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Lost for Words: The Poetry of Mindfulness and Non-duality
by Martin WellsIn the early hours of almost every morning during the Covid lockdown in the months of March and April 2021, these poems began mysteriously arriving - like persistent early morning visitors. Curiously, the author's wife was absent for the whole of this time, and much to her amusement, in her place lay an open notebook, a blank page and a pen. Soon nearly 40 poems filled the notebook - Martin never having written poetry in his life before. Although the pandemic provides the foreground for this collection of poems, they have also been prompted by timeless universal themes, symbolised in a snowdrop, a park bench or an olive tree; found in conversations about love and life and death, in news items and random images. But most of all arising out of that deep longing for union and freedom at the source of each of us. The poems are about what it means to be alive and deeply connected to the natural world. In so doing they go to the heart of mindful living and non-dual wisdom.
The Way of the Lover: Sufism, Shamanism and the Spiritual Art of Love
by Ross HeavenThe latest from the Moon Books Classic series, The Way of The Lover combines medicine wheel teachings of &‘The Path of The Heart&’, with the poetry and hidden teachings of illumination within the words of the great Sufi love poet, Rumi. It explores the questions that concern every man and woman: What is True love? How can I be more loving in my relationships? Why do I find it so hard to give, forgive, or receive love? How do I know that my relationship is taking me where I want to go? Can I learn from my experiences of love? How do I deal with the pain of a broken heart? Can love help me grow and find greater happiness and satisfaction in life? Who am I, really, and what do I mean when I say that I want love?
Other Than Mother - Choosing Childlessness with Life in Mind: A Private Decision With Global Consequences
by KamalamaniChoosing to have children is a private decision with global consequences. Other Than Mother explores the decision-making process around not having children. It is in three parts: Part I The Worldly Winds explores the backdrop to deciding whether or not to have children, including the cultural changes brought about by a rise in voluntary/intentional childlessness. Part II A Private Decision with Global Consequences explores the pros and cons in the decision-making process, including ecological and environmental considerations. Part III New Horizons and Baby-sized Projects explores living with the decision.
Catherine of Braganza: Charles II's Restoration Queen
by Sarah-Beth WatkinsCatherine of Braganza, a Portuguese princess, married Charles II in 1662 and became the merry monarch's Restoration queen. Yet life for her was not so merry - she put up with the king's many mistresses and continuous plots to remove her from the throne. She lived through times of war, plague and fire. Catherine's marriage saw many trials and tribulations including her inability to produce an heir. Yet Charles supported his queen throughout the Restoration, remaining devoted to her no matter what. Outliving her husband, she ended up back in her home country and spent her final days as queen-regent of Portugal.
Changeling Quest: Children of the Fae
by Maria MoloneyThe full power of the freezing water crashed into them, knocking them off their feet, snatching Tara's breath away. She managed to hook one arm around the handrail, trying her best to hold onto Lucy with the other. As one side of the bridge collapsed, Lucy's feet scrabbled to keep a footing, but she slipped down the wooden planks. Tara lost her grip, but managed to grab Lucy's hand as she held it out. She was left dangling over the water. 'I can't hold on, Tara. Don't let me fall! Please don't let go!' Lucy begged, her hand beginning to slip from Tara's. There was no time to think. 'No, I won't let you go, Lucy.' With that, Tara let go of the handrail and they plunged together into the raging torrent. Tara realises there is something strange about herself when every time she goes into water her fingers begin to web and legs feel funny. But then her sister Niamh is a changeling, a fairy child exchanged for a human child ten years before. Now it's time for Niamh to return to her own world, and Tara and friends, Lucy and Jared, intend to go with her.
Practically Pagan - An Alternative Guide to Health & Well-being
by Irisanya MoonYour health and well-being is valuable, and the actions you take to care for your beautiful self are a gift and a sacred prayer of intention. You are precious. Your body is precious. Your mind is precious. Your heart is precious. With your actions, with your connection to yourself, you create a foundation that can weather all that comes before you. Perhaps you have been told otherwise. Perhaps you have believed otherwise, that somehow, some way, you are less than worthy of love and care. Perhaps you know you are worthy of love and care and beauty, but need to be reminded or given permission. I want to tell you that your health, your well-being is valuable. And the actions you take to care for your beautiful self are a gift and a sacred prayer of intention. Welcome to Practically Pagan - An Alternative Guide to Health & Well-being in which we will encounter ways to care for our health and explore strategies to support ourselves as magical and powerful beings. An Alternative Guide to Health and Well-being is the second volume in an exciting new lifestyle series from Moon Books, which offers body, mind and planet-friendly alternatives for everyday tasks.
Essence of Reality: A Clear Awareness of How Works
by Thomas NehrerThe Essence of Reality is the most perceptive, exacting look at the flow of Reality ever. Rarely has a human glimpsed beyond the confines of the self-aware mind to see the interactive flow of mind-value into Reality. Thomas Nehrer here goes beyond a glimpse to specify that flow, depicting Consciousness explicitly. The Essence of Reality illustrates that all of one's life - health, success, authority, abundance - reflect one's inner nature, leading the reader to see exactly how that works. It gives explicit tools for delving into limiting mindsets to accomplish real change.
7 Myths About Love Actually: The Journey
by Mike GeorgeMike George takes you on a journey to the very heart of your life where love lives and has always lived. Along the way he dispels the myths about love, clearly defines and locates love, and reveals exactly why we are all so &‘emotionally confused&’ about love.
The Man Who Drew Triangles: Magician, Mystic, or Out of His Mind?
by Haraldur Erlendsson Keith HagenbachOlaf, a 27-year-old Icelander, arrives in England on June 8th 2011 convinced he has been sent on a spiritual quest which involves scaling Scafell on Midsummer Night. Immediately arousing the suspicion of the authorities, he finds himself sectioned. He becomes a patient of Patricia, a 40-year-old psychiatrist from Co Mayo, who in the aftermath of an acrimonious divorce is struggling to cope with a manipulative medical director, an excessive caseload, disturbed teenage son Colm and a painful estrangement from daughter Caitlin. Patricia slowly unearth's Olaf's history of traumatic loss, including the death of his father during childhood, and the recent, unexplained disappearance of his young son. While Olaf appears steeped in esoteric knowledge and wisdom and enjoys a profound connection to nature, he lays claim to supernatural gifts and powers which Patricia concludes are largely illusory. She feels compelled to reconsider her views, however, when it becomes clear that the interactions with this young patient coincide with a series of significant and positive changes in her own attitude to and experience of life...
Green Dot: Shortlisted for the 2025 British Book Awards Debut Fiction Book of the Year
by Madeleine GrayA BEST BOOK OF 2024 IN STYLIST, DAILY MAIL, THE i PAPER, IRISH TIMES, SUNDAY TIMES AND RED SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2025 BRITISH BOOK AWARDS DEBUT FICTION BOOK OF THE YEAR 'ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS YOU WILL READ ALL YEAR' ELIZABETH DAY'BRILLIANT. WHAT A WRITER' NIGELLA LAWSON'INCREDIBLY FUNNY' CAITLIN MORAN'WONDERFUL' GILLIAN ANDERSON'THIS YEAR'S SORROW AND BLISS' DAILY MAILHera is in her mid-twenties, which seems young to everyone except people in their mid-twenties.Since leaving school, she has been trying to kick and scream into existence a life she cares about, but with little success so far.Until she meets Arthur.He works with her, he is older than her, he is also married. But in her soulless office - the large cold room she feels destined to spend her life in - he is a source of much-needed sustenance.And though Hera has previously dated women, she soon falls headlong into a workplace romance that will quickly consume her life.Laugh-out-loud funny, deeply moving and whip smart, Green Dot is a story about the terrible allure of wanting something that promises nothing and the winding, torturous, often hilarious journey we take in deciding who we are and who we want to be.'IF YOU LIKED FLEABAG YOU WILL LOVE GREEN DOT' PANDORA SYKES'YOU'LL TEAR THROUGH THE PAGES' HEAT MAGAZINE'STAGGERINGLY GOOD AND WICKEDLY FUNNY' THE SATURDAY PAPER'THE DEBUT OF THE YEAR' i PAPER
Aliens: Mystifying True Stories of Alleged Alien Encounters
by Jamie KingThis intriguing anthology examines incidents that were so puzzling they led witnesses to draw one inevitable conclusion: that aliens really do exist. Inside you will discover some of the most mysterious reports of UFO sightings, close encounters and alien abductions from across the globe.
How to Unplug Your Child NEW EDITION: 101 Ways to Help Kids Turn Off Their Gadgets and Enjoy Real Life
by Liat Hughes JoshiThis sanity-saving collection of ideas and practical advice will help your child swap their screens for the sunshine and embrace a more balanced and fulfilling lifestylePacked with a variety of fun, screen-free activities for both indoors and out, at home and on the go, this book is your go-to-guide for entertaining children offline in the digital age. Split into bite-size chapters, How to Unplug Your Child will provide you with a host of imaginative suggestions to try after school, at the weekend and especially during those long holidays.Whether it's getting creative with food and cooking, exploring nature and science or trying arts and crafts, any one of these simple activities will encourage your child to enjoy the numerous benefits of reduced screen exposure, from improved sleep quality and posture to deeper relationships and enhanced mental well-being.With a positive and informative tone, this book will provide you with all the know-how you need to help your family unwind, recharge and reconnect with the world around them.
How to Grow Your Emotional Intelligence: Practical Tips and Guided Exercises to Boost Your EQ
by Summersdale PublishersLearn how to manage your emotions and improve your people skills with this book, which is bursting with advice on emotional intelligence and how to harness itHow to Grow Your Emotional Intelligence is a practical guide filled with tips to help you hone your skills in the four key areas of emotional intelligence.
How to Lead a Badass Business From Your Heart: The Permission You've Been Waiting For To Birth Your Vision And Spread Your Glitter In The World
by Makenzie MarzluffHow To Lead A Badass Business From The Heart is a blueprint for conscious entrepreneurs to bring their business to life in a way that is entirely rooted in the heart. While the old paradigm of business rooted in fear and greed has left most of the spiritual community terrified of capitalism, money, and success, this book grants full permission back to the visionaries and light-workers that are here to restore the heart on our planet through their creations.
Compass Points - Get Your Act Together: Writing A Stand-up Comedy Routine
by Jenny RocheConfidence is essential for any stand--up comic and having confidence in your material is the first step to having greater confidence on stage. It is said that proper preparation makes for professional performance and this book provides the tools to achieve this, offering down-to-earth practical advice and a logical progression from identifying your stage persona, thinking about your audience and the craft of honing comedy material to fit your persona and audience, through to structuring your stand-up set, preparing for when things might go wrong, and last but not least -- progressing your career. Get Your Act Together is a book for anyone who wants to be serious about becoming a stand-up comic and wants to do it well.
Coarse Witchcraft Trilogy
by Suzanne RuthvenCoarse Witchcraft is a squint-eyed look at what passes for Craft in many modern groups and just how much of the teaching has been dumbed down so that everyone can acquire rank and have a "crack at the priesthood". This blind grope for titles, rank and public acclaim have replaced the enlightened quest for genuine wisdom and ability, while the old Witch-magic is practised by fewer and fewer of those who would call themselves Witches. There are also those who insist on being recognised as instant Adepts in a system that takes years of study and preparation -- but book-learning is not enough as many have found to their cost when confronted by real Old Crafters. Coarse Witchcraft is a no-holds-barred view of what is going on today in many Craft circles. Hopefully, those who read this book will laugh, and realise that it is possible to mix mirth and magic, while still retaining respect for oneself and the Old Ways.
No Time and Nowhere: A Non-Physical World Behind this One
by Fergus HindsWhy do so many people believe in an Invisible World behind this one? Scientists a parallel universe? Religions an afterlife? Others &‘just something'? Perhaps for observations we cannot explain? Some are psychological, e.g. the nature, storage, and conveyance of the information implicit in 'ghosts', hunches, premonitions and hypnosis; and some are material – the behaviour of particles on a very small scale in physics laboratories. Each hints at spatial or temporal derangement. Space and Time are the indivisible foundations of physics. Everything that exists has a location and duration; physics concerns nothing without both. We can suppose the universe bound not by a physical framework of space-time but as containing within itself all Space and all Time - with a little more besides. Another world is not a baseless idea.
The Art of Freedom: A Guide To Awakening
by Michael DamianThe Art of Freedom: A Guide to Awakening is a short, powerful book that focuses upon the principles of deep spirituality and enlightenment. Clarifying the nature of genuine awakening, it considers how we approach it with gradual insight and self-inquiry, and what the long-term impact and expression of awakening looks like. The Art of Freedom expresses both the clear mind and compassionate heart of awakening.
The Life and Death of Sophie Stark
by Anna North'If The Girl on the Train was the woman of 2015, then Sophie Stark is this year's model. Anna North's novel, The Life and Death of Sophie Stark, has been a hit in America, with Lena Dunham describing its protagonist as a "totally unforgettable female antihero". Out now - soon every girl on every train will be reading it' Sunday TimesWho is the real Sophie Stark? The Life and Death of Sophie Stark is the story of an enigmatic film director, told by the six people who loved her most. Brilliant, infuriating, all-seeing and unknowable, Sophie Stark makes films said to be 'more like life than life itself'. But her genius comes at a terrible cost: to her husband, to the brother she left behind, and to an actress who knows too much. With shades of We Are All Completely Beside Ourselves, A Visit from the Goon Squad and Where'd You Go, Bernadette, it combines a uniquely appealing sensibility with a compulsively page-turning plot.'Thriller-paced, with mysteries revealed at every turn. The great mystery at the centre is Sophie Stark, a totally unforgettable female anti-hero who conforms to absolutely none of our expectations and suffers deeply for it' Lena Dunham'North is a natural, butter-smooth storyteller' Maggie Shipstead, author of SEATING ARRANGEMENTS'I read THE LIFE AND DEATH OF SOPHIE STARK with my heart in my mouth. Not only a dissection of genius and the havoc it can wreak, but also a thunderously good story' Emma Donoghue, author of ROME'Jennifer Egan, eat your heart out' Sam Baker'A captivating portrait of the artist as a young woman. It's a story that examines the notion of artistic legacy and meditates on the ethics involved in film-making and storytelling' THE INDEPENDENT'Gripping and graceful' THE GUARDIAN'The year's must read' GLAMOUR
Sort Your Shit Out: How to Change Your Life by Tidying Up Your Stuff and Sorting Out Your Head Space
by Vicki Jane VrintDiscover practical hacks and invaluable tips to help you conquer the chaos of everyday life, one step at a timeWhether you're drowning in a sea of physical clutter, tangled in a web of scattered goals, or overwhelmed by the mental chaos, this book has your back.This simple, no-nonsense guide isn't just about tidying up; it's a life-changing toolkit for untangling the mess in both your physical and mental space. The super-achievable ideas in these pages will help you organize your stuff and organize your life for a more focused, intentional, and streamlined existence.Inside you will find practical solutions to help you:- Tackle the different categories of clutter in your home, one by one- Manage your time and set helpful, achievable routines for ultimate well-being- Conquer financial challenges and fine-tune your spending for peace of mind- Create simple systems for keeping your clothes, paperwork, gadgets (and much more!) in orderSay goodbye to the overwhelm and say hello to a revitalized sense of control.
I Love You So Mush: Punderful Ways to Say "I Love You"
by Summersdale PublishersBursting with adorable illustrations and punderful phrases, this illustrated keepsake will make the perfect gift for that special someone to let them know how much you care. Whether you want your message to be loving, moving or just plain funny, these pages offer a charming collection of the most unique ways to say those three little words.
Lady Killers: Shocking True Stories of the World's Most Barbaric Female Murderers
by Jamie KingCunning, sadistic and deadly - the world's most notorious lady killers are brought together in this shocking true crime compendiumWhat drives women to kill? Is it love, power, revenge? There is something both disturbing and fascinating about female murderers - how those perceived as the "gentler" sex can commit such atrocities. In truth, women have been the perpetrators of many violent crimes throughout history, and this book uncovers the lethal instincts of lady killers.Filled with shocking true stories of female murderers across the globe, this anthology details their motives, crimes and victims and delves into the psychology of the killers' minds. Cases span from poisonings to strangulations and shootings to stabbings, each crime a display of the cruelty of infamous femme fatales.Whatever their motive - be it a crime of passion or an act of vengeance - this true crime compendium covers the heinous acts of the most monstrous women in the world. Whether you're a true crime follower or simply curious, let the stories of these lady killers satiate your appetite for the macabre.
The School of Photography: The ultimate introduction to photographic practice
by Marc NewtonThe School of Photography: Beginner's Guide will take the beginner photographer to an advanced level in no time and fill any gaps in photography knowledge that may be holding you back from reaching your full potential. You'll be able to use your camera confidently in all the manual modes and apply the knowledge gained to any situation. The book will make you feel completely confident and ensure your shots stack up against any professional-looking photography.It's for people who want to take photography more seriously and will suit beginners, keen enthusiasts or anyone looking to make photography their profession. This book will put an end to any confusion, while giving you accurate and thorough knowledge in photography.Topics covered include:- Camera kits and equipment- Working in manual settings- Composition- Apertures and depth of field- Shutter speeds- Night photography
The Little Protein Cookbook: Recipes and Advice for Reaping the Rewards of a High-Protein Diet
by Taylor SpencerDiscover a diet as delicious as it is healthy with this informative, bite-sized introductionThere is a host of health benefits to a high-protein diet. It can support you on your weight-loss journey, facilitate growth and strength, and leave you feeling fuller for longer. Whatever your protein goal, this book will be your go-to-guide to understanding how the diet works, what it can do for you and, of course, how to bridge the gap between nutritious and delicious.As well as a variety of healthy, mouth-watering recipes that will keep you nourished morning, noon and night, this little book will answer all the essential questions, explaining:- Why protein is important and how it can improve your well-being- The respective benefits of meat and plant protein- The dos and don'ts of a high-protein diet- How to track your protein intakeAnd much more!Whether you're a health and fitness enthusiast or just looking to explore your choices, you too can reap the rewards of a high-protein diet.
Outlawed: The Reese Witherspoon Book Club Pick
by Anna NorthINSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERA REESE WITHERSPOON BOOK CLUB PICKMAJOR TV ADAPTATION IN DEVELOPMENT BY AMY ADAMS'Calling it The Handmaid's Tale crossed with Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid goes some way to describe this novel's memorable world, but it is also wholly its own' KIRKUS '2021 is already a year that could use a little joy. Here to provide some is Outlawed . . . It's an absolute romp and contains basically everything I want in a book: witchy nuns, heists, a marriage of convenience, and a midwife trying to build a bomb out of horse dung' Vox 'Outlawed sets a high bar for the 12 months of publishing still to come . . . It upends the tropes of the traditionally macho and heteronormative genre while also being a rip-snortin' good read, too' THE WEEK (Most Anticipated Books of the Year) 'North is a riveting storyteller . . . Reader, you are in for a real treat' JENNY ZHANG'Fans of Margaret Atwood and Cormac McCarthy finally get the Western they deserve' ALEXIS COE 'A thrilling tale eerily familiar but utterly transformed ... In North's galloping prose, it's a fantastically cinematic adventure that turns the sexual politics of the Old West inside out' WASHINGTON POST 'A western unlike any other, Outlawed features queer cowgirls, gender nonconforming robbers and a band of feminists that fight against the grain for autonomy, agency and the power to define their own worth' MS. 'A grand, unforgettable tale' ESMÉ WEIJUN WANG In the year of our Lord 1894, I became an outlaw.On the day of her wedding-dance, Ada feels lucky. She loves her broad-shouldered, bashful husband and her job as an apprentice midwife.But her luck will not last. It is every woman's duty to have a child, to replace those that were lost in the Great Flu. And after a year of marriage and no pregnancy, in a town where barren women are hanged as witches, Ada's survival depends on leaving behind everything she knows.She joins up with the notorious Hole in the Wall Gang. Its leader, a charismatic preacher-turned-robber, known to all as The Kid, wants to create a safe haven for women outcast from society. But to make this dream a reality, the Gang hatches a treacherous plan. And Ada must decide whether she's willing to risk her life for the possibility of a new kind of future for them all.