The latest in Martin Baxendale's popular series of cartoon gift-books takes a fun look at the ups & downs of relationships. Based (very loosely!) on the author's own experiences it offers hilarious advice on how to avoid the pitfalls & make relationships better. An ideal fun gift-book for birthdays engagements weddings Christmas etc this follows Martin's recent success with The Hangover Survival Guide" which proved a very popular Christmas gift-book." ...

Do you feel stressed out? Want to relax quickly & let go of unhelpful tension in your life? These super-quick easy & effective strategies based on the principles of NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) will help you chill out & feel better in minutes whether youre stressed about work having trouble unwinding on holiday or simply want to enjoy your life more. You will discover how to: make instant changes to reduce feelings of stress & fear; schedule time to worry as well as time to switch off so you can relax & let go; gain perspective on stressful situations; make changes to the way you deal with long-term stress; & much more. From simple physical exercises to easy-to-do mental strategies Tony Wrightons techniques will help you deal with specific issues in every area of your life & will allow you to relax & feel great. ...

Using guided meditations based around traditional stories this is a gentle & fun way of introducing older children to the world of meditation & relaxation. It is designed to counteract some of the tensions with which we are all familiar at the end of a busy day & offer parent & children together some quality time to relax & share. The meditations & visualisations aim to develop childrens imagination & provide them with skills that will be invaluable for the rest of their life. ...

This work based on an established technique already used by athletes & teachers of dance called ideokinesis is about how to transfer pain permanently into well-being. Were stressed out & have no time. & once again our necks are sore & our shoulders are tense. What can we do to become more permanently flexible & to face daily challenges more calmly & without tension. The exercises in this book developed by Eric Franklin make it possible to become loose & relaxed in a playful way & to discover increased lightness in both body & soul. The exercises can be used to target specific problems but are also very effective in transforming pain into well-being. Imagery & touch are the keys to this unique approach to eliminating stiffness & pain in the neck & shoulders with simple & effective exercises that can be done at home on the job or while travelling. Experiment with the variety of techniques presented & choose those that work the best. Sufferers of upper body pain will learn how to detect & eradicate early signs of tension. Understand the connection between emotional states & tension. Survive stressful situations calmly & without tensing a muscle. Discover how improving the alignment of the head neck & shoulders will ease the strain on muscles & joints & promote an aura of confidence & health. ...

New ways to embrace relaxation every day! Relaxation For Dummies provides a straightforward guide to understanding the importance of relaxation in our readers day-to-day lives. Covering a variety of simple relaxation techniques including meditation breathing techniques hypnotherapy guided imagery & yoga this book shows readers how to use physical & emotional relaxation to combat a range of issues including stress anxiety phobias & fears. The book is accompanied by an audio CD that provides accompanying relaxation exercises for readers to follow. Relaxation For Dummies:* Shows readers how to understand the meaning of relaxation* Provides relaxation strategies to help you take it easy* Teaches the benefits of healthy breathing* Allows the reader to harness the powers of Yoga Pilates & Tai Chi to increase well-being ...

In need of a relaxing time out from the stresses of daily life? What better way to unwind & escape from it all than with this spa day package that

Includes:: a 30 minute treatment? Whats more you can take a friend along with you free of charge to enjoy the spas leisure & relaxation facilities for the day. You can choose between two of the most popular spa treatments either a facial or massage. You will then have the rest of the day to make the most of the facilities including the swimming pool & enjoy the Jacuzzi sauna & steam room.

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The first in an irresistible erotic emotionally charged romance trilogy for fans of FIFTY SHADES OF GREY & BARED TO YOU of a powerful man whos never heard no a fiery woman who says yes on her own terms & an unforgettable indecent proposal... He was the one man I couldnt avoid. & the one man I couldnt resist. Damien Stark could have his way with any woman. He was sexy confident & commanding: anything he wanted he got. & what he wanted was me. Our attraction was unmistakable almost beyond control but as much as I ached to be his I feared the pressures of his demands. Submitting to Damien meant I had to bare the darkest truth about my past
- & risk breaking us apart. But Damien was haunted too. & as our passion came to obsess us both his secrets threatened to destroy him
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This is a comprehensive & highly accessible self-help book for stress & anxiety. It examines the nature of stress & anxiety before going on to cover a range of strategies & approaches for dealing with them
- the authors recognise that every individual is different & will choose different options. Case studies are included the issue of medication is addressed & the importance of a healthy lifestyle is highlighted. Release Your Worries" draws on the clinical research & teaching experience of the authors & makes use of the most up-to-date psychological approaches including CBT Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) & Narrative & Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT)."
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Saturday afternoon: youre with the kids in the garden when the phone rings. Its your best friend from school. Someone you havent seen for a few years. It should be a friendly call catching up on old times. But its not. This call is different. Your friend is panting with fear his breaths coming in tortured ragged gasps. Someone is inflicting terrible pain on him. He cries out & then he utters six words that will change your life forever...the first two lines of your address. ...

A must-read thriller from Dean Koontz -- the worldwide bestseller of over 400 million copies. RELENTLESS is a pulse-pounding page-turning race to the finish. It looked like just a bad review. But perhaps it was a death threat! Being a writer is a dangerous business. When Cubby Greenwich receives a scathing review for his latest bestseller by the feared & therefore revered critic Shearman Waxx he is determined to take no notice of it. But Fate carries him right into Waxxs path. What began as an innocent & unexpected encounter is about to trigger an inferno of violence. For Shearman Waxx is not merely a ferocious literary enemy but a ruthless sociopath & now he is intent on destroying Cubby & everything he holds dear: his home his wife his young son & every hope he had in the world. The terror has only just begun & it will be relentless! ...