Family and health Books

Everything You Need to Know to Prepare for Labour and Birth The Birth Book is the ultimate guide for expectant parents-to-be. From one of Australia's leading obstetricians, this best-selling book combines expert information, real stories and up-to-date...

Are you having trouble choosing a name for your baby? Do your parents want to follow a family tradition? Does your partner really like a name you absolutely hate? Or do you just need some inspiration? Choosing a name for your newborn can be a challenge...

Internationally bestselling book for parents to share with kids aged 7-11 to help them find relief from anxiety and overwhelm. 'A wonderful way to teach kids about anxiety and how to manage it.' Jo Lamble, Clinical Psychologist 'A book that's...

The internationally bestselling step-by-step guide to help you shift overwhelm and turn panic into calm. The internationally bestselling mental-health first-aid kit, for readers of Matt Haig, The Resilience Project and Lost Connections. When life...

Creativity meets mental health in this empowering and playful guide to self-care and wellbeing, with 50 inspiring prescriptions anyone can try. You don't have to be good at art for art to be good for you. Being creative is good for us: it lowers our...

An evidence-based guide to breaking your fixation with weight, with simple strategies to make peace with your body and build healthy habits that actually matter. 'Forthright and liberating. I want to press this book into the hands of every woman.' Turia...

The evidence is clear - almost half of all cases of dementia and cognitive decline are preventable. But sadly none are treatable. So what are the lifestyle changes that really make a difference to our brain health? What do the experts do to protect...

'A comforting support group in book form. A must-read for grievers.' Ellidy Pullin 'Good Mourning is a gift - the package you leave on the doorstep of anyone rocked by grief when you don't have the words.' -Jessie Stephens, author of Heartsick Sally...

The real life guide to endometriosis and PCOS (from someone who's living it) from international reality TV star and women's health advocate Erin Barnett. 'Endo and PCOS won't stay neatly contained within your body . . . No chance. They'll bleed into...

Generation Sleepless: why tweens and teens aren't sleeping enough and how we can help them

Chronic pain is the single biggest cause of human suffering. Yet pain that persists for three months or more is often unrelated to any physical injury. So why does it still hurt? Research over the last few decades shows that many of us - sufferers of...

The book is a gentle self-help guide filled with practical self-care practices and rituals which engage the griever into embracing and expressing their grief. Through the gentle practices, the griever can eventually find inner peace and begin to heal...

"Being a parent of a teenager can be daunting. How do we help them navigate the modern world while keeping them safe and happy? Their physical and psychological changes throw up a while range of issues that we aren't always equipped to handle. Here,...

Perfect for fans of Sarah Napthali's Buddhism for Mothers and Juanita Phillips's A Pressure Cooker Saved My Life. Provides inspirational support, advice and a lifeline for single parents no matter what their circumstances. A unique guide to navigating...

This is a comprehensive yet accessible and even enjoyable book on dealing with stress and anxiety. It examines the nature of stress and anxiety before going on to cover a range of strategies and approaches for dealing with them. The authors recognise...

A collection of 365 'micro joys' that can be dipped into for quick inspiration, and will allow anyone to hone their skills so that they notice the positive in life on a daily basis. Hands up who bought a gratitude journal the start of the year? Keep...

The Little Book of Nutrients is the best small guide to nutrients on the planet. This tiny title breaks down vitamins, minerals, trace elements and other food constituents to highlight their importance, and the way that they work to keep us healthy. It...

The Little Book of Sleep has all the information you need to enhance your life with a good night's sleep. How much sleep is normal? What might be preventing you from sleeping well? This trusty tome deals with both of these questions and more. The Little...

The Little Book of Yoga is an inspiring introduction to everything you need to enhance your life using Yoga. Whether you're new to the practice or have been mastering flows for longer, this portable guide reinforces the tenants of the physical, mental...

Encouraging a child to meditate might at first seem an unlikely proposition Ð but in fact meditation, if approached in an inventive and appealing manner, brings enormous benefits to children. It can calm their anxieties, build their self-esteem, teach...

Today, certain health conditions are not always best served by conventional medicine. Learn the ins and outs of integrative medicine with this comprehensive guide from the internal medicine experts at the Mayo Clinic. Once believed to be an alternative...

Mayo Clinic Book Of Home Remedies (second Edition): What to Do for the Most Common Health Problems

In the Toltec tradition, three fundamental masteries guide us to our true nature, which is happiness, freedom, and love. The first is the Mastery of Awareness. This mastery teaches us to be aware of what we really are. It is the first step toward...

In this special anthology of quotations, humanityÕs greatest thinkers and poets capture the unique bond between mother and child. With over 100 moving quotes from writers throughout the centuries Ð from Shakespeare to Salinger, Mark Twain to J.K. Rowling...

Inspired by Max and Liz's phenomenal Instagram account (with over one million followers), this book is for those who are struggling with a limited range of motion or intimidated by classes full of bendy people.The book breaks down yoga postures into...

Fatigue, poor concentration, memory lapses, stress ... If you suffer from any of these, the odds are you're not getting enough sleep. And, since sleep is when the body and brain recharge and repair themselves, long-term, the impact on your health can be...

Restore balance and harmony to both body and mind with this step-by-step guide to enhancing the chakra-tattva energy system through yoga. Discover the five forces of vitality - the panchatattva - housed in the body's five corresponding chakras, or energy...

It is now widely recognised that gut health is critical to our overall health and that many major health concerns can be linked to an irritated or unhealthy gut. In fact, an unhealthy gut contributes to a wide range of chronic health disorders such as...

Quick and simple techniques, advice and inspiration on the most effective ways to manage anxiety from clinical psychotherapist who contributes regularly on TV and radio. The Little Book of Calm has the magic formula for anxiety This definitive book,...

'A brilliant, caring, practical guide to help us understand grief' Daniel J Siegel, M.D. 'Finding Meaning is Kessler's poignant response to society's insensitivity, [a] how-to in the very best sense' LA Times David Kessler - the world's foremost expert...

Yoga brings not only a suppleness to the body but also a sense of well-being to those who practise it. Featuring over 350 postures from the main schools of yoga, THE MODERN YOGA BIBLE is the ultimate step-by-step guide to active flowing sequences,...

Yoga brings not only a suppleness to the body but also a sense of spiritual and physical well-being to those who practice it. Featuring over 170 postures from the main schools of yoga, THE YOGA BIBLE is the ultimate, comprehensive guide to practicing...

An effective and evidence-based approach to guide people with type 2 diabetes and prediabetes towards a healthier future. Busting the Diabetes Myth provides an effective and evidence-based approach to guide people with type 2 diabetes and prediabetes...

'Wise, timely and eloquent... A joy to read.' Guardian What does it mean to be well? Is it something in our body? Or, is it rather something subjective - something of the mind? In this profound collection of clinical stories, eminent psychiatrist Dr...

This practical set of yoga positions, movements, breathing exercises and meditations lets you create a routine that's perfect for you. The 60 illustrated cards and accompanying booklet give clear instructions so that you can practice alone, and with...

How many people are walking through the world convinced that they have to settle? How many people are being treated badly because they think they don't tick desirable boxes? What would happen if you didn't limit yourself by seeing yourself as a bunch...

Your Mental Health Toolkit: A Card Deck by Emma Cotterill is an empowering resource designed to help you navigate challenging emotions and develop coping strategies for better mental health. This deck of 45 beautifully illustrated cards provides...

Restore your overworked nervous system with the transformative powers of movement 'De Belgeonne isn't the woo-woo warrior I'd expected - she is grounded and straight-talking, with a deep, authoritative voice' Roisin Kelly, Sunday Times 'Nahid is a...

Make this book a morning ritual.' - Matthew McConaughey 'A simple way to ground us, to force a reflection on the choices we're making, and the ones we want to make. And it's not just for dads.' - Emily Oster, author, Cribsheet What does it mean to be a...

Essential reading for any parent, teacher or therapist of a person with autism. An internationally acclaimed expert who views autism not as a disability but as a unique way of being human  Autism Spectrum Disorder is now among the most commonly...

What Your ADHD Child Wishes You Knew: Working Together to Empower Kids for Success in School and Life by Dr. Sharon Saline is an invaluable guide for parents seeking to better understand and support their child with ADHD. Based on her extensive...

"A little guide to spicing up your sex life, packed full of sizzling quotes, funny stories and hot (hot hot) tips. Get in the mood for love with this witty and empowering guide to getting it on. Searching for a saucy gift for your other half, an...

Full of wise words from some of the world's best-known figures - from ancient philosophers and celebrated writers to modern-day figures - this book will help you to prioritize your friendships and truly value your loved ones, even when times are tough. ...

A sentimental celebration of the power of a mother's love. Brimming with messages of love, practical tips, inspiring quotes, heartfelt reflections and funny anecdotes, The Little Book of Mum is the ultimate ode to the highs and lows of motherhood. Mum,...

A comprehensive, practical guide to managing burnout by coach and social media star Emily Ballesteros Is dread the first thing you feel when you wake up in the morning? Are you working in the evenings and on weekends to catch up? Have you already beat...

Life in the Fasting Lane: How to Make Intermittent Fasting a Lifestyle - and Reap the Benefits of Weight Loss and Better Health

Welcome to your breast cancer self-care bible. Stronger Than Before is the book Alison Porter went looking for when she first learned she had breast cancer. It's a practical handbook to guide you - and your friends and family - through every stage of...

A delightful parents' and teachers' guide to creating and telling stories to children. Hearing stories can help children manage their emotions, empathize with others and better understand the complex world we live in. But more importantly storytelling...