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Nature Explained - Helen Brown

Uncover fascinating stories about nature's cycles with this nature book for kids aged 5-7. In Nature Explained, art and science blend together in a fascinating visual tour of more than 20 nature cycles.Discover how trees lose their leaves, what makes flowers bloom, why seeds travel and many more incredible processes. Split into six sections - trees, leaves, flowers, seeds, mushrooms and seasons - the book's spreads present different scenes and explain the stories of nature, from pollination to photosynthesis and germination to decomposition, in a simple way. Anatomical profiles feature at the start of each section to give a broad overview to each chapter, and feature detailed diagrams and dissections for children to pour over.

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My Glorious Defeats - Barrett Brown

Barrett Brown went to prison for four years for leaking intelligence documents. He was released to Trump’s America. This is his story.After a series of escapades both online and off that brought him in and out of 4chan forums, the halls of power, heroin addiction, and federal prison, Barrett Brown is a free man. He was arrested for his part in an attempt to catalog, interpret, and disseminate top-secret documents exposed in a security lapse by the intelligence contractor Stratfor in 2011. An influential journalist who is also active in the hacktivist collective Anonymous, Brown recounts exploits from a life shaped by an often self-destructive drive to speak truth to power. With inimitable wit and style, palpable anger and conviction, he exposes the incompetence and injustices that plague media and politics, reflects on the successes and failures of the transparency movement, and shows the way forward in harnessing digital communication tools for collective action.But My Glorious Defeats is more than just the tale of the clever and hilarious Brown; it’s also a rigorously researched dissection of our decaying institutions and of human nature itself. As Brown makes clear, institutions are made of people—people with personal ambitions and personal vices—and it is people, just like him, just like us, who hold power. As optimistic as it is heartbreaking, My Glorious Defeats is an entertaining and illuminating manual for insurgency in the information age.

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Nature in Ink and Coloured Pencil - Helen Hanson

This practical book is an inspiring guide to the innovative technique that combines ink and dry coloured pencil, and explores a wealth of natural subjects from berries to butterflies. Packed with examples and learning points, it explains the different methods of mark-making in ink and drawing with coloured pencils. For those new to the technique, Helen Hanson encourages you to develop an individual style and, for those who enjoyed her first book, she explores a new world of subjects. This book is a treasure trove of ideas and examples that both artists and lovers of nature will enjoy.

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Bobbi Brown Crushed Oil Infused Gloss, 6 ml, Lesky na rty pro ženy, Užívejte si příval intenzivní barvy a mimořádného lesku na svých rtech. Hydratační lesk na rty Crushed Oil Infused gloss Bobbi Brown je bohatý na živiny, které rty nejen rozzáří, ale především krásně vyživí a hydratují. Nelepivé složení krásně klouže po rtech a zanechává je přitažlivě lesklé a měkké. Přitáhněte pozornost a rozehrajte partii plnou smyslnosti. Vlastnosti: dodá rtům barevné krytí i lesk intenzivně vyživuje, hydratuje a změkčuje rty poskytuje mimořádně lesklý finiš nelepí a zanechává příjemný pocit multifunkční vítěz ceny Sunday Times Style Beauty Award za nejlepší produkt na rty za rok 2021 Složení: kyselina hyaluronová – hydratuje olej z kávových semínek – vyživuje směs rostlinných olejů bohatých na živiny – změkčuje neobsahuje ftaláty, lepek, silikony, minerální oleje, siřičitany, triklosan, formaldehyd veganské složení Jak aplikovat: Lesk na rty Crushed Oil Infused gloss dodá rtům dokonalou péči i barvu. Přejeďte po holých rtech nebo naneste na rtěnku Crushed Lip Color pro ještě výraznější vzhled. Lesk lze nanést i na horní část lícních kostí pro zvýraznění rysů obličeje.

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Extreme Programming Explained - Kent Beck, Cynthia Andres

“In this second edition of Extreme Programming Explained, Kent Beck organizes and presents five years’ worth of experiences, growth, and change revolving around XP. If you are seriously interested in understanding how you and your team can start down the path of improvement with XP, you must read this book.” — Francesco Cirillo, Chief Executive Officer, XPLabs S.R.L. “The first edition of this book told us what XP was—it changed the way many of us think about software development. This second edition takes it farther and gives us a lot more of the ‘why’ of XP, the motivations and the principles behind the practices. This is great stuff. Armed with the ‘what’ and the ‘why,’ we can now all set out to confidently work on the ‘how’: how to run our projects better, and how to get agile techniques adopted in our organizations.” — Dave Thomas, The Pragmatic Programmers LLC “This book is dynamite! It was revolutionary when it first appeared a few years ago, and this new edition is equally profound. For those who insist on cookbook checklists, there’s an excellent chapter on ‘primary practices,’ but I urge you to begin by truly contemplating the meaning of the opening sentence in the first chapter of Kent Beck’s book: ‘XP is about social change.’ You should do whatever it takes to ensure that every IT professional and every IT manager—all the way up to the CIO—has a copy of Extreme Programming Explained on his or her desk.” — Ed Yourdon, author and consultant “XP is a powerful set of concepts for simplifying the process of software design, development, and testing. It is about minimalism and incrementalism, which are especially useful principles when tackling complex problems that require a balance of creativity and discipline.” — Michael A. Cusumano, Professor, MIT Sloan School of Management, and author of The Business of Software “ Extreme Programming Explained is the work of a talented and passionate craftsman. Kent Beck has brought together a compelling collection of ideas about programming and management that deserves your full attention. My only beef is that our profession has gotten to a point where such common-sense ideas are labeled ‘extreme.’...” — Lou Mazzucchelli, Fellow, Cutter Business Technology Council “If your organization is ready for a change in the way it develops software, there’s the slow incremental approach, fixing things one by one, or the fast track, jumping feet first into Extreme Programming. Do not be frightened by the name, it is not that extreme at all. It is mostly good old recipes and common sense, nicely integrated together, getting rid of all the fat that has accumulated over the years.” — Philippe Kruchten, UBC, Vancouver, British Columbia “Sometimes revolutionaries get left behind as the movement they started takes on a life of its own. In this book, Kent Beck shows that he remains ahead of the curve, leading XP to its next level. Incorporating five years of feedback, this book takes a fresh look at what it takes to develop better software in less time and for less money. There are no silver bullets here, just a set of practical principles that, when used wisely, can lead to dramatic improvements in software development productivity.” — Mary Poppendieck, author of Lean Software Development: An Agile Toolkit “Kent Beck has revised his classic book based on five more years of applying and teaching XP. He shows how the path to XP is both

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Letter from New York - Helene Hanff

Manderley Press is delighted to announce the publication of a brand-new edition of Helene Hanff''s Letter from New York - another literary jewel from the author of 84, Charing Cross Road. To showcase this wonderful book, we commissioned the New York Times bestselling author Jean Hanff Korelitz (The Plot) to pen a new introduction - she is a cousin of Helene Hanff''s, and was inspired to become a writer after meeting her as a teenager. The front cover was specially designed by New Yorker illustrator Bruce Eric Kaplan, also a fan of the author and a resident of New York City too. Over several years, Helene Hanff read aloud these stories of her life in New York for BBC Radio 4''s Woman''s Hour. This book is a collection of selected scripts from this series, composed with a British audience in mind, in which the author offers us a glimpse into her own everyday tales of the city. Written in her trademark whimsical and upbeat style, Helene Hanff transports us right to the heart of Manhattan in the 1980s, describing her favourite places, people and pets with gentle humour, and introducing the reader to the ups and downs of life in a high-rise apartment building in New York City ("the last small town in America"). We are introduced to Bentley, the Old English Sheepdog belonging to a neighbour who captured the author''s heart; we take a stroll through the beautiful Shakespeare''s Garden in Central Park; and we join the author to enjoy annual city parades down Fifth Avenue - especially the St Patrick''s Day parade, when the whole of New York turned green. And we meet Helene''s friends: Arlene, whose glamorous social life - and wardrobe - puts Hanff''s tiny apartment and simple writer''s life into perspective, and Nina, whose garden on the sixteenth-floor overflows with flowers and fruit trees. Finally, we accompany the author as she travels to London to celebrate the opening night of the dramatisation of her best-selling book 84, Charing Cross Road. What started out as a six-month trial in 1978 eventually turned into a six-year project, during which time Helene Hanff captivated radio audiences with her monthly broadcasts - each one a love letter to her beloved NYC. Long before the cast of Friends - and Sarah Jessica Parker''s iconic evocation of life in the city - recreated a New York existence for us to experience vicariously, these 5-minute vignettes were the perfect way for native New Yorkers and international readers alike, to revel in the quotidian as well as the glamour of city life, and to discover the unexpected hidden gems - and treasured traditions - of New York City. Letter from New York is still a delight to read, 40 years after it was first written - a timeless and beguiling tale of everyday life in this great city, by one of the best-loved authors of the 20th-century.

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By the Waters of Liverpool - Helen Forrester

The third volume in the classic story of Helen Forrester’s childhood and adolescence in poverty-stricken Liverpool during the 1930s.Helen Forrester continues the moving story of her early poverty-stricken life with an account of her teenage years and the devastating effect of the Second World War on her hometown of Liverpool.At seventeen, Helen Forrester''s parents are still as irresponsible as ever, wasting money while their children still lack adequate food and clothing. But for Helen, having won a small measure of independence, things are looking up. Having educated herself at night school and now making friends in her first proper job, she meets a handsome seaman and falls in love for the first time. But the storm clouds of war are gathering and Helen will experience at first hand the horror of the blitz and the terrible toll that the war exacted on ordinary people. As ever, Helen faces the future with courage and determination.

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Helen Jukes Srdce včely má päť komôr, slovensky Provedení: Tištěná kniha

A na krátky okamih, obklopená cezmínou, ktorá mi prepichuje nohavice, zabudnem, kde som. Zabudnem na dom, ktorý zatiaľ nepovažujem za domov, a na hektickú prácu. Vtedy príde tá myšlienka. Tu by mohli byť včely, napadne mi a moja myseľ sa vzápätí rozbehne ako stádo divokých koní. Prekvapene odstúpim. Helen Jukes sa na prahu tridsiatky cíti uväznená v mestskom kolotoči kancelárskych intríg a dočasných adries. Snaží sa vybudovať zázemie v podobe novej práce v Oxforde, ale uvedomí si, že ak túži viesť zmysluplný život naplnený láskou a prácou, musí sa zmeniť. Práve vtedy jej priatelia venujú včelstvo (podľa starých legiend darované včely prinášajú šťastie) a z Helen sa postupne stáva včelárka. Čo však znamená starať sa o týchto divokých tvorčekov a prežiť s nimi jeden celý rok? Ako môžu nové poznatky o včelách prispieť k objavovaniu seba samej? A prinesie jej cesta do útrob úľa uvoľnenie? Táto kniha je rovnako prekvapujúca, krásna a neobyčajná ako život včiel v úli. - Helen MacDonald, autorka knihy J jako jestřáb Zatiaľ čo Helen hľadá svoje miesto v úžasnom ekosystéme úľa, samotný chov jej prináša nový pohľad na život. Prehlbuje jej staré i nové vzťahy a do sveta okolo nej vnáša svetlo. Helenino rozprávanie je fascinujúcou výpravou po stopách včiel, premenách ich príbytku i exkurzom do histórie nášho skúmania včelstva. Kniha predstavuje úchvatné zamyslenie nad zodpovednosťou a starostlivosťou, zraniteľnosťou a dôverou, vytváraním nových pút a nad vstupom na doteraz nepreskúmané územia. Autorka Helen Jukes je britská spisovateľka a včelárka. Na univerzite v Oxforde prednáša tvorivé písanie. Jej práce sa objavili v Caught by the River, BBC Wildlife, Resurgence, Junket a LITRO. Spolupracuje s Bee Friendly Trust – neziskovou organizáciou, usilujúcou sa o zvýšenie nášho povedomia o živote včelstva a podporujúcou starostlivosť o udržateľné zdroje. Žije vo Wye Valley

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Helen Jukes Srdce včely má päť komôr, slovensky Provedení: E-kniha

A na krátky okamih, obklopená cezmínou, ktorá mi prepichuje nohavice, zabudnem, kde som. Zabudnem na dom, ktorý zatiaľ nepovažujem za domov, a na hektickú prácu. Vtedy príde tá myšlienka. Tu by mohli byť včely, napadne mi a moja myseľ sa vzápätí rozbehne ako stádo divokých koní. Prekvapene odstúpim. Helen Jukes sa na prahu tridsiatky cíti uväznená v mestskom kolotoči kancelárskych intríg a dočasných adries. Snaží sa vybudovať zázemie v podobe novej práce v Oxforde, ale uvedomí si, že ak túži viesť zmysluplný život naplnený láskou a prácou, musí sa zmeniť. Práve vtedy jej priatelia venujú včelstvo (podľa starých legiend darované včely prinášajú šťastie) a z Helen sa postupne stáva včelárka. Čo však znamená starať sa o týchto divokých tvorčekov a prežiť s nimi jeden celý rok? Ako môžu nové poznatky o včelách prispieť k objavovaniu seba samej? A prinesie jej cesta do útrob úľa uvoľnenie? Táto kniha je rovnako prekvapujúca, krásna a neobyčajná ako život včiel v úli. - Helen MacDonald, autorka knihy J jako jestřáb Zatiaľ čo Helen hľadá svoje miesto v úžasnom ekosystéme úľa, samotný chov jej prináša nový pohľad na život. Prehlbuje jej staré i nové vzťahy a do sveta okolo nej vnáša svetlo. Helenino rozprávanie je fascinujúcou výpravou po stopách včiel, premenách ich príbytku i exkurzom do histórie nášho skúmania včelstva. Kniha predstavuje úchvatné zamyslenie nad zodpovednosťou a starostlivosťou, zraniteľnosťou a dôverou, vytváraním nových pút a nad vstupom na doteraz nepreskúmané územia. Autorka Helen Jukes je britská spisovateľka a včelárka. Na univerzite v Oxforde prednáša tvorivé písanie. Jej práce sa objavili v Caught by the River, BBC Wildlife, Resurgence, Junket a LITRO. Spolupracuje s Bee Friendly Trust – neziskovou organizáciou, usilujúcou sa o zvýšenie nášho povedomia o živote včelstva a podporujúcou starostlivosť o udržateľné zdroje. Žije vo Wye Valley

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Srdce včely má pět komor - Helen Jukes - audiokniha

Audiokniha: Na prahu třicítky se Helen Jukes cítí uvězněná v městském kolotoči kancelářského pletichaření a dočasných adres. Snaží se usadit ve své nové práci v Oxfordu a tu jí dojde, že aby prožila smysluplný život naplněná láskou a prací, musí se sama změnit. Tehdy jí kamarádi darují včelstvo (podle starých mýtů darované včelstvo přináší štěstí) a Helen začíná svůj první včelařský rok. Co ale obnáší "chovat" tyto divoké tvorečky? Jak mohou nové vědomosti o včelách přispět k objevování sebe sama? A přinese jí cesta do útrob úlu uvolnění? Je to knížka stejně překvapivá, krásná a vzbuzující údiv jako je život včel a úlu. - Helen MacDonald, autorka knihy J jako jestřáb Zatímco Helen hledá svou roli v úžasném ekosystému úlu, samotná akt chovu jí přináší nový pohled na život, prohlubuje její přátelství (stará i nová) a oživuje její svět. Její vyprávění je fascinující cestou ve stopách včel a jejich úlu i dějinami našeho pozorování včel. Jde o úchvatné zamyšlení nad zodpovědností a péčí, nad zranitelností a důvěrou, nad tvorbou nových pout a vstupem na pole dosud neprozkoumaná. Autorka Helen Jukes - britská spisovatelka, včelařka a učitelka tvůrčího psaní. Její práce se objevily v Caught by the River, BBC Wildlife, Resurgence, Junket a LITRO. Učí tvůrčímu psaní na Oxfordské univerzitě a spolupracuje s Bee Friendly Trust - neziskovou organizací, usilující o zvýšení našeho povědomí o životě včel a podporující péči o udržitelná stanoviště. Žije ve Wye Valley.

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Stropní LED svítidlo Deko-Light Helen II – univerzální volba pro každý interiér i exteriérDeko-Light Helen II je moderní stropní přisazené LED svítidlo s elegantním designem v kombinaci bílé a stříbrné barvy. Toto svítidlo vyniká nejen nadčasovým vzhledem, ale především svou variabilitou – nabízí tři snadno volitelné teploty chromatičnosti (3000 K / 4000 K / 5500 K), které si nastavíte pomocí přepínače na svítidle. Je ideální volbou pro osvětlení kuchyně, koupelny, chodeb, obývacího pokoje, ale i garáže či krytých venkovních prostor.Hlavní přednosti svítidla Helen II 3 volitelné teploty světla: Teplá, neutrální nebo studená bílá podle aktuální potřeby a prostoru. Vysoká odolnost – IP54: Vhodné i do vlhkého prostředí nebo polovenkovních prostor. Úsporný provoz: Spotřeba pouze 20 W při světelném toku 1800 lm (až 90 lm/W). Snadná instalace: Přisazená montáž na strop, montážní materiál je součástí balení. Dlouhá životnost: Až 30 000 hodin provozu. Moderní design: Elegantní broušený stříbrný rámeček a kompaktní rozměry (průměr 351 mm, výška 89 mm).Technické parametry Příkon: 20 W Světelný tok: 1800 lm Teplota chromatičnosti: 3000 K / 4000 K / 5500 K (volitelná) Krytí: IP54 Barva světla: Volitelně teplá, neutrální, studená bílá Materiál: plast, povrch stříbrný (broušený) Průměr: 351 mm Výška: 89 mm Životnost LED: 30 000 h Energetická třída: G Stupeň ochrany: II (dvojitá izolace) Montáž: přisazená na strop (montážní materiál v balení) Stmívatelnost: NeProč si vybrat právě toto svítidlo?Helen II je univerzální řešení pro všechny prostory, kde oceníte možnost přizpůsobit světlo aktuálním potřebám. Jediným svítidlem tak můžete osvětlit například koupelnu příjemnou neutrální bílou, obývací pokoj teplým tónem a garáž nebo technickou místnost chladnou bílou barvou. Odolnost vůči vlhkosti (IP54) zaručuje bezproblémové použití i v náročnějších podmínkách. Díky dlouhé životnosti a nízké spotřebě šetří vaše finance i životní prostředí.Trust badges & garance Životnost: až 30 000 hodin Záruka: 2 roky Certifikace: CEFAQ – často kladené otázky Lze u svítidla měnit barvu světla? Ano, svítidlo nabízí možnost přepínání mezi teplou, neutrální a studenou bílou pomocí přepínače na svítidle (před instalací). Je svítidlo vhodné i do koupelny nebo na chodbu? Ano, díky krytí IP54 je Helen II ideální do koupelen, chodeb i dalších vlhkých prostor.

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The Year That Changed Us - Helen Rolfe

'A gorgeous story of love, loss, best friends and unbreakable bonds. It truly melted my heart' Shari Low As young women, Lise and Emma had the kind of friendship people dream about. While Lise's own family was distant and disengaged, Emma's was welcoming and warm, and for the first twenty-six years of their life, growing up together in a close-knit community, the duo were inseparable. But when they decide to spend one year living together in Paris, what starts as the adventure of a lifetime becomes a disaster that changes everything. And when Emma returns to Bath the following summer, Lise stays behind in France, their friendship in tatters. Now, sixteen years later, Lise has come back to their hometown, determined to put things right. But to do so, she'll have to face up to the truth about what happened in Paris. And with Emma refusing to talk to her, can she get close enough to share her secret?A warm-hearted and gripping story from bestselling author Helen Rolfe that will captivate fans of Lucy Diamond, Cathy Bramley and Jessica Redland. Readers love Helen Rolfe!‘I really loved this book! I ended up devouring it all in just two sittings…’ Jo Bartlett‘Helen Rolfe is an absolute specialist at building cosy communities and making me want to live there. I want the characters as my friends!’ Sue Moorcroft'A beautiful tale exploring the bonds of family and friendship and how strong these are when tested. Loved it' Jessica Redland‘This incredibly special book celebrates friendship. It is rich with perfectly flawed characters and relatable themes that had me visiting many emotions. Ultimately, it’s perfect and I can highly recommend it’ ?????????? Reader Review‘ This is an excellent book, it will take your emotion on a roller coaster ride’ ?????????? Reader Review'Good book throughout, couldn't put it down. Loved how it ended’ ?????????? Reader Review'It's a Helen Rolfe book, so it's worthy of nothing less than five stars!’ ?????????? Reader Review‘Barely a chapter in and I was hooked and knew I’d love it’ ?????????? Reader Review‘I have never read anything by Helen Rolfe before but I really enjoyed this book. I was hooked from the first chapter, I loved the setting of the story’ ?????????? Reader Review‘A must read!!’ ?????????? Reader Review‘Brilliant characters, a great storyline and an absolute delight to read’ ?????????? Reader Review

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Welcome to Whistlestop River - Helen Rolfe

‘Helen Rolfe is an absolute specialist at building cosy communities and making me want to live there. I want the characters as my friends!’ Sue Moorcroft A Second Chance…For Maya, serving as a pilot in the Whistlestop River air ambulance team is a dream come true. And now, with her divorce from her overbearing husband finally complete, flying over the fields of Dorset, and saving lives with the Skylarks, is the centre of her world. If only her ex would accept their separation as readily as she had, life would be perfect…A fresh start…Having recently transferred from London to Dorset, paramedic Noah is ready for a new start. But he’s brought with him a lot of baggage, not least his infant niece who he’s been looking after since his sister died unexpectedly earlier that year. Noah adores Eva, but is he really cut out to look after a baby?A risk worth taking?When Noah and Maya find themselves on the same rescue team, they’re immediately drawn to each other. Yet, with so many complications in their personal lives, do they have time to open their hearts to someone new?As their friendship grows, Noah and Maya are both about to discover that life is worth nothing unless you share it with the people you love. Take to the skies in this gorgeous and gripping series from bestselling author Helen Rolfe, perfect for fans of Jo Bartlett and Cathy Bramley. Readers LOVE Helen Rolfe's books!‘I really loved this book! I ended up devouring it all in just two sittings…’ Jo Bartlett'A beautiful tale exploring the bonds of family and friendship and how strong these are when tested. Loved it' Jessica Redland‘Barely a chapter in and I was hooked and knew I’d love it’ ?????????? Reader Review‘I have never read anything by Helen Rolfe before but I really enjoyed this book. I was hooked from the first chapter, I loved the setting of the story and the details of the air ambulance call outs were really interesting and added to the story’ ?????????? Reader Review‘From the very first moment I saw this on the authors page I knew I had to read it even without reading the outline... I love anything medical but I've never read anything with a air ambulance crew involved but I challenge you not to love The Skylarks Book One’ ?????????? Reader Review‘Overall, this is a fantastic read, much deeper than a typical romance, with a really satisfying story. The fact that it's book one of a new series is an added bonus’ ?????????? Reader Review‘A must read!!’ ?????????? Reader Review‘Helen's descriptive writing immediately immersed me in the world of Dorset, making me feel like part of the story. I absolutely loved it. Excited to see what’s next! Grab your copy without delay!’ ?????????? Reader Review‘Brilliant characters, a great storyline and an absolute delight to read’ ?????????? Reader Review‘What a terrific start to a new series! I’m already looking forward to the next instalment. Whistlestop River is a delightful setting, and I could envisage the patchwork fields and the breathtaking coastline each time the helicopter took to the skies’ ?????????? Reader Review

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Baking and the Meaning of Life - Goh Helen

In her hotly anticipated debut solo cookbook, Ottolenghi pastry chef and recipe developer Helen Goh shares her 100 favourite baking recipes to show the many ways baking brings meaning and joy to our lives. No one knows the ''why'' or ''how'' of baking better than Helen Goh, recipe developer with Yotam Ottolenghi for more than a decade, co-author of bestselling books Sweet and Comfort, food columnist for the Good Weekend, The Guardian and Observer, and practising psychologist. In this, her first solo cookbook, Helen draws on her upbringing in Malaysia and Australia, her acclaimed work with Ottolenghi and her psychology training to share her distinctive approach to baking with 100 delicious sweet and savoury bakes.With recipes like Chocolate Tahini Cake with Sesame Brittle, Plum and Pistachio Bars, Pandan and Coconut Chiffon Cake, and many other shareable treats that offer both tried-and-true and creative flavours, this book is a celebration of community, connection and pleasure through baking. Helen''s Champagne and Blackcurrant Celebration Cake will become your new go-to for a special occasion, while a batch of Perfect Vanilla Cupcakes for a picnic or charity bake sale is a small but powerful building block of community and solidarity. All of her desserts are impressively sweet ways to celebrate milestones and connect with family and friends. And after your sweet tooth has been satisfied, there are more than 15 savoury baking dishes, from a Puttanesca Galette with Lemon Ricotta to a Potato, Garlic and Rosemary Focaccia. With inventive flavour combinations that showcase Helen''s creativity, a wealth of thoroughly road-tested bakes and her reflections on living and baking well, Baking and the Meaning of Life is a one-of-a-kind companion bakers will return to again and again to spread joy, one cookie, cake, or cheese puff at a time.

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love lay down beside me and we wept - Helen Murray Taylor

love lay down beside me and we wept is Helen Murray Taylor’s lyrical memoir of devastating mental illness. Helen Murray Taylor was finding her feet as a young doctor and trying to maintain some semblance of a life in the shadow of a punishing schedule when she witnessed a horrific road traffic accident. The impact of this fatal collision caught Helen off guard and had terrible repercussions. Both her career and her mental health took a battering. After a succession of other distressing events left Helen emotionally shattered and seriously depressed, she was admitted to a psychiatric ward and sectioned under the Mental Health Act. At her lowest, she almost succeeded in taking her own life. love lay down beside me and we wept sprang from these difficult times, from Helen’s months on the ward and the psychological upheaval of being restrained against her will, and from the challenge of being a doctor turned patient, but also from the moments of pure comedy and unexpected comradeship that she encountered there. This is a profoundly moving and masterful account of one woman''s physical and psychological breakdown, it''s a tribute to the love that supported her through it, and it''s an offering to the reader who might find comfort or understanding in this story.

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Student Workbook Mathematics Explained for Primary Teachers - Derek Haylock

This is the perfect companion to Derek Haylock’s Mathematics Explained for Primary Teachers, 7th edition. It contains 900 questions with detailed solutions and explanatory notes. Test your knowledge of key concepts and principles Apply mathematical skills and knowledge in real-life situations and to mathematical problems and investigations Consider how to respond to children’s errors and misunderstandings and how to evaluate different teaching approaches Be inspired to develop classroom ideas that promote understanding and mastery Use me with Haylock: Mathematics Explained for Primary Teachers, 7th edition (978-1-5296-2629-2)

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Great Art Explained - James Payne

'James Payne’s YouTube Channel “Great Art Explained” gained a huge and appreciative worldwide audience. This beautifully put-together book is simply the best introduction to the lifelong pleasure and rewards of looking at pictures since Gombrich. An instant classic' Stephen Fry Art appreciation made accessible, relevant and entertaining; writer, curator and YouTuber James Payne demystifies great works of art.Based on the popular and enormously successful YouTube channel of the same name, Great Art Explained unveils the fascinating stories behind some of the world’s most iconic paintings and sculptures, proving that there’s more to art than just watching paint dry. It can be thrilling, if you give it a chance. It is how you view the work, place it in context and understand its history that makes an artwork truly come alive.A fresh approach to a classic subject, James Payne’s no-nonsense analysis sheds new light on thirty different masterpieces from around the globe and reveals what makes them truly timeless works of art. Each chapter delves into not only the art itself but also the artist’s life, as well as the work’s place in their wider oeuvre; in other words, what makes it ‘great’. From Hilma af Klint’s occult altarpieces to Claude Monet’s Water Lilies, Botticelli’s The Birth of Venus to Georgia O’Keeffe’s Jimson Weed, each artwork is explored with clarity and passion.Whether a seasoned art enthusiast or a curious newcomer, this book promises to deepen your appreciation and enrich your understanding of some of the world’s greatest treasures.

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Srdce včely má päť komôr - Helen Jukes

A na krátky okamih, obklopená cezmínou, ktorá mi prepichuje nohavice, zabudnem, kde som. Zabudnem na dom, ktorý zatia? nepovažujem za domov, a na hektickú prácu. Vtedy príde tá myšlienka. Tu by mohli byť včely, napadne mi a moja myse? sa vzápätí rozbehne ako stádo divokých koní. Prekvapene odstúpim. Helen Jukes sa na prahu tridsiatky cíti uväznená v mestskom kolotoči kancelárskych intríg a dočasných adries. Snaží sa vybudovať zázemie v podobe novej práce v Oxforde, ale uvedomí si, že ak túži viesť zmysluplný život naplnený láskou a prácou, musí sa zmeniť. Práve vtedy jej priatelia venujú včelstvo (pod?a starých legiend darované včely prinášajú šťastie) a z Helen sa postupne stáva včelárka. Čo však znamená starať sa o týchto divokých tvorčekov a prežiť s nimi jeden celý rok? Ako môžu nové poznatky o včelách prispieť k objavovaniu seba samej? A prinesie jej cesta do útrob ú?a uvo?nenie? Táto kniha je rovnako prekvapujúca, krásna a neobyčajná ako život včiel v úli. - Helen MacDonald, autorka knihy J jako jestřáb Zatia? čo Helen h?adá svoje miesto v úžasnom ekosystéme ú?a, samotný chov jej prináša nový poh?ad na život. Prehlbuje jej staré i nové vzťahy a do sveta okolo nej vnáša svetlo. Helenino rozprávanie je fascinujúcou výpravou po stopách včiel, premenách ich príbytku i exkurzom do histórie nášho skúmania včelstva. Kniha predstavuje úchvatné zamyslenie nad zodpovednosťou a starostlivosťou, zranite?nosťou a dôverou, vytváraním nových pút a nad vstupom na doteraz nepreskúmané územia.

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Dívka jménem Boy - Helen Oyeyemi

Pátý román Helen Oyeyemi je dosavadním vrcholem autorčiny tvorby. Obsahuje vše, co se stalo pro autorku charakteristické a co jí vyneslo zařazení na prestižní seznam nejlepších mladých prozaiků, který zveřejňuje vlivný britský časopis Granta. Práce s pohádkami, mýty, kulturními aluzemi, neustálé prostupování skutečnosti a fikce i náhlé zvraty, to vše najdeme v příběhu dívky jménem Boy. Ta vyrůstá bez matky v rodině krysaře, který na rozdíl od mytického krysaře z německé legendy lidi nepřitahuje, ale odpuzuje. I Boy od něj prchá a protlouká se Amerikou padesátých let, až nakonec skončí v náručí vdovce, jenž je otcem dívky jménem Snow. Oyeyemi na tomto trojúhelníkovém půdorysu rozehrává pro ni typickou hru, kdy nic není tím, čím se zdá být a kdy čtenáře čeká na každém rohu překvapení. Dívka jménem Boy je kniha čtivá, vtipná a bohatá nejen na četné aluze. Helen Oyeyemi Helen Oyeyemi patří navzdory svému mládí mezi nejuznávanější současné britské prozaičky. Je autorkou pěti románů, z nichž první napsala ještě na střední škole a během studií politologie v Cambridge slavila úspěch se dvěma hrami, které posléze vyšly knižně. Již od prvního románu The Icarus Girl její tvorbu charakterizuje zájem o legendy, mýty a fantastickou imaginaci. Druhý román The Opposite House (Protější dům, 2007) je silně inspirován kubánskou mytologií, následující dílo White is for Witching (Bílá je barva čarodějnic, 2009) skládá hold Edgaru Allanu Poeovi (za tento román získala autorka Cenu Somerseta Maughama). V roce 2011 vydala román Mr Fox (Pan Fox) a o tři roky později svou kriticky patrně nejúspěšnější knihu Dívka jménem Boy. Helen Oyeyemi žije v Praze.

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Perník - Helen Oyeyemi

Příběh anglické učitelky Harriet Leeové a její šestnáctileté dcery Perdity se zprvu zdá být zcela všední. Čtenář se však brzy ocitne uprostřed surreálného víru vyprávění, jež jej ze současného Londýna unese do (možná imaginární) země Harrietina dětství, kde její rodina peče neobyčejný perník. Nejraději ze všech jej má Harrietina přítelkyně Gretel, mysteriózní figura, jež Harriet zasahuje do života zcela nepředvídatelným způsobem a kvůli níž začne o dlouhá léta později Harrietina dcera pátrat po tajemství svého původu - a onen surreálný vír se roztočí ještě víc… Román Perník výmluvně dokládá, proč se Helen Oyeyemi řadí k nejuznávanějším britským spisovatelům současnosti: její fantaskní vyprávění se snovým nádechem čerpá inspiraci z pohádkových příběhů, staví na archetypech, odkazuje na klasickou literaturu i pop-kulturu, a to vše činí nesmírně vytříbeným jazykem a mimořádným stylem. Perník je přenádherný a omamně originální román (…) Helen Oyeyemi jím prokazuje, že je jedním z nejlepších anglofonních autorů dneška. - National Public Radio Číst věty Helen Oyeyemi je jako chytit za ocas ohromné a nezkrotné živoucí stvoření, aniž by čtenář byť jen tušil, jaké že stvoření to vlastně je. Všechno v jejím psaní je tak živé, nepředvídatelné, místy vrtošivé, místy zlověstné, velmi často bizarní, a vždy zcela kouzelné (…) Hluboce inteligentní román postavený na nespoutané imaginaci. - New York Times Píše dnes vůbec někdo srovnatelně jako Oyeyemi? (…) Není nadsazené konstatovat, že Helen Oyeyemi je génius. - Los Angeles Times Vydání knihy podpořilo Ministerstvo kultury České republiky.

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Srdce včely má pět komor - Helen Jukes

"Na krátkou chvíli mě však obklopí cesmína a já zapomenu, kde jsem. Zapomenu na dům, který za-tím nepovažuji za domov. Zapomenu na svou hektickou práci. A vtom mě něco napadne. Pomyslím si, že na toto místo by se hodily včely, a moje myšlenky se rozeběhnou jako divocí koně. Překvapeně ucouvnu." Na prahu třicítky se Helen Jukes cítí uvězněná v městském kolotoči kancelářského pletichaření a dočasných adres. Snaží se usadit ve své nové práci v Oxfordu a tu jí dojde, že aby prožila smyslu-plný život naplněný láskou a prací, musí se sama změnit. Tehdy jí kamarádi darují včelstvo (podle starých mýtů darované včelstvo přináší štěstí) a Helen začíná svůj první včelařský rok. Co ale obnáší "chovat" tyto divoké tvorečky? Jak mohou nové vědomosti o včelách přispět k objevování sebe sa-ma? A přinese jí cesta do útrob úlu uvolnění? Zatímco Helen hledá svou roli v úžasném ekosystému úlu, samotný akt chovu jí přináší nový pohled na život, prohlubuje její přátelství (stará i nová) a oživuje její svět. Její vyprávění je fascinující cestou ve stopách včel a jejich úlu i dějinami našeho pozorování včel. Jde o úchvatné zamyšlení nad zodpo-vědností a péčí, nad zranitelností a důvěrou, nad tvorbou nových pout a vstupem na pole dosud ne-prozkoumaná. "Je to knížka stejně překvapivá, krásná a vzbuzující údiv jako je život včel a úlu." - Helen MacDonald, autorka knihy J jako jestřáb

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Blue Machine - Helen Czerski

WINNER OF THE 2024 WAINWRIGHT PRIZE FOR CONSERVATION FINANCIAL TIMES 2023 HIGHLIGHT''Helen Czerski weaves together physics and biology, history and science, in a beautifully poetic way.''Professor Alice Roberts''In Helen Czerski''s hands, the mechanical becomes magical. An instant classic.''Tristan Gooley, author of How to Read Water''Blue Machine is quite simply one of the best books I have ever read.''Dr George McGavin, zoologist, entomologist and broadcaster''A fascinating dive into the essential engine that drives our world. Czerski brings the oceans alive with compelling stories that masterfully navigate this most complex system.''Gaia Vince, science journalist, broadcaster and author of Nomad Century All of the Earth''s ocean, from the equator to the poles, is a single engine powered by sunlight - a blue machine.Earth is home to a huge story that is rarely told - that of our ocean. Not the fish or the dolphins, but the massive ocean engine itself: what it does, why it works, and the many ways it has influenced animals, weather and human history & culture.In a book that will recalibrate our view of this defining feature of our planet, physicist Helen Czerski dives deep to illuminate the murky depths of the ocean engine, examining the messengers, passengers and voyagers that live in it, travel over it, and survive because of it. From the ancient Polynesians who navigated the Pacific by reading the waves to permanent residents of the deep such as the Greenland shark that can live for hundreds of years, she explains the vast currents, invisible ocean walls and underwater waterfalls that all have their place in the ocean''s complex, interlinked system.Timely, elegant and passionately argued, Blue Machine presents a fresh perspective on what it means to be a citizen of an ocean planet. The understanding it offers is crucial to our future. Drawing on years of experience at the forefront of marine science, Helen Czerski captures the magnitude and subtlety of Earth''s defining feature, showing us the thrilling extent to which we are at the mercy of this great engine.

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Helen Keller - Sanchez Vegara Maria Isabel

In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the true story of Helen Keller.Little Helen was curious and eager to learn about the world. After contracting an illness during childhood, she became deaf and blind at the age of one and was unable to talk. Helen and her family found ways to connect with each other, such as hand-signing.But when Anne Sullivan, a teacher, came into her life, Helen discovered more ways to communicate with the wider world, learning finger-spelling and how to talk. This saw her become the first deaf-blind person to earn a university degree, and led her to tour the world advocating for the rights of disabled people.This inspiring book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of this amazing woman’s life.Little People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling biography series for kids that explores the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream.This empowering series of books offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardback and paperback versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. With rewritten text for older children, the treasuries each bring together a multitude of dreamers in a single volume. You can also collect a selection of the books by theme in boxed gift sets. Activity books and a journal provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children.Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!

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Sceptred Isle - Helen Carr

From the bestselling author Helen Carr, a thrilling new history of the fourteenth century – a time of catastrophe and conflict that shaped England for centuries to come. ***THE TOP TEN BESTSELLER AND TIMES BEST BOOKS OF 2025 PICK***'A sparkling popular history which brings the Middle Ages' most terrible century to life for a new generation'Dan Jones'Tells the story of the 14th-century Plantagenets with verve'The Times'A highly engaging re-evaluation of a tumultuous century'ObserverThe death of Edward I in 1307 marked the beginning of a period of intense turmoil and change in England. The fourteenth century ushered in the beginning of the bloody Hundred Years’ War with France, an epic conflict with Scotland that would last into the sixteenth century, famine in Northern Europe and the largest human catastrophe in known history, the Black Death. Through the epic drama of regicide, war, the prolonged spectre of bubonic plague, religious antagonism, revolt and the end of a royal dynasty, this book tells the story of the fourteenth century via the lives of Edward II, Edward III and Richard II – three very different monarchs, each with their own egos and ambitions, each with their own ideas about England and what it meant to wield power. Alongside the lives of the last Plantagenets, it also uncovers lesser-known voices and untold stories to give a new portrait of a fractured monarchy, the birth of the struggle between Europeanism and nationalism, social rebellion and a global pandemic. Sceptred Isle is a thrilling narrative account of a century of revolution, shifting power and great change – social, political and cultural – shedding new light on a pivotal period of English history and the people who lived it. Praise for Sceptred Isle'A sweeping look at an era of upheaval, panic and change. Gripping, powerful history'Hallie Rubenhold'A cannily timed new history... [Sceptred Isle] tells the story of the 14th-century Plantagenets with verve'The Times'A highly engaging re-evaluation of a tumultuous century'Observer'Informative, anecdotal and entertaining... So many of the events of that tumultuous century find echoes today'Financial Times'Gripping... Carr is an eloquent guide to the human realities of a century that often has a hallucinatory quality: vivid, desperate and haunting in its glories and its terrors'Spectator'Fast-paced and thrilling... a remarkably evocative account of the high drama, excessive bloodshed and significant societal change during this tumultuous age... hugely enjoyable'Country Life'Excellent'Clive Anderson, Loose Ends (BBC Radio4)'In this vivid, finely researched book, Helen Carr takes us deep into England’s deadly fourteenth century and finds life and human colour. This is a sparkling popular history which brings the Middle Ages' most terrible century to life for a new generation'Dan Jones'Full of colour, with headlong energy, Sceptred Isle brings England’s calamitous fourteenth century to life vividly. While Fortune’s Wheel turns through cycles of famine, plague and war, Helen Carr’s engrossing narrative never loses sight of the complexity, and hope, of human experience'Helen Castor

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How to End a Story - Helen Garner

''I revere Helen Garner''s writing, and it''s in her diaries that she''s at her acute, rigorous, pitch-perfect best'' Nigella Lawson''I come back again and again to Garner''s diaries and always find something new to admire. Her wit and observations are brilliant and her thoughts on writing are a guide'' Daisy Johnson''I love Helen Garner''s diaries. I would read her grocery lists'' Fatima Bhutto''The diaries are the apotheosis of Helen Garner''s entire career, and the most exciting thing she has ever published . . . Beautiful, riveting, formally electrifying'' Lit HubLooking out the window at the two big gum trees, as it gets dark, I think: the only way I can go on keeping a diary - the bits about myself, anyway, i.e. most of it - is to conceive of it as a record of soul. Helen Garner has kept a diary for most of her adult life. Now she is widely recognised as one of the greatest writers of our age. But, of all her books, it is her diaries that she likes best.Collected for the first time into one volume, these inimitable diaries show Garner like never before: as a fledging author in bohemian Melbourne, publishing her lightning-rod debut novel while raising a young daughter in the 1970s; in the throes of an all-consuming love affair in the 1980s; and clinging to a disintegrating marriage in the 1990s.How to End a Story reveals the inner life of a woman in love, a mother, a friend and a formidable writer at work. Told with devastating honesty, steel-sharp wit and an ecstatic attention to the details of everyday life, it offers all the satisfactions of a novel alongside the enthralling intimacy of something written in private and just for pleasure.

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Christmas Promises at the Garland Street Markets - Helen Rolfe

'The perfect festive read!' Debbie Johnson Christmas is the perfect time to fall in love…When Amelia arrives in Manhattan to help Cleo at her knitting stall, she’s expecting a peaceful holiday. But soon she’s busy trying to get her surly nephew Kyle and his mum to work through their problems. Amelia is used to putting others first, but is this one challenge too far?Single dad Nathan wants to give his daughter, Scarlett, the world after he failed so dismally before. But in trying to give her everything, will he push her too far and lose her forever?Meanwhile, Cleo’s fiancé Dylan is pressuring her to set a date for the wedding, but with her stepdaughter Ruby against the idea and creating mayhem wherever she can, Cleo doubts she'll ever manage to start planning what should be the best day of their lives. The snow is beginning to fall, the chestnuts are roasting and the mulled cider is ready to serve, but will anyone be able to find their happy ever after this Christmas?A charming festive read from bestselling author Helen Rolfe, perfect for fans of Sarah Morgan, Jessica Redland and Kate Forster. Praise for Helen Rolfe:'Full of festive spirit and intriguing family secrets!' Heidi Swain‘Helen Rolfe is an absolute specialist at building cosy communities and making me want to live there. I want the characters as my friends!’ Sue Moorcroft‘I really loved this book. I fully intended to save it for the long bank holiday weekend, to be enjoyed leisurely over a few days, but I ended up devouring it all in just two sittings…’ Jo Bartlett'A beautiful tale exploring the bonds of family and friendship and how strong these are when tested. Loved it' Jessica Redland'A gorgeous story of love, loss, best friends and unbreakable bonds. It truly melted my heart' Shari Low'Beautiful, magical and incredibly moving’ ?????????? Reader Review‘It's a book version of a Hallmark movie’ ?????????? Reader Review‘A warm romantic feel-good read’ ?????????? Reader Review*Please note this is a re-release of Christmas Promises at the Garland Street Markets, previously published by Helen J Rolfe*

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My Secret Sister - Helen Edwards, Jenny Lee Smith

A heartbreaking and moving true story of two sisters separated at birth, and their journey towards finding each other, celebrating the true meaning of family.Helen Edwards grew up in a pit village in Tyneside in the post-war years, with her gran, aunties and uncles living nearby. She felt safe with them, but they could not protect her from her neglectful mother and violent father. Behind closed doors, she suffered years of abuse. Sometimes she talked to an imaginary sister, the only one who understood her pain. Jenny was adopted at six weeks and grew up in Newcastle. An only child, she knew she was loved, and with the support of her parents she went on to become a golfing champion, but still she felt that something was missing. . . Neither woman knew of the other''s existence until, in her fifties, Jenny went looking for her birth family and found her sister Helen. Together they searched for the truth about Jenny''s birth – and uncovered a legacy of secrets that overturned everything Helen thought she knew about her family. Happily, they also discovered that they were not just sisters, they were twins. Inspirational and moving, My Secret Sister by Helen Edwards and Jenny Lee Smith, is the story of two women brave enough to confront their past, and strong enough to let love not bitterness define them.

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Halfway House - Helen Fitzgerald

   On her first shift at an Edinburgh halfway house for violent offenders, a young woman is taken hostage … and that’s just the beginning… The twisty, shocking, darkly funny thriller by award-winning author Helen FitzGerald. `A new novel from Helen Fitzgerald is always a major event … magnificent´ Mark Billingham `Outrageous, hilarious and dark as hell – this is Helen FitzGerald on absolute top form´ Doug Johnstone `[Lou] is irresistible and very funny … The set-up is fascinating, the narrative is both fast-moving and convincing´ Literary Review _______ They`re the housemates from Hell… When her disastrous Australian love affair ends, Lou O´Dowd heads to Edinburgh for a fresh start, moving in with her cousin, and preparing for the only job she can find … working at a halfway house for very high-risk offenders. Two killers, a celebrity paedophile and a paranoid coke dealer – all out on parole and all sharing their outwardly elegant Edinburgh townhouse with rookie night-worker Lou… And instead of finding some meaning and purpose to her life, she finds herself trapped in a terrifying game of cat and mouse where she stands to lose everything – including her life. Slick, darkly funny and nerve-janglingly tense, Halfway House is both a breathtaking thriller and an unapologetic reminder never to corner a desperate woman… __________________________ `Tense, claustrophobic and laugh-out-loud funny … an amazingly talented writer´ Michael Wood `A genius combination of horror, humour and humanity´ B M Carroll Praise for Helen FitzGerald **Shortlisted for Theakston Crime Novel of the Year** `Sharp, shocking and savagely funny´ Chris Whitaker `Dark, dark, deliciously dark´ Amanda Jennings `Wickedly funny, breath-stealingly tense and utterly chilling´ Miranda Dickinson `The main character is one of the most extraordinary you`ll meet between the pages of a book´ Ian Rankin `Sublime´ Guardian `A dark, comic masterpiece´ Mark Edwards `Urgent, angry, absolutely terrifying´ Erin Kelly `Tantalisingly powerful´ The Times `The classic thriller gets a hell of a twist´ Heat `FitzGerald writes like a more focused Irvine Welsh or a less misogynist Philip Roth´ Daily Telegraph `Domestic life is rarely served up quite so dark as this´ Sun

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Moonlight and Mistletoe at the Christmas Wedding - Helen Rolfe

'Full of festive spirit and intriguing family secrets!' Heidi Swain Is Christmas in New York a time for new beginnings?It’s Thanksgiving and friends are gathered at the Inglenook Inn to get ready for the wedding of the year as Cleo and Dylan prepare to tie the knot on Christmas Eve. Not all is going smoothly, but Kaisha is determined nothing will ruin her best friend’s wedding. Cleo is more a sister to her than her own, and if Kaisha has to put her own dreams on hold, then that’s what she’ll do. Finn hasn’t been in touch with Dylan for years but he couldn’t ignore the request to be his best man, so he’s back in Manhattan. But so are his parents, and there’s enough animosity, anger and underlying grief to power the entire city. The only family member Finn respects is his grandad, and Finn's determined to keep the peace for his sake. Kaisha’s first impressions of Finn are that he’s brash, unreliable and someone to avoid, but when he gets a job at the Inglenook Falls Christmas tree farm and they find themselves as roommates, will he surpass her expectations? Or, will he let everybody down at the last minute and prove Kaisha right?Curl up by the fire this Christmas and fall in love all over again as Cleo and Dylan try to make it to the altar and Kaisha finally gets her story. A perfect festive read by bestselling suthor Helen Rolfe, for fans of Sarah Morgan, Jessica Redland and Kate Forster. Praise for Helen Rolfe:'The perfect festive read!' Debbie Johnson‘Helen Rolfe is an absolute specialist at building cosy communities and making me want to live there. I want the characters as my friends!’ Sue Moorcroft‘I really loved this book. I fully intended to save it for the long bank holiday weekend, to be enjoyed leisurely over a few days, but I ended up devouring it all in just two sittings…’ Jo Bartlett'A beautiful tale exploring the bonds of family and friendship and how strong these are when tested. Loved it' Jessica Redland'A gorgeous story of love, loss, best friends and unbreakable bonds. It truly melted my heart' Shari Low'Beautiful, magical and incredibly moving’ ?????????? Reader Review‘It's a book version of a Hallmark movie’ ?????????? Reader Review‘What a wonderful festive read!’ ?????????? Reader ReviewPlease note this is a re-release of Moonlight and Mistletoe at the Christmas Wedding, previously published by Helen J Rolfe

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Wedding Bells on Madison Avenue - Helen Rolfe

'A gorgeous story of love, loss, best friends and unbreakable bonds. It truly melted my heart' Shari Low Do only fools rush in?When Myles and Darcy first met there were fireworks and ever since then it’s been a rollercoaster ride, sweeping them both off their feet. Myles is determined to do things differently from his own parents, but he’s hard wired to give his career on Wall Street his all. Is he capable of taking his foot off the pedal?Darcy has established herself as a fine hotelier, co-managing The Inglenook Inn in the heart of Greenwich Village. She strongly values her independence, but is it time she made room in her life for something else?Fierce ambition drew Myles and Darcy together, yet could it be the thing that drives them apart? In the meantime, close friends Cleo and Dylan are having their own troubles. Can either couple find their happy ever after despite busy lives, a crisis, and what looks like a wedding that’s never going to happen?Fall in love with the city that never sleeps as love blooms in New York in this romance from bestselling suthor Helen Rolfe, perfect for fans of Sarah Morgan, Jessica Redland and Kate Forster. Praise for Helen Rolfe:‘Helen Rolfe is an absolute specialist at building cosy communities and making me want to live there. I want the characters as my friends!’ Sue Moorcroft‘I really loved this book. I fully intended to save it for the long bank holiday weekend, to be enjoyed leisurely over a few days, but I ended up devouring it all in just two sittings…’ Jo Bartlett'A beautiful tale exploring the bonds of family and friendship and how strong these are when tested. Loved it' Jessica Redland'Beautiful, magical and incredibly moving’ ?????????? Reader Review‘It's a book version of a Hallmark movie’ ?????????? Reader Review‘A warm romantic feel-good read’ ?????????? Reader Review‘The perfect festive romance’ ?????????? Reader Review‘What a wonderful festive read!’ ?????????? Reader ReviewPlease note this is a re-release of Wedding Bells on Madison Avenue, previously published by Helen J Rolfe

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The Innovative Artist: Abstracts and Mixed Media - Helen Kaminsky

Push the boundaries of abstract art with a mix of media and methods, with the guidance of expert artist Helen Kaminsky.With this stunning book, explore the possibilities of mixed media in new and impressive ways. Helen''s love of color and experimentation is carried through layers of imagery and texture with a gloriously vibrant mix of traditional and imaginative new techniques. It is the experimental combination of these methods that gives each painting its unique glowing quality. She works by building up the layers, gradually using various ways to lay down paint, veiling and lifting colors to reveal what is hidden beneath. Discover different ways of mixing and blending paint with unusual materials, collage techniques, fun printing methods, mark-making with found objects, and original ways to incorporate homemade stencils and stamps into their work. Helen leads you through her exciting range of techniques using charcoal, gesso, oil pastels, wet and dry media, printing and mark making materials, encaustic art, collage and photo transfer. This beautiful, practical book is a detailed guide to creating unique pictures. Along with short demonstrations and exercises, numerous examples of Helen''s stunning finished artworks are included to inspire you to experiment and create their own mixed-media masterpieces.Â

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Lime Street at Two - Helen Forrester

The fourth and final part of Helen Forrester’s bestselling autobiography continues the moving story of her early poverty-stricken life with an account of the war years in Blitz-torn LiverpoolIn 1940 Helen, now twenty, is working long hours at a welfare centre in Bootle, five miles from home. Her wages are pitifully low and her mother claims the whole of them for housekeeping but she is still thrilled to be working and gaining some independence. The Second World War is affecting every part of the country and Hitler’s Luftwaffe nightly seek to wreck havoc on her home city of Liverpool.Then, tragedy is brought shockingly close to home and Helen is left reeling when she receives some terrible news. But there is no let-up in the bombing and the Germans seem determined to bring the country to its knees. When a move brings more trouble for Helen, she is determined that she will face it, as ever, with courage and determination.

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Twopence to Cross the Mersey - Helen Forrester

This major best-selling memoir of a poverty-stricken childhood in Liverpool is one of the most harrowing but uplifting books you will ever read.When Helen Forrester’s father went bankrupt in 1930 she and her six siblings were forced into utmost poverty and slum surroundings in Depression-ridden Liverpool. The running of the household and the care of the younger children all fell on twelve-year-old Helen. With very little food or help from her feckless parents, Helen led a life of unrelenting drudgery and hardship.Writing about her experiences later in life, Helen Forrester shed light on an almost forgotten part of life in Britain. , Forrester’s memoir of these grim days is as heart-warming as it is shocking.

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Prošívaná beránková souprava Dual Feel HELEN 3 ks

Zahřeje i ochladí - stačí si vybrat stranu Jak vám to zní: hřejivá peřina a zároveň lehounká hladká přikrývka, co vás příjemně ochladí? Že to nejde k sobě? Naopak! Náš unikátní koncept peřin Dual Feel ® totiž kombinuje dvě zdánlivě neslučitelné funkce - zároveň hřeje i chladí . Chlupatý beránek s dlouhým vlasem vás měkce obejme a zajistí krásně teploučko i během studených nocí. Letní, sametově hebká strana s úžasným květinovým potiskem pohladí a příjemně ochladí i v parném létě. Navíc bude mimořádnou ozdobou vašeho lůžka. Prošívanou oboustrannou soupravu Helen vytvořili naši designéři v rámci jedinečné kolekce našich originálních produktů decoDoma ORIGINAL COLLECTION . Věříme, že se stane skutečným pokladem vaší ložnice a zárukou spokojeného spánku za všech okolností . Unikátní oboustranné provedení Souprava Helen patří mezi naše jedinečné soupravy 2 v 1 s různým provedením stran . Zimní strana je hřejivý beránek SHERPA s dlouhým hebkým vlasem imitujícím vlněné rouno. Letní potištěná strana je z hladkého a prodyšného mikrovlákna s chladivým efektem. Přikrývka je velmi lehká a prošitá , takže neztrácí tvar. Celková gramáž přikrývky 495 g/m 2 představuje vysokou kvalitu - větší tloušťku, hřejivost a měkkost než mají fleecové a bavlněné deky. Povlak na polštář je opatřen zapínáním na zip pro snadné povlékání. Potisk je řešen metodou digitálního tisku . Ten zaručuje vysokou kvalitu a stálost barev i po opakovaném praní. Veškerý materiál je antibakteriální a antialergický , odpuzuje roztoče, snadno se pere a udržuje. Helen má celosvětově uznávaný certifikát kvality OEKO-TEX Standard 100 , garantující použití výhradně zdravotně nezávadných materiálů. Souprava 3 dílů V balení beránkové soupravy Helen obdržíte: Prošívanou přikrývku s výplní z dutého vlákna o rozměrech 140 x 200 cm. Přikrývka má letní a zimní stranu a nemusíte ji povlékat . Povlak na polštář o rozměrech 70 x 90 cm s letní a zimní stranou a zapínáním na zip. Polštář s výplní z dutého vlákna o rozměrech 70 x 90 cm. Souprava je vhodná pro celoroční použití doma i na chalupě . Skvěle se hodí pro přespání návštěv . Jednoduše ji vytáhnete ze skříně a je hotovo. Doporučujeme prát na 40 °C s použitím antistatické aviváže Sleepwell , která zachová nadýchanost a hebkost vláken . <strong s

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Helen Rolfe Rok, který nás změnil Provedení: Tištěná kniha

Některá přátelství vás formují navždy. A některé návraty bolí, i když po nich celou dobu toužíte. Emma zůstala – Lise odešla. Teď je zpátky. V ulici, kde spolu vyrůstaly. V kavárně, kde všechno začalo. A najednou je tu znovu všechno, co si myslely, že už nechaly za sebou. Z anglického městečka až po pařížské uličky – tohle je příběh o přátelství, které přežije víc než roky mlčení. O tajemstvích, která chtějí ven. A o tom, jak těžké je někdy odpustit… i sobě. Pokud hledáte román, u kterého se vám stáhne hrdlo, roztaje srdce a budete si přát, aby ještě neskončil – právě jste ho našli. Pro koho je kniha určena Pro čtenářky, které milují příběhy o vztazích, přátelství, druhých šancích a laskavých návratech. Pro fanoušky Jojo Moyes, Jenny Colgan nebo Lucy Dillon. Pro všechny, kdo věří, že opravdové přátelství nikdy úplně nezmizí. Proč si tuto knihu přečíst Protože vás pohladí po duši, přiměje vzpomínat na vlastní dávná přátelství – a možná i jedno obnovit. Protože je čtivá, dojemná a zároveň plná lehkosti, která vás bude provázet i po poslední stránce. Co ti kniha přinese Přinese vám pocit domova a sounáležitosti. Ukáže, že cesta zpět je někdy tou nejtěžší – ale může vést k uzdravení. A že opravdové přátelství nezničí ani čas, ani vzdálenost. Doporučení nakladatele „Příběh Emmy a Lise nás chytil za srdce. Není o velkých gestech, ale o každodenních malých chvílích, které tvoří život – i přátelství. Tichý, hluboký a hřejivý román, který doporučujeme každému, kdo hledá příběh s opravdovým srdcem.“ - Michaela a Václav Kazdovi Úryvek z knihy „Zaváhala ve dveřích, jako by se bála vstoupit. Emma ji okamžitě poznala. Ne hlasem nebo tváří, ale způsobem, jak držela ramena, jak nervózně přešlápla z nohy na nohu – jako dřív, když se chystaly vloupat do staré kůlny za domem paní Bakerové. Čas mohl změnit vzhled, ale ne paměť těla.“ O autorce Helen Rolfe Helen Rolfe je britská autorka mnoha úspěšných románů ze současného života, které se odehrávají v malebných lokalitách Velké Británie i Spojených států – od Cotswoldsu po New York. Její knihy si získaly srdce čtenářek díky citlivému vykreslení přátelství, rodinných vztahů i druhých šancí. Žije v Hertfordshiru se svým manželem a dětmi, kde se věnuje psaní plnohodnotně – kniha Rok, který nás změnil je už její jedenatřicátý román. Co o knize říkají čtenáři Nádherný, hřejivý příběh o přátelství, které obstojí i v časech nejistoty. Goodreads UK Reviewer Dojemná a zároveň povznášející kniha. Skvělá volba pro čtení pod dekou se šálkem čaje! Amazon UK Helen Rolfe opět dokazuje, že umí psát o skutečných emocích s nadhledem i jemným humorem. Miluji, jak propojuje minulost s přítomností. Waterstones Review

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Helen Rolfe Rok, který nás změnil Provedení: E-kniha

Některá přátelství vás formují navždy. A některé návraty bolí, i když po nich celou dobu toužíte. Emma zůstala – Lise odešla. Teď je zpátky. V ulici, kde spolu vyrůstaly. V kavárně, kde všechno začalo. A najednou je tu znovu všechno, co si myslely, že už nechaly za sebou. Z anglického městečka až po pařížské uličky – tohle je příběh o přátelství, které přežije víc než roky mlčení. O tajemstvích, která chtějí ven. A o tom, jak těžké je někdy odpustit… i sobě. Pokud hledáte román, u kterého se vám stáhne hrdlo, roztaje srdce a budete si přát, aby ještě neskončil – právě jste ho našli. Pro koho je kniha určena Pro čtenářky, které milují příběhy o vztazích, přátelství, druhých šancích a laskavých návratech. Pro fanoušky Jojo Moyes, Jenny Colgan nebo Lucy Dillon. Pro všechny, kdo věří, že opravdové přátelství nikdy úplně nezmizí. Proč si tuto knihu přečíst Protože vás pohladí po duši, přiměje vzpomínat na vlastní dávná přátelství – a možná i jedno obnovit. Protože je čtivá, dojemná a zároveň plná lehkosti, která vás bude provázet i po poslední stránce. Co ti kniha přinese Přinese vám pocit domova a sounáležitosti. Ukáže, že cesta zpět je někdy tou nejtěžší – ale může vést k uzdravení. A že opravdové přátelství nezničí ani čas, ani vzdálenost. Doporučení nakladatele „Příběh Emmy a Lise nás chytil za srdce. Není o velkých gestech, ale o každodenních malých chvílích, které tvoří život – i přátelství. Tichý, hluboký a hřejivý román, který doporučujeme každému, kdo hledá příběh s opravdovým srdcem.“ - Michaela a Václav Kazdovi Úryvek z knihy „Zaváhala ve dveřích, jako by se bála vstoupit. Emma ji okamžitě poznala. Ne hlasem nebo tváří, ale způsobem, jak držela ramena, jak nervózně přešlápla z nohy na nohu – jako dřív, když se chystaly vloupat do staré kůlny za domem paní Bakerové. Čas mohl změnit vzhled, ale ne paměť těla.“ O autorce Helen Rolfe Helen Rolfe je britská autorka mnoha úspěšných románů ze současného života, které se odehrávají v malebných lokalitách Velké Británie i Spojených států – od Cotswoldsu po New York. Její knihy si získaly srdce čtenářek díky citlivému vykreslení přátelství, rodinných vztahů i druhých šancí. Žije v Hertfordshiru se svým manželem a dětmi, kde se věnuje psaní plnohodnotně – kniha Rok, který nás změnil je už její jedenatřicátý román. Co o knize říkají čtenáři Nádherný, hřejivý příběh o přátelství, které obstojí i v časech nejistoty. Goodreads UK Reviewer Dojemná a zároveň povznášející kniha. Skvělá volba pro čtení pod dekou se šálkem čaje! Amazon UK Helen Rolfe opět dokazuje, že umí psát o skutečných emocích s nadhledem i jemným humorem. Miluji, jak propojuje minulost s přítomností. Waterstones Review

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How to Raise a Viking - Helen Russell

''Top-notch’Good Housekeeping – BEST PARENTING BOOKS''Helen has a way to take big ideas and convey them with warmth and wisdom'' Dr Rangan Chatterjee''A well researched study injected with humour and humanity'' Mail on Sunday*Featured on The Happiness Lab with Dr Laurie Santos*What do Vikings know about raising children? Turns out, quite a lot…After a decade of living in Denmark and raising a family there, Helen Russell noticed that Nordic children are different. They eat differently. They learn differently. They run, jump and climb out in nature for hours a day, even though the weather is terrible and it''s dark October to March. And then they grow up to be some of the happiest adults on the planet. Her question was: how?In How to Raise a Viking, Russell takes a deep dive into the parenting culture of Denmark and the other Nordic nations, from parental leave policies to school structure, screen time, and the surprising customs that lead to happy, well-adjusted humans. This fascinating peek behind the cultural curtain allows readers a glimpse of another world, where babies sleep outside in their prams up to -20°C and pre-schoolers wield axes.Refreshingly funny and unfailingly optimistic about the new generation of humans growing up in the world right now, this is a heart-warming love letter to Russell’s adopted homeland and proof that we could all do with a bit more Viking in our lives.''Ditch all the other parenting books. This is the one – funny, helpful, doable and not guilt-inducing. Makes me want to have kids all over again and try it this way'' Matt Rudd''I highly recommend'' Mariella Frostrup''Helen’s brilliant writing is having a dangerously powerful impact on me which is leading me to an inevitable emigration to Scandinavia'' Rob Beckett''How to Raise a Viking contains much of interest and succeeds in its primary purpose: making us think about how we should engage with our children and help them to realise their potential, and what we must prioritise to do so'' Sunday Times‘Helen Russell explains from experience how Nordic countries put a strong emphasis on resilience, outdoor play, independence, egalitarianism and a balanced approach to education and family life. "Viking parenting" is about raising children to be self-assured, capable and connected to the natural world’ The Week

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Precious - Helen Molesworth

Discover a dazzling deep-dive into the history of the world through a totally new lens, as told by the V&A’s Senior Jewellery Curator. Includes 16 pages of colour photography showcasing some of the world''s most spectacular jewellery.''A magnificent compendium of everything one could ever want to know about jewels: their symbolism, physical construction, worth and history.'' Spectator‘From Princess Margaret’s pearls to the priciest of diamonds, gemmologist Helen Molesworth has seen them all’ – Daily Mail You Magazine''A sumptuous and sweeping history of humanity’s love affair with jewels.'' - Vogue''This is - fittingly - a gem of a book. Rich descriptions, fascinating histories and, at times, just pure, dazzling bling. A joy to read.'' - Tracy Borman, author of Elizabeth’s Women, Thomas Cromwell and The Private Lives of the Tudors''-------Travelling through moments in history and layers of soil and sediment, this is world history as you have never seen it before.This is the story of precious gems, from emeralds and rubies, to sapphires and pearls. Explore their history and geology, as well as their famous owners, from Elizabeth 1 to Elizabeth Taylor, Marie Antoinette to Marilyn Monroe, Coco Chanel to Beyonce.Discover the fragile emerald watch that survived cross-continental journeys and centuries under the floorboards of a London house.Journey back through the generations of women who wore pearls as a signifier of femininity and marvel at the role these glistening objects have played in changing depictions of feminism.Learn of the Burmese warriors who believed so strongly in the connection between rubies and lifeblood that they embedded them into their skin before battle to protect them from harm.In this sumptuous and sweeping history of humanity''s love affair with jewels, the V&A’s Senior Jewellery Curator, Helen Molesworth, takes you behind the curtain of museums and auction houses, showcasing some of history''s most incredible and iconic jewels and the deeply human stories that lie behind them.-------Beautifully written and superbly interesting, Helen Molesworth tells a compelling, global story of gems - their unending allure and continuing impact on human history. - Tristram Hunt, Director of the V&A, author of The Radical Potter''Reading Precious is like opening history''s treasure chest, to discover a trove of fascinating information.'' - Jane Robinson, author of Trailblazer, Hearts and Minds, and Bluestockings‘What shines through here in Molesworth’s deep love of her subject and the tactile joy of wearing such gems’ – Mail on Sunday

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Background for Love - Helen Wolff, Marion Detjen

A lush autobiographical story of young love, 1930s Côte d’Azur, and rising fascism in Nazi Germany — by the famed publisher of Calvino, Pasternak, and Gunter GrassIn a giddy rush, a young woman and her older lover leave 1930s Berlin for a summer vacation on the Côte d''Azur. As they drive along stunning bays, linger over sumptuous meals and steal kisses on the street, they seem marvelously in sync, each enchanted by the other. But as she observes her lover''s wandering eye and rigid world-view, the woman decides to leave in search of a cottage of her own near Saint-Tropez. There, amid the vineyards and lemon trees, she will forge startling new connections and pass an unforgettable summer of independence and freedom.Background for Love is an irresistible autobiographical novel by the great publisher Helen Wolff, who together with her husband, Kurt Wolff, Kafka’s first publisher, set up Pantheon Books in America after fleeing Nazi Germany. In the fascinating companion essay, historian Marion Detjen, the author''s great-niece, delves into Helen''s path to writing and the autobiographical context of the novel in her early life with Kurt. Helen is remembered as a great publisher, a multilingual reader who brought authors such as Italo Calvino and Georges Simenon to English-speaking readers – only now is her own reputation as a writer coming to the fore.Recently recovered from the archive and translated for the 1st time by Tristram Wolff, the author''s grandson, this is a a fast-paced, highly intense, and emotionally gripping novel of passion and self-discovery.

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Christmas Miracles at the Little Log Cabin - Helen Rolfe

'The perfect festive read!' Debbie Johnson Do you believe in Christmas miracles?Holly is looking for a change. There has to be more to life than the long hours she works as an editor in New York City, despite what everyone says. What she doesn’t expect when she leaves the city behind is to meet Mitch, a recluse who’s hiding more than she realises. Mitch spends his days hidden away in a little log cabin in Inglenook Falls, where he owns a Christmas tree farm. He speaks to people only when necessary, so when Holly falls into his life, he’s not sure how to react. All he knows is that something needs to change if he wants to get his life back on track. Along with friends Cleo and Darcy, Holly is determined to bring joy back to Mitch’s life, but will he appreciate their interference? And when a business proposition throws everything up in the air, will it do more harm than good?Curl up this festive season in a snow-covered log cabin surrounded by Christmas trees and find out whether miracles and second chances really do happen in this read by bestselling author perfect for fans of Sarah Morgan, Jessica Redland and Kate Forster. Praise for Helen Rolfe'Full of festive spirit and intriguing family secrets!' Heidi Swain‘Helen Rolfe is an absolute specialist at building cosy communities and making me want to live there. I want the characters as my friends!’ Sue Moorcroft‘I really loved this book. I fully intended to save it for the long bank holiday weekend, to be enjoyed leisurely over a few days, but I ended up devouring it all in just two sittings…’ Jo Bartlett'A beautiful tale exploring the bonds of family and friendship and how strong these are when tested. Loved it' Jessica Redland'A gorgeous story of love, loss, best friends and unbreakable bonds. It truly melted my heart' Shari Low'Beautiful, magical and incredibly moving’ ?????????? Reader Review‘It's a book version of a Hallmark movie’ ?????????? Reader Review‘A warm romantic feel-good read’ *?????????? Reader Review**‘The perfect festive romance’ ?????????? Reader Review‘What a wonderful festive read!’ ?????????? Reader Review*Please note this is a re-release of Christmas Miracles at the Little Log Cabin{::}, previously published by Helen J Rolfe*{::}*

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Ash Mountain - Helen Fitzgerald

Single-mother Fran returns to her sleepy hometown to care for her dying father when a devastating bush fire breaks out. A heartbreaking, nail-biting disaster-noir thriller from the bestselling author of The Cry and Worst Case Scenario. ‘Urgent, angry, absolutely terrifying, yet suffused with the humanity and humour you expect from a Helen Fitzgerald novel’ Erin Kelly, author of Watch Her Fall ‘Tantalisingly powerful’ The Times ‘Ash Mountain is the author at her masterly best … I loved it!’ Louise Candlish, author of The Heights ________________ Fran hates her hometown, and she thought she’d escaped. But her father is ill, and needs care. Her relationship is over, and she hates her dead-end job in the city, anyway. She returns home to nurse her dying father, her distant teenage daughter in tow for the weekends. There, in the sleepy town of Ash Mountain, childhood memories prick at her fragile self-esteem, she falls in love for the first time, and her demanding dad tests her patience, all in the unbearable heat of an Australian summer. As past friendships and rivalries are renewed, and new ones forged, Fran’s tumultuous home life is the least of her worries, when old crimes rear their heads and a devastating bushfire ravages the town and all of its inhabitants… Simultaneously a warm, darkly funny portrait of small-town life – and a woman and a land in crisis – and a shocking and truly distressing account of a catastrophic event that changes things forever, Ash Mountain is a heart-breaking slice of domestic noir, and a disturbing disaster thriller that you will never forget… ________________ ‘A new novel from Helen Fitzgerald is always a major event, and Ash Mountain is magnificent’ Mark Billingham, author of Rabbit Hole ‘There is plenty of human depravity in the plot but none of that is as terrifyingly overmastering as the fire’ Literary Review ‘Domestic life is rarely served up quite so dark as this – but that only makes you hungry for more’ The Sun ‘Dark, atmospheric and terrifying’ Ambrose Parry, author of A Corruption of Blood ‘Compelling’ Independent Praise for Helen FitzGerald ***Worst Case Scenario was Shortlisted for the Theakston’s Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year 2020*** ‘The plotting is intricate and beautifully handled, and the narrative pace is absolutely breakneck … a wonderful, energetic, hard-hitting and deeply funny novel’ The Big Issue ‘The main character is one of the most extraordinary you’ll meet between the pages of a book’ Ian Rankin, author of A Song for the Dark times ‘A dark, comic masterpiece which manages to be both excruciatingly tense and laugh out loud funny at the same time’ Mark Edwards, author of The House Guest ‘The classic thriller gets a hell of a twist’ Heat ‘FitzGerald writes like a more focused Irvine Welsh or a less misogynist Philip Roth’ Daily Telegraph ‘Domestic life is rarely served up quite so dark as this – but that only makes you hungry for more’ The Sun

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Finding Happiness at Heritage View - Helen Rolfe

‘Helen Rolfe is an absolute specialist at building cosy communities and making me want to live there. I want the characters as my friends!’ Sue Moorcroft Welcome back to Heritage Cove, the little village by the sea brimming with character, community and friendship. The perfect place to fall in love…Running Heritage View Stables is everything Hazel ever dreamed of. She loves working with the horses and managing the business with her brother. But after a terrible incident, she’s not sure whether she'll ever be able to put things back the way they were. Gus is ready to start over. He’s moved him and his ten-year-old daughter Abigail to Heritage Cove, where he’s opening his own vet practice. Everything is falling into place, especially as he watches Abigail start to come out of her shell for the first time since the accident. Neither Hazel nor Gus is looking for love, but could they each be what the other needs? And is happiness even a possibility when their pasts won’t let them go?Join new friends and old, as summer comes to Heritage Cove in this cosy read from bestselling suthor Helen Rolfe, perfect for fans of Cathy Bramley and Jo Bartlett. Praise for Helen Rolfe:‘I really loved this book. I fully intended to save it for the long bank holiday weekend, to be enjoyed leisurely over a few days, but I ended up devouring it all in just two sittings…’ Jo Bartlett'A beautiful tale exploring the bonds of family and friendship and how strong these are when tested. Loved it' Jessica Redland'A gorgeous story of love, loss, best friends and unbreakable bonds. It truly melted my heart' Shari Low‘One to curl up with after a long hard day, and know you are just going to be treated to a cosy atmosphere, realistic characters that you will come to care for’ ?????????? Reader Review'Such a perfect gift of a book!' ?????????? Reader Review‘Heritage Cove has this wonderful community spirit that I so want to be part of...the balance between the emotional moments, tough relatable topics against the light-hearted fun was done ever so well’ ?????????? Reader Review'What a beautiful story filled with happiness, comedy and lovely characters' ?????????? Reader Review‘I was gripped by the story from start to finish and the end of the book left me feeling all warm and fuzzy inside’ ?????????? Reader Review

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Am I Still a Mother? - Helen Bouchami

An ordinary woman: an extraordinary lifeIn 1979 Helen returns from Algeria to a much-changed UK, where she must juggle sole parenthood with thedemands of a successful career. Her life unravels when her older son develops acute leukaemia and hisdevastated brother spirals into depression and addiction.For a decade Helen battles to keep her family, and herself, together. Unable to save her sons, can she nowsave herself?“Takes us on a devastating yet inspiring journey through the loss of her sons just a few years apart. Writing with searing insight and exceptional beauty, Helen Bouchami reveals how grief gave way to the transformative, healing power of love, and ultimately, to a new sense of meaning in life.” Joelle Fraser, author of The Territory of Men and The Forest House

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In My Stride - Helen Skelton

''A remarkable read'' - Woman''s Own''In My Stride is just as bubbly and positive as the woman herself'' - HELLO!''An honest record and reflection of a remarkable life'' - Cumbria LifeHelen Skelton is no stranger to doing hard things, from kayaking the entire length of the Amazon to competing in a boxing match for Sports Relief. Her ability to dig deep and find the inner strength and to carry on no matter the challenge - physical, mental, or emotional - is nothing short of remarkable. Helen grew up on a farm in Cumbria and credits her deep connection with nature and family for grounding her throughout the experiences in her life. In My Stride explores the lessons Helen has learned through life and adventure, sharing how getting out in nature can help us heal, grow, and find the resilience to move through challenging times in our lives. It tells stories of finding confidence, authenticity, courage, resilience, acceptance, community, and freedom against the backdrop of life''s peaks and troughs and through the power of the natural world. Helen shows us how putting one foot in front of the other - whether that''s on the Strictly dance floor or in the great outdoors - can help us to journey back to ourselves.

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Summer at Forget-Me-Not Cottage - Helen Rolfe

Welcome back to Little Woodville. Visit old friends and new in this super, summer escapist read.Morgan Rosewood finds herself at a crossroads in her life after returning home to Forget-Me-Not Cottage to care for her ailing mother. She and boyfriend Ronan, had plans, big plans, but all these hopes and dreams are put on hold when Morgan's mum suddenly dies. Morgan’s emotions are in turmoil but she sets about the task of clearing the house and running her late mother’s vintage market stall. Nate Greene has his own reasons for staying away from Little Woodville. Nate needs to reconcile his past and tackle the long overdue task of decluttering the place he once loved - his abandoned wood workshop, filled to the brim with his creations. He secures a stall at the local market to showcase his wares and it isn't long before the workshop reignites the passion he once shared with a special person. Thrown together Morgan and Nate have their own personal battles to overcome. Can the beautiful little Cotswold village teach two lost souls what matters, and more importantly, will it give them each something they didn't come here for? Love... A wonderful story of coming to terms with loss, learning to love, family and village life from bestselling author Helen Rolfe. Praise for Helen Rolfe:‘Helen Rolfe is an absolute specialist at building cosy communities and making me want to live there. I want the characters as my friends!’ Sue Moorcroft‘I really loved this book. I fully intended to save it for the long bank holiday weekend, to be enjoyed leisurely over a few days, but I ended up devouring it all in just two sittings…’ Jo Bartlett'A beautiful tale exploring the bonds of family and friendship and how strong these are when tested. Loved it' Jessica Redland'A gorgeous story of love, loss, best friends and unbreakable bonds. It truly melted my heart' Shari Low.This really was the loveliest read – filled with warmth, friendship and family, with the relationship at its centre absolutely everything I wanted it to be' ?????????? Reader Review

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Helen Roseveare - Helen Roseveare

All three volumes of Helen Roseveare’s autobiography combined for the first time, with a foreword by John & Noël Piper, and an introduction and afterword by Betsy Childs Howard. Throughout her eight years in training for the mission field and her first twelve years in the Congo, Helen Roseveare had prayed that God would give her a mountain–top experience of his glory and power. God’s answers formed the basis of her best–selling autobiography, Give Me This Mountain.However, after enduring civil war, brutal mistreatment, and having to rebuild work from scratch, and later while caring for her elderly mother, she realised that God’s work is also done in the valleys.The third of her autobiographies, written after her mother passed away, emphasises her faithful, daily obedience, digging ditches as God led and trusting him to fill them with life–giving water in his time. These three books are combined in one volume for the first time giving an overarching view of the amazing ways God used Helen’s life. Includes the books Give me This Mountain, He Gave Us a Valley and Digging Ditches. 3 autobiographical volumes in 1Foreword by John & Noel PiperIntroduction and afterword by Betsy Childs Howard

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Prelude for Lost Souls - Helene Dunbar

"Ghost story, love story, and mystery in equal measure, Helene Dunbar''s Prelude for Lost Souls is filled with unforgettable characters who reveal the many ways a life can be haunted. Perfect for fans of The Raven Boys."-Lisa Maxwell, New York Times bestselling author of The Last Magician seriesFrom acclaimed author Helene Dunbar comes the start of a spellbinding young adult series about a small town filled with spiritualists and one boy who wants out, perfect for readers who want teen ghost books and fans of Maggie Stiefvater, Maureen Johnson, and Nova Ren Suma.In the town of St. Hilaire, most make their living by talking to the dead. In the summer, the town gates open to tourists seeking answers while all activity is controlled by The Guild, a sinister ruling body that sees everything.Dec Hampton has lived there his entire life, but ever since his parents died, he''s been done with it. He knows he has to leave before anyone has a chance to stop him.His best friend Russ won''t be surprised when Dec leaves-but he will be heartbroken. Russ is a good medium, maybe even a great one. He''s made sacrifices for his gift and will do whatever he can to gain entry to The Guild, even embracing dark forces and contacting the most elusive ghost in town.But when the train of Annie Krylova, the piano prodigy whose music has been Dec''s main source of solace, breaks down outside of town, it sets off an unexpected chain of events. And in St. Hilaire, there are no such things as coincidences.Perfect for readers looking for:ghost town booksyoung adult lgbt booksatmospheric storiesPraise for Prelude for Lost Souls:"Dunbar invokes small-town intrigue and plentiful atmosphere with this haunting, romantic tale."-Publishers Weekly"A quietly compelling story."-Kirkus Reviews"Mesmerizing and haunting, Dunbar invites readers into a world of family secrets, anxious ghosts and a society''s ruthless grasp for power that will leave you wanting more."-The Nerd DailyAlso by Helene Dunbar:We Are Lost and Found

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Vesper Flights - Helen Macdonald

**THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER**''Thrilling dispatches from a vanishing world'' ObserverAnimals don''t exist to teach us things, but that is what they have always done, and most of what they teach us is what we think we know about ourselves.From the bestselling author of H is for Hawk comes Vesper Flights, a transcendent collection of essays about the human relationship to the natural world.Helen Macdonald brings together a collection of her best-loved writing along with new pieces covering a thrilling range of subjects. There are essays here on headaches, on catching swans, on hunting mushrooms, on twentieth-century spies, on numinous experiences and high-rise buildings; on nests and wild pigs and the tribulations of farming ostriches.Vesper Flights is a book about observation, fascination, time, memory, love and loss and how we make the world around us. Moving and frank, personal and political, it confirms Helen Macdonald as one of this century''s greatest nature writers. A perfect read for anyone looking for renewed appreciation for the natural world.''Helen Macdonald is one of the best nature writers now working'' The Telegraph

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Get Divorced, Be Happy - Helen Thorn

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER''Helen is the woman I want in my life when the shit hits the fan'' - Bryony GordonWhat do you do when your relationship suddenly ends? How do you cope when the cosy ''coupley'' future you had planned disappears?Join comedian Helen Thorn from The Scummy Mummies as she haphazardly takes the plunge into single life for the first time in twenty-two years. Helen shares her own roller coaster journey from the initial shock of a surprise separation, the messy months hanging out in her PJs through to the highs of rediscovering online dating, tiny pants, rock-solid female friendships and the glorious joy of just being by herself.With the help of relationship experts and an army of women "who know", Get Divorced, Be Happy will show you that going it alone isn''t the end, it is just the beginning, and you will come out the other side, stronger, happier and goddamn sassier than ever before.

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Summer at Forget-Me-Not Cottage - Helen Rolfe

Welcome back to Little Woodville. Visit old friends and new in this super, summer escapist read.Morgan Rosewood finds herself at a crossroads in her life after returning home to Forget-Me-Not Cottage to care for her ailing mother. She and boyfriend Ronan, had plans, big plans, but all these hopes and dreams are put on hold when Morgan's mum suddenly dies. Morgan’s emotions are in turmoil but she sets about the task of clearing the house and running her late mother’s vintage market stall. Nate Greene has his own reasons for staying away from Little Woodville. Nate needs to reconcile his past and tackle the long overdue task of decluttering the place he once loved - his abandoned wood workshop, filled to the brim with his creations. He secures a stall at the local market to showcase his wares and it isn't long before the workshop reignites the passion he once shared with a special person. Thrown together Morgan and Nate have their own personal battles to overcome. Can the beautiful little Cotswold village teach two lost souls what matters, and more importantly, will it give them each something they didn't come here for? Love... A wonderful story of coming to terms with loss, learning to love, family and village life from bestselling author Helen Rolfe. Praise for Helen Rolfe:‘Helen Rolfe is an absolute specialist at building cosy communities and making me want to live there. I want the characters as my friends!’ Sue Moorcroft‘I really loved this book. I fully intended to save it for the long bank holiday weekend, to be enjoyed leisurely over a few days, but I ended up devouring it all in just two sittings…’ Jo Bartlett'A beautiful tale exploring the bonds of family and friendship and how strong these are when tested. Loved it' Jessica Redland'A gorgeous story of love, loss, best friends and unbreakable bonds. It truly melted my heart' Shari Low.This really was the loveliest read – filled with warmth, friendship and family, with the relationship at its centre absolutely everything I wanted it to be' ?????????? Reader Review

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