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<b>A thoughtful exploration of integrating Buddhist principles into modern life and work.</b><br/><br/> Written as a dialogue between a businessperson and a temple priest, the book bridges ancient wisdom and contemporary challenges. Through mindful listening, daily practices, and a focus on interconnection, it provides practical guidance on achieving balance, purpose, and peace amidst life's noise. Readers are invited to reflect on the meaning of happiness, the value of relationships, and how small, mindful acts can lead to profound change.<br/><br/> Written in a reflective, conversational tone, Matsumoto blends the storytelling approach of a dialogue between two characters-a businessperson and a temple priest-with practical insights. The narrative is deeply rooted in Buddhist philosophy, yet it is simplified and contextualized for a modern audience, especially those engaged in professional and urban life. The author uses vivid imagery, anecdotes, and analogies to make abstract spiritual concepts accessible and to illustrate how mindfulness, interconnectedness, and simplicity can be implemented by anyone seeking balance between work and personal well-being. The inclusion of real-world practices like mindful listening, cleaning, and gratitude rituals makes the book practical, not just philosophical.<br/><br/><i>Work Like a Monk </i>beautifully bridges ancient wisdom and contemporary challenges. It is a practical guide to achieving balance, purpose and peace amidst life's noise.

<b>'No-one explains cutting edge science and technology more clearly than Lara' </b><i>Lorraine Kelly</i> <b>| </b><b>'Brilliantly written ... separates the nonsense from the evidence'</b><i> Russell Foster </i>| <br/><br/><b>'Extraordinarily helpful' </b><i>Damian Hughes</i><br/><b>On average we spend 20-25% of our lives in poor health - but what if we could change that? </b><b>What if we could stop cancer in its tracks, lose weight at will and even reverse the signs of ageing? </b><b>With breakthroughs in artificial intelligence, disease prevention and decoding our genetics, it might all be possible sooner than you think.</b><br/><br/>In <b><i>Hacking Humanity</i></b>, technology journalist Lara Lewington takes us to the cutting edge of scientific research to demystify how new innovations are transforming our healthcare for the better. Drawing us into the science behind the world's healthiest people, from the Blue Zones to Silicon Valley, while experimenting with the new technology already available, she examines the real challenges ahead and how we can overcome them.<br/>This holds the power to significantly increase the amount of time we spend living in good health - and may boost our lifespans in the process too.<br/><br/>Discover how you can harness the power of data to start improving and protecting your future health right now, and learn how the world's leading experts are developing technologies that will help us all enjoy more of our lives in the years to come.

In 2014, Marie Kondo became famous around the world, changed how we live, the relationship we have with the objects around us and taught us how to seek out the joy in our daily lives. Five years later, her Netflix TV show brought her teachings to an even wider audience and introduced to millions her captivating charm and serene presence. And now, another five years have passed and it's time for more surprises and more ground to be broken.<br/><br/>From the time <i>Life-Changing Magic</i> first launched and all through the years that followed, the most compelling questions and keenest interest, from media and readers alike all around the globe were grounded in one key reality: Marie Kondo's Japanese perspective. Readers and viewers were fascinated by what they learned of Marie's upbringing, her family, her early professional career and her experiences with Shintoism.<br/><br/>So much has changed in the world in the last decade but one constant is that the fascination with Japan is on the rise. The more people learn about Japanese culture the more entranced they become with how Japanese people often combine an ultra-modern lifestyle with a deep respect for ancient customs and traditions on every level. Finally, in Marie Kondo, we have an authentic, world-famous communicator and guide inviting us in, illuminating ancient ways of thinking and how they apply to modern lives around the globe.<br/><br/><i>Letter from Japan</i> is an invitation to explore into customs and traditions, and how these ways of thinking have informed Marie's life and her famous life-changing tidying method.

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<b><i>'One day you'll look back and realise how hard it was, and just how well you did'</i></b><br/><br/>Charlie Mackesy's four unlikely friends are wandering through the wilds again. They're not sure what they are looking for. They do know that life can be difficult, but that they love each other, and cake is often the answer.<br/><br/>When the dark clouds come, can the boy remember what he needs to get through the storm?<br/><br/><b><i>The hugely anticipated new book from Charlie Mackesy, revisiting the much-loved world of The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse - the bestselling adult non-fiction book of all time, with over ten million readers around the world.</i></b>