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🌸 The million-copy Korean bestseller, Every Moment Was You, published this week! 🌸 Never give upYour every momentis mean...
16/05/2025

🌸 The million-copy Korean bestseller, Every Moment Was You, published this week! 🌸

Never give up
Your every moment
is meaningful’

In Every Moment Was You, Taewoan Ha reflects on the little things that make up a relationship - the secret exchanges, the shared glances, the laughter and the silence.

Immediate and moving, his short mediations capture the beauty of youth and the growing pains that come with it. From the blooming of first feelings, to heartbreak and acceptance, Taewoan’s writing explores the complexity of love, and the meaning to be found in the ordinary.

Every Moment Was You is a soothing balm to deal with the pain, stress and sadness that come with modern life, and a gentle reminder that even in our most vulnerable moments, we can find the strength to move forward.

Out in paperback today, the brilliant Unlocked by  👏🏻  ‘Punctures some of the most pernicious myths about our smartphone...
08/05/2025

Out in paperback today, the brilliant Unlocked by 👏🏻

‘Punctures some of the most pernicious myths about our smartphone and screen-dominated lives, while offering good advice about how to improve the time we spend with screens ... a must-read’ New Scientist

Most of us spend a significant part of the day in front of a screen. Our work and social lives play out through our computers, tablets and phones: on email, social media, video conference calls and gaming servers. But what is all this screen time doing to our health, our sleep, and our relationships?

Professor Pete Etchells studies the way we use screens, and how they can affect us. In UNLOCKED, he delves into the real science behind the panic about our alleged device addiction and withering attention spans. Armed with the latest research, he reveals how little we have to fear, and the great deal we have to gain, by establishing a more positive relationship with our screens. That begins with asking ourselves some essential questions about how we use them.

Instead of clamouring for us to ditch our devices (before guiltily returning to the same old habits), UNLOCKED is a sustainable, realistic and vital guide to transforming our connection with technology.

Happy publication day .the.lowdown! The choices we make with our contraception can have wide-ranging consequences for ou...
24/04/2025

Happy publication day .the.lowdown!

The choices we make with our contraception can have wide-ranging consequences for our health, and yet as a recent survey showed, nearly 80 per cent of women continue to suffer with side effects. Is this good enough in the 21st century?

Choosing the right option is a frequently bewildering journey, littered with trial and error, misinformation, and confusion. With so many pill brands on the market, each with different formulations and potential side effects, it can feel impossible to find the one that’s right for us. We are also often left in the dark as our needs change over the course of our lives: whether it’s after having children, developing health issues, or navigating perimenopause.

Enriched with experiences from thousands of users of The Lowdown (the world’s first contraceptive review platform and community), the medical expertise of their in-house team, and the latest clinical guidance and scientific research, Contraception is a book for anyone who wants to take control of their health. This comprehensive resource provides valuable insights into your reproductive health, covering topics such as managing conditions like endometriosis and PCOS, understanding what to expect during an abortion, planning for pregnancy after using contraception and navigating the changes that come with menopause. With zero bias or BS, this book is your essential guide to separating the myths from the medicine.

❤️OUT TODAY❤️Harness the power of adaptability to embrace change, overcome obstacles and achieve success.Women are facin...
13/03/2025

❤️OUT TODAY❤️

Harness the power of adaptability to embrace change, overcome obstacles and achieve success.

Women are facing more pressure and stress than ever before. Between work, childcare, caregiving responsibilities, maintaining relationships and looking after finances, many are struggling to manage the demands placed on them, with a significant number feeling overwhelmed and unable to cope at times. These challenges are something that Denise Lewis understands well; as an athlete, broadcaster, woman, and mother, her life, like that of many women, is one of constant adaptation.

Now, Denise is determined to help women harness the power of adaptability. She aims to teach you how to become your own life coach and navigate the many roles we take on throughout life. In Adaptability, she will guide you through seven key lessons learned from her experiences both on and off the track, including maintaining your identity, building resilience, seeking support, trusting your instincts, and more. By applying these principles, women from all backgrounds can unlock their full potential, develop the tools to overcome challenges, and embrace their multifaceted identities both at work and beyond.

While we may not be able to have it all, we can come close by consciously cultivating the skills needed to thrive in every area of our lives.

🏁OUT TODAY🏁Life in the Pitlane is an inspiring memoir from Red Bull’s senior engineer Calum Nicholas that will open up t...
27/02/2025

🏁OUT TODAY🏁

Life in the Pitlane is an inspiring memoir from Red Bull’s senior engineer Calum Nicholas that will open up the world of Formula 1 like never before.

Replete with all the high-octane tales and behind the scenes details you’d expect from a life lived next to the fast lane, Life in the Pitlane will detail the realities of life off the track; the good and the bad, with a particular spotlight on diversity and inclusion within the sport, and all the entertaining stories and behind the scenes details fans of F1 will be looking for.

Life in the Pitlane brings a brand-new perspective to the sport, as Calum reflects on his career so far, how the sport has changed for those working in it, the realities of life on the road and the future he hopes lies ahead.

OUT TODAY ☀️ the brilliant new new book from Michelle Jungmin Bang, SUN & SSUKGAT ☀️A charming guide to living a longer,...
25/02/2025

OUT TODAY ☀️ the brilliant new new book from Michelle Jungmin Bang, SUN & SSUKGAT ☀️

A charming guide to living a longer, happier, healthier life, rooted in Korean self-care

For centuries, Korean families have shared wellbeing wisdom with loved ones, like gifted heirlooms passed down from generation to generation, to prevent and treat early illness. The idea is to stop symptoms before they become chronic, taking inspiration from the ssukgat, or chrysanthemum greens, that are treasured in Korean culture for their ability to heal. Natural, effective, and environmentally conscious, these solutions quietly and radically shift conventional Western thought.

Eco-entrepreneur Michelle Jungmin Bang takes readers on a journey across Korea - from scenic mountains with Buddhist nuns to a seaside village with the haenyeo divers of Jeju Island, and the urban landscapes of Seoul to the much-loved, bustling bathhouses for young and old. Reflecting on how we can live sustainably and reconnect with nature, Michelle offers insight into Korean cultural concepts like jeong, the connection linking loved ones and places, and shares delicious, nourishing recipes inspired by her grandmother’s kitchen.

Blending travel, experience, research, recipes and Michelle’s beautiful illustrations, Sun & Ssukgat will empower readers with the age-old advice needed to escape the whirlwind of modern life and embrace a healthier, more sustainable lifestyle.

📚 OUT TODAY 📚In this highly anticipated follow-up to the Sunday Times bestseller The Science of Storytelling, acclaimed ...
20/02/2025

📚 OUT TODAY 📚

In this highly anticipated follow-up to the Sunday Times bestseller The Science of Storytelling, acclaimed story guru shows you how to engage and influence your audience to create irresistible pitches, build passionate brand loyalty, motivate teams and lead with effectiveness and charisma.

Using the latest findings from social psychology, evolutionary psychology, organisational psychology and neuroscience, A Story is a Deal argues that we won’t unlock the true power of story if we treat it merely as something we read on a page, see on a screen or hear in a speech. Storr shows how successful stories shape identities, which changes beliefs, drives action and achieves extraordinary results.

With examples ranging from Aztec rituals to Apple’s legendary advertising successes (and long-forgotten fails), A Story is a Deal lays out a revolutionary new method for creating the most persuasive messaging: by harnessing the power of our storytelling brains.

We’re so excited to announce we’ll be publishing CONTRACEPTION .the.lowdown in April! Based on the invaluable advice fro...
13/02/2025

We’re so excited to announce we’ll be publishing CONTRACEPTION .the.lowdown in April!

Based on the invaluable advice from the thousands of users of The Lowdown’s website, the medical expertise of their in-house team, and the very latest scientific research from scientists around the world, CONTRACEPTION is a book for anyone who wants to take control of their health choices. With zero bias or BS, this book will give readers the clarity we desperately need.

♥️ HAPPY MAIN CHARACTER DAY ♥️ Many of us who grew up on a strict diet of romcoms know all about the perfect meet cute t...
06/02/2025

♥️ HAPPY MAIN CHARACTER DAY ♥️

Many of us who grew up on a strict diet of romcoms know all about the perfect meet cute that turns into a head-over-heels relationship. So when Lizzie was offered the chance to take part in a The Holiday-style festive house swap for an article, she knew she had to say yes and just do it for the plot - oh, and the trip to New York. In romcoms you always meet your match, your one true love, your soulmate, but in reality things don’t always end with a happily ever after. Or at least the one we expected.

From falling for the emotionally unavailable ‘cool boy’ at school to receiving hideous dating app messages, and succumbing to the magnetic pull of a situationship to riding the incomparable high of an instant connection, Lizzie shares her experiences of the intensity of falling in love, the heartbreak of falling out of it and the friendships that have seen her through it all.

Charting a decade of electric first dates, meaningful encounters and lessons learned along the way, Main Character is an open-hearted celebration of romcoms and to the many ways in which love can show up in our lives.

🩷 BAD DRUNK is out now! 🩷Millie Mackintosh took the decision to go alcohol free after observing the impact drinking alco...
16/01/2025

🩷 BAD DRUNK is out now! 🩷

Millie Mackintosh took the decision to go alcohol free after observing the impact drinking alcohol was having on her health and wellbeing. Now, more than two years into her sober curious journey, Millie shares her full experience with honesty and warmth, from the events that led to her decision to stop drinking, through to the positive effects of the alcohol-free lifestyle she enjoys today. Writing with NHS GP Dr Ellie Cannon, Bad Drunk combines practical, scientific advice with Millie’s personal experience - what has worked for her, what hasn’t, what she has struggled with as well as tips and advice on how to navigate the road ahead.

Whether you’re simply looking to cut back your alcohol consumption, you’re ready to quit drinking altogether or you want to understand how to help a loved one, Bad Drunk will be an essential guide that will help you make decisions for your future health and happiness.

Out now, the brilliant new book from Irvin D. Yalom and Benjamin Yalom 🙌🏻A deeply moving and revealing chronicle, from o...
12/12/2024

Out now, the brilliant new book from Irvin D. Yalom and Benjamin Yalom 🙌🏻

A deeply moving and revealing chronicle, from one of the most prominent psychotherapists of our time.

Facing memory loss at age 93, as well as the fallout from a pandemic that moved much of daily life online, legendary psychotherapist and bestselling author Irvin Yalom was forced to vastly reconsider the shape of his sessions with patients. But rather than throw in the towel in the face of change, Dr Yalom considered the limitations imposed by these new realities head on, and revolutionized his practice. Dr Yalom wondered if perhaps his own practice could focus deeply on the work that could be achieved in a one-hour, one-time meeting between patient and practitioner-employing an even more concerted use of his “here and now” approach. As he began these one-time sessions, the beloved veteran therapist found himself freed to reach ever deeper places with new patients on a shortened timeline, without the buffer of future appointments.

In HOUR OF THE HEART, Yalom together with his son, recounts some of these intense, life-changing consultations, exploring an array of human predicaments, and his own late-career development as a therapist. In recounting these consultations, he shows how a therapist’s willingness to be open themselves helps the patient let down their own guard, leading to a deeper and more immediate connection-one necessary to achieve profound realizations in just sixty minutes.

What I Believe, the new book from Andrew Copson  is out now! 🎉Discover the rich diversity of non-religious thought today...
07/11/2024

What I Believe, the new book from Andrew Copson is out now! 🎉

Discover the rich diversity of non-religious thought today in this inspiring collection of interviews with over thirty different humanists in the public eye, including Stephen Fry, Sandi Toksvig and Alice Roberts. Humanists UK Chief Executive Andrew Copson speaks to actors, authors, activists and more to find out what they believe and the values, convictions and opinions they live by.

Inspired by the ‘What I Believe’ essays of two humanist greats - the philosopher Bertrand Russell and the novelist E M Forster - this book opens a window to different humanist perspectives of today. The humanist view of life is progressive and dynamic. All ideas, values, and beliefs are open to question and in this book you will find inspiration to shape your own worldview.

Featuring interviews with Jim Al-Khalili, Joan Bakewell, Sarah Bakewell, Sian Berry, Susan Blackmore, Helen Czerski, Alf Dubs, Janet Ellis, Stephen Fry, Rebecca Goldstein, A C Grayling, Natalie Haynes, Leo Igwe, Mike Little, Ian McEwan, Eddie Marsan, S I Martin, Tim Minchin, Diane Munday, Christina Patterson, Hannah Peel, Kate Pickett, Steven Pinker, Nichola Raihani, Alice Roberts, Paul Sinha, Dan Snow, Sandi Toksvig, Frank Turner, Nigel Warburton and Richard Wiseman.

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