the Snail is slow but never late

By Jung Mok

THE KOREAN BESTSELLER

'Have you ever thought that the snail that moves slowly will never reach the end of the path; Have you ever wanted to grab it to make it go faster? On a human scale, the snail's speed is ridiculously slow, but on a world scale, it's just perfect.'

In this calming and heart-warming book Jung-mok, a Buddhist nun from Korea, teaches us to free ourselves from the stress of our modern lives. A specialist in meditation, Jung-mok shares simple gestures and daily practices rooted in Buddhist philosophy to help us live a lifestyle conducive to happiness.

This collection of thoughts and short stories imbued with wisdom invites us to open our eyes to the world around us and appreciate the small things which bring us joy. It is a poetic and soothing reminder to grasp and appreciate the beauty of the present moment.

think like a stoic

By Ken Mogi

The Japanese perspective that made The Little Book of Ikigai a worldwide bestseller meets the wisdom of the ancients. The result is a new version of stoicism that is practical, global, future-proof and, above all, optimistic.

In a world overflowing with abundance and information, the calm and clarity of stoicism has never been more necessary. In this new book, bestselling author Ken Mogi explores the ancient Greek philosophy as well as its resonance with other cultures around the world, not least his own Japanese perspective.

With his expertise as a neuroscientist, Mogi uncovers the cognitive foundations of the resilience that is so central to stoicism. Rooted in science, he finds in stoicism robust coping strategies for the challenges of modern life, and ways to balance self-discipline with enjoying life's pleasures.

But stoicism is also a mindset that uniquely equips us to handle the future, from global challenges such as the climate emergency to the rise and rise of AI. Thinking like a stoic, he argues, can offer us not just a path for personal growth and wisdom, but the key to the future of humanity.

rise and shine

By Tom Trotter

Feeling amazing, getting fit and achieving your goals is all within your power - your journey to unlocking your most empowered self should be a joy not a chore. This is the philosophy that Tom Trotter lives by and he has made it his mission to help others to do the same.

This book will bring you both immediate and long-term results, providing you with the mindset needed to make keeping fit and healthy a seamless part of your life, for good. No more fad diets, no more unused gym memberships and no more unworn trainers - this book will galvanise you to want to exercise, adopt new habits and dismantle commonly held misconceptions about fitness and exercise - all whilst having fun!

Rise and Shine is divided into a series of ascending levels, until you reach the point of being ready for the final level - Tom's 14-day fitness challenge! By this point, you will have all the mental and physical tools you need to live a happy, healthy life. No small promise, but if anyone can deliver on it, it's Tom.

Mindful soldier

By Ash Alexander-Cooper

"An essential and inspirational guide to surviving and thriving, whatever life throws at you.'" —Bear Grylls (Adventurer)

Written by former soldier Ash Alexander-Cooper OBE and world-renowned trauma specialist Dr Jessica K. Miller, this dynamic book offers practical skills and techniques to help readers tackle trauma, build resilience and overcome life's toughest obstacles—personal and professional—with confidence.

Overcoming childhood trauma, embracing uncertainty, relationship breakdowns, self-doubt, recovering from failure—these topics and more are covered with real insight, plus practical exercises to help build resilience.

Drawing on first-hand experiences and cutting-edge research, Mindful Soldier is a must-read for anyone seeking to adapt, learn and thrive in the face of adversity.

“A heartfelt exploration of the challenges we face, the resilience we build, and the kindness that lights our way.” —Pinky Lilani CBE DL (Founder, Women of the Future)