The Sunday Times Bestseller 'Really brilliant and just crammed with wisdom and insight. It will genuinely make a difference to me and the way I think about myself.' Stephen Fry ___ Everyone says they want to be happy. But that's much more easily said than done. What does being happy actually mean? And how do you even know when you feel it? In Happy Derren Brown explores changing concepts of happiness - from the surprisingly modern wisdom of the Stoics and Epicureans in classical times right up until today, when the self-help industry has attempted to claim happiness as its own. He shows how many of self-help's suggested routes to happiness and success - such as positive thinking, self-belief and setting goals - can be disastrous to follow and, indeed, actually cause anxiety. Happy aims to reclaim happiness and to enable us to appreciate the good things in life, in all their transient glory. By taking control of the stories we tell ourselves, by remembering that 'everything's fine' even when it might not feel that way, we can allow ourselves to flourish and to live more happily. ___ What readers are saying: ***** 'Immensely positive and life-affirming' ***** 'This is the blue print to a good life' ***** 'Thought provoking and potentially life-changing.
____________ As well as being an incredible stage performer, a brilliant writer and a talented painter, Derren Brown is also a fantastic street photographer. Here, for the first time, is a selection of his work. As he writes of his passion: 'Street photography is a fitting refuge for those who look at life from a distance. It both sanctifies our remoteness (by offering the standpoint of the observer) and challenges it, insisting we approach with a spritely curiosity. It offers a safe route back into the world: the camera is an entry ticket to daunting social situations and extraordinary environments where we might otherwise feel entirely out of place. Suddenly we have a role: a reason to be present. And for those of us smitten by its appeal, it provides a means of fortifying and forgetting ourselves, while extending out into the world with a controlled compassion.
Derren Brown is known to his devoted fans as a brilliant showman and illusionist. His television shows attract audiences in the millions and his live show plays to sell-out audiences every night. But in his spare time, Derren uses a very different skill.
Brilliant . . . crammed with wisdom and insight.' Stephen Fry on Happy In A Little Happier Derren Brown draws out the essential discoveries from his international bestseller Happy to help you lead your happiest life. Life is hard, messy and complex. But if we can learn to separate what we can control - our thoughts and actions - from all else beyond our control, we can find a surer footing with which to greet the world and experience our own concept of happiness. - None of this is real when each of us tells stories about our lives in too tidy narratives that are seldom true and rarely helpful. - We should be wary of goal setting: long-term goals fixate us on a future that may not happen and we may not wish for when we get there. - Our partner isn't right for us because no-one is. None of us is born for someone else. But perhaps those areas of frequent conflict are useful indicators of where we might ourselves be insufferable. A Little Happier's 17 inspiring and reassuring lessons will help you define and find your own happiness. Its lessons challenge us to think differently about the meaning of happiness and how we can over overcome anxiety in a difficult world. ***** 'A no nonsense guide to seeing and appreciating the world we live in.' ***** 'A brilliant, insightful and clear book. A beautiful accompaniment to Happy.' ***** 'This book will have a big impact on people who suffer with anxiety and depression. A must read.
Never does that old maxim "the harder I practice, the luckier I get" ring truer.' - Matt Stuart Street photography may look like luck, but you have to get out there and hone your craft if you want to shake up those luck vibes. Matt Stuart never goes out without his trusty Leica and, in a career spanning twenty years, has taken some of the most accomplished, witty and well-known photographs of the streets. From understanding how to be invisible on a busy street, to anticipating a great image in the chaos of a crowd, Matt Stuart reveals in over 20 chapters the hard-won skills and secrets that have led to his greatest shots. He explains his purist and uniquely playful approach to street photography leaving the reader full of ideas to use in their own photography. Illustrated throughout with 100 of Stuart's images, this is a unique opportunity to learn from one of the finest street photographers around.
____________ As well as being an incredible stage performer, a brilliant writer and a talented painter, Derren Brown is also a fantastic street photographer. Here, for the first time, is a selection of his work. As he writes of his passion: 'Street photography is a fitting refuge for those who look at life from a distance. It both sanctifies our remoteness (by offering the standpoint of the observer) and challenges it, insisting we approach with a spritely curiosity. It offers a safe route back into the world: the camera is an entry ticket to daunting social situations and extraordinary environments where we might otherwise feel entirely out of place. Suddenly we have a role: a reason to be present. And for those of us smitten by its appeal, it provides a means of fortifying and forgetting ourselves, while extending out into the world with a controlled compassion.
What would you risk to save the world you called home if a darkness threatened to consume it? That question haunts Niama, an elven huntress, as she embarks on a desperate quest to recover a lost weapon before an ancient evil extinguishes her world's light forever. Prepare yourself for an epic fantasy adventure where the world of Arghost teeters on the precipice of darkness, as an ancient evil awakens. Thrust into a monumental conflict, Niama, a skilled elven huntress from the Enchanted Erebour Forest, seeks to unravel an arcane prophecy. When a fateful encounter with a mystical seer unveils a foreboding prophecy, Niama embarks on an epic odyssey to recover Athris’s lost weapon before insidious forces doom Atheron into darkness. Joined by Kesaahn, a formidable magika wielding arcane gifts, and Rohan, the valorous prince successor, Niama navigates foreboding realms despoiled by occult forces, battling the merciless darkness while pursuing clarity regarding the prophecy’s obscured designs. With the fate of Atheron at stake, the companions undertake a heroic journey to find the mythical Staff of Light and uncover the prophecy’s meaning before it’s too late. Wrestling with haunting secrets from her past, Niama races against time, braving treacherous terrain and sinister entities while striving to decipher the remaining riddles. Can her unwavering resolve illuminate the path forward? Or will the darkness extinguish Arghost’s radiance forever?
The Sunday Times Bestseller 'Really brilliant and just crammed with wisdom and insight. It will genuinely make a difference to me and the way I think about myself.' Stephen Fry ___ Everyone says they want to be happy. But that's much more easily said than done. What does being happy actually mean? And how do you even know when you feel it? In Happy Derren Brown explores changing concepts of happiness - from the surprisingly modern wisdom of the Stoics and Epicureans in classical times right up until today, when the self-help industry has attempted to claim happiness as its own. He shows how many of self-help's suggested routes to happiness and success - such as positive thinking, self-belief and setting goals - can be disastrous to follow and, indeed, actually cause anxiety. Happy aims to reclaim happiness and to enable us to appreciate the good things in life, in all their transient glory. By taking control of the stories we tell ourselves, by remembering that 'everything's fine' even when it might not feel that way, we can allow ourselves to flourish and to live more happily. ___ What readers are saying: ***** 'Immensely positive and life-affirming' ***** 'This is the blue print to a good life' ***** 'Thought provoking and potentially life-changing.
In a world where skin-changers are prey, Caelen, and a rebellious enemy’s daughter unite against poachers and dark magic, threatening their very existence. When danger threatens to destroy everything he holds dear, seventeen-year-old skin-changer Caelen must embark on a perilous journey into enemy territory to save his family. But when he is joined by Leira, the daughter of the very people who threaten his kin, he must navigate the complexities of friendship and betrayal in a world on the brink of war. Caelen's village is thrown into chaos when poachers invade the forest, capturing some of his clan. As one of the survivors, he must venture into forbidden human lands, facing countless obstacles and forming an unlikely bond with Leira. But as they work together to save their loved ones, a darker force looms, threatening to destroy everything they hold dear. Amidst a dangerous conflict, Caelen and Leira must lead a daring uprising against the poachers, who seek to harvest Caelen's kin for their magical properties. With the fate of their world hanging in the balance, their friendship will be tested and their courage will be put to the ultimate test. But as they fight for survival, they must also confront their growing feelings for each other, forbidden by their warring clans. When your savior is the daughter of your enemy, every step towards redemption could be a step into the jaws of betrayal. Fans of fast-paced high fantasy such as The Lies of Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo, The Cruel Prince by Holly Black, and The Queen of Blood by Sarah Beth Durst, will enjoy the forbidden romance, high stakes, and intricate world-building of Raven's Bane. Raven's Bane is the first installment in the Tales of The Sundering Twilight Series. Designed to be read in any order, these books not only share common themes but also cumulatively build toward a grander overarching adventure. If you enjoy coming-of-age fantasy, you will be swept away by this romantic and action-packed tale of friendship, betrayal, and selfless love. Embark on this thrilling adventure and discover if Caelen can escape fate itself - grab your copy today!
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