Gift Focus inc Attire Accessories - November/December 2020

25 BOOK REVIEWS Bookstand The latest releases in gift books VERY MERRY COCKTAILS By Ann Shen RRP: £14.99 Format: Hardback ISBN: 9781452184708 Cheers to the most wonderful time of the year! Brimming with more than 50 festive cocktail recipes, Very Merry Cocktails is the perfect stocking stuffer year after year. Recipes range from timeless classics and classics with a twist, such as Hot Buttered Rum and the Holiday Bellini, to party punchbowls and zero-proof libations, like ‘Tis the Season Sangria and Foamy Mexican Hot Chocolate. There’s something here for every holiday occasion, whether a kid-friendly cookie party, an elegant New Year’s Eve soiree, or a cozy night in for two. With vibrant photography and just the right amount of Christmas kitsch, this is the gift that keeps on giving to cocktail enthusiasts, holiday hosts, and anyone who loves the holiday season. Find out more at www. abramsandchronicle.co.uk WHAT NOT TO SAY TO YOUR HUSBAND By Jason Hazeley and Nico Tatarowicz RRP: £9.99 Format: Hardback ISBN: 9781529411492 What Not to Say to Your Husband is the first book in a new series by comedy writing duo Jason Hazeley (co-author of the Ladybird Books for Grown-Ups series) and comedy writer Nico Tatarowicz. This compendium of questions and comments you shouldn’t say to your partner in a wide range of critical moments - at your wedding reception, as he’s getting dressed for a fancy do, when you’re at a family reunion - is a hilarious tonic for our times. Fully illustrated with Sarah Sumeray’s dark and witty line- drawings, this book might not make your husband irritate you less, but it might just save your marriage. Find out more at www.quercusbooks.com A TOOLKIT FOR MODERN LIFE By Dr. Emma Hepburn RRP: £12.99 Format: Hardback ISBN: 9781529410228 A warm, wise and practical book of mental wellbeing techniques and exercises that everyone should read. Most of us are just trying to keep it together, most of the time. In a world where business is the norm, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and stressed out. But proactively paying attention to how we feel, and understanding how to respond to our emotions is the key to looking after our own mental health and wellbeing. In this book, clinical psychologist Dr Emma Hepburn, aka @ThePsychologyMum, uses her warm and witty illustrations to introduce practical tools for your day-to-day mental wellbeing. From identifying what triggers unhappy thoughts to overcoming our fear of making mistakes, A Toolkit for Modern Life will help you to cultivate positive habits and feel more confident, happier and in turn with yourself. Find out more at www.quercusbooks.co.uk CALM AF By Sam Baxter RRP: £8.99 Format: Hardback ISBN: 978 1 78783 542 9 Life sucks sometimes. It does. But it’s possible to make it suck a lot less. If you find yourself weighed down by stress, anxiety or burnout, this guidebook is going to set you on the path to feeling calm and cool as can be. With these clear and simple tips on how to relax and reset your body and mind, you’ll improve your mood, and you’ll be ready for any situation that might test your tranquillity. Find out more at www.summersdale.com 