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DEEP EQUALITY  living in the flow of natural rhythms  by Jocelyn Chaplin Feminist philosopher and therapist, Jocelyn Chaplin, is a well known speaker and writer. In this book, she describes how we can only achieve fairness and justice in society by aiming for vertical rather than hierarchical behaviour. Our earliest and most ancient memories are

Discover Yourself on the Yellow Brick Road  7 Core Principles of Career Success by Wendy Dashwood-Quick Wendy has experienced many highs and lows in her own life. In her career, she attained high levels of success as a PA but began to feel that she needed something new. When she was made redundant in 2003

The Low-GL Diet Bible  by Patrick Holford. I can understand why this is called a bible. For a start, it is a huge tome of 445 pages. But this authoritative book not only provides a whole section of menus and delicious recipes (including such yummy things as chocolate ice cream and chicken fajitas) it very

If I Can, You Can! by Constance Turner Back in the 60’s, Constance Turner thought that getting pregnant and married was a good way to escape the life she had at home with her parents. Years of dominance and mental abuse from her husband followed. For many years, she did the best she could and

Food Glorious Food  by Patrick Holford & Fiona McDonald Joyce. Patrick Holford is founder of the Institute of Optimum Nutrition (ION) and one of the UK’s best known nutritionists. Fiona McDonald Joyce trained at ION and also at the Leith School of Food and Wine. I believe this makes her a fully qualified nutritionist foodie!!

The Mind Coach  by Jamil Qureshi. Another self-development book, perhaps lots of ideas you have heard before. But one of Jamil’s opening comments is “Most self-help books and programmes don’t work very well.” A somewhat loaded and negative statement! So why is this book different? Much of the difference is in the delivery. Jamil’s Mind

Stress-busting for Children  (the best kept secret since Father Christmas) by Rita Sparks (aka Rita Stanley of Grange Hypnotherapy). A fantastic little book! I think this should be compulsory reading for all parents and guardians: actually, anyone who comes into contact with children. Rita begins by explaining how a child’s mind works. She explains it

Facing Neuralgia by Wendy Evans. Wendy’s has written this short factual story in the hope that anyone else in a similar situation may benefit. Wendy was a vivacious, dedicated primary school teacher when she was suddenly struck down with a mysterious illness. This was followed, over the next 18 months, by a series of mis-diagnosis

Kissed by Angels The Biography of Lorraine Butler by Janet Lee. Another book that made me laugh and made my cry! Most people would say Lorraine Butler has had a tragic life. It has certainly been full of tragedy and heartache, yet she considers herself privileged to have been given the very special gift of