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This Is a Love Story - Jessica Soffer

''Unapologetically romantic: complicated, colourful and includes many tales that tug at the heartstrings. Soffer''s saga goes down like bittersweet chocolate, with a hint of sugar to soften the sharp edge of loss'' New York Times''One of the best love stories I have read in a long time'' 5-star NetGalley Review''Can something be quiet and intimate yet impactful and expansive? Because that''s the best way I can describe this book. I''m going to need some time to process this one!'' 5-star NetGalley Review''Lyrical, graceful - Jessica Soffer has captured the glittering magic of New York City'' Jenny Jackson, NYT-bestselling author of Pineapple Street''A revelation - the kind of novel to read in one sitting'' Liz Moore, bestselling author of The God of the WoodsAbe and Jane have been together for fifty years: as two among the thousands of starry-eyed young lovers in Central Park, as frustrated and exhausted parents, as an artist and a writer whose careers were taking flight. Now, Jane is seriously unwell, and together she and Abe look back on their marriage - on the parts they cherished, and those they didn''t: Abe''s early betrayal; and the trials of raising their son Max, who, now grown, still believes ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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This Love - Lotte Jeffs

Named a BEST BOOK OF THE MONTH by the Sunday Times Style, Apple Books, Prima, Cosmopolitan, i NEWS and Stylist''I loved This Love'' Elizabeth Day''Astute, tender and utterly joy-filled. This is the love story we''ve been waiting for'' Elle''This is a book I will return to again and again . . . It''s beautiful'' Jennie GodfreyWhen Mae and Ari meet their final year at the University of Leeds, their connection is magnetic. Mae, whilst stubborn and no stranger to breaking hearts, needs Ari''s bright light to guide her out of her self-centred ways; Ari, vibrant, charming and reeling in the aftermath of a scandal in New York, clings to Mae as his grounding anchor.As the years sweep by, the two traverse the tumult of life: toxic partners and hidden secrets, the heavy weight of grief, and a complicated, unignorable desire to start a family . . . If they can hold onto one another in the face of the relentless past and the inevitable future, they might discover how to build something beautiful out of their expansive, boundary-breaking love.Spanning ten years of extraordinary friendship, This Love is a vivid and epic tale of finding your soulmates, building an unconventional family ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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This Love - Lotte Jeffs

''One Day for a new generation'' Grazia''We''re calling it . . . This Love is the new One Day'' Sunday Times Style''A beautifully written, generous-hearted, clever, tender, fresh and unputdownable novel about queerness, family and forgiveness. I loved This Love.'' Elizabeth DayNamed a BEST BOOK OF THE MONTH by The Sunday Times Style, Apple Books, Prima, Cosmopolitan, i NEWS, Stylist When Mae and Ari meet their final year at the University of Leeds, their connection is magnetic. Mae, stubborn and no stranger to breaking hearts, needs Ari''s bright light to guide her out of her self-centred ways; Ari, vibrant, charming and reeling in the aftermath of a scandal in New York, clings to Mae as his grounding anchor.As the years sweep by, the two traverse the tumult of life: toxic partners and hidden secrets, the heavy weight of grief, and a complicated, unignorable desire to start a family . . . If they can hold onto one another in the face of the relentless past and the inevitable future, they might discover how to build something beautiful out of their expansive, boundary-breaking love.Spanning ten years of extraordinary friendship, This Love is a vivid and epic tale of finding your soulmates, ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Course of Love - Alain de Botton

SUNDAY TIMES TOP TEN BESTSELLERFrom one of our great thinkers on modern life and the human condition - an unforgettable story of love and marriage from the author of bestselling novel Essays in Love as well as The Consolations of Philosophy, Religion for Atheists and The School of Life''The Course of Love probes the very heart of marriage, its shifts and squalls, its great adventure, with such forensic tenderness. I laughed a lot, too'' Deborah MoggachModern love is never easy. Society is obsessed with stories of romance, but what comes after happily ever after?This is a love story with a difference. From dating to marriage, from having kids to having affairs, it follows the progress of a single ordinary relationship: tender, messy, hilarious, painful, and entirely un-Romantic. It is a love story for the modern world, chronicling the daily intimacies, the blazing rows, the endless tiny gestures that make up a life shared between two people. Moving and deeply insightful, The Course of Love offers us a window into essential truths about the nature of love.''Engaging, sympathetic, acutely perceptive... There''s a refreshing honesty in what de Botton has to say'' Guardian''Anyone who is, has been, or would ever like to ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Course of Love (0241962137)

Kniha - autor Alain de Botton, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná A brilliant new novel about love and marriage in the modern world - from the author the bestselling novel Essays in LoveModern love is never easy. Society is obsessed with stories of romance, but what comes after happily ever after?This is a love story with a difference. From dating to marriage, from having kids to having affairs, it follows the progress of a single ordinary relationship: tender, messy, hilarious, painful, and entirely un-Romantic. It is a love story for the modern world, chronicling the daily intimacies, the blazing rows, the endless tiny gestures that make up a life shared between two people. Moving and deeply insightful, The Course of Love offers us a window into essential truths about the nature of love.

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Birth Notes - Jessica Cornwell

''I SAVOURED EVERY WORD'' ABI DARÉ A REDEMPTIVE TALE OF THE POWER AND WISOM OF WOMEN''S BODIES'' LEAH HAZARD''MAGNIFICENT: A WORK OF TRUTH'' SUSIE ORBACH''FILLED ME WITH HOPE'' DR ELINOR CLEGHORN''SO MANY WOMEN WILL FEEL LESS ALONE AFTER READING THIS BOOK'' KATIE WARD Following the birth of her first children, twin boys, Jessica Cornwell collapsed in a fever. Rushed back to hospital, she was initially dismissed, before a life-threatening infection was diagnosed. Alone, recovering, watching her body bruise and break, a curious thing happened: she stopped feeling.At home, the numbness remained. Nursing her boys through jaundice, learning to breastfeed, slowly re-emerging into a world where other mothers seemed to cope, Jessica hid her secret - she felt no love, only fear. Worse, vivid memories began to surface, of moments in her past she thought buried.Jessica began to name, one by one, the shadows that returned to haunt her first year as a mother. And in claiming back the words, she fought to claim back her life and the love she bore her young family.Birth Notes is the story - luminous, breathtaking and courageous - of forging a self from fragments. With eloquent rage and searing honesty, it speaks for the ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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ZADIG&VOLTAIRE THIS IS HER! parfémovaná voda pro ženy 100 ml

Parfémovaná voda Zadig & Voltaire This Is Her! je dřevitá kořeněná vůně pro ženy s gurmánskými tóny. Kompozice kombinuje květinové esence albície a jasmínu s růžovým pepřem, kaštanem, vanilkou a santalovým dřevem. Vůně je určena především pro nošení v chladnějších měsících.

  • Unikátní dřevitá a kořeněná kompozice s gurmánskými tóny
  • Dlouhotrvající vůně vhodná pro chladnější období
  • Elegantní design flakonu odrážející svobodnou podstatu vůně
  • Harmonické spojení květinových a dřevitých složek

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Three Things You Need to Know About Rockets - Jessica Fox

A bookshop love story Jessica Fox is living in Hollywood, a 26-year-old filmmaker with a high-stress job at NASA. Working late one night, craving another life, she is seized by a moment of inspiration and taps “secondhand bookshop Scotland” into Google... The rollercoaster journey that ensues – taking in Scottish Hanukkah, yoga on Galloway’s west coast, and a waxing that she will never forget – will both break and mend her heart. It will also teach her that sometimes we must have the courage to travel the path less taken.

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Out of Love - Hazel Hayes

One of E! News'' 13 Books to Read This September | One of Bookish''s Debuts to Read in the Second Half of 2021 | One of Medium''s Best Releases Out Today “Hazel Hayes writes with such honesty and casual confidence and flowing dialogue, you feel you are overhearing it rather than reading it. The writing sparkles with wit and a poignant emotional reality. I love it.”—Matt Haig, bestselling author of The Midnight Library “A smart, touching, time-bending romance. Funny and affecting.”—David Nicholls, bestselling author of One Day and Sweet Sorrow For anyone who has loved and lost, and lived to tell the tale, this gorgeously written debut is a love story told in reverse, a modern novel with the heart of a classic: truthful, tragic, and ultimately full of hope. Out of Love begins at the end. A couple call it quits after nearly five years, and while holding a box of her ex-boyfriend’s belongings, the young woman wonders: How could they have spent so long together? When did they fall out of love? Were there good times before the bad? These are the questions we obsess over when a relationship ends, even when obsessing can do no good. But ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Wash Day Love - Tanisia Moore

This joyful, intergenerational love story celebrates Black hair, self-care, and cultural pride. Perfect for fans of Hair Love and Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut.It’s wash day—Tasha’s least favorite day of the week!Wash day means stinging eyes, aching back, and water everywhere, even in Tasha’s ears!But with big sis comforting her, Mama humming to the music, and Granny telling stories of wash days past, the weekly ritual soon becomes more than a weekend chore—it’s a special bonding time for three generations of beautiful Black women.Wash Day Love will affirm, empower, and reflect the lived experiences of Black children and resonate with families everywhere.

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Love in War - Michael Farthing

Love in War is a love story of its time. Joanna and Johnnie were born in South London in the shadow of the Great War and were still growing up when the narrative begins in 1936 during Hitler’s rise in Nazi Germany. It ends ten years later in 1946, when Johnnie is demobilised. Despite the committed intensity of the five-year relationship, they spent only forty-nine days together. Thus, Love in War is more about managing life apart than being together. The story moves between London and Berlin (where Joanna visits in 1938 and her dear schoolfriend, Ursula lives out the war) and the horrific theatres of war in North Africa and Southern Italy, which have disastrous effects on Johnnie and render him almost unrecognisable on his return to England after the war. As the story closes, it is evident that there are no winners, just losers. Perhaps it is love that emerges as the only victor. The future is uncertain for all concerned. They have almost nothing to show for the last five years; just time lost. There remains a rather modest ray of hope – as Johnnie says at the end, ‘but we are alive.’

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Ugly Love - Colleen Hooverová

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Regretting You, Verity, and It Ends with Us comes a hauntingly seductive tale of love, control, and the devastating secrets that can destroy it all. When Tate Collins moves in with her brother, the last thing she expects is to collide with Miles Archer, a brooding pilot with an unrelenting grip on his past. Their attraction is electric, undeniable, and all-consumingbut Miles has rules. No questions. No future. A no-strings arrangement seems simple at first, but a deep, shattering truth lurks just beneath the surface. Tate soon realizes that Miles is not just guarded but fractured. Torn between desire and self-destruction, his pain bleeds into every part of their dynamic. Miles's past hides horrors that threaten to rip apart the fragile connection they've created, and Tate is forced to make a choice that will change both their lives forever. With suspense simmering underneath every moment of passion, Ugly Love is a whirlwind of lust, heartbreak, and dark revelations that build to a stunning crescendo. For those drawn to the raw tension and psychological complexities of Verity, this is a riveting story where emotions erupt, secrets fester, and love may not be ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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They Thought I Was Dead: Sandy's Story - Peter James

''One of the best British crime writers, and therefore one of the best in the world'' - Lee ChildPeter James, the number one, multi-million copy bestselling author of the Grace series returns to finally reveal the events of Roy Grace’s tortured past – the truth behind his wife’s disappearance. Thrillingly told from her perspective, this is Sandy’s story.*************Some will know how it begins . . .My name is Sandy.My husband is Detective Superintendent Roy Grace.But when I disappeared, even he couldn''t find me . . .This is my story.There''s more to Sandy than meets the eye. A woman with a dubious past, a complicated present and an uncertain future.Then she was gone.Some will think they know how it ends . . .Her disappearance caused a nationwide search. Even the best detective on the force couldn''t find her.They thought she was dead.But nobody knows this . . .Where did she go? Why did she run? What would cause a woman to leave her whole life behind andsimply vanish?For the first time the truth behind Sandy Grace’s dramatic disappearance is revealed. They Thought I Was Dead will thrill fans and new readers alike with its gripping story of a woman on the ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Back From The Dead: The astonishing true story of the Blythe Star, based on the award-winning ABC podcast Expanse - Piia Wirsu

1973: The incredible true story of the Blythe Star disaster, which left ten men, shipwrecked and alone, on the wild Southern Ocean off Tasmania. Almost two weeks later they were found on a remote trail on a southern peninsula, and their story would stun the nation ... and leave a powerful legacy in its wake. When the coastal freighter MV Blythe Star left Hobart on a routine trip, Mick Doleman was an 18-year-old deckhand working alongside nine other crewmen, all accustomed to the dangers of the sea. But nothing could prepare them for what happened less than 24 hours later. In the early morning, the Blythe Star started listing, and swiftly sank. Miraculously, all the crewmen escaped, only to be crammed into a tiny life raft at the mercy of the ocean. The ship's sinking sparked the largest sea and air search at the time, but the crew remained lost – and soon they were given up for dead. Twelve days later, three ravaged and starving men, including Mick, found help on a remote logging trail in heavy bush on the Tasman Peninsula. Their story was shocking, and set the country alight with questions about their plight. How had they ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Everest: The Remarkable Story of Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay - Lizzy Stewart

WITH A FOREWORD BY SIR RANULPH FIENNES_______________CELEBRATING 70 YEARS OF THE FIRST SUCCESSFUL EVEREST ASCENT 1953-2023_______________This beautifully illustrated book tells the incredible story of Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay, the first people ever to set foot on the top of Everest. Ideal for readers aged 8+In the late morning of May 29th 1953, the sun was shining brightly on the roof of the world, a gentle breeze was blowing, and two men were there to witness it for the first time ever. Their names were Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay, and the roof of the world was Everest.This is the breathtaking story of how two very different yet equally determined men battled frost-biting temperatures, tumbling ice rocks, powerful winds and death-defying ridges to climb the world’s highest mountain. Join these two unlikely heroes on the most amazing of adventures and discover the impact of hundreds of men and women who helped Hillary and Tenzing achieve their goal. But triumphs can be marred with tragedy, as not everyone who climbs Everest survives ...With a beautiful foreword by the greatest living explorer of our time, Sir Ranulph Fiennes, this brilliant book combines fresh and contemporary illustrations by Joe Todd-Stanton with Alexandra Stewart’s ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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One Day in April - A Hillsborough Story - Jenni Hicks

On the morning of Saturday 15 April 1989, Jenni Hicks, her husband, and their two teenage daughters, Sarah and Vicki, went to watch a football match. That was to be their last day as a family. Sarah and Vicki didn''t come home, and Jenni''s world was changed forever. Since that fateful day, Jenni has tirelessly campaigned for justice for her own and others'' families. But this is not the story of the Hillsborough tragedy. This is a story of what came before and after that day: of a mother''s love, her unimaginable bravery, a flame of hope that never died, and a quest for justice that has lasted three decades. It is a journey that has taken her from Allerton Cemetery to the Courts of Appeal, from the depths of despair to meetings with Prime Ministers and royalty.With the final court cases coming to a conclusion in spring 2021, Jenni''s role as the longest-serving committee member of the Hillsborough Family Support Group is coming to an end - and she can finally give herself permission to grieve solely as a mother, rather than as a campaigner. One Day In April is the first time that Jenni has spoken about her ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Love & Pain - Ben Gillies, Chris Joannou

SHORTLISTED FOR THE ABIA BIOGRAPHY BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD 2024From a Newcastle garage to worldwide recognition, this is the remarkable story of two teenagers who grew up in Silverchair, one of Australia''s greatest rock bands.It all began in Ben Gillies'' garage - where three high school kids from Newcastle, New South Wales, created magic with their smash-hit single ''Tomorrow'', setting them on a path to domination of the Australian charts, worldwide touring and fame.So much has been written about Silverchair over the years but very little has been said by the band''s members. In Love & Pain, drummer Ben Gillies and bass player Chris Joannou retrace their footsteps from when they were childhood friends living across the road from each other, and share their wild, unforgettable and often hilarious stories from the rock ''n'' roll spotlight, along with the exhilarating highs and heart-wrenching lows they faced along the way.There was also all the love and pain that came from being in the band: the cost of fame and intense pressure on two teenagers who had no way of preparing for it; the complex dynamics of navigating friendships with each other and their relationships with friends and family members; the ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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One Day in April – A Hillsborough Story - Jenni Hicks

On the morning of Saturday 15 April 1989, Jenni Hicks, her husband, and their two teenage daughters, Sarah and Vicki, went to watch a football match. That was to be their last day as a family. Sarah and Vicki didn't come home, and Jenni's world was changed forever. Since that fateful day, Jenni has tirelessly campaigned for justice for her own and others' families. But this is not the story of the Hillsborough tragedy. This is a story of what came before and after that day: of a mother's love, her unimaginable bravery, a flame of hope that never died, and a quest for justice that has lasted three decades. It is a journey that has taken her from Allerton Cemetery to the Courts of Appeal, from the depths of despair to meetings with Prime Ministers and royalty. With the final court cases coming to a conclusion in spring 2021, Jenni's role as the longest-serving committee member of the Hillsborough Family Support Group is coming to an end - and she can finally give herself permission to grieve solely as a mother, rather than as a campaigner. One Day In April is the first time that Jenni has spoken about ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Led Zeppelin - Whole Lotta Love - Richard Houghton

Led Zeppelin: Whole Lotta Love is a people''s history of the biggest rock band in the world, telling their story in the words of over 750 fans. Formed in 1968 by Yardbirds guitarist Jimmy Page, who recruited singer Robert Plant, drummer John ‘Bonzo’ Bonham and John Paul Jones to the cause, this is the Zeppelin story as recounted by concert goers, roadies, promoters and others who encountered the band in a 12-year career.Led Zeppelin toured North America relentlessly in the early part of the seventies, regularly smashing concert attendance and box office records, playing the legendary songs ‘Whole Lotta Love’, ‘Stairway To Heaven’ and ‘Rock & Roll’ at shows that fans now recall as the best they ever saw. Packed with memories going back to Robert Plant’s earliest performances, this book charts Zep’s concert career in all its glory and infamy and includes stories of:the earliest Zeppelin showsthe British, European and North American toursa trip Down Under in 1972five nights at London’s Earls Court in 1975the Knebworth Festival in 1979the final Over Europe tour of 19802007’s O2 reunion show, which saw 20 million fans apply for 20,000 tickets.This is a fresh take on the band that has sold over 300 ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Greatest Story Ever Told...So Far - Lawrence M. Krauss

...In the beginning there was light but more than this, there was gravity. After that, all hell broke loose... This is how the story of the greatest intellectual adventure in history should be introduced - how humanity reached its current understanding of the universe, one that is far removed from the realm of everyday experience. Krauss connects the world we know with the invisible world all around us, which is removed from intuition and direct sensation. He explains our current understanding of nature and the struggle to construct the greatest theoretical edifice ever assembled, the Standard Model of Particle Physics -- and then to understand its implications for our existence. Writing in the critically acclaimed style of A Universe from Nothing, Krauss celebrates the beauty and wonders of the natural world and details our place within it and how this shapes our understanding of it. Krauss makes this story accessible through profiles of the scientists responsible for these advances, and clear explanations of their discoveries. Krauss takes us on a tour of science and the brilliant personalities who shaped it, often against political and religious indoctrination, enduring persecution and ostracism. Krauss creates a captivating blend of research and narrative to ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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This Boy - Alan Johnson

''The best memoir by a politician you will ever read'' Philip Collins, The TimesSchool on the Kings Road, Chelsea in the Swinging 60s, the rock-and-roll years, the race riots; this boy has seen it all. ________Alan Johnson''s childhoodwas not so much difficult as unusual, particularly for a man who was destined to become Home Secretary. Not in respect of the poverty, which was shared with many of those living in Britain''s post-war slums, but in its transition from being part of a two-parent family to having a single mother and then to no parents at all...This is essentially the story of two incredible women: Alan''s mother, Lily, who battled against poor health, poverty, domestic violence and loneliness to try to ensure a better life for her children; and his sister, Linda, who had to assume an enormous amount of responsibility at a very young age and who fought to keep the family together and out of care when she herself was still only a child.This Boy is one man''s story, but it is also the story of England and the West London slums which are hard to imagine in the capital today. No matter how harsh the details, Alan Johnson ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Olu's Teacher: A Story About Starting Nursery - Jamel C. Campbell

"A great teacher! A great book! Lucky Olu!" Michael Rosen, former Children''s Laureate"Such a comforting and reassuring book for children who are anxious about their first day at nursery. It helps to prepare little ones for that special time." Trish Cooke, author of So Much Join Olu on his first day at nursery in a sweet, confidence-boosting story, written by an Early Years expert.Olu is about to start at nursery and meet his teacher, Jay... But what will Jay be like? What if he has big sharp teeth like a dinosaur, or breathes fire like a dragon?! Olu''s worries fly away when Jay greets him at nursery with a big smile... Before reading him stories, playing his guitar and making Olu feel right at home. Drawing on first-hand observations of Jamel C. Campbell, a highly respected Early Years consultant, this is a reassuring story about a child''s first experience of nursery or preschool, for readers aged 3+.

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The Missing: The True Story of My Family in World War II - Michael Rosen

A personal, powerful and resonant account of the Holocaust by one of this country''s best-loved children’s authors.By turns charming, shocking and heart-breaking, this is the true story of Michael Rosen’s search for his relatives who “went missing” during the Second World War – told through prose, poetry, maps and pictures. When Michael was growing up, stories often hung in the air about his great-uncles: one was a clock-mender and the other a dentist. They were there before the war, his dad would say, and weren’t after. Over many years, Michael tried to find out exactly what happened: he interviewed family members, scoured the internet, pored over books and traveled to America and France. The story he uncovered was one of terrible persecution – and it has inspired his poetry for years since. Here, poems old and new are balanced against an immensely readable narrative; both an extraordinary account and a powerful tool for talking to children about the Holocaust.

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Tough Love at the Office: The Complete Yuri Collection - Sal Jiang

The entire 3-volume series of the manga originally titled Black & White is now available in a single omnibus collection! Sparks (and fists) fly in this violent yuri love story.Shirakawa Junko is headed for the top of the corporate ladder in the Overseas Investor Department at the bank where she works–until Kuroda Kayo transfers over from Corporate Sales. Kayo is another all-star employee, and she has a foreign university degree to boot. When Kayo and Junko are assigned to work together, their heated rivalry reaches critical mass. Whether they’re banging each other’s heads or simply banging each other, these two office rivals are ready to go at it!

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The Missing: The True Story of My Family in World War II - Michael Rosen

***As heard on The Jeremy Vine Show******As heard on The Cerys Matthews Show***“Michael Rosen is a master of pace and clarity… Essential reading.” – The Times, Children’s Book of the Week“Five stars ... extraordinary and affecting. ” – The Telegraph, Children’s Book of the Week“Rosen handles the difficult topic as sensitively and thoughtfully as you would expect, always writing in a straightforward and accessible way for children.” – BookTrust, the UK’s largest reading charityA personal, powerful and resonant account of the Holocaust by one of this country''s best-loved children’s authors. By turns charming, shocking and heart-breaking, this is the true story of Michael Rosen’s search for his relatives who “went missing” during the Second World War – told through prose, poetry, maps and pictures. When Michael was growing up, stories often hung in the air about his great-uncles: one was a clock-mender and the other a dentist. They were there before the war, his dad would say, and weren’t after. Over many years, Michael tried to find out exactly what happened: he interviewed family members, scoured the internet, pored over books and traveled to America and France. The story he uncovered was one of terrible persecution – and it has ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Airbnb Story - Gallagher Leigh

In 2008, two broke art school graduates and their coder-whiz friend set up a platform that - in less than a decade - became the largest provider of accommodations in the world. Now valued at $30 billion, Airbnb is in the very top tier of Silicon Valley's `unicorn' startups. Yet the company has not been without controversy - disrupting a $500 billion hotel industry makes you a few enemies. This is also a story of regulators who want to shut it down, hotel industry leaders who want it to disappear and neighbourhoods that struggle with private homes open for public rental. But beyond the headlines and the horror stories, Airbnb has changed the terms of travel for a whole generation - where a sense of belonging has built trust between hosts and guests seeking a more original travel experience that hotels have struggled to replicate. This is the first, definitive book to tell the remarkable story behind Airbnb in all its forms - cultural zeitgeist, hotel disruptor, enemy to regulators - and the first in-depth character study of its leader Brian Chesky, the company's curious co-founder and CEO. It reveals what got Airbnb where it is today, why they are ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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What You See Is What You Get - Alan Sugar

''Lord Sugar is a self-made man and one of Britain''s finest business brains. His story so far is inspirational to the end'' The Sun''Sugar is unusual among celebrity memoirists in that he''s a clever man who has done a lot with his life, and the tale of his rise from nothing, and nowhere is genuinely revealing'' Private EyeFrom a Hackney council estate to the House of Lords, this is the extraordinary story of one of our greatest entrepreneurs.Alan Sugar was born in 1947 and brought up on a council estate in Clapton, in Hackney. As a kid he watched his dad struggle to support the family, never knowing from one week to the next if he''d have a job. It had a huge impact on him, fuelling a drive to succeed that was to earn him a sizeable personal fortune. Now he describes his amazing journey, from schoolboy enterprises like making and selling his own ginger beer to setting up his own company at nineteen; from Amstrad''s groundbreaking ventures in hi-fi and computers, which made him the darling of the stock exchange, to the dark days when he nearly lost it all; from his pioneering deal with Rupert Murdoch to ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Ruby Bridges Goes to School: My True Story

The extraordinary true story of Ruby Bridges, the first Black child to integrate a New Orleans school -- now with simple text for young readers!In 1960, six-year-old Ruby Bridges walked through an angry crowd and into a school, changing history. This is the true story of an extraordinary little girl who became the first Black person to attend an all-white elementary school in New Orleans.With simple text and historical photographs, this easy reader explores an amazing moment in history and celebrates the courage of a young girl who stayed strong in the face of racism.

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Five Love Affairs and a Friendship - Anne de Courcy

''Racily enjoyable'' Daily Telegraph''De Courcy brilliantly recreates the heady spirit of Cunard''s Paris . . . You feel she really might have been there'' Laura Freeman, The TimesDazzlingly beautiful, highly intelligent and an extraordinary force of energy, Nancy Cunard was an icon of the Jazz Age, said to have inspired half the poets and novelists of the twenties. Born into a life of wealth and privilege, yet one in which she barely saw her parents, Nancy rebelled against expectations and pursued a life in the arts. She sought the constant company of artists, writers, poets and painters, first in London''s Soho and Mayfair, and then in the glamorous cafes of 1920s Paris.This is the remarkable story of Nancy''s Paris life, filled with art, sex and alcohol. She became a muse to Wyndham Lewis, Constantin Brâncusi sculpted her, Man Ray photographed her and she played tennis with Ernest Hemingway. She had many love affairs, the most significant of which are included in this book: the American poet Ezra Pound, the novelists Aldous Huxley and Michael Arlen, the French poet Louis Aragon and finally and controversially the black American pianist Henry Crowder, with whom she ran her printing press in Paris. She ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Her Name Is Alice - Caroline Litman

'Thoughtful, beautiful, incredibly necessary. People need to read this book, especially if they feel a resistance to. I wish everyone would.' Sofie Hagen ‘Uncompromising, anguished, combative: culture wars have victims, and this is an agonising story told with honesty and passion.’ Richard Beard 'An intimate, beautifully told memoir' Elinor Cleghorn When my third child was born, I was told I had a boy. The baby was given a boy’s name and raised in that gender. But when she died, twenty years later, she died as my daughter, and will forever be remembered that way. Alice Litman died by suicide in May 2022, aged just twenty years old, having already waited almost three years for her first appointment at a gender identity clinic. In stunningly beautiful prose, Caroline Litman captures the realities of an often-messy journey navigating both her daughter’s transition and the days, weeks and months after Alice’s death. Searing, urgent and utterly unique, Her Name is Alice is the raw, human story of a mother’s love and grief for her child – and of a young trans woman who is impossible to forget and who must be remembered.

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Now She is Witch - Kirsty Logan

This is a witch story unlike any other.Lux has lost everything when Else finds her in the woods. Her family, her lover, her home - all burned. The world is suspicious of women like her. But Lux is cunning; she knows how to blend into the background. And she knows a lot about poisons.Else needs Lux''s help to destroy the man who wronged her. But on their hunt they will uncover dark secrets that entangle them with dangerous adversaries.From the snowy winter woods to the bright midnight sun; from lost and powerless to finding your path, Now She is Witch conjures a world where women grasp at power through witchcraft, sexuality and performance, and sometimes by throwing each other to the wolves.*NO & OTHER LOVE STORIES, KIRSTY LOGAN''S NEW BOOK IS AVAILABLE TO PRE-ORDER NOW*''A story that will hold you tight and not let go'' Stylist''Mesmerising and evocative...There are echoes of everything from the Brothers Grimm to Angela Carter'' Observer''Powerful, imaginative, compelling - myth-making at its best'' Val McDermid''An impassioned reclaiming of female desire...absorbingly atmospheric'' Daily Mail''Spooky, timeless, feminist, inventive, unsettling'' Viv Groksop

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All This Could Be Different - Mathews Sarah Thankam

'This is not a story about work or precarity. I am trying, late in the evening, to say something about love, which for many of us is not separable from the other shit.'All This Could be Different introduces us to Sneha. A recent college graduate freshly arrived in Milwaukee, she occupies her days with rote, stressful work as a young consultant for a battery production corporation. She is, as her boss reminds her, a contractor, no benefits.Her nights are spent ordering furniture off the internet, trying out the newfangled invention of dating apps, and avoiding confrontation with the terrifying property manager who lives below her. But the rewards are bountiful: the vertigo of young life in a new and expanding city, a budding friendship with the charismatic and freewheeling Tig, a quiet obsession with Marina, a ballet dancer who she runs into again and again, and the ability to send money by wire transfer to her parents two oceans away in India. Piece by piece she gathers and nurtures the fragments of a good life. But then the walls start to creep in...

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As Young as This - Roxy Dunn

Girl meets boy. Girl meets another boy. And another boy.And another. But this is not their story, it’s Margot’s. **** Boyfriend. House. Marriage. Kids.This is how Margot pictured her life would play out. But seventeen years after her first kiss, she still keeps falling at the first hurdle. So she’s about to take a different kind of leap.As Margot prepares to make the biggest decision of her life, she can’t help looking back on the relationships that shaped her. From situationships that sizzled to others that fizzled, from youthful infatuations to grown-up dilemmas, to the one she thought might be her happily ever after. What would you do if the life you’d always imagined for yourself didn’t materialize? Would you keep to the script, or would you write a new one?

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Story of a Heart - Rachel Clarke

This is the unforgettable story of how one family's grief transformed into a lifesaving gift.With tremendous compassion and clarity, Dr Rachel Clarke relates the urgent journey of a young girl's heart and explores a history of remarkable medical innovations , stretching back over a century and involving the knowledge and dedication not just of surgeons but of countless physicians, immunologists, nurses and scientists.

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This Charming Band - Carolyn McHugh

This is the incredible story of the forty years of the The Smiths in a lavishly illustrated hardback edition. Manchester has given birth to many famous bands and musicians, but none have caught the attention or imagination of the public quite as much as The Smiths. Formed in Manchester in 1982, composed of singer Morrissey, guitarist Johnny Marr, bassist Andy Rourke, and drummer Mike Joyce. Morrissey and Marr formed the band’ s song-writing partnership. The Smiths are regarded as one of the most important acts to emerge from 1980s British independent music. The Smiths signed to Rough Trade Records in 1983 and released their first album, The Smiths, in 1984. Their focus on a guitar, bass and drum sound, fusing 1960s rock and post-punk, was a rejection of the synth-pop sound predominant at the time. Several singles reached the top 20 of the UK Singles Chart, and all their studio albums reached the top five of the UK Albums Chart, including the number-one album Meat Is Murder (1985). They achieved mainstream success in Europe with The Queen Is Dead (1986) and Strangeways, Here We Come (1987), which both entered the top 20 of the European Albums Chart. This is the ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Olu's Teacher: A Story About Starting Nursery - Jamel C. Campbell

"Such a comforting and reassuring book for children who are anxious about their first day at nursery. It helps to prepare little ones for that special time." Trish Cooke, author of So Much"Gets to the heart of what it means to belong and why we need to see more male teachers in preschool... Gentle and reassuring, and more than enough to start conversations at home about feelings, empathy and acceptance." Ken Wilson-Max, creator of Astro Girl"A great teacher! A great book!" Michael Rosen, former Children''s LaureateOlu is about to start nursery and meet his teacher, Jay... But what will Jay be like? What if he has big sharp teeth like a dinosaur, wonders Olu, or breathes fire like a dragon?! His worries fly away when Jay greets him with a big smile, before reading stories, playing the guitar and making Olu feel right at home. Drawing on first-hand observations from Jamel C. Campbell, a highly respected Early Years consultant, this is a reassuring story about a child''s first experience of nursery or preschool for ages 3+.

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Do Not Open This Book Again - Andy Lee

But what will happen if you do?Young readers will love doing everything they are told not to and turning the pages to discover Monster's hilarious secret at the end of this funny picture book. Written by the Australian radio DJ and comedian, Andy Lee, this is a funny story for kids, big and small...

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Britain: One Million Years of the Human Story - Chris Stringer, Rob Dinnis

When did the first humans arrive in Britain? Where did they come from? And what did they look like? This is the amazing story of human life in Britain. It begins nearly one million years ago, during the earliest known human occupation, and reveals how humans have periodically lived there ever since.

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The Creation Records Story - David Cavanagh

''The greatest book ever written on British independent music'' Guardian''One of the best British music books of the last ten years'' MojoFounded by Alan McGee in 1983, Creation Records achieved notoriety as the home of Primal Scream, the Jesus and Mary Chain and other anti-Establishment acts. During the Britpop boom of the mid-90s, the astonishing success of Oasis brought Creation fame on the world stage. In 1999, however, McGee announced his shock departure as his label''s influence over a generation of British music came to a confusing and disappointing end. Containing interviews with Creation musicians, employees, supporters and detractors, this is the inside story of Creation Records - and of British music since the 1980s.

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To Rob A Bank Is An Honor - Lucio Urtubia

In 1981, Lucio Urtubia received a suitcase full of cash from Citibank executives, handed over the plates he''d used to forge 20 million dollars in traveler''s checks, and walked away a free man. This is the true story of the most famous Robin Hood of the twentieth century, a lifelong anarchist who robbed from the rich to give to liberation struggles the world round. Born to a poor family in the Basque Country, Urtubia was conscripted into Franco''s army before fleeing to exile in Paris, where he worked as a mason by day and collaborated with Catalonian anarchists by night. Soon, he was planning bank heists to fund the Spanish struggle, stealing weapons, and masterminding the escape of resistance fighters. Following the uprisings of May 1968, Urtubia opened a printshop, producing political pamphlets while secretly counterfeiting passports and workers'' pay cheques-until he hit on the scheme that would make him infamous. ''He who robs a thief is a thousand times forgiven!'' Urtubia declared. Over decades, he funneled support to such organisations as Italy''s Red Brigades, the West German Baader-Meinhof group, the Black Panthers in the US, and the ETA Basque separatists. Told with Urtubia''s free-flowing warmth and humour, To Rob ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Cerebral Palsy: A Story - Ilana Estelle

Living with cerebral palsy is enormously difficult. But what if you never knew you had it? This is the incredible story of Ilana Estelle. Born the second of premature twins, an hour apart, from a young age Ilana knew she was different, but for all the wrong reasons. A child of the 1960s, Ilana experienced first-hand the way that disability was, at the time, so often brushed under the carpet, not spoken about. Her constant physical and mental struggles made her feel isolated, alone, frustrated, and misunderstood... and it took 46 years for her to find out why. Part memoir, part motivational guide, this is Ilana''s open and honest journey from an angry, confused child, knowing something was wrong, not knowing what was wrong, what her disability was, or that there was a diagnosis—to the "real" her—a courageous woman using her experiences and lessons to create inspiring messages about mental and physical health, resilience and change.

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My Name Is Why

At the age of seventeen, after a childhood in a foster family followed by six years in care homes, Norman Greenwood was given his birth certificate. He learned that his real name was not Norman. It was Lemn Sissay. He was British and Ethiopian. And he learned that his mother had been pleading for his safe return to her since his birth.This is Lemn's story: a story of neglect and determination, misfortune and hope, cruelty and triumph.Sissay reflects on his childhood, self-expression and Britishness, and in doing so explores the institutional care system, race, family and the meaning of home. Written with all the lyricism and power you would expect from one of the nation's best-loved poets, this moving, frank and timely memoir is the result of a life spent asking questions, and a celebration of the redemptive power of creativity.

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The Umpire Is Out - Dale Scott, Rob Neyer

This is the fascinating story of Dale Scott’s umpiring career and his journey as a pioneer for LGBTQ people within baseball and across sports. Scott’s career as a professional baseball umpire spanned nearly forty years, including thirty-three in the Major Leagues, from 1985 to 2017.

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Is This Love? - C. E. Riley

''This is a book about the untidy, complicated underbelly of love and love''s end. Funny and true, wise and utterly authentic, you will recognise yourself over and over. I loved it'' Kit de Waal ''A deeply unsettling, but unputdownable account of a marriage unravelling. This book held me captivated with its wit, ambiguity and complexity'' Abi Morgan, creator of The SplitDid you mean to marry me?Did you understand the vows that we took? J''s wife has left, and J is trying to understand why. How could someone you loved so much, who claimed to love you once, just walk away? How could they send divorce papers accusing you of terrible things, when all you''ve ever done is tried to make them happy? Narrated by J in the days, weeks and months after the marriage collapses, and interspersed with the departed wife''s diary entries, Is This Love? is an addictive, deeply unsettling, and provocative novel of deception and betrayal, and passion turned to pain. As the story unfolds, and each character''s version of events undermines the other, all our assumptions about victimhood, agency, love and control are challenged - for we never know J''s gender. If we did, would it change ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Home That Love Built - Jessica Meserve

This is the wind that whipped and whirled. This is the lightning that zipped and zapped. This is the thunder that bombarded and blasted. And these are the animals... all soggy and sad. When a terrible storm tears through the forest, everything seems lost. Trees are toppled. Nests, nooks and burrows are destroyed. The animals are left with nothing but ruins. But then, a new home begins to grow - not an ordinary home, but one built from the efforts of every single animal in the forest. A home made not just of twigs and leaves, but of kindness, courage, and love. Told in a rhythmic, cumulative style and paired with breathtaking illustrations, The Home That Love Built is a powerful celebration of friendship, teamwork and rebuilding after loss. Children and adults alike will be drawn to its rich, poetic language and its empowering message of resilience. Perfect for fans of Our Tree, also by Jessica Meserve, Our Tower by Joseph Coelho, and The Invisible String by Patrice Karst, this touching tale is ideal for classrooms exploring big emotions like fear of change, sadness and grief. It's also a gentle, comforting story for bedtime snuggles - reminding children that even ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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This Is Why I Love You, Daddy - Maria S. Barbo

Filled with activities and simple prompts designed for little ones to express their love for Daddy, this guided journal is a keepsake you will cherish for years to come!Give the gift of quality time with Daddy on Father’s Day with this beautifully designed guided journal. Inside you''ll find a variety of activities, making it easy and fun for young children to participate. Unlike other journals, this book keeps writing prompts to a minimum, ensuring that kids can enjoy a stress-free and playful experience with Dad. The finished product will be a cherished keepsake, made to be treasured and revisited for years to come.This Is Why I Love You, Daddy is more than just a journal; it''s a meaningful gift and a creative outlet that celebrates the unique relationship between a father and his child. Durable, beautiful, and timeless, this journal is a lovely addition to any bookshelf, ensuring it remains a cherished snapshot of this chapter in your child’s story.Some of the unique activities include:Celebrating all the reasons Daddy loves you.Playing a game to learn Daddy’s favorite things.Drawing and documenting your best day ever.Designing Daddy''s outfit for work, vacation, and bedtime.Mapping out your neighborhood and marking your favorite spots.

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This Is Not a Ghost Story - Amerie

"A beautiful and subversive take on the afterlife, as razor-sharp as it is deeply moving." —Jamie Ford, New York Times bestselling author of The Many Daughters of Afong MoyGrammy-nominated singer-songwriter Amerie’s dazzling, satirical adult debut tells a compelling story of magical realism about a Black man who walks into the light…to find himself in Los Angeles, where he becomes an instant celebrity for being the first visible and verifiable ghost. John’s House provides all he needs. Surrounded by a vast, beautiful ocean under a void of sky, the House is John’s haven. He is alone, but never lonely; he is here now, but neither remembers nor longs for a before. In his House, John is safe and untroubled. But then a terrible shadow creature breaks in—and it wants him out. Pushed from the House, John falls into the light…And finds himself in modern-day Los Angeles, the first person to ever come back from the other side. Though he has no memory of his past life, or even how he died, everyone wants to know more about the Black man who has returned from the dead—is he the second coming? A hoax? Or something beyond explanation? Soon he has brand deals, ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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This Is How You Fall In Love - Anika Hussain

Zara and Adnan are just friends. Always have been, always will be. Even if they have to pretend to be girlfriend and boyfriend... Zara loves love in all forms: 90s romcoms and romance novels and grand sweeping gestures. And she's desperate to have her own great love story. Crucially, a real one. So when her best friend Adnan begs her to pretend to date him to cover up his new top-secret relationship, Zara is hesitant. This isn't the kind of thing she had in mind. But there's something in it for Zara too: making her parents, who love Adnan, happy might just stop them arguing for a while. She may not be getting her own love story, but she could save theirs. So Zara agrees and the act begins: after all, how different can pretending to be in a relationship with your best friend be to just hanging around with them like usual? Turns out, a lot. With fake dating comes fake hand-holding and fake kissing and real feelings... And when a new boy turns up in Zara's life, things get more confusing than ever.The course of true love never did run smooth, but Zara's love story is messier than ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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This Book is Not a Bedtime Story - Eoin McLaughlin

Renowned author Eoin McLaughlin and award-nominated illustrator Rob Starling join forces to create a hilarious, not-so-spooky tale! This book is NOT a bedtime story.It’s scary, strange and rather gory.Bedtime stories make you sleepy.This book won’t. It’s much too CREEPY.Except it isn''t… this book is told by a group of monsters who think they''re very scary, but in fact they''re not – they''re cute and cuddly. They try their hardest to scare you – in a haunted house, creepy wood, ghostly ship and darkest dark, but each time they fail! The problem is, these monsters aren''t at all spooky. They''re a bit silly, actually. And a bit cuddly. In fact, they share the insecurities and worries of us humans and all they want is a cosy, snoozy good night''s sleep.Despite the title of this book it really is a bedtime story. A brilliant tale that reassures children, makes them laugh and gets them ready for a peaceful night''s sleep.

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My Brother's Name is Jessica - John Boyne

''...this poignant and disarming story is full of heart and its crescendo will give you tingles'' Attitude Magazine ''Outstanding'' Irish ExaminerSam has known his sister Jessica all his life. Tonight is the first time they''re going to meet.Sam Waver has always been a loner: bullied, struggling at school, with parents who have very little time for him. The one person he has always been able to rely on is his beloved older sibling - but when they announce that they are transitioning, Sam''s life is thrown upside down. He''s convinced nothing will ever be the same again - but as Sam is about to discover, nothing is more constant than love.A moving and heartfelt portrait of one family''s journey to acceptance, from a master storyteller. ''A story with so much heart that the pages practically pulse. Both funny and moving... this is a must-read for all ages'' Irish Independent

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