We all want to be happy and lead richer lives but the frantic pace of modern living means that for many of us this is always just out of reach. We need a way to recapture our joie de vivre and break the cycle of anxiety, stress, unhappiness and exhaustion that many of us find ourselves in. The simple practice of mindfulness meditation can provide the solution we are looking for.

Mindfulness: A Practical Guide To Finding Peace In A Frantic World is based on Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT). Co-developed by Professor Mark Williams of Oxford University, MBCT is recommended by the UK'S National Institute of Clinical Excellence and is as effective as drugs for preventing depression. But, more importantly, it also works for the rest of us who aren't depressed but who are struggling to keep up with the constant demands of the modern world.

About the author:

Mark Williams is Emeritus Professor of Clinical Psychology at Oxford University. He co-developed MBCT and is co-author of the international best-seller, The Mindful Way Through Depression. He is one of the premier researchers in the field of mindfulness worldwide and has been a pioneer in its development and dissemination. He is a frequent contributor to radio and TV shows.