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		<title>Joyful, Anyway</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<b>From Kate Bowler - multiple <i>New York Times</i>-bestselling author, professor, stage-four cancer survivor and host of the hit podcast Everything Happens - comes a warm, relatable guide to discovering joy, even when life feels impossible.</b>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b><u>THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER</u></b><br /><b><i><br />New York Times</i> bestselling author and Duke University professor Kate Bowler offers a profound, funny and deeply human case for joy that doesn&#8217;t depend on everything getting better.</b></p>
<p><b>&#8216;Bowler interrogates the idea of a meaningful life, not just for ourselves but for others, too. I value her work so much&#8217; </b>PANDORA SYKES<br /><b>&#39;A delight from start to finish, </b><i><b>Joyful, Anyway</b></i><b> embodies the mix of pleasure and aching that makes us human&#39; </b>KATHERINE MAY, AUTHOR OF <i>WINTERING</i><br /><b>&#39;<i>Joyful, Anyway</i> is colourful and layered, unafraid of the occasional gut-punch of raw feeling and vulnerability &#8211; much like Kate Bowler herself&#39; </b>JERRY SEINFELD<br /><b>&#39;A deeply moving everyday masterpiece. I loved it&#39; </b>ELIZABETH GILBERT, AUTHOR OF <i>EAT, PRAY, LOVE</i></p>
<p><i><b>You can&#39;t always be happy, but you can be joyful, anyway.</b></i></p>
<p>After surviving a stage-four cancer diagnosis, Kate Bowler knew she was supposed to be grateful. Alive. Blessed. But she still ached &#8211; for more connection, more surprise, less resentment on an ordinary day. So she went looking for joy. Not the toxic positivity kind. Not a five-step plan. But the type that sneaks in unexpectedly, seemingly out of nowhere. </p>
<p>In <i>Joyful, Anyway</i>, Bowler takes us on a hilarious and tender journey through big questions and small delights. With wry wit and deep honesty, she explores how joy can surprise us even in the middle of pain, boredom and longing.</p>
<p>This is not a book about fixing your life. It is about how we can all find more and feel more, by making room for small extraordinary moments. For anyone who has ever felt stuck, who is aching for meaning, who feels undone by loss, who feels that joy is just out of reach, who wants, simply, to have more fun, <i>Joyful, Anyway</i> is a delicious, insightful tour through the questions that sit in the deepest part of our souls. It proves that for every time we ask: <i>Is this it?</i> Joy will answer: <i>there is more</i>.</p>
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		<title>Ignite</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Emma]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Neeltje van Horen shows how small, intentional changes can transform your life. Drawing on neuroscience, psychology, and her own experiences, she offers practical strategies to boost mental performance, overcome self-doubt, and restore balance. <em>Ignite</em> empowers readers to retrain their brains, discover what works for them, and create a happier, more fulfilling life.</p>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>&#8216;A tour de force. Drawing on cognitive psychology, neuroscience and her own experience, this book offers compelling lessons for how busy people can lead better lives.&#8217;</strong> <em>Richard Layard</em></p>
<p><strong>What if the key to a happier, more balanced life was already inside your head?</strong></p>
<p>As a professor of financial economics Neeltje van Horen excelled in a demanding career &#8211; but constant self-doubt and stress left her feeling stuck. Seeking a way out, she turned to neuroscience and psychology and discovered how retraining her brain &#8211; one small habit at a time &#8211; transformed her life.</p>
<p>In Ignite, van Horen shares her journey and her discoveries. Blending relatable stories, cutting-edge research and practical strategies, she reveals how small, intentional changes can deliver meaningful results. Recognising that everyone&#8217;s path is unique, she offers a range of techniques, helping you discover what aligns best with your needs and aspirations.</p>
<p>Whether you&#8217;re looking to boost mental performance, break free from negative thought patterns or restore balance in your life, Ignite gives you the tools to unlock your brain&#8217;s potential &#8211; and change your life</p>
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		<title>Why We Believe</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Emma]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>A bold argument for the centrality of belief in our everyday lives.</p>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Belief: surely it&#8217;s a relic from the past, a hangover from a superstitious age that is totally out of sync with today&#8217;s rational, science-led culture?</strong></p>
<p><strong>&#8216;A timely, often bracing and always highly stimulating book.&#8217;  Tom Holland,  author of  <em>Dominion  </em>and co-host of  <em>The Rest is History</em></strong></p>
<p>In today&#8217;s science-driven, rational world, belief is dismissed as an artefact of a bygone era &#8211; something absurd at best, harmful at worst. The prevailing narratives paint belief as primitive, weird, even dangerous.</p>
<p>But as life grows ever more confusing and our societies more atomised, contemplating something bigger than ourselves has never been more vital.</p>
<p>Alister McGrath offers a fresh perspective on belief, presenting it not as a weakness of rational thought but as an essential tool for navigating uncertainty. Elegant and thought-provoking,<em> Why We Believe</em> reveals how belief provides meaning in the face of existential despair, how it fosters community and offers solace.</p>
<p>As society moves beyond the dismissive rhetoric surrounding people of faith, here is a powerful manifesto for the re-enchantment of the Western mind.</p>
<p><strong>&#8216;Scholarly, compulsively readable and with gems of information on every page&#8230; a must read.&#8217; Revd Fergus Butler-Gallie, author of  <em>A Field Guide to the English Clergy</em></strong></p>
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		<title>Handbook for Hard Times</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Emma]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[We all go through hard times. We can experience moments when life feels like an uphill struggle, leading to unhappiness and stress. Perhaps we are feeling sad, anxious, or are challenged to deal with something bigger, such as a bereavement, a loss, a painful ending or a broken heart. It is during these moments when life feels difficult that we could do with some help with our thoughts and feelings. In this book, Gelong Thubten teaches us to understand that happiness, kindness and resilience can be cultivated through reframing life's difficulties as opportunities for transformation.]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>&#8216;Thubten is a very generous and kind monk who writes with the lived honesty and humour of someone who has experienced the wisdom he shares. His writing is full of inspiration but also the pragmatism needed to form a sustainable practice. He clearly illustrates why we all need meditation and mindfulness in our lives.&#8217;- Benedict Cumberbatch</p>
<p>We all go through hard times. We can experience moments when life feels like an uphill struggle, leading to unhappiness and stress. Perhaps we are feeling sad, anxious, or are challenged to deal with something bigger, such as a bereavement, a loss, a painful ending or a broken heart. It is during these moments when life feels difficult that we could do with some help with our thoughts and feelings.</p>
<p>In HANDBOOK FOR HARD TIMES <i>Sunday Times</i> bestselling author of <i>A Monk&#8217;s Guide to Happiness</i> Gelong Thubten teaches us to understand that happiness, kindness and resilience can be cultivated through reframing life&#8217;s difficulties as opportunities for transformation. Meditation and mindfulness practices help us to access deep reserves of inner strength as we learn how to &#8216;lean into&#8217; our suffering. Thubten suggests how we can find meaning in pain and discomfort, transforming deeply ingrained patterns of fear and resistance.</p>
<p>As we discover how hard times can enhance the development of mindfulness, compassion and forgiveness, we can develop a fearless outlook on life and lasting, unshakeable happiness.</p>
<p>This approachable and practical book, complete with meditations, is designed for modern times, and will be a valuable resource to anyone during times of struggle, but also during all times to encourage and build resilience and help us find inner contentment and peace.</p>
<p>&#8216;A most qualified guide in the journey from darkness and turmoil towards inner peace and positivity.&#8217;<br />ANNIE LENNOX</p>
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		<title>The DOSE Effect</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Emma]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<h2>*** Now a <em>Sunday Times</em> bestseller! ***</h2><p><strong>Life can feel overwhelming, but it doesn't have to be. You can make the change - starting with your own brain chemistry.</strong></p>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2>*** Now a <em>Sunday Times</em> bestseller! ***</h2>
<p><strong>Life can feel overwhelming, but it doesn&#8217;t have to be. You can make the change &#8211; starting with your own brain chemistry.</strong></p>
<p><strong>&#8216;If you want to buy just one book this year to make your life better?Get this one. And live by it.<em>&#8216;</em></strong> &#8211; Chris Evans, as heard on <em>The Chris Evans Breakfast Show</em>, Virgin Radio</p>
<p>***</p>
<p>Today&#8217;s fast-paced world leaves many of us struggling with extreme emotional highs and lows caused by chemical imbalances in our brains, brought on by the pressures of modern life and constant digital connectivity.</p>
<p>In <em>The DOSE Effect</em>, neuroscientist TJ Power shares how you can reset and balance your brain chemistry with simple, everyday habits to lead a happier, healthier, and more productive life.</p>
<p>Unlock your brain&#8217;s four key chemicals and discover the powers of:</p>
<p><strong>D</strong>OPAMINE to get motivated and stay driven</p>
<p><strong>O</strong>XYTOCIN to build deeper connections with others</p>
<p><strong>S</strong>EROTONIN to boost your energy and mood</p>
<p><strong>E</strong>NDORPHINS to destress and find calm</p>
<p>TJ&#8217;s practical approach and straightforward solutions will guide you on an exciting, action-based journey to <strong>optimise your brain chemistry and transform your mental health so you can feel happier and healthier in your everyday life.</strong></p>
<p>If you&#8217;re a growth-oriented, forward-looking reader of guides like <em>Atomic Habits</em>, <em>The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*uck</em> and <em>Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before?</em>, this is <em>the</em> book you need to get your hands on next so you can start changing your life today.</p>
<p><strong>***</strong></p>
<p>Readers <strong>worldwide</strong> are raving:</p>
<p><strong>&#8216;This is the book all parents need in their lives.&#8217; </strong>&#8211; <em>This Morning</em></p>
<p><strong>&#8216;This book will help you find more motivation, create deeper connections, energise your body and destress your mind.&#8217; </strong>&#8211; Jay Shetty, author of <em>Think Like a Monk</em></p>
<p><strong>&#8216;The best book I&#8217;ve read on this subject.&#8217;</strong> &#8211; Dr. Julie Smith, author of <em>Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before?</em></p>
<p>&#8216;Simple, smart, and genuinely life-changing &#8211; TJ knows how to get you feeling good again.&#8217; &#8211; Jamie Laing</p>
<p><strong>TO BE SOLD IN 19 DIFFERENT LANGUAGES!</strong></p>
<p><em>The paperback edition of TJ Power&#8217;s book </em>The DOSE Effect<em> was a </em>Sunday Times <em>bestseller w/c 11-01-2026.</em></p>
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		<title>Countdown to Riches</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Emma]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><strong>From Rhonda Byrne, author of the global phenomenon <em>The Secret</em> and the <em>New York Times</em> Bestseller The Greatest Secret, comes <em>Countdown to Riches</em> - the book that can lead anyone to financial freedom.</strong></p>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>From Rhonda Byrne, author of the global phenomenon <em>The Secret</em> and the <em>New York Times</em> Bestseller The Greatest Secret, comes <em>Countdown to Riches</em> &#8211; the book that can lead anyone to financial freedom.</strong></p>
<p>Financial struggle is caused by one thing-our thoughts. To have a rich life, you have to use your mind, the very thing that has previously kept money from you. You must free yourself once and for all of a scarcity mindset, which unfortunately plagues the majority of people. When your mind becomes wealthy, YOU become wealthy.</p>
<p><em>Countdown to Riches</em> reveals simple, proven wealth-attracting practices that are easily incorporated into daily life, and that will rapidly change the financial circumstances of anyone who applies them.</p>
<p>In these pages, you will:</p>
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<li>Find 21 days of life-changing practices leading to financial freedom.</li>
<li>Unlock the power of the mind to create a rich life in every sense.</li>
<li>Adopting new habits that will create and maintain wealth.</li>
<li>Learn profound wisdom about our world and how life really works.</li>
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		<title>Words of Friendship</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Emma]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Meet Sunny. Sunny's only little, but he has big thoughts and most importantly, a big heart. Acting as a guide, mentor, and friend, he'll never judge your questions, worries, or anxieties. We all have them, and this sausage dog is here to help. With charming illustrations throughout, and enchanting lyrical text from the talented author and illustrator, Jake Biggin, this book is the perfect story to remind us that we're not alone.]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>A helping hand for difficult moments, Words of Friendship is the perfect gift for anyone in need of a little hope and comfort.</b></p>
<p>Meet Sunny. Sunny is only little, but he has big thoughts and, most importantly, a big heart. Acting as a guide, mentor, and friend, he&#8217;ll never judge your questions, worries, or anxieties. We all have them, and this sausage dog is here to help.</p>
<p>With charming illustrations throughout and enchanting lyrical text from the talented author and illustrator, Jake Biggin, <i>Words of Friendship</i> is the perfect story to remind us that we&#8217;re not alone. Readers will find a loyal companion in Sunny, and Alice&#8217;s fears, questions, and anxieties are relatable for people big and small.</p>
<p><b>This heartwarming, emotional story for people of all ages offers:</b></p>
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<li>Beautiful illustrations combined with meaningful text about finding hope and optimism in everyday life, making this picture book an ideal gift for loved ones.</li>
<li>A gentle introduction to the importance of emotion, empathy, and communication.</li>
<li>Sweet, comforting advice from Sunny, the sausage dog, helps answer difficult questions and address worries big and small in an accessible way for everyone.</li>
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<p>This is the second in a series of four kids&#8217; story books by author and illustrator, Jake Biggin. Each book in this enchanting series helps to address the questions, worries, and challenges that we all experience, offering friendship when it&#8217;s needed most. Find a loyal companion and mentor in Sunny the sausage dog: a loving friend to help overcome life&#8217;s ups and downs.</p>
<p>Discover comfort, joy, and acceptance in this little book that&#8217;s full of friendship and love, and reconnect with what&#8217;s truly important.</p>
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		<title>Women Living Deliciously</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Emma]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 23 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA['Women Living Deliciously' wants us to fall in love with our lives. It will help women uncover the sense of awe and wonder that has been buried by the layers of shame, perfectionism and self-objectification that get piled on us by the patriarchy. For too long we have internalised the belief that our bodies are things to be looked at - instead of lived in. That it's embarrassing to fully express ourselves. That we cannot trust the parts of ourselves that are so full of desire. This book will unpack the many barriers women face when trying to access joy so that they can discover the delicious life that's theirs for the taking.]]></description>
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<h1>ARE YOU READY TO FALL IN LOVE WITH YOUR LIFE?</h1>
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<p> <b>THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER</b></p>
<p><b>&#8216;A bold and empowering exploration of self-love&#8230; Think of it as a winter shot of self-esteem&#8217; GLAMOUR</b></p>
<p><b>WOMEN LIVING DELICIOUSLY IS THE FOLLOW-UP TO THE RECORD-BREAKING, BESTSELLING WOMEN DON&#8217;T OWE YOU PRETTY BY FLORENCE GIVEN WHICH HAS SOLD OVER 750,000 COPIES WORLDWIDE</b></p>
<p>The book will help women uncover their sense of awe and wonder that has been buried by the layers of shame and self-objectification that get piled on us by the patriarchy. </p>
<p>For too long we have internalised the belief that our bodies are things <b>to be looked at &#8211; instead of lived in. </b><br />That it&#8217;s embarrassing to fully express ourselves. <br />That we cannot trust our desire.</p>
<p><b>WOMEN LIVING DELICIOUSLY </b>unpacks the many barriers women face when trying to access joy so that they can discover the <b>delicious life that&#8217;s theirs for the taking.</b></p>
<p>International-bestselling author Florence Given wants to restore your <b>lust for life</b> and your <b>sense of agency</b>, giving you the courage and permission to inch closer to the wildly expansive life that you <b>FULLY</b> deserve &#8211; <i>not in the future, not when you&#8217;re perfect, not when you&#8217;re prettier</i> &#8211; <u>but right NOW!</u></p>
<p><b>ONE OF FORBES&#8217; TOP 30 WOMEN UNDER 30</b><br /><b>&#8216;A hugely influential young woman&#8217;</b><b> WOMAN&#8217;S HOUR</b><br /><b>&#8216;An incredible mouthpiece for modern intersectional feminism&#8217;</b><b> GLAMOUR</b></p>
<p><b>READERS <u>CAN&#8217;T GET ENOUGH</u> OF WOMEN LIVING DELICIOUSLY:</b><br /><b>&#8216;This is probably the best book ever written for women&#8217;</b><br /><b>&#8216;I have recommended this book to every woman in my life&#8217;</b><br /><b>&#8216;It&#8217;s like talking to a big sister who let&#8217;s you be yourself&#8217;</b><br /><b>&#8216;A culmination of everything you could ever need to live your most vibrant life&#8217; </b><br /><b>&#8216;This book is the epitome of how amazing it is to be a woman&#8217;</b></p>
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		<title>The Lucky Ride</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[After losing multiple contracts, Shuichi must make restitution to his company. Faced with this large, unanticipated debt, the trip to Paris he and his wife have been planning for a year must be cancelled. Travelling to Europe was more than a vacation; it offered the hope of reaching their teenage daughter who has stopped going to school and will not leave her room. Feeling despondent and directionless, Shuichi believes he's the unluckiest person in Japan. Then a strange taxi mysteriously appears at his door. The driver promises to take Shuichi not to a destination he needs, but to where his next opportunity will be. With nothing to lose, he settles into the backseat and embarks on a series of magical rides that will teach him surprising life lessons, including how luck is not inherent - it's an investment built over time and even over generations.]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Combining the whimsy and possibility of <em>The Midnight Library</em> with the mystery and revelatory power of <em>The Secret</em>, Come along for the ride of a lifetime in this heartwarming Japanese bestseller, a story about recognizing opportunities, embracing happiness, and discovering what true fulfillment looks like.</strong></p>
<p>What if a single journey could change everything for you? What if it could lead you to new possibilities, help you reconnect with loved ones, or bring peace to your past?</p>
<p>In this charming story, the unluckiest man in Japan is given a chance to flip his fortunes when a mysterious driver appears, offering him the opportunity to seize a new path. Life&#8217;s setbacks can often feel overwhelming, but in The Lucky Ride, you&#8217;ll embark on a journey of self-growth that shows us that luck isn&#8217;t something you&#8217;re born with-it&#8217;s a result of the choices you make and the positive energy you bring into the world.</p>
<p>Set off on this heartwarming adventure and discover that luck isn&#8217;t a random gift-it&#8217;s something you build over time, a treasure that can be passed down through the generations. Yasushi Kitagawa&#8217;s uplifting and compassionate parable will inspire you to find joy in every moment, recognize the blessings in your life, and understand that by living each day with a good spirit, you&#8217;re crafting your own luck, one ride at a time.</p>
<p>Translated from the Japanese by Takami Nieda</p>
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