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The Girlfriend
The doorbell rings, just days after my beloved husband's sudden death. I don't recognise the woman on our doorstep, with a bouncing baby boy in her arms. As I show her inside, I notice her eyes grow wide as she glances at the silver-framed family photos and my little daughter hiding behind my skirts. She looks at me, her blue eyes serious. 'I'm sorry' she says. 'I know this will be hard to hear. But I am your husband's girlfriend. And this is his son.'An utterly gripping psychological thriller from the number one bestselling author of The Marriage. If you like Gone Girl, The Girl on the Train and Lisa Jewell then you will be hooked by The Girlfriend. 'This book was a nail biter! It had suspense, intrigue, murder, and so many crazy twists and turns! The storyline was very interesting and had me glued to my Kindle! I highly recommend reading this book! It was definitely worth reading!' Netgalley reviewer, ?'Omg what a read, I love this author and for me this is her best book so far. I loved everything about this book. Great characters, full of heart stopping moments and packed with tension and suspense. I devoured this book in one sitting. Was totally immersed in the story that was unfolding. Cancel everything and read this book. I promise you will not be disappointed.' Goodreads reviewer, ?One thriller of a read!... OMG- one of those reads you can't put down as every page puts you deeper into the mystery, just as I love them... truly brilliant. A wonderfully thrilling read that kept me turning the pages until the very end.' Goodreads reviewer, ?'Loved!!!!! Devoured in just a few sittings. It was just that good. In fact, it was her best book to date so far. It had so many twists and turns. I was hardly able to keep up. This author is one of my favorites and this book proved why. It kept me guessing the whole way through. I never knew what was going to happen next and I had to race through each chapter like it was the last just so I could find out the truth... I loved it...' Blue Moon Blogger, ?'This is such a gripping, unputdownable thriller that will put you on the edge from start to finish!... it was gripping with twists and turns along the way... I was literally hooked into the story and this book has all the traits of a good psychological thriller--gripping, unputdownable, fast paced with twists and turns!' Tropical Girl Reads Books, ?
Folk Magic
Turn your hand to time-honoured traditions, spells and rituals and enhance your relationships, well-being and personal growth with this enchanting guide to the art of folk magic Folk magic is an age-old practice deeply rooted in the quirks and tendencies of ordinary people who, centuries ago, turned to magical understanding to cure ailments, ward off malevolent spirits and advance themselves in love and fortune. Including a variety of spells, potions and rituals, this book is the perfect waypost for curious beginners keen to explore this very personal, earthly practice. Whether you want to deepen your human connection with others, find success, protect yourself from illness and disease, or rewild yourself, this book will be your guide. Within these pages, you will find all manner of folk magic designed to:- Help you switch off from the modern world- Promote well-being and health- Deepen your connection with the natural world- Better your understanding of folk cultureApproach folk magic with a constructive intent and your heart and mind will be enriched by the wealth of knowledge it has to offer.
Lake Effect
From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of THE NEST, a stunning new novel about adultery, first love and other family secrets… 'Sparkling… a joyful classic in the making' JENNY JACKSON, New York Times bestselling author of Pineapple Street 'I could not put it down!' SHELBY VAN PELT, author of Remarkably Bright Creatures It’s 1977 and an air of restlessness has settled on the residents of Cambridge Road in Rochester, New York. When Nina Larkin is given a copy of The Joy of Sex by her newly divorced friend, she can no longer dismiss the nearly non-existent intimacy of her marriage. Just as her oldest child, Clara, is falling in love for the first time, Nina finds herself longing for the forbidden: a midlife awakening. An intoxicating fling with a neighbour brings Nina a freedom she never thought possible—but also risks the reputations of both families and unravels Clara’s world, just as she stands on the threshold of adulthood. Years later Clara, now a successful food stylist in New York City, has never been able to move past the long-ago scandal. Drawn back home by the pull of a family wedding and wrestling with her own demons, she makes a pivotal decision that turns her life upside down. Written with Cynthia D’Aprix Sweeney’s signature humour and insight, LAKE EFFECT is a wise and probing look at love and desire, mothers and daughters, loss and grief, and what we owe the people we love most.
The Accommodation of Democracy
In The Accommodation of Democracy, Thibaud Marcesse investigates the implementation of a large poverty alleviation program, the National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme or NREGS, in Uttar Pradesh, one of India''s poorest and most populated states. The product of legislation passed by India''s parliament in 2005, NREGS is unique in that it creates an employment guarantee for all rural citizens to 100 days of work at a statutory wage rate. It is also the embodiment of a push to democratize local government in India and to empower citizens to make claims on the state. But, as the author argues, the implementation of NREGS has varied significantly, both among Indian states, and at the local level within the different Indian states. Through the use of various data sources, along with qualitative insights from a rural district of Uttar Pradesh, Marcesse develops his theory of democratic accommodation, where the claims made by citizens are not only shaped by levels of economic and status-based inequality, but also by the intervention of local elected officials and bureaucrats. A sobering account of actual democratic practice in the world''s largest democracy, The Accommodation of Democracy highlights that while local level democratization has considerably expanded the scope of political participation at the local level in India, it has yet to translate into a meaningful democratic deepening among its rural communities.
The Secret Society of Librarians
Two women, torn apart by war. One shared belief in the power of books... London, 1939. When war breaks out on librarian Joyce Kindred's doorstep and a call for help rings out across the libraries of London, she's determined to act. Joyce knows only the world of books can offer safety and comfort to her neighbourhood - and she will make sure no one is left behind. Joyce sets up a mobile library scheme, but soon her acts of resistance go beyond sharing books. She shelters a young Jewish refugee, Adela - and it's not long before she discovers Adela has a secret that could turn their world upside down again... Occupied Poland, 1942. Dorotha knows any chance of her escaping the barbed wire fences and cruelty of the Lódz ghetto dwindles by the day. Reading isn't just an act of defiance: it's the only thing left in her life over which she has any control. And so she shares books under the cover of darkness, creating a secret library away from her captors - that is, until even that last ray of hope is taken from her... Joyce and Dorotha were once librarians, ordinary women, and best friends. The war has forced them into acts of unimaginable bravery - but will they ever find each other agai? ased on astonishing real events, this absolutely heart-breaking page-turner brings to life the remarkable untold story of two women during WW2. Fans of Anna Stuart, Kristin Hannah and Heather Morris won't be able to stop racing through the pages. Readers love The Secret Society of Librarians:'Oh my word... heartwarming... heartbreaking... exceptional... awe-inspiring... will stay with me for a long time.' Goodreads reviewer, ?'Wonderful... absolutely heartbreaking... beautiful.' Goodreads reviewer, ?'Will stay in my heart for a long time... Exceptional.' Goodreads reviewer, ?'Moving... Truly wonderful.' Goodreads reviewer, ?Your favourite authors love Kate Thompson:'One of the very best books I've read in a long time' PETER JAMES'Engaging' RACHEL HORE'Both heartwarming and heartbreaking' GILL PAUL'A poignant masterpiece' MADELINE MARTIN'A book to be savoured and remembered' GILL THOMPSON
The Daffodil Days
'Deeply researched and utterly convincing' Melissa Harrison, Guardian'Not a word is out of place. Full of understated lyricism ... an exquisite and spellbinding debut' Heather Clark, author of Red Comet 'Luminous ... Helen Bain's prose is exact and alive, and the novel builds with a quietly devastating inexorable force you can't look away from' Paula McLain, author of The Paris WifeIn the early 1960s, in a small town near Dartmoor, the church bells ring. The people of North Tawton go about their days, catching glimpses of one another’s lives. There’s the local GP, who knows more about his patients than he would sometimes prefer. There’s the young shop assistant at Kestrels, who understands that the ladies who come there for a new outfit sometimes hope to find a new self. There’s the tenant farm labourer who rings the tower bells at the church three times a week, the notes – harmonious and clashing – rippling out across the rooftops of the town. Amid all these lives, a young couple move into focus. New to the town with their small daughter, they have escaped London for a quieter existence in the thatched house beside the church, Court Green. The life they intend to build here – out of fresh lino tiles, second-hand furniture painted with hearts and flowers, and expertly-cooked suppers for weekend guests – will be a good and happy one. The Daffodil Days depicts a pivotal year in the marriage of 20th-century literature’s most infamous couple, witnessed by the people they lived among. It is a kaleidoscopic portrait of this enigmatic pair, refracted through the rich inner lives of a rural community caught – if only for a moment – in their light.
The City Spies Undercover Collection (Boxed Set)
In this thrilling and bestselling series Stuart Gibbs called “a must-read” from Edgar Award winner James Ponti, five kids from all over the world become real-life spies—perfect for fans of Spy School and Mrs. Smith’s Spy School for Girls. Books four through six are now together in a collectible paperback boxed set!Operating out of a base in Scotland, the City Spies are six kids from various parts of the world. When they’re not attending the local boarding school, they’re honing their unique skills, such as sleight of hand, breaking and entering, observation, and explosives. All of these allow them to go places in the world of espionage where adults can’t. Together, they face off against secrets in the ancient City of the Dead, threats against the UN Headquarters in New York City, and saboteurs of a royal wedding in London. This action-packed paperback boxed set includes: City of the Dead Mission Manhattan London Calling
A Practical Guide to a Big Education
A Practical Guide to a Big Education offers a bold new vision of an expansive education that is academic, relational and creative and shows you how you can make that shift in your school. Discover practical guidance and tools to help you offer a more holistic education, balancing 'Head, Heart and Hand' (academic learning, relational wellbeing and creativity) across your leadership, curriculum, pedagogy and assessment practice. Covering a broad range of topics from belonging to behaviour, lunchtimes to learner profiles, design thinking to developing agency in teachers, school leaders from across the UK bring advice and insights to help you in your transformational journey. Each chapter explores inspiring changes you can make, the difference these can make to learners and practical, realistic ideas of how to achieve this change along with case studies and reflective questions. Big Education is a Multi-Academy Trust and charity working to transform the education system, ensuring young people receive a balanced education. Big Education run their own schools, as well as provide programmes to develop leaders and teachers.
Shakespeare: The Tragedy of Macbeth (Easy Classics)
‘By the pricking of my thumbs, something wicked this way comes…’After hearing a prophecy from three mysterious witches, Macbeth sets out on a dark journey to steal the Scottish throne. But the road to power isn’t as easy as it seems, and to get there Macbeth must make some deadly choices. Can he live with the guilt of his actions, and will Scotland accept a murderous, mad kin? bout The William Shakespeare Children's Collection:For over four centuries, the works of William Shakespeare have delighted theatre-goers all over the globe. In this new boxset, we present ten of Shakespeare’s classic plays specially adapted into an easy-to-follow story format and fully illustrated. This set is the perfect introduction to the genius of ‘the Bard’. Readers of all ages can find joy in his comedies and learn from his tragedies as we follow the lives and loves of classic characters. To read, or not to read … well that’s an easy one to start with!
Homemaking and Housekeeping
Our modern world is infinitely more complex than the one previous generations inhabited, and the pace of life much quicker. Yet the way our grandmothers lived their lives - using knowledge passed down through the family - is as relevant today as it''s always been.Homemaking and Housekeeping celebrates the rites and rituals that for centuries have marked the seasons around the world, from natural spring cleaning to the planting of seeds, through the summer months where home and garden can be enriched with floral and edible bounty, from rose petal pot pourri to fresh herb cheeses; in the autumn, harvest time offers an abundance of preserving, pickling and drying, while winter brings remedies for sore throats, recipes for steamed puddings and instructions on how to make candles.Content includes:Spring: Spring flowers, posies and bulbs, spring lamb, asparagus, pancakes, dealing with slugs and snails...Summer: Windowsill herbs, remedies for hayfever and summer colds, sliced peach jam, salts and fizzies...Autumn: Toffee apples, drying pears, root vegetable crisps, bird boxes and ladybird houses, compost heaps...Winter: Winter in the garden, pot pourri and pomanders, marmalade, steamed puddings...
The Secret Garden
A favourite bedtime classic, beautifully retold by bestselling and award-winning author, Geraldine McCaughrean. Explore the enchanting world of The Secret Garden in this joyful, fully-illustrated paperback edition - a story about the magic of friendship and the healing power of nature that has captured the imagination of children for over 100 years. This beloved childhood classic by Frances Hodgson Burnett is now available in a sumptuous gift edition. With a foil cover and atmospheric colour illustrations throughout, this is the perfect bedtime story and a gorgeous keepsake to treasure. When Mary Lennox is sent from India to live with her uncle at gloomy Misselthwaite Manor, she is the most spoiled and contrary child you could ever meet. But she is also extremely lonely. Until one day, she discovers a walled garden that has been kept secret for years. With the help of a little robin, Mary unearths the key and unlocks the wonder that lies beyond the garden walls - and finds that making friends can be every bit life-changing as a magical garden. A captivating retelling for young children by acclaimed author Geraldine McCaughrean - who has won numerous awards including the Carnegie Medal - and with beautiful illustrations by Margarita Kukhtina, this magical story is one to read with young children again and again. Includes a free Nosy Crow Stories Aloud® audiobook! Scan the code, hear the story. Discover more beautiful gift books in the Nosy Crow Classics range:Anne of Green GablesHeidiPeter Panand many more!
Diary of a Secret Drug Addict
This book is for anyone who is struggling with addiction or thinks they might have a problem.It is a book for family and friends who live with the real-life consequences of addiction and want to know more about the illness and where and how to get help.Growing up in a fractious and dysfunctional family, you could argue that the writing was always on the wall for The Secret Drug Addict.He found his place within the epicenter of an exploding music scene in the 90''s, working for some of the biggest major labels with some of the biggest bands of the time—perfectly positioned and the regular recipient of gifts from drug dealers.By the age of 29, he was living with chronic drug, sex, and alcohol addiction, which caused crippling consequences for his relationships and mental health, threatening to end not only his career but, more importantly, his life.After yet another relentless binge, resulting in a psychotic breakdown, he sought to get help. After participating in several rehabilitation and therapy programmes, he started to rebuild his life and sanity again.Recovery is rarely linear; relapse is often a part of the recovery process, but once on that path, the awareness and willingness to try again are always there.He learned to rebuild his life without the crutch of substances and has been drug-free since 2007.This book is for anyone who is struggling with addiction or thinks they might have a problem.It is a book for family and friends who live with the real-life consequences of addiction and want to know more about the illness and where and how to get help.
Futhark Rune Mysteries
Uncovers the ancient Egyptian origin and magical power of the runes• Reveals the lineage of the runes by tracing their historical journey from Egyptian hieroglyphs through the Semitic Phoenician language to northern Europe• Draws on stories of the Norse sagas to show the runes’ spiritual attributes by looking at the physical characteristics of the objects that represent them• Illustrates the initiatory nature of the runes and how they, like Egyptian hieroglyphs, reveal mysteries of passage through life, death, and the afterlifeThis book reveals the alphabet secrets in the ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs and traces their journey to the frozen north, where they came to be known as the runes—twenty-four magical symbols, each with their own unique story and power. Judith Dillon illustrates how the runes became not only an alphabet for communication but a spiritual portal to enlightenment. Drawing on Norse sagas and runic poems, Dillon reveals the spiritual and divinatory attributes of each rune by examining the physical characteristics of the objects chosen to represent them. The meaning of rune is “secret,” and she notes that, in addition to the gift of an alphabet, each symbol represents a secret taught to a few initiates through trade guilds that moved over Phoenician trading routes. Dillon also shows how the magical properties of runes are demonstrated through mythological tales. Just as we see in the Egyptian Book of the Dead, or Spells of Coming Forth by Day, these rune mysteries were taught to initiates to reveal ritualistic wisdom of passage through life, death, and the afterlife. More than an alphabet, the runes contain the promise of a return to the light.
The Quiet Neighbor
A heart-stopping tale of family secrets, buried trauma, and the lengths a mother will go to save her child, even when that child might not want to be saved. Cynthia Burrows thought she'd built the perfect life—successful law career, loving husband, beautiful daughter. But when eighteen-year-old Tori vanishes without a trace, Cynthia's carefully constructed world begins to crumble. The school says Tori was excused by family. Security footage shows her leaving with an older man. And the boy she was supposed to date? His name sends chills down Cynthia's spine—Alexander Beaufort. That's impossible. Alexander Beaufort is the serial killer who destroyed Cynthia's childhood, murdered her best friend, and forced her into witness protection twenty years ago. He's supposed to be locked away forever. But someone is playing a deadly game, leaving clues that drag Cynthia back to her darkest memories. With only three days to find her daughter, she must confront the monster from her past and the shocking secrets Tori has been hiding. In this quiet suburban neighborhood, everyone has something to conceal. And some neighbors are more dangerous than others.
Why? The Purpose of the Universe
Western thought has been dominated by the dichotomy of traditional religion and secular atheism. But do we have to choose between these option? n this pioneering work, Philip Goff argues that it is time to move on from both God and atheism. Through an exploration of contemporary cosmology and cutting-edge philosophical research on consciousness, Goff argues for cosmic purpose: the idea that the universe is directed towards certain goals, such as the emergence of life. In contrast to religious thinkers, Goff argues that the traditional God is a bad explanation of cosmic purpose. Instead, he explores a range of alternative possibilities for accounting for cosmic purpose, from the speculation that we live in a computer simulation to the hypothesis that the universe itself is a conscious mind. Goff scrutinizes these options with analytical rigour, laying the foundations for a new paradigm of philosophical enquiry into the middle ground between God and atheism. Ultimately, Goff outlines a way of living in hope that cosmic purpose is still unfolding, involving political engagement and a non-literalist interpretation of traditional religion.
Rush and 2112
Celebrate the 50th anniversary of an undisputed prog rock masterpiece with this richly illustrated and highly giftable slip-cased volume. Rush and 2112: Fifty Years tells the complete tale of the most revered prog rock album of all time with bold photography, insightful interviews and commentary, and rarely seen performance and off-stage photography.Rush formed in Toronto in 1968 and debuted their first album in 1974. Their second and third albums received middling reviews, then 2112 shot them into the stratosphere of global rock and began a wave of successful albums as their sound continued to evolve.Rush fans new and old can expect:A deep dive into how 2112 came together and why it is regarded as a masterpieceTrack-by-track analyses of the studio cut as well as insight into the 20-minute “2112” suite and why it worksHistorical insight and analysis about the state of rock in the mid-’70s and evolving ’80s, and how Rush created and sustained an unforgettable soundAnd much, much moreRush holds an outsized place in popular culture, and this book showcases why: The virtuosity of the lyrics and music, the raw talent of its original trio of Lee, Lifeson, and Pert, and bold compositions in the ever-changing soundscape of the ’70s and ’80s led to a storied career, and over 40 million records sold. Many critics and fans consider Rush one of, if not the greatest rock band of all time, and this book helps explain how Rush rose to the forefront of musical stardom and sustained that popularity for decades.Written by noted rock historian and avid Rush fan Daniel Bukszpan, this book is sure to delight new and old Rush fans alike from all over the world.The Great Albums series presents authoritative explorations of rock’s most revered records, beautifully packaged for fans to treasure. Delve into even more groundbreaking releases with: Pink Floyd and The Dark Side of the Moon, The Who & Quadrophenia, Prince and Purple Rain, Queen & A Night at the Opera, Bruce Springsteen and Born to Run, and many more to come.
Why I Care
A Telegraph Greatest Book of the Year A deeply personal account of life as a carer and a call to support those who care for others 'Ed Davey wants to rewrite British politics – not with the language of crisis, but that of care. … He offers something rare – moral clarity rooted in lived experience.' Guardian 'Caring is how we know we’re alive. The good in all of us has been shaped by care. Hold a mirror up to that, and we’ll realise our potential.' Care is the thread that runs through Ed’s life. Aged only four, Ed lost his father. When his mother also became ill with cancer, Ed and his brothers nursed her at home until she died when Ed was just 15. That formative experience was one of the main inspirations in seeking election, and with it the opportunity to take action. Now, he and his wife care for their son John, who has severe physical and learning disabilities, as well as raising their younger daughter. So Ed has real knowledge of the emotional, physical and financial challenges faced by legions of carers in Britain today. Why I Care is both a deeply personal story, drawing on Ed’s own experiences, and a book that reflects the stories of people everywhere to offer a vision of change. Shedding light on the often-invisible world of carers, he calls for society, our government and our institutions to recognise, support, and lift up the silent carers who form the backbone of our communities. This isn’t just Ed’s story. It's the story of millions.
Tales of the Suburbs
Secretly gay school bullies. Punks with make-up tips. Heroic hairdressers. Queer parents. Suburban pride marches. Police hassle. With nods of recognition and unexpected flirtations, chosen families and desperate escapes, this is a new way of seeing suburbia: a place where things aren't always as straightforward - or straight - as they seem. 'Breaks new ground' - David Kynaston'Grindrod is one of the best chroniclers of British life' - Jude Rogers'[A] fantastically entertaining alternative history of queer life in Britain . . . Tales of the Suburbs is ultimately about what it means to call somewhere home' - GuardianThroughout LGBTQ+ history, suburbia has been seen as somewhere to escape from: a place where heterosexuality rules; where difference will not be tolerated; where you'll never find a soulmate. But for many, those streets of twitching curtains and pebble-dashed semis were - or still are - a place to call home. From Addlestone to Wilmslow, Tales of the Suburbs explores the relatively untold twentieth century tale of lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and queer people in small towns and suburbia. Through remarkable archive material and original interviews, social historian John Grindrod reveals stories that are messy and moving, dark and funny, uplifting and extraordinary. Together, they reclaim suburbia as a space for all - or those that want it - where counter-cultural expression thrives despite the Neighbourhood Watch, and queer love and friendship bloom against the odds.
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Travelling
Celebrated music critic Ann Powers explores the life and career of the legendary Joni Mitchell.
What you are about to read is not a standard account of the life and work of Joni Mitchell. Instead, it's a tale of long journeying through a life that changed popular music: of a homesick wanderer forging ahead on routes of her invention, and of me on her trail, heading toward the ringing of her voice.
One of the most celebrated artists of her generation, Joni Mitchell has inspired countless musicians and writers, while never stopping still herself.
In Travelling, celebrated music critic Ann Powers seeks to understand the paradox of Mitchell - at once both elusive and inviting - through her myriad journeys. Drawing on extensive inter-views with Mitchell's peers and deep archival research, Powers takes readers to rural Canada, charts the course of Mitchell's musical evolution, follows the winding road of Mitchell's collaborations with other greats and explores the loves that fed her songwriting.
Kaleidoscopic in scope and intimate in detail, Travelling is a fresh and fascinating addition to the Joni Mitchell corpus - and one that questions whether an artist can ever truly be known to their fans.
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