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The follow up to the sunday times bestseller, happy: finding joy in every day and letting go of perfect ‘calm for me is less about thought and much more about feeling. it is a stillness that allows my lungs to expand like hot air balloons. it is an acceptance of the noise around me. it is a magic alchemy that might last a second or a whole day, where i feel relaxed yet aware; still yet dynamic; open yet protected . . . ‘ *** in today’s always-on world, for many of us it seems impossible to relax, take time out or mute the encircling ‘noise’. it is easy to feel trapped in this frenzied state of mind: we are surrounded by negative stories in the press, weighed down by pressures from work, family life or school and subject to constant scrutiny under the all-seeing eye of social media. as a result, mental health illnesses are on the rise in every age group, and more of us than ever before yearn for silence, peace and calm. calm is fearne’s mission to find the simple things that can inch us away from stress and over to the good stuff. including expert advice, conversations with wise friends from all walks of life, easy ideas to try, activities to complete – and the little things that have made a difference to her own, sometimes-bumpy life – this book is a friendly reminder that calm is a place that exists in us all, we just have to find our way back to it.

This book is about taming the bad inner voice – the one that has the power to overthrow gut instinct and talk us out of new adventures. we are all brimming with inner wisdom, yet we allow negative thoughts to confuse us. we forget how capable and strong we can be. there is confidence there even if it’s hidden; there is courage, beauty, wisdom and belief – we just need some quiet to notice it. love, fearne xxx – from sunday times bestselling author fearne cotton, this is the handbook for modern life we all need. including expert advice, ideas to put into practice, adventures to complete and interviews with everyone from bryony gordon to billie piper, quiet seeks out ways to help you tune out the negative backchat that holds you back, so you can hear the positives that will guide you forwards . . . praise for fearne happy fearne’s account is wonderfully honest and relatable, and it’s also extremely comforting and reassuring too – knowing that even someone in her position is still working through certain issues – issues that a lot of us are working through too. (mind) fearne cotton’s new book is full of useful advice on how to live a happier life. (viv groskop the pool) i recommend this for anyone who’s looking to find true consistent happiness (craig david) she’s known for her fun and upbeat presenting style, but fearne cotton has also been bravely open about her struggle with depression during some darker points in her life. . . in our busy 2017 lives that are constantly fuelled by instagram envy, bad tinder dates and increasingly outrageous politicians, it’s nice to go over the basics of simply being happy. (ok!)

This series of visual guides offers comprehensive insights into key subjects. images, illustrations and diagrams shape the look of each book, giving the series a fresh and highly engaging approach. this title presents a detailed look at the world of creepy-crawlies.

Covering the whole scope of maritime history, ship looks at every aspect of the story of water-going craft and those who have sailed in them. from the earliest dugout canoes and the boats of the ancient egyptians to the most technologically advanced battleships and cruiseliners, this is the ultimate guide to every aspect of the ship.

As a key subject for children in an ever more sophisticated world, the grasp of science and the basic principles behind it are explored in the kingfisher science encyclopedia. arranged thematically, the text seeks not just to provide factual information, but help the reader to enquire and collect and use evidence in the exploration of new topics.

This reference book includes everything you need to know about the history of the british isled. it reviews thousands of years of culture, events and political intrigue, and follows changes in industry, architecture and exploration.

World history.