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She knows all your darkest secrets . . . Now she's the woman next door."It can't be. Please God, don't let it be. I left all that behind over twenty-five years ago. Didn't I?"We've just got home after two weeks of sun, sea and relaxation when the doorbell rings. My husband answers and as soon as I hear her voice something jolts through me. It's adrenaline. My body is already in fight-or-flight mode.It's been twenty-five years, but I'd know that laugh anywhere. I freeze. Don't let her in. Now she's standing in my kitchen, smiling and shaking my husband's hand with her perfectly manicured nails. Stacy. She's our new next-door neighbour. What is she doing here? What does she want this time? I worked so hard to put the past behind me, to build this life for myself.I will not let her take it from me. An absolutely gripping psychological thriller with a killer twist you just won't see coming. Perfect for fans of K.L Slater, Sue Watson and Shalini Boland and Dandy Smith.

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LONGLISTED FOR THE 2017 WOMEN''S PRIZE FOR FICTION Read this funny, sharp, delicately woven story of two women’s complicated relationship set in post-apartheid South Africa.Hortensia and Marion are next door neighbours in a charming, bougainvillea-laden Cape Town suburb. One is black, one white. Both are successful women with impressive careers behind them. Both have recently been widowed. Both are in their eighties. And both are sworn enemies, sharing hedge and hostility pruned with zeal. But one day an unforeseen event forces the women together. Could long-held mutual loathing transform into friendship?Love thy neighbour? Easier said than done. ''At once historical and contemporary, The Woman Next Door is charged with beauty, precision, nuance, and hope. Yewande Omotoso is a stunning, essential voice - NoViolet Bulawayo, author of We Need New Names‘Wit, charm and playful energy... An insightful and fascinating diptych of two women, with the history of colonialism and slavery lurking in the background’ Herald

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*** THE TOP 10 EBOOK BESTSELLER ***''A gripping tale of betrayal, deceit, and duplicity. Fabulous.'' Jenny Blackhurst, author of How I Lost You ''Relentless and intense...I loved the final twist.'' K.L. Slater, author of The Mistake and Blink''Kept me reading through the night.'' Jane Corry, author of My Husband''s Wife andBlood Sisters********************** I''m guilty of many things. Bethany Reston is happily married. But she''s also having an affair with a famous client.And no one can ever know. But I''m innocent of murder. When Bethany''s lover is brutally murdered, she has to hide her grief from everyone. But someone knows her secret. And then one day the threats begin. With an ever-growing pile of evidence pointing to her as the murderer, the only way she can protect her secrets is to prove her innocence. And that means tracking down a killer.''Absolutely brilliant!! Very impressive for a debut novel and will definitely be looking forward to the other books that are released by Elle Croft.'' Amazon Reviewer, 5 stars.''This is one of the best books I have read for a long time - a story line that is gripping; leaves you wondering if you can trust anyone! As good, if not better ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Sunday Times bestseller Tessa Hadley explores the big consequences of small events in this new collection‘Tessa Hadley is my favourite author’ KATE ATKINSONHeloise’s father died in a car crash when she was a little girl; at a dinner party in her forties, she meets someone connected to that long-ago tragedy. Janey’s bohemian mother plans to marry a man close to Janey''s own age – everything changes when an accident interrupts the wedding party. A daughter caring for her elderly mother during the pandemic becomes obsessed with the woman next door; in the wake of his best friend’s death, a man must reassess his affair with the friend’s wife. Teenager Cecilia wakes one morning on holiday with her parents in Florence and sees them for the first time through disenchanted eyes.These twelve stories plumb the depths of everyday life to reveal the shifting tides and hidden undercurrents of ordinary relationships.‘Few writers give me such consistent pleasure’ ZADIE SMITH‘Hadley is fantastically inventive . . . A magnificent collection’ Daily Telegraph‘Wonderful . . . The quality of suspense and satisfaction in Hadley’s stories is miraculous’ Vogue, Books of the Year

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Sunday Times bestseller Tessa Hadley explores the big consequences of small events in this new collection''You''ve either got it or you haven''t. Hadley''s got it'' FINANCIAL TIMESHeloise''s father died in a car crash when she was a little girl; at a dinner party in her forties, she meets someone connected to that long-ago tragedy. Janey''s bohemian mother plans to marry a man close to Janey''s own age - everything changes when an accident interrupts the wedding party. A daughter caring for her elderly mother during the pandemic becomes obsessed with the woman next door; in the wake of his best friend''s death, a man must reassess his affair with the friend''s wife. Teenager Cecilia wakes one morning on holiday with her parents in Florence and sees them for the first time through disenchanted eyes.These stories illuminate the enduring conflicts between responsibility and freedom, power and desire, convention and subversion, reality, and dreams.***A GUARDIAN AND NEW STATESMAN BOOK OF THE YEAR 2023******ONE OF THE BBC’S ''25 BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR 2023''***

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EVERYONE IS HIDING A SECRET. ONE OF THEM IS MURDER.''I raced through it - edgy, tense'' Harriet Tyce, author of Blood Orange''I for one am terrified of the woman next door!''Louise Candlish, author of The Other Passenger''Tightly plotted, edge-of-seat gripping'' Sophie Hannah, author of Haven''t They Grown''Dark, twisty, claustrophobic'' Jo Spain, author of The Confession_______________The book club was her idea, of course.It was her way into our group. A chance to get close.I knew from the day she arrived that she couldn''t be trusted.And I was right.Alice didn''t come to the village for peace and quiet.She came for revenge._______________A deliciously addictive psychological thriller about a book club that unravels dark and scandalous secrets between one circle of neighbours. The perfect page-turner for fans of Big Little Lies and The Rumour.What readers are saying about The Book Club:''Wow. What a page turner''''Couldn''t put it down!!!''''Truly a five-star debut''''Absolutely addictive''''Seriously page-turning, totally gripping''''A thrilling read, found it hard to put down once I''d started. Loved the ending''''Brilliant, a proper page turner''''Dark and creepy''''Loved it!''''Gripping to the last page''''Fast paced and will make your blood run cold!''''Had me on the edge of my seat''

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The perfect neighbours. Or your worst nightmare? Penny and Jake live in a beautiful home in a beautiful neighbourhood with their beautiful baby boy. It's the perfect life. Except that Penny is desperately lonely and can't shake the feeling that she isn't bonding with her baby like she should be. So when Celia moves in across the street with her husband, Pete, and their gorgeous children, Penny is delighted to have a friend. But things aren't quite what they seem behind closed doors. Because Celia and Pete have a secret. And the truth threatens to devastate everyone around them. A completely gripping and unputdownable psychological suspense that will have you turning the pages long into the night. Perfect for fans of The Family Across the Street, The Woman Next Door and Shari Lapena.

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FROM THE INTERNATIONALLY BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF WHAT I LOVED''Few contemporary writers are as satisfying and stimulating to read as Siri Hustvedt'' Washington Post''A 21st-century Virginia Woolf'' Literary ReviewA provocative, wildly funny, intellectually rigorous and engrossing novel, punctuated by Siri Hustvedt''s own illustrations - a tour de force by one of America''s most acclaimed and beloved writers.Fresh from Minnesota and hungry for all New York has to offer, twenty-three-year-old S.H. embarks on a year that proves both exhilarating and frightening - from bruising encounters with men to the increasingly ominous monologues of the woman next door.Forty years on, those pivotal months come back to vibrant life when S.H. discovers the notebook in which she recorded her adventures alongside drafts of a novel. Measuring what she remembers against what she wrote, she regards her younger self with curiosity and often amusement. Anger too, for how much has really changed in a world where the female presidential candidate is called an abomination?''Provocative and mysterious . . . comic and sensual'' Daily MailPRAISE FOR SIRI HUSTVEDT:''Hustvedt is that rare artist, a writer of high intelligence, profound sensuality and a less easily definable capacity for which the only word I can find is wisdom'' Salman ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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An addictive psychological suspense about ambition, female rivalry, and how far you''d go to get what you want.''A Chilling read with a killer twist'' The Sun***********NOWHelena is a career woman with no job and a mother without a baby. She blames Ashley for destroying her life. But is what happened really Ashley''s fault?THENWhen Helena hires Ashley to work for her, she''s startled but impressed by her fierce ambition. They form a dream team and Helena is proud - maybe this is the protégée she''s always wanted to have. But soon Helena realizes that nothing will stand in the way of Ashley''s drive to get to the top. And when Helena becomes pregnant, everything she has worked so hard for is suddenly threatened, with devastating consequences...***********''Brilliant and insidious''Lucy Clarke, author of You Let Me In''Absolutely terrific, a beautifully written debut from an exciting new voice in psychological fiction'' Cass Green, author of The Woman Next Door and Don''t You Cry''A compelling addictive read... I absolutely loved it'' Karen Hamilton, author of The Perfect Girlfriend''A chilling and compelling debut''Lucy Dawson, author of The Daughter

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THE MOORES ARE MISSING with Loren D. Estleman: The Moore family just vanished from their home without telling a soul. A last-minute vacation? A kidnapping? A run for their lives? You''ll never see the truth coming.THE HOUSEWIFE with Sam Hawken: Maggie Denning is a former chief detective adjusting to a quiet life in the suburbs with her family. But when the woman next door is found brutally murdered, Maggie starts investigating. Everyone''s a suspect – even her own husband.ABSOLUTE ZERO with Ed Chatterton: They slaughtered his friends and framed him for murder. Now, Special Forces vet Cody Thurston is a fugitive who will stop at nothing to complete one last mission: revenge.

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LP vinyl - The Boy Next Door byla australská post-punková skupina, která vznikla v roce 1978 a později se proslavila pod jménem The Birthday Party. Původní sestavu tvořili Nick Cave (zpěv), Mick Harvey (kytara) a Phill Calvert (bicí). Kampaň Record Store Day (zkráceně RSD) se každoročně koná třetí dubnovou sobotu. Jejím účelem je podpořit tradiční kamenné obchody s hudbou. V rámci akce vyjadřují umělci po celém světě sympatie klasickým hudebním prodejnám a vydávají na jejich podporu na fyzických nosičích nejrůznější raritní nahrávky, jejichž prodej se může realizovat právě a jen staromódním způsobem, tedy klasickou distribucí. Takové nahrávky vycházejí často pouze v limitovaných sériích. Součástí RSD 2020 je i červený vinyl Door, Door skupiny The Boys Next Door v nákladu 5.000ks. The Boy Next Door byla australská post-punková skupina, která vznikla v roce 1978 a později se proslavila pod jménem The Birthday Party. Původní sestavu tvořili Nick Cave (zpěv),...

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Is it your lying, cheating ex-husband?Your sadistic high school gym teacher?Your boss who loves to humiliate people in meetings?The colleague who stole your idea and passed it off as her own?In the pages of The Sociopath Next Door, you will realize that your ex was not just misunderstood. He's a sociopath. And your boss, teacher, and colleague? They may be sociopaths too.We are accustomed to think of sociopaths as violent criminals, but in The Sociopath Next Door, Harvard psychologist Martha Stout reveals that a shocking 4 percent of ordinary people- 1 in 25 - has an often undetected mental disorder, the chief symptom of which is that that person possesses no conscience. He or she has no ability whatsoever to feel shame, guilt, or remorse. One in 25 everyday people, therefore, is secretly a sociopath. They could be your colleague, your neighbour, even family. And they can do literally anything at all and feel absolutely no guilt.How do we recognize the remorseless? One of their chief characteristics is a kind of glow or charisma that makes sociopaths more charming or interesting than the other people around them. They're more spontaneous, more intense, more complex, or even sexier than everyone else, ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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''Meticulously crafted and razor-sharp. THE COUPLE NEXT DOOR lingers long after you turn the final page'' HARLAN COBEN***The fast-paced, addictive No. 1 Sunday Times bestseller. Over one million copies sold.***PEOPLE ARE CAPABLE OF ALMOST ANYTHING.You never know what''s happening on the other side of the wall.Your neighbour told you that she didn''t want your six-month-old daughter at the dinner party. Nothing personal, she just couldn''t stand her crying.Your husband said it would be fine. After all, you only live next door. You''ll have the baby monitor and you''ll take it in turns to go back every half hour.Your daughter was sleeping when you checked on her last. But now, as you race up the stairs in your deathly quiet house, your worst fears are realized. She''s gone.You''ve never had to call the police before. But now they''re in your home, and who knows what they''ll find there.What would you be capable of, when pushed past your limit?***OUT NOW *** Shari Lapena''s brand-new unputdownable thriller: WHAT HAVE YOU DONE?

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In this mesmerising thriller from the bestselling author of Keep Her Secret, a familyÂ’s fresh start is just the beginning of their nightmareÂ…Ethan DoveÂ’s family has moved to a new home in a safe community, and itÂ’s exactly the fresh start they need. Not only is his marriage to Emma hanging by a thread, but his son, Dylan, and twelve-year-old daughter, Rose, deserve to have a happy childhood.After Rose is bullied by the boys across the road, Ethan is relieved when the woman who lives next door steps in. Fiona Smith has come into their lives at just the right moment, and when she offers to look after Rose during the school holidays, Ethan and Emma canÂ’t believe their luck.Which is exactly what Fiona wants. Because, far from being the perfect neighbour, Fiona is the last person you should trust with your child. With a vicious plot for revenge, Fiona is happy to train Rose to be her accomplice, especially when she begins to suspect that Rose might not be as innocent as she appearsÂ…The Psychopath Next Door is a gripping and twisted psychological suspense thriller set in the terrifying world of Mark EdwardsÂ’s bestselling The Magpies universe.

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Liz is sure that her next-door neighbour has a secret. He''s got a very long neck, clumpy feet and a strange taste for green leaves... he''s a dinosaur! Unfortunately, she''s not the only one who''s noticed. When Mr Wilson is taken away by scientists, Liz realises that everyone is free to live the life they wish and she must help save her friend.A delightful book perfect for children aged 3+· A beautiful story about acceptance and letting people live the life they want· Written and illustrated from the prize-winning and best-selling author of The Bear and the Piano, Grandad''s Secret Giant and Kid Christmas· Young children will love being in on the secret that Mr Wilson is a dinosaur!"The Dinosaur Next Door brilliantly combines the joys of dinosaurs and cake... I promise you''ll be rooting for Mr Wilson" - The Guardian

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NOW WITH REVOLTING EXCLUSIVE BONUS CONTENT!!!A wickedly funny and prank-filled adventure starring one of Roald Dahl’s most hilarious and popular creations, The Twits. This brand-new and deliciously revolting story is brilliantly written by internationally bestselling authors and children’s literacy advocates Greg James and Chris Smith and illustrated by Emily Jones. Mr and Mrs Twit are just about as nasty and revolting as two people can get. The only thing that brings the two of them pleasure is playing pranks on one another. But, when a new family called the Lovelies move in next door, with their lively 10-year-old twins, they teach The Twits to stop being so mean and horrible and they all live happily ever after . . . Ha! Not really. The Twits HATE the Lovelies. But how far will The Twits go to rid themselves of their horribly nice new neighbours? And what happens when these new neighbours, who are armed with utter loveliness, start to fight back?Loved The Twits Next Door? Read more fantastically funny adventures from Greg James and Chris Smith:The Kid Normal seriesThe Great Dream RobberySuper GhostThe Kid Who Fell Through Time

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Thank you, n(ex)t.After burst pipes destroy Esme’s city-centre flat, she temporarily relocates to a delightful and small cottage in a village on the edge of town. The change is a big one, but Esme soon settles in and, as the art gallery she co-owns with her business partner, David, continues to thrive, life is sweet. Until Elliot - an ex whom she hasn’t seen or spoken to for years - moves in next door, along with his perfect new girlfriend, Morgan. Suddenly, Esme’s past is right on her doorstep, or at least just over the fence.When Elliot and Esme decide to keep their former relationship a secret from those around them, their subterfuge sets off a chain of events which not only forces Esme to re-evaluate her past relationship with Elliot, but also puts her friendship with David under the microscope and under pressure.A laugh-out-loud romance of second chances and near misses, perfect for fans of Mhairi McFarlane and Jenny Colgan.Praise for The Ex Next Door ‘A fun, entertaining read. I read this in one sitting. It was full of some fun unexpected twists and turns. A feel-good romance with a loveable heroine, perfect for fans of Beth O''Leary, Sophie ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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One little lie just became deadly…''Utterly absorbing, I couldn''t put this thrilling whodunnit down'' C.L. Taylor, bestselling author of Her Last Holiday‘A compelling page-turner’ Fiona Cummins, bestselling author of RattlePerfect mother. Perfect wife. Jane Goodwin has spent years building her picture-perfect life in the quiet town of Ashdon.So when the girl next door, sixteen-year-old Clare Edwards, is found murdered, Jane knows she must first protect her family.Every marriage has a few white lies and hers is no exception. Jane’s worked hard to cover up her dark secret from all those years ago – and she’ll do anything to keep it hidden…Praise for The Girl Next Door:‘A compelling page-turner about the nature of suspicion, hidden secrets, and claustrophobic local communities’ Fiona Cummins, bestselling author of Rattle''Utterly absorbing, I couldn''t put this thrilling whodunnit down.'' C.L. Taylor, Sunday Times bestselling author of Her Last Holiday‘A compelling plot which keeps the reader captivated until the final twist’ Jane Corry, Sunday Times bestselling author of I Looked Away‘Gripping, manipulative and thrilling. I couldn’t put it down’ Claire Allan, bestselling author of Her Name Was Rose‘Skilfully plotted and with a twist I never saw coming…a terrific read!’ Cass Green, bestselling author of In a Cottage ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The lives of five strangers collide on a London train carriage, as they become involved in an incident that will change them all forever. A shocking, intensely emotive and wildly original new thriller from Will Carver… ‘Impossibly original, stylish, sinister and heartfelt. The Daves Next Door is so wildly fresh and unmatched, and once again proves that Will Carver has talent and creativity to burn’ Chris Whitaker ‘Once again, Will bends and twists the genre with a novel that is astonishing, profound and hard-hitting’ David Jackson ‘So clever, so dark, so utterly original. Where does Will Carver get his ideas?’ Victoria Selman ‘Stirring. Ambitious. Irreverent. Compassionate. Completely devoid of giveable f*@ks’ Dominic Nolan ___________________________________________________________ A disillusioned nurse suddenly learns how to care. An injured young sportsman wakes up find that he can see only in black and white. A desperate old widower takes too many pills and believes that two angels have arrived to usher him through purgatory. Two agoraphobic men called Dave share the symptoms of a brain tumour, and frequently waken their neighbour with their ongoing rows. Separate lives, running in parallel, destined to collide and then explode. Like the suicide bomber, riding the Circle Line, day after ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Elmo and his sister love playing in the jungle house next door, until mean old Mr Birdsnest moves in … A delightful and cleverly written story from former Children''s Laureate Julia Donaldson.A tiger in the back garden! A bird-eating spider in the cupboard! Elmo and his sister love playing in the jungle house next door, that is, until mean old Mr Birdsnest moves in. But when it appears that Mr Birdsnest has kidnapped the children''s grandma they must sneak back in to rescue her!

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The bestselling The Millionaire Next Door identifies seven common traits that show up again and again among those who have accumulated wealth. Most of the truly wealthy in this country don't live in Beverly Hills or on Park Avenue-they live next door. This new edition, the first since 1998, includes a new foreword for the twenty-first century by Dr. Thomas J. Stanley.

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Kniha - autor Shari Lapena, 344 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná Fast-paced and addictive, THE COUPLE NEXT DOOR announces a major new talent in thriller writing. Your neighbour told you that she didn't want your baby at the dinner party. Your husband said it would be fine. After all, you only live next door. Your daughter was sleeping when you checked on her last. But now, as you race up the stairs in your deathly quiet house, your worst fears are realized.

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FROM THE NUMBER 1 BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE MOTHER-IN-LAW''Fiction at its finest'' - Liane Moriarty, Number One New York Times bestselling author''Perfect for fans of BIG LITTLE LIES'' - Library Journal **PREORDER THE GOOD SISTER NOW**How much do we really know our neighbours?The small suburb of Pleasant Court lives up to its name. It''s the kind of place where everyone knows their neighbours, and children play in the street.Isabelle Heatherington doesn''t fit into this picture of family paradise. Husbandless and childless, she soon captures the attention of three Pleasant Court mothers. But Ange, Fran and Essie have their own secrets to hide. Like the reason behind Ange''s compulsion to control every aspect of her life. Or why Fran won''t let her sweet, gentle husband near her new baby. Or why, three years ago, Essie took her daughter to the park and returned home without her.As their obsession with their new neighbour grows, the secrets of these three women begin to spread - and they''re about to find out that when you look at something too closely, you''ll see things you never wanted to see.A gripping domestic page-turner full of shocking reveals, perfect for fans of Liane Moriarty (TRULY MADLY GUILTY, ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The new novel by Carnegie Medal nominated author Jenny Ireland. Perfect for fans of Emily Henry and Jennifer Niven. Now she wasn’t Molly Cassidy, St Anne’s pain-in-the-hole princess. She was nine-year-old Molly who was my best friend in the whole world. Nobody had put her in the recovery position. All these people and they’d just left her like that . . . I held her hand until the ambulance came.Finbar and Molly live next door to each other. When they were children, they spent hours and hours together. They were best friends. Until they weren''t.Now 18, Fin and Molly move in very different circles. Molly is popular, pretty, dating the most handsome boy in the whole school. Fin has one friend and he''s pretty sure he hates his dad and his little sister.At a party one night, though, they''re pulled together in a way neither of them expects and then follows a year that will see them experiencing life-changing challenges, friendships, love and everything in between.Praise for Jenny Ireland:''Everything a YA contemporary novel should be: full of warmth, growth, and romance . . . beautifully relatable and a powerful reminder of the importance of empathy'' - Paper Lanterns''Romance with substance'' ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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A groundbreaking work of narrative nonfiction that investigates Munchausen by Proxy from the host and creator of the award-winning true crime podcast Nobody Should Believe Me."I devoured this chilling yet critically important book in 48 hours, unable to believe what I was reading. Dunlop and Weber have written a powerful, unflinching deep dive into our country’s systemic failure to protect children from medical abuse." —Stephanie Wrobel, bestselling author of Darling Rose GoldNo bond is more sacred than that between a mother and child. And no one is more sympathetic than a mother whose child faces a life-threatening illness. But what if the mother is the cause of the illness? What if the sympathy is the point?Munchausen by proxy (MBP) has fascinated and horrified both professionals and the general public since this disturbing form of child abuse was first identified. But even as the public has been captivated by these tales of abuse and deception, there remains widespread misinformation and confusion about MBP. Are these mothers unfeeling psychopaths, or sick women who need help? And more important, how can we protect the children whose lives are at stake?The Mother Next Door offers a groundbreaking look at MBP from an unlikely duo: ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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A heart-warming tribute to community, nature and intergenerational friendship. When a little girl moves into her new home, the first thing she notices is the magnificent tree next door.Helping her neighbour tend to her garden through the seasons, the girl learns what an important place both the tree and her neighbour hold in the hearts of their community."A beautiful story that celebrates community and how nature can bring us all together.” Fiona Lumbers

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Three chilling stories from the world''s bestselling thriller writerThe House Next Door (with Susan DiLallo): Married mother of four Laura Sherman was thrilled when her new neighbour invited her on some errands. But a few quick tasks became a long lunch – and now things could go too far with a man who isn''t what he seems...The Killer''s Wife (with Max DiLallo): Six girls have gone missing. Detective McGrath knows the only way to find them is to get close to the suspect''s wife... maybe too close.The Witnesses (with Brendan DuBois): The Sanderson family has been forced into hiding after one of them stumbled upon a criminal plot. Or so they think. No one will answer their questions. And the terrifying truth may come too late...

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Could these lonely neighbours be a match made in heaven? A cozy teen romance based on the novels that inspired the hit anime! Since Amane has no plans to visit his parents over the New Year''s break, they''re coming to him! His mother is as excited as ever to see Mahiru again, but will his father approve of the mysterious girl next door? Later, Amane and Mahiru casually hold hands during a shrine visit only to get caught in the act by a classmate. How will they deal with the rumors at school that the angel''s found a boyfriend?

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Budding designer Lola has an outrageous sense of style, a hot rocker boyfriend and big plans for the future. Everything is perfect - until Cricket Bell returns to the neighbourhood. When he steps back into her world, Lola must reconcile a lifetime of feelings for the boy next door. And perhaps discover that true love can be closer than you think.

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A beautifully illustrated modern-day fairy tale, filled with friendship, fun and fairness.In a faraway land, a happy queen rules over the happiest of kingdoms. But when a new queen moves in next door and starts showing off her ginormous, brand-new, super-duper throne, the happy queen can''t help feeling a little jealous snd decides she MUST have a throne of her own . . . no matter the cost.Can she learn that what makes a true queen is not what she has, but how she treats others?Filled with humour and heart, this beautiful picture book encourages everyone to be grateful for what we have and who we have to share it with.

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George is an ordinary boy with an ordinary family who like eating fish and chips. Green is a monster with a monster family who love tucking into green slime for dinner. What on earth will happen when George and Green swap lives for a day? The Monster Next Door is from Developing Reader Level 2. It is ideal for children aged 6+ who are confidently using their phonics knowledge and can read short, simple sentences with only a little help. Frequently repeated words help improve fluency and confidence.Read It Yourself is a series of modern stories, traditional tales and first reference books written in a simple way for children who are learning to read in English.Beginner Reader Level 0 is a twelve-step programme to support children who are developing their phonics reading skills. It introduces new letters and sounds in a systematic order.Levels 1 to 4 are written for children who are moving beyond phonics and gaining reading confidence and fluency. Each book includes simple sentences and high-frequency words, as well as a limited number of new words for essential reading practice.Each book has been thoroughly checked by educational consultants and includes tips for helping children with their reading, as ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Monster Next Door: Read It Yourself - Level 2 Developing Reader - Ladybird

The electrifying, addictive thriller from the author of the Edgar-Award winning sensation The Wicked Girls''Scary as hell'' Stephen KingNo. 23 has a secret. In this bedsit-riddled south London wreck, lorded over by a lecherous landlord, something waits to be discovered. Yet all six residents have something to hide.Collette and Cher are on the run; Thomas is a reluctant loner; while a gorgeous Iranian asylum seeker and a ''quiet man'' nobody sees try to stay hidden. And watching over them all is Vesta - or so she thinks.In the dead of night, a terrible accident pushes the neighbours into an uneasy alliance. But one of them is a killer, expertly hiding their pastime, all the while closing in on their next victim...As a cloying heatwave suffocates the city, events build to an electrifying climax in this dark, original and irresistibly compelling thriller, perfect for fans of The Suspect by Fiona Barton and The Rumour by Lesley KaraPraise for Alex Marwood''So good I wish I''d written it myself'' VAL McDERMID ''Without a doubt, she is one of crime fiction''s brightest stars. Not to be missed'' MEGAN ABBOTT ''Alex Marwood has become one of my must-read crime writers'' SOPHIE HANNAH ''I cancel all ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Killer Next Door - Alex Marwood

‘Truly gripping and unputdownable’ Claire AllanHow well do you know the people closest to you?It’s not just secrets buried in the garden next door…Jane doesn’t know her new neighbours very well.She thought they were nice. She thought they were happy.She was wrong.First there’s the explosive rows. Then she catches one of them digging a grave-shaped trench in the garden.When the truth emerges, someone would kill to cover their tracks…––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––-‘Beautifully crafted, ominous and engrossing … truly gripping and unputdownable’ CLAIRE ALLEN‘A delicious domestic suspense about families who are never quite what they seem’ JANE CORRY‘A fantastic thriller which I could not put down’ READER REVIEW ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Kept me on the edge of my seat’ READER REVIEW ⭐⭐⭐⭐‘A great read, a twisty thriller that will keep you turning the pages’ READER REVIEW ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Twisty and unpredictable’ READER REVIEW ⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Gripping storyline where the reader so easily misinterprets what they are seeing…’ READER REVIEW ⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Definitely her best book yet and one that I’d recommend’ READER REVIEW ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Objev podobné jako The Wife Next Door - Amanda Brooke

IT’S TIME FOR CHANGES IN HEAVEN! To take his relationship with Mahiru to the next level, Amane works hard to improve himself so he can stand confidently beside her. However, Amane’s slow-and-steady approach may not be enough, as Mahiru takes bold measures to convey her feelings that Amane can’t afford to ignore… How will Amane respond to the devious actions of the sweet and beautiful angel?

Objev podobné jako The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten, Vol. 4 (light novel) - Nicole Wilder, Hanekoto Hanekoto, Saekisan Saekisan

Discover the joy and wonder of Mary Poppins in the classic adventures!The original and classic stories available now in all-new luxurious livery.Mary Poppins is in residence in Cherry Tree Lane. You can be sure that wonderful adventures will follow, from fantastical picnics to a trip to see the Man-in-the-Moon!More than eighty years since we first met Mary Poppins, these original, classic stories are still charming readers and transporting new fans into the mysterious world of everyone’s favourite magical nanny.Enjoy two stories in the fifth book in the iconic series.

Objev podobné jako Mary Poppins in Cherry Tree Lane / Mary Poppins and the House Next Door - P. L. Traversová

It''s the perfect neighborhood, filled with not-so-perfect people.Alyson Tinsdale is giving her son the childhood she never had: a stable family, loving home, and a great school in a safe neighborhood. When they move into the home of her dreams in one of Denver''s most sought-after developments, Alyson works hard to fit in and impress the other mothers.Bonnie Sloan is the neighborhood matriarch. With her oldest son headed to Yale, and her youngest starting kindergarten, Bonnie is now pursuing her own long-held political aspirations. But it''s her middle child, Elijah, and their private family struggles, that cast a shadow over her plans.When the open space behind some of the most expensive homes gets slated for development into an amusement facility, the neighborhood becomes deeply divided. The personal pressures and community conflicts ratchet with every passing day, but it''s when a thirteen-year-old boy is found dead beside the lake, that simmering tensions boil over into panic.Gossip flows, lies are exposed, and accusations are made as cracks run through the community''s once solid foundations. The neighborhood''s faith in exterior appearances is eclipsed by the secrets every house keeps.Rebecca Taylor, author of Her Perfect Life, returns with this fast-paced, engrossing novel that reminds ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Secret Next Door - Rebecca Taylor

The Jolley-Rogers - a pirate family, are moving to Dull-on-Sea, a quiet seaside town. When the Jolley-Rogers leave, the town discovers they were wrong to assume the worst - the pirate clan have buried treasure in everyone's gardens (shown in a stunning double-gatefold).

Objev podobné jako The Pirates Next Door - Duddle Jonny

A tale of two neighbors—a shy metalhead and a broke graduate student—who slowly learn about each other over shared meals with a hope for something more.Impoverished graduate student Kento nearly freezes to death outside his new, cheap (unheated) apartment during a blizzard. Luckily, he’s saved by neighbor Soushi, a quiet and somewhat frightening young man who dresses in all black. Although he exudes an aura that screams “keep away,” his eyes, hidden behind long rocker hair, plead for something else. Over the following year, the two share meals together, but as the time passes, the closeted Kento finds it increasingly difficult to ignore his growing feelings. Will he choose to maintain the peaceful, happy times he’s grown to love or risk it all for the possibility of something more?

Objev podobné jako The Metalhead Next Door - Mamita

With the hustle and bustle of the cultural festival finally behind them, normal life has returned. Amane confesses his feelings for Mahiru once again, leading them to make a vow for the future. Intent on getting the perfect gift to represent his feelings, Amane takes a step into unfamiliar territory and takes up a part-time job. Meanwhile, Mahiru also wants to demonstrate her love for Amane in some way. Despite feeling a little lonely, she waits anxiously for his return, carrying out her plan with utmost secrecy...!

Objev podobné jako The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten, Vol. 8 (light novel) - Nicole Wilder, Hanekoto Hanekoto, Saekisan Saekisan

ARE THERE MAIDS IN HEAVEN? A summer vacation filled with love has come to an end as Amane and Mahiru head back to school. They’re still floating on cloud nine, and their classmates can tell. If anything, it’s too obvious, and they wish these lovebirds could stop smothering the classroom with their overpowering romance. If they have to fill it with something, then it should be maids—or so the votes say when they decide to run a maid café for the fast-approaching cultural festival. Amane isn’t super-excited about the prospect of random guys ogling Mahiru for days, and while that’s a real concern, he should actually be worrying about what he’ll have to do during the event!

Objev podobné jako The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten, Vol. 7 (light novel) - Nicole Wilder, Hanekoto Hanekoto, Saekisan Saekisan

Have you heard of Candy Cane Lane? It's the most magical street at the North Pole! Here is where Santa, the elves and the reindeer live and where all the Christmas magic happens. From Santa's offices and the reindeer stables to a gingerbread cafe, an elf hotel and Mrs Claus' sleigh workshop, there's a whole street of festive friends to meet!

Objev podobné jako The Elf Next Door - Lou Treleaven

Could these lonely neighbors be a match made in heaven? A cozy teen romance based on the novels that inspired the hit anime!Behind closed doors, away from the eyes of their judgmental peers, Amane and Mahiru continue to grow closer with each warm meal they share. But will their secret yet innocent relationship be exposed when Amane''s jolly mother arrives at his doorstep for an unannounced visit? Or could the advice of an adult provide the exact push they need to be more open about their feelings for each other?

Objev podobné jako The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten 02 (Manga) - SHIBATA, WAN Saekisan

What do you do when your best friend (and secret crush) becomes a national sweetheart? This story of unrequited love between a girl and her best friend, whose acting career is pulling him further and further away, is perfect for fans of In the Clear Moonlit Dusk and Kimi ni Todoke. Chiaki is a pretty normal teenage girl. Since they were kids, she''s had a thing for her best friend Subaru--who''s fast becoming the hottest young actor in Japan! With Subaru threatening to slip away, Chiaki has a decision to make: Will she finally take her shot, or give Subaru up to his adoring public?

Objev podobné jako Gazing at the Star Next Door 6 - Ammitsu

The second instalment in the Thomas Maitland series, in which a detective inspector is left to pick up the pieces of his life, after a case from his past came back to haunt him.

Objev podobné jako The Man Next Door (DI Thomas Maitland 2) - E.M. Scott

What do you do when your best friend (and secret crush) becomes a national sweetheart? This story of unrequited love between a girl and her best friend, whose acting career is pulling him further and further away, is perfect for fans of In the Clear Moonlit Dusk and Kimi ni Todoke. Chiaki is a pretty normal teenage girl. Since they were kids, she''s had a thing for her best friend Subaru--who''s fast becoming the hottest young actor in Japan! With Subaru threatening to slip away, Chiaki has a decision to make: Will she finally take her shot, or give Subaru up to his adoring public?

Objev podobné jako Gazing at the Star Next Door 3 - Ammitsu

Will Blackburn’s heart-warming story of taking urgently needed aid to Ukraine tells of the courage, kindness and compassion of ordinary people determined to help their neighbours whose lives are in constant danger.

Objev podobné jako THE WAR NEXT DOOR - Will Blackburn

A teenage girl is held captive and brutally tortured by neighborhood children. Based on a true story, this shocking novel reveals the depravity of which we are all capable.This novel contains graphic content and is recommended for regular readers of horror novels.

Objev podobné jako The Girl Next Door - Jack Ketchum

A renowned sociologist examines the pernicious societal forces that lead employers to exploit vulnerable domestic workers.

Objev podobné jako The Trafficker Next Door - Rhacel Salazar Parrenas

In this figure skating spin on a classic romance, childhood friends dance the edge between love and tragedy.

Objev podobné jako The Boy Next Door - Katie Van Ark

A PEEK INTO PARADISE… Amane Fujimiya is a high schooler who lives alone and spends his days loafing around. Mahiru Shiina is the most beautiful girl in school, nicknamed “Angel” by those around her. These two neighbors, who initially have little in common, eventually begin sharing meals and much more. This collection of short stories reveals precious moments from their sweet, impatient love story, which continues to grow as Amane and Mahiru learn new things about themselves and each other.

Objev podobné jako The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten, Vol. 5.5 (light novel) - Nicole Wilder, Hanekoto Hanekoto, Saekisan Saekisan