Mindfulness is a technique of focused awareness that has its roots in Buddhism. It makes the present moment vividly tangible, heightens the senses, and increases our ability to think clearly and make
Over the years, vermouth has fallen from grace, but the truth is, without vermouth, your martini is merely an iced vodka or gin. Now, once again, vermouth is being touted as the hottest trend in spiri
Part memoir, part potted history of civilisation, My Life in Ruins is the account of a life lived in uncovering the past. Adam Ford is an archaeologist. Not only has he been on expeditions to unlock
Over half the worlds population already live in cities, and the proportion is rising all the time. The author takes you on a journey through the city, absorbing the historical, cultural and philosophi
Seeking Silence in a Noisy World explores our existential search for mindful solitude, what it can mean, and how we can all benefit from peaceful solace.
Mindfulness is a lifelong exercise and the older we get the more appreciative we can become of the practice. This title reveals how the father of science introduced an understanding of ourselves and o
Stargazing is a lovely cross-generational activity who wouldn’t be fascinated by the sheer size of the universe? Stars offers a straightforward guide to what we know and how we know it, plus a range o
Exploring the idea of the walk as both medium and metaphor, and considering ideas of pilgrimage alongside the notion of the walk in literature, Adam Ford draws on his personal experience of both spiri
Who isn’t fascinated by the sheer size of the universe? Stars offers a straightforward guide to what we know and how we know it—from the Big Bang to star nurseries andto the beginnings of life on plan
Could a Monkey Waterski? provides a fun and informative introduction into the life of a monkey. Have you ever wondered what it'd be like if a chimpanzee joined a band? By imagining animals in everyday
Speed, pressure and stress are what we expect in life yet do we really need to accept that reality? The authors share meditative insights on what mindful living really means, along with meaningful exe
