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In this simple, beautifully written book, David Michie opens the door to the core teachings of Tibetan Buddhism. With wry, self-deprecating humour, he shows us how he began to incorporate Buddhist practices into his daily life. He explains how he came to understand the difference between the temporary pleasures of ordinary life, and the profound sense of well-being and heart-felt serenity that comes from connecting with our inner nature.

Jack Valentine seemed to have it all. He made good money as an ad man and looked good doing it. He had a hot apartment, cool friends, even a slick car - at least until the hectic Monday morning a truck smashed into it, sending the critically injured Jack to the hospital. Everything happens for a reason, though, and Jack’s reason reveals itself in the silver-haired cancer patient who becomes his roommate one evening. The elderly man, Cal, shares his life story - one not dissimilar to Jack’s - of material wealth masking a gaping hole within.

This House of Grief is a heartbreaking audiobook by one of Australia's most admired authors. Anyone can see the place where the children died. You take the Princes Highway past Geelong, and keep going west in the direction of Colac. Late in August 2006, soon after I had watched a magistrate commit Robert Farquharson to stand trial before a jury on three charges of murder, I headed out that way on a Sunday morning, across the great volcanic plain.

How do we regain our equilibrium when everything feels out of whack? Based on the inspirational wisdom of kinesiology, Change Your Life is a guide to restoring balance to your physical, emotional and mental systems. Created by experienced kinesiologist Zoe Bosco, it will help you change your life from the inside out and tap into your innate healing intelligence to create new patterns for a healthier, happier life.

How can I be nearing middle age when 26 feels like yesterday? After the craziness of my 20s and hard work of my 30s, what’s next? Who am I now that youth is behind me? These were the questions Lise Carlaw and Sarah Wills asked themselves as they entered a milestone decade—their 40s. And they’re not alone. The second phase of life can seem daunting. But it’s so much more too. There is power in knowing who you are, ditching ‘nice’ for what’s important and arriving at the stage in your life when you decide rather than ‘slide’.

In his thought-provoking and entertaining book, David Michie explains the nuts and bolts of meditation. As a busy professional, as well as long-term meditator, he also gives a first-hand account of how to integrate this transformational practice into everyday life. Combining leading edge science with timeless wisdom, Hurry Up and Meditate provides all the motivation and tools you need to achieve greater balance, better health and a more panoramic perspective on life.

Escape from tension and stress with these enjoyable and easy relaxation, deep breathing and meditation techniques. The first practice is a classic relaxation technique from the yoga tradition known as yoga nidra or psychic sleep. Gillian’s soothing voice guides into a healing semi-hypnotic state then rotates your awareness around your body, systematically letting go of tension. The second practice introduces a relaxing yoga breathing technique which helps to deepen your natural breathing and release stress.

Along with adult colouring, mindfulness is one of the most popular ways for people to find time to relax, breathe and let go of anxiety. Smiling Mind provides personal insight into the practice of mindfulness meditation, borrowing directly from the authors' own experiences and success with using mindfulness through the trials and tribulations of their everyday lives.

Viral video producer Briony Benjamin was a few months into a new job when she started feeling not quite right—All. The. Time. Doctors told her she was just stressed and should rest more and learn to meditate. But it turns out she had cancer all through her body. Briony shares some of the important lessons learnt through her illness and recovery—everything from how to assemble your A Team in times of crisis to learning happy hacks for cutting yourself some slack and some great tips on being a good supportive human when a friend is going through the rough stuff.

The benefits of yoga nidra cannot be overstated! In two Yoga Nidra sessions, Dr Gillian Ross guides the listener through deep relaxation and gentle yoga practices, bringing peacefulness and calm. Yoga Nidra or psychic sleep is an ancient practice of deep relaxation in which you draw your senses inwards and rotate your awareness through your body systematically releasing tension. It is an immensely enjoyable experience. When practised regularly, the benefits of Yoga Nidra cannot be overstated.

The world probably doesn't need another book. And while this might seem like one, it's so much more. It's an invitation. And it's addressed to you. To inspire you to challenge everything, to remind you that you can turn ideas into reality and to give you the opportunity to be part of a bold idea that could change the course of history....

Clear your path to success and well-being with this essential guide to reaching your true potential. Feeling tired, stressed and out of control? Are you overwhelmed and suffering from low self-confidence? In Chaos to Calm, expert life coaches Shannah Kennedy and Lyndall Mitchell offer you a simple step-by-step approach to taking charge and living a more fulfilling life.

If meditation was available in capsule form, it would be the biggest selling drug of all time. It has been scientifically proven to deliver highly effective stress relief, boost our immune systems and dramatically slow the aging process. It has also been shown to make us much happier and more effective thinkers.

Simplify, structure and succeed in life with leading life coach Shannah Kennedy's The Life Plan. Discover what you really want in life and how to get it! Do you want to live with purpose and achieve your life goals? In The Life Plan, leading life coach Shannah Kennedy sets out a step-by-step strategy to help you identify your true self and values, declutter and simplify your life, improve your time management and create structures that will help guide you towards your goals and visions.

The practices in this audiobook offer a variety of easy and enjoyable relaxation techniques. Gillian’s soothing voices helps you to release tension in your body and mind guiding you into an inner space of calm and well-being. Yoga nidra is becoming a widely acknowledged healing practice. For example, it has been shown to help people with stress- and anxiety-related disorders, including insomnia and post-traumatic stress disorder.

From humble beginnings, he has risen rapidly to become in constant demand as a consultant to blue-chip corporations. Here in this easy-to-read manual for success, Australia's leading motivational expert shows you how to achieve more of your potential. In You Can Do It! you will discover: how to set goals and focus on them, how to boost your self confidence, how winners come back from defeat, how to improve your kids' self-esteem, how to deal with negative people, and how to maintain your momentum.

No matter how good you think your sex life is, there's always a tip, trick or technique to make it even better. And you won't find a better compilation of libido-lifting, orgasm-orbiting, titillating titbits! More Hot Sex combines the very latest in sex research with hundres of hot sex tips to guarantee bliss between the sheets for everyone. With practical plans, intelligent advice, how-to's and don't-evers, prepare to be inspired, amused and, above all, entertained.

Are you madly in love or driven mad by it? Happily single or looking for a partner? Living together, married with kids, or dumped and desperate? Whatever the state of your love life, Hot Relationships has the answers to all your dating and relating dilemmas. It's packed with advice on everything from flirting and flings to monogamy and marriage. There's hot tips on getting over an ex, where to meet a partner, how to spot the losers, and how to breeze through that first date, as well as hints on fixing the fights, surviving jealousy and infidelity, and breaking bad love habits.

In the widening grey zone between life and death, doctors fight with doctors, families feel pressured to make tough decisions about their loved ones and lawyers are left to argue life-and-death cases in the courts. Meanwhile, intensive care patients are caught in purgatory, attached to machines and unable to speak for themselves. In Death Interrupted, Dr Blair Bigham seeks to help listeners understand the options facing them at the end of their lives.

Practical, down-to-earth, explicit and funny, Hot Sex is the must have sex and relationships book for every woman and man. Hot Sex is an easy-to-follow guide that cuts straight to the nitty gritty to deliver candid advice and a healthy dose of humour. Packed with tips and techniques that work, Hot Sex includes everything from a blow-by-blow, step-by-step to oral sex, to finding and figuring out your G-spot.