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The Wandering Paddy, aka James Mooney, has more than 530,000 followers on social media, a following that's growing at the rate of 20,000 a month, with 6 million account interactions and views a month. His unique perspective on life has resonated with people both in his native Ireland and around the world, as The Wandering Paddy shares his thoughts and experiences, his challenges in overcoming cancer, his mental health struggles and the invaluable life lessons he has learned and can now pass on. The Book of Truths captures the essence of what The Wandering Paddy has learned about life, and this collection will inspire you towards new ways to appreciate the beauty and fragility of life, show you how to embrace your own unique journey and make the most of every precious moment. It's all about living and loving with gratitude and compassion and cherishing the time we have together rather than taking it for granted.With a hugely engaged following, including

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A fabulous read for cozy winter evenings! - Sophie White, author of UnfilteredAn unexpected love story of magical moments, Christmas surprises and life-affirming decisions - Lexie Byrne is back!And life is wonderful, thank you very much. She has met The One, is still watching Dirty Dancing on repeat, and everything is perfect.Or is it?FaceTiming and flying visits aren't quite the happily ever after Lexie pictured. With her best friend Annemarie nagging her that she deserves more than a part-time lover with an ever-present ex-wife in his life, Lexie can't help wondering if life is as wonderful as she's telling herself it is.Will a surprise trip for Christmas bring the magic back to her relationship? In the city of her dreams, a miracle might just be round the corner . . .

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'A beautifully written cat's-eye view of some 120 years of history. Prepare to be enchanted.'SIMON BRETT, author of the Mrs Pargeter seriesEarly morning, 1902. At 7/7 Marchmont Crescent, Eilidh the charlady tips coal into a fire grate and sets it alight. Overhearing, Grimalkin the cat ambles over to curl up against the welcome heat and lick his favourite human'shand. But this is to be his last day on earth ... before he becomes the Ghost Cat.Follow Grimalkin as he witnesses the changes of the next 120 years, prowling unseen among the inhabitants of an Edinburgh tenement, while unearthing some startling revelations about the mystery of existence, the unstoppable march of time and the true meaning of feline companionship.This unique tale provides a feel-good read full of charm for any fan of history, humour and fur-ridden fun. Perfect for fans of Matt Haig's How to Stop Time and V. E. Schwab'

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What if the darkest curse was your greatest power?Born during the blood moon and cursed with the dangerous ability to manipulate other people's souls, Priya has to hide her power or face death.When Priya wins a place to attend the country's elite school in Kuwatta, her curse is revealed to be a gift and everything changes. With a centuries old guerilla war still raging in Awaran and a strange danger lurking in the heart of the Kuwatta fortress, Priya must choose between her country and her heart.A fast-paced and dynamic story of belonging and survival. 'But Awaran was all she knew. The only land whose earth she had trodden, whose air she had breathed and whose water she had tasted. Awaran was the land that had given her life, the land she fought for. She knew nothing else. Why, then, did she still feel like a traveller without a destination?'

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'An edge-of-your-seat plot combines with adorable characters to make this a smart, witty and utterly compelling read.' - SIMON JAMES GREEN, author of Boy Like MeEmotions are hard . . . but mind games are the worst.Steven Percival has been thriving. After an idyllic summer with his boyfriend Troy, his emomancy powers are under control and he can't wait to start uni life in London. But things don't exactly go to plan . . .Alongside terrible housemates and frazzled friendships, Steven and Troy are recruited by DEMA for a mission which will bring the buried past crashing to the present and make Steven question his own reality. And who can Steven trust when life turns upside down?The second instalment in this queer YA fantasy trilogy includes plenty of new drama, intrigue and jaw-dropping surprises. It's bound to enchant fans of Alice Oseman, F.T. Lukens and Erik J. Brown.PRAISE FOR OVERTHINK

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Delve into the minds of Ireland's extraordinary personalities as writer and podcaster Róisín Ingle uncovers the stories behind their most treasured spaces.Including a huge array of talent such as Dara Ó Briain, Marian Keyes, Marty Morrissey, Daniel O'Donnell, Ardal O'Hanlon, Orla Kiely and more, each tale blends stunning scenery with personal anecdotes which will entertain and inspire in equal measure.In association with the mental health charity A Lust for Life, thirty influential figures relive fond memories in locations that have brought them solace, laughter and awe, providing a unique view of the relationship we have with special places and people we love.FEATURINGChris de Burgh - Niall Breslin - Deirdre O'Kane - Paul Howard - Anne Enright - Senator Lynn Ruane - Joanne O'Riordan - Dara Ó Briain - Colm Toibin - Marian Keyes - Marty Morrissey - Daniel O'Donnell - Ardal O'Hanlon - Orla Kiely - Professor Luke O'Neill - Maia Dunphy - Michelle Fairley - Tina Kellegher - Róisín Murphy - Liz Nugent - Ifrah Ahmed - Eamonn Coghlan - Senator Eileen Flynn - Neil McManus - Marguerite Penrose - Kevin Sharkey - Martin Beanz Ward - Keavy Lynch - Michelle Fairley

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*Donna Ashworth's new book Wild Hope is out September 2023*FROM THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF I WISH I KNEWFor those looking for inspiration, peace and acceptance on the bumpy road that is life, Donna Ashworth's poems give insight into the enigmas of ageing, body image, family and the rapidly changing world around us.For every twist, turn and roadblock the journey has to offer, this collection provides relief to busy minds and dares us to live with a reckless abundance of joy.Readers are embracing Life- 'One of today's best poets.' ***** NetGalley- 'Donna's writing conveys so beautifully what it is to be human' ***** Amazon- 'Each time I read a poem and decide that is my favourite I turn the page and find another beautifully written, eloquent piece that resonates, comforts, and that makes you stop and reflect.' ***** Amazon- 'They are wonderful books to dip in and out of when you need inspiration, some advice, a hug, a friendly word.' ***** Amazon

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'Fair fa yer honest sonsie faceGreat chieftain o the pudding race'Marking the 20th anniversary of Itchy Coo, this beautifully illustrated collection of Scotland's best loved poetry is back in the form of the extremely popular lift-the-flap book, to inspire even the youngest budding poet in a simple, entertaining and colourful way. Kids will delight in the hidden surprises within the pages, lifting the flaps to reveal where the moose is hiding and what the haggis has on its head, while singing along with parents and teachers to favourite Scottish tunes such as 'Red Red Rose' with Rabbie travelling alongside them through the story, ending up in a marvellous Burns Supper rendition of 'Auld Lang Syne'.

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From an early age, Lee McKenzie had access to a motorsport world that most are rarely allowed into. From spending time in the paddock as a teen to becoming a highly respected Formula One journalist and presenter, Lee has been at the heart of motorsport for almost twenty years.On the frontline of one of the most watched sports on the planet and gaining the respect of F1 world champions with her tough but fair interview approach, Lee has shared experiences, hire cars, parties and friendships with a host of drivers from Michael Schumacher to Lewis Hamilton and Sebastian Vettel to Jenson Button.Inside F1 tells the stories of the careers of seven stars of the sport using her personal contact and interviews throughout the years. Lee's unique perspective takes us through the highs and lows, the controversies and crashes that led to some of the biggest and most memorable interviews in recent years. Lee's close relationship with the drivers makes Inside F1 an enthralling behind-the- scenes account of one of the biggest sports in the world.

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From 1563 to 1736 Scotland put thousands of women to death for witchcraft. Their supposed crimes have much to tell us about attitudes to women in the past, and in the present day. This book introduces sixteen women who lost their lives or lived in the long shadow of the persecutions.'Witches' who, like MARGARET AITKEN, confessed, implicated others, even aided the hunters before they were burned.Nonconforming women like MARY MACLEOD, who saw their reputations tarnished when they did not bend to society's expectations.Creatures of the imagination, like Robert Burns's NANNY, who embody deep-seated associations between womanhood and the occult.Weaving fiction with the facts where these are known, We Are All Witches invites the reader to explore the forces at work in one of the darkest episodes of Scotland's history and consider their echoes in the present day.

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'Brother, a dead body can't run from a coffin, but their spirit sure as hell can try.'Life is tough for JT Ellington. As an ex-cop he isn't exactly built for the job of morally corrupt private eye. But it's 1967 in St Paul's, Bristol, and he doesn't have a choice. He's still trading in favours, helping those wary of the police. And as the cousin of Vic, Harlem's newest crime lord, JT's business is booming.As he travels to New York and becomes entangled with the seedy underworld, tragedy unfolds thousands of miles away in Barbados, and JT discovers his cousin's activities stretch all the way back to his hometown - a web of violence that catches his own wife and daughters' tragic deaths in its wake. Forced to journey home to the Caribbean and embroiled in a world of drugs and corruption, can JT untangle a dark history on the island of his birth?'Great "Windrush Noir". Keep them coming.'DERMOT O'LEARY'Intense, emotive, shocking and oozing atmosphere and character, Restless Coffins really captured the times and emotions beautifully!'CRIME BOOK JUNKIE

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They are the chosen few who have drunk from the chalice of immortality. They are the men and women who have been part of the 101 GREAT GAA TEAMS.For GAA fans, our great teams bring colour and richness to our lives. When our team is on a winning streak it imbues us with a deep feeling of solidarity and a glow that uplifts the spirit. Great teams have that special power which energises and connects us. They inspire, make our hearts beat faster and let us dare to dream.All the great and the good are here: Jim Gavin's Dublin; Brian Cody's Kilkenny, Mick O'Dwyer's Kerry; Christy Ring's Cork; Seán Boylan's Meath; Ger Loughnane's Clare; Mickey Harte's Tyrone; Nicky Rackard's Wexford; Galway's three-in-row; Liam Sheedy's Tipperary; Mayo's team of the 50s and many more. 101 GREAT GAA TEAMS is a fantastic tribute to the great teams in football, hurling, camogie and ladies' football that have thrilled fans down the years.'A book which captures the heart and soul of the GAA' - Kieran Donaghy'This book will evoke great memories for GAA fans' - Jackie Tyrrell'This book is a long overdue tribute to great GAA teams' - Anthony Daly

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Join Andrew Cotter and his superstar Labradors, Olive and Mabel, as he takes a clear-eyed, often hilarious walk through the ups and downs of a year that encompasses all of life from the crushingly mundane to the weird and wonderful.Followed everywhere by whispers of 'Is that really Olive and Mabel?' - not to mention the occasional Hollywood approach - the three of them pad around literary festivals, breakfast TV, live radio and even an appearance on Good Morning America. Slightly bemused by their fame, Andrew not only pitches up in the iconic Mastermind chair, but makes a return to sports broadcasting to find that it has become rather strange as well.But, always, his pair of utterly endearing, endlessly optimistic and eternally hungry canine companions show justhow precious our time is. Especially our time spent in the devoted company of dogs. For fans new and old, this witty, insightful account of a year like no other is an unmissable treat.

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An irresistible love story . . . delivered with sparkle and wit (in a too-tight red dress!) Meet Lexie Byrne. The big 4-0 is looming, but she's perfectly content without a man. How else could she watch movies on repeat and eat crisp sandwiches in bed? Finally free of her love-rat ex, she's never settling again. Nothing less than 'The One' will do. Then, after an electrifying encounter on a wild St Patrick's Day, Lexie takes a leap of faith and a flight across the Irish Sea. But as sparks fly, Lexie's dreams take a serious nosedive. Until an arrival no one anticipated . . . Will the unexpected love story of Lexie Byrne have a happy ending after all?'A fun, warm-hearted romp' Marian Keyes'Fiercely funny and heart-warming!' Laura Whitmore'A fabulously funny read. Perfect for sisters who are doing it for themselves.' Irish Independent'Touching, moving and laugh out loud hilarious!' Elaine Crowley, Ireland AM

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The electrifying sequel to Becoming Mila... following Blake and Mila through the heat-filled days of a tempestuous summer.What the hell just happened?! One cheating dad, one furious mom, and Mila stuck in the middle.Enter chaos. Hit by an onslaught of revelations, Mila's life is turned upside down. And when her A-list parents jet in from LA, they bring nothing but conflict, leaving Mila feeling betrayed and her Tennessee fun at a standstill.But Blake is still there - with his easy smile, comforting touch and his guitar - and Mila turns to him more and more. Things are heating up between them and the pressure is becoming intense.As the drama unfolds between their families and life starts to unravel, can Mila and Blake keep it together as summer draws to a close?

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BELIEVE IN THE IMPOSSIBLEYou are about to read THE TRUE STORY OF FATHER CHRISTMASIf you are one of those people who believe that some things are impossible, you should put this book down right away. (Because this book is FULL of impossible things.)Are you still reading? Good. Then let us begin...

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Every menopause has its own story. It's time we told them . . .The menopause. What even is it? One big theme unites Still Hot!'s 42 stories - that, somehow, the world doesn't ready us for this. The menopause - let alone the perimenopause - simply isn't talked about; instead, it's reduced to a comic hot flush. More and more of us are proudly stepping free of the menopausal closet, but the Big M is still a conversation whispered below the radar. No one tells you it will be like this. No one prepares you for it.That silence is lifting, slowly. So let's be bold, let's overshare. Let's find solidarity among Still Hot!'s myriad voices - wise, rebellious, measured, fierce, upfront - telling how the menopause is not just one story, but many. Telling, in fact, that this is not the menopause, it is YOUR menopause.FEATURINGSahira Ahmad Belcher Yasmin Alibhai-Brown Shalini Bhalla-Lucas Sharon Blackie Erica Clarkson Marie Louise Cochrane Bunny Cook Tracey Cox Jody Day Paulette Edwards Felicity Everett Helen FitzGerald India Gary-Martin Tania Glyde Julie Graham Angie Greaves Shahzadi Harper Michelle Heaton Yvonne John Lorraine Kelly Jane Lewis Pinky Lilani Andrea Macfarlane Danusia Malina-Derben Nimmy March Alison Martin-Campbell Pippa Marriott Val McDermid Sharmila Mehta Louise Minchin Louise Newson Susie Orbach Penny Pepper Miranda Sawyer Carol Smillie Anthea Turner Melissa Wall Kirsty Wark Sayeeda Warsi Denise Welch Trinny Woodall Xinran Xue"There's a menopause club. Once you've been through it, you go, That's it, I can do anything now." KIRSTY WARK"Once we stop bleeding, once we stop having children, once we go through the menopause, it's not over. In fact, it can be a very empowering time." JULIE GRAHAM"We mustn't be scared of the menopause . . . I always say, Don't suffer in silence. Get help. There is help out there. There is understanding." LORRAINE KELLY"Many women, when they go through menopause, happen to be going through things in their life anyway. You wonder, does one galvanise the other?" TRINNY WOODALL"There is no one-size-fits-all for menopause." DENISE WELCH"It's not THE menopause. It's YOUR menopause." KAYE ADAMS

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An irresistible love story . . . delivered with sparkle and wit (in a too-tight red dress!) Meet Lexie Byrne. The big 4-0 is looming, but she's perfectly content without a man. How else could she watch movies on repeat and eat crisp sandwiches in bed? Finally free of her love-rat ex, she’s never settling again. Nothing less than 'The One' will do. Then, after an electrifying encounter on a wild St Patrick's Day, Lexie takes a leap of faith and a flight across the Irish Sea. But as sparks fly, Lexie’s dreams take a serious nosedive. Until an arrival no one anticipated . . . Will the unexpected love story of Lexie Byrne have a happy ending after all?'A fun, warm-hearted romp' Marian Keyes'Fiercely funny and heart-warming!' Laura Whitmore

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'I stood up. A miracle had happened. I could walk. It was as if I was born again.'With a heart full of prayer, Marion Carroll journeyed to Knock in the west of Ireland. For 17 years, Multiple Sclerosis had ravaged her body so utterly that this reluctant pilgrim travelled on a stretcher. Then, at the Mass, an unimaginable miracle. Marion rose, pain-free, to walk, talk and see once more.Thanks to this wondrous blessing, Marion has transformed – in her 'own small way' – the lives of countless others. Her ministries share her rock-like faith and devotion to God. They testify to the power of ordinary people to listen, to care, to inspire.Nearly 30 years later, the Catholic Church officially recognised Marion's cure as a proclaimed miracle. Here, with warmth, grace, humility – and down-to-earth Irish humour – she tells of her life 'before' and 'after'. Marion's powerful, uplifting story is unique. It shines a light on love, hope and a remarkable relationship with God.

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Spend Christmas with everyone's favourite Snowman! Now available in Scots for the very first time, Matthew Fitt brings this classic tale to life in a new way which is sure to delight Scots readers both new and old.When the snaw faws, magic glisters in the air.Wan snawy day a laddie builds a Snawman and in the middle o the nicht the Snawman comes tae life.Featurin artwork fae the original animatit film The Snowman, this bonnie book will tak ye on a magical journey tae the North Pole and hame again.

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In Edinburgh, evil is just one floor away . . .Fraud investigator Cat Thomas has bought a beautiful 18th-century apartment in Edinburgh, far from the dangers of her life in Florida. But when the neighbour from hell arrives, her nightmare begins. Desperate for a decent night's sleep, Cat dreams of ways of killing him. And when her darkest thoughts become reality – and her neighbour ends up very, very dead – her life takes a sinister new turn. Is this heaven? Or hell? Is she being framed for murder? Is her devilishly charismatic new neighbour upstairs responsible? And why are so many people around her suddenly being so gruesomely dispatched?

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Gaelic Games are the focus of endless debate and speculation, set the mood of Monday's post-match workplace and dominate pub-talk. For many of us, life and death run second to major GAA events. Blood, Sweat, Triumph & Tears looks back at some of the best moments from the sporting nation's favourite soap opera. It pays homage to the great players and people in Gaelic football, hurling, ladies' football and camogie. And it glories in the classic victories and thrilling contests witnessed down the decades. Based on exclusive interviews with the greatest personalities in the GAA's rich history, and covering every county in Ireland, here is a unique insight into the passion and politics, the controversies and crises, the wisdom and wit and all the highs and lows of Ireland's national treasure. Full of entertaining anecdotes, inspirational incidents and epic encounters, Blood, Sweat, Triumph & Tears truly captures the magic of the GAA. 'A book to shorten the long winter nights for any GAA fan.' DERMOT EARLEY, Kildare legend 'Will bring back great memories for lovers of Gaelic Games.' KAROL MANNION

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Vanessa doesn't believe in serious relationships. Come to think of it, she doesn't believe in any kind of relationship. But when her casual fling with Harrison ends in the ultimate betrayal, she's out for revenge. A leaked video that's got everyone talking. A mysterious (and hot) new guy at school. A payback plan. What could go wrong? And what might go right? The Wrong Side of Kai is a story of broken hearts, forgiveness, trust and vulnerability – and the breathtaking exhilaration of falling in love.

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At a dark place in Edinburgh's heart, secrets refuse to lie dormant Grace Macallan is struggling to see a future for herself in the police. Working in Counter Corruption at Police Scotland, Grace finds herself torn between the shadows cast by old demons and the new sense of peace she finds with her family. DI Janet Hadden, a complex mix of professional talent, ruthless ambition and criminal risk taking in her private life, can't fail to escape Grace's notice. When Janet's desire for promotion is thwarted, she seeks out Dominic Grainger, an imposing presence in the Scottish underworld, to take her to the top. Then, in an armed incident near Tynecastle, Janet comes to the rescue of Davy `Tonto' McGill, and realises that she can use him to get to Dominic. But Tonto is small fry, manipulated by both sides to further their own dark ambitions. Beset by murder, corruption and duplicity, Grace is soon embroiled in a savage game of cat and mouse with colleagues and criminals alike.

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Twenty-year-old Rona Leonard walks out of her sister Fiona’s flat and disappears. Six years on, worn down by a tedious job, child care and the aching absence in her life, Fiona’s existence is blown apart by the revelation that, before she disappeared, Rona worked as a prostitute. Determined to uncover the truth, Fiona embarks on a quest to investigate the industry that claimed her sister. Drawn into a complex world, Fiona’s life tilts on its axis as she makes shocking discoveries that challenge everything she’s ever believed ... Bittersweet, sensual and rich, Fishnet is a beautifully told story of love and grief, interwoven with a meticulous, controversial account of the sex industry and its workers. An outstanding piece of fiction, it questions the ways in which we perceive women, their interactions with the world and with each other.

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The lore and legend of Gaelic Games has been shaped by great players. Since the Games began, special players have had a unique power to make the heart skip a beat. Now THE GAA IMMORTALS celebrates the achievements of 100 of the very best footballers, hurlers, managers, ladies footballers and camogie players from the start of the twentieth century to the present day. Based around exclusive interviews with a who’s who of Gaelic Games, THE GAA IMMORTALS covers all the codes, giving a unique insight into icons of the games, including Dick Fitzgerald, Mick Mackey, Christy Ring, Jack Lynch, Nicky Rackard, Mick O’Connell, Seán O’Neill, Eddie Keher, Jimmy Barry-Murphy, Angela Downey, Lulu Carroll, Nicky English, DJ Carey, Peter Canavan, Henry Shefflin, Gooch Cooper and Joe Canning. With stars from all 32 counties represented, THE GAA IMMORTALS is a fascinating account of the greatest heroes and legends of the games.

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TYLER’S STORY FROM THE SENSATIONAL DIMILY SERIES "And all that’s left is me. The Tyler who doesn’t know who he really is." At seventeen, Tyler Bruce is hot – a hot mess. His girlfriend is a knockout, his reputation untouchable, parties are nothing without him. Even his car is unreal. But inside Tyler is in ruins – and he'll stop at nothing to keep that a secret. Then one summer Eden comes to stay. She's upfront, sharp and far more enticing than a stepsister should be. She also sees straight through Tyler's bad boy façade … to the vulnerable kid within. The quiet kid who took all the punches. As Eden draws Tyler in, his defences start to crumble around him. As irresistible and dazzling as its Californian backdrop, Just Don’t Mention It is Tyler's story – his heart-stopping tale of past hurt, finding hope and figuring out who the hell he wants to be.

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Expose the truth or let the dead lie still? Grace Macallan's life is on an even keel – at last. But a 9-to-5 career away from the frontline isn't all it's cracked up to be. So when she's sent to investigate a suicide at Glasgow's notorious Barlinnie prison, Grace gladly escapes her desk. The dead inmate is Tommy McMartin, heir to a ferocious criminal family. His murder conviction saw Tommy's fall from power; cast out not for violence but because the victim was his gay lover. The investigation drags Grace into contact with her McMartin adversaries of old. But the gangland dynasty is under threat and, as it topples, secrets once dead and buried are unearthed. As she unravels Tommy McMartin's fate, Grace senses someone watching her from the shadows, someone who aches for revenge. An awful dilemma faces her: to expose the truth or let the dead lie still.

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Nae doot ye think ye ken this story. Ye dinnae. The real yin's faur mair gory. The phoney wan, the wan you ken, Wis cooked up auld lang syne and then Made tae soond aw saft and sappy Jist tae keep the bairnies happy. Mind ye, they got the first bit richt, The bit whaur in the deid o nicht, The Hackit Sisters, jewels and aw, Mairched swiftly tae the Palace Baw, While yon wee darlin Cinderellae Wis doon the cellar weet and smelly Whaur rats hauf-mad for things tae eat Began tae chaw on baith her feet... An enjoyable unputdownable scandalous retelling of traditional tales like Cinderella and Snow White made funnier and more gruesome in Matthew Fitt's hilariously honkin couplets in Scots. Roald Dahl took great delight in shocking and surprising his young readers and remains as popular as ever. This first ever translation of Revolting Rhymes into Scots is an exciting addition to the growing number of high quality books available to children and young people to read in the wonderfully rich and expressive Scots tongue.

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'Page turning historical detective fiction at its finest.' – DERMOT O’LEARY 'This is terrific crime fiction – evocative, socially aware and gripping – and JT Ellington is a compelling protagonist.' – MARK BILLINGHAM A HAUNTED MAN. A BURIED PAST. A JOURNEY INTO DARKNESS. 'Brother, a dead body can't run from a coffin, but their spirit sure as hell can try.' 1967, Bristol. Life is tough for JT Ellington, ex-cop and reluctant private eye. He's still trading in favours, helping those scared of the police or trying to stay one step ahead of the law. But when news arrives of a tragedy that's unfolded thousands of miles away, JT's life gets even tougher. He needs to journey home to Barbados to pay his final respects – but first he must travel to New York, where his cousin Vic is boss of a criminal empire. On Harlem's mean streets, JT is fast entangled with Evangeline – a smooth as velvet Black Panther – along with Pigfoot, a Bajan too flash with his knife. As the underworld draws him in, JT discovers the extent of Vic's criminal activities – a web of violence that stretches to Barbados and back, and connects him to the deaths of JT’s beloved wife and daughter. Embroiled in a world of drugs, corruption, voodoo and the legacy of slavery, can JT escape the demons of his past as he returns to the island of his birth?

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DCI Grace Macallan's career has hit a serious roadblock. When a covert police operation in Northern Ireland goes badly wrong, she s faced with a painful decision lie to save a young officer's career or tell the truth and ruin her own reputation. For Grace, there can be only one answer. Reassigned to the newly formed Lothian & Borders Major Crime Team, Grace Macallan is forced to rebuild her career and her reputation. But when a brutal attack on a prostitute turns into a series of murders, the Major Crime Team is under serious pressure. The tabloid headlines are lurid and the team badly needs a result. With a new life to build in a new city, a new boss as smooth as an 18-year-old malt and a very high profile lawyer as the chief suspect, Grace soon begins to wonder if telling the truth is always the right thing to do. What people are saying about Cause of Death:'A first-rate police procedural by someone who evidently knows what he s talking about.' HANIA ALLEN 'Audacious, Ritchie's street talk sizzles with wit and invention. Cause Of Death is engaging, eventful and original.' M.P. WRIGHT As the revelations and subsequent chaos threaten to tear the Major Crime Team apart, Grace must find a way to deal with a whole new set of issues and a new life she never really wanted.

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The Gruffalo quo, "Ye'll dae as I bid -Niver set fit in the deep derk wid."Bit ae snawy nicht the Gruffalo's Bairn ignores fit her faither has tellt her an tip-taes oot intae the cauld. Eftir aa, there's nae sic thing as the Muckle Coorse Moose... is there?In 2015, following on from the huge success of James Robertson's Scots translation of The Gruffalo, Itchy Coo published four dialect versions: the Orkney, Shetland, Doric and Dundee Gruffalos have all proved immensely popular as celebrations of the Scots language's astonishing regional diversity.Sheena Blackhall's Doric version of The Gruffalo is now followed by The Doric Gruffalo's Bairn. A cautionary tale about what happens when a small Gruffalo leaves the comfort of its cave and sets off into the dark wood on a wintry night, this is sure to be another big hit in the North-East and with Doric speakers wherever they bide.

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I is the GUID FREENDLY GIANT!I is the GFG.Ae nicht, sophy is wheeched fae her bed in the orphanage by the muckle haund o a giant. Lucky for her, it belangs tae the Guid Freendly Giant. The GFG disna eat wee lassies. He jist eats footsie feechcumbers an drinks fuzzleglog. But there are ither giants that are no sae freendly an that snashter up slaversome human beans for their tea.Read Susan Rennie's new translation tae find oot if Sophy an her new freend can think on a sleekit ploy tae stap the likes o the Bluidsqueesher, the Girslegorbler, the Slaistermaister, an their hail ugsome clan!

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The long-awaited new novel from the author of the bestselling Voices in the Street and The Sunday Girls trilogyIt’s January 1955 and for the residents of Meadow Lane, a small community of seven terraced houses, each household has its own story...But when Sadie returns to Meadow Lane from Canada with her son and no husband, she throws the small community into turmoil. She tries to rekindle an old flame, despite him now being married with two children. Then Sadie's son, unhappy with his mother, runs away, desperate to get back to Canada to be with his father.Depressed by how life is turning out, Sadie starts drinking, with tragic consequences for those in Meadow Lane which will change all of their lives forever.Meadow Lane is an epic family saga set over 20 years, beginning in the 1950s, telling the story of ordinary people and their extraordinary lives, perfect for fans of Elaine Everest, Lesley Pearce and Nadine Dorries.

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When lonely single mum Janey stumbles into an art workshop, she can't believe her eyes when her left hand mysteriously scribbles a picture of two little girls and a strange message from someone called 'Hattie': Janey's childhood best friend. But they lost touch after Hattie's family suddenly moved away in mysterious circumstances.Janey's instincts tell her that she must finally find out what happened to Hattie, but life is already complicated enough: she’s struggling with motherhood, a custody battle over her toddler son Pip is looming, and she finds herself falling for intense art tutor Steve. And when writing appears on the walls of her flat and Pip starts playing with an invisible friend, Janey fears she's losing her mind. Is it really a good idea to go digging up the past? As dark secrets come to light, she can't be sure what's real any more - or who to trust…Moving and suspenseful, The Last Day I Saw Her is a richly emotive story of friendship lost and found, and how facing up to the past can help you find a better future.

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Everybody loves The Gruffalo and now you can enjoy this children's classic for the very first time in Shetlandic Scots! Translated by Laureen Johnson and published by Itchy Coo, this new edition of The Gruffalo will delight both children and adults alike.Ida hert o a forest deep an dark, a perrie broon moose guid oot for a waak. Noo, Tod da fox tinks, "Dat's juist whit A'm wantin! A'll glaep up dat moose, for A'm juist black fantin."Come a perrie bit farder untae da deep, dark forest, an fin oot whit happens when da fly perrie moose comes face ta face wi Kattyugl da owl, a sliddery snake an a hungry gruffalo...

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'A stunning self-portrait of a woman trying to make sense of the misogyny and sexism she has faced throughout her life.' - TIME MagazineIn early 2021, popular artist Anna Marie Tendler checked herself into a psychiatric hospital following a year of crippling anxiety, depression and self-harm. Over two weeks, she underwent myriad psychological tests, participated in numerous therapy sessions, connected with fellow patients and experienced profound breakthroughs, such as when a doctor noted, 'There is a you inside that feels invisible to those looking at you from the outside.'In Men Have Called Her Crazy, Tendler recounts her hospital experience as well as pivotal moments in her life that preceded and followed. As the title suggests, many of these moments are impacted by men: unrequited love in high school; the twenty-eight-year-old she lost her virginity to when she was sixteen; the frustrations and absurdities of dating in her mid-thirties; and

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*THE MUST-READ ENGLAND FOOTBALL BOOK FOR EURO 2024**Includes exclusives interviews with Raheem Sterling, Dan Ashworth, Martin Glenn, Steve Cooper and Jesse Lingard, as well as previous conversations with Gareth Southgate, Harry Kane, Declan Rice, John Stones, Bukayo Saka, Danny Rose, Wayne Rooney, Gary Neville and many more*The definitive, behind-the-scenes account of England's journey from no-hopers to genuine contenders.Under the stewardship of Gareth Southgate and captained by Harry Kane, England will arrive in Germany as favourites to win Euro 2024 and finally end all those trophy-less years of hurt. It's taken for granted that England are now considered serious challengers at major football tournaments but prior to Southgate, this wasn't the case. 'Golden generations' came and went, with club rivalries and big egos ensuring that England camps had a fractured, toxic atmosphere. So, how did we get here?De

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Karma is the definitive autobiography from music icon, Boy George - the fabulous Grammy, Brit and Ivor Novello award-winning lead singer of 80s pop/reggae band, Culture Club. Told in his inimitable style, Karma will reflect on Boy George's life as a kid growing up in sixties London, through the hedonism of the seventies and the glam rock and punk rock revolution that birthed Culture Club, and the heydays of the nineties meeting musical legends like David Bowie, Madonna and Prince - as well as addressing all those rumours. The book will reveal the highs and lows of love, loss, addiction, recovery, prison, and celebrity on Boy George's journey through fame to finally embracing the man and artist that he is today: 'I went to a lot of trouble to create Boy George and then I went through a whole battle for years about not wanting to be him. But now I enjoy and embrace it in a way that I wasn't able to as a young person.... I'm learning to be G

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'This book had sex with my brain!' SARA PASCOE'Hilarious. Intimate. Vital.' JAMEELA JAMIL'I couldn't put the book down!' LAURA BATESComedian Sofie Hagen has not had sex in 3,000 days (and counting). And it turns out, she's not the only one . . .In an attempt to find out why we're not having the sex we want, Sofie asks the questions: can we blame a lacking sex education? Is it all just sexual trauma? Where's the radical sexual liberation we were promised? What are we going to do about this? Should she have slept with that guy in that bush that one time? How do you overcome being a 35-year-old virgin (when it comes to queer sex, that is)? How do the socially awkward and the neurodiverse have sex?In Will I Ever Have Sex Again?, Sofie Hagen explores the quirks and difficulties of being an 'involuntary celibate' (but one of the feminist, progressive ones). With a blend of me

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AS SEEN ON LORRAINE AND FEATURED IN THE TIMES'Stacey Heale ... has such a muscular take on grief, and her ideas around how we live with profound loss are truly original.' Clover StroudWhen Stacey Heale's husband, Greg, was diagnosed with incurable cancer on their daughter's first birthday, everything changed. She quickly realised how little is spoken about what the harder times in our lives really look like, leaving us lost to navigate the unknown alone.Confronted with a new life she was not prepared for, Stacey began to untangle the brutal realities of life and death - and the fundamental differences between our expectations and reality.Now is Not the Time for Flowers is Stacey's unflinchingly beautiful and raw memoir that addresses the big conversations that imminent death dictates, boldly taking the reader on a journey through the full spectrum of our lives and their complexities. Told through vig

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DISCOVER THE CHARMING MEMOIR FROM THE BELOVED WEST END LEGENDIn 1989, a young Michael Ball landed the lead role in the musical Aspects of Love. It was a moment that changed his life forever. It was the first time he worked with legends of the stage like Andrew Lloyd Webber and Trevor Nunn; it was from that show that came his smash hit song, Love Changes Everything, which rode high in the charts for 15 weeks; it was then, also, that he first met his long-term partner Cathy McGowan and battled back against the stage fright that had threatened his career.Over three decades later, Michael returns to a new production of the same show where he made his name, definitely older, possibly wiser, and with a lifetime's worth of stories to tell. In Different Aspects, Michael takes us backstage inside the making of a West End hit, while diving back into memories to explore that moment in his twenties when the world was at his feet and his life chang

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DOUBLE DOTS is a dot-to-dot challenge like no other, where pictures transform before your eyes!Each page features double dots; two sets of dots to connect, revealing a hidden picture for you to colour.First complete the grey dots to create an image and then transform the picture by connecting the second set of dots. Finally colour to complete your amazing double dot work of art.There are 60 hidden dot-to-dot pictures for you to complete and 30,000 double dots to connect.Discover a caterpillar changing into a butterfly, a tadpole that becomes a frog, a leaf transforming into a bird, a duckling that grows into a swan and many more.

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Packed with stunning pieces of artwork from the Warner Bros. archive, this book gives fans the chance to colour in the magical artefacts of J.K. Rowling's wizarding world. From flying brooms to textbooks that bite and a hat that sings, the world of Harry Potter is full of enchanted objects and magical creations. Featuring elaborate illustrations and intricate patterns inspired by the thrilling props of the Harry Potter films, this colouring book offers fans the opportunity to bring colour to Howlers, Horcruxes, and everything in-between. Also included are pages of concept art and film stills from the making of the Harry Potter movies to stimulate your creativity. Unique and interactive, the Harry Potter Magical Artefacts Colouring Book is a perfect collector's item for fans of the blockbuster saga. For best results, we recommend the use of colouring pencils to colour and create your stunning pictures.

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'I ATE this up in less than 24 hours' Reader review, 5 stars It was just a game... until the rules changed.Photographer Maggie Redford is happy to watch life from the stands. She's already met and lost the love of her life and would rather spend her time snapping shots of Chicago's MLB team. But Maggie's thrown a curveball when the team signs Tommy Mikals, a tattooed hotshot whose talent for making plays is matched by a playboy reputation.Tommy knows he's on the brink of losing his baseball career for good and that the Cougars are his last shot at redemption. Vowing to give up his party-boy ways, he can't afford any distractions - including one gorgeous team photographer.When a wild team outing leads to a compromising photo between Maggie and Tommy going viral, suddenly they've become the hottest new celebrity couple. With his reputation and her job on the line, they have no choice but to go along with PR&

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'One of the funniest romcoms I've read... I fell in love... perfect. A truly delightful debut.'- Catherine Walsh, author of One Night Only and The ReboundPenina has grown up believing the Orthodox Jewish teaching that there is one soulmate out there for everyone. But now she's twenty-nine and single, she's staring to wonder if she's the exception.She has tried everything to find 'the one' and after yet another disastrous date, she can feel even her faith starting to dwindle.Add to that spending her days surrounded by diamond engagement rings in the jewellery store where she works and her new boss, Sam Kleinfeld, making her life a living hell, and Penina feels more hopeless than ever.Until she meets Zevi, a handsome, successful, Orthodox singleton just like her. Who has a rather unusual proposal. Could Penina be about to get everything she's ever wanted?But then there's Sam, her pain of a boss, who she just can't stop thinking about...A laugh-out-loud romantic comedy, with a totally unique heroine who will capture your heart. Fans of Ali Hazelwood, Sophie Kinsella and Emily Henry will be hooked from the very first page!Everyone is falling head over heels for Unorthodox Love:'Hilarious, and heartfelt . . . Unorthodox Love reminds us all that the things which set us apart, make us the worthiest of being loved.' Jean Meltzer, international bestselling author of The Matzah Ball'This book!!... I absolutely loved it... I laughed a lot while reading... So funny... The ending is perfection. I can't recommend this book enough' NetGalley review, 5 stars'I could not put this one down!... I was laughing out loud what felt like every other page. Absolutely hilarious... Just 10/10.' NetGalley review, 5 stars

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