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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Home Sweet Maison
Book SynopsisFrench Women Don’t Get Fat meets The Little Book of Hygge in this lively, sophisticated, and practical illustrated lifestyle guide that shows how to enjoy la belle vie—to live like the French every day—transforming your house into a home defined by beauty, family, and accessible elegance.How do the French create the elusive and alluring sanctuaries they call home? This question long intrigued Danielle Postel-Vinay. Thanks to a chance encounter with a French expat in La Crosse, Wisconsin, and years of immersive research, she embarked on a quest to discover the secrets of the French home aesthetic.Experiencing first-hand la belle vie—the beautiful life—Postel-Vinay now shows everyone how to create their own French sanctuary, a home sweet maison, no matter where they live. Providing more than just interior decorating and design tips, Postel-Vinay teaches you how to foster the warmth, beauty, and rituals inh
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Santas Husband
Book SynopsisTrade Review“A genuinely sweet story that depicts a sound, joyful marriage.” — Vice.com “We all know that Santa is white and heterosexual, right? Oh wait, he’s a magical imaginary fat dude who breaks into your house every year to leave your kids presents, he can be whatever you want him to be!” — Out.com “It’s the perfect gift for your racist/homophobic uncle!” — World of Wonder/WOW Report “[An] enlightened account of the Kris Kringle legend… [with] deftly rendered drawings.” — Edge Media Network
£12.90
HarperCollins Publishers Inc I Cant Wait to Cancel This
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Art of Happy Moving How to Declutter Pack and
Book SynopsisTrade Review“Anyone who’s moved 10 times in 11 years deserves applause—and, in Wenzke’s case, congratulations. Her concept of ‘happy moving,’ admittedly an oxymoron on the surface, will feel attainable for readers who go through the exercises, checklists, quizzes, and just generally great emotional, physical, and mental tips she shares here.” — Booklist (starred review) “Ali Wenzke writes from experience, having moved ten times in 11 years in seven different states (preach, girl). The author takes you through every stage of moving—before, during and after—with practical step-by-step tips as well as a much welcomed positive attitude to get you through the trenches. ” — PureWow “If anyone knows moving tips for lower-stress transitions, it’s her, and her comprehensive guide to managing the moving process includes everything from moving tips and checklists to suggestions for making friends in new cities.” — Real Simple “Wenke lays out her own method for tackling the big pre-move decluttering, KonMari-style. Whether you’re making your own move this summer, or are just looking to revitalize the home you’re already in, these tips will help you feel lighter and more organized in no time.” — Bustle “Whether you are preparing for your first move or your tenth, whether you are moving across the country or down the street, The Art of Happy Moving will make all impossible moving-related tasks seem possible.” — BookTrib
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Harper Business Conflicted
Book SynopsisDrawing on advice from the world’s leading experts on conflict and communication—from relationship scientists to hostage negotiators to diplomats—Ian Leslie, a columnist for the New Statesman, shows us how to transform the heat of conflict, disagreement and argument into the light of insight, creativity and connection, in a book with vital lessons for the home, workplace, and public arena.For most people, conflict triggers a fight or flight response. Disagreeing productively is a hard skill for which neither evolution or society has equipped us. It’s a skill we urgently need to acquire; otherwise, our increasingly vociferous disagreements are destined to tear us apart. Productive disagreement is a way of thinking, perhaps the best one we have. It makes us smarter and more creative, and it can even bring us closer together. It’s critical to the success of any shared enterprise, from a marriage, to a business, to a democracy. Isn’t it time we gave more thought to how to do it well?In an increasingly polarized world, our only chance for coming together and moving forward is to learn from those who have mastered the art and science of disagreement. In this book, we’ll learn from experts who are highly skilled at getting the most out of highly charged encounters: interrogators, cops, divorce mediators, therapists, diplomats, psychologists. These professionals know how to get something valuable - information, insight, ideas—from the toughest, most antagonistic conversations. They are brilliant communicators: masters at shaping the conversation beneath the conversation. They know how to turn the heat of conflict into the light of creativity, connection, and insight. In this much-need book, Ian Leslie explores what happens to us when we argue, why disagreement makes us stressed, and why we get angry. He explains why we urgently need to transform the way we think about conflict and how having better disagreements can make us more successful. By drawing together the lessons he learns from different experts, he proposes a series of clear principles that we can all use to make our most difficult dialogues more productive—and our increasingly acrimonious world a better place.
£999.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Rocket Years
Book SynopsisTrade Review“My twenties were some of the most chaotic, exciting, and influential years of my life. In The Rocket Years, Elizabeth Segran charts a road map that empowers readers to embrace the chaos of their twenties and harness it as a launchpad for the rest of their lives.” — Jennifer Hyman, cofounder and CEO of Rent the Runway “Within these pages is a fresh, fiery manifesto for believing in and harnessing our greatest potential from the get-go. A smart, impassioned, powerful read.” — Amber Tamblyn, actress and author of Era of Ignition: Coming of Age in a Time of Rage and Revolution “The Rocket Years is indispensable reading for twentysomethings. Elizabeth Segran offers hope—along with plenty of well-researched evidence—that we have incredible power to create interesting, meaningful lives. She offers a blueprint for building the life we want and, importantly, encourages us to be patient with ourselves when we hit inevitable roadblocks.” — Wajahat Ali, playwright and contributing writer for the New York Times “If only I’d had this book in my twenties. . . . Elizabeth Segran beautifully captures all the advice I wish I’d been told then and empowers me to continually reinvent myself throughout my thirties, forties, and the rest of my life.” — Jen Rubio, cofounder, president, and chief brand officer of Away “Elizabeth Segran busts the notion that our twenties are frivolous. Her brilliant book The Rocket Years takes one small step for life planning and one giant leap for helping each of us find joy and purpose in our careers and relationships.” — Scott Hartley, author of The Fuzzy and the Techie “A book about the importance of your twenties could have been a stressful read, especially for those of us looking at those years in the rearview mirror. But Elizabeth Segran leads us on a warm, encouraging tour of personal stories and academic research to reach big themes about how to live a rewarding life. My thirties will be the better for having read it.” — Ariel White, assistant professor of political science at MIT “Our biggest decisions—whom we love, what we believe, where we work and live—are largely shaped by our twenties. But rather than let these years speed by, The Rocket Years reminds us how much control we actually have.” — Michael Gill, research scientist at Facebook
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Radical Kindness The LifeChanging Power of Giving
Book SynopsisThe beloved creator of Blues Clues and Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood and protégé of Fred Rogers explores the importance of kindness and how it can change your life in this essential guide and tie-in to the PBS special, “The Power of Radical Kindness.”Angela C.Trade Review“Angela Santomero tells the story of the transformative nature of radical kindness through studies, through unforgettable stories, though insightful observations and through suggestions for how to change. Reading this book is like having an inspiring conversation with a wise and forward-thinking friend!” — Ellen Galinsky, Author, Mind in the Making: The Seven Essential Life Skills Every Child Needs “In Radical Kindness, Angela helps us make goodness an essential part of our lives, calling to mind Fred Rogers’ saying that “attitudes are caught, not taught,” and inspiring us to develop an attitude of kindness in everything that we do.” — Roberta Schomburg, PhD, Child Development Consultant at Fred Rogers Productions “Kindness was at the center of everything my husband, Fred Rogers, did. Angela Santomero continues Fred’s legacy of bringing kindness into the world.” — Joanne Rogers “Radical kindness is the most powerful thing that you can do for anyone at any given time. It costs you nothing and your spiritual reward is everything.” — Ludacris “Radical Kindness and Angela Santomero are exactly what the world needs now. This wonderful book will teach you a simple practice that will improve both your life and the world. It’s a must-read for everyone.” — Strauss Zelnick, founder and CEO of Zelnick Media Capital; interim chairman of CBS “Everyone should have Radical Kindness on their night table! It’s a fresh way to think about kindness to ourselves and kindness to others—it’s really a road map for living in today’s world.” — Jason Priestley, actor, director, father of two “Fantastic reading! Angela’s work extends the impact of gratitude and the science of positive psychology.” — John Sharp, MD, professor of psychiatry at Harvard and UCLA, and author of The Insight Cure “Kindness is always a gift. Whether we are giving it to others or to ourselves, it elevates both the giver and the receiver. In a world where anxiety, loneliness, and suffering are all too familiar, we always have the capacity to act with kindness. Angela brings the best of it to the page in Radical Kindness.” — Aviva Romm, MD, author of The Adrenal Thyroid Revolution; Naturally Healthy Babies and Children; and Natural Health After Birth “What our society needs most is simple human kindness—which is really not ‘simple’ at all. It is bold. Adventurous. Radical. This book is a must-read.” — Dr. Michael B. Brown, minister, professor, motivational speaker, and author of Love Is the Way
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Way from Here A Novel
Book SynopsisEach letter instructs her to visit a place special to Susie, both to spread her ashes but also to uncover some truths Susie has long kept hidden from her family.Their mother Margaret has secrets of her own.Trade Review"The Way from Here heralds the arrival of a formidable new talent. Jane Cockram will sweep you away with this tale of sisterly love, family secrets and one woman’s search for redemption from beyond the grave. With unforgettable characters, exquisite writing and a breathtaking landscape, this beautiful novel will leave you enchanted." — Sally Hepworth, author of The Mother-in-Law “The Way From Here is a beautiful tale of three women untangling a careful web of lies to uncover long lost truths. And as they heal the wounds they've inflicted on one another, they find a way to come together - even from beyond the grave. Riveting from beginning to end, Cockram is a master at weaving a story filled with love and loss, mystery, and bittersweet triumph." — Noelle Salazar, author of The Flight Girls "This is the nostalgic travel-tale we all need right now: Sisters, secrets, exotic locations and starting over. This charming tale will burrow into your heart." — Kirsty Manning, author of The Jade Lily "The Way From Here is a book that grabbed my attention on the very first page and kept it until the final chapter . . . . An intergenerational family mystery full of twists and turns and a whole lot of heart." — Mamamia
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Good Fight Wanting to Leave Choosing to Stay
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Alis Well That Ends Well
Book SynopsisNEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERBestselling author Ali Wentworth offers a comedic look at family, friendship, and lessons learned during the Covid-19 pandemic in her new collection of laugh-out-loud comic vignettes.Like many, Ali Wentworth spent the pandemic seesawing between highs, lows, and baking an unnecessary amount of chocolate cake. Between binging every tv show in existence to conquering TikTok to becoming a (semi) empty-nester, Ali experienced her share of turmoil (including an early case of Covid), but she also grew a little, learned a lot, and found comfort in some unexpected people and places.In Ali’s Well That Ends Well, Wentworth turns her gimlet eye to the year no one saw coming. With her signature irreverent style, she shares the most hysterical, absurd, and sometimes trying episodes that her family endured during the terrible global pandemic. Thoroughly relatable, absolutely charming, and filled with moments both hilarious and poignant, this terrific collection once again showcases the comedic genius of a beloved star who is “the girlfriend you want to have a glass of wine with, the one who makes you laugh because she sees the funny and the absurd in everything (Huffington Post).
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Alis Well That Ends Well
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Ill Show Myself Out
Book SynopsisTrade Review“Poignant and brutally honest. . . will make you laugh out loud.” — Washington Post, "The Best Feel-Good Books of the Year" “A laugh-out-loud book of essays. . . . strikes gold. . . . Klein’s comedic sensibilities and abundant care for women make her the ideal writer to square off against the obligations and judgments placed on mothers. . . . an instant classic." — Glamour “Comedian Jessi Klein delivers a necessary laugh for parents just beginning to emerge from the dumpster fire otherwise known as pandemic parenting. . . . grapples with the humiliations and possibilities of midlife and motherhood, from impossible car seats to equally befuddling ‘Mama’ necklaces. Even the essay titles are funny.” — Time Magazine "Her humor and insights are spot-on." — People, "The Best New Books" "Achingly funny." — Esquire, "The 8 Best Comedy Books of the Year" “Brutally honest and so very human.” — Vulture, “The Best Comedy Books of the Year (So Far)” “Jessi Klein is back with an unflinchingly honest and hilarious memoir about navigating the absurdly high expectations of being both a mom and a woman. . . . I’ll Show Myself Out will not only make you laugh but also, and most importantly, think, ‘Hmm, so it’s not just me.’” — Shondaland “Jessi Klein has yet again ‘delivered’ (and yes I’m using that in the messy motherhood-pun way—I’m not the writer) a collection of the most relatable, achingly raw, and stunningly human essays I have read about the mess of motherhood and this chapter of life since her last collection. And… they are of course hilarious. THANK YOU JESSI for this gift. Please read it, mothers. It is nourishment.” — Kathryn Hahn “Jessi Klein’s essay collection spoke to the deepest part of my soul and being. Her framing of motherhood as a ‘hero’s journey’ made me weep from feeling seen. I also howled with laughter so many times I was politely asked to leave a restaurant. It’s a perfect book.” — Casey Wilson, New York Times bestselling author of The Wreckage of My Presence “I'll Show Myself Out is so pee-in-the-pants funny, I made sure to wear period underwear while reading it. Insanely smart and wildly relatable, Jessi Klein's highly anticipated second book is the most entertaining thing I've read in a long time.” — Ali Wong, New York Times bestselling author of Dear Girls "Jessi Klein has once again arrived with a collection of essays so familiar to me, it's like she has been directly inside my brain. Smart, bold, and uproariously funny. It's a 10/10 from me." — Kate Baer, #1 New York Times bestselling author of What Kind of Woman and I Hope This Finds You Well “[Klein] is gifted at turning the day-to-day minutiae into comedy gold, while simultaneously pulling back to lend commentary (often searing commentary) on the larger picture. A lot of her writing reminds me of David Sedaris, the way you find yourself laughing your ass off as you read along, and then suddenly you’re like why is my heart in my throat?” — Jenny Rosenstrach, New York Times bestselling author of The Weekday Vegetarians and Dinner: A Love Story “A bold and irreverent collection. . . . Klein is full of surprises, and moments of hilarity often dissolve into unexpected glimpses of joy. . . . Funny, clever, and full of heart, this one’s a gem.” — Publishers Weekly (starred review) “Klein isn't here to make motherhood look pretty, but she ends up making it look pretty great in the truest sense of the word, mixing laughs with poignancy and treating heavy topics with a brightening kind of honesty.” — Booklist Praise for You'll Grow Out of It: "A book like Jessi Klein's YOU'LL GROW OUT OF IT comes along to remind us just what an artful confessional essay can do." — New York Times "Is it really a surprise that comedian Jessi Klein, head writer and executive producer for Inside Amy Schumer, would write a book of personal essays brimming with sharp observations and insights and poignant recollections but that above all is very, very funny? ...We guarantee that this book will quickly become one of your summer favorites." — Entertainment Weekly "[Jessi Klein's] astute, hilarious essays about the perilous path to modern womanhood will have you wincing in recognition." — People "Klein shares her eccentric path to adulthood, from her tomboyish girlhood to sidesplitting dating tales and beyond in this uproarious, relatable, and irresistible memoir." — Harper’s Bazaar "Deftly blending irreverent humor with poignant insights, Klein's writing is wonderfully intimate." — New York magazine "Never afraid to share insights and reveal the raw truth behind her own stories, Klein makes readers laugh while inspiring them, a feat that calls to mind the work of the late Nora Ephron. This uplifting and uproarious collection of personal essays will be repeatedly shared among friends." — Publishers Weekly (starred review) "Reading [Jessi Klein's] book is like watching her--doubtless superb--stand-up act." — Booklist (starred review) "A gifted comedian turns the anxieties, obsessions, insecurities, and impossible-to-meet expectations that make up human nature into laughter." — Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Secret Life of Dorothy Soames
Book Synopsis“Far from growing up in the wealthy, fox-hunting circles she had always suggested, her mother had in fact been raised in a foundling hospital for the children of unwed women.” — Editor’s Choice, The New York Times Book Review“Extraordinary … fascinating, moving.” —The Telegraph“This emotional and transatlantic journey is a page-turner.” — Editor’s Pick, Amazon Book Review“Book groups will find as much to discuss here as they have with The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls, and Educated by Tara Westover.” — BookListRecommended by The New York Times, The Saturday Evening Post, <
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HarperCollins Publishers And Now I Spill the Family Secrets
Book SynopsisTrade Review"A compelling family saga about falling apart and coming back together again, Kimball’s book is part mystery, part confessional, and part love story. Her visuals capture the absences left behind when mental health crises change our relationships to those we love, but her words aim always to reconnect and understand. A probing, insightful, and ultimately beautiful work." — Brian Castleberry, Director of the Hayes Writers Series and author of Nine Shiny Objects "Margaret Kimball's heart-wrenching memoir is proof that family secrets--once uncovered and embraced--can not only become art that wows us but art that moves us closer to empathy and understanding." — Rachel Beanland, author of Florence Adler Swims Forever "Compelling and beautifully drawn…Margi Kimball sets out to unravel the complicated tangle of her family history with an architect’s meticulousness, detective’s curiosity, a writer’s eloquence, and a daughter and sister’s deep yet guarded love." — Ellen Forney, New York Times bestselling author of Marbles: Mania, Depression, Michelangelo and Me "With scalpel-sharp writing and tidy drawings, Kimball takes on a detective-like rigor as she unthreads her mother’s bipolar disorder and suicide attempts, her parents’ divorce, and the family history leading up to these defining events….A riveting reality to inhabit." — Publishers Weekly (Starred Review) "An extraordinarily honest look at life behind closed suburban doors, and with a sublimely redemptive conclusion. A welcome debut that will leave readers eager for a successor—and soon." — Kirkus (STARRED REVIEW) “An astonishing, loving, resonant chronicle of the hard and necessary work to make sense of the consciousness in ourselves and in our families.” — Booklist (STARRED REVIEW) "An empathetic, uncommonly nuanced, and thoroughly brilliant family saga presented with real daring and true artistry." — Library Journal
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Officers Daughter
Book Synopsis“The Officer’s Daughter is a powerful dissertation on the legacy of violence; a telling journey to the place in the heart where forgiveness is found. Elle Johnson’s words are beautiful, poignant, and painful; and always deeply resonant with truth. This book has an echo that stays with you well after you have turned the last page.”—Michael Connelly, New York Times bestselling author“A beautiful and emotional memoir of a family tragedy. . . . This searing story deserves a wide readership.”—Publishers Weekly (starred review)“When I was sixteen, my sixteen-year-old cousin, Karen, had her face blown off at pointblank range by a sawed-off shotgun . . .”?In 1981, Elle Johnson and her cousin, Karen, were both daughters of Black law enforcement officers. Elle’s father was a highly protective, at times overbearing, parole officer
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Life from Scratch
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Battle of Brothers
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Fierce Love
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Fierce Love
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc In Search of Emma En Busca de Emma Spanish
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc In Search of Emma
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Screaming on the Inside
Book SynopsisNow, in Screaming on the Inside, Grose weaves together her personal journey with scientific, historical, and contemporary reporting to be the voice for American parents she wishes she’d had a decade ago.The truth is that parenting cannot follow a recipe;Trade Review"Fierce, timely, unflinching." — New York Times Book Review "If this book feels like it’s sounding the alarm on the state of American motherhood, well, that’s because it is." — San Francisco Chronicle "Journalist Grose weaves together history, memoir and interviews with hundreds of women to persuasively propose a saner future for all." — People "In the all-too-timely Screaming on the Inside, Jessica Grose is direct and bracing in her assessment of how horrifically the United States serves its mothers and, in turn, its children. Enraging and elucidating, it's also a pleasure to read." — Rebecca Traister, author of Good and Mad: The Revolutionary Power of Women's Anger and writer-at-large for New York Magazine and The Cut "Like every mom, I, too, have screamed on the inside (and sometimes on the outside) while raising my four kids. I just want to do a good job—but that can feel like the impossible dream at times. Screaming on the Inside: The Unsustainability of American Motherhood helps us understand how mothers got to this place of outsized expectations from society and from ourselves. Jessica Grose has spent a career talking with experts and parents and has now mined her wealth of knowledge to write a book that is long overdue." — Soledad O'Brien “Eminently readable…It takes a succinct and accessible book to open a conversation with people who may not otherwise read a book ‘about motherhood’…. Vindicates the frustration of American mothers, but is as crucial a read for those who have never changed a diaper in their lives.” — Boston Globe "This is the rare book that is both important for how we think about policy solutions to serious social problems, and also incredibly relatable and hard to put down." — Emily Oster, author of Expecting Better, Cribsheet and The Family Firm “This is the book I've been waiting for on contemporary motherhood: historically rooted, incisive, empathic, furious, while always asking how we actually move forward. If you think Screaming on the Inside is just a book for moms, you're very wrong.” — Anne Helen Petersen, author of Out of the Office and Can’t Even and writer of Culture Study "Grose’s fiery compassion is matched by her profoundly complex understanding of the material and her trenchant, witty prose.... A deeply researched and highly relatable analysis of American motherhood, past and present." — Kirkus Reviews (starred review) “Stirring. …Mothers struggling to keep their heads above water will find camaraderie in this empathetic outing.” — Publishers Weekly “It's hard to imagine a mother (or other) who won't feel seen somewhere in Grose's accessible, empathetic, data-driven report.” — Booklist “Melding personal narrative with clear-eyes reportage from the front lines, [Grose] works to redefine what exactly a ‘mother’ is, or should be, in a society that demands so much more from its childbearing women than it has to offer.” — Los Angeles Times “[Grose] breaks down all the expectations and leaves behind an analysis that will surely free any mother of the burden of doing it all.” — Shondaland “Compelling, razor-sharp, and deeply personal." — Christian Science Monitor
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Speaking of Race
Book Synopsis“Simply the best book I’ve read on how to have those conversations. Unflinchingly honest, exceptionally well-reasoned and researched, there is so much to admire about Speaking of Race.”—Angela Duckworth, founder and CEO of Character Lab and New York Times bestselling author of GritA Boston Globe Most Anticipated Fall BookIn this urgently needed guide, the PBS host, award-winning journalist, and author of We Need to Talk teaches us how to have productive conversations about race, offering insights, advice, and support.A self-described “light-skinned Black Jew,” Celeste Headlee has been forced to speak about race—including having to defend or define her own—since childhood. In her career as a journalist for public media, she’s made it a priority to talk about race proactively. She’s discovered, however, that those exchanges have rarely been productive. While many people say they want to talk about race, the reality is, they want to talk about race with people who agree with them. The subject makes us uncomfortable; it’s often not considered polite or appropriate. To avoid these painful discussions, we stay in our bubbles, reinforcing our own sense of righteousness as well as our division.Yet we gain nothing by not engaging with those we disagree with; empathy does not develop in a vacuum and racism won’t just fade away. If we are to effect meaningful change as a society, Headlee argues, we have to be able to talk about what that change looks like without fear of losing friends and jobs, or being ostracized. In Speaking of Race, Headlee draws from her experiences as a journalist, and the latest research on bias, communication, and neuroscience to provide practical advice and insight for talking about race that will facilitate better conversations that can actually bring us closer together. This is the book for people who have tried to debate and educate and argue and got nowhere; it is the book for those who have stopped talking to a neighbor or dread Thanksgiving dinner. It is an essential and timely book for all of us.
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Dear Prudence
Book SynopsisBased on the long-running Slate advice column, a collection of the most eye-opening, illuminating, and provocative installments during Daniel M. Lavery’s tenure as the titular Prudence.Every week, millions of readers visit Slate for the irresistible “Dear Prudence,” an advice column that promises a healthy dose of reality and good humor alongside its indispensable suggestions and life lessons. The ever-hilarious and insightful Danny Lavery was one of “Dear Prudence”’s most beloved columnists, and he recounts his time as Prudie in this side-splitting, candid collection—complete with new commentary and exclusive stories—drawing out the broader themes of his informative, unfailingly illuminating guidance. From guilt and blame (“Am I in the Wrong Here?”) to downright confusion (“Maybe This Is All a Misunderstanding”), from recently discovered wrenches-in-the-machine (“The Other Shoe Just Dropped”) to the travails of parenthood (“My Kids Are Growing Up. Can Someone Please Stop This?”), Dear Prudence isn’t afraid to go the extra mile in its search for the much-needed corrective, gentle reminder, or tough love. This is the go-to guide for anyone who’s just trying to figure it all out—with a helpful nudge.
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc A Good Moms Guide to Making Bad Choices
Book SynopsisTrade Review“These two friends are on a mission to debunk what it means to be a good mom and redefine motherhood.” — The Today Show “Mapp and Dickerson combine their wit and humor to show how you can excel at motherhood—by embarking on a healing journey to eradicate old scripts and embracing every part of yourself… [A] colorful manifesto.” — Ebony “The book feels like it was written by two of your close friends who happen to be hilarious and wonderfully direct.” — Shondaland “I’ve learned so much about redefining motherhood, sexual liberation, healing and manifestation for myself from these besties.” — Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence “Through their personal and often hilarious stories of their journey to motherhood, these mamas turn the definition of the perfect mother on its head.” — The Root
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Alis Well That Ends Well
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Birdie Harlow
Book SynopsisThe funny and poignant story of one woman’s wonderfully codependent relationship with her dog – and what he taught her about chosen family and the reward of motherhood.Birdie & Harlow is the story of a baby and a dog.Trade Review"An engaging debut with a lighthearted memoir of her tender relationship with her dog, Harlow, and her rocky path to becoming a mother… A sweet homage to a beloved pet.” — Kirkus Reviews “A crucial read for those who have ever loved a pet deeply and for those looking for a narrative about the importance of connections and relationships, especially the unexpected ones.” — Library Journal “The buoyancy of Wolfe's warm, witty storytelling will keep readers rapt--tearing up one minute and laughing the next…Birdie & Harlow is a lively, spirited memoir about how a dog named Harlow rallied a young couple who faced many challenges on the way to parenthood.” — Shelf Awareness “In this hilarious, uplifting memoir, Wolfe describes her intense bond with Harlow...as she grapples with the chaos of her 20s, marriage, and eventually new motherhood.” — Washington Post
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Wild and Free Family Activities Collection
Book SynopsisThis keepsake box set includes all four of the beautiful Wild + Free activity books, designed to stimulate children’s minds, instill a lifetime love of learning, and bring families closer together all through the year. Filled with fun crafts, creative activities, ways to play and explore outside, step-by-step color photographs, inspiring essays by other mothers, and more, this collection will spark children’s curiosity and wonder and help families connect and deepen their bonds. The four books included are: Wild + Free Handcrafts: Crafts in a variety of styles, with step-by-step instructions and photos. Wild + Free Nature: Ideas for ways to get outside, seek adventure, and enjoy the outdoors. Wild + Free Holidays: Create fun new holiday traditions with your family. Wild + Free Book Club: Packed with book club activities including games, discussion questions, menu and décor ideas, suggested reading lists, and more, a fun way for kids to fall in love with reading.
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Noncompliant Mom Mamá Desobediente
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Twelve Gifts of Birth
Book Synopsis“Every home should have this book. Every family should read it often.”—Lendon Smith, M.D.(Pediatrics), Portland, ORThe Twelve Gifts of Birth is a tender, inspiring tale celebrating the innate qualities we’re all born with. For children, the message helps form within them a strong foundation of self-respect. For teens and adults, the book offers a message of healing and hope in trying times and during transitions. This richly illustrated book reminds all readers to see the dignity and goodness in themselves and others.A wonderful, inspirational, beautifully illustrated classic, The Twelve Gifts of Birth by Charlene Costanzo offers a message of love and hope for children of all ages—and for the child in every adult. The recipient of numerous prizes and accolades—including the 1999 Glyph Best Book Award—The Twelve Gifts of Birth is a gift to be cherished, ideal for giving on birthdays, baby sho
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Penguin Putnam Inc Twentysomething Why Do Young Adults Seem Stuck
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewMust Read for November 2012–Oprah Magazine"The fullest guide through this territory...a densely researched report on the state of middle-class young people today."–The New Yorker “Provocative information presented compellingly”–Kirkus “With humor and insight, the authors deftly volley commentary and observation across the generation gap”–Publishers Weekly “In this provocative, comprehensive, and often very funny examination of the phenomenon of 'twentysomething,' Robin Marantz Henig and Samantha Henig provide the perspective of two generations on this new stage of life. Anyone who is twentysomething, is related to a twentysomething, or works with a twentysomething, will want to read this book."—Gretchen Rubin, author of The Happiness Project“Parents will love this fascinating, fact-packed mother-daughter dialogue, and so will their 'emerging adult' sons and daughters. If you think today's young people are another species entirely, you've forgotten way too much about your own early struggles and screwups.”—Katha Pollitt, author of Learning to Drive: And Other Life Stories“Losing sleep because you think your grown kids are behaving like the characters in the HBO series, 'Girls'? Twentysomething will calm your nerves. Smart, well-researched, down-to-earth and lively, this mother-daughter collaboration is chock full of important insight into the newest generation coming of age.”—Jane Isay, author of Walking on Eggshells and Mom Still Likes You Best“Mixing rigorous empirical evidence, testimony from twentysomethings themselves, and the astute observations of a mother and her twentysomething daughter, this insightful and engaging book shows us that sound bites and slogans are just not up to the task of capturing life as it being lived by young adults. Highly recommended!"—Barry Schwartz, Ph.D. author of The Paradox of Choice and Practical Wisdom“If you want to understand young people in the decade after college graduation—their anxiety about work and relationships, intensity of friendships, and feelings of drive and dislocation—this book is the perfect guide. Robin Marantz Henig and Samantha Henig weave the relevant research into an entertaining narrative, and their mother-daughter patter is a pure delight.”—Emily Bazelon, author of Sticks and Stones: The New Problem of Bullying and How To Solve It
£14.40
Penguin Putnam Inc Modern Romance
Book SynopsisThe #1 New York Times Bestseller“An engaging look at the often head-scratching, frequently infuriating mating behaviors that shape our love lives.” —Refinery 29A hilarious, thoughtful, and in-depth exploration of the pleasures and perils of modern romance from Aziz Ansari, the star of Master of None and one of this generation’s sharpest comedic voicesAt some point, every one of us embarks on a journey to find love. We meet people, date, get into and out of relationships, all with the hope of finding someone with whom we share a deep connection. This seems standard now, but it’s wildly different from what people did even just decades ago. Single people today have more romantic options than at any point in human history. With technology, our abilities to connect with and sort through these options are staggering. So why are so many
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Penguin Putnam Inc Finding Fontainebleau
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Penguin Putnam Inc Ten Conversations You Must Have with Your Son
Book SynopsisInternationally recognized expert on raising and educating boys, Dr. Tim Hawkes shows parents of tween and teen boys how to approach difficult but important conversations. Every parent of a teenage boy knows there are certain conversations they must have with their son but often they put them off--or worse, don't have them at all--because they simply don't know where to start. In Ten Conversations You Must Have With Your Son, Dr. Hawkes provides parents with the essential information you need to negotiate your way through what can often be very difficult territory about the why, what, and how of ten key topics: love, identity, values, leadership, achievement, sex, money, health, living together, and resilience. Each chapter offers suggestions for how you can connect with your sons on these issues while sharing your own experiences and knowledge with your boys. A headmaster of 25 years, Dr. Hawkes is in a unique pos
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Penguin Putnam Inc The Unmumsy Mum The Hilarious Highs and Emotional
Book SynopsisCreator of the popular blog The Unmumsy Mum, Sarah Turner offers an uncensored account of her early years of parenting.Sarah Turner's first few months of parenting were tough. On the darkest of sleep-deprived days, when the baby would not settle and she was irritable and the house was a disaster-zone, she wanted to read about someone who felt the same. Someone who would reassure her that she wasn't a total failure. But she found nothing of the sort. She decided then and there that she would write something herself. She would document parenthood as she found it. Not how she wanted to find it or how she wanted other people to think that she found it. But how it was. Warts and all. Thus, her blog was born. Now with thousands of followers, The Unmumsy Mum blog covers everything from baby-wearing incompetence to second child shortcuts. Full of candor, humor, and charm, this book—a #1 Sunday Times bestseller—shows us that we can
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Penguin Putnam Inc Ready Set Go
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J.P.Tarcher,U.S./Perigee Bks.,U.S. Weird Parenting Wins
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Penguin Putnam Inc The Brink of Being
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Penguin Putnam Inc Letters of Note Fathers
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Penguin Life Anything But My Phone Mom
Book SynopsisPractical advice for raising authentic, self-reliant teenage girls in the age of the Internet from the experienced clinical psychologist Dr. Roni Cohen-SandlerIt may feel as though your preteen or teenage daughter is growing up in a different universe than you did. Between smartphones, social media, and cyberbullying, the world is changing. Technology is transforming how girls identify themselves, learn, develop social skills, and communicate with the people around them. Many mothers feel as though they are venturing into alien territory, with no idea how to navigate these unprecedented situations. But the good news is that regardless of your technological skill, you are still the best person to guide your daughter through all the chaos of adolescence. In Anything But My Phone, Mom! Dr. Roni Cohen-Sandler shows mothers how to handle the modern challenges of parenting teenage girls, drawing upon dozens of interviews with teenagers and their mothers, de
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Penguin Random House India Dealing with Feelings Box Set 2
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Penguin Random House India Night in the Hills
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Penguin Putnam Inc Princess Posey and the First Grade Ballet 9
Book SynopsisPrincess Posey's glittery tutu is extra busy in the ninth book in the chapter book series.Valentine’s Day is coming! Posey is so excited about her special ballet recital and giving cards to everyone at school. Then she learns that one of her classmates doesn’t have any valentines to give out. Can Princess Posey and her tutu find the perfect way to help?
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Hachette Books When You Wonder Youre Learning
Book SynopsisPlayful and practical, When You Wonder, You''re Learning brings the lessons of Mister Rogers'' Neighborhood into the digital age. It focuses on six skills and mindsets that parents and educators can foster in kids--curiosity, creativity, collaboration, communication, perseverance, and empathy--by leading with a Mister Rogers anecdote, then connecting the logic behind what Mister Rogers did on his show to the latest science, followed by tips for parents and educators. Decades of research have only cemented the importance of these tools for learning--in recent years, they''ve been shown to boost children''s school attendance, grades, test scores, and overall well-being. They''ve been shown to be ten times more predictive of long-term success than children''s academic records, and they benefit kids regardless of race, gender, or class.Readers also learn from modern thinkers and scientists in the education field, many of whom worked with Rogers himself: media & com
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Hachette Go My Everything
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Hachette Books The Big Hurt A Memoir
Book Synopsis This complex memoir shows what it was like growing up in the shadow of a literary father and a neglectful mother, getting thrown out of boarding school after being seduced by a teacher, and all of the later-life consequences that ensue.In 1982, Erika Schickel was expelled from her East Coast prep school for sleeping with a teacher. She was that girl—rebellious, precocious, and macking for love. Seduced, caught, and then whisked away in the night to avoid scandal, Schickel’s provocative, searing, and darkly funny memoir, The Big Hurt, explores the question, How did that girl turn out?Schickel came of age in the 1970s, the progeny of two writers: Richard Schickel, the prominent film critic for TIME magazine, and Julia Whedon, a melancholy mid-list novelist. In the wake of her parents’ ugly divorce, Erika was packed off to a bohemian boarding school in the Berkshires.T
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Random House USA Inc Not Guilty My Guide to Working Hard Raising Kids
Book Synopsis'I want this book to read like you are getting together with your best girlfriends over a glass of wine to let loose about life and, most of all, to laugh about it all.” Debbie Travis Debbie Travis, the beloved home decorating icon, launched her hugely successful career when she had two kids at home under two. When women get a chance to talk with Debbie, yes they want to know what colour to paint their living rooms - but most of all they want to know how the heck she did it! In Not Guilty, Debbie describes in frank and hilarious detail the rollercoaster ride of raising two feisty little boys at the same time as working with her husband to create two thriving TV production companies and three TV series of her own. Full of laughter and tears, survival strategies and reality checks from other moms who've also had their total meltdown moments, Debbie's book will help you lose the guilt, enjoy the ride and stop being so hard on yourself. Guess what?
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Random House USA Inc Awkward Family Photos
Book SynopsisBased on the hit website, AwkwardFamilyPhotos.com (“painful, regrettable, horrifyingly awesome snaps of family bonding, you will laugh so hard that people in adjoining offices will ask what’s wrong with you”—Esquire), this full color book features never-before-seen photos and hilarious personal stories covering everything from uncomfortable moments with relatives, teen angst, sibling rivalry, and family vacations from hell. Cringe at the forced poses, bad hair, and matching outfits--all prompting us to look at our own families and celebrate the fact that we're not alone. Nothing says awkward better than an uncomfortable family photograph!
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