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A body made of glass
£16.99A body made of glass
An ache, a pain, a mysterious lump, a strange sensation in some part of your body, the feeling that something is not right. The fear that something is, in fact, very wrong. These could be symptoms of illness. But they could also be the symptoms of hypochondria – an enigmatic condition that might be physiological or psychological or both. In this landmark book, Caroline Crampton tells the story of hypochondria, beginning in the age of Hippocrates and taking us right through to the wellness industry today.
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In two minds
£12.99In two minds
Shocking, eye-opening and grimly fascinating, these are the true stories, patients and cases that have characterised a career spent treating mentally disordered offenders. As a forensic psychiatrist, it’s Dr Das’s job to treat and rehabilitate what the tabloids might call the ‘criminally insane’, many of whom assault, rob, rape, and even kill. His work takes him to high-security prisons and securely locked hospital wards across the country, as well as inside courtrooms, giving evidence as an expert witness. In this honest, revealing and at times humorous memoir, Dr Das shares stories from his fifteen years as a psychiatric doctor working with this dangerous clientele, detailing some of his most extreme, heart-breaking and bizarre cases – and how he’s learned to live with his mistakes when the worse happens.
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Menopausing
£22.00Menopausing
“A game-changing book uncovering the myths and taboos around menopause” – The Guardian
“[Davina is] a perfect advertisement for midlife, an inspiration to us all.” – Hello
“A revolutionary book” – Woman’s Own
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On giving up
£18.99On giving up
Giving up our supposed vices is one thing; giving up on life itself is quite another. One form of self-sacrifice feels positive, something to admire and aspire to, while the other is profoundly unsettling, if not actively undesirable. There are always, it turns out, both good and bad sacrifices, but it is not always clear beforehand which is which. We give something up because we believe we can no longer go on as we are. In this sense, giving up is a critical moment – an attempt to make a different future. In this book, psychoanalyst Adam Phillips illuminates both the gaps and the connections between the many ways of giving up, and helps us to address the central question: what must we give up in order to feel more alive?
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The cancer guide
£16.99The cancer guide
The Cancer Guide is a definitive and inspirational book designed to help patients, partners, family and work colleagues navigate the trials and difficulties associated with cancer and its treatment.
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The midpoint plan
£22.00The midpoint plan
Not ready for elastic waist bands and beige slacks just yet? Do you want to thrive in, not just survive, your midlife years? Inspired by the hit podcast The Mid-Point, ‘The Mid-Point Plan’ is your midlife survival kit – an indispensable guide to reflecting on where you are, redefining mid-life and creating a new narrative for your second half.
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