkinson ...

'I loved every page' TIM VINE'Hilarious and occasionally heartbreaking' TOBY JONES'Moving, inspiring and laugh-out-loud funny' LISA JACKSON250KM IN THE SAHARA DESERT. 2 MONTHS TRAINING. CAN AGEING RUNNER AND AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR PAUL TONKINSON CONQUER THE WORLD'S TOUGHEST FOOT RACE?Ageing as a runner is no joke. Paul Tonkinson discovers that in running, as in life, you are gradually overtake... ... Read more

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'I loved every page' TIM VINE'Hilarious and occasionally heartbreaking' TOBY JONES'Moving, inspiring and laugh-out-loud funny' LISA JACKSON250KM IN THE SAHARA DESERT. 2 MONTHS TRAINING. CAN AGEING RUNNER AND AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR PAUL TONKINSON CONQUER THE WORLD'S TOUGHEST FOOT RACE?Ageing as a runner is no joke. Paul Tonkinson discovers that in running, as in life, you are gradually overtake...
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All the Best for the Future

Growing Up Without Growing Old

by Greg James ...

With a brand new exclusive chapter for this paperback edition!Hilarious and life-affirming, All the Best for the Future urges you not to sleepwalk into life, always remember to find the fun in the everyday, and to embrace your inner child as you navigate how to grow up without growing old.'If only more people thought like this.' Sunday Times'Delightful, warm, reassuring and so much kindness. Very ... Read more

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With a brand new exclusive chapter for this paperback edition!Hilarious and life-affirming, All the Best for the Future urges you not to sleepwalk into life, always remember to find the fun in the everyday, and to embrace your inner child as you navigate how to grow up without growing old.'If only more people thought like this.' Sunday Times'Delightful, warm, reassuring and so much kindness. Very
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The Race Against Time

The perfect running gift for runners over 40

by Richard Askwith ...

'Inspirational' - ObserverA transformational quest for the secrets of happy, healthy, whole-life running that will change the way you think about growing older.Colourful, informative and inspiring, The Race Against Time is a story of cold science and heart-warming resilience; of champions and also-rans; of sprinting centenarians and forty-something super-athletes barely touched by age. Its heroes ... Read more

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'Inspirational' - ObserverA transformational quest for the secrets of happy, healthy, whole-life running that will change the way you think about growing older.Colourful, informative and inspiring, The Race Against Time is a story of cold science and heart-warming resilience; of champions and also-rans; of sprinting centenarians and forty-something super-athletes barely touched by age. Its heroes
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Young Forever

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER - reverse disease, ease pain and renew energy

by Dr Mark Hyman ...

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERTHE NEW YORK TIMES NUMBER 1 BESTSELLER'Young Forever will change how you view aging. It will give you hope for living your best life for a very long time.'- Wim Hof, New York Times bestselling author of The Wim Hof Method'An invigorating, illuminating, and innovative work that will enrich the lives of many.'- Gabor Maté, MD,... ... Read more

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THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERTHE NEW YORK TIMES NUMBER 1 BESTSELLER'Young Forever will change how you view aging. It will give you hope for living your best life for a very long time.'- Wim Hof, New York Times bestselling author of The Wim Hof Method'An invigorating, illuminating, and innovative work that will enrich the lives of many.'- Gabor Maté, MD,...
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The Mindful Body

Thinking Our Way to Lasting Health

by Ellen Langer ...

Bestselling author, and 'mother of mindfulness', Ellen J. Langer makes her long-awaited return sharing her groundbreaking research in The Mindful Body.Have you ever wondered if you could improve your health by harnessing the power of your mind?When it comes to our health, too many of us feel trapped by a medical diagnosis, believing that it can only mean a static or worsening condition. Whether it ... Read more

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Bestselling author, and 'mother of mindfulness', Ellen J. Langer makes her long-awaited return sharing her groundbreaking research in The Mindful Body.Have you ever wondered if you could improve your health by harnessing the power of your mind?When it comes to our health, too many of us feel trapped by a medical diagnosis, believing that it can only mean a static or worsening condition. Whether it
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Why You Need Skin Needling

by Dr Des Fernandes, Dr Matthias Aust, Jennifer Munro ...

A journey into the world of skin needling from two of the world’s leading authorities on the subject and, in the case of Dr Fernandes, the pioneer of the technique for regenerating skin and improving scars.Accessible science at its best! Remarkable pictures of actual case studies from the doctors’ own practices fill the book with hard to believe evidence of the simple procedure that can improve ... Read more

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A journey into the world of skin needling from two of the world’s leading authorities on the subject and, in the case of Dr Fernandes, the pioneer of the technique for regenerating skin and improving scars.Accessible science at its best! Remarkable pictures of actual case studies from the doctors’ own practices fill the book with hard to believe evidence of the simple procedure that can improve
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Rasayana

Feel young in mind and body with the wisdom of Ayurveda

by Geeta Vara ...

Ayurveda's answer to living longer and better. Discover recipes, yoga and daily rituals to help you stay well for lifeRasayana – rooted in the holistic health system of Ayurveda – is a considered approach to ageing well: one that supports our body, mind and way of living to create lasting energy, clarity and strength. Far more than a quick fix or passing wellness trend, Rasayana offers simple, ... Read more

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Ayurveda's answer to living longer and better. Discover recipes, yoga and daily rituals to help you stay well for lifeRasayana – rooted in the holistic health system of Ayurveda – is a considered approach to ageing well: one that supports our body, mind and way of living to create lasting energy, clarity and strength. Far more than a quick fix or passing wellness trend, Rasayana offers simple,
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It Hit Me Like a Ton of Bricks

A memoir of a mother and daughter

by Catherine L. Burns ...

A funny and moving memoir about a daughter’s turbulent relationship with her mother – and how a child of one’s own can turn everything upside down.‘Life is a series of losses. I’ve decided to be very zen about it. I have lost two husbands, my parents, my brother, countless friends; it is just one loss after another. You might as well get used it.’ So muses the author’s mother in this poignant and ... Read more

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A funny and moving memoir about a daughter’s turbulent relationship with her mother – and how a child of one’s own can turn everything upside down.‘Life is a series of losses. I’ve decided to be very zen about it. I have lost two husbands, my parents, my brother, countless friends; it is just one loss after another. You might as well get used it.’ So muses the author’s mother in this poignant and
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The New Science of Perfect Skin

Understanding Skin Care Myths and Miracles For Radiant Skin at Any Age

by Daniel Yarosh ...

Finally—the ultimate beauty bible that gives you everything you need to navigate the dizzying array of claims made by cosmetic companies, and to create your own personalized regimen for perfect skin.We all want glowing, radiant skin no matter what our age, but with all the skin-care options on the market today, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by choices. Do you really need a cleanser and a toner? Do ... Read more

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Finally—the ultimate beauty bible that gives you everything you need to navigate the dizzying array of claims made by cosmetic companies, and to create your own personalized regimen for perfect skin.We all want glowing, radiant skin no matter what our age, but with all the skin-care options on the market today, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by choices. Do you really need a cleanser and a toner? Do
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The Runner’s Guide to Menopause

Your essential toolkit for strong, happy and healthy training

by Dr Juliet McGrattan ...

Struggling to run in menopause? You're not alone. If symptoms are making running harder, or stopping you from starting, don't give up.Let running coach and medical expert Dr Juliet McGrattan help you make sense of all the benefits and challenges of running through menopause. This supportive and practical guide answers all your burning questions, including:- What actually is menopause?- Where has ... Read more

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Struggling to run in menopause? You're not alone. If symptoms are making running harder, or stopping you from starting, don't give up.Let running coach and medical expert Dr Juliet McGrattan help you make sense of all the benefits and challenges of running through menopause. This supportive and practical guide answers all your burning questions, including:- What actually is menopause?- Where has
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Being Mortal

Illness, Medicine and What Matters in the End

by Atul Gawande ...

AS HEARD ON BBC RADIO 4 'A GOOD READ'THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER'GAWANDE'S MOST POWERFUL, AND MOVING, BOOK' MALCOLM GLADWELL'BEING MORTAL IS NOT ONLY WISE AND DEEPLY MOVING; IT IS AN ESSENTIAL AND INSIGHTFUL BOOK FOR OUR TIMES' OLIVER SACKSFor most of human history, death was a common, ever-present possibility. It didn't matter whether you were five or fifty - every day was a roll ... ... Read more

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AS HEARD ON BBC RADIO 4 'A GOOD READ'THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER'GAWANDE'S MOST POWERFUL, AND MOVING, BOOK' MALCOLM GLADWELL'BEING MORTAL IS NOT ONLY WISE AND DEEPLY MOVING; IT IS AN ESSENTIAL AND INSIGHTFUL BOOK FOR OUR TIMES' OLIVER SACKSFor most of human history, death was a common, ever-present possibility. It didn't matter whether you were five or fifty - every day was a roll ...
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Menopausing

The positive roadmap to your second spring

by Davina McCall, Dr. Naomi Potter ...

Winner of The British Book Awards 2023 Overall Book of the Year ‘We can’t wait for this.’ Red Menopausing is more than just a book, it’s a movement. An uprising.Menopause affects every woman, and yet so many approach it with shame, fear, misinformation or silence.Why is no one talking about this? Who has the correct information? And how can we get it?That’s how this book has come about. We are... ... Read more

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Winner of The British Book Awards 2023 Overall Book of the Year ‘We can’t wait for this.’ Red Menopausing is more than just a book, it’s a movement. An uprising.Menopause affects every woman, and yet so many approach it with shame, fear, misinformation or silence.Why is no one talking about this? Who has the correct information? And how can we get it?That’s how this book has come about. We are...
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The Golden Oldies' Book Club

The feel-good novel from MILLION COPY BESTSELLER Judy Leigh

by Judy Leigh ...

From MILLION COPY BESTSELLER Judy Leigh'Judy’s done it again. Every woman over a certain age should read this wonderful book' Jennifer BohnetDeep in the Somerset countryside, the Combe Pomeroy village library hosts a monthly book club.Ruth the librarian fears she’s too old to find love, but a discussion about Lady Chatterley’s Lover makes her think again.Aurora doesn’t feel seventy-two and longs ... Read more

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From MILLION COPY BESTSELLER Judy Leigh'Judy’s done it again. Every woman over a certain age should read this wonderful book' Jennifer BohnetDeep in the Somerset countryside, the Combe Pomeroy village library hosts a monthly book club.Ruth the librarian fears she’s too old to find love, but a discussion about Lady Chatterley’s Lover makes her think again.Aurora doesn’t feel seventy-two and longs
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Finding Ultra, Revised and Updated Edition

Rejecting Middle Age, Becoming One of the World's Fittest Men, and Discovering Myself

by Rich Roll ...

An incredible but true account of achieving one of the most awe-inspiring midlife physical transformations everOn the night before he was to turn forty, Rich Roll experienced a chilling glimpse of his future. Nearly fifty pounds overweight and unable to climb the stairs without stopping, he could see where his current sedentary life was taking him—and he woke up.Plunging into a new routine that ... Read more

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An incredible but true account of achieving one of the most awe-inspiring midlife physical transformations everOn the night before he was to turn forty, Rich Roll experienced a chilling glimpse of his future. Nearly fifty pounds overweight and unable to climb the stairs without stopping, he could see where his current sedentary life was taking him—and he woke up.Plunging into a new routine that
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Skincare

The ultimate no-nonsense guide

by Caroline Hirons ...

Winner of the Non-Fiction Lifestyle Book of the Year 2021 (British Book Awards) As seen on This MorningStraight-talking advice from the Skincare QueenThe Sunday Times Overall #1 bestseller for the w/e 27th June 2020TO BE SOLD IN 7 DIFFERENT LANGUAGES!Caroline Hirons is the authority in skincare – and for the first time, she’s sharing her knowledge with the ... ... Read more

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Winner of the Non-Fiction Lifestyle Book of the Year 2021 (British Book Awards) As seen on This MorningStraight-talking advice from the Skincare QueenThe Sunday Times Overall #1 bestseller for the w/e 27th June 2020TO BE SOLD IN 7 DIFFERENT LANGUAGES!Caroline Hirons is the authority in skincare – and for the first time, she’s sharing her knowledge with the ...
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The Changing Mind

A Neuroscientist's Guide to Ageing Well

by Daniel Levitin ...

THE NEW YORK TIMES AND SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER FROM THE AUTHOR OF THE ORGANIZED MIND**'Everyone we know needs this remarkable book ... Essential for the rest of your life' Daniel H. Pink, author of When and Drive''The secrets of ageing well ... a serious, evidence-based guide to what really works and why' Sunday Times____________________________________________**We have lo... ... Read more

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THE NEW YORK TIMES AND SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER FROM THE AUTHOR OF THE ORGANIZED MIND**'Everyone we know needs this remarkable book ... Essential for the rest of your life' Daniel H. Pink, author of When and Drive''The secrets of ageing well ... a serious, evidence-based guide to what really works and why' Sunday Times____________________________________________**We have lo...
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Ammonites and Leaping Fish

A Life in Time

by Penelope Lively ...

'Sharp, unsentimental and ruefully funny. A fascinating portrait not only of Lively but of the times through which she has lived' Daily Telegraph'Clever and poignant . . . there is much to enjoy. This is Lively at her best' Sunday Express'The twentieth century shook the world: it sobers me to have been one of those to see it through'Ten years ago, Penelope Lively, then eighty, wrote this powerful ... Read more

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'Sharp, unsentimental and ruefully funny. A fascinating portrait not only of Lively but of the times through which she has lived' Daily Telegraph'Clever and poignant . . . there is much to enjoy. This is Lively at her best' Sunday Express'The twentieth century shook the world: it sobers me to have been one of those to see it through'Ten years ago, Penelope Lively, then eighty, wrote this powerful
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I Remember Nothing and other reflections

Memories and wisdom from the iconic writer and director

by Nora Ephron ...

'Memories, aphorisms and stern good advice from America's favourite naughty aunt' Independent on Sunday'This book is as grown-up as a dirty martini' Sunday Times'Sharp as a knife' Daily Express___In her final book, Nora Ephron reflects on life, growing older, and everything she will and won't miss. Filled with Nora's trademark wit, wisdom and warmth.* No one ... ... Read more

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'Memories, aphorisms and stern good advice from America's favourite naughty aunt' Independent on Sunday'This book is as grown-up as a dirty martini' Sunday Times'Sharp as a knife' Daily Express___In her final book, Nora Ephron reflects on life, growing older, and everything she will and won't miss. Filled with Nora's trademark wit, wisdom and warmth.* No one ...
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My Bonnie

How dementia stole the love of my life

by John Suchet ...

Earlier this year John Suchet revealed that his beautiful 67-year-old wife Bonnie, the love of his life, is suffering from Dementia. During the past three years he has gone from lover to carer. And he has found that exceptionally tough. In this moving, and bitterly honest account, the newsreader reveals his loneliness and his despair.For John it was love at first sight. For many years he had ... Read more

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Earlier this year John Suchet revealed that his beautiful 67-year-old wife Bonnie, the love of his life, is suffering from Dementia. During the past three years he has gone from lover to carer. And he has found that exceptionally tough. In this moving, and bitterly honest account, the newsreader reveals his loneliness and his despair.For John it was love at first sight. For many years he had
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Why We Die

The groundbreaking must-read exploration of longevity from Nobel Prize-winning biologist and trusted expert

by Venki Ramakrishnan ...

The unmissable account of how science can help us live better and longer - loved by Bill Bryson, Stephen Fry, Siddhartha Mukherjee and more'Changed my perspective on the whole living world' - Chris Van TullekenWe are living through an exciting revolution in biology. Giant strides are being made in our understanding of why we age, and why some species live longer than others. Will we soon be able ... Read more

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The unmissable account of how science can help us live better and longer - loved by Bill Bryson, Stephen Fry, Siddhartha Mukherjee and more'Changed my perspective on the whole living world' - Chris Van TullekenWe are living through an exciting revolution in biology. Giant strides are being made in our understanding of why we age, and why some species live longer than others. Will we soon be able
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The Menopause Manifesto

Own Your Health with Facts and Feminism

by Dr. Jennifer Gunter ...

**'**A guide to counteract medical misogyny' New Scientist'The world's most famous - and outspoken - gynaecologist' GuardianIn The Menopause Manifesto internationally renowned, New York Times bestselling author Dr Jen Gunter brings you empowerment through knowledge by countering stubborn myths and misunderstanding... ... Read more

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**'**A guide to counteract medical misogyny' New Scientist'The world's most famous - and outspoken - gynaecologist' GuardianIn The Menopause Manifesto internationally renowned, New York Times bestselling author Dr Jen Gunter brings you empowerment through knowledge by countering stubborn myths and misunderstanding...
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