Exisle Publishing New Releases June - August 2018

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JUNE - AUGUST 2018 ALSO IN THIS ISSUE

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HEALTH

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Exisle continues to put family and wellness at the centre of its list, focusing on advice from internationally recognised experts. In this issue Skip The Drama, by clinical psychologist Dr Sarah Hughes, helps readers find a better way to reconnect with daughters who have morphed into tempestuous teens.

Sleep Sense gives the latest advice about improving your wellbeing by finding ways to get a good night’s sleep. Social Courage looks at ways to accept that some social anxiety is a normal part of life and gives readers the tools to achieve their goals in spite of it, while Renew Your Brain has tips from a top clinical psychologist for realising your full potential.

Our children’s imprint, EK Books, continues to deliver beautifully crafted stories about topics that really matter. My Grandfather’s War touches on the legacy of war, social attitudes to the conflict in Vietnam and PTSD, Finding Granny explores the precious connection between children and their grandparents, while My Storee explores life through the eyes of a child with dyslexia.

If you would like more information about any of these titles please get in touch.

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The Sleep Doctor, Katharina Lederle, explains why there is so much more to sleep than 40 winks.

“I believe knowledge is power. I hope to empower people who struggle a little with sleeping, who wonder how to optimise their sleep or learn more about it. I believe sleep is fundamental to living a healthier, happier and more meaningful life. I want more people to know this so they can lay the foundation for achieving this.

I have written this book from two perspectives.

The first perspective is from the vantage point of a researcher in sleep and chronobiology. The second is from the perspective of my experience as a sleep therapist and educator who has frequently helped people understand sleep, to improve and appreciate their sleep more.”

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There are three pillars for a healthy and happier life and sleep underpins them all.

- Dr Katharina Lederle

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HEALTH

Sleep Sense

Improve Your Sleep, Improve Your Health

Dr Katharina Lederle EXISLE 9781925335736 | 229 x 152mm | Paperback | ISBN 978-1-925335-73-6 232 pages | June 2018 | AU$29.99 | NZ$29.99 52299 9 781925 335736

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Written by an international expert in human sleep and fatigue, who combines the roles of researcher, consultant and therapist in her work.

Sleep is fundamental to our health and wellbeing. In Sleep Sense, international sleep expert Dr Katharina Lederle draws on the latest research to explore how sleep is connected to each of the three pillars of successful living: physical health, cognitive performance, and emotional wellbeing. And since the three pillars are interconnected, if one is weakened, our overall health can easily be undermined. The first part of the book takes readers on a tour of the most essential information for understanding sleep. How and where it is generated and regulated; why light is so important for sleep, and how sleep differs between the genders.

It also touches briefly upon dreaming, highlighting that it is normal to dream and perhaps useful to reflect a little on what we dream about. The second part of the book looks in detail at how sleep affects each of the three pillars, explains sleep disorders, and sets out a ‘menu’ of healthy sleep options from which readers can choose in order to establish healthy sleep habits that best fit their life.

The result is a book that both informs and educates as it sets out clear guidelines and practical advice on how you can achieve improved health through improved sleep.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Dr Katharina Lederle is a specialist in human sleep and fatigue, who has advised organisations around the world on issues of fatigue and sleep deprivation. She provides educational talks, runs workshops, and consults with individuals on how we can improve our sleep and live our lives to the full.

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PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

Social Courage

Coping and Thriving with the Reality of Social Anxiety

ISBN 9781925335750 Dr Eric Goodman PhD EXISLE

9781925335750 | 229 x 152mm | Paperback | 232 pages | July 2018 | AU$29.99 | NZ$29.99

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Whether you are struggling with social anxiety of phobic proportions or are just held back when it comes to public speaking or meeting a specific social goal, Social Courage offers help with its effective, structured, step-bystep program that draws from a range of therapeutic approaches. Packed with practical exercises and case studies, it gives you the tools to boldly move towards your social goals, while minimizing suffering along the way.

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The author’s innovative approach combines Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) with newer mindfulness and acceptance-based approaches (such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT) to form what he calls ‘CBT 2.0’.

This highly interactive book provides exercises, case studies and ‘homework’ challenges — all presented clearly, with warmth and humour — that are designed to immediately move people towards their goals.

Learn to face your fears!

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Eric Goodman, Ph.D is a clinical psychologist, author, and speaker who specializes in helping people face their social fears and anxiety disorders. In addition to his private practice in San Luis Obispo, California, he runs Social Courage groups and retreats.

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PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

Renew Your Mind

How to Rewire Your Brain for a Happier, Healthier Life ISBN 9781925335866 Chantal Hofstee EXISLE

9781925335866 | 229 x 152mm | Paperback | 320 pages | August 2018 | AU$32.99 | NZ$32.99

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Maximize your brain’s potential and learn the skills that will help you to lead a rich and rewarding life!

Developed from clinical psychologist and executive coach Chantal Hofstee’s highly successful book, Mindfulness on the Run, Renew Your Mind is the essential guide to rewiring your brain so that you can lead a rich and rewarding life that leaves you energized, healthy and happy.

Incorporating the latest neuroscience as well as aspects of mindfulness, the result is an effective program that leads to a calmer, more focused mind; greater productivity; enhanced creativity; and improved relationships.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Chantal Hofstee is a clinical psychologist, executive coach and mindfulness expert who provides her clients with easy-to-use skills that can be quickly implemented to enable them to take control of stress, improve focus, achieve their goals, boost productivity and become more creative.

ALSO BY THIS AUTHOR

Reach Your Goals Without Stressing Out ISBN 9781925335644 A High-Achiever’s Guide to a Successful Life

Chantal Hofstee EXISLE

9781925335644 | 229 x 152mm | Paperback | 240 Pages | AU$29.99 | NZ$29.99

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Discover how to maximize your brain’s potential so that you work smart, not hard, and achieve sustainable success.

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PARENTING

Skip the Drama

Practical Get-Ahead Strategies to Survive Your Daughter’s Teenage Years

Dr Sarah Hughes EXISLE ISBN 9781925335859

9781925335859 | 229 x 152mm | Paperback | 216 pages | August 2018 | AU$29.99 | NZ$29.99

This is essential reading for every parent of 9 781925 335859 tween and teenage girls! Dr Sarah Hughes has modern, helpful advice and tips for every situation, whether your teenage girl is selfish, procrastinating, dieting, on social media, going to parties where there might be drugs and alcohol or just won’t get off her mobile phone. Skip the Drama also covers heavy issues such as depression, sex, body confidence and self-harm, so caregivers will be equipped to face any problems that come from living with and parenting a stressful teenager. Supported by real-life examples, studies and the latest research into the adolescent brain, Hughes’ solutions will help mothers and fathers grow a stubborn, reckless or challenging teenager into a well-adjusted, respectful, and self-sufficient young woman.

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A practical, down-to-earth resource to help parents who are struggling with

teenage daughters Filled with straightforward strategies that parents can immediately put to use Uses real-life examples, studies and the latest research into the adolescent brain

As many as 1 in 5 teens struggle with mental health issues – odds are at some point in your daughter’s teenage years you’ll be caught off-guard by an eating disorder, anxiety, or depression – with cutting thrown in for good measure, just to really keep things interesting.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Dr Sarah Hughes completed her clinical training at the University of Sydney and holds a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and a PhD in child and adolescent anxiety disorders. Sarah is the founder of Think Clinical Psychologists and has 10 years of clinical experience.

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Finding Granny

CHILDREN’S PICTURE BOOKS

We Never Really Lose the People We Love

KATE SIMPSON & GWYNNETH JONES Every two seconds, someone in the world suffers a stroke. In Finding Granny, that someone is Edie’s beloved grandmother. When Edie comes to the hospital, she is confronted by the physical changes in her grandmother: muddled words, a crooked face, a woman confined to bed. This isn’t the ‘playtime, bedtime, story-time pantomime Granny’ that Edie knows. ‘That’s not my Granny,’ she says, as she waits outside in the corridor during her mother’s visits. But when her mother takes Edie to watch one of Granny’s art therapy sessions, Edie starts to understand that the Granny she loves is still there. Finding Granny is a heart-warming story of changing relationships and the bond between children and grandparents. It’s also a sensitive exploration of coping with illness and disability that will offer children much-needed comfort.

Touches on universal themes of the bonds between generations, the importance of family, and coping with illness and disability.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR AND ILLUSTRATOR

Kate Simpson always thought writing was something ‘other’ people did, until she gave it a try! This is her first picture book.

Gwynneth Jones drew all through her maths book at school, so left to study art. She’s never ISBN 9781925335699 looked back and is now a full-time artist and illustrator.

9781925335699 245 x 255mm | 32 pages | Hardcover | Colour July 2018 AU$24.99 | NZ$24.99

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My Storee

CHILDREN’S PICTURE BOOKS

Just Because You Can’t Spell Doesn’t Mean You Can’t Write!

PAUL RUSSELL AND AŚKA A young boy has a mind full of wonderful stories but when he writes them down, day after day, they come back covered in red pen after his teachers have corrected his spelling.

It seems his dyslexia will always hold him back from sharing his creativity the way he longs to. Then a new teacher arrives at school! My Storee is an engaging and creatively designed picture book that provides inspiration and support for reluctant writers and dyslexics, and shows the importance and power of good teachers.

Inspired by the real-life experiences of dyslexic author Paul Russell, and the teacher who changed his life and sent him down the path to becoming the writer and teacher he is today.

ISBN 9781925335774

9781925335774 245 x 255mm | 32 pages | Hardcover | Colour August 2018 AU$24.99 | NZ$24.99

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CHILDREN’S PICTURE BOOKS ABOUT THE AUTHOR AND ILLUSTRATOR

Paul Russell is a teacher, artist, playwright, author and father of two. This, his second picture book, is inspired by his own experience with dyslexia.

Aśka is an award-winning illustrator, artist and scientist, who has lived all over the world but now calls Australia home.

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Grandma Forgets

ALSO BY THIS AUTHOR

PAUL RUSSELL & NICKY JOHNSTON

A heart-warming story of a family bound by love as they cope with their grandmother’s dementia. No matter what else she forgets, Grandma will always know she is loved.

245 x 255mm | 24 pages | Colour ISBN 9781925335811 9781925335477 | Hardcover | AU$24.99 | NZ$24.99

9781925335811 | Paperback | AU$14.99 | NZ$14.99 ISBN 978-1-925335-47-7

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CHILDREN’S PICTURE BOOKS

My Grandfather’s War

GLYN HARPER & JENNY COOPER

The award-winning team of Glyn Harper and Jenny Cooper share this poignant story about a Vietnam veteran and his relationship with his granddaughter.

While the relationship is a positive one, the young girl senses her grandfather’s pain and is curious to find out the cause.

She discovers her grandfather’s sadness is a legacy of the Vietnam War and his experiences there. This is a sensitive exploration of the cost of war on those who serve.

A sensitive exploration of PTSD, shown through the relationship between a grandfather and granddaughter.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR AND ILLUSTRATOR

Glyn Harper is a highly regarded military historian and an award-winning author of books ISBN 9781775592990 for both children and adults.

Jenny Cooper is an award-winning illustrator who specialises in a realistic style.

9781775592990 245 x 255mm | 32 pages | Hardcover | Colour June 2018 AU$24.99 | NZ$24.99

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CHILDREN’S PICTURE BOOKS - ANXIETY

Don’t Think About Purple Elephants SUSAN WHELAN & GWYNNETH JONES ISBN 9781921966699

ISBN 9781925335484

245 x 255mm | 32 pages | Colour 9781921966699 | Hardcover | AU$24.99 | NZ$29.99 9781925335484 | Paperback | AU$14.99 | NZ$14.99 Sometimes Sophie 9 781925 335484 9 781921 966699 worries — not during the day when she is busy with family and friends, but at night when everything is calm and quiet. Her family all try to help, but somehow they just make her worries worse. Until her mother thinks of a new approach … that might just involve an elephant or two!

Lessons of a LAC

It can be hard to stop worrying when you’re a Little Anxious Creature!

LYNN JENKINS & KIRRILI LONERGAN ISBN 9781925335828

9781925335828 | 305 x 230mm | 32 pages | Paperback | Colour | AU$19.99 | NZ$19.99 Loppy is a LAC, or ‘Little Anxious Creature’ , but Curly the Calmster is just the opposite 9 781925 335828 and gently encourages Loppy to think differently about his worries. Lessons of a LAC enables children to implement simple, effective tools for managing anxiety and worry.

Perfect Petunias

The ‘Perfect’ Book for Little Perfectionists Everywhere!

LYNN & KIRRILI LONERGAN ISBN JENKINS 9781925335583 9781925335583 | 305 x 230mm | 32 pages | Paperback | Colour | AU$19.99 | NZ$19.99 Perfect Petunias is a book especially 9 781925 335583 for those little people who find it hard to make mistakes, designed to ’shape’ perfectionistic tendencies towards being a little more self-accepting and flexible.

WORKING THROUGH WINTER WORRIES

The Confidence Coach

Take Control of Your Life and Wellbeing

Lisa Phillips EXISLE ISBN 9781921966743

9781921966743 | 234 x 151mm | Paperback | 192 pages | AU$24.99 | NZ$24.99

Confidence — a crucial ingredient for success in so many areas of life, whether at work, 9 781921 966743 in relationships or simply getting out there and enjoying yourself. Confidence coach Lisa Phillips knows that confidence is really ‘an inside job’, and that by adopting the right mindset and learning a few tricks, people can release the fears and blockages that may have previously held them back.

Speak Easy

The Essential Guide to Speaking in Public

Maggie Eyre EXISLE ISBN 9781921966859

9781921966859 | 234 x 151mm | Paperback | 272 pages | AU$29.99 | NZ$29.99

Maggie Eyre has over 30 years’ experience as a media trainer, communications consultant and 9 781921 966859 performer. In Speak Easy, she takes the reader through the complete public speaking process, with chapters covering everything from body language and voice control to managing your audience and handling the media.

Harnessing Hope

Take Control of Your Life and Master Depression

Jan Marsh EXISLE ISBN 9781925335019

9781925335019 | 198 x 129mm | Paperback | 160 pages | AU$14.99 | NZ$14.99

Offering real hope to those suffering from depression, Harnessing Hope explains 9 781925 335019 depression in approachable language and shows how simple lifestyle changes can make a difference.

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WORKING THROUGH WINTER WORRIES

Release Your Worries

A Guide to Letting Go of Stress and Anxiety

Dr Cate Howell & Dr Michele Murphy EXISLE ISBN 9781921497438

9781921497438 | 234 x 153mm | Paperback | 288 pages | AU$29.99 | NZ$29.99

This is a comprehensive yet accessible book on dealing with stress and anxiety. It 9 781921 497438 examines the nature of stress and anxiety before going on to cover a range of strategies and approaches for dealing with them, including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy, Narrative and Acceptance Commitment Therapy.

Relax Your Worries CD

Dr Cate Howell & Dr. Michele Murphy EXISLE ISBN 9780987073600 9780987073600 | 125 x 140 x 10mm | CD | 53:15 mins | AU$19.99 | NZ$22.99

Created from Release Your Worries, the Relax Your Worries CD contains 9 780987 073600 a range of relaxation techniques including: breathing, progressive muscle relaxation, visualization, mindfulness, and self-compassion exercises. It concludes with common questions about relaxation to help in overcoming ‘roadblocks’ to relaxation.

PUG

How to Be the Best You

Helen James EXISLE

9781925335620 | 203 x 203mm | Hardback | 64 pages | Colour | AU$19.99 | NZ$19.99 ISBN 978-1-925335-62-0 51799

Pugs have been around for centuries but there is something > 9 781925 335620 new about a pug self-help book.

Our pug draws inspiration from other creatures and in a charmingly unique way demonstrates how we can learn from their teachings. This inspirational gift book for adults will delight readers (not just pug lovers) with its beautiful illustrations and simple thought-provoking text.

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EXISLE ESSENTIALS - PARENTING

The ADHD Handbook

What Every Parent Needs to Know to Get the Best for Their Child

Stuart Passmore EXISLE

9781921966118 | 234 x 151mm | Paperback | 264 pages | ISBN 978-1-921966-11-8 AU$34.99 | NZ$39.99

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is now one of the most common childhood 9 781921 966118 > disorders right across the world. The ADHD Handbook draws on research from around the world to present a comprehensive look at ADHD.

Engaging Adolescents

Parenting Tough Issues with Teenagers

Michael Hawton EXISLE

9781925335408 | 229 x 152mm | Paperback | 216 pages | AU$29.99 | NZ$29.99 ISBN 978-1-925335-40-8 52499

A practical, skills-based guide to parenting teenagers through difficult issues, based on > 9 781925 335408 accepted mediation principles. Offers a clear, method-based approach to resolve conflict and help teenagers better manage their own behaviour.

Parenting for a Happier Home The Step-by-Step Guide to Keeping Your Kids on Track

Stuart Passmore EXISLE

9781921966842 | 234 x 151mm | Paperback | 240 pages | AU$29.99 | NZ$29.99 | ISBN 978-1-921966-84-2

An evidence-based program any parent can implement. The principles can be used in 9 781921 966842 > each of the child’s environments (at home, at school, with grandparents, etc.), and with children diagnosed with behavioural disorders.

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EXISLE ESSENTIALS - PARENTING

Raising Stress-Proof Kids

Parenting Today’s Children for Tomorrow’s World

Shelley Davidow EXISLE

ISBN 9781921966408 9781921966408 | 234 x 151mm | Paperback | 240 pages | AU$24.99 | NZ$29.99

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A must-read for every parent who wants to raise smart, emotionally stable, responsible, stress-proof kids!

Mindful Learning

Reduce Stress and Improve Brain Performance for Effective Learning

Dr. Craig Hassed & Dr. Richard Chambers EXISLE 9781921966392 | 234 x 151mm | Paperback | 272 pages | AU$29.99 | NZ$34.99

Mindful Learning provides practical insights and exercises on how to apply mindfulness in the educational setting. Whatever your age, whatever your learning environment, mindfulness can make a positive difference.

Understanding Autism The Essential Guide for Parents

Professor Katrina Williams & Professor Jacqueline Roberts EMPOWER ISBN 9781925335712

9781925335712 | 198 x 129mm | Paperback | 272 pages | AU$19.99 | NZ$19.99

The essential reference for parents and carers of children with autism. Written by two leading 9 781925 335712 experts, this updated edition features detailed case studies that clearly show parents how autism can appear across the entire spectrum, while illustrating the social, behavioural and educational options available to them.

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SKIN HEALTH

Reprinting Now

The Eczema Detox

The Low-Chemical Diet for Eliminating Skin Inflammation

Karen Fischer EXISLE ISBN 978-1-925335-53-8

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The Eczema Detox contains specific > 9 781925 335538 programs, menus and recipes to successfully eliminate skin inflammation, including eczema, dermatitis, psoriasis, topical steroid withdrawal, and more.

It’s based on nutritionist Karen Fischer’s years of research and experience treating hundreds of eczema patients. As eczema sufferers can present with different symptoms and circumstances, including lifelong chronic eczema, this book contains three different, tailored programs to choose from.

9781925335538 | 235 x 191mm | Hardcover | 240 pages | AU$34.99 | NZ$34.99

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