This festive new installment in The Little Book series explores more than 75 of the best-loved Christmas traditions from around the world. Presented in an elegant package with gilded edges & a ribbon marker, the entries range from the history of Christmas decorations (Christmas trees, lights, mistletoe) to profiles of religious figures (Mary & Joseph, Jesus, & the Three Kings) plus plenty of Santa Claus lore. Each entry consists of a descriptive paragraph & a full-colour artwork depicting joyous Christmas celebrations, winter wonderlands, & Christian holiday iconography-perfect for dipping in & out throughout the holiday season, year after year. ...

Find your confidence From public speaking to asserting yourself, decision-making to relationships, internationally renowned author of Feel the Fear & Do It Anyway Susan Jeffers shows you how to get the best out of yourself once you know how to overcome fear. The Little Book of Confidence offers practical advice & thought-provoking tips on how to transform your fears into certainty.` The queen of self-help` The Express ...

The Little Book of Dublin is a compendium of fascinating & entertaining truths about the city, past & present. Funny, fast-paced & fact-packed, here you will find out about Dublin`s trade & industry, saints & sinners, crime & punishment, sports & games, folklore & customs &, of course, its literary heritage. Here lie famous elements of Dublin`s history cheek by jowl with little-known facts that could so easily pass unnoticed. A reliable reference book & a quirky guide, this can be dipped into time & time again to reveal something new about the people, the heritage & secrets of this ancient & fascinating city ...

” The Little Book of Essex” is packed full of entertaining bite-sized pieces of historic & contemporary trivia that come together to make essential reading for visitors & locals alike. It can be described as a compendium of frivolity, a reference book of little-known facts, or a wacky guide to one of England`s most colourful counties. Dip in randomly, or read consecutively, there are no rules. Be amused & amazed at the stories & history of Essex`s landscape, towns, villages, heritage, buildings &, above all, its people. ...

`A beautifully illustrated tome honouring 100 exceptional women dating back to 630BC` Red A Stylist Must-read Book of 2018` This finely illustrated book is brimful of startling anecdotes about females who flouted traditional gender roles` Observer` Short, snappy & inspiring, these mini biographies celebrate women who headed out into the world determined to make a difference` Psychologies` Essential reading for anyone...this beautifully illustration collection...deserves to be framed in every woman`s living room
- an inspiration for any situation` Diva In this luminous volume, New York Times bestselling writer Julia Pierpont & artist Manjit Thapp match short, vibrant & surprising biographies with stunning full-colour portraits of secular female `saints`: champions of strength & progress. These women broke ground, broke ceilings & broke moulds
- including Maya Angelou
- Jane Austen
- Ruby Bridges
- Rachel Carson
- Shirley Chisholm
- Hillary Clinton
- Marie Curie & Irene Joliot Curie
- Isadora Duncan
- Amelia Earhart
- Artemisia Gentileschi
- Grace Hopper
- Dolores Huerta
- Frida Kahlo
- Billie Jean King
- Audre Lorde
- Wilma Mankiller
- Toni Morrison
- Michelle Obama
- Sandra Day O` Connor
- Sally Ride
- Eleanor Roosevelt
- Margaret Sanger
- Sappho
- Nina Simone
- Gloria Steinem
- Kanno Sugako
- Harriet Tubman
- Mae West
- Virginia Woolf
- Malala Yousafzai Open to any page & find daily inspiration & lasting delight.






























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` Fear less, hope more; eat less, chew more; … hate less, love more; & all good things are yours.` Scandinavian proverb Hygge – the now familiar Danish word for warmth, cosiness, peace & harmony – is something we all aspire to. This charming little book, filled with comforting"es & simple tips, will help you kindle this cosiness in your own life. Light a candle, snuggle up & celebrate the things that make life good. ...

Denmark is often said to be the happiest country in the world. That`s down to one thing: hygge. ` Hygge has been translated as everything from the art of creating intimacy to cosiness of the soul to taking pleasure from the presence of soothing things. My personal favourite is cocoa by candlelight...` You know hygge when you feel it. It is when you are cuddled up on a sofa with a loved one, or sharing comfort food with your closest friends. It is those crisp blue mornings when the light through your window is just right. Who better than Meik Wiking to be your guide to all things hygge? Meik is CEO of the Happiness Research Institute in Copenhagen & has spent years studying the magic of Danish life. In this beautiful, inspiring book he will help you be more hygge: from picking the right lighting & planning a dinner party through to creating an emergency hygge kit & even how to dress. Meik Wiking is the CEO of the Happiness Research Institute in Copenhagen. He is committed to finding out what makes people happy & has concluded that hygge is the magic ingredient that makes Danes the happiest nation in the world. ...

The Japanese talk about ikigai as `a reason to get up in the morning`. It is extraordinary that Japanese men`s longevity ranks 4th in the world, while Japanese women`s ranks 2nd. But perhaps this comes as no surprise when you know that the Japanese understanding of ikigai is embedded in their daily life & in absolutely everything that they do. In their professional careers, in their relationships with family members, in the hobbies they cultivate so meticulously. Ikigai is something that keeps one`s enthusiasm for life going, whether you are a cleaner of the famous Shinkansen bullet train, the mother of a newborn child or a Michelin-starred sushi chef. But how does one find ikigai? How does ikigai contribute to happiness? Neuroscientist & bestselling Japanese writer Ken Mogi provides an absorbing insight into this way of life, incorporating scientific research & first-hand experience, & providing a colourful narrative of Japanese culture at the same time. ...

`FORGET HYGGE. IT`S ALL ABOUT IKIGAI (THAT`S JAPANESE FOR A HAPPY LIFE)` The Times`WHEN IT COMES TO TRANSATLANTIC ASPIRATIONAL LIVING, IT`S NOW ALL ABOUT IKIGAI` ELLE`THE NEW LIFESTYLE MANTRA` Sunday Times Find out how to live a long & happy life thanks to the ikigai miracle, a Japanese philosophy that helps you find fulfilment, joy & mindfulness in everything you do. It is extraordinary that Japanese men`s longevity ranks 4th in the world, while Japanese women`s ranks 2nd. But perhaps this comes as no surprise when you know that the Japanese understanding of ikigai is embedded in their daily life & in absolutely everything that they do. In their professional careers, in their relationships with family members, in the hobbies they cultivate so meticulously. Ken Mogi identifies five key pillars to ikigai: Pillar 1: Starting small Pillar 2: Releasing yourself Pillar 3: Harmony & sustainability Pillar 4: The joy of little things Pillar 5: Being in the here & now The Japanese talk about ikigai as `a reason to get up in the morning`. It is something that keeps one`s enthusiasm for life going, whether you are a cleaner of the famous Shinkansen bullet train, the mother of a newborn child or a Michelin-starred sushi chef. The Five Pillars at the heart of everything they do. But how do you find your own ikigai? How does ikigai contribute to happiness? Neuroscientist & bestselling Japanese writer Ken Mogi provides an absorbing insight into this way of life, incorporating scientific research & first-hand experience, & providing a colourful narrative of Japanese culture & history along the way. ...

Did you know? * Annie Chapman`s uterus & Mary Jane Kelly`s heart were removed by the killer *A prince of England is amongst the suspects * Some believe the killings were covered up by the Masons The Jack the Ripper mystery is one of the greatest whodunnits the world has ever known. With a backdrop of swirling fog, top hats & dark alleys, it is easy to see why this fascinating tale still continues to capture the imagination. The Little Book of Jack the Ripper explores the world of Victorian London, examining the case from every angle & including witness statements, reports & the reactions of the press. Richly illustrated, it is a book that you can dip in & out of during the twilight hours (but only if you`re brave enough!). Compiled by the Whitechapel Society & drawing on their incredible expertise, it will delight true-crime enthusiasts everywhere. ...