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Pilates (Collins Gem)
￥38.36
A clear practical introduction to Pilates. This form of exercise has been growing in popularity and is now being recommended by osteopaths, physiotherapists and GPs as one of the safest forms of exercise today. Gem Pilates demonstrates the various exercises with illustrated step-by-step instructions for easy use at home. A clear introduction to what Pilates is, how it has developed since it was invented by Jospeh Pilates in the 1920s, and how it works on keeping the body strong and healthy and improving posture and alignment. What to expect in a Pilates class and the equipment used in the gym. Step by step instructions to over 20 movements that you can practise at home on a mat with minimal equipment. The basic principles of Pilates: ? Centring ? Alignment ? Breathing ? Control ? Precision ? Flowing Movement ? Relaxation.
15-Minute Yoga (Collins Gem)
￥38.36
Bite-sized yoga that fits in with your everyday life and gives instant results. Get all the benefits from yoga by practising for just 15-minutes during your normal working day. Whether at home, in the office, at classes – all you need is 15 minutes to make a difference to your life. ? Brief introduction to hatha yoga, and its benefits ? When and where to practise yoga ? Breathing and relaxation ? 15-minute morning yoga exercises (to wake you up and focus your mind and body) ? 15-minute evening/after work yoga exercises (to help you wind down) ? 15-minute bedtime yoga exercises (to help you relax, overcome insomnia and put the events of a busy day into perspective) The 15-minute sessions within each section can be practised by all levels from beginner to advanced, and you can choose the time of day, which best fits your lifestyle to practice. Just decide which session suits you or vary them.
Reflexology (Collins Gem)
￥34.14
Reflexology is increasing in popularity as more people turn towards natural forms of medicine. This is a practical introduction, full of diagrams, photographs and clear advice on using reflexology to treat medical problems. The basis of reflexology is that areas in the foot correspond to different parts of the body. The art of reflexology is to recognise any imbalances and correct them through manipulation. The book starts with an introduction to the origin of reflexology and then covers ? How reflexology works ? The reflex areas of the feet ? The position of the reflex areas ? How to give treatment ? General advice on treatment ? The complete treatment to cover the whole body from the brain to the lymphatic system ? Specific treatments for particular ailments ? Possible reactions to treatment Let this Collins Gem introduce you to the theory and practice of reflexology. It gives you a clear, step-by-step guidance to help you understand and practice the benefits of reflexology.
GI: How to succeed using the Glycemic Index diet (Collins Gem)
￥34.14
Gem GI is a clear introduction to what a GI diet is and how it works. It explains the difference between the glycemic index of a food and its glycemic load. The GI food counter rates hundreds of foods using a simple traffic-light system: red for foods to avoid, amber for foods to eat occasionally and green for foods to focus on. Contains a clear introduction to GI diets and how they work. Cuts through the jargon associated with technical sounding terms such as glycemic index and loads. The food rater operates as in the Gem Calorie and Carb counters giving the GI rating as well as calories and carbs for hundreds of different foods. Provides tips and advice on how to use GI dieting most effectively and helps you maintain a healthy eating regime. There is also a useful guide to what to choose when eating at your favourite Chinese, Italian, Mexican, etc, restaurants.
Only Fat People Skip Breakfast: The Refreshingly Different Diet Book
￥63.18
Do all your dieting attempts end in failure? Do you ever intend to eat one biscuit but actually polish off the packet? Does your weight vary enormously depending on how 'good' you've been? If this sounds like you, it won't for much longer! Take control of your eating habits with Lee Janogly and break free from the binge-diet-crave-binge cycle. The reason why diets don't work for so many people is that they are actually binge eaters. This means that they can diet reasonably successfully until they get a taste of one of their trigger foods, whereupon they lose all self-control and eat as much food as they can physically cram in. The result is that a binger will be on a permanent see-saw of weight loss and weight gain, accompanied by varying degrees of guilt, anger, depression and frustration.
Anxiety Toolbox: The Complete Fear-Free Plan
￥100.06
This edition does not include a CD. Gloria Thomas, whose methods are highly recommended by The Sunday Times, Red and Zest, brings you an extremely practical book to overcome your fears, phobias and anxieties. Using her skills as a master NLP practitioner, hypnotherapist and Reiki master she shows you how to take control of your fears even in the most demanding trigger situations. ? 70-80 per cent of the population suffer from an anxiety-related condition in the form of fear, phobia or panic attack. These can have a devastating effect on people’s lives, holding them back and making them feel isolated and depressed. ? Using her unique combination of skills as a master NLP practitioner, Thought Field Therapist, Hypnotherapist and Reiki Master, former sufferer Gloria Thomas gives readers the tools they need to take control of their fears in even the most knee-trembling situations and banish them forever. ? Covers specific trigger situations, such as crowds, air travel, conference speaking, visiting the dentist, agoraphobia, being on your own, the dark, etc, as well as first aid ‘what to do during an anxiety or panic attack’. ? Gloria’s techniques include thought field therapy, cognitive/behavioural techniques, visualization, affirmation, self-hypnosis *s, breathing, anchoring, Reiki methods, etc. ? Morale-boosting real-life stories Please note that this edition does not include a CD.
A Witch Alone: Thirteen moons to master natural magic
￥80.25
This book carries on the tradition of the solo village witch emphasizing white rather than black magic. It is a practical manual of instruction for those who choose the solo path of study and particularly stresses the importance of being in tune with nature. As there are approximately 13 moons each year – the book is divided into 13 parts. Each section is aimed at lasting from the new moon to the dark to make the student fully aware of the changing power in the tides of the sea and the tides of the self. The moon-long sections deal with a variety of traditional arts, skills and mental exercises which enables the aspiring witch to discover the inner world of magic inside him/herself. Note that it has not been possible to include the same picture content that appeared in the original print version.
Start the Car: The World According to Bumble
￥68.67
Welcome to the weird and wonderful world of "Bumble", the legendary SkySports cricket commentator who's one ball short of an over and delivers madcap moments galore in this ebullient, endearing and hilarious new book. David "Bumble" Lloyd is a legend in our living rooms, a genuine "good bloke" all cricket fans feel they know inside out because of his infectious, larger-than-life personality and that distinctive Lancashire burr. Bumble has become the one constant for passionate English fans in cricket's rapidly changing landscape. He has earned cult status as a commentator and pundit, with viewers loving his unerring dedication to the game's great fables. The World According to Bumble: Start the Car revels in the quirkier and humorous side of cricket, while offering behind-the-scenes action of Lloyd's years spent following cricket around the globe, from Accrington to Lahore. Bumble waxes lyrical on everything from the genius of Shane Warne to the merits of Lancashire’s premier pies … and the delights of finishing the day with a couple of pints and a curry. Enjoy the camaraderie that exists among the SkySports team - including former England captains Sir Ian Botham, Michael Atherton, Nasser Hussain and David Gower - and laugh out loud at the stories and anecdotes which have forged Bumble's character. Whether he is holding up play to retrieve lost balls from the top of sight-screens, or enacting mock pitch reports from car parks, Bumble is capable of stealing the limelight at all times.
5–Minute Back Relief (Collins Gem)
￥38.36
For anyone who suffers from back problems and wants instant relief, these 5-minute exercises, techniques and ideas will soothe aches and discomfort. Whether you are suffering from back pain, recovering from a back problem or seeking ways to prevent back pain, this one-stop guide is packed with quick solutions endorsed and recommended by the Royal College of General Practitioners. Before visiting your health professional, see if you can banish back pain forever with a 5-minute instant fix for relief. The book includes the following: ? Introduction, including how to maintain a healthy back, what can go wrong and a discussion of serious back conditions. ? Relief through posture and 5-minute relief using the Alexander Technique. ? Back relief through aromatherapy, posture, massage, stretch, yoga, water, walking, reflexology, increased blood flow, heat, osteopathy and chiropractics, herbalism and Reiki. ? Preventative methods – the golden rules. ? Troubleshooting back pain.
How to Make Anyone Like You: Proven Ways To Become A People Magnet
￥69.26
From internationally renowned relationships expert Leil Lowndes comes this easy-to-read blend of tips, tricks and advice to charm anyone. This is the ultimate guide to the art of charming everyone you meet. Ever wanted to enter a room full of strangers and leave with new friends? Or find the key to being Miss Popular or Mr Charming? With bestselling author and renowned life coach Leil Lowndes, you can. In this compelling and entertaining book, she reveals the psychology behind mingling and even how to attract a love interest from the other side of the room, as well as uncovering tools for building a network and support system of friends. You’ll learn how to: ? Have a confident conversation with anyone, anywhere ? Enjoy a party, even when the room is full of strangers ? Make your outward appearance reflect your best self ? Find romance, kindle the flames and make it last ? Discover the unique qualities that make you a people magnet You don’t have to travel far to find friends or love. Simply open your eyes, look around and see each stranger as a friend or lover you haven’t met yet!
Reflexology: The 5 Elements and their 12 Meridians: A Unique Approach
￥91.43
This complete self-teaching guide is the perfect handbook for beginners and students alike. It uniquely links Eastern and Western approaches to reflexology and health, making this a comprehensive guide to using the meridians and pressure points of the feet to treat a wide range of ailments. The ebook now includes illustrations. Reflexology, the gentle but highly effective form of therapeutic foot massage, has gained wide acceptance as a powerful, natural healing art. Remarkable results have been achieved with ailments such as back pain, chronic fatigue (ME), digestive problems, eczema, insomnia and migraine. Inge Dougans’s book includes her latest research into the benefits of her unique techniques and is a complete self-teaching guide suitable for beginners and students alike. Bringing together East and West by making clear the close connection between reflexology and Chinese meridian theory, internationally respected reflexologist Inge Dougans shows how the human body has its own internal energy lines – or acupuncture meridians – and reveals how to find and use the reflexology points and associated meridians on the foot to restore the body to its natural balance, prevent ill health and assist relaxation. This comprehensive handbook includes: ? the history of reflexology and the Chinese meridian therapy ? an explanation of how reflexology and the meridian theory work ? illustrated step-by-step reflexology treatments for specific ailments ? treatments of meridian disorders ? case histories.
Why Men Marry Some Women and Not Others: How to Increase Your Marriage Potential
￥81.03
A compulsive, informative and eye-opening read for women who want to know which men are most likely to commit to a relationship, what attributes in a partner they’re looking for or whether their current partner will ever propose. Based on 11 years of extensive market research An utterly compelling read, this book contains illuminating facts and tips from the author's market research team of 300 experienced researchers who interviewed focus groups and engaged couples over a period of 11 years. Over 2,500 women and their fiances, along with over 1000 single people, were interviewed. When their answers to questions were analysed, patterns arose that led to the successful strategies offered in this book. Discover: ? How to increase your chances of marrying by up to 60% ? Ten warning signals that a man is never going to marry ? How to trigger a proposal ? The advantages and dangers of dating divorced or widowed men ? How to deal with a partner’s children Findings included: ? After 18 months of a relationship, the chances that a man will propose drop by 50% ? Women who are slender have an easier time meeting men and better odds of getting married ? To be on the safe side, a woman should seriously start looking for a husband in her late 20s. ? The majority of male graduates between 28 and 33 are in their high commitment years and likely to propose ? After 38, the chances men will ever marry drop dramatically. At 42 or 43 many men become confirmed batchelors ? Single men in their late thirties or forties with divorced parents may believe in living together, because in their minds, once people marry, the romance ends ? Men rate sexual or social virtue when choosing a bride: someone they could take home to Mother or introduce to their boss ? For many, their future spouse is a status symbol; meeting their ideas of refinement, elegance and decency
The Face Lift Massage: Rejuvenate Your Skin and Reduce Fine Lines and Wrinkles
￥80.25
Find out how to give yourself a natural facelift with this fully illustrated guide to the art of face massage. Discover the revolutionary non-surgical techniques that slow down the ageing process, iron out wrinkles, tone tired skin and leave you feeling relaxed and rejuvenated. There are over 90 muscles in the face and a regular massage can keep them toned and youthful, helping to totally transform skin tone and condition. This practical book gives you all the information you need to start performing facial massage on yourself. Includes sequences to tone and smooth each area of your face, so you will discover how to: ? smooth out tension ? stimulate pressure points ? use the 5-Step Face Lift ? lessen forehead lines ? reduce wrinkles round the mouth and eyes ? work on ‘jowls’ and double chins ? improve your overall complexion ? stimulate your lymph glands and natural energy points, improving your energy and immunity and making you feel better all over. The book also explains the underlying muscle structure that keeps your face youthful, as well as how facial massage works to give your skin a better tone and a more ‘lifted’ feel. Also includes tips on how diet and skincare remedies can help keep your face beautiful.
Food Combining Diet: The Healthy Way to Lose Weight
￥57.09
Fresh new jacket edition of this bestselling weight loss title, which has sold over 250,000 copies. Adapting Dr Hay’s teachings – separating protein and starch for optimum health – respected nutritionist Kathryn Marsden provides advice and easy recipes to help you lose weight easily, naturally, safely and healthily. Food combining is based on Dr Hay’s theory that proteins and starches should be separated in our diet for optimum health. As well as its proven health benefits – such as alleviating digestive disorders, arthritis, persistent headaches and skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis – it is the easy, flexible, healthy way to lose weight. Leading nutritionist Kathryn Marsden has devised four weeks of easy recipes that include three meals a day, already divided into the three categories of starch, protein and alkaline meals, so the diet plan is incredibly easy to follow. This is one of the healthiest and easiest ways to lose weight – no calorie counting, no small portions and few forbidden foods – so you can lose weight while still enjoying your food. This book is both an excellent introduction to a new way of eating for long-term health benefits, and a recipe resource for committed food combiners wanting to lose weight or simply looking for new meal ides. The recipes can either be followed strictly day by day or mixed and matched by more confident food combiners. Also includes useful health tips and simple explanations as well as ideas for menu planning.
Tai Chi
￥18.74
A practical approach to the ancient Chinese movement for health and well-being. Tai Chi is a movement practice firmly rooted in Chinese culture and philosophy. The Complete Illustrated Guide to Tai Chi is a beautifully photographed, informative and practical guide to the life-enhancing practice of the short form of Tai Chi. Extensively researched and clearly explained this comprehensive guide includes: History, origins and philosophy of Tai Chi Basic principles – movement and the body Life energies – meridians and the 7 major chakras Mind, movement and focus A step-by-step guide to the complete movement sequence Other important aspects of the art of Tai Chi Tai Chi for life, health and leisure Angus Clark offers a fully comprehensive interpretation of the short form of Tai Chi, presented in a style that is easy to follow and relevant to contemporary life.
Stand and Deliver!: And other Brilliant Ways to Give Birth
￥82.01
A book full of practical information on choosing the best type of birth experience for you and your baby and what to do in the final 8 weeks to prepare. Full of humour and encouraging birth stories, every mother-to-be will find it invaluable. ? Emma Mahony, humorous Times columnist whose Double Trouble stories about her two young twins charmed the nation, now gives you a first book on birth and the 8-week run-up to it. Taking a practical but lighthearted approach, she helps every new mother-to-be feel in control and ready for the big day. ? With positive stories from women who insisted on the right birth for them, as well as advice from experts in the field of childbirth, such as midwives, obstetricians and advocates of natural and water births. Includes: ? Why a good birth experience is a great objective ? How and why it’s best to avoid a ‘medicalised’ birth ? Everything you need to know about Caesarians ? What every woman is entitled to before labour ? How to write a birth plan and why it is useful ? Illustrated throughout with lighthearted cartoons from The Times’ front page cartoonist.
Emotional Rollercoaster: A Journey Through the Science of Feelings
￥100.06
We cannot help but be fascinated by the emotions that we see in ourselves and others: an absorbing book exploring the extraordinary feelings which make us human, from a rising media star. Claudia Hammond wrote and presented the acclaimed and very popular Radio 4 series 'Emotional Rollercoaster' which explored the science of emotions: what they are, why they happen and how they are created. Emotional Rollercoaster takes the reader through the full spectrum of emotions: fear, sadness, anger, happiness, disgust, hate, jealousy, love, sympathy and guilt. It traces the progress from fear, which is present from birth, to more complex emotions like sympathy and hope and explores the science behind them. Each emotion is vividly evoked by Claudia's experiences and those of others. This unique book explains clearly and memorably everything from why we feel better after a good cry to how bottling up your anger can be good for you. Packed with surprising discoveries and eccentric stories, Emotional Rollercoaster argues that emotions are far more complex than we realise.
First Aid (Collins Need to Know?)
￥76.91
This one-stop practical guide will show you how to give first aid safely and with confidence. It comes in a handy format with colour illustrations and expert advice throughout. This invaluable first aid guide has been compiled by and with the advice of experts responsible for training the emergency services – fire, ambulance and police – to ensure its practical focus. It is easy to navigate and comes in a handy package, ready to provide a reassuring back-up when something goes wrong. Whether it is dressing a cut finger or giving the ‘kiss of life’, the guidance is there to ensure that first aid can be given safely and with confidence. Contents include: first aid basics; life-saving procedures; quick reference for emergencies; first aid equipment you need; how to dress wounds; how to move a victim safely; how to deal with more than 100 specific injuries and situations.
High Blood Pressure: Natural Self-help for Hypertension, including 60 recipes (E
￥82.01
This guide is a must for anybody who wants to control high blood pressure naturally. Sarah Brewer, respected doctor and Telegraph columnist, has teamed up with Michelle Berriedale-Johnson, a successful special diets cookery writer, to provide readers with a comprehensive self-treatment plan that includes 60 mouth-watering recipes. Sales Handles: Heart disease is the number one killer in the West and is closely linked to high blood pressure, or hypertension. High blood pressure can be triggered by many things and diet is one of the major contributing factors. This clear and accessible guide provides an easy-to-follow nutritional plan that shows readers how to prevent and control high blood pressure by changing their eating habits. Dr Sarah Brewer also gives readers medically up-to-date information on high blood pressure, what causes it and how to control symptoms. The book also reviews all the orthodox and complementary treatments that are available. 60 simple recipes from special diets expert Michelle Berriedale-Johnson allow sufferers to control their condition while still enjoying their food.
Gold Rush
￥72.40
Elite athletes aren't born. They're made.' Michael Johnson From a living icon of the Olympic Games – as both an athlete and now as a BBC broadcaster – Gold Rush is a compelling analysis of the fascinating combination of psychological and personal qualities, as well as internal and external factors, that go to create an Olympic champion. This exciting new book is based on Michael Johnson's own experiences as an iconic four-time Olympic champion, and on the knowledge he has gleaned as a top-class coach and motivational speaker. It also features, uniquely, more than a dozen exclusive and insightful interviews with Olympic legends from across several different sports who between them have claimed more than 50 gold medals over the past 30 years. In essence, Johnson has assembled his very own Olympic Hall of Fame in assessing the DNA of true champions. Gold Rush is themed around chapters in which Johnson will discuss each of the key qualities/factors. He expertly feeds in fascinating first-person testimonies from the Olympic legends. In the process he builds up a definitive knowledge bank of expertise and experience from athletes who have been on this fascinating journey, encountered the highs and the lows, but ultimately reached the summit - an Olympic gold medal. Johnson's interviewees include: Usain Bolt, Carl Lewis, Sally Gunnell, Seb Coe, Daley Thompson, Cathy Freeman, Ian Thorpe, Michael Phelps, Rebecca Adlington, Chris Hoy, Steve Redgrave, Matthew Pinsent, Lennox Lewis and Michael Jordan.
The No Carbs after 5pm Diet: With the new step counter plan
￥90.84
Joanna Hall, author of Drop a Size in 2 Weeks Flat, offers a special 28-day plan to lose up to 5 inches off your waist. A great alternative to Atkins, Joanna’s Carb Curfew method (banning carbs after 5pm) has been hailed as the healthiest, simplest way to diet the low-carb way. The healthy way to follow a low carb diet and really see the benefit. For all those who have tried Atkins or South Beach and found it difficult, Joanna’s Carb Curfew system is fantastic. Joanna Hall presents a day-by-day diet plan specifically designed to help you lose up to 5 inches from your waistline in a month – watch your belly disappear, while your health improves and fitness soars. Fat on your stomach is a potential killer and Joanna shows how simply using a step counter (pedometer) and her quick abs routine will help you lose those 5 inches. The book also includes: ? Special ‘Do It Together’ plan for partners ? Trouble shooting daily tips ? Carb Curfew recipes
