The Little Book of Quiet takes a broad look at the need for, & the benefits of, achieving more quiet in your life. It takes a look at different personality types
- those who are inherently more disposed to an introverted nature (people who are more comfortable in the inner world of thought & feeling) & those of an extroverted nature (people of action & clamour). It looks at some of the people in history who are heard despite their quiet voices & personalities, for example: Gandhi, Nelson Mandela, Bill Gates, J.K. Rowling. In so doing it will show introverts how to harness their many positive qualities, & show extroverts how to allow more quiet into their lives. Now that everyone is constantly connected digitally 24/7, more emphasis is being placed on achieving higher emotional intelligence (EQ) to empathize & negotiate with others in a global economy
- in other words enhancing `people skills`. To be a good listener is considered a key people skill, & a basic requirement of being a good listener is to be quiet when the other person is talking. The book shows how an understanding of left-brain & right-brain thinking can help achieve a better balance between the two & how to recognise these same attributes in others. It explores ways of achieving more quiet in our lives & less troubled minds, through tips & exercises & through mindfulness & understanding.

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This twist on the traditional from East London sconoisseurs Liam & Grace of All` Scone features 30 uniquely scrumptious sweet & savoury scone recipes. Illustrated throughout with quirky black & white drawings, sweet recipes include Cherry & Almond Hearts, Raspberry Scones with Vanilla & Lychee Cream & Zingy Lemon with Mascarpone & Lemon Curd. Savoury treats include Pesto & Chorizo, Sundried Tomato & Jalapeno Swirls & Honey & Mustard Ploughmans scones. There are also mouthwatering twisted recipes for scone dough including such delights as Pistachio & Nutella Fancies, Monkey Butter Puddings, Good Morning Drop Scones with Bacon, Banana & Maple Syrup, & a winter-warming Steak & Ale Pie with a Cheesy Scone Lid. Bringing scones back to the forefront of 21st-century baking, these sensational recipes will have mouths watering & stomach`s rumbling all across the l&. ...

The Little Book of Scotland is a funny, fast-paced, fact-packed compendium of the sort of frivolous, fantastic or simply strange information which no-one will want to be without. Discover the most unusual crimes & punishments, eccentric inhabitants, famous sons & daughters & literally hundreds of other wacky facts. There is a mix of factual chapters & plenty of light-hearted little details which will amuse & surprise. A reference book & a quirky guide, this book can be dipped into time & time again to reveal something you never knew. ...

Bleeters come & bleeters go, they never, never stay -if it`s not raining nowmore rain is on the way. It`s widely reported that Eskimos have over 50 words for snow. Given the equivalent ubiquity of rain in Britain`s northern climes, it is not surprising that Scots have coined just as many (and possibly many more) expressions for the many different types of precipitation that fall from our skies. In this book Ron Butlin introduces 50 of the most colourful Scottish words for rain in humorous & memorable verse, imaginatively accompanied with illustrations by Tim Kirby. ...

Published in association with English Heritage, this fact-filled gift book is the perfect tribute to this iconic historical landmark, the best-known prehistoric monument in the world. With a history spanning 4, 500 years, the mystery that surrounds Stonehenge is still as forceful as ever. Many different theories have been put forward about who built it, when & why. Was it a place for studying the movements of the sun & moon? Was it a sacred meeting place? Was it a place of healing? The Neolithic stones attract over a million visitors a year & whatever their meaning for people today, Stonehenge is undoubtedly a spiritual & uplifting ancient landscape. In this small book full of wonders devoted to the enigmatic stones, you`ll find all the facts & figures you need to know: when the henge was built & why, who built it & why it was built where it was. You`ll learn about life in Neolithic times, what the Romans did for Stonehenge, famous visitors over the centuries
- both real & fictional, along with tales of the stones in popular culture
- from psychedelic rock music to feature films.

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The Little Book of Surrey is a funny, fast-paced, fact-packed compendium of the sort of frivolous, fantastic or simply strange information which no-one will want to be without. The county`s most unusual crimes & punishments, eccentric inhabitants, famous sons & daughters, royal connections & literally hundreds of wacky facts about Surrey`s landscape, towns & villages (plus some authentically bizarre bits of historic trivia), come together to make it essential reading for visitors & locals alike. ...

” The Little Book of Team GB” is the latest in Carlton Books` best-selling series of inspirational & humorous"es on a wide variety of topics. There are 175"es from athletes of all shapes & sizes on their Olympic successes, aspirations &, occasionally, failure, recalling their efforts & what it took qualify for the Olympic Games. Some"es are well known, such as an exhausted Steve Redgrave telling an interviewer after his fourth gold medal row, `I`ve had it. If anyone sees me near a boat they can shoot me`. (thankfully no one accepted the invitation before his fifth gold medall), others less so, but they will provide inspiration for budding athletes & bring back warm memories for many others. Come July & August 2012, there will, no doubt, be hundreds more to add to this collection. ...

The Little Book of The East End is a funny, fast-paced, fact-packed compendium of the sort of frivolous, fantastic or simply strange information which no-one will want to be without. Here we find out about the most unusual crimes & punishments, eccentric inhabitants, famous sons & daughters & literally hundreds of wacky facts (plus some authentically bizarre bits of historic trivia). A reference book & a quirky guide, this can be dipped in to time & time again to reveal something new about the people, the heritage, the secrets & the enduring fascination of the original home of the Cockney which is now far more diverse. A wonderful package & essential reading for visitors & locals alike. ...

How does the daisy express love? What did the heliotrope mean in the time of ancient Greece? Why do Christians associate the holly with Jesus? In Japan, what does the chrysanthemum embody? Why is the lily the representation of the Virgin Mary? How did the poppy end up being associated with sleep? Why was the hydrangea a symbol of betrayal for samurais? Since when does the narcissus embody vanity? This little book, illustrated with with beautiful retro-colour plates, explains in detail the symbolism held by 84 different flowers all over the world. ...

With 980 million passengers a year, more than 250 miles of track, literally hundreds of different stations & a history stretching back nearly 150 years, the world`s oldest underground railway might seem familiar, but actually, how well do you know it? Do you know, for example, who the Queen sat next to when she first went on the Tube in 1939? Or what they did with all the earth dug out to make way for the Piccadilly Line? Or indeed why it is that without the common shipworm, Teredo navalis, the Tube network might not even exist? Thought not. But now, with 10, 000 wacky facts at your fingertips, ” The Little Book of the London Underground” will tell you everything you need to know
- & plenty more that your probably don`t.
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