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Can a book inspire action? Can it make us get up and move? Start something? Live differently?

With wisdom and advice from leading experts – including bestselling authors Libby DeLana, Robert Poynton, and Bobette Buster – this beautifully-produced hardcover shows you how to live a more creative and sustainable life, work smarter, or even change direction.

Within its pages you’ll find over 50 photographs, 30 illustrations, 10 themed sections, 8 lists, 6 recipes, 4 diary entries and hundreds of ideas around business, creativity, resilience, and wellbeing that might just change your life.

In the words of Dick Dastardly, "Don’t just stand there, do something!"

The Skimming Stone is a beautifully illustrated short story about courage, self-belief and optimism.

If you had the chance to do the thing you always wanted to do, would you dare? Could you ignore the doubts and follow your heart – even at the risk of failure? It is only when we have the courage to take the first step that things truly change. And something new can begin.

I knew the moment had arrived at last.

The stars had aligned.

It was the perfect balance of stillness and silence.

‘Walk with me. Together we will pattern the earth, tracing the surface of the land.’

Many of us enjoy walking along a familiar path. Our spirits lift as our mind quietens; our soul is restored by the natural beauty and endurance of the landscape. As we adjust to the rhythm of walking, the earth offers up support and reassurance.

In Path, a beautifully written parable from the unique and soulful voice of Louisa Thomsen Brits, a solitary figure walks through uncertainty and isolation to reach an understanding that they are not alone, but part of the world around them. Blending storytelling and nature writing, Path is an invitation to experience aliveness and moments of connection that lift us to a wider perspective. The book’s meditative journey features film photography and original artworks that complement the lyrical prose and perfectly capture the luminosity of the chalk paths of Sussex. A positive, life-affirming tale offering encouragement and reassurance.

Ten years ago, Clare and David Hieatt started the DO Lectures with a simple aim: To gather together the world’s Doers – disruptors and change makers, experts and pioneers – to share their stories, and encourage others to go and Do.

Since that time, the DO Lectures has grown into a small but mighty institution, a unique gathering around ideas set over four days on their farm in West Wales. It has attracted world-class speakers and inspired countless attendees to follow their passions.

Stay Curious is a celebration of the DO Lectures' life-changing magic, full of personal insight and lessons learnt over the last decade - from curating the very best speakers, to styling and producing a beautifully intimate event, and the importance of people, place and passion.

A 304-page hardback with full colour and B&W film photography, Stay Curious: How we created a world-class event in a cowshed invites you to experience this special event and shares insight on how to curate and host your own beautiful gatherings.