Vie 2 General Interest 14 Gift & Humour 16 Stocklist 69 Welcome to Summersdale! Summer’s upon us, and with it comes a colourful selection of exciting new books ready to get you inspired, energised and thoroughly entertained. With long, sunny days and buzzing social calendars, make sure to take some well- deserved time for yourself and discover The Joy of Missing Out (#JOMO), as well as how to truly live your best life with The Art of Being Single. Feel recharged and ready to take on new challenges with 365 Ways to Be Confident, a brand-new addition to our hugely successful 365 Ways to… range. If you’re feeling really inspired, bolster that can- do attitude with Resilience and head out to Save the World! Become an eco-warrior with the newest book in our Say No to… series, Say No to Waste, and marvel at the riches of the countryside with The Hedgerow Apothecary. Why not also try out a more plant-based lifestyle by feasting on some insanely delicious Vegan Snacks? After all that earth-saving vigour, you’ll need to take a step back and relax; find a moment of calm to Draw Breath and read The Art of Japanese Living to discover peace through the Eastern way of life. With a brand-new decade just around the corner, mark the occasion with 2020 and celebrate some of the most iconic events and achievements of this millennium (so far!). But if you’re feeling a little perturbed by this milestone, learn how to look at the passing years with glee by reading How to Age Joyfully, or for those not-so-young-any-more millennials, How to Survive a Quarter-Life Crisis has got you covered. And that’s not all – we have even more fun, inspiring and beautiful books to share with you, on everything from puzzles to poetry and from crystals to crafts. We’d like to extend our gratitude to our reps and agents, the press and trade, and all the writers, artists and talented people who contribute to Summersdale’s continued success. The Summersdale Team Feedback: [email protected] Summersdale Publishers @Summersdale @SummersdalePublishers @Summersdale For all media and events enquiries please contact Dean Chant, [email protected] Disclaimer: All details are correct at the time of going to print. Prices, specifications and availability are subject to change without prior notification. Resilience How to Turn Adversity into Strength Josh Floyd ISBN: 978 1 78685 966 2 £6.99 136x101mm 160pp Hardback July 2019 Rights and Sales Territories: World Life’s journey isn’t always a walk in the park but there are ways of forging your own path. This pocket-sized book of simple but effective tools and tips will help you to build your inner reserves and bounce back from adversity stronger than ever. Key Selling Points: • This little book of tips and quotations will encourage you to grow stronger and become more able to deal with the adversities of life. • The Little Book of Resilience (ISBN: 9781849538305) has sold over 9,000 copies worldwide. You can’t If at first reputedly turned down 302 times before he got you don’t financing for creating turn back Disneyland. Equally, succeed... J. K. Rowling was living the clock, on the breadline before she found success with but you Harry Potter, but only after 12 publishers rejected her It is continuous effort – not manuscript. Ask yourself, can wind talent or intelligence – that are you looking for a holds the key to success quick fix? Do you have it up in life. Successful people a tendency to give up understand this. As a when things get tough? again. result, they are action- Or do you persevere and oriented. Of course, keep trying to find a way sometimes it makes sense to make things work? Bonnie Prudden to quit, but don’t make Commit to keep going If you’re going through the mistake of giving up until you reach your goal. too early. Walt Disney’s hell, keep going. first animation company went bankrupt and he was Winston Churchill Resilience_SAMPLE PAGES.indd 2-3 28/01/2019 11:18:31 Resilience_SAMPLE PAGES.indd 4-5 28/01/2019 11:18:31 2 VIE Spirituality Guidance for a Better Life Sophie Golding ISBN: 978 1 78685 969 3 £12.99 195x149mm 192pp Hardback July 2019 Rights and Sales Territories: World This stunning book will help you on your spiritual journey by introducing you to traditions, philosophies and practices which have the power to open your heart and broaden your mind. Packed with tips on how to practise spirituality in your everyday life, this book provides the stepping stones to a new sense of peace and happiness. Key Selling Points: • This book includes techniques and exercises to help you work on your spiritual development. • An accessible introduction to an increasingly popular topic, with a contemporary design which will appeal to a wide audience. • Similar to The Little Book of Spirituality (ISBN: 9781849537131), which has sold over 11,000 copies. GET TO KNOW YOUR SPIRITUAL SELF Spirituality is a personal journey where we try to establish and nurture a connection with something greater than ourselves. To do this, we must first look to ourselves: at our beliefs, our values and our actions. What could you change or improve upon? Based on your life to date, create an honest personal moral inventory. Explore your character traits, ideals and beliefs, especially around the themes of fairness, integrity Knowing yourself and love, and acknowledge your strengths as well as your weaknesses. is the beginning of The following questions will help you discover your core all wisdom. values and create your moral inventory: Aristotle Modern paganism engage with nature • What are my positive and negative qualities? Paganism in general refers to the religious traditions of a country’s • Do I have a belief system? indigenous population and is an umbrella term for many ancient Pagans use the different elements – earth, water, air and fire – to • Are there outstanding apologies or amends I need to make spiritual beliefs, but here in the West paganism refers to a more enhance various characteristics in their lives. If you feel unsettled, that would give me greater peace of mind? If there are but specific spiritual path. Modern pagans, such as Druids or Wiccans, try grounding yourself by walking barefoot on the grass or sand. To this is not possible, can I forgive myself and move on in the share a deep reverence for nature, and an understanding that all life release pent-up emotions, soak in a warm bath or spend time near certain knowledge that I will not repeat this behaviour? is connected and should be respected. Many also choose to follow an water. Sharpen your thinking by getting out and about on a blustery • What resentments am I carrying that it would benefit me eco-friendly lifestyle. day and breathing in the fresh air. Use candlelight and fire to help to let go? Modern pagans observe the cycle of the seasons, the moon and life your intuition and passions to burn more brightly. itself (from birth to death), and eight annual festivals are celebrated Connect with the cycle of the seasons by making a fresh start in throughout the year. These mark the ‘turn of the wheel’ and tie the spring and sowing the seeds of new projects for the year ahead. Helping you tune into a more spiritual mindset, a truthful in to the natural cycles of the planet. They include the equinoxes, Soak in the warmth of the sun’s rays in the summer and re-energise. moral inventory provides a sound basis from which to begin solstices and four additional seasonal festivals. Pagans feel that our At harvest time, give thanks for the good things in your life. And as your journey to enlightenment. lives can be lived in harmony with these changes; for example, that the trees lose their leaves in winter, take stock of your life and shed it is beneficial to plan new projects in the spring. any possessions or habits that are no longer useful to you. 12 14 15 VIE 3 How to Age Joyfully Eight Steps to a Happier, Fuller Life Maggy Pigott ISBN: 978 1 78685 968 6 £12.99 195x149mm 160pp Hardback July 2019 Rights and Sales Territories: World Getting older should be something to enjoy – and it can be. This uplifting book shares the secret to ageing well in eight simple steps, to help keep you healthy and happy. Whether you choose to follow some of the advice or all, this is the perfect guide for living a more fulfilled, healthy and joyful life. Maggy Pigott CBE is a retired civil servant who is now the Vice Chair of Open Age, a London charity that helps people over 50 lead active lives. Twitter: @AgeingBetter and @MaggyPigott Key Selling Points: • This book helps the reader transform their lives through eight simple steps – from eating well and moving more to embracing positivity and mindfulness. • Each step is broken down into easy-to-follow tips, and the book is useful and succinct, whilst having an inspiring and uplifting tone. TIPS WHY CONNECT? Man is by nature a social animal. TIP 3 Seek help if you are Aristotle depressed or anxious connect The evidence is clear. Loneliness (that is, feeling sad because you do not have the social contact you’d like) is And don’t be embarrassed, ashamed or afraid to talk about Take care of Human connection lies at the heart of human dangerous – it increases the risk of many diseases affecting it.