*** Shortlisted for the Great Outdoors Book of the Year*** Surviving in the wild takes a great deal of strength. Often faced with frozen tundra, sweltering deserts, humid jungles, perilous mountains & fast-flowing rivers, Megan Hine is no stranger to perilous conditions. Whilst leading expeditions & bushcraft survival courses & in her work on television shows such as Bear Gryll`s Mission Survive & Running Wild, she has explored the corners of the globe in pursuit of adventure. Faced with the toughest of conditions: bad weather; lack of food & being in the presence of predators, is the ultimate test of character & often the biggest challenge to overcome is in the head. In these situations, the human brain is simultaneously the greatest asset & biggest liability. Not everyone is suited to the great outdoors & when danger calls many aren`t as well-equipped to survive, no amount of top of the range kit will save you if you don`t have the right frame of mind. Here Megan Hine examines the human ability & instinct for survival, showing us how others have developed the attitudes & attributes to thrive in the most dangerous situations, & how those same attitudes & attributes help them confront problems & obstacles at work & at home. Being chased through the jungle by armed opium farm guards, abseiling past bears & lighting fires with tampons, Megan has seen & done it all. In Mind of a Survivor she takes you along for a series of life-&-death adventures & shows you what happens to people when they are pushed to their limits. Inspirational rather than instructional, Megan examines the human ability & instinct for survival sharing the life tools that she uses & showing how they can as easily be applied to more domestic everyday life
- from careers to relationships, from overcoming adversity to decision making. Filled with her own experiences, Mind of a Survivor is packed full of adventure & can help people survive in any situation & cope with whatever life throws at them.
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When Mikey`s dad died, something in Mikey died too. He loved his old man & he never stopped dreaming that one day his dad would land the role of a lifetime, prove them all wrong, & rock back up to the estate in the flashiest car anyone had ever seen. Now there`s just numbness, & not caring, & really, really stupid decisions. He says the worst of it is that he can`t evenremember his dad`s voice any more. Eventually Mikey`s best mate can`t bear it any more, & so he sets out to give Mikey the memories
- & his dad`s voice
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Think you know your Cockfosters from your Shepherds Bush!? Step on board for a trip around London’s famous underground, with this quick-play card game featuring well known stations from the tube. Don’t Bank on your opponents giving you an easy ride – they may well have a Marylebone to pick with you! Simple but engaging, this game is just the ticket for young travellers & old timers alike; It’s a Morden adequate way of whiling away a few enjoyable hours. Each player is dealt 8 cards & must match a coloured line from the previous card in order to play. Your opponents will try to slow you down with an Arsenal of special cards that could hinder your journey, whilst your cards can be Euston other passengers to slow them down or trip them up. The aim of the game is to avoid delays & be the first to get rid of your cards – but above all, make sure you mind the gap! Quickplay card game based on the iconic London Underground. Perfect for all ages
- fast-paced & exciting! Easy to learn, difficult to master! Officially licensed product. Gibsons have been proudly entertaining generations since 1919.
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Imagine life without the London Underground... The iconic Tube has been transporting Londoners around Britain`s capital for 150 years, & today 150, 000 passengers use the Underground every hour. This fascinating miscellany takes us on a round-trip through every aspect of the London Underground, from the history of its construction to its many appearances in books, films & popular music, giving a glimpse into the technical marvels beneath our feet & the many human stories that play out in its trains & tunnels every day. 1845: A pamphlet is published in which Charles Pearson, a London lawyer, pushes the idea of an underground railway to transport both passengers & goods to the city centre. 1863: On 10 January the Metropolitan Railway goes down in the history books when it opens the first subterranean railway in the world. 1998: A previously undiscovered breed of mosquito, adapted to life underground, is discovered living in the Tube network. 2012: Close to one million people use the Northern line alone, every day. ...

It`s okay to enjoy roaring loudly. We all deserve some time to play. But all lions should practice those soft growls, For the quieter times of the day. Welcome to the jungle! It`s full of misbehaving animals, from messy monkeys to grumpy grizzly bears. But with the help of our quirky, memorable rhymes & adorable animal illustrations, your child will enjoy learning why it pays for pandas to say `please`, & how good manners make the world go round. ...

Mindful London invites you to slow down, wake up & be present to the everyday in a more meaningful way, in one of the world`s greatest cities. For Londoners & visitors looking to enhance their experience of the city, & for those curious about mindfulness, this is your essential guide. It features quiet & peaceful places to retreat to in the middle of the chaos, from the silence & sanctuary of libraries, museums & churches to the rejuvenating influence of nature found in London`s myriad green spaces & waterways. It

Includes:: suggestions for things to do that will help you de-stress & re-energise, from yoga & tai chi to wild swimming & other more restorative forms of exercise, to mindful ways to appreciate London`s architecture, art & music, as well as the city`s more informal sights & sounds. However, mindfulness is really all about being more present, awake & aware in all elements of our daily lives. At the core of this book you will find simple mindfulness exercises, reflections & reminders that are easy to incorporate into your busy day: on the Tube, bus or walking to work, while eating a quick lunch, working out at the gym, waiting in a queue or at the red light. Mindful London is the secret to living a more balanced life in the big city.

Features: the best green spaces, waterways & wildlife, & the importance of nature to mindful city living; how to take a fresh look at art & notice the city`s everyday architectural details; exercises for mindful commuting, whether you are on the bus, the train or walking to work; peaceful interiors, hideaways & sanctuaries; mindful listening, from music to the sounds of the city; Yoga, tai chi, mindful running, wild swimming & other forms of mindful movement; & practical mindfulness techniques to try throughout & a guide to mindfulness & meditation centres, groups, events & courses.



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Mindful Origami is your step-by-step guide on mastering the art of origami. Featuring a 72 page fully illustrated book, Origami, featuring easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions. Fifteen beautiful models are included, & there is plenty of variety. There are four categories of model: Traditional

Includes:: classic models like the peace crane, a junk & boxes. Contemporary consists of modern takes on the world of Origami. Examples include flying birds, yachts & fascinating modular shapes. Action is made up of models that move, including a jumping frog & a talking bear. The Advanced section contains more challenging models: bigger, better & more complicated. Thanks to the high level of detailed instruction in the book, it will be possible for everyone to build all of the models featured after relatively llittle experience with paper folding.

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Tap into a powerful mind-body connection to optimize performance & boost happiness-on & off the running trails. What if the key to improving your running, shaping your body, & boosting your happiness was all in your mind? In Mindful Running, lifelong runner, coach, & fitness journalist Mackenzie L. Havey recounts her personal practice of meditative running & the influence it has had on her life. She taps a wide range of sources-from weekend warriors to Olympic runners, from coaches & sports psychologists to neuroscientists & meditation experts-to examine how training mental fitness through mindfulness can enhance your running practice & lead to a more contented existence. The research is clear: Mindfulness changes the very structure of the brain. Paired with physical training, mindful running has the potential to give you an edge when you`re out logging miles, as well as help you hone the ability to exist in the present, endure challenges & hardship with ease & find greater happiness in all things big & small. Mindful running is a total body & mind fitness regimen with serious benefits that continue even when the race is over. Regardless of your fitness level, the Mindful Running process is the same: We focus in on the body, mind & surroundings & begin to notice what thoughts, feelings & sensations exist in that moment; we fathom that information, consider how it all fits together from a holistic standpoint, & decide if we need to make adjustments; & by following these steps we enter flow, a state that embodies present moment awareness, concentration, confidence, optimal performance & joy. ...

Cycling is about more than competitive racing, lycra, & physical endurance; it`s about joy, meditative wonder & spiritual enrichment. Mindful Thoughts for Cyclists presents a series of focused meditations on why & how cycling can be a powerful practice of mindful awareness. From the pleasure of riding down a hill, to finding the upsides of a flat, Nick Moore steers us on an enlightening journey through the true value of riding a bicycle. ...

Noticing & appreciating the awesome nature of birdlife is a spiritually affirming activity-reconnecting us to the natural world each & every day. Mindful Thoughts for Birdwatchers presents a meaningful flock of enriching thoughts on the interconnectedness of nature in this delightfully illustrated little book. From learning to deeply listen to nature`s songsters to discovering hidden birdlife in the city, author Adam Ford is an enlightening guide to why birdwatching is vital for a flourishing ecosystem & conscious wellbeing. ...