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Rousseau's Lost Children
'Inventive, intimate, often devastating . . . packs a heavy emotional punch, producing a deeply affecting account of power and connection and its ability to entrap us, even in love' Irish Times'Smart, formally playful, and psychologically astute, Rousseau's Lost Children is a novel of ideas with moral insight and real emotional power' Ferdia Lennon, author of Glorious ExploitsParis, 1777. The philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau receives a mysterious letter from a foreign visitor, Gavin Mulvany, asking whether the great man will take walks with him. Against his better judgement, Rousseau agrees. Might this stranger, who claims to be from the twenty-first century, be the true friend that Rousseau has been searching for his whole lif? aris, 2022. Gavin, a middle-aged academic, leaves his husband behind in Ireland to finish a long-delayed biography of Rousseau. While in Paris, he avoids work on his book by instead taking walks with Rousseau himself. As they wander the streets, Gavin and Rousseau open up about certain past actions that have come to define them. Was Rousseau justified in abandoning his children? Should Gavin be forgiven for the terrible crime he committed to protect a man he once loved? Can talking and walking together lead both Gavin and Rousseau to finally be honest with themselves and their loved ones, and to a better understanding of what love, family, and society really mea? ousseau's Lost Children is a thrilling epistolary novel cast across centuries, a bold and illuminating investigation into the boundaries of personal liberty and matters of morality, desire and loyalty.
You've Got This, Little Pangolin
A heartfelt and funny story about curiosity, growing up, and the lessons we learn along the way Kúyẹ is a baby pangolin who just can’t wait to grow up and do things all on his own. But Kúyẹ’s eagerness to go go go, without listening to his mama, keeps getting him into all sorts of mix-ups. Most of all, he’s desperate to master “the ball”—the special way pangolins curl up to protect themselves. To Kúyẹ, it looks like a fun game, but when a snake shows up, he learns that it’s much more than that. You've Got This, Little Pangolin is a heartwarming tale about the excitement of growing up, the importance of patience, and how some lessons are worth waiting for.
Three Summers
Italy, 1957Rafaella Parisi is on the cusp of womanhood, tucked away in her father''s Puglian olive groves, impatiently waiting for the flood of summer visitors that breathe life into her small fishing town. Waiting for one boy in particular: Cosimo.The son of the wealthy Franchetti family, Cosimo''s life is glamorous, exciting and refined - a world away from Rafaella''s. Yet love and desire are stronger than wealth or power; Rafaella and Cosimo are bound by destiny itself. But when a devastating accident tears their families apart, their innocence is ripped from them. And a vow is made that changes both of their lives.Three years later, Cosimo sees Raffaella for the first time since that summer. Now married to a man who is intent on building an empire, Raffaella is in danger and Cosimo knows it. And though he longs to save her, he cannot undo the promise he made all those years ago. To help her would be to lose himself. An impossible wish.Unless love is worth going against everything he stands for...
The Elopement
Three women, two families, one forbidden marriage. Get ready to fall in love with the brand-new regency romance from the Sunday Times bestselling author of Godmersham Park and Miss Austen. ‘A richly imagined family saga, love story and social comedy’ Times'Gripping and moving and also so sharp and funny. I loved it!’ Sabine Durrant, bestselling author of Lie with Me‘Has all the wit and wisdom of a Jane Austen novel’ Red -----------------1820. Mary Dorothea is living under the sole charge of her widowed father, Sir Edward, a man of strict principles and high moral values. But when Sir Edward marries Miss Fanny Knight of Godmersham Park, Mary’s life is suddenly changed. Mary’s new stepmother, Fanny, comes from a large, happy and sociable family, and Fanny’s brothers are amusing, handsome and completely charming. One brother is particularly attentive and, as Mary approaches her seventeenth birthday, a bond forms between them that leads, on the last day of the year 1825, to a proposal of marriage. Sir Edward’s outrage is immediate, his refusal isabsolute. The union will never take place. There appears to be only one solution . . . -----------------Praise for The Elopement:‘Hornby’s Austen books are funny, bittersweet family sagas, impeccably researched and lavishly imagined’ The Times 'Tremendous' Nigella Lawson'Has all Austen’s wit and unnerving powers of observation with an extra twenty-first century zap' Ferdinand Mount, prize-winning author of Big Ceasars and Little Caesars‘Few writers are as perspicacious or half as delightful as Hornby’ Karen Joy Fowler, international bestselling author of The Jane Austen Book Club‘A captivating return to the world of the Austens’ Woman & Home‘Combines meticulous period research with a fine feeling for the characters' inner lives, hopes and fears’ Daily MailReaders are loving The Elopement:'I was hooked from the first page' 5-star reader review'I loved every minute of this novel' 5-star reader review‘One of the best books I’ve read this year. It’s a delight - by turns refreshing, funny, romantic, poignant and touching’ 5-star reader review‘Full of warmth, wit and suspense’ 5-star reader review'It is so well-written with vivid period detail that I felt immersed in the Austen world and did not want it to end' 5-star reader review
Motherfaker
HOW FAR WOULD YOU GO FOR A YEAR OFF WORK . . . ?'The comedy gold standard' – Stylist'This book will make you guffaw out loud' – Prima'It’s one that’s sure to have you laughing and crying in equal measures' – ExpressMeet Barri Brown. Respected teacher. Upstanding citizen of Guernsey. Down for a bit of law-breaking . . . Barri has spent years slaving away as a teacher and covering for colleagues with kids. When her husband vanishes – along with her savings – it’s the final straw. And so, she hatches a wild plan: fake a pregnancy and use the paid maternity leave to start over somewhere new. With seven foam bumps, a wardrobe full of smock dresses and a great pregnancy heist underway, all Barri has to do is blag it until she can disappear for good – without getting caught and being sent to prison for fraud. How hard could it b? n a small island like Guernsey, it’s a motherfaking nightmare. And to make matters worse, when Barri’s fake pregnancy forces her to make genuine connections with people for the first time in years, she begins to understand the true cost of her deception . . . Will she really get away with telling the mother of all lies?__PRAISE FOR MOTHERFAKER'A bold, brilliant and bonkers caper’ – ALEXANDRA POTTER'Brilliantly original and hilariously executed' – ROSIE WALSH'A very clever novel' – Belfast Telegraph'Funny, moving, relatable and keeps you on the edge of your seat' – LIBBY PAGE'I raced through it' – Daily Mail'I couldn’t put this down! Hilarious, surprising, and sneakily tender' – NATALIE SUE'A crazy, screwball comedy with real heart and soul' – SARAH HAYWOODREADERS LOVE MOTHERFAKER'A rare mix of laugh out loud funny, moving and compelling''Clever, tender, and impossible to put down – an absolute joy from start to finish''Funny, emotional, heart wrenching and action packed, with an idyllic Guernsey location''Hilarious, touching, emotional, infuriating and a bit bonkers''A fantastic debut that I just wanted to keep reading!'
Echoes in the Wind
When Chaplain Rob Llewellyn arrives at the Australian Army’s basic training centre, few know what to make of him. He’s quiet, intensely private, and watches more than he speaks. His predecessor left in disgrace, and no one expects this new padre to last long. But Rob Llewellyn is not what he seems. What no one knows is that he was once a Royal Marine sniper—an elite marksman forged in combat, fluent in violence, and shaped by losses he never speaks of. He’s put the rifle down, traded camouflage for the cross, and come to serve in a new way. But that doesn’t mean he’s forgotten how to survive. As Rob navigates suspicion from recruits and officers alike he begins to confront not only their pain, but his own. Haunted by the past, and compelled to protect those in his care, Rob is forced to ask himself: can a man trained to kill ever truly become a man of peac? choes in the Wind is a gripping exploration of trauma, identity, and redemption—a story of a soldier-turned-shepherd trying to help others heal, even as he struggles to forgive himself.
Trillion Game, Vol. 9
A charming sweet talker and a timid computer programmer team up with hopes of making a trillion dollars and getting everything they''ve ever wanted in this world!Self-proclaimed “world’s greediest man” Haru and timid computer whiz Gaku set out to make a trillion dollars. They start the company Trillion Game to accomplish this task and hope to iron out the details as they go. With charm, technical skills, and no business plan, can these unlikely friends reach their lofty goal?Haru and Gaku have Trillion Game Inc. on the verge of becoming a publicly traded company. At a presentation to investors, Haru unleashes a storm of wild claims! What is his harebrained scheme to drive up their stock price?
The Anti-Burnout Book
In this easy-to-digest, science-based guide to avoiding and healing burnout, clinical psychologist Dr Emma Hepburn offers a lifeline to those feeling overwhelmed and exhausted.A few years ago, Dr Hepburn personally experienced burnout, so she knows the devastating impact it can have on your mental and physical wellbeing - and how to come out the other side feeling stronger than ever. Paired with her extensive academic and professional experience in mental health, Dr Hepburn provides practical tips and strategiesto help you avoid burnout, or reignite your spark if you''re already in the throes of it.Using her trademark illustrations and bite-sized action points Dr Hepburn (aka @thepsychologymum) shines lines a light on:· How to identify burnout· Various causes and preventive strategies· How to heal emotionally and physically if you''re already burnt out· Setting boundaries· Designing a sustainable lifestyle around your valuesIf you''re feeling exhausted, anxious and struggling to cope, Dr. Emma Hepburn''s guide to burnout is a must-read to help you design a healthier, more balanced life. Don''t let burnout consume you - take the first step towards a brighter, more energized future now.
Railway Dog
Set amidst South Australia's beautiful but isolated mid-north, The Railway Dog tells the true story of Bob, a scruffy brown stray, bought on impulse by a local railway man as a gift for his wife - and setting in motion the beginnings of a legend... Recognised near and far for his cheery bark, waving tail, and devotion to train travel – Bob quickly became a beloved member of the tight knit railway community. Charming, humorous, and at times intensely moving, the adventures of Bob the Railway Dog, entwined with the lives of the fascinating people he meets on his journeys – make for an inspiring and touching Australian story.
Felicia's Favourites
Felicia’s Favourites is a powerful story of family secrets – and one mother’s extraordinary legacy – from billion-copy bestselling author Danielle Steel. Felicia Weston leaves her five daughters more than just cherished memories as it is revealed that she led a double life, having kept her celebrated pen name and extraordinary career as a famous bestselling novelist a long-held secret. Devastated by the loss of their mother and wishing they’d known her better, the girls learn that her legacy included a substantial inheritance and a picturesque Connecticut farmhouse: a sanctuary where Felicia wrote most of her novels and enjoyed a loving relationship of which her daughters had no knowledge. Each of the sisters is confronting a personal crossroads. From mending the scars of a disastrous marriage and navigating life-altering injuries, to untangling forbidden loves and facing the harsh light of truth on infidelity, each journey is as unique as the women themselves. Bound by blood and complexity, can the precious sanctuary their mother left behind be the catalyst for individual renewal and family unity? Or will it simply unravel the threads that bind the? he pain of loss brings blessings of its own. And love, betrayal, secrets, and the enduring legacy of one remarkable mother can transform lives forever.
100 Questions & Answers About Alzheimer's & Dementia For Dummies
Your Handy Reference for Alzheimer's & Dementia: Popular Questions and Answers If you or a loved one is dealing with Alzheimer's or dementia, or if you simply want to gain a better understanding of these conditions, look no further. 100 Questions & Answers About Alzheimer's & Dementia For Dummies is your complete guide to understanding the causes, signs, and diagnosis of these cognitive disorders. This book contains everything you've been wanting to know about what causes Alzheimer's and dementia and how they can be managed with medical treatments and lifestyle changes. Designed to be straightforward, this book gets right to the point with short, easy-to-absorb sections. This allows you to quickly find the information you need to support your health and well-being. Whether you prefer to read all the Q&As or jump around to specific topics, this guide is structured to expand your knowledge efficiently. Get reliable information on all aspects of Alzheimer's and other causes of dementiaDiscover management strategies and coping tips that can help with quality of lifeGet clear, concise information on how dementia is related to other conditionsReturn to this reliable resource again and again when you have questions For anyone diagnosed with dementia or supporting a loved one with a diagnosis, 100 Questions & Answers About Alzheimer's and Dementia For Dummies is a reliable, low-pressure place to start.
The Witch of Whispervale
From the legendary author and creator of Drizzt Do’Urden comes the next installment in the New York Times bestselling DemonWars fantasy series, about the traitorous invasion by the Xoconai of the eastern realms of Corona. However, the heroes of the last war against their demon god may be forgotten, but they are not powerless.Treaties are discarded as the full invasion of the Xoncai has begun and war returns to Corona. Consolidating resistance on land in Behren and within the abbeys as a last stand against the golden warriors is the catalyst for the return of the most powerful gem-wielding witch the world has ever known. Yet, as the rumor of a witch of gemstone magic reaches the Xoconai they send a hunter, so brutal he is known as the Coyote, to find her in this novel set at the beginning of a new war in R. A. Salvatore’s bestselling world of heroic fantasy.
Witch Trial
TWO TEENAGE GIRLS. ONE MURDERED CLASSMATE. AND A MODERN-DAY WITCH TRIAL THAT WILL DIVIDE THE NATION . . . 'Mind-bending and brilliant' LISA JEWELL'Deliciously twisted. . . Genius' CLAIRE DOUGLAS'An utter masterpiece' SOPHIE HANNAH'Impeccable plotting' FINANCIAL TIMES_______________________________When 18-year-old Christian Shaw is found dead in an Edinburgh park, the city reels - and the shock only deepens when police charge her best friends, Eliza Lawson and Isobel Smyth, with her murder. As their trial begins and headlines scream for justice, rumours of bullying spiral into something darker: whispers of rituals, obsession, and a teenage pact gone wrong. But then the girls take the stand - revealing a chilling defence no one saw coming - and the jury must question everything: the motives, the evidence, even their own judgement. Who's telling the truth? Who can be truste? nd what really happened to Christian Sha? et the Witch Trial begin . . . _______________________________YOU NEED TO READ IT TO BELIEVE IT. 'The bestselling author turned The Traitors star builds a tense, unsettling thriller' The i Paper'I have never read a book like it. Exceptional' ? Reader review'Mind-bending and brilliant. I couldn't read it fast enough!' LISA JEWELL'Gripping, original and so very clever. . . And what an ending! Genius. . .' CLAIRE DOUGLAS'Daring, different, clever and compulsive, a truly original novel' ANDREA MARA'Grips like a vice . . . An utter masterpiece' SOPHIE HANNAH'A twisty courtroom thriller with a witchy edge' ? Reader review'Dark, wry and slippery, I adored it' SARAH PINBOROUGH'The best thing I've read this year. An absolute triumph' ABIR MUKHERJEE'Brilliantly clever and utterly addictive' CLARE LESLIE HALL'A mind-melting page-turner' ELLERY LLOYD'I promise you won't see the ending coming' ? Reader review'A tour de force' B.A. PARIS'A swirling miasma of meaning and counter-meaning' CHRIS BROOKMYRE'Compulsive reading . . . I was totally immersed' ARAMINTA HALL'Brilliant and twisting. I flew through it' L.V. MATTHEWS'Genuinely jaw-dropping' ? Reader review'Like nothing I've ever read . . . I ate this up' CHRIS BRIDGES'Spellbinding and sinister. A masterclass in plotting' KATE GRAY'A riveting, rip-roaring ride. Simply brilliant' THE SECRET BARRISTERMORE PRAISE FOR HARRIET TYCE:'A classy thriller with complex and compelling characters' CLARE MACKINTOSH'Nothing short of unputdownable' ALEX MICHAELIDES'A shocking, provocative, standout thriller' CHRIS WHITAKER'Left me breathless' LUCY CLARKE'Delicious and addictive - a perfectly crafted treat!' LOUISE CANDLISH'In the very top tier of psychological thrillers' M. W. CRAVEN
I've Got a Dog!
This bright, sturdy board book is a fabulous celebration of puppy-dog love and friendship, featuring a die-cut cover and Sandra Boynton’s legendary pizzazz!Based on the song wonderfully sung by Dwight Yoakam on Frog Trouble (Boynton’s celebrated country music album), I’ve Got a Dog is a jaunty and captivating board book about the many ways a dog brings joy and companionship. Whether they are howling tunes or sitting quietly by your side, when you've got a dog, you’ve got a lifelong friend. I've got a dog. And he’s got me. / We get along so easily. Wherever I go, he’s by my side. / I’ve got a dog. I’m satisfied.
The End of Romance
After escaping a suffocating marriage to her abusive childhood sweetheart, Sylvie Broder decides she is done with love. She returns to graduate school and sets out to prove that, for a straight woman to be truly happy, she must separate love from sex and give up on all pursuits of romance. Driven by PhD research, relationship trauma and pride, Sylvie's new philosophy seems set to stick. Until Robbie comes along. And then Abie... Finding herself falling in love - not once, but twice - Sylvie must make a decision: to be brave and let this love in, or to choose her research and burn everything else to the ground. Deeply relatable and utterly compelling, The End of Romance is an anti-romance for anyone who, despite their very best efforts, has fallen in love and wondered why.
Singing Justice, Singing Peace
An illuminating picture book biography of renowned Mexican American folk musician Joan Baez, whose songs of justice, peace, and activism have inspired listeners to create positive change across the world, from Christopher Award–winning author Monica Brown and Caldecott Honoree Molly Mendoza.From a young age, Joan Baez knew she wanted to make the world a better place. The daughter of immigrants from Mexico and Scotland, she learned values of compassion and advocacy from her parents. As Joan learned about people in need around the world, she sang to make herself feel better—and her beautiful voice made others feel better, too. Joan sang songs about workers’ rights, civil rights, and the struggle for justice. She started in coffee shops and clubs, worked her way to singing at folk festivals and on New York stages, and eventually she sang next to Martin Luther King Jr. at the March on Washington, alongside César Chávez, and for the President of the United States. Joan realized music could move people’s hearts, minds, and feet toward a path of justice and peace. And she used the gift of her beautiful voice to do just that.
Cheesy Bob Strikes!
The hilariously funny full-colour graphic novel series from award-winning author and illustrator of the Pizazz series, Sophy Henn. Perfect for fans of Bunny vs Monkey, Dogman and Donut Squad! ‘You won't be able to contain your giggles!’ – Harriet Muncaster, author and illustrator of Isadora Moon Welcome to HAPPY HILLS, where you’ll find epic LOLS, dramatic ACTION scenes, a scattering of MILD PERIL, and MUCH MORE! There’s a surprise new arrival in Happy Hills, and he means trouble! Cheesy Bob is a mischievous monkey magician, with plans for REVENGE… and only Ace knows the truth about him! Can he warn the gang in time, before he wreaks MAGICAL HAVOC on the land? (Probably not, right?!) ‘Delicious genius from Sophy Henn. If eating a load of fizzy sweets and then sticking your head into a bag of kittens could be turned into a book, it would be THIS BOOK.’ – Nadia Shireen, author and illustrator of Grimwood Possible side effects of entering Happy Hills: puking rainbows. Turning into a cake. Unstoppable disco moves. Snack attacks!
The Egg of an Ogg
A hilarious fable from the bestselling author of Oi Frog and Friends, which has sold over 3 million copies worldwide.One day, Ivan and his sister discover a very strange egg in the forest. "It is the egg of an ogg," the old man of the forest tells them. "Now leave it be." But the children and their neighboursare curious. What IS an ogg? Will it walk? Will it fly? Will it like cherry pie? Will it sing? Will it dance? Will it hop? Will it prance? But when the egg of an ogg finally hatches, it is stranger and BIGGER than any of them could have imagined. Can the children stop the ogg growing before it flattens the town? And will they ever learn to leave strange things be?
The Frenchman
'Gripping... revelatory' The Times'A thrilling roller-coaster ride of a novel...Think James Bond with a Parisian twist' Express 'Twisty and riveting ... seamlessly blends insider tradecraft and a doomsday plot' David McCloskeyTHE THRILLING INTERNATIONAL PHENOMENON FROM THE FORMER INTELLIGENCE AGENTTHE GAME IS ON. AND IT'S ABOUT TO GET DEADLY... Alec de Payns is an undercover agent in an elite division of France's famed intelligence service. When a routine mission goes fatally wrong, Alec is forced to confront the unthinkable: his team has been betrayed by one of their own. Tasked with investigating a covert bio-weapons facility in Pakistan, Alec must race to uncover its secrets to save the lives of his loved ones. But with a traitor in the ranks, deceit following his every move, it's not just Alec in the firing line. It's the potential destruction of Paris itself... Five-star reader raves:'WOW!''As good as it gets''Best espionage I've ever read''Best spy novel...and by someone who has been a spy!'
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