A new collection of stories from A. S. Byatt is always a winner, & this one takes an unexpected turn, bringing shivers as well as delights. Leaves rustle underfoot in a dark wood: two middle-aged women walk into a forest, as they did when they were girls, confronting their fears & memories & the strange thing they saw in their childhood
- or thought they saw
- so long ago. A distinguished obstetrician & young woman artist find they have sharply contrasting ideas about body parts, birth & death; an innocent member of an evening class harbours unexpected view on 'raw material'-The stories in this marvellous collection are by turns funny, spooky, sparkling & haunting. The Little Black Book of Stories holds its secrets, adding a dark quality to Byatt's famous skill in mixing folk & fairy tale with everyday life.

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Bach Flower Remedies are extremely helpful in treating emotional conditions such as anxiety, depression, stress, grief & lack of self-confidence as well as many physical conditions, especially those of a psychosomatic nature such as tension-headaches, stress-related conditions including high blood pressure, insomnia & IBS, or the effects of physical trauma. There are also many conditions specific to children which respond well to these remedies, including hyperactivity & restlessness, school problems & fear of examinations. Rescue remedy in particular is well known to be effective for all kinds of shock, traumatic events & accidents
- many parents can't imagine life without the instant calming effect of rescue remedy drops or cream. This little book is a comprehensive introduction to all 38 of the Bach flower remedies, explaining their specific benefits, how they should be taken & the various emotional & physical complaints for which the remedies are recommended, in a handy A-Z format. It's the perfect little guide that you can keep in your bag or in the bathroom cabinet for instant & easy reference.
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Susan Jeffers, internationally renowned author, workshop leader & media personality offers practical advice & thought provoking tips on how to transform your fears into confidence, energy
- & love. * Public speaking * Asserting yourself * Making Decisions * Relationships
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In this remarkable little book, Andre Comte-Sponville introduces the reader to the western philosophical tradition in a series of sparkling chapters on the 'big questions'. In doing so he reveals the essential bones of philosophical thought & shows why philosophy is relevant in our day-to-day lives.
In his brilliant & concise writing on morality, politics, love, death, knowledge, freedom, God, atheism, art, time, Man, & wisdom, he inspires the central question of philosophy
- how should we live?
- & provides the reader with signposts towards a happier, wiser life.


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The witches of today are babes, not hags, using spells instead of char donnay to deal with life's ups & downs. To that end, The Little Book of Pocket Spells offers all sorts of practical tips for bringing thos e magic essentials into your life; from simple charms for encouraging love & success, through to using herbs & aromatic oils for health & happiness. The Little Book of Pocket Spells
Includes:: --Aphrodite's Refresher for adding zing to your love life--The Karmic Calmer for dealing for annoying situations--The Aromatic Antidote for those cigarette cravings--Candle Magic & Bathtime Brews--Astral Armour for times of crisis --How to attract the Apple of Your Eye Carry The Little Book of Pocket Sp ells around in your handbag or rear pocket & use it to conjure up ma gic whatever the occasion.
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THE LITTLE BOOK OF CALM is a publishing phenomenon, with total world-wide sales of 1. 8 million, including 750, 000 in the UK trade alone. Now, Ebury Press brings you the perfect antidote to all that serenity. Rohan Candappa, a former copywriter turned film-maker, believes it's time to admit that stress is good. Because without stress, we would all be very, very nice. & stomach-churningly contented. & in all honesty, who wants to live in a world like that. The many & hilarious tips for increasing your own stress levels & stressing out the people around you include gems like the following: * Learn to snore * Choose friends you don't like * Put empty milk cartons back in the fridge * Become a politician. & always remember, worrying is just medication for realists. ...