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Gen X icon Ione Skye bares all in an achingly vulnerable coming-of-age memoir about chasing fame, desire, and true love in the shadow of her famous, absent father.

<b>THE <i>SUNDAY TIMES </i>BESTSELLER</b><br/><b>THE <i>NEW YORK TIMES </i>BESTSELLER</b><br/><b>SHORTLISTED FOR THE WATERSTONES BOOK OF THE YEAR 2023</b><br/><b>SHORTLISTED FOR THE FOYLES NON-FICTION BOOK OF THE YEAR 2023</b><br/><br/>Many famed music producers are known for a particular sound that has its day and then ages out. Rick Rubin is known for something else: creating a space where artists of all different genres and traditions can home in on who they really are and what they really offer. He has made a practice of helping people transcend their self-imposed expectations in order to reconnect with a state of innocence from which the surprising becomes inevitable.<br/><br/>Over the years, as he has thought deeply about where creativity comes from and where it doesn't, he has learned that being an artist isn't about your specific output; it's about your relationship to the world. Creativity has a place in everyone's life, and everyone can make that place larger. In fact, there are few more important responsibilities.<br/><br/> <i>The Creative Act</i> is a beautiful and generous course of study that illuminates the path of the artist as a road we all can follow. It distils the wisdom gleaned from a lifetime's work into a luminous reading experience that puts the power to create moments - and lifetimes - of exhilaration and transcendence within closer reach for all of us.

Lagom (pronounced 'lah-gom') has no equivalent in the English language but is loosely translated as 'not too little, not too much, just right'. It is widely believed that the word comes from the Viking term 'laget om', for when a mug of mead was passed around a circle and there was just enough for everyone to get a sip. But while the anecdote may hit the nail on the head, the true etymology of the word points to an old form of the word 'lag', which means 'law'.<br/><br/>Far from restrictive, lagom is a liberating concept, praising the idea that anything more than 'just enough' is a waste of time. Crucially it also comes with a selflessness and core belief of responsibility and common good.

<b>A gorgeously illustrated introduction to the Japanese method of Kaizen - meaning 'change' 'good' - showing you how to make small, step-by-step changes to transform your life.</b><br/><br/><b>'This beautiful, simple book suggests tiny changes we can make to improve all areas of life, from friendships to a cluttered flat' - Marianne Power, author of <i>Help Me!</i></b><br/><br/>From Marie Kondo to Hygge to Ikigai, in recent years, philosophies to help people live better lives have taken the world by storm. Kaizen will change your habits for good.<br/><br/>This beautifully colour illustrated and photographed book offers a way to build good habits and remove bad ones, without being too hard on yourself along the way. The focus is on having patience, shaping solutions for yourself rather than following others and not giving up when things aren't working. Rather than being critical of your faults, the emphasis is on mindful, positive change. Well-known in the business and sports worlds as a method for mapping incremental goals, Kaizen is also a wonderful tool for slowly improving aspects of your life, without feeling daunted or overwhelmed by the challenge.<br/><br/><i>Kaizen</i> by Sarah Harvey brings you a personalized and flexible approach to change that you can apply to any area of your life (whether it is health, relationships, money, career, habits, new hobbies or general wellbeing). You can adapt it to suit working style, preferences and personality. Every person's experience of Kaizen will be different, which is what makes it such an effective tool for positive change.

<b>From the bestselling author of <i>Hyperfocus, </i>productivity expert Chris Bailey, a new approach to finishing what you start.<br/><br/>'The most productive man you'd ever hope to meet'</b> <b>- TED</b><br/><br/>Most of us have no problem setting goals. We know what we want, and we have a pretty good sense of what it takes to get it. But consistently making progress until we've reached that goal is the hard part.<br/><br/>In <i>Intentional</i>, Chris Bailey presents a new and better way to accomplish your goals. It turns out, the secret to finishing what you start isn't willpower or the latest productivity hack - it's intentionality. Your deepest intentions are your greatest motivating force. By structuring your goals around the things that matter most to you, whether that's feeling secure in your job, having autonomy over your decisions or being in a community, getting things done becomes second nature.<br/><br/>Drawing from the latest productivity research and packed full of practical strategies, <i>Intentional</i> will show you how to:<ul><li>Structure goals to increase the likelihood of completion</li><li>Make unappealing, boring or frustrating tasks more attractive to do</li><li>Lower the chance of procrastinating on long-term goals</li><li>Create a system for tracking progress</li><li>Know when a goal isn't for you - and when it's time to let it go.</li></ul><br/><br/><b>Finishing what you start is more possible than you think.</b>

We all want to stay healthy as we age but, with so many different claims out there, it can be hard to know the best advice to follow. In How Not to Age, Dr Michael Greger digs into the top peer-reviewed anti-ageing research to deliver a complete and optimal guide with simple steps to extend your lifespan and slow the adverse effects of ageing. Inspired by the dietary and lifestyle patterns of the world's centenarians and residents of 'blue zone' regions where people live the longest, Dr Greger presents easy, evidence-based ways to preserve the body functions that keep us feeling youthful, both physically and mentally. Can an apple a day really keep the doctor away? What's better for your longevity, jogging for four hours or eating two handfuls of nuts twice a week? Brimming with expertise, How Not to Age lays out practical strategies for living your longest, healthiest life - and for enjoying every moment of it.

<b>FROM COMMUNICATION EXPERT JEFFERSON FISHER, COMES THE DEFINITIVE GUIDE TO MAKING YOUR NEXT CONVERSATION THE ONE THAT CHANGES EVERYTHING.</b><br/><br/><b>'If you are a student of what makes people tick, you need this book' Chris Voss, internationally bestselling author of <i>Never Split the Difference</i></b><br/><br/>---<br/><br/><i>What's the best way to handle a heated conversation?<br/>How do I stand my ground with confidence?<br/>Is there an effective way to work with difficult personalities?</i><br/><br/>Trial lawyer Jefferson Fisher has gained millions of followers through short, simple, practical videos teaching people how to argue less and talk more.<br/><br/>And now he offers a tried-and-true framework that will show you how to transform your life and your relationships. His down-to-earth teachings and actionable strategies have helped countless people navigate life's toughest situations. You will learn:<ul><li>Why you should never "win" an argument</li><li>How to set boundaries and frame conversations</li><li>Why saying less is often more</li><li>How to overcome conflict with connection</li></ul><br/><br/><br/>Everything you want to say, and how you want to say it, can be found in <i>The Next Conversation.</i><br/><br/>---<br/><b>'Embracing the knowledge in </b><i>The Next Conversation</i><b> will vastly improve your life.' Andrew Huberman, PhD, professor, Department of Neurobiology at Stanford University School of Medicine and creator of the </b><i>Huberman Lab Podcast</i><br/><br/><b>'Knowing exactly what to say when the pressure runs high is where we get stuck. No one is better than Jefferson Fisher to show you how to start' Mel Robbins, bestselling author and host of </b><i>The Mel Robbins Podcast</i>