Perimenopause is not a hormone deficiency, it’s the time before your last period, a normal life stage and transition to a more liberating time of life. Perimenopause need not be a crisis, but lots of people talk up a fearful narrative that creates stress and confusion, which can make symptoms worse.

Kate Codrington has been a menopause mentor and a therapist for 30 years and now, in her new book The Perimenopause Journal, she guides readers through the ‘inner seasons’ of perimenopause, so they can better track, understand and manage the symptoms of the natural ebb and flow of this transition. Most importantly, she provides readers with the advice they need to care for themselves, so that this change can become a source of excitement and joy.

The second half of the beautifully illustrated hardback is a 52-page, undated journal for readers to track their own symptoms based around the seasons and the lunar year. As a safe space away from the misogyny and fear that surrounds perimenopause, the journal will help readers chart their course to a smooth and fulfilling postmenopause, known as a “second spring”.

This book is a unique take on navigating the perimenopause – it's for people who don't want to be patronised and find that other books on the topic just don't speak their language. For those who go to yoga but cringe at the chanting; get the giggles in a gong bath or close out their mindfulness class with a glass of prosecco. They are sharp, they’ve busted glass ceilings, they’ve burned out and (hopefully) recovered and are now longing to learn how to live their lives sustainably and stylishly.

The Edge of Sentience is published by Oxford University Press and tackles the urgent ethical dilemmas brought on by our evolving understanding of the beings sitting on the edge of sentience — with Birch offering a compelling message that when in doubt, err on the side of caution. Whether dealing with AI, lab-grown brains, or animals, we should act as though sentience matters—because one day, they might thank us for it!

Written by Jonathan Birch, Professor of Philosophy at the LSE – whose work led to octopuses, crabs and lobsters being recognized as sentient beings under UK law.

When mines and quarries close, they shouldn’t become scars on the landscape or sources of pollution or leave their working communities on the brink of collapse. With imagination and determination, they can offer something radically different – hope.

102 Things to Do with a Hole in the Ground explores some of the world’s best examples of mine site transformation to repair damaged places and offer their communities new futures. There are over 100 inspiring examples including heritage and tourism attractions, ‘natural’ habitats, and new commercial uses – it shows what can be done when the remnants of mining are regarded as an opportunity rather than a liability. The examples are wide-ranging – from a salt mine cathedral in Colombia to an underground laboratory hoping to uncover the secrets of dark matter in Australia, from scuba diving through an old lead mine in the USA to an underground night club in Mexico. Each location is illustrated with details about its former usage and the positive impact of its regeneration on its surroundings.

Citizens’ assemblies bring the shared wisdom of ordinary people into political decision making on the climate and ecological crisis. They are increasingly being used at local, national and even global levels. But with what impact? Can they take us beyond the shortcomings of electoral and partisan politics? Can they make a real difference? This book explains why climate assemblies have captured the imagination of governments and activists alike, exploring the ways they can have a meaningful impact on climate politics.

We Need To Talk About Climate: How Citizens' Assemblies Can Help Us Solve the Climate Crisis charts the development of climate assemblies across Europe and beyond. It explores what ordinary people want, highlighting the ways in which assembly recommendations take us beyond current government policies and offer new visions and directions for change. It shows that not all assemblies are the same and that the context and design of climate assemblies have differed quite profoundly – as have their impacts on policy and public discourse. The book also lays out the key elements needed for climate assemblies to have sustained impact, providing essential insights for anyone wanting to run or advocate for them, and concludes with reflections on what we can expect from assemblies as they evolve.

From the expert creators of Sunday Times Bestseller The Complete Air Fryer Cookbook, Air Fryer Easy Everyday: 140 super-simple delicious recipes this is the ultimate solution to busy mealtimes, featuring 140 simple, straightforward air fryer recipes.

This no-frills beginner guide is full of effortless and practical recipes that absolutely anyone can follow, regardless of experience, showing you how easy it is to feed yourself, your friends and family all day long using only the air fryer. Instructions are included for both basket and dual air fryers – as well as a chapter on cooking in the air fryer oven.

Written by the air fryer experts Sam and Dom Milner, who have lived and breathed air fryer cooking for more than 12 years, this smart cookbook focuses on the essentials. As the creators of the highly successful website RecipeThis.com, Sam and Dom know exactly what makes the best recipes so simple and effective, along with which techniques you need to easily achieve the best results.