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***Coming in April 2025: Deborah Frances-White s new book SIX CONVERSATIONS WE RE SCARED TO HAVE***THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER Breathes life into conversations about feminism PHOEBE WALLER-BRIDGE Very funny, very clever, very thoughtful and very relevant DOLLY ALDERTONWhy do we find it so hard to say No ?How can feminism be more inclusive?What can rom-coms tell us about taking charge?The Guilty Feminist will challenge you, reassure you and empower you to see the world differently.From inclusion to intersectionality, #MeToo to men s rights, rom-coms to pornography, Deborah Frances-White tackles urgent questions for the modern woman. Featuring interviews with activists, businesswomen and all-round inspirations, The Guilty Feminist examines how women can abandon their guilt, say No (when they mean it), say Yes (when they want to), and to change the world - and ourselves - for the better.Includes interviews with Jessamyn Stanley * Zoe Coombs Marr * Susan Wokoma * Phoebe Waller-Bridge * Hannah Gadsby * Reubs Walsh * Bisha K. Ali * Becca Bunce * Mo Mansfield * Leyla Hussein * Amika George Genius Sunday Times Funny, fresh, thought-provoking Observer Everything you wanted to know about feminism but were afraid to ask EMMA THOMPSON Quite possibly the defining feminist of our generation ELIZABETH DAY Encouraging every woman to say: I get to be heard. I deserve to be seen Daily Express A passionate and engaging manifesto, reminding readers that feminism isn t one-size-fits-all I

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FULL OF FIZZ AND VARIETY Sunday Times JOLLY GOOD FUN i Paper WHIP-SMART Daily Mail FUN AND FROLICS FOR THE FESTIVE SEASON Saga MagazineFEATURING HUGE NAMES FROM LITERATURE, COMEDY AND BEYOND - INCLUDING RODDY DOYLE, FRANK SKINNER AND ALAN TITCHMARSH - THIS ANTHOLOGY OF STORIES REIMAGINES JEEVES AND WOOSTER THROUGH FRESH EYES. The irrepressible duo first appeared on the page in 1915, coming to feature in more than 35 short stories and eleven novels over the course of Wodehouseâ ™s lifetime. Each story in this new collection offers a delightful and original reimagining of the incomparable Bertie Wooster and his gentlemanâ ™s gentleman â “ seeing them journey to the horse races in Paris, solve puzzles at a wartime Bletchley Park, and even transported forward in time to the year 2025. Frank SkinnerRoddy DoyleAlan TitchmarshDominic SandbrookDeborah Frances-WhiteAndrew Hunter MurrayScarlett CurtisJasper FfordeJohn FinnemoreIan MooreWilliam Rayfet HunterFergus CraigJEEVES AGAIN is a joyful celebration of Wodehouse as a much-beloved British literary icon â “ as well as a timely and entertaining reminder of the lasting impact of his characters on a whole new generation of readers and writers. ***HEAR FROM THE WRITERS . . . A Wodehouse book is a journey into joy. RODDY DOYLE, Booker Prize-winning author of PADDY CLARKE HA HA HA Anybody who has even a vague interest in good writing should read Wodehouse. DOMINIC SANDBROOK, author and co-host of THE REST IS HISTORY I simply adore Wodehouse. ALAN TITCHMARSH MBE, broadcaster and writer To stumble into the world of Wodehouse is like sinking into a warm bath. SCARLETT CURTIS, Sunday Times bestselling author of FEMINISTS DON T WEAR PINK (AND OTHER LIES) What Wodehouse is still today, just as much as ever, is funny. JOHN FINNEMORE, creator of CABIN PRESSURE

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The mind-blowing murder mystery debut with magical passengers, epic adventure, and a twist you canâ ™t guess.If Agatha Christie wrote fantasy, this would be it!---------- Agatha Christie with glitter magic. Iâ ™m totally here for it. I hoovered up Whiteâ ™s chunky novel in a day. Both funny and flirty as it deals with issues of class, snobbery and sexuality amongst all the magic and murder. The result is hugely entertaining Herald-----------For a thousand years, Concordia has maintained peace between its provinces. To mark this incredible feat, the emperor s ship embarks upon a twelve-day voyage to the sacred Goddess s Mountain.Aboard are the twelve heirs of the provinces of Concordia, each graced with a unique and secret magical ability known as a Blessing.All except one: Ganymedes Piscero â “ class clown, slacker, and all-round disappointment.When a beloved heir is murdered, everyone is a suspect. Stuck at sea and surrounded by powerful people and without a Blessing to protect him , Ganymedes s odds of survival are slim.But as the bodies pile higher, Ganymedes must become the hero he was not born to be. Can he unmask the killer and their secret blessing before this bloody crusade reaches the shores of Concordia?Or will the empire as he knows it fall forever?----------------------------Praise for Voyage of the Damned: Frances White has crafted a brilliantly clever tale full of heart-warming characters, riveting twists and a gloriously conceived world. A poignant, quirky and utterly delightful read. I felt EVERYTHING while reading Voyage of the Damned Bea Fitzgerald, bestselling author of Girl, Goddess, Queen Burned through this in about two days. Absolutely bloody brilliant! Voyage of the Damned is clever and comedic, while also heartfelt and harrowing. I hope readers will come to enjoy Dee s escapades as much as I did - Sunyi Dean, author of The Book Eaters An enchanting, bloody delight. Full of magic, laugh-out-loud humor, and so much murder - Gabi Burton, author of Sing Me To Sleep----------------------------Readers can t stop raving about this book and its chaotic protagonist, Dee . . .Dee Fan Club Testimonials:â ˜Heâ ™d spit in the face of authority and unapologetically flirt with anything that movesâ ™ Reader reviewâ ˜Ganymedes Piscero, AKA Dee, is my favorite sort of disaster childâ ™ Reader review He s chubby, anxious, imperfect and 100% relatableâ ”the kind of hero the world could use more of. Reader review I would protect him with my life. Reader review Ganymedes is an absolute riot. He s hilarious, chaotic, and a total queer underdog that you can t help but root for. Reader review

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An invigorating exploration of impactful feminist movements and strategies for replicating their success In The Everyday Feminist: The Key to Sustainable Social Impact-Driving Movements We Need Now More than Ever, accomplished feminist activist and executive Latanya Mapp Frett delivers a powerful and practical exploration of the factors that make a feminist social movement impactful in its place and time. In the book, you ll discover popular and not-so-popular social movements and the leaders, art, research, and narratives that drove them. The author explains what made these social movements so effective and explains the steps that organizations, nonprofits, and social impact professionals can take to replicate that success on the ground and in the present. The book also includes: Discussions of the importance of feminist funds in bankrolling critical feminist movementsExplanations of the roles played by men and boys in building a feminist futureActionable and straightforward advice applicable to everyone trying to make a difference for women around the world An essential text for feminist advocates who find themselves in an increasingly challenging political and social environment, The Everyday Feminist is the practical blueprint to social change that lawmakers, activists, entrepreneurs, and non-profit professionals have been waiting for.

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⠘A red-hot, non-stop rollercoaster of a book⠙ ⠓ Lisa JewellWhat would you do if your husband framed you for murder?Five years ago, Olivia Sutherland was convicted of plotting to murder her husband.Now she⠙s finally free, Olivia has three goals. Repair her relationship with her daughter. Clear her name. And bring down her husband ⠓ the man who framed her.Just how far is she willing to go to get what she wants? And how far will her husband go to stop her?Because his lies run deeper than Olivia could ever have imagined ⠓ and this time it⠙s not her freedom that⠙s in jeopardy, but her life⠦Your favourite authors LOVE The Guilty Couple!⠘Shot through with a propulsive sense of gritty threat and high-stakes tension, this is bold, memorable, top-tier thriller writing.⠙ ⠓ bestselling author B P Walter⠘The Guilty Couple is a one-breath rollercoaster ride, with twists, turns, ups and downs⠦ then just when you think it⠙s over, there⠙s another loop ahead! A proper, classy thriller.⠙ ⠓ Janice Hallett, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Appeal⠘CL Taylor has done it again. A fast paced, thrilling read that I couldn⠙t put down. I loved it!⠙ ⠓ bestselling author Heidi Perks⠘I loved The Guilty Couple so much. Twisty, compelling, tense and fast-paced and thoroughly unputdownable.⠙ ⠓ multimillion-copy bestselling author Angela Marsons Wow, The Guilty Couple doesn⠙t let up for a moment ⠓ you⠙re in for ride! ⠓ bestselling author Sarah Pinborough⠘Twisty, taut, unbearably tense. Brava, C.L. Taylor, you⠙ve done it again!⠙ ⠓ bestselling author Emma StonexAnd readers LOVE The Guilty Couple, too!⠘A hugely entertaining, tense and twisting read.⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⠘Pulse-pounding⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⠘Thrilling and exciting⠦the ending was brilliant.⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⠘My heart was in my throat throughout the entire book.⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⠘This is the best book I have read in a long time.⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⠘Wow!⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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NOW A MAJOR TV SERIES. Terrific, fascinating, very funny Daily Mail Hilarious Sun Gripping Literary ReviewHow do we ensure that the guilty are convicted and the innocent walk free?Shortlisted for the Crime Writers Award Gold Dagger for Non-Fiction, true crime meets humour in Defending the Guilty, a hilariously funny and eye-opening exposé of the criminal justice system.Every day, criminal barrister Alex McBride stands up in court and attempts to save people from conviction, prison, even a lifetime behind bars. Sometimes it s a hopeless case. Sometimes he has the chance to right a wrong. But mostly his clients are just plain guilty.In Defending the Guilty, McBride takes us behind the scenes of Britain s criminal justice system. He introduces us to its extraordinary characters and arcane eccentricities, and tells astonishing stories of courtroom triumph and defeat. Whether he s defending hapless teenagers at Harlow Youth Court or prosecuting gold bullion robbers at the Old Bailey, these hair-raising tales reveal that justice rarely operates in quite the way we expect. Expert, authoritative, hilarious - an insider s fearless account of life at the criminal bar Craig Raine, Times Literary Supplement, Books of the Year McBride details his own cock-ups and disasters with the relish of the born humorous writer. Very funny Daily Mail Rollicks along with a good eye for detail and a neat turn of phrase Observer Gripping, engaging, compelling. The real life of criminal barristers is expertly caught Literary ReviewAlex McBride is a criminal barrister. He is the author of the Common Law column in Prospect magazine, has contributed to the New Statesman and various BBC programmes, including From Our Own Correspondent and is the editor of the Famous Trials Penguin Specials series.

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The Only College Guide You ll Ever NeedFind Meaning, Growth, and Joy in Your College JourneyThe Complete U is a supportive, real-world guide to thriving in college—academically, socially, and emotionally. With warmth, humor, and deep insight, Dr. Deborah J. Cohan delivers over 100 empowering lessons to help students navigate every aspect of campus life.The Complete U is your empowering, honest, and compassionate guide to navigating every step of the college experience. With over 100 lessons from sociologist and beloved professor Dr. Deborah J. Cohan, this transformative book offers the wisdom, support, and practical strategies every student needs to succeed in and beyond the classroom.Whether you’re a first-year student or preparing to graduate, this book is like a trusted mentor, cheering you on while offering real talk about everything from picking a major to building mental resilience. From managing course loads and professors to making friends, coping with anxiety, and defining your purpose, The Complete U helps you grow not only as a student—but as a person.Inside, you’ll find:Practical advice for every aspect of college life—from homesickness and time management to healthy relationships and stress relief.Supportive lessons for mental, emotional, and academic well-being, especially tailored to modern challenges like social media burnout, identity, and uncertainty.Lively reflections and real stories from students and parents, offering encouragement and insight in equal measure.Your College Compass and Survival ToolkitIf you liked The Anxious Generation, The Freshman Survival Guide, or The Naked Roommate, then you ll love The Complete U.

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THE TIMES BOOK OF THE WEEKNamed one of The Telegraph s Best Biographies of the Year 2024 Queen Victoria had forty-two grandchildren but the four Princesses of Hesse were held in her particular favour. After the sudden death of her daughter Alice, Queen Victoria took an obsessive interest in the marriage prospects of the four girls their mother had left behind, hoping this might secure for them a happy future. And each of the young women did indeed marry into a European dynasty: the Romanovs and the Hohenzollerns of Germany. However no one could have foreseen how the maelstrom of the twentieth century would bring tragedy and heartache to each one of them in turn. Drawing on hundreds of previously unseen letters from the sisters as well as from their grandmother Queen Victoria, The Princesses of Hesse takes us on a sweeping journey across the tumultuous landscape of the turn of the century - from the dramas of the Russian Court to the Russian Revolution, and through both World Wars in which the sisters often found themselves on opposing sides.Both intimate and epic in scope, Frances Welch s biography sheds new light on the four sisters lives, illuminating a remarkable period of history in the process. full of passions, royal peculiarities and misspelt letters...compellingly told Christopher Howse, The Daily Telegraph Welch does a wonderful job of marshalling the different strands of this story, drawing on the sisters chatty, gossipy correspondence, some of which has never been published. It grips you until the very last page The Mail on Sunday Frances Welch s elegant and intimate group biography returns us to the start of the 20th century, when Queen Victoria s favourite grand-daughters were scattered between Germany, England and Russia Frances Wilson, The Daily Telegraph eye-opening and harrowing The Daily Mail Welch brings the four princesses vividly to life and will delight those who enjoy reading about the lives of royals The Times brings them vividly to life...a tonic...a gripping read Hugo Vickers, The Oldie Frances Welch has a gift for bringing royal figures to life, making us care about them and showing us how their stories interweave...this is both a deeply affecting story of four sisters and an informative bit of history Ysenda Maxtone Graham, The Spectator splendid , a fascinating family portrait , Welch creates a tenderly intimate portrait of the last, doomed Tsarina and her three German-born sisters Miranda Seymour, Literary Review

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Something whistling through the door behind her caused her to turn. A shadow spread across the opening. She clasped a hand to her mouth, stilling the fear that was rising. The menacing shadow was followed by a face that sent a cold shiver down her spine...When the call comes in about Lucy, a seventeen-year-old girl murdered after the secret party she held in her parents home, Detective Lottie Parker is first on the scene.As Lottie breaks the news to Lucy s heartbroken parents and the devastated partygoers, she discovers that hours before her death Lucy had revealed a terrible secret about her friend Hannah. And when Lottie finds Lucy s bloodstained clothing hidden in Hannah s bedroom, she has no option but to bring her into custody.But Hannah claims to have no memory of the night Lucy died and as Lottie investigates further, she discovers something shocking. Her own son Sean was at the party. Why did he lie to her? Is her beloved child a witness or a suspect... or in the killer s sights?If you love Karin Slaughter, Robert Dugoni and Rachel Caine, you ll be hooked by this heart-stopping thriller from Patricia Gibney. The Guilty Girl will have you gripped until the very last page. Amazing! Could not put it down and read until my eyes couldn t cope anymore. 10/10 and would recommend to anyone who loves a good page turner. Netgalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ One of the best books I have read this year... Dark, intense and definitely not what I was expecting. The Guilty Girl had me sat on the edge of my seat, this book is definitely my type of book. My advice to readers is switch off your phone, order a takeaway and tuck into this fantastic five star read from one of my favourite authors. Netgalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Life has a habit of tripping us up at times, usually when we least expect (or can cope) with it. In The Emergency Poet, Deborah Alma (the Emergency Poet herself) presents a thoughtful and highly therapeutic selection of poems, designed to lift your mood, helping you relax and take stock.We #39;ve all experienced moments when life feels overwhelming, and it can sometimes be difficult to see a path through troubled times. Organized into sections that follow a life through its challenges and hard times – from learning to be yourself, falling in and out of love and having children, through to ill-health, dying and coping with grief, as well as poems that serve as a tonic to lift the spirits – the anthology contains poems old and new, from world-renowned and lesser-known poets. What matters is that their words speak intimately, as though from one person to another, with grace and wisdom. They are soothing and carefully chosen to purge melancholy, provide hope and give courage in the most trying circumstances.In this anthology of poems for every circumstance, Deborah Alma proves that poems really can be the perfect pick-me-ups for the soul.

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THE TIMES BOOK OF THE WEEKNamed one of The Telegraph s Best Biographies of the Year 2024 Queen Victoria had forty-two grandchildren but the four Princesses of Hesse were held in her particular favour. After the sudden death of her daughter Alice, Queen Victoria took an obsessive interest in the marriage prospects of the four girls their mother had left behind, hoping this might secure for them a happy future. And each of the young women did indeed marry into a European dynasty: the Romanovs and the Hohenzollerns of Germany. However no one could have foreseen how the maelstrom of the twentieth century would bring tragedy and heartache to each one of them in turn. Drawing on hundreds of previously unseen letters from the sisters as well as from their grandmother Queen Victoria, The Princesses of Hesse takes us on a sweeping journey across the tumultuous landscape of the turn of the century - from the dramas of the Russian Court to the Russian Revolution, and through both World Wars in which the sisters often found themselves on opposing sides.Both intimate and epic in scope, Frances Welch s biography sheds new light on the four sisters lives, illuminating a remarkable period of history in the process. full of passions, royal peculiarities and misspelt letters...compellingly told Christopher Howse, The Daily Telegraph Welch does a wonderful job of marshalling the different strands of this story, drawing on the sisters chatty, gossipy correspondence, some of which has never been published. It grips you until the very last page The Mail on Sunday Frances Welch s elegant and intimate group biography returns us to the start of the 20th century, when Queen Victoria s favourite grand-daughters were scattered between Germany, England and Russia Frances Wilson, The Daily Telegraph eye-opening and harrowing The Daily Mail Welch brings the four princesses vividly to life and will delight those who enjoy reading about the lives of royals The Times brings them vividly to life...a tonic...a gripping read Hugo Vickers, The Oldie Frances Welch has a gift for bringing royal figures to life, making us care about them and showing us how their stories interweave...this is both a deeply affecting story of four sisters and an informative bit of history Ysenda Maxtone Graham, The Spectator splendid , a fascinating family portrait , Welch creates a tenderly intimate portrait of the last, doomed Tsarina and her three German-born sisters Miranda Seymour, Literary Review

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I couldnâ ™t put this one down - Janice Hallett, author of The AppealWry, twisting and suspenseful, bestselling author Michelle Frances tells a story of schoolyard sniping turning into something much uglier in The Playground, for fans of Liane Moriarty and Adele Parks.Looking to escape her old life, Nancy and her ten-year-old daughter Lara move to Ripton. A quiet, picturesque village in the rolling Derbyshire countryside, it seems like the perfect place to settle down. At first.But when Nancy reaches the school gates, she learns that beneath the quaint village atmosphere is a minefield. And after her daughter clashes with her school friends, Nancy quickly finds herself outside the whispering circle of parents.As much as Nancy finds the playground politics absurd, they soon become impossible to ignore when Lara is accused of hurting another girl.Desperate to clear Lara s name, Nancy is about to learn just what lengths a parent will go to for their child . . .Praise for the number one bestselling author Michelle Frances: Michelle Frances is an author we re going to hear a great deal about â “ Jilly Cooper Taut, dark, and seriously addictive â “ Will Dean, author of The Last Passenger I tore through the pages . . . A high-speed chase of a novel â “ Louise Candlish, author of The Only Suspect Michelle Frances manages to bring fresh energy to this age-old theme of family secrets . . . The finale doesn t disappoint â “ Daily Mail Toxic family relationships, sultry European settings and an intricate plot which leaves you never knowing who to trust â “ Catherine Cooper, author of The Chalet

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WITH A FOREWORD FROM TIM SPECTOR, author of The Diet Myth, Spoon-Fed and Food for LifeNamed BBC Radio 4 s The Food Programme Book of the Year, chosen by Dan Saladino Fubini takes readers on a tour—from tomato growers in Italy to flower farmers in Cornwall to citrus groves in California . . . [and] makes a compelling case for strengthening the connections between consumers and farmers. —Civil Eats A pioneering approach. —Anna Jones, cook and bestselling author of Easy WinsLet flavour guide our food choices – and lead us to a better food future. In Search of the Perfect Peach shows us how this simple desire can bring about a healthier, tastier and brighter future for our food, the people who produce it and the soil it grows in.That first bite of a perfectly ripe peach can be truly transformative – a joyful moment that will stay with you forever. For Franco Fubini, founder and CEO of Natoora, this encounter also leads him to realise that flavour is not simply a fleeting, visceral experience but a window into the farmer, a connection to our natural environment and a taste test for our food system.What makes a great-tasting tomato? Why is scarring on a greengage a good sign? Does ‘eating local’ narrow our priorities to the exclusion of others? In Search of the Perfect Peach follows Franco as he navigates the food system in pursuit of this elusive element. As he takes us from Sicily’s citrus groves to the streets of Mexico City, he shows how we have allowed the wider industry to compromise on more than just flavour.Franco’s search for the Greta peach culminates in his own clarity and conviction: by looking to flavour, we can unpick the industrialisation of our food production, restore nutrition and seasonal diversity to our plates and the craft of growing back to our landscapes. And, above all, we can find that perfect peach every summer. This exciting and important book now brings Natoora and all its ingredients not just to restaurants like ours but … to everyone’s home. —Ruth Rogers, chef and co-founder of The River Cafe An incredible read for those who love food and care about its future. In Search of the Perfect Peach is both a love story and technical guide. —Kyle Connaughton, chef and owner of SingleThread Farm, Restaurant and Inn By valuing and reclaiming flavour, Franco argues that we can transform the system and also enrich our relationship with food. Essential reading. —Dan Saladino, journalist, broadcaster and author of Eating to Extinction

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⠘The Silk Code had me absolutely hooked⠦ A great storyline full of bravery, trust, love, survival, betrayal and determination.⠙ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Based on the true story of ⠘Englandspiel⠙, one woman must race against the clock to uncover a traitor, even if it means losing the man she loves.England, 1943:Deciding to throw herself into war work, Nancy Callaghan joins the Special Operations Executive in Baker Street. There, she begins solving ⠘indecipherables⠙ ⠓ scrambled messages from agents in the field.Then Nancy meets Tom Lockwood, a quiet genius when it comes to coding. Together they come up with the idea of printing codes on silk, so agents can hide them in their clothing to avoid detection by the enemy. Nancy and Tom grow close, and soon she is hopelessly in love.But there is a traitor in Baker Street, and suspicions turn towards Tom. When Nancy is asked to spy on Tom, she must make the ultimate sacrifice and complete a near-impossible mission. Could the man she loves be the enemy?An utterly gripping and unputdownable WW2 historical fiction novel, perfect for fans of Ella Carey and Ellie Midwood!Readers LOVE The Silk Code!⠘Characters that you could get into and a storyline that kept you hooked wanting to read on to find out what happened next ⠓ my sign of a good book!⠙ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⠘A brilliant book, one of Swift⠙s best. I can⠙t wait for the next one.⠙ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⠘I loved the characters that Deborah Swift crafted⠦ well written and a good mix of historical fiction and mystery.⠙ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⠘Really enjoyed this book⠦ [a] fantastic read.⠙ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⠘The depth of research this author does is obvious but she makes it so easily absorbable with characters you either hate or love and a plot that just keeps the pages turning.⠙ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⠘An excellent book on World War 2 history.⠙ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Some things which feel truly lost, are really there all along, safely hidden, just waiting to be found...France. Summer 1981: In a small village in southern France, a wilful English girl is falling in love. Frances Langley has fallen under Benoit s romantic spell, and their summer of love finds Frances willing to do almost anything for the handsome art collector, even hiding a precious artefact for him, stolen by the Nazis decades before.England. Summer 2022: Frances s son, Harry, finds himself packing up the clutter and chaos of his late mother s home. Little does he know that his mother had sent a letter to Tabitha, the lost love of his life, begging the pair to find a priceless jewellery box, hidden in her cottage.Harry quickly dismisses the search, but as an art historian, Tabitha cannot risk the chance to recover something so valuable that was long thought to be lost. And so they embark on a journey of discovery, but soon find themselves searching for much more than a missing piece of art...

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A poignant story about a child finding her own inner strength, courage and resilience by drawing inspiration from the generations of women that came before her.Whenever Islaâ ™s mother brings out her small blue doll box, Isla knows she will hear the stories of the women in her familyâ ™s past. Touching on themes of immigration, war and the feminist movement, their lives show Isla the incredible things women can achieve, and the strength she has inside herself.Inspired by the author s own family, this book echoes the timeless power of familial bonds and personal histories that instil courage and determination in each new generation. It underscores the belief that sharing family stories can foster a sense of belonging, and provide strength to face life s adversities.What makes a strong role model for girls? Deborah Kelly found the answer in her own heritage, in the pages of history, and in the inspiring individuals who, despite adversity, discovered their own courage and resilience. The Doll Box is a testament to their stories, lovingly passed from mother to daughter, empowering the next generation of strong women.

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⠘A superbly plotted historical drama⠦ highly recommended!⠙ The Wishing ShelfOne woman must sacrifice everything to uncover the truth in this enthralling historical novel, inspired by the true World War Two campaign Radio Aspidistra⠦ England, 1942: Having fled Germany after her father was captured by the Nazis, Lilli Bergen is desperate to do something pro-active for the Allies. So when she⠙s approached by the Political Warfare Executive, Lilli jumps at the chance. She⠙s recruited as a singer for a radio station broadcasting propaganda to German soldiers ⠓ a shadow network.But Lilli⠙s world is flipped upside down when her ex-boyfriend, Bren Murphy, appears at her workplace; the very man she thinks betrayed her father to the Nazis. Lilli always thought Bren was a Nazi sympathiser ⠓ so what is he doing in England supposedly working against the Germans?Lilli knows Bren is up to something, and must put aside a blossoming new relationship in order to discover the truth. Can Lilli expose him, before it⠙s too late?Set in the fascinating world of wartime radio, don⠙t miss Book 2 in the WW2 Secret Agent Series, a heart-stopping novel of betrayal, treachery, and courage against the odds.Readers LOVE The Shadow Network! A well crafted tale⠦ this book did not disappoint NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ There is action, mystery and romantic entanglements stirred into the story for a fantastically entertaining read NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Deborah Swift never disappoints and The Shadow Network is another winner NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A joy to read NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Recommended by Malala Yousafzai, The Breadwinner is the first book in Deborah Ellis s bestselling series set in Afghanistan. This award-winning novel explores loyalty, survival, family and friendship under extraordinary circumstances.Parvana s father is arrested and taken away by Taliban soldiers. Under Taliban law, women and girls are not allowed to leave the house on their own. Parvana, her mother, and sisters are prisoners in their own home. With no man to go out to buy food, they face starvation. Forbidden to earn money as a girl, Parvana must transform herself into a boy, and become the breadwinner to save her family. It is a dangerous plan, but their only chance. In fear, she goes out, and witnesses the horror of landmines, the brutality of the Taliban, and the desperation of a country trying to survive. But even in despair lies hope . . .

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Read the Sunday Times bestselling murder mystery debut with magical passengers, epic adventure, and a twist you canâ ™t guessIf Agatha Christie wrote fantasy, this would be it!-----------For a thousand years, Concordia has maintained peace between its provinces. To mark this incredible feat, the Emperorâ ™s ship embarks upon a twelve-day voyage to the sacred Goddessâ ™s Mountain.Aboard are the heirs of the twelve provinces of Concordia, each graced with a unique and secret magical ability known as a Blessing. Except one: Ganymedes Piscero â “ class clown, slacker, and all-round disappointment.But when a beloved heir is murdered, every one of these powerful people becomes a suspect.Now Ganymedes â “ alone and vulnerable without a Blessing â “ must become the hero he was never born to be. With the body-count rising, can he unmask the killer before they reach the shore?--Praise for Voyage of the Damned:â ˜Agatha Christie with glitter magic. Iâ ™m totally here for it. Both funny and flirty as it deals with class, snobbery and sexuality amongst all the magic and murder. Hugely entertainingâ ™ Heraldâ ˜A brilliantly clever tale full of heart-warming characters, riveting twists and a gloriously conceived worldâ ™ Bea Fitzgerald, bestselling author of Girl, Goddess, Queen

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The Guilty Dead is the ninth book in P.J. Tracy s addictive and internationally bestselling Twin Cities series.Gregory Norwood, wealthy businessman and close friend of Minnesota s leading candidate for Governor, is found dead on the first anniversary of his son s drug overdose. It seems clear to Detectives Gino and Magozzi that grief drove him to suicide. Until they realise the left-handed man seems to have used his right hand to pull the trigger.And they find the second body.As the seemingly open-and-shut case becomes a murder enquiry, the detectives begin to delve into the dark secrets of one of the city s most powerful families. It seems the murders are not the first in the Norwoods tragic story - and they won t be the last . . .PRAISE FOR P. J. TRACY: Outrageously suspenseful Harlan Coben A fast-paced gripping read with thrills and devilish twists Guardian A powerful thriller and an ingenious plot Observer Review

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It’s been over twenty years since government assassin Will Robie left his hometown in Mississippi. Now a trained killer used to taking down enemies of the state, he was once remembered by the local residents as a wild sports star and girl-magnet. He left a lot of hearts broken, and a lot of people angry.Now he’s back. His estranged father, Dan, who is the local judge, has been arrested for murder and Robie wonders if it #39;s time to try to heal old wounds. A lot of bad blood has flowed between father and son, but Robie #39;s fellow agent, Jessica Reel, persuades him to stick around and confront his demons.Then another murder changes everything, and stone-cold killer Robie will finally have to come to grips with his toughest assignment of all. His family.The Guilty is the fourth thriller in the Will Robie series by David Baldacci, following on from The Innocent, The Hit and The Target.

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A quiet lodger, a secret vice, and a fortune-seeker who will stop at nothing. When a neighbourâ ™s lodger is found dead, Vita Carew, a sharp-witted science student, is the first on the scene. The police pronounce it an accident, a fatal fall, but Vita remains unconvinced. Her access to the post-mortem reveals the truth: Albert Flett was murdered. As Vita investigates, she uncovers a trail of evidence that suggests Albertâ ™s quiet, unassuming ways were hiding a complex and dangerous secret life. When a prominent, eccentric old lady is also found dead under suspicious circumstances, Vita finds herself entangled in a deadly game of cat and mouse with a ruthless killer. Can she convince the police to see the connection before the killer strikes again? Â The Painted Penny Stamp is the fourth book in Fran Smith s captivating series of historical mysteries featuring clever female sleuth, Vita Carew. ________________________________________________________________________ Praise for the Vita Carew Mysteries series: Â ? ? ? ? ? A delightful addition to the series. ? ? ? ? ? Unmissable! ? ? ? ? ? What a talented author and a captivating female heroine. ? ? ? ? ? Fran Smith has created another great mystery. ? ? ? ? ? Vita Carew is wonderful. ? ? ? ? ? Fascinating!

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The follow-up to celebrated grief expert, neuroscientist, and psychologist Dr. Mary-Frances O’Connor’s The Grieving Brain focuses on the impact of grief—and life’s other major stressors—on the human body. Coping with death and grief is one of the most painful human experiences. While we can speak to the psychological and emotional ramifications of loss and sorrow, we often overlook its impact on our physical bodies. Dr. Mary-Frances O’Connor specializes in the study of grief, and in The Grieving Body she shares vital scientific research, revealing imperative new insights on its profound physiological impact. As she did in The Grieving Brain, O’Connor combines illuminating studies and personal stories to explore the toll loss takes on our cardiovascular, endocrine, and immune systems and the larger implications for our long-term well-being.The Grieving Body addresses questions about how bereavement affects us, such as:Can we die of a broken heart?What happens in our bodies when we’re grieving?How do our coping behaviors affect our physical health?What is the cognitive impact of grief?Why are we more prone to illness during times of enormous stress?and moreResearch-backed, warm, and empathetic, The Grieving Body is an essential, hopeful read for those experiencing loss as well as their supportive friends and family.The Grieving Body is illustrated with black-and-white charts and graphs.

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The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett is a magical novel for adults and children alike I ve stolen a garden, she said very fast. It isn t mine. It isn t anybody s. Nobody wants it, nobody cares for it, nobody ever goes into it. Perhaps everything is dead in it already; I don t know. After losing her parents, young Mary Lennox is sent from India to live in her uncle s gloomy mansion on the wild English moors. She is lonely and has no one to play with, but one day she learns of a secret garden somewhere in the grounds that no one is allowed to enter. Then Mary uncovers an old key in a flowerbed - and a gust of magic leads her to the hidden door. Slowly she turns the key and enters a world she could never have imagined.***Now in a beautiful clothbound cover******With a heartwarming introduction by Sophie Dahl****** A behind-the-scenes jounrey, including an author profile, a guide to who s who, activities and more...***Frances Hodgson Burnett (1849-1924) was born in Manchester. She had a very poor upbringing and used to escape from the horror of her surroundings by writing stories. In 1865 her family emigrated to the USA where she married and became the successful author of many children s books including Little Lord Fauntleroy and A Little Princess.

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From USA Today bestselling author, Annette Dashofy, comes the start of a brand new crime series set on the shores of Lake Erie, Pennsylvania. For fans of Ann Cleeves, Louise Penny and Elly Griffiths. ⠘Fast paced and tension-filled⠦ Dashofy weaves the perfect mystery and has created an unforgettable cast you can⠙t help rooting for⠙ USA Today bestseller Carissa Ann LynchOn the shore of Lake Erie, Pennsylvania, a body lays half hidden, the waves slowly moving it with the rising tide⠦In the early morning mist, freelance photographer Emma Anderson takes pictures of the rocky coastline. She moved to Erie to escape a past that haunts her but the last thing she expects to capture is a dead body.Erie City Police Detective Matthias Honeywell has been investigating a spate of home invasions but when one of the robbery victims turns up dead, his case evolves into homicide. Emma⠙s first encounter with Detective Honeywell leaves her shaken when he reminds her of her ex-fiancé-turned-stalker. Matthias misinterprets Emma⠙s anxiety and suspects she knows more than she⠙s letting on.With the threat of another murder and no obvious leads, will Emma and Matthias overcome their mutual distrust and work together to capture a killer?See what early readers have to say about Where the Guilty Hide:⠘A superb police procedural. Fantastic, fast-paced and tension-filled⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⠘Couldn⠙t stop reading⠦ gritty⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⠘An outstanding grab-you-by-the-throat series⠦ addictive⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⠘Lots of twists and turns⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⠘An innovative mystery⠦ a captivating story⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⠘Gripping, fast-paced, well-written and realistic, I highly recommend⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⠘A mystery that every mystery lover will enjoy⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⠘Well executed and visually descriptive⠦ the story moves flawlessly from chapter to chapter⠙ Dru⠙s Book Musings

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Meet the woman behind the politician⠘Offers a remarkable new view of a remarkable and still under-appreciated leader⠙ Simon JenkinsSince stepping down in 1990, Margaret Thatcher has become a cardboard cut-out hate figure or an iconic defender of freedom, depending on your politics. In The Incidental Feminist: Friend, foe, femme fatale: The truth about Thatcher, Tina Gaudoin investigates the complexities of the woman behind the tropes.Drawing upon explosive new material from the archives and interviews with her contemporaries, Gaudoin reveals how Thatcher triumphed over rampant misogyny and class prejudice to normalise female power and manipulated her femininity, sexuality, and intellect to become the most powerful woman in the world.Publishing to coincide with the 100th anniversary of Margaret Thatcher s birth

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A brilliant and inspirational starter kit for anyone who wants to make a garden to suit their own needs. - Alan TitchmarshAlthough excited by the prospect of moving into their own home for the first time, many people are mystified at the thought of what to do with their outdoor space. Frances Tophill s fuss-free, practical guide shows you how to create a space outside your own back door that s designed by you, built by you and enjoyed by you. Beginning with advice on getting to know your garden - what type of soil you have, what the drainage and light is like - then on getting to know yourself as a gardener - do you want a vegetable patch, an abundance of flowers or simply an extension of your indoor living space? - and then moving on to the practical design, including hard and soft landscaping and building materials and guidance, Frances guides you through different types of plants and how to source and plant them. There is also a section on aftercare, telling you the best way to keep your garden well cared for and easy to maintain throughout the year.

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A vicious master, a cruel injustice, and a long-held secretâ ¦ After travelling to the notoriously haunted Crowswood Castle to recover from illness, Cambridge student Vita Carew finds herself at the centre of a ghostly unsolved mystery. As renovations on the ancient castle near completion, old secrets emerge, and Vita must decipher the meaning of a hidden message in an old painting of the deceased previous mistress of the house. When workmen unearth human remains in the castle grounds, Vita finds herself piecing together the clues to a chilling decades-old mystery. Armed with her sharp intellect and keen eye for detail, can Vita unravel the truth behind the killing at Crowswood Castle and bring justice to the long-forgotten victim? Fran Smithâ ™s gripping fifth installment of the Vita Carew Mysteries series will have readers enthralled until the very last page. ________________________________________________________________________ Praise for the Vita Carew Mysteries series: Â ? ? ? ? ? Superb! ? ? ? ? ? Fabulous series. ? ? ? ? ? I love these Vita Carew books. ? ? ? ? ? An enjoyable read full of twists and turns. ? ? ? ? ? I found the characters a delight. ? ? ? ? ? Marvellous series.

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Discover the New York Times bestseller that inspired the film. The perfect read for anyone seeking an escape to the Italian countryside.When Frances Mayes â “ poet, gourmet cook and travel writer â “ buys an abandoned villa in Tuscany, she has no idea of the scale of the project she is embarking on.In this enchanting memoir she takes the reader on a journey to restore a crumbling villa and build a new life in the Italian countryside, navigating hilarious cultural misunderstandings, legal frustrations and the challenges of renovating a house that seems determined to remain a ruin. Filled with evocative landscapes, delicious recipes and colourful characters, Under the Tuscan Sun is a book to savour. Itâ ™s a love letter to Tuscany, good food, and the joys of starting over. What makes it special is the sustained note of joy in it; joy in the beauty of the Tuscan countryside, the sights and sounds of daily life, the physical labour involved in the restoration of this 200-year-old villa and the five acres of land that go with it SUNDAY TIMES

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The woman scientist who saved Americans from thalidomideIn the early 1960s, Dr. Frances Oldham Kelsey of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration became one of the most celebrated women in America when she prevented a deadly sedative from entering the U.S. market. A Canadian-born pharmacologist and physician, Kelsey saved countless Americans from the devastating side effects of thalidomide, a drug routinely given to pregnant women to prevent morning sickness.As the FDA medical officer charged with reviewing Merrell Pharmaceutical s application for approval in 1960-61, Kelsey was unconvinced that there was sufficient evidence of the drug s efficacy and safety. Despite substantial pressure, she held her ground for nineteen months while the extent of the drug s worldwide damage became known-thousands of stillborn babies, as well as at least 10,000 children across 46 countries born with severe deformities such as missing limbs, arms and legs that resembled flippers, and improperly developed eyes, ears, and other organs. As a result of Kelsey s efforts, thalidomide was never sold in the United States. The incident led Congress to pass the 1962 Drug Amendment, which fundamentally changed drug regulation in America. Those regulations, still in force today, required pharmaceutical companies to conduct phased clinical trials, obtain informed consent from participants in drug testing, and warn the FDA of adverse effects, and it granted the FDA important controls over prescription-drug advertising.One of a small minority of women to earn an advanced degree in science in the 1930s, Kelsey faced challenges that resonate with women scientists to this day. Revered by the public as a ⠜good mother of science,⠝ she went on to act as a formidable gatekeeper against other suspect drugs, such as diesthylstilbestrol (DES) and laetrile. As part of the team that tested anti-malarial drugs on prisoner volunteers during World War II, she later was instrumental in the formulation of ethical protocols for drug testing on prisoners and the vulnerable, including the elderly and children. Yet behind the public adulation, she faced professional jealousies and glass ceilings, political interference with FDA s actions, and ongoing hostility from pharmaceutical industry officials. She was sustained and supported by family and friends, co-workers and mentors, and a lifetime commitment to good science.Based upon FDA archival records, private family papers, and interviews with family and colleagues, this biography brings to light the efforts and legacy of a pioneering woman of science whose contributions are still influential today.

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Get lost in the gardens of Misselthwaite Manor with this stunning illustrated edition of The Secret Garden. Beautiful contemporary artwork fills the pages of this unique collectible classic.The Secret Garden has enchanted readers for over a century with its story of second chances, found family, and the healing power of nature. Rediscover the timeless tale with this lush, illustrated volume featuring the unabridged text by Frances Hodgson Burnett and beautiful paintings by Kate Lewis created especially for this edition. Lewis’s immersive illustrations invite us to join Mary Lennox as she discovers the wonders of the overgrown garden and befriends the kind Dickon and the stubborn Colin. With new art on almost every page, this is a keepsake edition to be handed down through the generations.A COLLECTIBLE CLASSIC FOR ALL AGES: The Secret Garden is a beloved story shared across generations through films, TV shows, and other adaptations. Now, readers of all ages can rediscover the original story in this sophisticated illustrated edition and add it to their collections as a personal keepsake. GORGEOUS ILLUSTRATIONS: The colorful artwork of contemporary painter Kate Lewis fills the pages, bringing the English countryside to life in a fresh style. Readers will delight in the original art created for this new edition, from full-page scenes to floral page borders and illustrations of the curious robin and other animals from the garden and the moors. LOVELY GIFT: Featuring beautiful artwork on the cover and a matching ribbon marker, this elegantly designed hardcover is an eye-catching display book for the home. This is a great gift for adults who enjoyed The Secret Garden as children and for younger readers discovering the story for the first time. Share this new edition with a loved one on Mother’s Day or any special occasion!Perfect for: Fans of The Secret Garden who want to rediscover the story they loved as children Parents who want to share a beloved classic novel with their kids Anyone looking for a meaningful birthday, housewarming, or Mother #39;s Day gift Fans of classic American and English literature Children’s book collectors Fans of Kate Lewis Lovers of colorful botanical art Home décor seekers and interior designers

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A wonderful book Bill Bryson Ashcroft achieves the sort of rich simplicity most science writers can only dream about ... this book carries the eponymous spark of life Sunday Telegraph From before birth to the last breath we draw, from consciousness to sexual attraction, fighting infection to the beating of our hearts, electricity is essential to everything we think and do.In The Spark of Life award-winning physiologist Frances Ashcroft reveals the secrets of ion channels, which produce the electrical signals in our cells. Can someone really die of fright? How do cocaine, LSD and morphine work? Why do chilli peppers taste hot? Ashcroft explains all this and more with wit and clarity. Anyone who has ever wondered about what makes us human will find this book a revelation. A rare gift for making difficult subjects accessible and fascinating Bill Bryson She communicates complex science with engaging passion and eloquence Helen Dunmore, Observer Compelling and very readable, an excellent writer Literary Review Riveting ... she has a stock of good tales New Scientist Lively, conversational prose, refreshingly accessible to any lay reader ... a positively charged little book Daily TelegraphFrances Ashcroft is Professor of Physiology at the University of Oxford and a Fellow of Trinity College Oxford. She is also Director of OXION, a consortium of scientists studying ion channels, the heroes of this book. Her scientific research focuses on how a rise in your blood sugar level stimulates the release of insulin and what why this process goes wrong in diabetes. She has won many prizes for her research, most recently the L Oreal/UNESCO 2012 Women in Science award. She is also a recipient of the Lewis Thomas Prize for Science Writing for The Spark of Life. Her first book for the general reader was Life at the Extremes: The Science of Survival.

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A gloriously illustrated new edition of the classic story, retold for the young and young at heart.Open the door and enter a world of wonderâ ¦Mary Lennox has grown up in India, in a world of colour and light. So, when she is orphaned and sent back to England to live with her Uncle in his grey and gloomy mansion, it seems she will never be happy again.But a mysterious cry in the dark, and a hidden gate in an overgrown garden, may lead her to the greatest happiness she has ever known.The classic story from Frances Hodgson Burnett is here gloriously illustrated and retold for readers both young and young at heart.Open the door to the classic reborn for a new generation just in time to watch the new film.

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The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett is a magical novel for adults and children alike. This new hardback is one of five special Puffin Classics editions created in partnership with the world-famous V A Museum, with exquisite cover designs from their William Morris collection. I ve stolen a garden, she said very fast. It isn t mine. It isn t anybody s. Nobody wants it, nobody cares for it, nobody ever goes into it. Perhaps everything is dead in it already; I don t know. After losing her parents, young Mary Lennox is sent from India to live in her uncle s gloomy mansion on the wild English moors. She is lonely and has no one to play with, but one day she learns of a secret garden somewhere in the grounds that no one is allowed to enter. Then Mary uncovers an old key in a flowerbed - and a gust of magic leads her to the hidden door. Slowly she turns the key and enters a world she could never have imagined.

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A joyful celebration of the power of being GREAT, just as you are, from the creators of Brian the Lion who Learned. Wanda the warthog is perfectly proud to be HER – a root-rustling wonder with stubbly fur. But when a graceful, perfectly plumed rainbow of scarlet macaw parrots appear in the forest one day, Wanda suddenly starts to doubt herself… Frowning and grouching and glaring: Wanda the warthog has started comparing. When Wanda does everything she can to change the way she looks and the macaws still don’t take any notice, it’s time for Wanda’s friends to step in to remind her that she is only one who can decide her worth. Perfect for encouraging conversations about being happy to be yourself! Fran Stickley’s glorious and gleeful rhyming text is perfectly complemented by Chris Chatterton’s (illustrator of The Hugasaurus) warm, charming illustrations.Gentle learning within the framework of a satisfying story.

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This unique and brilliant book is a history of human knowledge.Before the invention of printing, a trained memory was of vital importance. Based on a technique of impressing places and images on the mind, the ancient Greeks created an elaborate memory system which in turn was inherited by the Romans and passed into the European tradition, to be revived, in occult form, during the Renaissance.Frances Yates sheds light on Danteâ ™s Divine Comedy, the form of the Shakespearian theatre and the history of ancient architecture; The Art of Memory is an invaluable contribution to aesthetics and psychology, and to the history of philosophy, of science and of literature.

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A joyful celebration of the power of being GREAT, just as you are, from the creators of Brian the Lion who Learned. Wanda the warthog is perfectly proud to be HER – a root-rustling wonder with stubbly fur. But when a graceful, perfectly plumed rainbow of scarlet macaw parrots appear in the forest one day, Wanda suddenly starts to doubt herself… Frowning and grouching and glaring: Wanda the warthog has started comparing. When Wanda does everything she can to change the way she looks and the macaws still don’t take any notice, it’s time for Wanda’s friends to step in to remind her that she is only one who can decide her worth. Perfect for encouraging conversations about being happy to be yourself! Fran Stickley’s glorious and gleeful rhyming text is perfectly complemented by Chris Chatterton’s (illustrator of The Hugasaurus) warm, charming illustrations.Gentle learning within the framework of a satisfying story.

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Designed to appeal to the book lover, the Macmillan Collector s Library is a series of beautifully bound pocket-sized gift editions of much loved classic titles. Bound in real cloth, printed on high quality paper, and featuring ribbon markers and gilt edges, Macmillan Collector s Library are books to love and treasure. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover.The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett is a magical tale of transformation that has enchanted both children and adults since its publication in 1911.When Mary Lennox is orphaned she is sent from her home in India to live with her uncle at Misselthwaite Manor on the Yorkshire Moors. She arrives as a sour-faced, sickly and ill-tempered little girl, bewildered by her surroundings and desperately lonely. One day she discovers a way into a secret abandoned garden and, with the help of local lad Dickon and her poorly cousin Colin, they set about restoring the garden.

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Named A Most Anticipated Book by: LitHub * Vulture * Time * A PW 2022 Holiday Gift Pick One of: Time s 100 Must-Read Books of 2022 * NPR s 2022 Books We Love Vulture s 10 Best Books of 2022 A Goodreads Readers Choice Award SemifinalistFrom acclaimed poet Franny Choi comes a poetry collection for the ends of worlds—past, present, and future. ChoiÂ’s third book features poems about historical and impending apocalypses, alongside musings on our responsibilities to each other and visions for our collective survival.Many have called our time dystopian. But The World Keeps Ending, and the World Goes On reminds us that apocalypse has already come in myriad ways for marginalized peoples.With lyric and tonal dexterity, these poems spin backwards and forwards in time--from Korean comfort women during World War II, to the precipice of climate crisis, to children wandering a museum in the future. These poems explore narrative distances and queer linearity, investigating on microscopic scales before soaring towards the universal. As she wrestles with the daily griefs and distances of this apocalyptic world, Choi also imagines what togetherness--between Black and Asian and other marginalized communities, between living organisms, between children of calamity and conquest--could look like. Bringing together Choi s signature speculative imagination with even greater musicality than her previous work, The World Keeps Ending, and the World Goes On ultimately charts new paths toward hope in the aftermaths, and visions for our collective survival.Â

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Including the timeless classicsâ ”A Little Princess, The Secret Garden, and Little Lord Fauntleroyâ ”this deluxe edition celebrates the enchanting storytelling of Frances Hodgson Burnett. Whisking readers away to magical worlds brimming with resilience, discovery, and endearing characters, this collection is a treasure trove that beautifully showcases the enduring charm and literary brilliance of Burnett s beloved tales. A testament to the limitless power of the human imagination, where anything is possible!?

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Frances Burnett Hodgson⠙s novel The Secret Garden is both intriguing and uplifting. It is regarded as one of the best children⠙s books written in the twentieth century.

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Now a Netflix original series! Unorthodox is the bestselling memoir of a young Jewish woman s escape from a religious sect, in the tradition of Ayaan Hirsi Ali s Infidel and Carolyn Jessop s Escape, featuring a new epilogue by the author. As a member of the strictly religious Satmar sect of Hasidic Judaism, Deborah Feldman grew up under a code of relentlessly enforced customs governing everything from what she could wear and to whom she could speak to what she was allowed to read. Yet in spite of her repressive upbringing, Deborah grew into an independent-minded young woman whose stolen moments reading about the empowered literary characters of Jane Austen and Louisa May Alcott helped her to imagine an alternative way of life among the skyscrapers of Manhattan. Trapped as a teenager in a sexually and emotionally dysfunctional marriage to a man she barely knew, the tension between Deborah s desires and her responsibilities as a good Satmar girl grew more explosive until she gave birth at nineteen and realized that, regardless of the obstacles, she would have to forge a path-for herself and her son-to happiness and freedom. Remarkable and fascinating, this sensitive and memorable coming-of-age story (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette) is one you won t be able to put down.

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From the author of the home decorating bestseller, For the Love of White, comes an inspirational and informative guide to creating a welcoming home through the seasons using a white and neutral palette. Unsurprisingly for a book created by The White Company Founder Chrissie Rucker, this showcases 10 stylist interiors - divided into chapters named after the four seasons - each with a high concentration of white, be it on walls, furniture, textiles or accessories. What it demonstrates is that white need not be bland. Taking a close look at each composed and elegant case study, Chrissie points out the elements that make a room interesting, why a fabric or piece of furniture elevates a scheme, or how the simple addition of a table setting might render it the perfect serene and welcoming space to host a dinner party. The home rituals dispersed throughout provide useful tips on how to refresh your house as the seasons change. Christabel Chubb, House Garden Packed with gorgeous inspiration and clever ideas, it ll help you create unique, characterful rooms with with the palest of shades. House Beautiful White Company founder Chrissie Rucker s new coffee-table book offers plenty of ideas for decorating your home in her signature, soothing style. The Telegraph, Best Home Christmas Gifts 2022 Chrissie Rucker, founder of The White Company shows how people use shades of white to great effect in their own homes. Good Housekeeping An absolute delight. Woman Home These homes will inspire anyone who loves tranquil surroundings. Sunday Express Beautiful. Grazia I love a home to feel warm, inviting, personal and lived-in - and mastering how to decorate with white and neutrals is a wonderful way to achieve this. - CHRISSIE RUCKERIn her much-anticipated second book, The Art Of Living With White, Chrissie Rucker, Founder of The White Company, explores 10 inspirational homes that illustrate beautifully different ways to use white and neutrals through the seasons. The homes vary in size, style and location - from a minimalist city pied-Ã -terre to a New England-style country house - but what unites them all is the welcoming, stylish and calm feel that their owners have each created.The homes are grouped into the four seasons and each chapter ends with a summary of seasonal rituals that will work in any home. A concluding chapter - Inspiration Resources - considers finding your own style, how to create a good balance between work and home in interior spaces, the art of simple entertaining and the importance of scent and touch in a truly comfortable home.Praise for The White Company: For the Love of White A testament to the power of neutrals - House and Garden A visual feast with a passion for all things white at its heart - House Beautiful

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Written in love and fire, African Feminist Praxis is meticulous and visionary. - Dr. Pumla Dineo Gqola, SARChI Chair in African Feminist Imagination, Nelson Mandela University and author of Female Fear FactorySo much of the story of African resistance has been told in the masculine, tracing the history of spectacle: great struggles, great speeches, the grand displays of nation building. This book adds to the literature that reverses this, exploring the flesh and breadth of contemporary African feminist politics as articulated across the African continent. It is structured around the key principles of kinship, courage, pleasure, care and memory, and draws on the African feminist academic canon, the grey literature of practitioner knowledge and narratives of feminists activists themselves. Through this it evidences the argument that African feminist praxis is fundamentally a politics of proposition, a mode of liberatory worldmaking.The Social Science for Social Justice series challenges the Ivory Tower of academia, providing a platform for academics, journalists, and activists of color to respond to pressing social issues. Â

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A celebration of 100 of the best romantic comedies of all time – all with proper feminist credentials. From Barbie to Muriel’s Wedding and It Happened One Night to 13 Going on 30, this book will validate your love of romcoms and prove they have always had your back.We all love romcoms. They keep us on the edge of our seats, waiting for the two leads to fall madly in love. But what you may not realize is that they often contain profound feminist messages that have the power to re-shape how we think about sexism and women’s rights.In this fascinating guide, movie journalist and Bechdel Test Fest founder Corrina Antrobus reveals how romcoms reflect feminism in the modern age. These iconic, groundbreaking movies have shone a spotlight or shifted narratives on topics from body positivity to abortion, and from faking orgasms to workplace equality.Antrobus discusses all the best feminist moments, big and small, in romcoms through the ages, including: When Harry Met Sally, which broke taboos around faking orgasms10 Things I Hate About You, which embraced female rebellionMamma Mia!, which sang in the face of slut shamingMy Best Friend s Wedding, which showed us it’s OK to be irrationalClueless, which proved women can be fashionable, feminine, and feminist!Bridesmaids, which brought female-powered comedy to the forefront of HollywoodSo, what are you waiting for?! Arm yourself with this stylish guide to the best feelgood movies that have taught a generation of women and girls all about love, humor, and identity. Each page includes recommendations for similar movies, making it the perfect companion for anyone in love with romcoms and longing for more.

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Current trends in education suggest that pupils should have more responsibility for their own learning, but how can they if they donâ ™t understand the what, the why and the how?ã This practical guideã explores the idea that a metacognitive approach enables pupils to develop skills for lifelong learning. If pupils can identify the what, the why, and the how of their learning, they can begin to formulate strategies for overcoming challenges and for continuous improvement.ã In this book, the authors truly engage with research into the link between metacognition and learning, and the idea that if you can effectively articulate your thoughts and strategies regarding how you learn, you might then be in a better position to take actions in order to improve and to be able to learn best. An appendix of useful resources is also included, which offers a range of activities surrounding the language of learning, reflection and metacognition, as well essential advice on how to develop metacognition in the early years (4-8), middle years (8-10), and upper years (10-13).Metacognition in the Primary Classroomã demonstrates how important it is for children to be well-enough informed to play an active role in learning better. Having the language skills to talk about your learning, and the opportunity to share ideas and strategies with others, enables all concerned to explore and develop approaches in order to learn better. This book is a crucial read for anyone interested in ensuring that pupils take an active role in their own learning.

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‘I was blown away’ – Jilly CooperA gripping and chilling debut psychological thriller, The Girlfriend by Michelle Frances is the story of a mother, a son, his girlfriend and an unforgivable lie.She loves your son. She wants your life. How far would you go to protect your son?Laura has it all. A successful career, a long marriage to a rich husband, and a twenty-three year-old son, Daniel, who is kind, handsome, and talented. Then Daniel meets Cherry. Cherry is young, beautiful and smart – but hasn’t led Laura’s golden life. And she wants it.When tragedy strikes, a decision is made and a lie is told. A lie so terrible it changes their lives forever . . .

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Twelve-year-old Tim Wainwright, growing up on the west coast of Cumbria, struggles with his mumâ ™s intense grief after the death of his dad and the constant taunting of village bullies. Only his best friend Annie brings any fun to his life. Fleeing his tormentors after school one day, he finds a hidden cave in the sea cliffs. Once inside, Tim leaps through an enchanted hopscotch board to emerge into a very different Cumbriaâ ¦ two thousand years in the past. This is an ancient land of Romans and Britons under the rule of Emperor Hadrian. Tim soon realises he must navigate a totally different culture, facing adventures which challenge not only his resilience and wits to the limit but even risk his very life. Will he ever get back to his own time, his mum and Annie? And does he even really want to? Join Tim on his rip-roaring adventure exploring Roman life in the wilds of ancient Britain, the first in the Timewaif series of historical novels set throughout the ages for children to enjoy.

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Moggach is at the height of her powers with this book, which moves from a beautifully observed comedy of middle-class life to an immensely moving celebration of two imperfect marriages Sunday TimesAn unforgettable novel about age, caring and with a twist you won t see coming... A cracking, crackling social comedy, with some brilliant observations about ageing and a devilish plot twist The TimesFrom the bestselling author of The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, a deliciously funny, poignant and wry novel, full of surprising twists and turns:James is getting on a bit and needs full-time help. So Phoebe and Robert, his middle-aged offspring, employ Mandy, who seems willing to take him off their hands. But as James regales his family with tales of Mandy s virtues, their shopping trips and the shared pleasure of their journeys to garden centres, Phoebe and Robert sense something is amiss.Then something extraordinary happens which throws everything into new relief, changing all the stories of their childhood - and the father - that they thought they knew so well. A world full of charm, warmth and pitch-perfect humour...punctuated by Moggach s blistering truths about the sorrowful threads that bind families together Sunday Express Joyous Daily MailWhat readers say about THE CARER: Comedy and reality and some delicious writing - what a pleasure! ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ What a wonderful story; full of so many unusual twists and turns whilst still being wholly believable ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Beautifully written. You think you know where this is going? Well, you re completely wrong! Certainly worthy of five stars for writing, content, and how much I enjoyed reading this book ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Moggach s characterisations are, as ever, superb ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

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For fans of THE GIRL WITH ALL THE GIFTS, THE FIFTEEN LIVES OF HARRY AUGUST and ET. A MOST UNUSUAL AND DELIGHTFUL BOOK Alexander McCall SmithFunny, touching, charming, wise: a friendship novel that explores what it is to be human. Some time in the future:Ben Chambers wakes up to find an old robot - rusty and dazed- sitting underneath the willow tree in his garden. It s not a new android model, the type people now use for domestic chores around the house, but an antique one, no longer of any use. Refusing to throw it on the skip as his wife Amy advises, he brings it inside. He names it Tang. Tang turns out to be needy, he has a chronic oil leak and some inside parts don t work properly. As Ben - who has never wanted children or even a job - grows closer to his new friend, he and his wife, Amy, grow further apart.When Amy finally walks out, Ben begins to realise he has now alienated all the human beings in his life. But his new friend needs to be fixed, if he is to have a future. And so Ben decides to take Tang back to his maker, half way across the world, on a remote island in the Pacific ...Soon to be a major Warner Brothers Japan movie, starring Kazunari Ninomiya from ArashiREADERS LOVE IT TOO:There were so many funny parts in this book and i did not want it to end 5 ***** A lovely book about friendship and discovery. Heartwarming 4 **** i knew nothing about this book when i started it and i could not put it down 5 **** Wonderful. i did not want it to stop 5 **** The characters are drawn with such tenderness 5 ****

Objev podobné jako A Robot In The Garden - Install Deborah