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Game On Series Pack
USD $26.49 Tax IncludedTHE POPULAR SERIES FOR KIDS WHO WOULD RATHER BE GAMING THAN READING!
Written with reluctant readers in mind, and featuring gaming inspired mayhem that kids will love, the Game On series will be a blast for readers aged 8-12.
In the pack:
Game On: Shrinkle
When a game on their babysitter’s phone shrinks them to the size of minifigures, game-obsessed Max and his prankster brother Liam must navigate their now dangerous house, filled with giant baby sisters, sneaky cats, and sofa mountains.
Liam hasn’t learnt his lesson and plays with Miss McBoob’s phone AGAIN. This time, a glitching app they’re sent hurtling back in time to different versions of their home town. They’ll have to solve the riddles and dodge dinosaurs if they ever want to get back to their own time, all before the phone battery dies!
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Secret Heroes of World War II
Spies, scientists and other heroes
Only available in Australia & New Zealand
Look behind the curtain and meet the engineers, resistance fighters, spies, physicists and more who committed incredible acts of heroism amidst the chaos and danger of WWII. From the priest who hid thousands of POWs and Jews in the Vatican, to the Antipodean servicewoman who led a formidable Resistance group, prepare to be awed and captivated.
Specifications: Hardback | 230 x 172mm | 224 Pages
Mindfulness at Play eBook
USD $11.99 Tax IncludedParenting healthy, happy children with old wisdom and new science
Mindfulness at Play was written by a mindfulness expert and university lecturer, a psychologist and play therapist. (both are parents) to help parents and young people recognise and expand the practice of mindfulness in their lives, as well as recognise and respond to whatever is getting in its way. It introduces mindfulness and play-based training exercises and activities, as well as evidence-based mindfulness knowledge.
Specifications: eBook | 240 pages
Honey Bee Pests and Diseases eBook
USD $19.99 Tax IncludedAlso avaliable in Print
The 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: eBook | 240 Pages | Full Colour
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
My Heart
USD $19.99 Tax IncludedComing to the UK in August 24
My Heart depicts the many ways a mother’s heart can experience love and emotion while her baby journeys through the milestones of growing up, eventually going off on their first independent activity. Beautiful illustrations combine with subtle repetition to cleverly reflect the activity and reactions of the mother’s heart, and how they change with each mother-child interaction. Grounded in a mother’s lived experience, this is a celebration of the bond between a mother and her child.
SPECIFICATIONS: 245mm x 255mm | Hardback | 32 Pages | Full Colour| EK Books
The Flourishing Woman
USD $22.99 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: 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
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
Christmas Under the Overpass
USD $18.99 Tax IncludedUK/US Due for Release October 2024
Melody watches a man build a makeshift home under a bridge, on the bank opposite her house. Their homes are different. Their lifestyles are different. Their cultures are different. How will they get on? Here is a story of compassion and empathy for the homeless and marginalized in society.With 100,000+ people homeless in Australia, this book explores the realities of homelessness and the kindness of a child.
A beautiful story of non-judgement and acceptance by a new author and illustrator pairing.
Specifications: Hardcover | 245 x 245mm | 40 Full Colour pages | Little Pink Dog Books
A Little Pink Dog Books Publication
The Mindful Freak-Out
USD $22.99 Tax IncludedA rescue manual for being at your best when life is at its worst
Out now in Australia, New Zealand & the US – Coming to the UK August 24
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
Join author Dr. Eric Goodman for a FREE Webinar on ‘How ACTing with compassion eases suffering during life’s most distressing moments.’ and more from The Mindful Freak-Out (LIVE Tuesday Feb 13th @ 10AM PST – recording available after the event) – REGISTER HERE
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,& UK
Coming to the US in October 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