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The scars inflicted on childhood by a parent with narcissistic tendencies are lasting - but they don''t have to define your future. My Parent the Peacock is a compassionate, insightful and clear-eyed guide to recovery that validates your lived experience while offering practical steps towards healing and freedom. Demythologising some of the ideas around narcissistic behaviours, acclaimed therapist Kathleen Saxton starts by explaining what narcissism is, and isn''t, and why it seems to be on the increase. She offers you support to understand how having a narcissistic parent can impact your early development, and how family constellations are shaped in such households (were you the Golden Child, or the Scapegoated Child?). Pulling everything together into practical and healing strategies for moving forward, the book also covers:* validation and self-care* setting boundaries and expectations* Listening to your own voice* Breaking the generational patternsYou can escape generational trauma and find freedom; take the first steps today for a healthier, happier future.

*An up-all-night slice of Halloween horror, perfect for fans of Stephen King, Black Mirror, and Frankenstein*''[A] timely spin on fears about AI developing consciousness . . . a diabolically disguised twist will bring you up short. Sleep tight'' The TimesHenry, a brilliant but reclusive engineer, has achieved the crowning discovery of his career: he''s created an artificially intelligent consciousness. He names the half-formed robot William.But there''s something strange about William. It is the way he looks at Henry''s pregnant wife, Lily.As William''s fixation with Lily grows and threatens to bring harm to their house, Henry has no choice but to destroy him. But William isn''t gone. In this smartest of smart homes, William becomes a haunting presence.He lurks behind each locked door. You can hear him muttering in the eaves of the attic. He is whispering in Henry''s head. And he will be the one to take control . . .''Its chilling final twist will have you turning directly back to the first page'' Mail on Sunday

First, we were told we all needed to have HRT to remain interesting for our husbands. Then, we were told it was going to give us cancer and put us in an early grave. Next, we were told HRT was safe and we had to take it, or we'd all end up with crippling brain fog, quitting our jobs and descending into dementia as the economy collapsed around us. On the other side of the fence are those who argue that menopause is natural, it doesn't need treating, and a cold-water swim could fix everything.No wonder we're more confused than ever. Why has this happened? What does the evidence say? Menowars explains why menopause is such a political hot potato, taking into account the history of gender bias in health and health research, the void and how it's filled, and what the evidence actually says. It answers questions like: - will HRT prevent dementia? - what you can do help your brain? - will HRT prevent heart disease? - what you can do to help your heart? ...and much more.Menowars explains the silent changes you can't see, and which need to be sorted, and why. Importantly, it not only shows why we're arguing, it outlines where the science is heading so we can live longer, better, healthier lives in perimenopause and throughout the decades we spend in post-menopause.

''Heartfelt and deeply affecting, it''s impossible not to fall for these nuanced, fully realised characters that will stick with you long after you''ve left the page. A triumph!'' Yomi Adegoke, author of THE LIST''Combined my favourite things, art and Caribbean food, with beautiful, nuanced characters that I could have spent a lifetime with.'' Nathan Bryon, screenwriter of RYE LANEIn one tiny Caribbean restaurant, three friends try to build a future in a country that refuses to see them.Judith came to Britain believing that hard work and respectability would keep her safe. Now a nurse, she keeps her head down and sends money home, quietly hoping her sacrifices will mean something.Mikey is angry, restless and unafraid to speak truth to power - whether through protest or paint.And Frank? Frank''s just trying to find joy wherever he can, even if everything around him is falling apart.Their worlds collide in a small Caribbean restaurant in North West London, where the smell of Scotch bonnet drifts out the windows and life-altering decisions are made between shifts and shared meals.Across the decades, as new generations find their way in a city that changes around them, what remains is community, memory and the pulse of something unbreakable.Soon Come is a rich, moving debut about migration, friendship and the spaces we create when the world gives us none. Inspired by true stories, this is a celebration of the everyday defiance and quiet dreams of London''s Caribbean community - and what it means to belong.''A captivating work of art by one of Britain''s most imaginative minds.'' Kelechi Okafor, author of EDGE OF HERE''The reader is in safe hands with this writer . . . She is a humanist storyteller, an authoritative author.'' Hugh Quarshie

What if everything you've been told about midlife and menopause is wrong? For too long, women have been fed fear and confusion about hormones, aging, and what it means to navigate midlife. The result is a generation of women left guessing about their own bodies, misinformed by outdated science, and held back by myths that serve no one. This book is not here to tell you what to do; it's here to give you the knowledge to decide for yourself because women like you are smart. You'll learn the truth about what happens to your body in midlife, how hormones actually work (without the hype or fearmongering), and evidence-based strategies to feel your best and the power to live life on your terms - in health and with science-backed strategies for your longevity. Midlife isn't an ending. It's an evolution. And when you understand what's happening in your body, you can step into this next chapter with confidence, clarity, and power. Are you ready to take back the narrative?

'I wolfed down this brilliant book' ADAM KAY'Immensely clever and moving, dark and mature, a reflection on loss, on our compartmentalised selves, delivered in a gripping mystery' MHAIRI McFARLANE'A deliciously dark departure for Justin Myers, full of twists and turns and plenty of laughs, too' BOBBY PALMERLaurie Blount, enfant terrible of the West End, the voice of a generation, a shining star. Also: dead. Very, very dead. Killed in a car crash in the middle of the night, Laurie exited this world the way he lived his life - dramatically and dangerously. Laurie 's husband Jo, best friend Vivi and goddaughter Rosy must step out from grief 's shadow and face life without him. Until rumours of Laurie 's unpublished memoir begin to haunt the group. Waspish, wicked and witty, these confessions reveal a side to Laurie nobody really knew . . . or would admit to knowing. But can the words of a dead man be trusted? Laurie 's grieving loved ones are about to discover that comedy and tragedy are the same mistakes, made under different lighting. If Jo, Vivi and Rosy are ever to find peace in the future, they might need to lift the curtain on Laurie 's past - as well as their own. Can a dead man shatter your life one chapter at a time?'Myers does it again - crafting a moving mediation on art, love, loss and what it means to be happy in a world that has passed you by . . . You'll wish Laurie Blount was your friend. Until you very much don't' CARL ANKA'I'm going to be thinking about Laurie, Jo and Vivi for a long time to come. I was already a massive fan of Justin's writing, and now I'm officially a creep' LUCY VINE'Witty and devastatingly astute . . . Myers writes his characters masterfully, his controlled and precise storytelling leading us down a path that feels more dangerous and thrilling with each step' LAURA KAY

On the 250th anniversary of America''s founding - a landmark history of the US Constitution for a troubling new era. The US Constitution is among the oldest constitutions in the world - and one of the most difficult to amend. Although nearly twelve thousand amendments have been proposed since 1789, only twenty-seven have ever been ratified. Tellingly, the Constitution has not been meaningfully amended since 1971. Without amendment, the risk of political violence rises. So does the risk of constitutional change by presidential power. Leading Harvard historian Jill Lepore captures the stories of generations of ordinary people who have attempted everything from abolishing the Electoral College to guaranteeing environmental rights, hoping to mend their nation. Recounting the history of America through centuries of efforts to realize the promise of the Constitution, we witness how nearly all those bids have failed.We the People is the sweeping account of a struggle, arguing that the Constitution was never intended to be preserved, but was expected to be gradually altered. At a time when the risk of political violence is all too real, it hints at the prospects for a better, amended America.

The brand new Slough House thriller from the #1 bestseller Mick Herron*Now an award-winning Apple TV+ series starring Gary Oldman, Kristin Scott Thomas and Jack Lowden*----''Mick Herron is our best and most topical spy writer'' Ian Rankin''Britain''s finest living thriller writer'' Sunday Express''The man is a genius'' The Spectator----Spies lie. They betray. It''s what they do.Slow horse River Cartwright is waiting to be passed fit for work. With time to kill, and with his grandfather - a legendary former spy - long dead, River investigates the secrets of the old man''s library, and a mysteriously missing book.Regent''s Park''s First Desk, Diana Taverner, doesn''t appreciate threats. So when those involved in a covert operation during the height of the Troubles threaten to expose the ugly side of state security, Taverner turns blackmail into opportunity.Over at Slough House, the repository for failed spies, Catherine Standish just wants everyone to play nice. But as far as Jackson Lamb is concerned, the slow horses should all be at their desks.Because when Taverner starts plotting mischief people get hurt, and Lamb has no plans to send in the clowns. On the other hand, if the clowns ignore his instructions and fool around, any harm that befalls them is hardly his fault.But they''re his clowns. And if they don''t all come home, there''ll be a reckoning.Available to pre-order now!

*A Short History of the Apocalypse: your comprehensive guide to the challenges of Armageddon*Join Frankie Boyle (Saturday Night Swindle; Celebrity Vengeance) and Charlie Skelton (head writer: Ad Naseum; David Suchet''s News Sachet) as they debrief time traveller and bon vivant from the late 21st Century, Alonso Lampe.Will humanity survive the coming cataclysm? Find out inside, along with helpful tips on cannibalism, thunderdome etiquette, and post-societal dating.How do you go about joining a militia?What will life be like in a billionaire''s bunker?How will people entertain themselves in re-education camps?All these questions will be fully and satisfactorily answered.With exclusive illustrations by Hall of Fame comic artist Frank Quitely, A Short History of the Apocalypse is vital to your future survival.

''An astonishing true story of courage, love and betrayal, told with the verve of a thriller. Freedland is a master''MICK HERRON''This remarkable book reads like a novel . . . The narrative style is gripping; the morality searing. This is how the best history books will be written in the future''ANDREW ROBERTS''The Traitors Circle rivals Freedland''s superb The Escape Artist. Totally gripping and timely''JONATHAN DIMBLEBY''Haunting and heart-poundingly suspenseful . . . Freedland''s powerful story-telling has intense resonance in today''s darkening world''SINCLAIR MCKAY''As tense as a thriller yet perceptive, thoughtful and thoroughly researched''KATJA HOYERWhen the whole world is lying, someone must tell the truth.Berlin, 1943. A group of high-society anti-Nazi dissenters meet for a tea party one late summer afternoon. They do not know that, sitting around the table, is someone poised to betray them all to the Gestapo - revealing their secret to the Nazis'' most ruthless detective.They form a circle of unlikely rebels, drawn from the German elite: two countesses, a diplomat, an intelligence officer, an ambassador''s widow and a pioneering headmistress. Meeting in the shadows, rescuing Jews or plotting for a future Germany freed from the Führer''s rule, what unites them is a shared loathing of the Nazis, a refusal to bow to Hitler and the courage to perform perilous acts of resistance. Or so they believe.How did a group of brave, principled rebels, who had successfully defied Adolf Hitler for more than a decade, come to fall into such a lethal trap? And who betrayed them?Undone from within and pursued to near-destruction by one of the Reich''s cruellest men, they showed a heroism that raises a question with new urgency for our time: what kind of person does it take to risk everything and stand up to tyranny?

Living with panic and panic attacks is frightening. You might feel like you are in constant, immediate danger or live with an unshakeable dread that something bad will happen. At some point, you went from being attentive and mindful around your triggers to being fixated and hypervigilant. If you're tired of being scared and exhausted all time, there are ways to heal and fully live your life.Overcoming Panic and Panic Attacks covers where panic comes from, how it manifests, and what you can do about it. Written by a therapist who specializes in anxiety and went through his own journey with panic attacks, this book walks you through how to employ evidence-based strategies such as: Grounding Techniques Breathwork Cognitive Behavioral Strategies Imaginal Exposure Guided visualizations and Meditations Panic can take over your life, especially if your triggers involve traveling, public spaces, work, medical issues, or simply going outside, but there is hope. With education and practice, you can develop adaptive skills to once again feel safe and comfortable.

Gilmore Girls hit our screens in 2000 and has been our autumn obsession ever since. There''s a reason that Vogue calls it ''the quintessential autumn girl show'' and that, years later, we''re still head over heels with Stars Hollow.Fast-talking, warm-hearted, and endlessly rewatchable, Gilmore Girls has bonded real-life mothers and daughters since 2000, when its iconic pilot introduced us to Lorelai, Rory, and their idyllic town of Stars Hollow. More than twenty years later, it has become one of the most-streamed TV shows, ever.In an anthology as intimate and quick-witted as Gilmore Girls itself, bestselling author Ann Hood invites fifteen writers to investigate their personal relationships to the show. (''It''s a show? It''s a lifestyle. It''s a religion.'') Joanna Rakoff considers how Emily Gilmore helped her understand her own mother; Freya North connects with her son through the show; Nina de Gramont offers a comic ode to the unreality of Stars Hollow, Yassmin Abdel-Magied writes about why being a daughter is a permanent state. For anyone who identifies as Team Logan, Team Jess, or even Team Dean, Life''s Short, Talk Fast reveals what Gilmore Girls tells us about ourselves - and why it matters.This autumn, get cosy and curl up with Life''s Short, Talk Fast, where fifteen leading writers explore what Gilmore Girls means to them in this delightful celebration of a contemporary TV classic.

THE MOST IMPACTFUL LESSONS OF MARCUS AURELIUS PAIRED WITH THOUGHTFUL ANALYSIS AND MODERN APPLICATIONS IN AN ELEGANT AND ACCESSIBLE FORMATMarcus Aurelius'' Meditations is a timeless reflection on resilience, mindfulness, and leading with integrity, widely considered one of the most important texts in Western philosophy. Written as private notes by a Roman emperor, its brilliance lies in its raw honesty and profound simplicity. Aurelius offers reflections on human nature, the fleetingness of life, and the value of virtue, creating a guide to living with purpose and grace even in the face of adversity. The insights he shares are strikingly modern, resonating with readers seeking clarity and calm amidst life''s chaos.The Concise Edition distills Aurelius'' thoughts into engaging double-page spreads, pairing his core teachings with thoughtful analysis and modern applications. With its accessible format, this edition invites you to embrace Stoicism and immediately cultivate purpose and tranquility in your life. Calibrated to deliver the key, timeless, perspective-shifting insights rapidly and directly, it will open the door to a world of wisdom and help you learn the best lessons from one of the greatest texts in human history.WHY NOT EXPLORE FURTHER CONCISE CLASSICS FROM THIS SERIES? Also available: Think and Grow Rich, The Art of War, The Prophet and Autobiography of a Yogi.

THE LEADING FORECAST ON THE IMPACT OF TRUMP’S TARIFFS AROUND THE WORLD   “An exceptionally sensible, clear-headed and original thinker” The Financial Times  “The best book on the future of the global economy” The International Economy   The tectonic plates of the global order are shifting, creating new pressures that will strain long-standing financial structures.  BUT WHERE WILL THE WORLD’S NEW ECONOMIC FAULT LINES EMERGE?AND HOW DISRUPTIVE WILL THEY BE?   In a clear and far-reaching reckoning, The Fractured Age lays bare the threats and opportunities that will shape the world economy over the coming decades. It charts the emergence of geopolitical blocs in a world undergoing profound change – blocs whose relative size and economic diversity will be pivotal in reordering everything from goods trade and investment flows to technology transfers and access to critical minerals.    As the world enters another period of seismic upheaval and a new global order emerges, understanding which economies are poised to benefit, and which will bear the costs, will be critical for effective decision-making throughout boardrooms and the halls of government.   As Chief Economist of one of the world’s leading providers of independent macroeconomic and market research, Neil Shearing lays out a stark vision of the peaks and rifts that will unfold, and how they will fundamentally reshape the global economy in this fractured age.  As featured on Bloomberg, CNN, BBC and in The Financial Times  

In Pyae Moe Thet War's electrifying and heartfelt new rom-com, a writer's attempt to find inspiration for her new novel is sabotaged by a vacation gone horribly wrong . . . and feelings for her very hot, totally off-limits best friend. Tropes include:???? Childhood friends-to-clueless-to-lovers???? Successful writer FMC???? Hot bookseller MMC???? Will they (live)/Won't they (also live)???? Forced Proximity???? Only one bed (while it lasts)!!!!Poe Myat Sabei has the publishing career that any writer would kill for: her first novel became a number one bestseller and is being turned into a Netflix film. But now on deadline for her second book, Poe is facing a catastrophic case of writer's block. The solution? Book a two-week getaway to an exclusive island resort with her (conveniently handsome) bookseller best friend Zwe, where she'll undoubtedly be inspired to write. But the vacation of their dreams turns into a nightmare when the resort is taken over by a mysterious group that's very armed and very angry. As Poe and Zwe try to leave the island before they're tracked down, they suddenly find themselves facing the kinds of conflicts that only come up when, well, you're trapped in a life-or-death situation on a remote island with your hot and totally off-limits best friend. Will they make it off the island alive? Will Poe meet her deadline? And, most importantly . . . Will they ever get a chance to tell each other how they really feel?'A winning, heartfelt and utterly unputdownable book' LAURA HANKIN'A love story that leaps off the page' RUFARO FAITH MAZARURA'With witty dialogue, surprising twists and some good old-fashioned romantic pining, readers are bound to fall in love' SOPHIE SULLIVAN'I LOVED IT' RONALI COLLINGS-----???? FALL IN LOVE WITH PYAE MOE THET WAR ????'If you're looking for a slow burn romance filled with tension, look no further - this is the book for you' ????????????????????'Never have I read two characters that leapt off the page from the beginning' ????????????????????'I was hooked from start to finish' ????????????????????'Pyae Moe Thet War tells a rollicking good story' ????????????????????'A fantastic romantic suspense debut that features two Asian MCs' ????????????????????' I would recommend this book highly' ????????????????????'I can't wait to read more from this author!' ????????????????????

THE MOST IMPACTFUL LESSONS OF PARAMAHANSA YOGANANDA PAIRED WITH THOUGHTFUL ANALYSIS AND MODERN APPLICATIONS IN AN ELEGANT AND ACCESSIBLE FORMATParamahansa Yogananda''s Autobiography of a Yogi is a spiritual classic that has inspired millions, offering profound insights into meditation, self-realization, and universal truth. Blending deeply personal storytelling with transformative metaphysical wisdom, Yogananda''s memoir is a journey through the extraordinary-introducing timeless lessons in living a meaningful and enlightened life. Its brilliance lies in its ability to connect seekers of all faiths with practical, transcendent truths.This edition will guide you on your own path to self-discovery and spiritual growth. With engaging double-page spreads, it distills Yogananda''s teachings into essential passages, paired with thoughtful analysis and practical exercises you can explore today. Calibrated to deliver spiritual insights rapidly and directly, it brings the radiant wisdom of one of the 20th century''s most beloved spiritual texts into clear focus for you.WHY NOT EXPLORE FURTHER CONCISE CLASSICS FROM THIS SERIES?Also available: Think and Grow Rich, The Art of War, Meditations, and The Prophet.