{"title":"Ian Miller","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the engaging works of Ian Miller, a talented author who brings a unique blend of insights across diverse fields such as personal development and sustainable living. With a passion for empowering readers, Ian delves into significant aspects of everyday life that inspire growth and self-improvement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the realm of \u003cem\u003eSelf-Help \u0026amp; Personal Development\u003c\/em\u003e, Ian Miller’s book \u003cem\u003eSelf-Esteem\u003c\/em\u003e serves as a valuable guide to boosting confidence and nurturing a positive self-image. Readers will find practical advice and encouragement for building a foundation of self-worth, a crucial element in navigating personal and professional challenges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor those interested in enriching their lifestyle with traditional skills, \u003cem\u003eThe Scything Handbook\u003c\/em\u003e sits comfortably in the \u003cem\u003eHome \u0026amp; Garden\u003c\/em\u003e category. This handbook is a detailed resource dedicated to the art of scything—an age-old agricultural technique. Ian’s thoughtful presentation makes it accessible for anyone wishing to engage with environmentally friendly practices and embrace the joys of a hands-on, sustainable way of living.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore the works of Ian Miller to enhance both your personal journey and your connection to the natural world. His books promise a well-rounded perspective that combines self-reflection with practical skill-building.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-scything-handbook-by-ian-miller-9780993389245","title":"The Scything Handbook","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA scythe is one of the most elegant and efficient hand tools available. It is ideal for harvesting many types of crops and is quieter and more pleasant to use than a strimmer. There is a graceful, rhythmic quality to scything that, once mastered, can provide the ultimate mind and body workout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eThe Scything Handbook\u003c\/em\u003e, Ian Miller teaches you how to scythe from scratch, including assembly, perfecting the stroke, honing, peening, uses, and aftercare. A scythe can be used for mowing the lawn, harvesting small grain, and cutting back wildflower meadows without disrupting wildlife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe hay and straw can be used in the garden for mulching and composting or for food and bedding for household pets, while small grains can be used for making bread and feeding poultry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Scything Handbook\u003c\/em\u003e will delight all gardeners, allotmenteers, and smallholders who are tired of their noisy, heavy, fuel-dependent machines and are looking for better ways to take care of themselves and their land.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46854183485676,"sku":"9780993389245","price":49.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/5bd2712e2df2ee233a1e706d62fc345d.jpg?v=1759270954"},{"product_id":"self-esteem-by-ian-miller-9781509559404","title":"Self-Esteem","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy the end of the twentieth century, the idea of self-esteem had become enormously influential. A staggering amount of psychological research and self-help literature was being published and, before long, devoured by readers. Self-esteem initiatives permeated American schools. Self-esteem became \u003ci\u003ethe\u003c\/i\u003e way of understanding ourselves, our personalities, our interactions with others. Nowadays, however, few people think much about the concept of self-esteem—but perhaps we should.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eSelf-Esteem: An American History\u003c\/i\u003e is the first historical study to explore the emotional politics of self-esteem in modern America. Written with verve and insight, Ian Miller’s expert analysis looks at the critiques of self-help that accuse it of propping up conservative agendas by encouraging us to look solely inside ourselves to resolve life’s problems. At the same time, he reveals how African American, LGBTQ+, and feminist activists have endeavoured to build positive collective identities based on self-esteem, pride, and self-respect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis revelatory book will be essential reading for anyone with an interest in the history of mental health and well-being, and in how the politics of self-esteem is played out in today’s US society and culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46868777697516,"sku":"9781509559404","price":59.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/12616293482725.jpg?v=1759769086"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/ian-miller.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}