Snails Around France

Retired couple John and Kate Bosley had a dream: to cycle all the way around France on their tandem bicycle. In the summer of 2023, they made that dream a reality, setting out on an epic 12-week, 7,500 kilometre journey that would test their endurance, strengthen their bond, and open their eyes to the wonders of France.

Pedalling at a comfortable ‘snail’s pace,’ John and Kate wind their way around the perimeter of France, sticking as close to the borders as possible. From the Channel to the Atlantic to the Mediterranean to the Alps, they experience France’s diverse beauty and culture up close. Along the way, they battle broken spokes, torrential rains, wrong turns, and leg-burning ascents.

Through it all, the Bosleys maintain their sense of humour, curiosity and ‘joie de vivre.’ With self-deprecating wit and keen observations, John chronicles their highs, lows, and serendipitous encounters. Kate, visually impaired from a past accident, provides inspiration through her courage and determination.

Equal parts travelogue, cycling memoir, and love letter to France, Snails Around France proves it’s never too late to take on a crazy quest and Savor the rewards of traveling slow. Vive la France – and the intrepid snails who encircled it!

365 Days of Gratitude

Becoming aware of our Divine Magnificence is a choice that only you can make. It requires daily introspection and commitment to your life’s purpose. Consistently embracing this awareness elevates the self to a new way of being. During challenging moments, it is always your choice to persevere. By persevering, you learn how to appreciate all things in the present moment. In doing so, you become one with all things.

Observing the way we navigate life wisely opens us up to living in a state of gratitude. This becomes the catalyst to change and indeed transform our inner narrative and reality. Choosing this way requires us to surrender and to hold a deep trust in the process of change. This is simple yet profound. When our purpose is to master greatness from within, we embark on a journey of soul purification. The quest then becomes crystal clear: how do I achieve this?

The answer lies within you – know it intimately. Dare to practice it. Be present for yourself each day and carry on regardless. After a while, look inward once more and keep looking. Feeling compelled to repeat the process to become one with all things? Then do so until you have mastered it. There is a way within you to discover and embody your truth and your authentic self in the present moment. Can you feel it?

The Dini Bridge Bible

Embark on an exciting journey into the world of bridge with Dini Thorne as your guide. From bidding basics to more advanced play, Dini’s friendly advice and clear explanations will have you enjoying this timeless game in no time. Whether you’re new to bridge or looking to sharpen your skills, The Dini Bridge Bible is your essential companion on the path to becoming a confident player. Let the adventure begin!

Natural Born Swimmers

The ultimate swimming guide for parents-to-be. Look forward to the experience of childbirth!

Learn how to manage and work with labour pain which is the biggest fear for most of the mothers to be. It will teach you how to use it as your helper, not an enemy.

It will give you a new perspective of imagining a childbirth, followed by baby and pre-school swimming programs and exercises at home and swimming pool.

These are based on games so your child doesn’t even think that he/she is learning swimming techniques and will just have fun. This is a new philosophy of swimming.

99 Things That Really Annoy Us Old Guys

Do you get really annoyed when strangers park outside your house?Or by sticky price labels that just won’t peel off?Do you get frustrated by child-proof caps?Are you, like me, an old guy who is becoming increasingly crabby at things beyond your control?If you are irked by waiters in restaurants who ignore you when you are trying to catch their attention then this is the book for you.99 hilarious cartoons that reflect the increasingly frustrating life of us old guys.Take a look inside!

Boxes Ticked? So It Begins

Tired of relationship advice that falls flat? Boxes Ticked? So It Begins, offers a fresh, honest perspective that will transform your love life. This book dives deep into the complexities of modern relationships, uncovering hidden truths behind common pitfalls and providing actionable strategies to keep the spark alive.

Building a strong, enduring bond takes more than just finding ‘the one.’ Relationships require ongoing effort and dedication. Boxes Ticked? So It Begins shatters the misconception that love should come easy, offering a roadmap for navigating challenges that arise over time.

Learn how to keep your partner addicted to you, safeguard your relationship from outside threats, and reignite the passion that brought you together. Uncover the root causes of common relationship complaints and discover practical solutions for bridging the gap between you and your loved one.

Don’t let complacency ruin your relationship. Take control of your love life and unlock the secrets to lasting happiness. Boxes Ticked? So It Begins is your essential handbook for creating the relationship you’ve always dreamed of. Get ready to fall in love all over again.

Living from the Inside Out

At some stage, many of us face a moment of reflection, looking in the mirror and wondering what happened to the carefree, dream-filled child we once were. It’s common to question whether it’s too late to pursue those dreams that once sparked such joy in our hearts.

Living from the Inside Out poses a crucial question: Do you see life as something that happens to you, or do you believe that you actively shape your own destiny? This book challenges the belief that we are mere victims of circumstance, presenting an empowering perspective. It delves into the age-old quest to understand the extent of our influence over our lives. Are we reactors to what life throws at us, or creators of our own path? Interestingly, these roles are composed of the same letters, just arranged differently. This metaphor serves as a reminder that we have the power to rearrange our perception of ourselves and the world around us, thereby actively creating our lives from the inside out, breathing life into dormant dreams, and moving beyond stress and dissatisfaction.

Author Claire Smedley introduces readers to the Kosha Roadmap, an ancient yogic model for living a fulfilling life. With her two decades of experience, Claire revitalizes this ancient wisdom, giving it a contemporary twist that is accessible to everyone. This book promises to transform your understanding of yourself and your life, serving as a guide to lasting happiness.

Familiar Reflections

What is love? What does it truly mean to search for it within ourselves, in the world, and in the depths of our hearts?

In this debut reflective memoir, J. J. Laakso masterfully interweaves one man’s personal growth with timeless, familiar, yet often forgotten truths. Through a combination of poetic spiritual awakening and philosophical pondering, Laakso constructs clear definitions and thought-provoking equations to answer some of life’s most profound questions. In an increasingly disconnected world, this book illuminates our eternal search for what we truly desire, both individually and collectively, in a manner that is unparalleled.

So that we may one day love our effects
with every breath of the rest of our lives

  As shapes of the infinity of our hearts
  drawn with the same love that shines

        As everything we are

              Sustainably happy

                   Together

Depression Gets Life and Good Riddance!

This book is written by a musician not a physician; a singer who loves singing with heart and from the heart. Struck by depression, George fought back.

You will learn about some surprising causes, causers and find advice on healthy living as he introduces his technique: the H.A.H.A Happy Achievement Happy Account.

It worked for him. It will work for you too!

Change

Change happens outside the comfort zone circle.

This manual is written in order to help guide teachers through the practicalities and skills of actual teaching which can often get over looked. Change: A Book for Yoga Teachers helps to guide you in the skills of becoming a great teacher.

This manual steps away from the standard teaching aspect around the history and philosophy of yoga and focuses on actual teaching skills such as dialogue, tone of voice, how to sequence, where to stand, how to teach online and much more.

Yoga teaching has changed so much over the last 20 years. If you are new to teaching or have been teaching a long time this book will help you refresh your teaching skills to adapt to what is needed in this new world of yoga. If you want to be a great teacher then this is the book for you!

So Now I Get It

I wrote this book for you. You’ve just had a flick through it and you’ve probably found some interesting diagrams. Take a quick look at the first chapter. I think you may be shocked at the research I am quoting. Then read on.

I know you will connect with the new ideas in here because all my clients do, young and old, men and women, wherever they are in life. I have taken my counselling training, listened to my clients, added the all too often missing ingredient of common sense and then created new ways of looking at my practice in particular and psychology in general. What I do has to make sense to my clients so I know it will make sense to you too. It also does what no-one else wants to do: it takes a look at people behaving (very) badly and finds out how that works so you can defend yourself against them. It then describes a powerful and proven meditation programme and offers a video tutorial for it. I know you will love this book because the ideas work for everyone. There is so much in it, you’ll need to read it a few times to get it all.

Conversation With Myself

Do we speak nothing but the truth when we have conversations with people? Most of us do not speak the truth during conversations with others in our lives. We tend to fabricate stories and make them appear more appealing and favorable to our audience's needs, just to keep the conversation going. This is because we try to impress others with our stories, seeking their acceptance and approval. Therefore, we believe that telling them the truthful version of our stories may not be well received by society at large.

However, when having a conversation with ourselves, we do not have to worry about the audience or how others perceive us; there is no external pressure. Conversations with oneself are pure, raw, and truthful. Engaging in regular self-talk helps me become a better version of myself, and it's a habit I don't want to let go of.