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It Takes One to Tango ["How I Rescued My Marriage with (Almost) No Help from My Spouse--And How You Can, Too"] by Winifred M. Reilly

$26.99 NZD

Category: Self Improvement

Lucky Bitch: A Guide for Exceptional Women to Create Outrageous Success by Denise Duffield-Thomas

$24.00 NZD

Category: Self Improvement

Can you learn to be lucky?Self-made millionaire Denise Duffield-Thomas not only believes this is possible, she knows it's possible. From being broke, hating her office job and generally having a life that made her completely miserable, Denise went on to travel the world and make all of her dreams come t rue within the space of a few years. She attracted more than half a million dollars- worth of free travel, scholarships, prizes and bank errors in her favour, and in this book she reveals how you can do the same.Whether you're already lucky and want to attract even more into your life, or you feel like your luck is just about to run out, Lucky Bitch will show you how to take action in areas of your life that are lacking in magic.With her trademark humour and encouragement, Denise gives clear and effective instructions based on the principles of the Law of Attraction to get you closer to living your dream life. You'll also learn the 'Ten Lucky Bitch Commandments' and how to use them to create luck in all areas of life, including business and money.This book has already changed the lives of tens of thousands of women. Now it has the potential to change yours. If you've been asking for an answer or a miracle, this book is it ...Show more

Keeping it Real: Love Your Body, Love Your Life by Makaia Carr

$38.00 NZD

Category: Self Improvement

'I want to create a ripple effect - a wave of body positivity.' Inspirational blogger Makaia Carr left school at 16 and was pregnant with her first child a year later. In her own words, she was a 'Maori teen mum from the 'Naki' who others expected to end up on the DPB. Instead she worked her way up thro ugh the fashion industry, launched her own online fitness community and clothing brand, and is now in demand as a motivational speaker and social media influencer. She has overcome depression and what she now recognises was an unhealthy relationship with her body, to promote a message of self-love and empowerment.In Keeping it Real, Makaia openly shares her struggles and the strategies that help her to maintain a positive body image and outlook. Her story is a reminder that physical and emotional well-being starts with self-acceptance. As she says, 'self-loathing is imprisonment; self-love is liberation'. ...Show more

Notes to Self: On Style, Confidence and Loving Your Body by Leanne Mulcahy

$15.00 NZD

Category: Self Improvement

Wardrobe meltdowns, identity crisis and low self-esteem are the invisible challenges women face every day. Their clothes don't fit and they buy more and more and more in the hope that it will change how they feel when they look in the mirror. Notes to Self is a must-read for women who want to rediscover what it means to embrace who they really are and become fearless about showing up each day while learning to love their bodies regardless of the imperfections they see. Leanne Mulcahy's easy to read reflections on style, confidence and loving your body act as bite-sized reminders that you are perfect just as you are. In Notes to Self, she shares her personal story in refreshingly honest notes to self that have endeared her to women around the world. Prepare for laugh out loud moments as she invites readers hitch up their bra straps, gather their girlfriends and get out of their own way as they discover what lays beneath their clothes. ...Show more

Embrace Yourself by Taryn Brumfitt

$40.00 NZD

Category: Self Improvement

"Your body is not an ornament--it is the vehicle to your dreams." When was the last time you wore a bikini without a care in the world? Did a cannonball in the pool? Or participated in an activity that gave you such a thrill you almost wet your pants? (Or you actually did ) Taryn Brumfitt--Director of award winning documentary Embrace and fiercely passionate champion of women--has inspired more than a million people across the world to embrace their bodies. Her message is urgent, critical, and incredibly inspiring. Learn to accept your body for all the wonderful gifts it brings you and reject the destructive fake images we are bombarded with every day. Embrace Yourself is the ultimate "how to" guide to loving your body at every shape and size. Do you hate your body and want to learn how to let go of the unhappiness it brings? Do you just want to reach a greater sense of body-loving nirvana? If the answer is yes, then this book might just change your life. It's time to access your joy. It's time to Embrace Yourself. ...Show more

Lost Connections: Uncovering the Real Causes of Depression and the Unexpected Solutions by Johann Hari

$29.99 NZD

Category: Self Improvement

The New York Times bestseller from the author of Chasing the Scream, offering a radical new way of thinking about depression and anxiety.What really causes depression and anxiety--and how can we really solve them? Award-winning journalist Johann Hari suffered from depression since he was a child and sta rted taking antidepressants when he was a teenager. He was told that his problems were caused by a chemical imbalance in his brain. As an adult, trained in the social sciences, he began to investigate whether this was true--and he learned that almost everything we have been told about depression and anxiety is wrong.Across the world, Hari found social scientists who were uncovering evidence that depression and anxiety are not caused by a chemical imbalance in our brains. In fact, they are largely caused by key problems with the way we live today. Hari's journey took him from a mind-blowing series of experiments in Baltimore, to an Amish community in Indiana, to an uprising in Berlin. Once he had uncovered nine real causes of depression and anxiety, they led him to scientists who are discovering seven very different solutions--ones that work.It is an epic journey that will change how we think about one of the biggest crises in our culture today. His TED talk, "Everything You Think You Know About Addiction Is Wrong," has been viewed more than eight million times and revolutionized the global debate. This book will do the same. ...Show more

Work, Passion, Power: Strategies For A Working Life You Will Love by Harre, Max & Frances

$34.99 NZD

Category: Self Improvement

Today's work and career patterns are being disrupted with various threats. This book explains: How to thrive in work in spite of rapid change. Decision-making strategies for long-term success. Mindset tools for challenges in career development. Practical steps for making your career matter to you and fu ture-proofing your career with passion. ...Show more

Stories of Manhood by Steve Biddulph (Editor)

$22.99 NZD

Category: Self Improvement

The bestselling author of Raising Boys brings together an eclectic range of stories of men's experiencesBy turns powerful, heartbreaking, wise, and funny, these essays and other works of nonfiction break down the narrow stereotypes associated with manhood. contributors include Peter Carey, Bill Bryson, Michael Leunig, Elliot Perlman, Leo Schofield, and Bob Ellis among others. The wide variety of perspectives include an international best-selling author looking back on a loss he ran away from, a widowed father learning to overcome his grief and demonstrate to his sons how to love again, a man caring for his aging father while living on a remote island, a young father having to choose between his sick daughter and the wrath of his boss, and a soldier reflecting on his experiences in East Timor. Written with raw honesty, insight, and humor, these stories reflect the often hidden, emotional depths of men as they face the ups and downs of life. ...Show more

F It, I'm 50! - Reflections from the Rearview Mirror by Margot Potter

$49.99 NZD

Category: Self Improvement

We're over 50, and we're just getting started! It's never too late to forge a new path. Margot Potter is here to tell us there is life after 50-real, soulful, magical, beautiful life. With a "nasty woman" attitude, she shares the straight truth about navigating midlife without compromise. While letting it all hang out and down past her knees without apology, she's engraved your invitation to the after-party! Glitter up those eyelids and rave on, darling! Book jacket. ...Show more

The Ultimate Survival Guide to Being a Girl by Christina De Witte

$21.90 NZD

Category: Self Improvement

Ith friends, social media, body image, and more, navigating young adulthood can seem impossible, Follow Instagram's loveable Chrostin as she provides humorous and relatable advice for all of the struggles you face, like: Sticking up for yourself, Dealing with your body, Creating your own fashion, Eating food that's good for you, Coping with trolls and bullies, Surviving a breakup, Loving who you are, Hilarious and sincere, this is the guide you need to make it through high school and life. Book jacket. ...Show more

Rewording the Brain by David Astle

$32.99 NZD

Category: Self Improvement

Master wordsmith and crossword king David Astle scientifically proves how cryptic crosswords can ward off dementia.

Make Yourself Cozy - A Guide for Practicing Self-Care by Katie Vaz

$24.99 NZD

Category: Self Improvement

Freshly baked bread. Cloud-like pillows. Lavender tea. Katie Vaz's book on self-care shows readers how slow, cozy warmth can help them deal with the anxieties and challenges of everyday life. Filled with tips for creating the perfect atmosphere of coziness (super soft blankets, fluffy robes, and somethi ng binge-worthy on TV) as well as sweet, gentle prompts that inspire readers to fill in their own content ("Fill these clouds with words that make you feel light and free"), this book encourages all of us to slow down and find joy in the little things. ...Show more