A mood tracker is a handy tool to help you map your emotions over time. Whether you want to understand how you feel and why, or learn more about your mood patterns, this book is the perfect place to start. Including a monthly mood tracker, a sleep chart, a diet tracker and more, this journal allows you to check in with yourself every day - it's a simple way to untangle your feelings, keep tabs on your state of mind and gain a clear snapshot of you.

Bind: paperback

Pages: 160

Dimensions: 148 x 210 mm

Publication Date: 14-11-2019

An in-depth study of the effects of alcohol on users, the community, the nation of New Zealand, and globally Written for anyone interested in alcohol, as even moderate drinkers are at health risk. The data available is enormous, but we are left with the impression that our political peers have conveniently ignored this elephant in the room. This compendium of verified data on alcohol examines nearly every aspect of its involvement in our lives, our community, our country, and globally. Alcohol is highly addictive and can destroy a person’s life. The nature of the addiction is described, and how it affects the brain. Some tips for low risk drinking are given as well as strategies for controlling alcohol consumption.

Bind: paperback

Pages: 256

Dimensions: 229 x 153 x 13 mm

Publication Date: 02-04-2020

Living with Mum is a bit like a roller coaster ride. At times, she is excited and full of energy, but at others, she is tired and withdrawn. But she's always my mum, and we're sharing the ride. For children who grow up in the care of a parent who has bipolar disorder, life can be filled with anxiety and uncertainty. With the aid of a clear and simple information spread, this story helps us to understand the causes of bipolar disorder and how we can learn to live with someone who has it. Developed in close consultation with families who have a parent with bipolar disorder, and created in collaboration with the Wellcome Trust.

Bind: paperback

Pages: 36

Dimensions: 250 x 250 mm

Publication Date: 14-02-2020

Eating healthily doesn't have to mean denying flavour. In Eat Well, Live Well Diabetes New Zealand has collected more than 50 truly delicious recipes from well known kiwi cooks, that are healthy easy to make and quick to prepare. The recipes are diverse in flavour and methods, but all focus on lean protein, vegetables and fruit while low in fat, salt and sugar. Not only for those with diabetes, this indispensable cookbook is a wonderful guide to a sustainable and healthy lifestyle for all.

Bind: paperback

Pages: 128

Dimensions: 215 x 270 mm

The Grail legend is one of the most famous mysteries the world has ever known. This 78-card Tarot deck with spectacular Renaissance-style art relates to the quest for this sacred Christian relic and connects it to our desire to understand the puzzles within our own lives. Characters drawn from over 2,000 years of fascinating Grail history--including the enigmatic Knights Templar, one of the most influential groups of the Middle Ages--take their place in the Major Arcana. The suits are represented by the four Grail Hallows: Stone, Sword, Lance, and Vessel. Discover the symbolism and stories of the Grail as a universal and potent representation of the search for truth, and find how to connect them with your own spiritual quest.

Bind: stationery

Pages: 192

Dimensions: 152 x 228 mm

Publication Date: 28-05-2020

Learn about the 22 Major Arcana cards and develop the power of your third eye. Take a unique guided journey to increase intuitive awareness and find meaningful connections to interpret the 22 Major Arcana cards of the Tarot--play by play in a mystical way! Using vibrant illustrations from various decks, this comprehensive guide gives you useful tools to help you personally touch the silent, sacred wisdom veiled within the Tarot. This is an excellent companion for the major cards of any Tarot deck; specific directions simplify learning the imagery-rich language of the cards. If you're a beginning Tarot student, it provides the means to build a strong inner foundation for creating insightful interpretations. If you're already a reader, it offers journaling suggestions to encourage a deeper personal relationship with each card. At the end of the card descriptions, you'll find an intuition portal or divinatory skill-building technique that you can add to your Tarot understanding. An insightful reference book for all readers.

Bind: hardback

Pages: 176

Dimensions: 152 x 228 mm

Publication Date: 28-05-2020

A Kiwi journalist on the hunt for the truth about assisted dying and the End of Life Choice Act. Join her on a journey of discovery as she tells the stories of those with terminal illness and interviews lawyers, doctors, ethicists and clerics around New Zealand and the world. Includes interviews from Act MP David Seymour, Shirley Seales (mother of the late Lecretia Seales), Dr Jack Havill and Mary Panko PhD of the End-of-Life Choice Society, as well as influencer & disabilities advocate Claire Freeman, palliative care expert Professor Roderick MacLeod MNZM and NZ Disability Rights Commissioner, Paula Tesoriero MNZM among many others. Written in a remarkably personable way while plunging into some of life's most challenging topics, and resurfacing with intriguing results.

Bind: paperback

Pages: 280

Dimensions: 152 x 229 mm

Publication Date: 01-07-2020

A showcase of the current culture and architecture, protagonists and ideas, and treatments and aims of twenty-first-century wellbeing. One of life’s greatest pleasures is a day spent rejuvenating the body and nourishing the spirit. Humans have practiced self-care for centuries―in the sweat lodges of the American Southwest, Roman baths, the hammams of the Ottoman Empire, Japanese onsens, and Finnish saunas. Today, a new interest in self-care is redefining how we accomplish wellness, and there have never been more options. In our increasingly switched-on lives, a growing industry of highly choreographed experiences is geared to help us switch off. Be Well is a journey around the world’s most extraordinary spaces for achieving this, looking at the innovative practices they offer and how to carry them into everyday life.

Bind: hardback

Pages: 256

Dimensions: 210 x 260 mm

Publication Date: 27-03-2020

How often do you put on a ‘coping’ front, when in reality you’re troubled with insecurities and anxieties? Do you find it difficult to open up about how you’re feeling? You might be surprised to learn that you are not alone, and that many men find it challenging to talk about their worries. From tips on how to reach out, to advice on navigating mental health issues, this volume is full of guidance on how to look out for your well-being. Topics covered include:

Bind: paperback

Pages: 144

Dimensions: 125 x 175 mm

Publication Date: 06-03-2020

Written by experienced teacher Nora Belling, Yoga Handbook is a complete guide for beginners and those who wish to improve their technique. Featuring beautiful photography, precise step-by-step instructions for more than 60 sitting, standing, balancing, inverted, and resting postures, notes on the physical benefits of each pose, techniques on breathing and meditation, and so much more, you'll be able to experience everything yoga has to offer while also gaining insight on its ancient roots and philosophy. Although yoga is an ancient form of exercise, its relevance to today's fast-paced lifestyle makes it an ideal practice to release tension, facilitate calmness, harbour emotional stability, and maintain physical fitness. Written by experienced yoga teacher and dancer Nora Belling, Yoga Handbook is a complete guide for beginners and those who wish to improve their techniques and master the postures.

Bind: paperback

Pages: 192

Dimensions: 175 x 225 mm

Publication Date: 21-02-2020