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Surviving motherhood? It's all about having the right support network.Lawyer Cassie has a new baby, a husband who converses mainly through jokes, a best friend on the other side of the world, and a taskforce of Babycraft mums who make her feel she has about as much maternal aptitude as a jellyfish.Husband Jonathan dismisses Cassie's maternal anxieties, but is he really paying attention to his struggling wife? He's started sleep talking and it seems there's more on his mind than he's letting on. Then sexy, swaggering ex-boyfriend Malkie saunters into Cassie's life again. Unlike Jonathan, he 'gets' her. He'd like to get her into bed again, too…And on top of all her emotional turmoil, she also finds herself advising a funeral director on ghost protocol and becomes involved in anactof hotel spa fraud, never mind hiding cans of wasp spray all over the house to deal with the stalker who seems to be lurking everywhere she looks. Marriage and motherhood isn't the fairytale Cassie thought it would be. Will her strange new world fall apart around her or willtinyactsoflovebe enough to get her through?Funny, perceptive and real, TinyActsofLove portrays the rawness of motherhood, the flipside ofloveand the powerful lure of paths not taken.PRAISE FOR TINYACTSOFLOVE'A beautiful portrayal of the tribulations of becoming a new mum, it's a fantastic debut.'OK MAGAZINE'Funny, poignant and honest, this is a cracker of a debut novel.'THE SUN'With tear-provoking moments and chapters that will make you laugh out loud, this page-turner is impossible to put down.'CLOSER MAGAZINE (4 Stars)'If you have ever been a new parent, every moment of this novel will resonate with you. If you have not, you are still in for a fantastic and invigorating peek into one fictional family's life ... Really cannot recommend this highly enough.'LIZLOVESBOOKS (Blog)

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The Gruffalo said it wid come tae nae guid If a gruffalo roamed in the deep mirk widd. "How no, how no?" "Because, hae nae doot, The Muckle Mad Moose will find ye oot." But one wild and windy night the Gruffalo's Wean ignores her father's warning and tiptoes out into the snow. After all, the Muckle Mad Moose doesn't really exist...does he? When Itchy Coo's Scots version of The Gruffalo was published in 2012 it immediately became a Scottish children's bestseller. Now, in the same format and using the same rich Scots vocabulary that has thrilled thousands of readers, the sequel is here. The Gruffalo books are among the most popular children's titles ever published, and James Robertson's Scots translations of them capture their warmth and excitement while adding a special Scottish dimension that weans and grown-ups alike just love.

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The complete, dramatic story of Union Terrace Gardens has never before been told in one volume. Now, in her eleventh book on Aberdeen, Diane Morgan presents the complete history of these iconic gardens on the west side of the Denburn Valley. From the early days as the Denburn Meadows, where sheep were corralled at the time of the nearby Woolmanhill sales, to the transformation of the meadows into the Great Bleachery which played a crucial role in Aberdeen's Industrial Revolution, this site has been central to the history and development of the city. And above the meadows rose the wooded Corbie Heugh - the crow cliff - where Johnnie Cope and his redcoats were encamped in 1745, prior to their disaster at Prestonpans. By the 1860s the area was in decline and being taken over by housing when the architect and future provost, James Matthews, overcame the faintheartedness and intransigence of his fellow councillors and, from the Heugh and the meadows below, created the Union Terrace Gardens we know today. Since then, Union Terrace Gardens has survived various attempts to raise and convert it, all of which have failed, including Sir Ian Wood's City Garden Project (2008-2012), which caused immense controversy in Aberdeen. This latest dramatic episode and the bitter and divisive struggle it created is described and reviewed in full. Along with an in-depth look at the handsome architecture of Union Terrace, and at the east side of the Denburn Valley, where the fate of Archibald Simpson's Triple Kirks has been sealed, Aberdeen's Union Terrace Gardens , with its authoritative text (including a crucial chapter from Mike Shepherd), and superb photography, is both a fascinating account of this important space and an indispensable addition to the written history of the city.

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Scotland is often seen as a land of mystery, a place where reality collides with the world of spirits and phantoms. But what effect does that have on the individuals who call it their home? And, in particular, on those people who have in one way or another earned a place in history? Famous Scots and the Supernatural examines the achievements of famous Scots through the ages and shows how their lives and decisions have been affected by unusual and unlikely influences. For example, William Wallace was seen at one time as much as a mystic as a soldier. Hugh Dowding, who masterminded Britain's Battle of Britain victory, was fascinated by the spirit world and became a leading exponent of the New Age movement. And John Logie Baird, the father of television, had a number of supernatural experiences and attended séances where he received messages from dead inventors. Famous Scots and the Supernatural reveals how, from the earliest times to the present, politicians, scientists, writers and artists have been influenced not only by the world around them but by less obvious and more mystical beliefs and experiences which have changed their lives and altered the course of history.

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With a handsome police officer for a husband and a brand new house in a quiet, secluded street bordering Kelvingrove Art Gallery, Mae Kelly appears to have it all. But appearances can be deceptive, and Mae soon finds the demands of living at 1 Waterside Way are more than she bargained for. Glasgow in the 1970s is also proving to be a challenging place to live for some of her neighbours. All Paul Brownlee and Clive Westley want to do is live together in peace but the spiteful Reverend Denby is determined to make sure that won't happen in Waterside Way. Meantime, Charlotte Arlington-Jones and her friend Gemma Ford are bitterly opposed to having an Asian family on the street but when her own daughter falls in love with an Asian boy, prejudices on both sides will test everyone to the limit as families are torn apart. And down the road, Doris McIvor is struggling to care for her ailing mother and fears she may end up losing her own mind. As secrets are exposed and beliefs are challenged, each household on Waterside Way must face up to its problems and find new ways to survive.

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"There Is A Bonny Fitba Team" is the story of one fan's journey as he follows Hibernian FC through the highs and lows of fifty years on the Hibee highway. The story starts in April 1958 when eleven-year-old Ted Brack left Hampden in tears after Hibs had lost the Scottish Cup Final. Between that day and watching Hibs win the CIS Cup nearly fifty years later, Ted Brack has been to over 1,000 games and has dedicated a major part of his life to the club. During that time he got to know many of the club's legendary players, its officials and supporters and was a regular contributor to the Hibs fanzine. "There Is A Bonny Fitba Team" is a funny, affectionate and honest account of the trials and tribulations of a devoted Hibs fan as well as a history of the club over the last fifty years and a must-read book for all the fans who have lived through good times and bad with Hibernian FC.

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This is the popular best-seller in a revised and updated new edition. The world is full of TV doctors, but only Dr Phil has appeared on "Have I Got News For You" seven times and "Coutdown" nineteen times, a true mark of greatness (whatever Lord Winston says). He is also Private Eye's medical correspondent and possibly the only comic to have appeared at a Public Inquiry. Dr Phil (46, Capricorn) has worked in the NHS for twenty years but only used it twice. He takes no drugs (apart from Australian Shiraz) and has never knowingly been Rolfed. So how does he remain so healthy? And what sort of Doctor is he? Here, at last, are transcripts of his most life-enhancing consultations and comedy, including 89 Minutes to Save the NHS.

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LONGLISTED FOR THE HWA GOLD CROWN AWARD FOR BEST HISTORICAL FICTION NOVEL OF THE YEARA luminous debut novel about love, the trauma of war and the miracle of human resilience, for readers of Anna Hope, Sadie Jones and Elizabeth Jane Howard. No one survives war unscathed. But even in the darkest days, seeds of hope can grow.It is 1946 and in the village of Oakbourne the men are home from the war. Their bodies are healing but their psychological wounds run deep. Everyone is scarred - those who fought and those left behind.Alice Rayne is married to Stephen, heir to crumbling Oakbourne Hall. Once a sweet, gentle man, he has returned a bitter and angry stranger, destroyed by what he has seen and done, tormented by secrets Alice can only guess at.Lonely and increasingly afraid of the man her husband has become, Alice must try to pick up the pieces of her marriage and save Oakbourne Hall from total collapse. She begins with the walled garden and, as it starts to bear fruit, she finds herself drawn into a new, forbidden love.Set in the Suffolk countryside as it moves from winter to spring, The Walled Garden is a captivating love story and a timeless, moving exploration of trauma and the miracle of human resilience.'Richly evocative and transporting' Stacey Halls'A heartbreaking tale, vividly dramatised' Rachel Hore'Tender and lyrical . . . This beautiful book had notes of both Elizabeth von Arnim and Elizabeth Jane Howard. More please!' Natasha Solomons'Touching, absorbing . . . A beautifully written story that will especially appeal to Rachel Hore fans' Daily Mail 'A poignant drama . . . What happens when war ends? How do people move on after what they've seen and possibly done? Hardy explores these complex themes in this gentle but powerful novel. There'll be tears, but this evocative read is worth every one' Book of the Month, Woman and Home'An enveloping story to savour' Kate Sawyer, Costa shortlisted author of The Stranding'Written with great delicacy and feeling' Elizabeth Buchan, author of Two Women in Rome'Hardy's supremely observed novel blossoms like a rose-sharp and pointed, and stunningly beautiful' Inga Vesper, author of The Long, Long Afternoon'A poignant, powerful novel about aftermath, trauma and hope' Katie Lumsden, author of The Secrets of Hartwood Hall

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READERS LOVE YOUNG WOMEN:'Hands down, this is an absolutely phenomenonal book! I recommend Young Women to everyone out there, one you'll be hearing about for a long time to come''Young Women instantly grabbed me from the first chapter. I devoured this novel''Incredibly powerful . . . essential reading for all.''Sharp, beautifully written and powerful'AN INTOXICATING FRIENDSHIP.AN UNFORGIVABLE BETRAYAL.From the Observer debut novelist of the year, an addictive new novel where a fierce new female friendship will unearth a secret that could change everything . . .When Emily meets enigmatic and dazzling actress Tamsin, her life changes. Drawn into Tamsin's world of Soho living, boozy dinners and cocktails at impossibly expensive bars, Emily's life shifts from black and white to technicolour and the two women become inseparable.But after a bombshell news article breaks, Emily begins to realise that Tamsin has been hiding a secret about her past. A secret that threatens to unravel everything . . .'Confirms Jessica Moor as one of the most exciting new voices of the decade' Erin KellyAmbitious and arresting' Beth Underdown 'Vividly engaging' Winnie M. Li'Brilliantly written' Kate Sawyer 'Painfully real' Hanna Jameson'Provocative, thought-provoking' Bexy Cameron 'Visceral' Stylist'A timely read' Prima 'A slick cautionary tale' Sunday Times'Utterly engrossing' Louise Nealon*Observer best debut novelists of 2020 - 26th Jan 2020

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'Thrilling, haunting and darkly beautiful. This Wild, Wild Country enchants as mysteries deepen and secrets echo over the harsh realities of the American Dream' Chris Whitaker, bestselling author of We Begin at the EndThree women. An isolated town. A decades-old mystery.They hate me down there, in Boldville. I can read it in their eyes, smell it on their noxious breaths. That dreaded little town hates everything about me: not just my personality and form, the clothes I wear, but the way I think.The things that I know.1933. Cornelia Stover is headstrong and business-minded - not the kind of woman the men of Boldville, New Mexico, expect her to be. Then she stumbles upon a secret hidden out in the hills . . . 1970. Decades later, Joanna Riley, a former cop, packs up her car in the middle of the night and drives west, fleeing an abusive marriage and a life she can no longer bear. Eventually, she runs out of gas and finds herself in Boldville, a sleepy desert town in the foothills of the Gila Mountains.Joanna was looking for somewhere to retreat, to hide, but something is off about this place. In a commune on the outskirts a young man has been found dead and Joanna knows a cover up when she sees it. Soon, she and Glitter, a young, disaffected hippie, find themselves caught up in a dark mystery that goes to the very heart of Boldville, where for too long people have kept their eyes shut and turned their heads away. A mystery that leads them all the way back to the unexplained disappearance of Glitter's grandmother Cornelia forty years before . . . A captivating, atmospheric new novel from the lauded author of The Long, Long Afternoon, This Wild Wild Country simmers with secrets, lies and terrible betrayal, unravelling the lives of three women at the mercy of their times.Praise for Inga Vesper'Vesper is immensely readable' Sunday Times'Remarkably assured. A tale of inequality, broken dreams and quiet desperation behind a picture-perfect facade' Guardian'A clever and absorbing debut' The Times'Beguiling and evocative. This vivid and atmospheric pageturner will keep readers guessing all the way to its satisfying finale' Sunday Express'Beautifully crafted, claustrophobic and compelling. As delicious as a long drink on a hot day' Stacey Halls, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Familiars and The Foundling'Such a vivid atmosphere of stifling LA heat and stifling 50s domesticity' Clare Chambers, author of Small Pleasures'Breathtakingly stylish, hypnotic and masterfully gripping' Chris Whitaker, author of We Begin at the End, Waterstones Thriller of the Month'A triumph. What a pleasure to read something fresh and original. For once the hype is justified and Inga Vesper's gripping page turner must surely now be bound for Netflix' Evening Standard'A tasty, tense, page-turning combo of James Ellroy and Kate Atkinson with a bit of Mad Men thrown in'Liz Hyder'An atmospheric tale of repression and style at the heart of the American Dream' Stylist

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KS1 Maths is a simple, stress-free way to revise and prepare for SATs exams

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Join your favourite Spider-Man characters in a 24-book adventure as you count down to Christmas!Enjoy the entire festive season with this amazing advent calendar that contains five different types of books to enjoy; you''ll never get bored! Contains: - 8 x Storybooks - 5 x Spot the Difference Books - 5 x Odd One Out Books - 4 x Maze Books - 2 x Quiz Books This makes a great alternative to a chocolate advent calendar, and can be used again and again for years to come!

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Doodle and colour awesome images in Tom Gates Colourmania

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Take your creativity to a new level with this 3D scratch art poster book! Use your scratch tool to reveal bright rainbow backgrounds. Then, pop and build magical creatures to create 4 amazing posters! Plus, there''s even more fun to enjoy with lots of colouring pages to complete.- 4 3D scratch art posters - Scratch tool - Tons of colouring pages - Large format, perfect for little hands - Perfect mess-free crafting for rainy days - Easy to pop-out posters that can hang on the wall - Great for encouraging creativity!

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Help your little one count and feel the way through their first numbers in this adorable interactive book! With lots of engaging fun, this is the perfect early learning experience.Also available:My First AnimalsMy First ColoursMy First Words

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Can you smile like Santa? Or shiver like a snowman? Look in the mirror and make your best faces in this clever learning book about Christmas.This is the perfect book for early learners to discover the wonders of Christmas! Look happy like Santa and excited like a reindeer. Look into the mirror on every page to see yourself transform into Christmassy characters!

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Engage your baby''s senses with this interactive board book, perfect for sensory play! You and your child can explore different textures on every page, with multiple animals to touch, see and hear. With squeaky plush, crackly velcro, crinkly foil and a cardboard slider, this is the perfect interactive book for babies! - Interactive elements encourage curiosity- Promotes dexterity by allowing babies to touch and feel the pages- Engages all of the senses- Simple and bold text is perfect for young readers- Great gift for babies

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Become an expert in all things Disney with this awesome book of quizzes and facts!Ever wanted to know which Toy Story moments are the funniest? How about the top ten featuresof the Incredibles'' Supersuits, or the top ten times Frozen melts your heart?Discover all this and much more in this bumper book of top tens, packed with lists, quizzes and bonus behind-the-scenes information!- Top ten lists from your favourite characters- Behind-the-scenes trivia- Quizzes that put even the biggest fans to the test!

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Colour in characters from Disney's magical new film, Wish, in this fantastic floor pad

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These colourful and engaging workbooks help reinforce essential English skills for preschoolers

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These colourful and engaging workbooks help reinforce essential maths skills for Key Stage 2

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These colourful and engaging workbooks help reinforce essential maths skills for Key Stage 1

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Have you ever wondered how a shiny, scarlet ladybird gets its spots?Inside the pages of this stunningly illustrated story you will meet a friendly little ladybird, and learn how it transforms from egg, to larva, to ladybird! This gorgeous rhyming story book is packed with super-cute illustrations, and the board book format is perfect for little hands to hold on to. Bedtime stories will be extra sweet with this wonderful story book! Curious early learners will love being introduced to the topic of the natural world inside the pages of this beautiful book!

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Have you ever wondered what it''s like to be an owl, soaring around the forest?Inside the pages of this stunningly illustrated story you will meet a friendly little tawny owl, and learn how it grows from chick, to owlet, to owl! This gorgeous rhyming story book is packed with super-cute illustrations, and the board book format is perfect for little hands to hold on to. Bedtime stories will be extra sweet with this wonderful story book! Curious early learners will love being introduced to the topic of the natural world inside the pages of this beautiful book!

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Bring characters from Disney and Pixar to life in your own bedroom in this unique 3D poster book, bursting with exciting crafts and fun activities

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Journey into the enchanting worlds of the Disney Princesses with 7 magical stories

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When a conflict emerges between Merfolk and humans, can Ariel make both sides see sense before it's too late?

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Learn about the amazing work tractors do all year round on the farm, and drive your very own wooden tractor across the pages

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Explore the amazing Animal Kingdom, with a poster, shaped jigsaw, card game, sticker sheets, play scene, an amazing 3D model tiger to build, and a book packed full of facts and activities

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Discover Space. Look inside the International Space Station, learn what makes rockets fly and more, by lifting the flaps in this fascinating book

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Amazing Animals features colourful, exotic endangered animals in settings around the world.

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Learn about the human body with a tongue-in-cheek Hammer-horror twist in the Monster Human Body Activity Pack

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Explore Dino World's prehistoric scenes to find 501 items in this awesome search-and-find book

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Everything you need to to host your own escape room with added murder mystery twist

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Who is the loudest animal on the farm? Find out in this noisy touch and feel story

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Pets has a popular, evergreen theme and innovative touch-and-feel sound buttons. Press the feathers to hear a SQUAWK, scales to hear a SPLASH and more!

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On the Farm follows Clara the cow as she searches the farm for her animal friends in this touch and feel story

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Santa's Postbox is an adorable tale about Bear's journey to deliver letters to Santa in time for Christmas - perfect for the festive season!

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With lots of different press-out creatures to build, Make Your Own Animals is sure to sell all year-round

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Ultimate Dinosaur Activity Pack's bold design will stand out on any shelf, making it a sure in-store hit.

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Discover the art of astrology with Zodiac, featuring 8 dual-tip brush pens and 2 sets of constellation stencils

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With 28 stunning pull-out posters featuring artwork from across the Star Wars galaxy, interior design enthusiasts and collectors alike will love decorating their walls with these large-sized posters.Tapping into the current trend of displaying poster art in homes, as seen on Instagram and Pinterest, this gift book brings together 28 iconic posters from Lucasfilm's rich history of Star Wars storytelling.Includes the classic poster art from Star Wars episodes I-IX, as well as hit shows like The Mandalorian, Andor, The Clone Wars and Ahsoka.

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