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Summersdale Publishers Ltd (often simply Summersdale) is an English independent publishing firm of non-fiction. The company is based in Chichester, West Sussex. Founded in 1990 by Stewart Ferris and Alastair Williams, it has since published over 800 titles, and has an output of around 90 books per year. Publishing philosophy To seek out potential trade bestsellers in the following genres: travel literature, humour, self help, and general non fiction. Authors David Baboulene Bidisha Edward Enfield Caro Feely Stewart Ferris Peter Kerr Imogen Lloyd Webber Anna Nicholas Geoff Thompson Reza PakravanOther media activities Audiobooks E-booksReferences External links Summersdale Media website. Discover the Summersdale popular books. Find the top 100 most popular Summersdale books.

Best Seller Summersdale Books of 2024

  • Find Your Why synopsis, comments

    Find Your Why

    Joanne Mallon

    Have you ever found yourself wishing that there was more to life? Would you like to feel happy and fulfilled every day? Do you want to take control of your future? When we have a ...

  • The Little Book of Zen synopsis, comments

    The Little Book of Zen

    Astrid Carvel

    How can we be happy?How should we treat others?How should we spend our time?Discover the path to peaceful living with this beginner’s guide to the ancient practice of Zen Zen is a ...

  • All You Need is Less synopsis, comments

    All You Need is Less

    Vicki Vrint

    We live such busy lives, rushing from one thing to the next, that we barely give ourselves time to catch our breath. But what would happen if we aimed for less?Every area of our li...

  • The Little Book for Wild Swimmers synopsis, comments

    The Little Book for Wild Swimmers

    Laura Silverman

    Escape the frantic pace of the everyday, reconnect with your wild side and discover the healing power of swimming outdoorsNature is a balm for both the body and soul and nothing c...

  • How to Read the Universe synopsis, comments

    How to Read the Universe

    Astrid Carvel

    Discover the ancient language of the universe, decipher its messages and unravel its mysteries all you need is this book and your own intuitive powersHas a song ever popped into y...

  • The Little Book of Foreign Swear Words synopsis, comments

    The Little Book of Foreign Swear Words

    Sid Finch

    Ever been lost for words abroad?When you want to get your point across abroad there’s only one way to do it: by swearing your are off! Impress the world with a stream of multilingu...

  • 30 Steps to Finding Yourself synopsis, comments

    30 Steps to Finding Yourself

    Sally Hope

    Build your selfesteem, grow your confidence and rediscover your sense of self with this empowering and practical 30step journal for women"Who am I?"The more confidently you are abl...

  • How to be a Writer synopsis, comments

    How to be a Writer

    Stewart Ferris

    In this updated and expanded edition, Stewart Ferris uses his industry knowhow to give you all the tips, tricks and inside knowledge you will need to become a successful write...

  • The Little Book of Coffee synopsis, comments

    The Little Book of Coffee

    Summersdale Publishers

    There are more ways to enjoy your java than there are coffee beans on the tree, so whether you like your coffee topped with artisan foam or black as the night sky there’s something...

  • Commando Dad synopsis, comments

    Commando Dad

    Neil Sinclair

    As used by Prince William himself, here's the basic training manual for fatherhood recruits! Attention! In your hand is an indispensable training manual for new recruits to fatherh...

  • She Believed She Could So She Did synopsis, comments

    She Believed She Could So She Did

    Sam Lacey

    Selfbelief is the key to your greatness. Packed with useful tips, positive affirmations and bitesized biographies on women who rock, this book is a celebration of female strength a...

  • How to be Happy synopsis, comments

    How to be Happy

    Anna Barnes

    Hello Happiness! When you’re happy, it radiates from within and rubs off on the world. But how do you get there? With a little bit of help and inspiration, it’s both possible and d...

  • Spooky Jokes synopsis, comments

    Spooky Jokes

    Robin Graves

    What’s invisible and smells like zombies? Zombie farts!This creepy collection of ghoulish gags and haunting howlers will have the whole family cackling in no time – guaranteed to t...

  • The Bumper Book of Sporting Wit synopsis, comments

    The Bumper Book of Sporting Wit

    Richard Benson

    I threw the kitchen sink at him but he went to the bathroom and got his tub. Andy Roddick on Roger Federer When I lost my decathlon world record I took it like a man. I o...

  • Less is More synopsis, comments

    Less is More

    Robin James

    Discover the art of finding more through having less: more time, more calm, more energy, more money, more you.Filled with practical tips and ideas, this book will guide you toward ...

  • Set Free synopsis, comments

    Set Free

    Emma Slade

    ‘The man with the gun pushed me down onto the carpet. I tried to cower to make my body curl smaller, instinctively covering my head.‘Oh God, please don’t kill me.’ My words clung t...

  • The Little Book of Crystal Healing synopsis, comments

    The Little Book of Crystal Healing

    Catherine Gerdes

    Invite balance, calm and positivity into your life by embracing the healing power of crystalsFor thousands of years, human beings have been drawn to the beauty of crystals. With th...

  • F in Exams synopsis, comments

    F in Exams

    Richard Benson

    Another year, another set of exams and another round of wellmeaning students to provide us with our textbook mix of wisdom and wisecracks.Bursting with yet more crazy and creative ...

  • Man Down synopsis, comments

    Man Down

    Charlie Hoare

    “A great book on how men, how all of us, can connect through vulnerability and grow together.” Russell BrandHow often do you put on a ‘coping’ front, when in reality you’re trouble...

  • Limitless synopsis, comments

    Limitless

    Lucy Waterlow & Mimi Anderson

    Don’t limit your challenges. Challenge your limitsAt the age of 55, recordbreaking ultrarunner Mimi Anderson embarked on her most ambitious adventure yet. She wanted to become...

  • The Book for Badass Women synopsis, comments

    The Book for Badass Women

    Harriet Dyer

    What is a badass woman? Whatever the heck she wants to be! Dive head first into this sassy little book filled with empowering tips and kickass quotes.A badass woman is someone who ...

  • Snapcat synopsis, comments

    Snapcat

    Rosie Ryder

    Meet the cats who live in the moment So, you thought it was only humans who were hooked on Snapchat? We have the screengrabbed evidence to the contrary. Join the cats who snap, an...

  • Enormous Boobs synopsis, comments

    Enormous Boobs

    Richard Benson

    'The away team were prevented from making a final strike due to a welltimed tickle' 'British Left Waffles on Falkland Islands' Laugh out loud at this selection of the funniest faux...

  • Pause synopsis, comments

    Pause

    Summersdale Publishers

    I breathe in calm. I breathe out calm.Modern life can be fastpaced and stressful, so we all need a way to press ‘pause’ from time to time. With simple mindfulness techniques, selfc...

  • Wet Pussies synopsis, comments

    Wet Pussies

    Charlie Ellis

    DRIPPING. FURRY. PUSSIES. You won’t believe your eyes. This book contains some of the world’s wettest pussies! Paired with hilarious captions, these pics will have you laughing out...

  • Conspiracy Theories synopsis, comments

    Conspiracy Theories

    Jamie King

    Where did the Coronavirus outbreak originate and was the pandemic predicted? Did aliens help to build the Sphinx and the Great Pyramid of Giza, and what were they trying to tell us...

  • WASP synopsis, comments

    WASP

    Pollinger in Print

    The war had been going on for nearly a year and the Sirian Empire had a huge advantage in personnel and equipment. Earth needed an edge. Which was where James Mowry came in. If a s...

  • Dead Or Alive synopsis, comments

    Dead Or Alive

    Geoff Thompson

    Learn how to be streetwise and how to protect yourself in unarmed combat with this guide by martial arts expert Geoff Thompson. The author outlines the latest techniques in selfdef...

  • How to Balance Your Life synopsis, comments

    How to Balance Your Life

    Robin James

    Achieving a sense of equilibrium and inner peace can prove elusive when so many demands and responsibilities are constantly vying for your attention. Discover the tools for finding...

  • The Lonely Sea and the Sky synopsis, comments

    The Lonely Sea and the Sky

    Sir Francis Chichester

    The complete autobiography of the great adventurer Sir Francis Chichester, the first and fastest man to singlehandedly circumnavigate the globe. Aged 18 and with a taste for advent...

  • Nature Therapy synopsis, comments

    Nature Therapy

    Rémy Dambron

    Discover the healing power of nature with this beautiful book, which will help you reconnect with the natural world to nurture your wellbeingNature therapy is the practice of recon...

  • Holistic Healing synopsis, comments

    Holistic Healing

    Sally Brockway

    Open your mind to a new, more wholesome way of living. Soothe away everyday stress with this beautifully presented collection of practical advice for achieving optimum health and w...

  • How to Support Your Anxious Child synopsis, comments

    How to Support Your Anxious Child

    Poppy O'Neill

    A gentle, practical guide for parents and carers of anxious children who are finding it difficult to navigate their child's worriesChildren are often reluctant to speak about their...

  • Doggie Language synopsis, comments

    Doggie Language

    Lili Chin

    Dogs communicate with so much more than barks and tail wags. Misreading doggie body language makes life challenging for dogs and their humans. This small but mighty book is your p...

  • Unicorns synopsis, comments

    Unicorns

    Summersdale Publishers

    Who says unicorns aren’t real? Life’s never dull when you have a unicorn by your side. These sparkly friends bring magic into our lives, from the tips of their magical ho...

  • The Little Book of World Mythology synopsis, comments

    The Little Book of World Mythology

    Hannah Bowstead

    Step into a world of gods, heroes and monstersThroughout history, mythologies have been fundamental to societies and cultures across the world. They are the collected stories of a ...

  • Canoeing the Congo synopsis, comments

    Canoeing the Congo

    Phil Harwood

    At 2,922 miles, the Congo is the eighth longest river and the deepest in the world, with a flow rate second only to the Amazon. ExMarine Phil Harwood embarked on an epic solo journ...

  • Quotable Shakespeare synopsis, comments

    Quotable Shakespeare

    Max Morris

    This entertaining collection gathers together William Shakespeare's wisest and wittiest quotations. Quotable Shakespeare proves that brevity is the soul of wit and is sure to deli...

  • Spain to Norway on a Bike Called Reggie synopsis, comments

    Spain to Norway on a Bike Called Reggie

    Andrew P. Sykes

    Meet Andrew: French teacher, writer and longdistance cyclist.Now, meet Reggie, his bike.With two European cycling adventures already under his belt, Andrew was ready for a new chal...

  • The Secrets of Spiritual Healing synopsis, comments

    The Secrets of Spiritual Healing

    Elsie Wild

    Would you like to learn how spiritual energies influence your life?Are you interested in natural healing methods to boost your emotional and physical wellbeing?Do you wish you coul...

  • How to Be Mindful synopsis, comments

    How to Be Mindful

    Anna Barnes

    Say hello to a new, mindful you Would you like to feel less stressed, live more calmly and be more content? The simple ideas that mindfulness teaches can help you achieve all these...

  • You Are Amazing synopsis, comments

    You Are Amazing

    Summersdale Publishers

    This bright and bold book is all about celebrating you your mind, your body, your amazing lifeFeeling good starts from within, from recognizing your value, identifying your streng...

  • Officially Retired synopsis, comments

    Officially Retired

    Ted Heybridge

    Celebrate surviving the nine to five with this hilarious collection of quotes, quips and statementsCongratulations, you've retired! It's time to celebrate your freedom. Whether you...