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Women Like Us - Amanda Prowseová

Amanda Prowse has built a bestselling career on the lives of fictional women. Now she turns the pen on her own life.I guess the first question to ask is, what kind of woman am I? Well, you know those women who saunter into a room, immaculately coiffed and primped from head to toe?If you look behind her, you’ll see me.From her childhood, where there was no blueprint for success, to building a career as a bestselling novelist against all odds, Amanda Prowse explores what it means to be a woman in a world where popularity, slimness, beauty and youth are currency—and how she overcame all of that to forge her own path to happiness.Sometimes heartbreaking, often hilarious and always entirely relatable, Prowse details her early struggles with self-esteem and how she coped with the frustrating expectations others had of how she should live. Most poignantly, she delves into her toxic relationship with food, the hardest addiction she has ever known, and how she journeyed out the other side.One of the most candid memoirs you’re ever likely to read, Women Like Us provides welcome insight into how it is possible—against the odds—to overcome insecurity, body consciousness and the ubiquitous imposter syndrome ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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A Little Love - Amanda Prowseová

From the million-copy bestseller Amanda Prowse, the queen of heartbreak fiction.***Everybody needs a little love in their lives... Pru Plum is the celebrated owner of a famous Mayfair bakery. She wears Chanel and her hair is expensively cut. Few would believe that this elegant woman turned sixty-six last year. But Pru is not the confident, successful businesswoman she appears. She has done shameful things to get to where she is today. And she will do anything to protect the secrets of her past – especially when, for the first time in her life, she has finally fallen in love... From bestselling author Amanda Prowse, this is a story about love, loss and lies – and finding happiness before it''s too late. Amanda Prowse is the author of The Coordinates Of Loss and the no.1 bestsellers Perfect Daughter, My Husband''s Wife and What Have I Done?***Reviews for Amanda Prowse: ''Prowse handles her explosive subject with delicate skill... Deeply moving and inspiring'' - DAILY MAIL''Powerful and emotional family drama that packs a real punch'' - HEAT''A gut wrenching and absolutely brilliant read'' - IRISH SUN''Captivating, heartbreaking, superbly written'' - CLOSER''Very uplifting and positive, but you may still need a box (or two) ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Anna - Amanda Prowseová

From the million-copy bestseller Amanda Prowse, the queen of heartbreak fiction. Amanda Prowse is the author of The Coordinates Of Loss and the no.1 bestsellers Perfect Daughter, My Husband''s Wife and What Have I Done? This is an unforgettable romance about what happens when two very different people fall in love. Anna Cole grew up poor, but her mother''s love made her feel rich every day. Then her mother died, and Anna was sent to a care home. As a teenager, Anna vowed that one day, she would have children of her own, and create the happy, noisy family life she always craved. Then, one day, Anna meets Theo Montgomery in a lift. Theo has kind eyes, but a sad past. His family were rich, but his childhood was full of neglect. Theo can''t imagine bringing a child into this cruel world, but he does want a soulmate. Someone to love him unconditionally; someone with whom he can share his family''s wealth. Theo and Anna are two damaged souls, from two different worlds. Is their love for each other enough to let go of the pain of their pasts? Or will Anna and Theo break each other''s hearts? There are ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Clover's Child - Amanda Prowseová

From the multimillion copy bestseller Amanda Prowse, the queen of heartbreak fiction.***When eighteen-year-old Dot meets Sol, she feels that love has arrived at last. Solomon Arbuthnott is a man who can bring colour and warmth to her drab life in sixties London – and what''s more, he is a young, handsome soldier with excellent prospects. Someone who wants to give her everything she has dreamed of. Someone who can promise her blue skies, laughter, sun and always, always love. And for a while, life is truly like a song. They stroll hand-in-hand by the Serpentine, dance cheek-to-cheek in Soho''s smoky bars, and begin to plan their idyllic future, growing old together in Sol''s ancestral home on the island of St Lucia. But this is 1961. East End girls don''t date West Indian boys, let alone fall in love with them and leave the country. They stay at home and live the life their parents planned for them. Even if it leaves them lonelier than they ever thought possible. Even if it rips their heart in two...Amanda Prowse is the author of The Coordinates Of Loss and the no.1 bestsellers Perfect Daughter, My Husband''s Wife and What Have I Done?***Reviews for ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Poppy Day - Amanda Prowseová

''This romantic story of courage and determination is simply captivating.'' - CLOSER***From the million-copy bestseller Amanda Prowse, the queen of heartbreak fiction.Ever since hairdresser Poppy Day married her childhood sweetheart, Mart, she''s been deliriously happy. Now Mart is fighting in Afghanistan, and Poppy is counting the days until he returns. It takes one knock at the door to rip Poppy''s world apart. Mart has been taken hostage, and it''s too dangerous for the army to rescue him. Poppy is determined to bring him home herself. But her journey will lead her to a heartbreaking dilemma. What price will she pay to save the man she loves? This is a gripping story of loss and courage from an author who knows what it is like to be the one left behind.Amanda Prowse is the author of The Coordinates Of Loss and the no.1 bestsellers Perfect Daughter, My Husband''s Wife and What Have I Done?*** Reviews for Amanda Prowse: ''Prowse handles her explosive subject with delicate skill... Deeply moving and inspiring'' - DAILY MAIL''Powerful and emotional family drama that packs a real punch'' - HEAT''A gut wrenching and absolutely brilliant read'' - IRISH SUN''Captivating, heartbreaking, superbly written'' - CLOSER''Very uplifting and positive, ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Another Love - Amanda Prowseová

From the multimillion copy bestseller Amanda Prowse, the queen of heartbreak fiction. ***In the early years, she was happy. Romilly loved her stunning house, her kind husband and gorgeous daughter. Sure, life was sometimes exhausting – but nothing that a large glass of wine at the end of the day couldn''t fix. But then a glass of wine became a bottle; one bottle became two. Once, Romilly''s family were everything to her. Now, after years of hiding the drinking, she must finally admit that she has found another love... ***Reviews for Amanda Prowse: ''Prowse handles her explosive subject with delicate skill... Deeply moving and inspiring'' DAILY MAIL. ''Powerful and emotional family drama that packs a real punch'' HEAT. ''A gut wrenching and absolutely brilliant read'' IRISH SUN. ''Captivating, heartbreaking, superbly written'' CLOSER. ''Very uplifting and positive, but you may still need a box (or two) of tissues'' HELLO. ''An emotional, unputdownable read'' RED. ''Prowse writes gritty, contemporary stories but always with an uplifting message of hope'' SUNDAY INDEPENDENT.

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What Have I Done? - Amanda Prowseová

A heart-wrenching story from the multimillion copy bestseller Amanda Prowse, the queen of heartbreak fiction.***Kathryn Brooker is the headmaster''s wife. While her husband spends his days disciplining unruly teenagers in the grand halls of Mountbriers Academy, Kathryn spends hers baking scones for her son''s cricket match in a beautiful cottage in the manicured school grounds. In the evenings, when her husband strides home to compliment her cooking and kiss her hello – ignoring jokes from their children about grown-up lovebirds – Kathryn Brooker is the very picture of a fulfilled wife and mother. Anyone who peered through the downstairs sash window at the four figures sat easily around their scrubbed-pine kitchen table would see a happy family without a care in the world. They would envy Kathryn and her perfect life. But they would be wrong. Kathryn is trapped in a nightmare. And she is about to do something to change it. Something only a truly desperate woman would do...*** Reviews for Amanda Prowse: ''Prowse handles her explosive subject with delicate skill... Deeply moving and inspiring'' DAILY MAIL. ''Powerful and emotional family drama that packs a real punch'' HEAT. ''A gut wrenching and absolutely brilliant read'' IRISH SUN. ''Captivating, heartbreaking, ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Something Quite Beautiful - Amanda Prowseová

Seven powerful, gripping short stories from bestselling author, Amanda Prowse.''If you have not discovered Amanda Prowse yet you are in for a real treat... Full of incident and real characters'' Rascals of LondonCollection includes:Something Quite Beautiful, The Game, Ten Pound Ticket, Imogen''s Baby, Miss Potterton''s Birthday Tea, A Christmas Wish and Mr Portobollo''s Morning Paper.Susie has just arrived in Australia. She is clutching a newborn baby, but she has no wedding ring on her left hand. With no money, and no hope, how can she turn her life around?Gemma Peters, a happy-go-lucky teenager has disappeared without trace. Where has she gone? Why has she been lying to her family? And, most importantly, will she ever come home?Twenty-four-year-old Imogen longs for a baby. She knows it''s hard to raise a child alone, but Imogen is also blind. Can she overcome life''s challenges and have the baby she longs for?Funny, heart-warming and moving, these seven short stories are the perfect excuse for a bit of me-time.

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Will You Remember Me? - Amanda Prowseová

From the million-copy bestseller Amanda Prowse, the queen of heartbreak fiction. ***How do you say goodbye to your family for the last time? Poppy Day is thirty-two and married to her childhood sweetheart. She''s a full-time mum of two gorgeous children and loves her homely little cottage in the countryside. It''s the life she aways wanted. But Poppy is so busy caring for others she hasn''t noticed how tired she is, or the menacing lump growing on her breast. It''s unthinkable that cancer could defeat such a strong and amazing woman. But life doesn''t always give you what you deserve... ***Reviews for Amanda Prowse: ''Prowse handles her explosive subject with delicate skill... Deeply moving and inspiring'' DAILY MAIL. ''Powerful and emotional family drama that packs a real punch'' HEAT. ''A gut wrenching and absolutely brilliant read'' IRISH SUN. ''Captivating, heartbreaking, superbly written'' CLOSER. ''Very uplifting and positive, but you may still need a box (or two) of tissues'' HELLO. ''An emotional, unputdownable read'' RED. ''Prowse writes gritty, contemporary stories but always with an uplifting message of hope'' SUNDAY INDEPENDENT.

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Christmas for One - Amanda Prowseová

An irresistible festive treat from multimillion copy bestseller Amanda Prowse. ***Can you ever find love twice?As a child, Meg always dreamed of the perfect Christmas... This year, she can make it come true for her own little boy. There will be turkey and all the trimmings, a glittering tree, and a stocking hung up by a roaring fire. Who cares if there''s no devoted husband in the picture? She and Lucas will be just fine on their own.But then a chance meeting with a stranger in New York unravels everything she''s planned. Will Meg finally get everything she wished for? Or will she be alone this Christmas after all?***Reviews for Amanda Prowse:''If you love JoJo Moyes and Freya North, you''ll love this. There''s no shortage of books with Christmas in the title, but this family-focused story stands out from the rest'' Closer''Magical'' Now Magazine''A lively romance with emotional depth'' My Weekly''A heartwarming novel to read in the run-up to Christmas – hot, balmy beaches herald the festive season on one side of the world, and light dustings of snow on the other side'' Tripfiction''A sweet, humorous snapshot of a romance... Will elicit a sigh and a smile'' New York Journal ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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A Mother's Story - Amanda Prowseová

From the multimillion copy bestseller Amanda Prowse, the queen of heartbreak fiction.***I deserve all this because I did the worst thing a woman can do. The very worst. Jessica''s wedding was like a fairytale. Her dress strewn with crystals. Her dad made a tearful speech. Her husband Matthew declared himself the luckiest man alive. But when their beautiful baby girl is born, Jessica is gripped by panic. She can''t tell anyone how she feels. Even when her life starts to spiral out of control... This is her story. A mother''s story.***Reviews for Amanda Prowse: ''Prowse handles her explosive subject with delicate skill... Deeply moving and inspiring'' DAILY MAIL. ''Powerful and emotional family drama that packs a real punch'' HEAT. ''A gut wrenching and absolutely brilliant read'' IRISH SUN. ''Captivating, heartbreaking, superbly written'' CLOSER. ''Very uplifting and positive, but you may still need a box (or two) of tissues'' HELLO. ''An emotional, unputdownable read'' RED. ''Prowse writes gritty, contemporary stories but always with an uplifting message of hope'' SUNDAY INDEPENDENT.

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I Won't Be Home for Christmas - Amanda Prowseová

An irresistible festive treat from multimillion copy bestseller Amanda Prowse. ***While her free-spirited daughter travels the world, Vivienne prepares for a lonely Christmas in Bristol, with her best friend Ellen and her ancient dog Bob.Then a letter arrives that changes everything. Vivienne''s daughter is getting married in New Zealand, and she wants her mum and Ellen by her side.Out on the rugged coast of Tutukaka, the sea sparkles, romance beckons – and Vivienne falls under the spell of another life. Will she leave everything she holds dear for a chance at happiness? Or will her daughter be the only one to fall in love this Christmas?***Reviews for Amanda Prowse: ''If you love JoJo Moyes and Freya North, you''ll love this. There''s no shortage of books with Christmas in the title, but this family-focused story stands out from the rest'' Closer''Magical'' Now Magazine''A lively romance with emotional depth'' My Weekly''A heartwarming novel to read in the run-up to Christmas – hot, balmy beaches herald the festive season on one side of the world, and light dustings of snow on the other side'' Tripfiction''A sweet, humorous snapshot of a romance... Will elicit a sigh and a smile'' New York Journal of Books

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Theo - Amanda Prowseová

From the multimillion copy bestseller Amanda Prowse, the queen of heartbreak fiction. ***This is an unforgettable romance about what happens when two very different people fall in love. Theo Montgomery grew up in a rich family where he had all the toys and trinkets money could buy. But his childhood was full of neglect and he was bullied at school. Now he is an adult, he longs to find a soulmate. Someone who understands him. Someone who will love him unconditionally. Then, one day, Theo meets Anna Cole in a lift. Anna grew up in a care home, and has always wanted to create the noisy family life she never had. She brings love and laughter into Theo''s life. But she wants a baby, and Theo can''t imagine bringing a child into this cruel world... Theo and Anna are two damaged souls, from two different worlds. Is their love for each other enough to let go of the pain of their pasts? Or will Anna and Theo break each others'' hearts? There are multiple sides to every love story. This is Theo''s. ***Reviews for Amanda Prowse: ''Prowse handles her explosive subject with delicate skill... Deeply moving and inspiring'' DAILY MAIL. ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Perfect Daughter - Amanda Prowseová

From the multimillion copy bestseller Amanda Prowse, the queen of heartbreak fiction. ***Once upon a time, Jacks Morgan had dreams. She would have a career and travel the world. She would own a house on the beach, and spend long nights with her boyfriend strolling under the stars. But life had other ideas. First Martha came along, then Jonty. Then her mother moved in, and now their little terrace is bursting at the seams. Jacks gave up on her dreams to look after her family. If only, just for once, her family would look after her... ***Reviews for Amanda Prowse: ''Prowse handles her explosive subject with delicate skill... Deeply moving and inspiring'' DAILY MAIL. ''Powerful and emotional family drama that packs a real punch'' HEAT. ''A gut wrenching and absolutely brilliant read'' IRISH SUN. ''Captivating, heartbreaking, superbly written'' CLOSER. ''Very uplifting and positive, but you may still need a box (or two) of tissues'' HELLO. ''An emotional, unputdownable read'' RED. ''Prowse writes gritty, contemporary stories but always with an uplifting message of hope'' SUNDAY INDEPENDENT.

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The Second Chance Cafe - Amanda Prowseová

An irresistible festive treat from million-copy bestseller Amanda Prowse.***Can you ever find love twice? Bea doesn''t believe in second chances. As a widow, she feels like she will be alone forever. She buries her grief in hard work, and soon the deli she runs in Sydney, Australia, has a reputation for the best carrot cake in town.But then an email from a cafe-owner in Edinburgh leads her to take a trip to Scotland in the depths of winter. There, transported by the twinkling lights and falling snow of a traditional Christmas, Bea is drawn back to a secret past – and a secret love – that she has long ago tried to forget...***Praise for Amanda Prowse: ''If you love JoJo Moyes and Freya North, you''ll love this. There''s no shortage of books with Christmas in the title, but this family-focused story stands out from the rest'' Closer''Magical'' Now Magazine''A lively romance with emotional depth'' My Weekly''A heartwarming novel to read in the run-up to Christmas – hot, balmy beaches herald the festive season on one side of the world, and light dustings of snow on the other side'' Tripfiction''A sweet, humorous snapshot of a romance... Will elicit a sigh and ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Anna - Amanda Prowseová

From the million-copy bestseller Amanda Prowse, the queen of heartbreak fiction. ***This is an unforgettable romance about what happens when two very different people fall in love. Anna Cole grew up poor, but her mother''s love made her feel rich every day. Then her mother died, and Anna was sent to a care home. As a teenager, Anna vowed that one day, she would have children of her own, and create the happy, noisy family life she always craved. Then, one day, Anna meets Theo Montgomery in a lift. Theo has kind eyes, but a sad past. His family were rich, but his childhood was full of neglect. Theo can''t imagine bringing a child into this cruel world, but he does want a soulmate. Someone to love him unconditionally; someone with whom he can share his family''s wealth. Theo and Anna are two damaged souls, from two different worlds. Is their love for each other enough to let go of the pain of their pasts? Or will Anna and Theo break each other''s hearts? There are multiple sides to every love story. This is Anna''s.*** Reviews for Amanda Prowse: ''Prowse handles her explosive subject with delicate skill... Deeply moving and ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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My Husband's Wife - Amanda Prowseová

From the multimillion copy bestseller Amanda Prowse, the queen of heartbreak fiction. ***Once a week, Rosie Tipcott counts her blessings. She goes to sit on her favourite bench on the north Devon cliffs, and thanks her lucky stars for her wonderful husband, her mischievous young daughters, and her neat little house by the sea. She vows to dedicate every waking hour to making her family happy. But then her husband unexpectedly leaves her for another woman and takes the children. Now she must ask the question: what is left in her life? Can Rosie find the strength to rebuild herself? More importantly, does she even want to? ***Reviews for Amanda Prowse: ''Prowse handles her explosive subject with delicate skill... Deeply moving and inspiring'' DAILY MAIL. ''Powerful and emotional family drama that packs a real punch'' HEAT. ''A gut wrenching and absolutely brilliant read'' IRISH SUN. ''Captivating, heartbreaking, superbly written'' CLOSER. ''Very uplifting and positive, but you may still need a box (or two) of tissues'' HELLO. ''An emotional, unputdownable read'' RED. ''Prowse writes gritty, contemporary stories but always with an uplifting message of hope'' SUNDAY INDEPENDENT.

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Three-and-a-Half Heartbeats - Amanda Prowseová

From the multimillion copy bestseller Amanda Prowse, the queen of heartbreak fiction. ***Grace and Tom Penderford are the luckiest people alive. They have a wonderful marriage, a comfortable life and a beautiful baby girl, Chloe. Then, in a heartbeat, happiness becomes despair, and their lives change forever. When three-year-old Chloe falls ill and dies, Tom and Grace''s world is ripped apart. As their family of three becomes two, they must find a way to mend each other''s broken hearts... and save their marriage, if they can. ***Reviews for Amanda Prowse: ''Prowse handles her explosive subject with delicate skill... Deeply moving and inspiring'' DAILY MAIL. ''Powerful and emotional family drama that packs a real punch'' HEAT. ''A gut wrenching and absolutely brilliant read'' IRISH SUN. ''Captivating, heartbreaking, superbly written'' CLOSER. ''Very uplifting and positive, but you may still need a box (or two) of tissues'' HELLO. ''An emotional, unputdownable read'' RED. ''Prowse writes gritty, contemporary stories but always with an uplifting message of hope'' SUNDAY INDEPENDENT.

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Something Quite Beautiful - Amanda Prowseová

Seven powerful, gripping short stories from bestselling author, Amanda Prowse.''If you have not discovered Amanda Prowse yet you are in for a real treat... Full of incident and real characters'' Rascals of LondonCollection includes:Something Quite Beautiful, The Game, Ten Pound Ticket, Imogen''s Baby, Miss Potterton''s Birthday Tea, A Christmas Wish and Mr Portobollo''s Morning Paper.Susie has just arrived in Australia. She is clutching a newborn baby, but she has no wedding ring on her left hand. With no money, and no hope, how can she turn her life around?Gemma Peters, a happy-go-lucky teenager has disappeared without trace. Where has she gone? Why has she been lying to her family? And, most importantly, will she ever come home?Twenty-four-year-old Imogen longs for a baby. She knows it''s hard to raise a child alone, but Imogen is also blind. Can she overcome life''s challenges and have the baby she longs for?Funny, heart-warming and moving, these seven short stories are the perfect excuse for a bit of me-time.

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This One Life - Amanda Prowseová

From multimillion-copy bestselling author Amanda Prowse, comes an emotionally compelling story that asks: what makes you happier – the life you’re given, or the one you choose?She wants it all. But life has other plans…After years of hard work, Madeleine’s life is very nearly perfect. She’s about to move to LA to pursue her dream job—and there’s a new man on the scene too. But when her mother falls ill, pulling her back to the world she’s tried so hard to leave behind, the repercussions of a life-changing decision Madeleine made seven years ago resurface, threatening to jeopardise everything she’s worked for. Faced with the promise of her new life, and the pull of her old, she has to ask herself some tough questions: was what she did then right for her family? How do you know when it’s okay to put yourself first? And what’s the cost of happiness?Heartfelt, provocative and emotional, this is a gripping look at the choices women have to make, and whether we really can have it all…

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Kitty - Amanda Prowseová

From Amanda Prowse, queen of heartbreak fiction, comes a gorgeous story of finding love when you've given up hope. Previously titled 'How to Fall in Love Again'

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The Idea of You - Amanda Prowseová

What if the one thing you want is the only thing you can’t have?With her fortieth birthday approaching, Lucy Carpenter thinks she finally has it all: a wonderful new husband, Jonah, a successful career and the chance of a precious baby of her own. Life couldn’t be more perfect. But becoming parents proves much harder to achieve than Lucy and Jonah imagined, and when Jonah’s teenage daughter Camille comes to stay with them, she becomes a constant reminder of what Lucy doesn’t have. Jonah’s love and support are unquestioning, but Lucy’s struggles with work and her own failing dreams begin to take their toll. With Camille’s presence straining the bonds of Lucy’s marriage even further, Lucy suddenly feels herself close to losing everything…This heart-wrenchingly poignant family drama from bestselling author Amanda Prowse asks the question: in today’s hectic world, what does it mean to be a mother?

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Life as Planned - Amanda Prowseová

From bestselling author Amanda Prowse comes a spellbinding story about two sisters, one choice—and a lifetime of consequences…For identical twins Remy and Ashleigh, everything changes with one childhood decision. A simple act of love that unwittingly alters the paths they will both walk—an act of love that will echo through decades…As the years unfold, their lives take dramatically different courses. Ashleigh soars through a glittering London career with the perfect house and family, but beneath her success lies a gnawing truth: her whole life is built on a lie. Meanwhile, Remy stays close to home, finding joy in simple pleasures, yet forever feeling the weight of being ‘the other twin’—the one who didn’t shine. Both sisters long for the uncomplicated closeness they once shared, but can they find their way back to each other? And after a lifetime shaped by that single childhood choice, is it too late to become the people they were meant to be?This emotionally compelling story asks challenging questions about paths not taken, and about making peace with the life you have, rather than the one you might have expected.

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The Girl in the Corner - Amanda Prowseová

From bestselling author Amanda Prowse comes the poignant tale of a woman who has always been there for her family. But will they be there for her?Rae-Valentine and Howard were childhood sweethearts. They’ve shared twenty-five peaceful years since they were brought together by Dolly, Howard’s larger-than-life sister. But now, on the night of their wedding anniversary, Howard reveals a shocking betrayal that leaves Rae reeling.Heartbroken, she takes Dolly on her would-be anniversary trip to Antigua and the two women drink and dance and talk like they haven’t in years. But in the break from real life, Rae realises her choices have always been made for her, and suddenly she’s questioning not only her fragile marriage but also her one-sided friendships. Is she really the pushover everyone else sees?When Howard comes looking for reconciliation, Rae has a choice to make: keep the peace, as she always has, or put herself first for once and find out who she really is.

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Picking up the Pieces - Amanda Prowseová

In this heart-warming story from million copy bestselling author Amanda Prowse, Nora has given up on finding happiness. But has it been waiting for her all along?As Nora and her British Army officer husband, Gordy, pack up yet another home and leave the sun of Cyprus for the drizzle of England, she can’t shake a feeling of regret—at her failure to follow her own dreams, but also, if she’s honest, at having ended up an officer’s wife at all, drifting through a life of temporary homes and temporary relationships.Since losing her parents at a young age, Nora’s life has been lacking an anchor: someone or something to make her feel secure. Her marriage has been her only permanent relationship, and just as even that appears to be fizzling out, a tragedy forces Nora into the role of legal guardian to her seven-year-old nephew, Ted. Faced suddenly with a responsibility she never dreamed of, how can Nora possibly offer the boy the kind of unconditional love he deserves, when she’s never experienced it for herself?But as she navigates the precarious and unfamiliar world of parenthood, Nora begins to see herself through Ted’s eyes, as someone worthy of love and even joy. ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Prison Doctor: Women Inside - Dr Amanda Brown

From the Sunday Times bestselling author Dr Amanda Brown.Insights into the world of a Prison Doctor, this time taking us deeper into the walls of Bronzefield, the UK’s biggest women’s prison.From the drug addicts who call Amanda ‘the mother I never had’ to the women who’ve pushed back at domestic abuse, to women close to release in their 70s, who just want to stay in the place that they’ve always known, these are stories that are heartbreaking, harrowing and heart-warming. Amanda listens, prescribes, and does what she can. After all, she’s their doctor.

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Three-and-a-Half Heartbeats - Amanda Prowseová

Grace and Tom Penderford had a strong marriage, a comfortable home in the English countryside and a healthy baby girl, Chloe. They were happy. They were normal. But soon after Chloe turns three, tragedy strikes when a disease called sepsis claims the life of their daughter, devastating their small family. The Penderfords had never heard of sepsis - a cruel, indiscriminate disease that takes a life somewhere in the world every three and a half seconds. Now, with their world crumbling, they must mend each others broken hearts... and try to save their marriage if they can. Sepsis is a potentially life threatening condition, however it can be easily treated if caught early enough. Help keep others safe by learning the symptoms of sepsis and spread the word on to look out for. To find out more about sepsis, please visit www.sepsistrust.org. REVIEWS: 'A powerful and emotional work of fiction with a unique twist - a practical lesson in how to spot a fatal, but often treatable disease' Piers Morgan, CNN presenter. 'A truly amazing piece of drama about a condition that could affect any one of us in a heartbeat. Every mother should read this book' Danielle Lineker, actor. ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Poppy Day - Amanda Prowseová

Ever since hairdresser Poppy Day married her childhood sweetheart, Mart, she''s been deliriously happy. Now Mart is fighting in Afghanistan, and Poppy is counting the days until he returns.It takes one knock at the door to rip Poppy''s world apart. Mart has been taken hostage, and it''s too dangerous for the army to rescue him. Poppy is determined to bring him home herself. But her journey will lead her to a heartbreaking dilemma. What price will she pay to save the man she loves? This is a gripping story of loss and courage from an author who knows what it is like to be the one left behind.

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The Day She Came Back - Amanda Prowseová

From the bestselling author of The Girl in the Corner comes a story that asks: how do you forgive the family that lied to you, and love the mum you never had?When her loving, free-spirited grandmother Primrose passes away, Victoria is bereft, yet resilient—she has survived tragedy before. But even her strength is tested when a mysterious woman attends Prim’s funeral and claims to be the mother Victoria thought was dead.As the two women get to know each other and Victoria begins to learn more about her past, it becomes clear that her beloved grandmother had been keeping life-changing secrets from her. Desperate for answers, she still struggles to trust anyone to tell her the truth.To live a full and happy life, Victoria knows she must not only uncover the truth, but find a way to forgive her family. But after so many years, is trusting them even possible?

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Wives Like Us - Sykes Plum

''Outrageously Jilly Cooperesque'' Sunday Times Style *Take a grand English country house, one (heartbroken) American divorcée, three rich wives, two tycoons, and one (bereaved) butler; put them all into the blender and out comes the impossibly funny Wives Like Us.Welcome to the rose-strewn county of Oxfordshire and the Cotswold villages of Little Bottom, Middle Bottom, Great Bottom, and Monkton Bottom, recently annexed by a glittering new breed of female: the Country Princess.Following a ghastly row about a missing suite of diamonds, Tata Hawkins has flounced out of Monkton Bottom Manor with her daughter, Minty, and Executive Butler Ian Palmer in tow, decamping to the Old Coach House to teach her husband, Bryan, a lesson.But things don’t go to plan: Bryan disappears to Venice with a bikini designer; Selby Fairfax, the glamorous American divorcée who has inherited the beautiful estate next door, refuses Tata’s neighborly overtures; and Tata’s very best friends, Fernanda Ovington-Williams and Sophie Thompson, are distracted by their own heartaches. Worst of all, Ian has nowhere to store his collection of vintage Gucci loafers.With the help of a pig farmeress moonlighting as a personal assistant, a male model moonlighting as a stable hand, and a London barrister moonlighting as ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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New Order: Thieves Like Us - LP (9029566589)

LP vinyl - V rámci reediční kampaně jsou k dispozici čtyři dvanáctipalcové singly britské post punkové a new wave skupiny New Order. Jedním z nich je Thieves Like Us z roku 1983, pojmenovaný podle stejnojmenného filmu Roberta Altmana z roku 1974. V rámci reediční kampaně jsou k dispozici čtyři dvanáctipalcové singly britské post punkové a new wave skupiny New Order. Jedním z nich je Thieves Like Us z roku 1983, pojmenovaný podle stejnojmenného filmu Roberta Altmana z roku 1974. Nahrávka byla u příležitosti tohoto vydání nově zremasterována. Jedna ze zásadních kapel britské hudební historie vznikla v roce 1980. Po smrti zpěváka Iana Curtise ji založili zbylí členové legendárních Joy Division. New Order zpočátku kombinovali post-punk s elektronikou, později experimentovali hlavně s tím, co nabízela moderní technika. Jejich hit Blue Monday z roku 1983 je dodnes nejprodávanějším dvanáctipalcovým singlem všech dob. Obsah: LP1 Thieves Like Us (2020...

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Millions Like Us - Virginia Nicholson

In Millions Like Us Virginia Nicholson tells the story of the women''s Second World War, through a host of individual women''s experiences. We tend to see the Second World War as a man''s war, featuring Spitfire crews and brave deeds on the Normandy beaches. But in conditions of "Total War" millions of women - in the Services and on the Home Front - demonstrated that they were cleverer, more broad-minded and altogether more complex than anyone had ever guessed. Millions Like Us tells the story of how these women loved, suffered, laughed, grieved and dared; how they re-made their world in peacetime. And how they would never be the same again ...''Vividly entertaining, uplifting and humbling, Millions Like Us deserves to be a bestseller'' Bel Mooney, The Daily Mail''Passionate, fascinating, profoundly sympathetic'' Artemis Cooper, Evening Standard Virginia Nicholson was born in Newcastle-upon-Tyne and grew up in Yorkshire and Sussex. She studied at Cambridge University and lived abroad in France and Italy, then worked as a documentary researcher for BBC Television. Her books include the acclaimed social history Among the Bohemians - Experiments in Living 1900-1939, and Singled Out - How Two Million Women Survived Without Men after the First World ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Wives Like Us - Sykes Plum

Wives Like Us made me laugh so hard I actually knocked over my lamp. Can a book be so wickedly smart, so effortless, so chic and hilarious that you would stumble through the night to find a new lightbulb just so you can keep reading way past your bedtime? In a word, yes." Kevin KwanTake a grand English country house, one(heartbroken) American divorcee, three rich wives, twotycoons, a pair of miniature sausage dogs and one(bereaved)butler;put them all into the blender and out comes the impossibly funny romantic comedyWives Like Us, the new novel from the best-selling author ofBergdorf BlondesandParty Girls Die In Pearls, Plum Sykes.If you think the English countryside is all green wellies, muddy Land Rovers and grey-haired ladies in tweed, then you've never visited 'The Bottoms.'Welcome to the rose-strewn county of Oxfordshire, and the tony Cotswold villages of Little Bottom, Middle Bottom, Great Bottom, and Monkton Bottom, recently annexed by a glittering new breed of female in this witty social satire: the Country Princess.Following a ghastly row about a missing suite of diamonds, Tata Hawkins has flounced out of Monkton Bottom Manor with her daughter, Minty, and Executive Butler Ian Palmer in tow, decamping to The Old Coach ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Wives Like Us - Sykes Plum

''Outrageously Jilly Cooperesque'' Sunday Times StyleReaders love Wives Like Us...''I devoured this in one day'' *****''Gloriously good fun'' *****''Absolutely delightful'' *****No one knows better than Ian Palmer – Executive Butler – that social position is everything in the rose-strewn Cotswolds.So when his boss, Tata Hawkins, flounces out of her (new-build) manor house after a row with husband Bryan, Ian is alarmed: for one thing, if Tata is on the social slide downwards, that means he is too; for another, he’s lost his home and has nowhere to store his prized collection of vintage Gucci loafers; even worse, a vacuum among the Country Princess set has opened up for a new Queen Bee.With the old-money Pennybacker-Hoare sisters plotting to rid ‘their’ county of Tata and her ilk, a bikini influencer on the prowl for a husband just like Mr. Hawkins, a glamorous American divorcee threatening to steal Tata''s crown, and the heiress-next-door threatening to steal Ian, the Cotswolds are in chaos.Can Ian restore Tata’s country crown and reinstate her to the comforts of the Manor?‘A forensically well-observed narrative . . . a shiny satirette of country living where everyone is unmuddied but filthy rich.’ The Times‘It may finally be time for ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Moms Like Us - Jordan Roter

Set in the cutthroat and neck-lifted world of private school parenting in Los Angeles, Moms Like Us is a comedic cautionary tale about how far mothers will go to protect their children, and their secrets.That someone might end up dead at the Palms SchoolÂ’s annual glamping trip in Santa Barbara wasnÂ’t far-fetched. Taking city people into the woods was begging for murder. What was surprising was how far these mothers would go to cover it up.Meet our moms: Milly craves recognition from her mommunity for devoting herself to the school; Jillian is terrified that her daughter wonÂ’t get into their preferred private middle school, or any school; Dawn just returned to LA after being banished with her canceled husband and their son, and wants her old life back; and Heather, who secretly engineered DawnÂ’s husbandÂ’s fall from grace, is shocked that they have returned and, worse, are up for membership at her private tennis club. Over her dead body.In the ferocious, manicured world of the wealthy and well intentioned, how long can secrets stay hidden, and how far will these women go to protect their children, their reputations, and their darkest desires?

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Different Like Us! - Margaret Rooke

Welcome to Different Like Us!, the book that explores how being different helps shape our world.Sharing the stories of more than 40 children from across the globe, this book celebrates their strength and joys, without shying away from the tough stuff that''s part of the package. Reading their words will help you identify your own strengths and work out how your unique qualities and experiences can drive you forwards.Along the way you will meet· Cora, aged 10, whose painful medical condition has led to a special bravery that has shaped her life.· Afua, aged 14, who has sickle cell, and explains how she came to accept her condition. She talks about the tips and tricks she uses to stay positive.· Jensen, aged 10, who has hearing loss and has taught his school sign language.· Kais, aged 9, who escaped from two wars, and has grown to see his new friends as a second family.· Aidan, aged 13, who talks about dealing with the grief of losing his father.Plus others who have been bullied, who stammer, who have sight loss, who are autistic, have ADHD, dyslexia, Tourette''s or epilepsy, who have parents in prison, and many more.

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Moms Like Us - Jordan Roter

Set in the cutthroat and neck-lifted world of private school parenting in Los Angeles, Moms Like Us is a comedic cautionary tale about how far mothers will go to protect their children, and their secrets.That someone might end up dead at the Palms SchoolÂ’s annual glamping trip in Santa Barbara wasnÂ’t far-fetched. Taking city people into the woods was begging for murder. What was surprising was how far these mothers would go to cover it up.Meet our moms: Milly craves recognition from her mommunity for devoting herself to the school; Jillian is terrified that her daughter wonÂ’t get into their preferred private middle school, or any school; Dawn just returned to LA after being banished with her canceled husband and their son, and wants her old life back; and Heather, who secretly engineered DawnÂ’s husbandÂ’s fall from grace, is shocked that they have returned and, worse, are up for membership at her private tennis club. Over her dead body.In the ferocious, manicured world of the wealthy and well intentioned, how long can secrets stay hidden, and how far will these women go to protect their children, their reputations, and their darkest desires?

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Friends Like Us: Betty - Jenny McLachlan

Betty is clueless about boys and her only kiss so far has been with her cat! So when she notices fabulously hot new boy Toby at school, she needs guidance urgently. If only her best friend was actually speaking to her at the moment! More than ever, Betty wishes her mum was still around to advise her, but she did at least leave some secret letters in the attic for just such a moment. Will that be enough to help Betty learn how to fall in love - and who to fall for?One of four connected books about best friends - don''t miss the rest of the Friends Like Us series: Bea, Kat and Pearl.*Note: this book was originally published with the title Love Bomb.

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Friends Like Us: Bea - Jenny McLachlan

A TV dance competition has come to town. Bea loves dancing but can she overcome her shyness in time to enter? It wouldn''t be so bad if her best friend hadn''t ditched her to join a dance group formed by their school''s ultimate Mean Girl, Pearl. When Bea''s nan arranges for her to learn to jive, Bea is surprised to find she loves it. And even more shocked to discover that she might feel the same way about her new dance partner Ollie. BUT he''s supposed to be going out with Pearl ... Now Bea''s fighting for more than just a place in the competition final. One of four connected books about best friends - don''t miss the rest of the Friends Like Us series: Betty, Kat and Pearl.*Note: this book was originally published with the title Flirty Dancing.

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Friends Like Us: Pearl - Jenny McLachlan

Pearl has never cared to be nice. In fact, pretty much everyone agrees she’s the exact opposite. Only her oldest friends - Bea, Betty, and Kat - see her better side. It''s no secret that Pearl loves to be the centre of attention, so with a starring role in the school production of Romeo & Juliet up for grabs, Pearl does everything she can to win it.Then new girl Hoshi arrives. Hoshi is beautiful, effortlessly charming, and even nice! Naturally, she immediately is cast as Juliet. A furious Pearl’s worst instincts come out and she decides to ruin Hoshi’s life. When her friends disapprove, however, Pearl must decide if sweet revenge is really worth risking all the trust she worked so hard to build with them. She just can''t get thoughts of Hoshi out of her head - and it''s not always getting even that''s on her mind ...One of four connected books about best friends – don’t miss the rest of the Friends Like Us Series: Bea, Betty and Kat.*Note: This book was originally published with the title Star Struck.

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HEAVEN LOOKS LIKE US

A love letter to Palestinian ancestors, their descendants, and their land, to all anti-colonial and anti-imperialist struggles, to a history that will never be forgotten, and to a future in which there thrives a free, free Palestine.Poetry has always served as a mode of resistance in Palestinian culture. In defiance of dispossession and decades of military siege, of a nakba that never ended, of historical and cultural obfuscation, of unrelenting violence and thousands of martyred people, the “power to narrate,” as Edward Said wrote, remains a necessary tool for self-determination. The poems collected here reclaim that power, bridging borders, languages, and generations to forge new conversations around resistance and liberation.HEAVEN LOOKS LIKE US is a battle-cry against the annihilation of a people. As Palestinian history remains haunted by exile, violence, and grief, so, too, are the poems in this anthology. And yet, editors George Abraham and Noor Hindi present these realities alongside other themes that are also true: queer and feminist perspectives, eco-poetry, meditations on love and time, and lineages of protest. This anthology dares to imagine a future beyond a nation-state for Palestinian people everywhere. Contributors include Refaat Alareer, Mahmoud Darwish, Naomi Shihab Nye, Mohammed El-Kurd, A.D. Lauren-Abunassar, Lena ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Stars Like Us - Stephen K. Stanford

In the sequel to Stephen K. Stanford''s ''Jubilee'' follow Col Pereolo in Stars Like Us.Col is security chief for the artificial mini-world of JUBILEE – a kind of Vegas-in-space. But his peaceful life is shattered by a surprise attack, and desperate to save his young family, he flees with an unlikely crew including ex-wife, Sana. But the League base he reaches is riven by politics and infiltrated by the enemy. Col must escape again, this time to his birth planet, where he faces long dormant personal demons. Where is Jubilee? What’s happened to Col’s wife and kids? How can he stop these politically incorrect feelings for Sana from bubbling up? Only the stars can tell.FLAME TREE PRESS is the imprint of long-standing Independent Flame Tree Publishing, dedicated to full-length original fiction in the horror and suspense, science fiction and fantasy. The list brings together fantastic new authors and the more established; the award winners, and exciting, original voices. Learn more about Flame Tree Press at www.flametreepress.com and connect on social media @FlameTreePress. Awarded independent publisher of 2024 by the British Fantasy Society.

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People Like Us - Jason Mott

Two Black writers - with stories to tell, and some they''d rather forget.One wins the big prize, gets the book tour, walks into the spotlight of global success.The other is about to walk into a place ripped apart by violence - a school that''s recently suffered a shooting - with only a speech to offer them.Some stories are simple, and stay neatly in the lines.This one wanders, bends time, breaks rules. This one has sea monsters, floating handguns and ridiculously tiny French cars.Some stories are true.This one is - mostly - made up.Some people turn the page and move on.Some people survive by forgetting.But those people? They''re not people like us.

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Dogs Like Us - John Holder

People often chose a dog that resembles themselves, consciously or unconsciously. Even scientific experiments have proved it. For example, you rarely find a Hell’s Angel with a bichon frisé, or a sweet little old lady with a bulldog. A gentle quiet academic wouldn’t normally chose a boisterous border collie, nor would an energetic teenager chose a basset hound.Our beloved dogs are rather like our choice of car or the clothes we wear. The science writer David Robson says, ‘The canine mini-me reveals a narcissistic tendency in us all.’In these humorous, colourful illustrations of doppelgänger dogs, artist John Holder has depicted a superb, visually entertaining collection of dogs and their owners in all their lookalike glory. A treat for dog owners everywhere.

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Bad Like Us - Gabriella Lepore

Two friend groups collide when someone turns up dead over spring break in this heart-thumping YA thriller for fans of One of Us Is Lying and We Were LiarsSpring break is a vibe—until someone gets murderedPartying with popular classmates they barely know is not what Eva and her BFFs had in mind for their spring break. But things have been off ever since Miles'' academic career took a turn for the worse (they don''t talk about it), so a trip to a private beach lodge might be exactly what they need. And Eva wonÂ’t admit it, but the chance to reconnect with Colton is worth putting up with PiperÂ’s constant livestreams to her thousands of “besties.”At first, itÂ’s all sand and waves, but tensions run high when an anonymous letter shakes up an already-flailing love triangle.When someone turns up dead, Eva canÂ’t even trust her closest friends—but she thinks she can trust Colton. As they get closer to the truth, they uncover secrets that upend everything they thought they knew about their fellow spring breakers.Â

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What’s Up With Women and Money? - Alison Kosik

Former CNN/CNN International Anchor and Business Correspondent Alison Kosik ?recognized around the globe as the face of Wall Street for the network ? found herself trapped in a failing marriage. The savvy mother of two, was terrified to leave her husband. Why? She didnÂ’t have the confidence to take on big financial decisions on her own. Despite spending her working hours explaining financial and business concepts, she had allowed her husband to take charge of all their big money decisions ? from buying a house and how to finance it to their investments and retirement savings ? and had no clue how to do any of it on her own.It sounds crazy, doesnÂ’t it?But Alison is far from atypical.It turns out plenty of educated and high-achieving women ? married or single ? avoid getting involved with managing their financial lives. In WhatÂ’s Up With Women and Money? Alison gives a step-by-step action plan on a variety of money topics. Alison also interviews dozens of women who share their cautionary tales of why avoiding money decisions can lead to bad outcomes.Alison also talks one on one with inspirational women like Sheryl Sandberg, Rebecca Minkoff, Jessica Alba, Barbara Corcoran, and Deepica Mutyala ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Wild Words for Wild Women - Autumn Stephens

Words of Wisdom from Wild WomenIn Wild Words from Wild Women, author and feminist August Stephens compiles words of wisdom from much loved famous feminists. Hilarious, inspiring, and empowering, this pocket book of affirmation quotes is the perfect gift for all nasty women with something to say.Some tongues just can’t be tamed. What can be better than words of wisdom from wild gals? Wild Words from Wild Women is a ribald compilation of powerful women quotes; everything from bras to babies, menopause to men, and politics to parties. Featuring historically nasty women like Jane Austen and Billie Jean King, these famous feminists knew how to read between the lines─and now you can too.Girls run the world. These words of wisdom─from strippers, CEOs, poets, senators, and every woman in between─make delectable reading for sassy, untamable, and fabulous ladies everywhere. In the time of “Girl Boss” learn why and how girls run the world with Wild Words from Wild Women.Inside, find powerful women quotes from famous feminists like:Billie HolidayVirginia WolfeCoco ChanelAnd many more!If you enjoyed books like Badass Affirmations, Daily Affirmations for Women, or I Really Needed This Right Now, then you’ll love Wild Words from Wild Women.

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Ten Women of the Bible Updated Edition - Max Lucado

Why Did God Choose These Women?We don''t know all their names. Some are referred to in Scripture only by their nationality. Some are known only by where they lived. Some became queens; others lived on the fringes of society. One gave birth to a nation; another gave birth to the Messiah. Their culture often overlooked or discounted the contributions of women, yet the writers of Scripture found these women and the role they played remarkable to the telling of God''s story.As we study the lives of the women in the Bible, we find important truths that God wants us to grasp. They lived in a different world than our own, but we find ourselves facing the same issues they faced. Yet even more, these women show us there is a God who sees us where we are and loves us for who we are. He is the one who hovers over all the pages of the Bible, shaping lives, rescuing hearts, healing sicknesses, raising what was dead to life, and assigning high callings to those who choose to follow him and have faith in him.In this ten-lesson workbook, Max Lucado recounts some of his favorite stories of these ten women—Sarah, ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Women of the Jacobite Rebellions - Phil Carradice

The flight of King James II in November 1688 was a seminal moment in British history. The deposed Catholic King set up house and home in Paris, William and Mary succeeded to the throne of England and over fifty years of trouble, strife, war and execution began to consume England, Scotland and Ireland. The Jacobites - supporters of the dethroned Stuart dynasty - were adamant that James and his heirs should sit once more on the English throne. Invasion followed invasion, battle came after battle, culminating with the defeat of Charles Edward Stuart at Culloden in 1745. The story of those battles and invasions has often been told. However, they have invariably focussed on the male participants, from Scottish clansmen to men like Rob Roy and Bonnie Dundee, from the Old to the Young Pretender Bonnie Prince Charlie, the darling of the late Jacobite movement, they created a legend that still hovers over the period. But very little has ever been written about the women who were involved. Apart from figures of note like Flora MacDonald, the role of women in the rebellions and risings has been largely forgotten. Yet there were hundreds involved in the Jacobite cause. Women tended ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Names of the Women - Džít Tháil

From the Booker-shortlisted author of Narcopolis, in prose of extraordinary power, a novel about the women whose roles were suppressed, reduced or erased in the Gospels.''Dazzling, smouldering . . . It is literally a tale that''s waited a thousand years to be told.'' MARLON JAMES, WINNER OF THE 2015 MAN BOOKER PRIZENames of the Women begins with Christ on the cross addressing Mary of Magdala, asking her to bear witness to his death. As the novel unfolds, it tells the stories of fifteen women whose lives overlapped with the life of Christ. Lydia and Assia, Martha and Mary of Bethany, Junia the Widow of Jerusalem, Susanna the Barren, Ariamma the Canaanite, and others whose names have been spoken only in passing or not at all. Women who stayed with Christ through the crucifixion, when his disciples had abandoned him, and who spread his radical message - one that made them equals and a profound threat to power within the church.Together, the voices of the women dare us to reimagine the story of the New Testament in a way it has never before been told.*A ''BOOKS OF 2021'' PICK IN THE FINANCIAL TIMES AND NEW STATESMAN*

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