Health and Wellbeing Books

How can science help us live better and longer? A groundbreaking exploration of longevity from Nobel Prize-winning biologist Venki Ramakrishnan We are living through an exciting revolution in biology. Giant strides are being made in our understanding of why we age, and why some species live longer than others. Will we soon be able to cheat disease and death and live for a very long time, possibly many times our current lifespan? Why We Die shares the latest scientific understanding of what causes ageing and how we might prevent it. Ramakrishnan examines the cutting-edge efforts to extend the human lifespan by altering our natural biology, raising profound questions and unravelling mind-bending answers along the way. Does death serve a necessary biological purpose? What will it mean for us all if some people start living longer? And how can we increase our chances of living long, healthy and fulfilled lives? Product Information: • ISBN: 9781529369281 • Author: Venki Ramakrishnan • Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton • Format: Paperback • Pages: 320 • Dimensions: 19.6 x 12.9 x 2.3 cm

There is a crystal for every occasion. Crystals have a mystical, eternal quality and have long been treasured for their beauty. For thousands of years, they have been prized for their physical and spiritual healing properties. In almost every culture and civilization around the world, crystals of all shapes, colours and sizes have been used in religious rituals, as ornamentation or as talismans of good fortune. Small wonder then that today many of us seem so drawn to these precious and mysterious stones; our fascination with crystals is part of a vast and extensive legacy. All natural crystals vibrate with energy, and when these vibrations are used for healing, they have the effect of balancing the energies in the body, allowing for physical, mental or emotional healing. The right crystal can help to bring balance, calm and positivity into your life. This guide introduces over 40 essential crystals and their unique properties, from the love and harmony infused rose quartz to memory boosting amber. Discover: •    how crystals work •    how to select and maintain your crystals •    how to make use of their power in everyday life •    basic techniques for crystal meditation •    how to balance your chakras using crystals •    a guide to birthstones … and other simple ways to bring harmony to mind, body and spirit using these natural treasures. Product Information: • ISBN: 9781800075658 • Author: Astrid Carvel • Publisher: Summersdale • Format: Paperback • Pages: 128 • Dimensions: 14.9 x 10.6 x 0.7cm

Your guide to finding your inner power and leading a life you love. Finding light in the dark can be hard when life takes you on a rollercoaster of highs and lows, but no one understands this better than family campaigner and social media star, Rachaele Hambleton. Rachaele's life has been filled with trying times - from being placed in foster care as a troubled teen to fleeing her domestic abuser with two young daughters, and now parenting a beautiful but chaotic family with six children and navigating neurodiversity. This book is about how she found her strength, and how you can too. The Power in You is full of transformative lessons to enable you to live your best life. Focusing on 'You', 'Your Relationships' and 'Your Family', this book will guide you to strengthen and nurture the things that matter most. Including deeply personal stories, inspirational advice and practical tips and prompts, this is your helping hand for positivity, freedom and confidence in all areas of your life. Product Information: • ISBN: 9781472149213 • Author: Rachaele Hambleton • Publisher: Little Brown • Format: Hardback     • Pages: 272 • Dimensions: 21.8 x 13.8 x 2.6 cm