Watkins and Nourish Fall Catalog 2016 (USA) by Sam Collins

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Science ďŹ ction and fantasy

MBS, Cookery and Wellbeing

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Here at Nourish we’re all about wellbeing through food and drink – irresistible dishes with a serious goodfor-you factor. If you want to eat and drink delicious things that set you up for the day, suit any special diets, keep you healthy and make the most of what you can afford, we’ve got some great ideas to share with you.

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The world in my kitchen 34 The jewelled kitchen 36 in the mood for quick family food 38 vegetarian food for healthy kids 40 slow dough: Real bread 42 i love soup 44 Fast Fuel: food for running success 46 Fast Fuel: food for triathlon success 47

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9781848992979 144pp PB 234mm x 207mm Full colour throughout £12.99/$19.95 July 2016 Cooking for/with children Available in eBook: 9781848992962

The world in my kitchen

Global Recipes for Kids to Discover and Cook Sally Brown and Kate Morris You might also like:

9781844830367 The Big Book of Recipes for Babies, Toddlers & Children

Imagine a book that transports kids thousands of miles away with the exciting dishes of different lands! There’s no better way to encourage children to try new foods than to get them involved in cooking. With simple, yummy recipes, this book will introduce children to different flavours from around the globe. Each destination is brought to life with charming illustrations, engaging facts and colourful photographs. Budding young chefs will find local recipes – such as a Moroccan tagine or a Thai mango salad – which have all been adapted to make them easy for kids to cook almost independently by following simple step-by-step instructions. What’s more, all the family-friendly recipes are packed full of fresh healthy ingredients that will be good for their bodies as well as their imaginations! Take your child on an culinary journey of adventure without having to leave the kitchen! Sally Brown and Kate Morris launched The Purple Kitchen Company in 2000 to promote the power of food education for young children. Their CBeebies show, I Can Cook, has now run to 4 series and been sold into 150 countries worldwide, as well as spurring two books, an equipment range with Lakeland and a live show with Butlins.

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‘An inspired collection of classics and innovative recipes.’ Yottam Ottolenghi 9781848992894 224pp PB 246mm x 189mm Illustrated £14.99/$19.95 August 2016 Middle Eastern Cookery Available in eBook: 9781848991354

The jewelled kitchen

A Stunning Collection of Lebanese, Moroccan and Persian Recipes Bethany Kehdy You might also like:

9781848991088 Mighty Spice Express Cookbook

Bethany Kehdy’s recipes are a harmonious balance of classic and contemporary, as she draws upon her childhood roots while adding her own personal twist to these iconic dishes. The cuisines from the Levant share many diverse influences and gorgeous key ingredients such as pomegranates, figs, pine nuts, saffron and sumac. Try a fragrant Fish Tagine with Preserved Lemons; fiery Lamb Shanks with Butterbeans and Tomatoes; or delicately spiced Chicken, Walnut and Pomegranate Stew. With all the cuisines of the regions covered, including Egyptian, Turkish and Jordanian, you’ll find yourself drawn into a whole new world and a whole new way of cooking. Bethany Kehdy is an unrivalled chef of today’s new Middle Eastern generation. Currently taking the internet by storm with her notable food blog, www.dirtykitchensecrets.com, which receives over 100,000 unique visitors a year, Bethany works as a recipe developer, freelance food and travel writer and food photographer. She leads culinary tours across Lebanon and organizes Food Blogger Connect, a conference for food bloggers. She also presented on Taste Lebanon.

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‘Home-cooked food that’s tasty and stressfree – this is Jo’s guide for busy parents.’ Jamie Oliver 9781848992948 224pp PB 246mm x 189mm Full colour throughout £14.99/$19.95 August 2016 Quick & Easy Cooking Available in eBook: 9781848991248

in the mood for quick family food Simple, Fast and Delicious Recipes for Every Family Jo Pratt By the same author:

9781848992771 In the Mood for Healthy Food

Bestselling author Jo Pratt has devised a cookbook full of delicious and healthy food that addresses one of the most challenging problems experienced by busy parents: finding time to cook meals for their family. The recipes are simple, easy to shop for and quick to make, with shortcuts and prepare-ahead tips. There are also lifesaver mini-recipes that give you staples for your freezer and store cupboard, as well as recipes for leftovers too, to show you how to get more value out of your weekly shop. The three chapters – ‘Monday to Friday Survival’, ‘Busy Weekends’ and ‘Cling on to Your Social Life’ – feature recipes for every eventuality, including weekday kids’ teatime meals that will go down a storm, dinners that will wow your friends, and Sunday lunches to make the most of those precious moments of relaxation with your family. Jo Pratt is an acclaimed food stylist, writer and presenter. She has written for Elle, Sainsbury’s Magazine, Olive, BBC Good Food and Glamour, for which she was Food Editor, as well as the BBC Food and Good Food Channel websites. She regularly appears on UK TV, including Saturday Kitchen and works with many food brands.

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9781848993068 176pp PB 234mm x 207mm 80 full colour photographs £12.99/$19.95 September 2016 Vegetarian Available in eBook: 9781848993129

Vegetarian food for Healthy kids By the same author:

9781848992658 The Part-time Vegetarian

9781848991699 Veggienomics

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Over 100 Quick & Easy Nutrient-packed Recipes Nicola Graimes

We all know that children have different dietary requirements to adults, especially when they have a vegetarian or vegetable-hearty diet, so particular attention is needed to ensure they get the right nutrients. Vegetarian Food for Healthy Kids tackles the universal challenge of getting children – vegetarian or not – to enjoy and eat up their veg. Packed with simple, fresh recipes that are nutritious and use vegetables in interesting and inspiring ways, the book is set to lure even the most reticent of eaters. There are ideas for every type of meal including energy-boosting breakfasts; easy snacks; and the bane of many parents’ lives, packed lunches. Each recipe highlights a super-healthy ‘Hero Food’, giving information on its health benefits, and also included are step-by-step ‘Kids Cook’ features, with ideas for delicious dishes children can cook themselves, with just a little help from a parent. Full of colourful photography and quick ideas,Vegetarian Food for Healthy Kids will make dinner times that bit healthier – and a lot more exciting. Nicola Graimes is an award-winning cookery writer and former editor of Vegetarian Living magazine. She has written more than 20 books, including Veggienomics and The Part-time Vegetarian.

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9781848997370 176pp HB 246mm x 189mm Full colour £20.00/$29.95 September 2016 Bread Available in eBook: 9781848999916

Slow dough: real Bread

Bakers’ Secrets for Making Amazing Long-rise Loaves at Home Chris Young and the Bakers of the Real Bread Campaign You might also like:

9781848991897 Bread

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The ancient art of making bread has evolved through generations, but in the modern kitchen one important ingredient is left out: time. Expert bakers will tell you that a long-proved loaf has more time to develop flavour and has a better texture. In Slow Dough: Real Bread learn secrets from the professionals to make a huge array of savoury and sweet slow-rise breads at home. Whether you want to make a Fig and Fennel Sourdough, a Fougasse flatbread or a Christmas Bread, in this book you’ll learn how to make starters for different breads, as well as the fundamental processes: fermenting, kneading, first proof, last rising, and baking. In a world of mass-production and redundant additives – bread being among the worst offenders – this book, about real craftsmanship, is like a breath of fresh air. Chris Young is Campaign Co-ordinator for The Real Bread Campaign. Chris edits the quarterly magazine True Loaf, and wrote Knead to Know – the campaign’s first book. His work has appeared in publications including Spear’s Magazine, The Real Food Cookbook and the London ethical food magazine, The Jellied Eel, which he also edits.

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9781848997646 176pp PB 243mm x 189mm Full colour throughout £12.99/$19.95 September 2016 Soups & Stews Available in eBook: 9781848993136

I lOVE SOUP

More Than 100 of the World’s Most Delicious and Nutritious Recipes For All Seasons Beverly LeBlanc By the same author:

9781848990371 I Love My Slow Cooker

This book gives you everything you need to create bowls of delicious goodness in your own kitchen. Here you’ll find a tureen-full of international flavours with tried-and-tested recipes. Try chowders from America, dals from India, Middle Eastern tagine soups, Scottish broths, Eastern European borschs, Japanese miso soups, Italian bean stews and pasta soups, and French classics such as onion soup and bouillabaisse. Whatever the size of your appetite, whatever the occasion, you’ll find just the right soup in this mouthwatering collection of recipes, from simple and traditional to elegant and inventive, as well as countless ideas for the perfect accompaniment. Whether you’re a beginner or a more experienced cook, you’ll find it easy to master the art of soup-making with this one-stop guide for soup lovers. Beverly LeBlanc is the author of 12 cookery books and was the Food Editor of Reader’s Digest. She regularly contributes recipes to a number of publications, including the Sunday Telegraph and Bella.

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9781848993099 256pp PB 190mm x160mm £9.99/$12.95 October 2016 Sports nutrition Available in eBook: 9781848993112

FAST FUEL: FOOD FOR RUNNING SUCCESS Delicious Recipes and Nutrition Plans to Achieve Your Goals Renee McGregor

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No matter if you’re running a 5k or a marathon, getting your training diet right is essential to maximise your performance. Renee McGregor, one of the UK’s top sports nutritionists, explains the dietary plans needed to hit your goals as a runner. The science of what to eat, and why, is clearly and practically laid out for whatever kind of running you do. Meal plans are tailored to your running goals and cover what to eat on rest, easy, moderate and highintensity training days. This includes how to get to grips with eating before, during and after running in the most efficient way for your body to fuel and restore itself, as well as marathon race meal plans and the top race day foods. Importantly, all of these meals and snacks are made for real people with real lives.

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9781848993037 256pp PB 190mm x160mm £9.99/$12.95 October 2016 Sports nutrition Available in eBook: 9781848993105

FAST FUEL: FOOD FOR TRIATHLON SUCCESS Delicious Recipes and Nutrition Plans to Achieve Your Goals Renee McGregor Swim, bike, run, and repeat. Simple, right? Wrong. What you eat while you train is just as important as how you’re training. If you’re going to perform at your best on race day, top sports nutritionist Renee McGregor has the dietary advice to hit your goals as a triathlete. What to eat, when and why are clearly explained in a way that is relatable to everyone and backed up by years of experience and expertise. Meal plans and the science are tailored to the multi-disciplinary training of a triathlete. How to fuel yourself for success by eating right before, during and after training is clearly laid out, along with how to shift your plan to match the intensity of your training days and the build up to race day. Importantly, this nutrition advice is designed for real people with real lives. Renee McGregor is one of the UK’s top sports nutritionists, advising athletes from amateur to Olympic levels. With years of experience and expertise in sports nutrition, she offers vital and unequalled insight into what you need to fuel your success.

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Founded in 1893 and with over 350 titles on our list, Watkins is a leading publisher of self-help, personal development and mind, body, spirit books. Working in partnership with outstanding authors, we produce authoritative, high-quality, cutting-edge titles, both illustrated and non-illustrated. Offering fresh interpretations on important subjects, old and new, Watkins is dedicated to inspiring and entertaining our readers and making a positive difference to the world.

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every day matters 2017 diary 4 The secret language of churches & cathedrals 6 fish can’t climb trees 8 The Positively present guide to life (us pb) 9 Happiness and Other Small Things of Absolute Importance 10 John the baptist and the lost gnostics 11 more colouring for contemplation 12 workstorming 14 opening the doors of perception 15 cosmic kids yoga adventures 16 The ‘what is . . .’ series 18 pause for thought 20 illuminati 21 the positively present series 22 prayer for the day volume II 24 tao te ching 25 every breath you take 26 crystal mindfulness 27 the secret american destiny 28 deep awake 29 the cathar tarot 30

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Desk: 9781780289212 PB 247 x 167mm £12.99/$19.95 Pocket: 9781780289229 Flexicover 148 x 100mm £6.99/$12.95 176pp Full colour July 2016 Stationery

Every day matters 2017 diary

A Year of Inspiration for the Mind, Body & Spirit Dani DiPirro By the same author:

9781780289991 The Positively Present Guide to Life

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This contemporary, illustrated diary provides not only plenty of space for daily planning, but also vibrant colour artworks that will lift your spirits and inspiring advice on how to make each and every day really matter. Designed as a resource for enriching daily life, it will guide you on a journey of awareness and fulfilment as you go about your weekly activities. It’s all too easy to become overwhelmed each day as our to-do lists grow, so positivity blogger Dani DiPirro presents within this cheerful diary, one life-enhancing theme a month to focus on. Here’s to a year ahead where we really do make every day matter. Dani DiPirro is the founder of PositivelyPresent.com, an inspiring website created in 2009 to help others live more happily in each and every moment. Dani is also author of The Positively Present Guide to Life and of an upcoming series of gift books on Gratitude, Living in the Moment, Compassion and Forgiveness. She has over 120,000 page views on her website monthly, her work has been featured on sites such as The Happiness Project, Psychology Today and Forbes, and she was featured as Elle magazine’s coach of the month in March 2015.

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9781780289618 224pp PB 235 x 178mm 170 colour photographs £14.99/$19.95 July 2016 Religion

The secret language of churches & cathedrals

Decoding the Sacred Symbolism of Christianity’s Holy Buildings Richard Stemp By the same author:

9781844839377 The Secret Language of the Renaissance

This book unveils the lost spiritual meaning of these fine and fascinating buildings. The Secret Language of Churches & Cathedrals provides a three-part illustrated key by which modern visitors can understand the layout, fabric and decorative symbolism of Christian sacred structures – thereby bringing back to life their original atmosphere of awe and sanctity. For all those who seek to know more about Christian art and architecture, this richly illustrated book will instruct and delight in equal measure. Richard Stemp has a Ph.D in Italian Renaissance sculpture. He teaches in London for the National Gallery, Tate and Wallace Collection, as well as on site in museums and churches across Europe for Art History Abroad. He wrote and presented the TV series Art in the National Gallery and Tate Modern for Channel 4 in the United Kingdom and is the author of several books, including The Secret Language of the Renaissance.

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9781780289236 288pp PB 216 x 135mm £12.99/$15.95 July 2016 Self-help & personal development Available in eBook: 9781786780003

Fish Can’t cLIMB tREES

Capitalize On Your Brain’s Unique Wiring To Improve The Way You Learn And Communicate Helyn Connerr By the same author:

9781905857418 Learning Without Tears

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Fish Can’t Climb Trees uses the innovative Mercury Model as a guidebook to the territory of our individual minds. It provides everything we need to easily identify how individual people learn, think and communicate and how to connect with them. The Mercury Model is an innovative system that accepts that each mind is wired differently, and identifies our individual natural master operating programme through its correspondence with the placement of the planet Mercury at the time of our birth. Interpretation, steeped in ancient astrological technique and research, is brought right up-to-date as a 21st century cognitive model. If we embrace the Mercury Model, we can find common ground between us in order to build authentic, respectful relationships. Helyn Connerr, MSc. is creator of personal development workshop the Mercury Model. Author of Learning Without Tears (2008), she has also featured in a wide range of journals and publications, including the Guardian. Helyn currently works as a teacher, trainer, coach and consultant while running her Cumbria-based business Astro Innovation. www.MercuryModel.com

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New in Paperback for the US

9781780289991 208pp PB 190 x 140mm $13.95 August 2016 Self-help Available in eBook: 9781786787898

The positively present guide to life How to Make the Most of Every Moment Dani DiPirro By the same author:

9781780289212 Every Day Matters 2017 Diary

Written by positivity blogger Dani DiPirro, whose life transformed when she decided to focus on living a more positive and present life, this inspirational book expands on content from Dani’s highly popular website PositivelyPresent.com. It provides specific, action-oriented advice for embracing positive thinking in everyday life. The book contains more than 30 practical activities relating to the key themes of home, work, friendship, love and change, which form the five main chapters in the book. Alongside special features such as a list of ‘Positively Present Principles’ and suggestions of ‘52 Ways to Live in the Moment’, the activities provide a positivity programme that can be done in sequence or on a dip-in basis to help readers achieve an allround more contented, more fulfilled life. Thought-provoking, illustrated affirmations throughout the book also highlight key elements to focus on. Dani DiPirro is founder of PositivelyPresent.com, a website created in 2009 to help others live more happily in each and every moment. Her work has been featured on sites such as The Happiness Project, and Psychology Today, and she was featured as Elle magazine’s coach of the month in March 2015. For more information visit: www.danidipirro.com 9

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9781780289670 192pp PB 198 x 129mm ÂŁ9.99/$14.95 August 2016 Inspiration and Personal Growth Available in eBook: 9781780289748

Happiness and Other Small Things of Absolute Importance Haim Shapira You might also like:

9781780289472 I Am/You Are

How do our emotions, our desires, our imagination and our understanding of our ever-changing relationship with meaning help us to define and understand what happiness really means and what really matters? Drawing on literary and philosophical sources ranging from Alice in Wonderland, Winnie the Pooh and The Little Prince to Descartes and Nietzche, Haim Shapira invites us to challenge our perspectives on happiness and provides us with alternative ways we may view what is important. As Haim concludes it is the spaces in between the possible paths that we might take, where we are able to find a place of grace that the important things that matter to us will light our way. The choice is ours. Dr Haim Shapira is an expert in game theory and a popular public speaker. Haim holds PhDs in Mathematical Genetics and Science Education from Tel-Aviv University, where he is currently a senior lecturer. He teaches mathematics, psychology, philosophy and literature and is the author of several books, including Following Alice â&#x20AC;&#x201C; A Journey into the World of Lewis Carroll.

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9781780289137 224pp PB 234 x 153mm ÂŁ14.99/$16.95 August 2016 Spiritualism Available in eBook: 9781780289915 By the same author:

John the baptist and the lost gnostics The Secret History of the Mandaeans Andrew Phillip Smith

9781780288215 The Secret History of the Gnostics

9781780287157 The Lost Teachings of the Cathars

Are there still Gnostics and can their roots be traced back to John the Baptist? Among the casualties of the western intervention in Iraq and the recent activities of ISIS are the Mandaeans of Southern Iraq. These peace-loving people are now fleeing to the west. They are the last Gnostics, the only surviving remnant of the ancient sects who taught the direct knowledge of God, created their own gospels and were persecuted as heretical by the church in the second and third centuries. The Mandaeans place weekly river baptisms at the centre of their religious life and the primary exemplar of their religion is none other than John the Baptist. This book follows the history of the Mandaeans from their present plight back through their earliest encounters with the West, their place in Islamic counties, back to their origins as a first century baptismal sect connected to John the Baptist and beyond. Andrew Phillip Smith is the editor of The Gnostic and the author of The Lost History of the Cathars and The Secret History of the Gnostics. He has also written for Fortean Times, New Dawn and The Guardian. 11

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UK – 9781780289762 US – 9781780289779 96pp PB 230 x 240mm 32 B&W Illustrations for Colouring £6.99/$9.95 August 2016 Craft

More colouring for contemplation Amber Hatch and Alex Ogg By the same author:

9781780289267 Colouring for Contemplation

The follow--on title to the hugely successful Colouring for Contemplation, More Colouring for Contemplation is divided into 4 sections; love, compassion, joy and equanimity. Each section contains beautiful, meaningful themed artwork alongside an accompanying quotation from some of the most inspirational thinkers around the world. More Colouring for Contemplation will take the reader on a journey through these empowering qualities allowing them quiet time to reflect while also providing a vibrant record of their inner and outer colouring experience. Amber Hatch is a writer, teacher and childminder. She studied for an English Literature degree in Southampton and holds an MA in Creative Writing. In 2015 she published a parenting book Nappy Free Baby, which was also illustrated by Alex. She has been practising Buddhist meditation for six years, and regularly goes on retreat. Alex Ogg is a freelance illustrator, a musician, and a childminder. He discovered the joy of creating colouring pictures whilst working in the children’s department at Waterstones in 2008, where he secretly used to leave hand-drawn colouring pictures on the activity table. He discovered mindfulness not long after and he now meditates daily.

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9781780289175 224pp PB 197 x 125mm Graphics throughout £8.99/$14.95 September 2016 Self-help Available in eBook: 9781780289182

Workstorming

Why Conversations At Work Go Wrong, and How To Fix Them Rob Kendall By the same author:

9781780286549 Blamestorming

An extremely practical and accessible follow-on book to the highly successful Blamestorming by conversation expert Rob Kendall, this time with an emphasis on improving communication in the workplace. Whatever your job, you need to communicate with others, as even when your intentions are sound, the impact of a bad conversation can be highly destructive. Through a series of accessible and easy-to-follow techniques, Workstorming will help you to avoid the pitfalls that sabotage conversations. Building on the fundamental ‘tricky situations’ outlined in Blamestorming, it introduces the four simple warning signs to watch out for in work conversations: Stacking, Spinning, Skimming and Spilling. Each chapter focuses on a specific topic with clear steps for action, explaining how to change the way you speak and listen in order to achieve a positive outcome. Rob Kendall has worked with over 60 organisations, including the 2012 London Olympics, Virgin and BBC Worldwide, teaching conversation skills to business leaders, sports professionals, teenagers and many others. www.conversationexpert.com

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9781780289083 256pp PB 216 x 135mm £10.99/$18.95 September 2016 Science & Spirituality Available in eBook: 9781786780010 By the same author:

opening the doors of perception The Key to Cosmic Awareness Anthony Peake

9781780280219 The Out of Body Experience

9781780285719 The Infinite Minefield

The hottest topic in science and philosophy these days is the relationship between physical reality and the inner workings of consciousness. Opening the Doors of Perception will be the first mass-market book to address the science behind this relationship. It introduces the concept of a scale of perceptions, and uses the analogy of a series of doors being opened, to slowly reveal layerby-layer the true nature of ‘reality’, or full consciousness. It is stated that most human beings will always view these doors as securely closed, yet this book provides processes and methods whereby the reader can begin to open these ‘doors’ and perceive reality in all its unfiltered glory. Anthony Peake is the author of two critically acclaimed books, The Out of Body Experience and The Infinite Minefield, and has had various articles published in magazines, academic journals and websites across the English-speaking world. His books have received consistently excellent reviews and he is fast developing a reputation as one of the most exciting and creative of the new wave of writers within the field of Noetic Science. 15

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48pp HB 273 x 216mm Full-colour illustrations throughout £8.99/ $12.95 September 2016 Juvenile Non-fiction

Cosmic kids Yoga Adventures Jaime Amor To be followed by: 9781780289588 A Cosmic Kids Yoga Adventure: Nelson the Pigeon 9781780289595 A Cosmic Kids Yoga Adventure: Twilight the Unicorn in January 2017

The hugely successful Cosmic Kids YouTube channel helps children discover yoga by joining presenter Jaime on monthly yoga adventures, each one a story featuring a loveable animal character that achieves something amazing. Aimed at 4–8-year-olds, the Cosmic Kids yoga books offer children a chance to take the yoga more slowly than is possible in a fast-moving video, to spend more time in their favourite poses, and to enjoy reading the fun, brightlyillustrated story (or having it read to them). The yoga is explained clearly with simple instructions and photographs of Jaime, and the stories conclude with a relaxation and some affirmations to reinforce the books’ positive message. There’s also information to help parents and teachers introduce children to yoga, even if they don’t practise yoga themselves. Jaime Amor founded Cosmic Kids Yoga with her husband Martin in 2012, when they posted their first YouTube video, Squish the Fish (since viewed more than a million times). They are passionate about making yoga and meditation fun and free online for kids. Jaime studied acting at the Bristol Old Vic and has an RYT200 yoga-teaching qualification. She can lay claim to being the world’s most popular yoga teacher as she is followed on YouTube by up to 100,000 children every day.

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Norris the Seahorse Takes on the Bullies In this adventure we go underwater to meet the little seahorse Norris, who’s so excited to be joining the Best Fish in the Sea Club. Unfortunately, there are a few bullies in the club. With the help of his true friends, Norris learns to take pride in who he is, long nose, slow swimming and all. He’ll show children how to stand up for themselves and love being just who they are!

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Lulu the Lion cub Learns to Roar In this adventure, we’re off to Tanzania to meet Lulu, a lion cub who’s not quite learned how to roar yet. This makes her really sad and frustrated and taking it out on her friends just makes her feel worse. This book is all about finding ways of dealing with her difficult emotions and finding inner strength. Then Lulu discovers that the volcano is going to erupt – all her friends are in terrible danger! Can she find her roar in time to save the other animals?

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The ‘WHAT IS . . .’ SERIES 144pp PB 165 x117mm £7.99/$12.95 Mind, Body, Spirit

This new series of dynamic, entry-level self-development guides, each written by a practising expert in their respective field, offers thoughtprovoking explorations into a wide range of timely, life-enhancing topics. Tapping into the fast-growing interest in the merging fields of science and spirituality, each intriguing guide gives a practical, behind-the-scenes tour of that field or phenomenon, showing readers the immense power it can have to enhance their lives in all kinds of amazing ways. The main chapters in each book take the form of key questions that people often ask about the subject in hand, and fascinating features such as case studies and interactive exercises add an extra practical dimension for readers to really get their teeth into. All in all, readers are invited on an explorative journey through the world of each subject, challenging their preconceptions, demystifying the subject, and encouraging them to find ways to lead more fulfilled, meaningful and contented lives.

June 2016

9781780288987 What is a Near-Death Experience?

9781780289069 What is Sound Healing?

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January 2017 (March 2017 US)

9781780289793 Available in eBook: 9781786780065

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9781780289809 176pp PB 185 x125mm £12.99/$19.95 October 2016 Religion Available in eBook: 9781786780096

Pause for thought BBC Radio 2 You might also like:

9781780289076 Prayer for the Day on Peace

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A fantastic collection of reflections on modern life taken from Pause for Thought, broadcast daily on BBC Radio 2 on The Chris Evans Breakfast Show, Vanessa Feltz’s show and After Midnight. Highly designed and vibrantly colourful, this book showcases the incredible insights that different faiths in the UK today offer to people of all religions – and to those of none. Together, these pieces provide a guide to finding happiness and achieving psychological wellness, despite all the challenges we face. In both the selection of pieces and in the contemporary design, the emphasis is on pausing – on stopping readers in their tracks and offering new ways of perceiving and connecting with each other. The book features an exciting range of commentators, such as comedians Shazia Mirza and Paul Kerensa and ex-Communard Richard Coles. Each of the book’s seven chapters has a theme: Live Boldly, Challenge Perceptions, Understand, Connect, Love, Be Thankful, Let Go. A superb gift as well as an inspiring self-purchase. Pause for Thought, BBC Radio 2’s highly popular faith slot, offers a modern perspective on all the UK’s religions. It is broadcast during the night at 00:45 and 02:45, as well as at 05:45 on the Vanessa Feltz show and at 09:20 on The Chris Evans Breakfast Show, which has a weekly audience of almost 10 million listeners.

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9781780288727 256pp PB 234 x 153mm ÂŁ12.99/$19.95 October 2016 Society and Culture Available in eBook: 9781780289830

The Illuminati

The Counter Culture Revolution â&#x20AC;&#x201C; From Secret Societies to Wikileaks and Anonymous Robert Howells By the same author:

9781780285696 The Last Pope

Marginalised groups have always rebelled against establishments; some subversively by spreading progressive ideas through art and literature, while others are far more proactive, driving revolution and exposing government secrets. The Illuminati, founded in 1776, aimed to rid Europe of the ruling aristocracy and religious control. Now the term Illuminati has become a meme; and it was in this climate of pranks, memes and conspiracy theories that the hacktivist collective Anonymous were born. The kindling of the French Revolution by the Illuminati has found a modern counterpart in how Anonymous and WikiLeaks played a key role in the Arab Spring uprisings, using the Internet as a new weapon against dictatorships. The new inquisition has shifted its focus from secret societies to wage a war on the connected communities of the Internet age. This is the story of that war and how you need to be a part of it. Robert Howells has spent the last 20 years investigating the mysteries of Rennes-le-Chateau, the Priory of Sion and the history of conspiracy theories. He is author of Inside the Priory of Sion and The Last Pope. 21

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THE POSITIVELY PRESENT SERIES Effortless Inspiration for a Happier Life Dani DiPirro 128pp HB 140mm x 140mm £5.99/$9.95 October 2016 Gift Book

A fresh, contemporary take on the traditional mind, body, spirit gift book, each title in this new series of vibrantly illustrated titles features inspirational quotes, insightful reflections, thought-provoking activities and empowering affirmations that will provide readers with the motivation they need to effortlessly apply new-found wisdom to their everyday lives. Perfect either as a gift or self-purchase, each book is themed around a positive quality that we could all benefit from more of in our lives – whether that be gratitude, living in the moment, compassion or forgiveness – in order to feel more contented in ourselves as well as more connected with others. With their appealing, modern design, positive, uplifting content and friendly, accessible tone, these lovely little books provide bite-sized inspiration for people around the world to feel happier, freer and more at peace as they go about their daily lives.

May 2016 (UK) (September 2016 (US))

Dani DiPirro, both author and illustrator of this new series, is founder of PositivelyPresent.com, a website created in 2009 to help others live more happily in each and every moment. Dani is also the author of The Positively Present Guide to Life and the Every Day Matters diaries. Her work has been featured on sites such as The Happiness Project, and Psychology Today, and she was featured as Elle magazine’s coach of the month in March 2015. For more information visit: www.danidipirro.com

9781780289311 Gratitude

9781780289373 Living in the Moment

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9781780289663 400pp HB 198 x 153mm ÂŁ12.99/$19.95 October 2016 Religion Available in eBook: 9781786780034

Prayer for the Day Volume II More Reflections for Daily Inspiration BBC Radio 4 By the same author:

9781780288550 Prayer for the Day Volume I

A follow-on to the highly successful Prayer for the Day Volume I, this second volume brings together another 365 selected readings from the much-loved, long-running series on BBC Radio 4. The programme, which continues to attract over half a million dedicated listeners, comprises a short two-minute reflection to start the day. These artfully combine traditional forms of prayer and reflection, from a variety of religions and denominations, with contemporary issues and themes that are often relevant to the date on which the programme is broadcast. There are 365 reflections in the book, from a vast range of eminent religious figures and broadcasters who have contributed to the programme over the years. To emphasise the point that the reflections can be used daily, they are ordered by date and each entry is selected on the basis of it being as date-specific as possible. Prayer for the Day Volume II is a beautiful and inspirational addition to any bedside table, with religious meditations that both participate in the ecumenical spirit of the 21st century and equip you perfectly for each dayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s journey.

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9781780289649 176pp HB 234mm x 153mm ÂŁ14.99/$19.95 October 2016 Taoism

TAO TE CHING Lao Tzu, translated by Ralph Alan Dale You might also like:

9781907486999 The Art of War

The late Ralph Alan Dale translates Tao as the Great Integrity, that is the return to holism, honesty and creativity; our harmony with each other, with the environment and indeed with ourselves. We are perhaps the first generation in the 2500 years since this inspirational book was written, to fully appreciate the words and their message. It resonates with our 21st century hopes, dreams and new capacities as though Lao Tzu had written this remarkable book only for us. This book is presented beautifully, with stunning, atmospheric photographs printed in black and silver to enhance the verses and stimulate the imagination of the reader. A classic work, and a beautiful volume to own and give. Ralph Alan Dale (1920-2006) was a teacher, researcher, writer, acupuncturist and composer who published more than 70 books, videos and audiobooks over 30 years. He lived in Florida and North Carolina. John Cleare is an internationally renowned photographer, specialising in landscapes, mountains and nature.

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9781780289816 144pp Flexicoverâ&#x20AC;&#x201A; 162 x 128mm ÂŁ7.99/$12.95 November 2016 Mind, Body, Spirit Available in eBook: 9781786780089

every breath you take

How to Breathe Your Way to a Mindful Life Rose Elliot By the same author:

9781780288369 I Met a Monk

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Breathing is universal; if you can breathe you can be mindful and if you can be mindful you can find inner peace and transform your life. Following on from the hugely successful I Met A Monk, Rose Elliot, renowned vegetarian chef and proponent of mindfulness, gently leads the reader on a voyage of discovery. This journey starts with the teachings of the Buddha on a moonlit evening and in its retelling reveals the techniques and teachings we can all still use in this day and age, using our breath as a focus or a tool for mindfulness. Mindfulness breathing is simple, direct and easy to learn. If you can breathe you can be mindful and once you master this you can access it at any point, wherever you happen to be day or night. Rose Elliot MBE was brought up in a spiritual environment. Her grandmother, Grace Cooke, was the medium for White Eagle and founded the White Eagle Lodge based on his teachings, which had a strong Buddhist element to them. Some years ago, Rose heard a Buddhist monk speak about the Four Noble Truths and that you could write everything you need to know about Buddhism on the back of a postcard . . . this inspired her meditation practice, her writing, and her love for and interest in Buddhism.

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9781780289731 96pp PB 162 x 128mm £8.99/$12.95 November 2016 Mind, Body, Spirit

crystal mindfulness

Still Your Mind, Calm Your Thoughts and Focus Your Awareness with the Help of Crystals Judy Hall By the same author:

9781780286785 Earth Blessings

This is the first book to combine crystal practice with the techniques of mindfulness. Gazing into the clear depths of a crystal, or carrying one as a reminder, offers instant clarity and stillness of the mind. Crystals can help to clear the thoughts that drive ingrained emotions and behaviour, shutting off the automatic pilot and moving into the self. In addition, crystals can create the right environmental ambience to support constant mindfulness and wellbeing. In Crystal Mindfulness, different themes such as ‘Creating stability’ and ‘Letting go of the past’ are explored, and each one is linked to the crystals that can bring awareness and increase wellbeing in those particular situations. The perfect introduction to the power of meditating with crystals, this guide helps the reader begin their route to mental, emotional and spiritual health. Judy Hall is known around the world for her crystal work and a wide range of bestselling books, including The Crystal Bible and Earth Blessings. Working as a psychic, healer, broadcaster and international workshop leader for more than 40 years, she has three times appeared on the Watkins Bookshop Spiritual 100 List of the most spiritually influential living people of the 21st century. 27

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9781780289106 352pp PB 216 x 135mm £12.99/$19.95 November 2016 Society and Culture Available in eBook: 9781786780041

The secret american destiny The Hidden Order of The Universe and The Seven Disciplines of World Culture Nicholas Hagger By the same author:

9781780289526 The Secret Founding of America

In the final work of Nicholas Hagger’s American trilogy, he explains how it is America’s destiny to create a unified World State and blames the world’s current divided culture for impeding this creation. In our world culture, there are several conflicting, entrenched approaches and Hagger sees America as the singular force that can bring in a democratic, UN-based World State that will have the power to unify these different approaches and in doing so, unify humankind. Universalism is the philosophy that can create this unification. The key to introducing Universalism globally is by focusing on the scientific order of the universe, the experience of the common essence (religion) and on a traditional view of order. By focusing on order in this way, America can harmonize humankind within a World State based on political Universalism. Nicholas Hagger has written more than 40 books. The two previous books in his American trilogy, The Secret Founding of America and The Secret American Dream, have been widely discussed and acclaimed.

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9781780289861 288pp PB 197 x 125mm £9.99/$14.95 December 2016 Popular Psychology Available in eBook: 9781786780027 By the same author:

Deep awake

Wake Up To Oneness and Celebrate Your Individuality Tim Freke

9781780289625 Lucid Living

9781780289847 Soul Story

Pioneering philosopher Tim Freke has touched the hearts and minds of hundreds of thousands of people worldwide through his groundbreaking books and life-changing events. Now he shares the transformative ideas and practices you need to experience the exhilarating WOW of becoming deep awake. He elucidates his revolutionary approach to awakening, which celebrates the ego as the hero, not the villain, of the spiritual journey. His ‘both/and’ philosophy shows how to both wake up to oneness and fully enter into the human adventure, so you become a lover of life. Tim Freke is an internationally respected authority on world spirituality and the bestselling author of more than 30 books, which have been translated into 15 languages. He is pioneering a new approach to awakening that has touched the lives of hundreds of thousands of people worldwide. He presents life-changing events internationally and online. He has often been featured in the international media including the BBC and The History Channel. www.TimFreke.com 29

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9781780289120 Kit ÂŁ17.99/$19.95 December 2016 Card Deck

THE CATHAR TAROT

The Secret Wisdom of the Perfecti John Matthews & Wil Kinghan