When Turtle races into the lift of Building 24, there is a nod and a blink and a step to the side. A grunt and a sigh and a lean to the right. But what happens when the lift stops moving? Crocodile has a meeting to get to. And Giraffe has a doctors appointment. And Turtle really, really needs to get to the shop.

Writer’s block. If you are a writer, you know it can be a haunting, terrifying force—a wolf at the door, a vast conspiracy, something that keeps you up at night, spinning your wheels, going nowhere. But what if we’ve been thinking about writer’s block all wrong? What if, by paying attention to its qualities and inquiring into its hidden gifts, we can release that power? On Being Stuck is an empowering guide to working with your blocks and finding the friend within the beast. Using deep inquiry, writing prompts, body and breath exercises, and a range of interdisciplinary approaches, On Being Stuck will help you uncover the gifts hidden within your creative blocks, while also deepening your relationship to your work and reawakening your creative process.

Zen and the art of getting unstuck . . . Perennial favorites, Charlotte Kasl’s If the Buddha Dated, If the Buddha Married and If the Buddha Had Kids have inspired readers with their empowering balance of spiritual and psychological wisdom. This wise yet lighthearted book extends on Dr. Kasl's trademark insight to speak to anyone who's ever experienced being stuck in life. With her signature clarity, wisdom, and wit, she presents seven simple yet profound steps on the path to change: Notice Where You're Stuck; Show Up; Pay Attention; Live in Reality; Connect with Others, Connect with Life; Move from Thought to Action; and Let Go. Full of insight from Buddhist and other teachings that emphasize the joy that comes with letting go of fears and attachments, If the Buddha Got Stuck is an inspirational and practical roadmap to a happier, more peaceful, and more fulfilling life.

Providing a wealth of advice surrounding different ways of working, collaborating and thinking about your writing, this illuminating How to guide acts as an essential sourcebook for academics at any career stage. Seonaidh McDonald shares authentic stories, offers countless suggestions and provides key resources to help you progress your academic writing.

Being Stuck is Not an Option is an autobiography and an inspirational book that shows individuals that even if you come from poverty, a broken home, or consider yourself poor, that does not mean you cannot pick yourself up and become what you want to be in life. If you can dream it, you can become it. Anything is possible. You just have to be persistent, persistent, persistentbe determined, be patient, be open-mindedand if you continue to be consistent and work toward your goals, things will come to you. Just remember to dream big, live life, and always be determined.

Turn the page, join the adventure in the latest bestseller from Ben Miller! Lana and Harrison are staying with their grandparents, when they discover their favourite tree to play in is under threat. That night, a magical golden thread leads them up through the hollow of the tree into a storybook land, where wind and rain rage and a fearsome beast terrifies all who live there. When Harrison is kidnapped by the evil Queen, Lana must do whatever it takes to find him, save the villagers and restore the balance of the storybook world, before the night is out. A breathtaking journey through magical worlds for all the family, featuring Lana and Harrison, the adventure-loving siblings from the bestselling The Day I Fell into a Fairytale, from master storyteller, Ben Miller. Praise for Ben Miller: 'Wonderful, funny, magical' Chris Evans on How I Became a Dog Called Midnight ‘A magical adventure’ Sunday Express on The Day I Fell into a Fairytale 'Bubbles with warmth and mischievous humour . . . irresistible' Alexander Armstrong on The Night I Met Father Christmas

1972 Late Night London: A cat is stuck in a drainpipe in Soho, a dog is impaled on railings in St. James's Park, a pigeon is causing mayhem in a Leicester Square restaurant - who are you going to call? Well back then, all Londoners called upon the services of the true fourth emergency service at the time: the RSPCA Night Emergency Service. This small specialist unit, originally based in Piccadilly, was set up to come to the aid of animals in distress throughout Greater London. Accompany the author as he speeds across London, attending exciting, bizarre and sometimes tragic incidents and meet the quirky and helpful characters who gave him a hand. Experience the rescues and be amazed at the fortitude of the animals. Pay a nostalgic visit to 1970's London and the places which are now long gone or changed beyond recognition. This book will enthral you, amaze and make you laugh and give you an idea of what it is like to work at the sharp end of animal welfare.