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The Being Human Collection eBook
USD $16.99 Tax IncludedeBook Collection of four enlightening books
Written by a specialist in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, the Being Human series features four narratives that delve into the complexities of our shared human experience.
As humans, we are all prone to psychological struggle. Life is full of challenges, hardships and emotional pain. The Being Human series seeks to equip readers with the psychological resilience and flexibility to live a meaningful life in spite of these difficulties. The four books each focus on a different aspect of the human condition, providing teachings and practical processes for readers to implement in their lives:
- The Lost Sun focuses on the importance of valued living
- The Flower in the Pocket emphasizes transforming pain into growth
- The Unwanted Friend explores the realm of thoughts
- The Dragonfly in the Haze discusses our growing disconnect with the world and each other
Together, these books form the comprehensive Being Human Method, fostering self-awareness, meaningful relationships, and a purposeful existence. Dive in and discover the tools to reconnect with others – and yourself.
Specifications: eBook | Colour | 130 pp
The Flourishing Woman eBook
USD $9.99 Tax IncludedA mental health and wellbeing guide
In The Flourishing Woman, Dr Cate Howell addresses many topics that are highly relevant to adult women, including why women often put themselves last; ways to overcome stress, overwhelm and anxiety; reproduction, menopause and mental health; and managing parenthood challenges and relationship issues. Other topics include the impact of trauma and physical illness on mental health, and strategies to manage these impacts; and how to silence self-criticism and grow self-worth.
Specifications: eBook | 240 pages
Inside the Dyslexic Mind (ebook)
USD $12.99 Tax IncludedA resource for parents, teachers and dyslexics themselves
Also available in Print | Audio Book
In Laughton King’s formulation, a dyslexic person is like a diesel vehicle. They run perfectly if you give them the right fuel, but if you put petrol in the tank (i.e. expect them to learn like every ‘normal’ child in our current education system) they break down. This book is designed to help dyslexic (diesel) thinkers make sense of their lives.
Specifications: eBook | 256 pages
Untethered (Audiobook)
USD $19.99 Tax IncludedLiving the digital nomad life in an uncertain world
Also avaliable in Print | eBook
Digital nomads work online from anywhere in the world. If you’ve ever wanted to live like this, but don’t know where to start, Untethered is for you. Let a veteran digital nomad take you by the hand and lead you through this new territory. Learn exactly what it takes to engineer a digital nomad lifestyle in a post-pandemic world. With travel stories and case studies interlaced with clear, real-world guidance, you’ll equip yourself with the tools to create your own location-independent life.
SPECIFICATIONS: Audiobook | 03Hrs 13Mins
Untethered (eBook)
USD $11.99 Tax IncludedLiving the digital nomad life in an uncertain world
Click here for the: Print | Audio Book
Digital nomads work online from anywhere in the world. If you’ve ever wanted to live like this, but don’t know where to start, Untethered is for you. Let a veteran digital nomad take you by the hand and lead you through this new territory. Learn exactly what it takes to engineer a digital nomad lifestyle in a post-pandemic world. With travel stories and case studies interlaced with clear, real-world guidance, you’ll equip yourself with the tools to create your own location-independent life.
SPECIFICATIONS: eBook | 232 Pages | Exisle Publishing
The Mindful Freak-Out
USD $22.99 Tax IncludedA rescue manual for being at your best when life is at its worst
Due for release in Febraury 2024
The Mindful Freak-Out presents strategies from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) to give you the evidence-based tools you need to face highly distressing moments. The goal of these strategies is to soothe your suffering while giving you the inner strength, wisdom, and commitment needed to face the emotional pain in a flexible way. The result is an outcome where you feel good about your response, rather than deeply regretting your actions or words.
Specifications: Paperback | 229 x 152mm / 9 x 6 in | 280 Pages
The Dragonfly in the Haze
USD $14.99 Tax IncludedA Being Human guide to creating meaningful connection
Out now in Australia & New Zealand. Coming to the rest of the world in March 2024
In The Dragonfly in the Haze, Walter’s world grows increasingly hazy as he distracts himself with his devices while waiting for some important news. Will it make a difference to Walter if the news is good or bad?
Written by an accomplished psychologist, this insightful short story is part of the Being Human series. It uses metaphor and illustration to explore why humans are prone to psychological struggle, and how to lead a meaningful and secure life in the midst of hardship and emotional pain.
Specifications: Hardback | 165 x 165mm / 6.5 x 6.5 in | Colour Illustrations| 40 pp | Being Human, Book 4
The Unwanted Friend
USD $14.99 Tax IncludedA Being Human guide to recognising the mind’s stories
Out now in Australia & New Zealand. Coming to the rest of the world in March 2024
The Unwanted Friend explores the intricate relationship between Wren and Mina. As Wren faces a looming deadline, Mina appears as the ‘voice’ in Wren’s head. Will she be a help or hindrance?
Written by an accomplished psychologist, this insightful short story is part of the Being Human series. It uses metaphor and illustration to teach conscious management of unhelpful thinking, enhancing connection and choice in our lives. A must-read for anyone struggling with their inner voice.
Specifications: Hardback | 165 x 165mm / 6.5 x 6.5 in | Colour Illustrations| 40 pp | Being Human, Book 3
The Flower in the Pocket
USD $14.99 Tax IncludedA Being Human guide to finding growth through emotional pain
Out now in Australia & New Zealand. Coming to the rest of the world in March 2024
In The Flower in the Pocket, Wilbur’s anger feeds on itself. Even his beloved garden withers in the face of it. Can Wilbur bring his world into balance? Can he re-empower himself in a situation he can’t control?
This insightful short story uses metaphor and illustration to make complex psychological issues accessible to all readers. It explains how our vulnerabilities to psychological struggle can turn emotional pain into more deep-seated suffering, and gives readers tools to combat this.
Specifications: Hardback | 165 x 165mm / 6.5 x 6.5 in | Colour Illustrations| 40 pp | Being Human, Book 2
The Lost Sun
USD $14.99 Tax IncludedA Being Human guide to weathering life’s storms
Out now in Australia & New Zealand. Coming to the rest of the world in March 2024
In The Lost Sun, Winnie experiences significant distress due to an unwelcome change in the ‘climate’ of her life. Embarking on a journey to search for her lost sunshine, she discovers the true source of happiness and meaning in her life.
Written by an accomplished psychologist, this insightful short story uses metaphor and illustration to explore the human tendency towards psychological struggle, and provides practical methods for leading a fulfilling life amidst adversities.
Specifications: Hardback | 165 x 165mm / 6.5 x 6.5 in | Colour Illustrations| 40 pp |Being Human, Book 1
The Being Human Collection
USD $49.99 Tax IncludedAvailable Now in Australia, New Zealand and the US.
Coming to the UK in March 2024
“A beautiful collection of stories that poetically capture the essence of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. To read, savour, ponder, and then apply, to make the most of your life.”
Russ Harris, Author of The Happiness Trap, ACT Trainer.
Written by a specialist in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, the Being Human series features four narratives that delve into the complexities of our shared human experience.
As humans, we are all prone to psychological struggle. Life is full of challenges, hardships and emotional pain. The Being Human series seeks to equip readers with the psychological resilience and flexibility to live a meaningful life in spite of these difficulties. The four books each focus on a different aspect of the human condition, providing teachings and practical processes for readers to implement in their lives:
- The Lost Sun focuses on the importance of valued living
- The Flower in the Pocket emphasizes transforming pain into growth
- The Unwanted Friend explores the realm of thoughts
- The Dragonfly in the Haze discusses our growing disconnect with the world and each other
All four books can also be purchased separately via the links above or here
Together, these books form the comprehensive Being Human Method, fostering self-awareness, meaningful relationships, and a purposeful existence. Dive in and discover the tools to reconnect with others – and yourself.
Specifications: Slipcase | 165 x 165mm / 6.5 x 6.5 in | Colour | 4 x 40 pp
Everything Anxiety Ever Told You Is a Lie
USD $24.99 Tax Included*Well, almost everything!
Due for release in July 2024
Everything Anxiety Ever Told You Is a Lie is practical and therapeutic guide to managing anxiety, written specifically for those aged 14–25 by a psychologist with over 15 years of experience working with adolescents and young adults. It contains concise, impactful chapters and strategies that can be realistically applied even in a busy and changeable time of life. From managing uncertainty to identifying purpose, this guide will help young adults minimise anxiety’s impact on their life.
Specifications: Hardback/PLC | 235 x 184mm / 9.25 x 7.25 in | 144Pages
The Antipodean Express
USD $39.99 Tax IncludedA journey by train from New Zealand to Spain
Due for release in May 2024
A railway adventure tracing a journey from the author’s home in New Zealand to its exact antipodes in rural Spain. The narrative recounts 89 consecutive days of travel with 33 trains through 19 countries. It describes most of the great trains of the Eurasian hemisphere, from New Zealand’s Northern Explorer to the Eurostar and everything in between. Full of people, memories, history, and places – anyone interested in travel, trains, food, music and cultures will love taking this armchair journey
Specifications: Paperback | 235 x 155mm / 9.25 x 6.25 in | 296 Pages
The Clear Leader
USD $22.99 Tax IncludedHow to lead well in a hyper-connected world
Due for release in March 2024
The Clear Leader is a bold new guide to achieving authentic leadership in a hyper-connected world. With countless tech distractions, modern leaders need to strategize, prioritise, connect, and look after their own wellbeing better than ever before, to break through the noise effectively. Bringing together their extensive expertise in business psychology and mindfulness, Donald and Hassed present insightful and accessible guidance for leaders of all types to become natural, respected and clear.
Specifications: Paperback | 229 x 152mm / 9 x 6 in | 240 Pages
Island Girl to Airline Pilot eBook
USD $11.99 Tax IncludedA story of love, sacrifice and taking flight
This is the life story of Silva Mcleod, the first Tongan woman to become an airline pilot. She’s still one of only a handful. Told by Silva with frankness and wit, it’s quite a story. Silva takes us on a journey of cultural change from her beginnings as a poor island girl to her marriage to an Australian. The challenges of pursuing a flying career and its impact on her family are set against the backdrop of the love story of her life with her husband and his battle with cancer.
SPECIFICATIONS: eBook | 320 Pages | approx. 30 photographs
Honey Bee Pests and Diseases
USD $69.99 Tax IncludedThe authors of Honey Bee Pests and Diseases have been keen beekeepers for over twenty years, and have a professional interest in bees through their university research. The diseases honey bees currently face can be better managed when beekeepers, eager to learn about the identification and treatment of diseases, have access to the latest information. Beekeeping techniques vary in different countries, and this book enables beekeepers to take the best from each country’s practices.
Specifications: Hardback | 229 x 152mm / 9 x 6 in | 240 Pages | Full Colour
All Buttons Great and Small
USD $34.99 Tax Included
As featured on ABC Conversations – Listen here
A compelling history of the button, from the Stone Age to today
All Buttons Great and Small is an exploration of the craftsmanship and peculiar history of buttons. From antiques to contemporary design and production, it will inspire a new era of button-makers and enthusiasts, who have an exciting challenge ahead with emerging technologies and pressures on sustainability. Full of fascinating facts and crafty inspiration, this is the perfect gift for designers, sewers, collectors, and anyone else who shares an interest in the humble button.
SPECIFICATIONS: 242mm x 184mm | Hardback | 304 Pages | Colour Photographs | Exisle Publishing
Epic
USD $22.99 Tax IncludedAdventures across Aotearoa
Out now in Australia & New Zealand. Coming to the rest of the world in April 2024
Over the years, countless sea kayakers, climbers and alpine trampers have attempted journeys across New Zealand’s incredible landscape. In Epic, the stories of a dozen memorable Kiwi explorers are brought together, with detailed maps, backstories and stunning images. From the first traverse of the Southern Alps, to the nineteen-year-old who travelled 8000km of coastline, Epic is a testament to endurance, and a reminder to get out there and experience the wild, stunning places of our planet.
Specifications: Hardback | 229 x 152mm / 9 x 6 in | 264 Pages | Coloured Photographs & Maps
The Flourishing Woman
USD $22.99 Tax Included
A mental health and wellbeing guide
In The Flourishing Woman, Dr Cate Howell addresses many topics that are highly relevant to adult women, including why women often put themselves last; ways to overcome stress, overwhelm and anxiety; reproduction, menopause and mental health; and managing parenthood challenges and relationship issues. Other topics include the impact of trauma and physical illness on mental health, and strategies to manage these impacts; and how to silence self-criticism and grow self-worth.
Specifications: Paperback | 229 x 152mm / 9 x 6in | 240 pages
Greatest Walks of the World
200 incredible hikes of a lifetime: amazing adventures and epic trails
Explore the world’s best walks: chart the routes, read details only a local would know, and see these epic destinations for yourself. Use this book to choose where to walk next, with notes on what to research before you travel, beautiful colour photographs of highlights along the way, and enough information to allow you to make an informed decision about the right walk for you. With a variety of completion times and terrains to choose from, you are sure to find your next breathtaking adventure.
SPECIFICATIONS: 254mm x 195mm | Hardback | 320 Pages | Exisle Publishing