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Women-O-Pause by Lenaa Kumar

In Women-O-Pause, Lenaa Kumar invites you into a year of profound transformation. In 2024, she received a sudden wave of social media attention just as her life shifted dramatically through marriage, relocation and an unexpected initiation: perimenopause. Rather than viewing it as a decline, she reframed this transition as ‘Womenescence’—a powerful awakening into the next phase of womanhood.

Amid the whirlwind of public visibility and private change, she refused to accept confusion, discomfort and pharmaceutical dependence. Instead, she turned to extensive research, lifestyle changes and natural healing practices rooted in holistic wellness and ancient traditions.

The result is both a memoir and a guide—a practical yet deeply reflective blueprint for women to help them navigate perimenopause and menopause with greater awareness, agency and vitality. Through personal insight and actionable tools, Women-O-Pause challenges conventional narratives while encouraging women to reconnect with the cyclical intelligence of their bodies.

Featuring insights from professional doctors who offer medical insight and clinical perspectives, this book bridges lived experience with modern science. It ultimately reframes menopause not as a problem to be solved but as a powerful rite of passage.

Maintain: The 3 Simple Shifts that Turn Temporary Weight Loss into Lasting Freedom

Reaching your goal weight isn’t the finish line—it’s where the real journey begins.

New York Times best-selling author Susan Peirce Thompson, brain and cognitive scientist and founder of Bright Line Eating, teaches you the three identity shifts that will finally keep the weight off for good.

Conventional weight-loss programs, GLP-1s, gastric bypass, and fad diets aren’t the magic bullets everyone hoped for. More often than not, people lose some weight, return to old eating patterns, and then promptly regain what they lost. With 85 percent of people discontinuing their GLP-1 medications within two years, one question remains unavoidable: Why is losing weight—and keeping it off—so difficult?

Best-selling author and expert in the psychology of eating, Susan Peirce Thompson has the answer: three science-backed identity shifts that will promote lasting change at the deepest level and rewire your relationship with food, dieting, and yourself:

• You are DEVOTED. No more bargaining or food chatter. Design your Maintenance plan and commit to it fully.
• You are RESOURCED. No more eating your feelings. Identify emotional triggers and build powerful skills to meet life without excess food.
• You are LIBERATED. No more tinkering with the last few pounds. Step into peace, joy, and fulfillment in a body—and life—you trust.

It’s time to let go of the diet mentality and achieve long-term weight stability and freedom around food. Because maintenance isn’t magic—it’s a mindset.

Yeh Dil Maange More

Vikram Batra, Hero for the Nation … A Brother Forever Missed

Yeh Dil Maange More is the story of a hero who never truly left us. When Captain Vikram Batra ascended the icy mountains of Kargil, he carried a nation’s hopes on his shoulders. When he returned wrapped in the Tricolour, he became immortal.

A heartbreaking and deeply inspiring true story of Martyr Captain Vikram Batra, Param Vir Chakra awardee and the face of India’s victory in the 1999 Kargil War, told through the eyes of his identical twin brother, these pages carry the memories no history book ever captured. From the childhood days to the unbearable silence left behind after the war took one of them away.

This is not just a book about battle. It is a story about love, loss, courage, family, and the price of patriotism. It is about a 24-year-old Indian Army officer who smiled in the face of death and whose words, ‘Either I will come back after hoisting the Tricolour, or I will come back wrapped in it’, still send shivers through the heart of a nation.

Raw, intimate, and unforgettable, Yeh Dil Maange More is a tribute to every soldier who never came home, every family that continues to wait, and every Indian who still feels a surge of emotions on hearing the name, Captain Vikram Batra.

Your Soul Is the Source of Your Power

Unlock boundless potential and spiritual guidance by connecting with Spirit and awakening your Soul’s potential.

For too long, communicating with the Spirit world has been seen as a rare gift reserved for a select few “gifted” or “special” people.

In truth, the power to connect with Spirit lies within every one of us. It’s a power that has the potential to transform your life, guiding you to live with purpose, clarity, and a deep connection to the Spirit that surrounds and flows through us.

In this groundbreaking book, renowned psychic medium and spiritual teacher Sean Collyns demystifies mediumship for the modern era, empowering readers to strengthen their spiritual connection and receive guidance from the other side.

Sean will reveal how to:

• Create an energetic environment in which your spiritual abilities can thrive
• Become receptive to messages from Spirit—whether from loved ones who have passed, past life memories, or your own higher guidance
• Harness your soul’s power to live a joyful, fulfilling life and manifest your heart’s desires

Whether you’re a seasoned spiritual seeker or are curious about beginning your journey, Your Soul is the Source of Your Power is your key to recognizing your divine birthright and opening up a life of infinite possibility.

Food Therapy: Conscious Eating to Navigate Anxiety, Stress, and Trauma

USA TODAY Bestseller!

Filled with accessible strategies to help you heal from within through the foods you eat, FOOD THERAPY explores the vital connection between nutrition, stress, and trauma recovery.

Food is therapy—and the choices you make each day impact your capacity to heal from anxiety, stress, and even trauma. Somatic Educator Luis Mojica offers a groundbreaking approach to eating to support the nervous system, adrenals, and glucose balance. When you learn how nutrition impacts your emotions and your body, every food choice becomes an opportunity to shift your biochemistry and support your goals. This knowledge can be incorporated into both therapeutic and personal practices, revealing how to:

• Learn which foods affect your fight-or-flight response.
• Replace judgment and shame with curiosity to reveal the unmet needs behind your food cravings.
• Avoid food-induced stress so your body can better handle life’s ups and downs.
• Eat both processed and whole foods in a balanced way.

Neither a cookbook nor a one-size-fits-all diet of dos and don’ts, this book is a guide to becoming a conscious alchemist, deeply in tune with your body, using food as a medicine.

Believe You’re Made for More: 7 Steps to Break Free from Low Self-Esteem, Remember Your Worth and Claim Your Quiet Confidence

A step-by-step guide to overcoming low self-esteem to discover your self-worth and step into your power.

Unlock a confident, authentic you with Believe You’re Made for More by psychotherapist Natasha Page. Natasha offers a practical therapy-based self-help approach to overcoming low self-esteem in all areas of life, from work to relationships. Drawing on both her personal and professional experiences, Natasha has invaluable insights and guidance.

Natasha noticed a recurring theme among her clients – a persistent inability to change how they viewed themselves. Believe You’re Made for More is your guide to healing low self-worth and breaking free from this cycle. Inside, you’ll discover:

• The root causes of low self-esteem, how it develops and how it’s maintained.
• How low self-esteem impacts all areas of your life – your career, relationships and self-image – and learn strategies to overcome it.
• Techniques to reframe negative self-talk and stop people pleasing, so you can start building true inner confidence.
• Ways to uncover your authentic self by exploring your core values and what truly defines you.
• Steps to self-love and acceptance, empowering you to stop playing small and fulfil your highest potential.

Without strong self-esteem and self-belief, it’s just not possible to manifest your dream life. This book will take you on a transformational journey and inspire you to embrace everything you are with self-compassion, so you can finally believe you are deserving of so much more.

Independence for Life: The Complete Guide to Building Strength and Regaining Mobility Beyond 50

From the Sunday Times bestselling author of Thriving Beyond Fifty.

Getting older doesn’t have to mean slowing down. Discover how to create a personalized plan to build strength, protect bone health, restore balance and improve mobility at any age.

Physiotherapist and over-50s health specialist Will Harlow, who has helped millions through his YouTube channel, shows you how to build your own transformative, step-by-step plan based on his Four Pillars of Independence – strength, mobility, balance and skeletal health. First, you’ll assess your starting point, then choose exercises to target your weak areas and create a routine that grows with you. This isn’t about fixing one issue at a time – it’s about building a plan to keep your whole body strong, mobile and independent for years to come.

Inside, you’ll find science-backed strategies, easy-to-follow exercises and simple self-assessments to help you track your progress and stay motivated, whatever your starting point.

You’ll learn how to:

• Build muscle and stability safely at any age, even if you’ve never trained before.
• Improve balance and coordination to prevent falls and move with confidence.
• Protect and strengthen your bones to reduce the risk of fracture.
• Maintain and restore mobility with targeted stretching and movement routines.
• Reduce pain so you can stay active and get back to doing the things you love.
• Create a structured routine you can follow week by week and adapt as you improve.

Independence for Life is more than a collection of exercises – it’s your complete guide to building a clear, personalized roadmap for ageing well. You’re not too old and it’s never too late – you just haven’t had the right plan. Until now

Page One to Done: Finish Your Novel in 30 Days with the Fast Drafting Method

Finally finish the first draft of your novel with a method that maximizes efficiency, speed, and joy—from the author of Save the Cat! Writes a Novel.

After months (or years) of writing, are you left with nothing but a folder full of false starts? Do you have a novel you were once excited to write but abandoned after only a few chapters—or even halfway through? Are you trapped in an endless cycle of rewrites, self-doubt, and perfectionism?

Enter the Novel Fast Drafting Method: a proven approach for getting your book out of your head and onto the page in as little as 30 days. Best-selling author and writing coach Jessica Brody will guide you step-by-step through her 3-phase process that’s helped thousands of writers finish their first drafts in weeks instead of years:

• Mindset: Adopt the mindset of a “chronic finisher” and overcome the destructive beliefs that cause 97% of writers to quit
• Preparation: Build your story’s foundation, set achievable goals, and prepare both your day-to-day life and writing schedule for success
• Drafting: Master proven strategies to maintain consistent momentum, discover the story faster, and finish in record time—so you’re ready to revise with confidence and clarity

With fast drafting, you’ll gain the mental space, freedom, and motivation to easily and more joyfully finish every writing project you start—faster than you ever thought possible.

The Smallest of Joys: How to Create Your Own Magic, Let Your Best Be Enough and Find Contentment Exactly as You Are

From social media’s favorite vintage nana: warm, heartfelt advice on how to discover joy and beauty in your everyday life. Have a cup of tea and settle in!

“In times when unexpected disappointments seem lurking around every corner it’s even more important to focus your attention on things that are beautiful.”—Diane Shiffer

Known to her nearly 2.5M followers as @shifferdiane on TikTok and Instagram, Diane Shiffer is the internet’s favorite nana. Her cozy, candid posts—featuring cups of coffee on the porch, cats on the countertop, and vintage treasures—have become a sanctuary for those craving softness and kindness in a divided and harsh time.

Like a collection of letters from a wise and loving grandparent, this book offers warmth, wisdom, and encouragement for anyone seeking more peace, joy, and self-acceptance. Diane’s signature blend of gentle humor, vintage charm, and heartfelt reflection invites you to slow down and reconnect with what matters most. When we treat ourselves with kindness, we often find that life flows more easily—and even joyfully.

THE SMALLEST OF JOYS is an invitation to slow down, embrace self-love, and welcome a little stillness (maybe even silliness!) into your days. With short, heartfelt chapters, you’ll discover how to:

• Embrace your inner weirdo
• Be patient with yourself through life’s changes
• Keep a tidy home without overwhelm
• Develop a positive body image
• Heal from heartbreak
• Connect with others through gratitude
• Find everyday magic in the simplest moments

Whether you’ve been following Diane for years or are just meeting her now, this book is like a warm teacup in your hands and a soft blanket around your shoulders. A modern antidote to hustle culture and self-criticism, it’s a reminder that kindness—especially toward yourself—can be a powerful way to live.

Hinduism: A Comprehensive Guide to Hindu Thought, Practice, and Tradition

Drawing from a rich tapestry of theology, philosophy, mythology, and important cultural practices, Hinduism offers a comprehensive journey into one of the world’s oldest and most enduring spiritual traditions.

The book explores the foundations of the Hindu religion—its ethics, rituals, and profound spiritual heritage—in a manner that is both accessible and deeply illuminating for all readers. By weaving together insights from sacred Hindu scriptures (the Vedas, Upanishads, Puranas, Itihasas, and the Bhagavad Gita), along with the core tenets of dharma and inner freedom, it reveals the universal message of truth, harmony, and self-realisation embedded within Hindu thought.

More than a religious study, this work is an invitation to discover the spiritual depth, intellectual richness, and cultural grandeur of Hinduism. Whether you are a seeker of knowledge, a practitioner, or simply curious about India’s ancient wisdom, this book serves as a valuable guide to understanding the eternal principles that continue to inspire humanity across generations.

USPs:

1. A clear and accessible guide to a complex tradition
Breaks down the foundations of Hinduism—its philosophy, ethics, rituals, and worldview—in a way that is easy to understand without oversimplifying its depth.

2. Rooted in authoritative scriptures and core concepts
 Draws directly from key Hindu texts such as the Vedas, Upanishads, Puranas, Itihasas, and the Bhagavad Gita, while explaining essential ideas like dharma, karma, and inner freedom.

3. Bridges ancient wisdom with modern relevance
 Presents timeless principles of truth, harmony, and self-realisation in a way that resonates with contemporary readers and modern life.

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