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Shortlisted for the CWA John Creasey New Blood Dagger 2023‘A rich, gut-punch of a crime thriller’ Ashley Audrain, Sunday Times bestselling author of The PushIt’s every mother’s worst fearOn a sun-hazed afternoon in the Florida Keys, a child goes missing from the beach. Dr Mirren Fitzpatrick appeals to the world to help find her eight-year-old adopted daughter. The family are on holiday from Ireland, far from home and desperate to return there as they arrived – together.Yet the police are immediately suspicious of Mirren. She was drinking at a bar – alone – shortly before reporting that her youngest child had disappeared. As rumours abound about Mirren’s past a trial-by-media ensues, and she is turned from a figure of pity to the villain of the piece.And then a small body is found dumped in the ocean. Is Mirren a heartbroken mother, or the architect of her daughter’s fate?A stunning debut from a brilliant new voice in Irish crime fiction, perfect for fans of Gillian Flynn and Ashley Audrain. Breaking will see readers question their own notions of motherhood, guilt and the inescapable consequences of the past.Praise for Breaking ‘This story draws you in immediately… There is a real freshness to Cassidy’s approach to storytelling. And the ending is as disturbing and moving as those opening beach-scene pages.’ Daily Mail‘Another great debut, this twisty crime thriller had me gripped from the very first page! A new voice in Irish crime fiction – an author to watch.’ Prima‘Delivers a confronting examination of maternal love and the expectations that weigh so heavily on women, even in their most unthinkably dark moments. In both pace and prose, Breaking is a hugely satisfying debut.’ Ashley Audrain‘I LOVED the story and the twists! Expert plotting and great characters made it an emotional read. It had me guessing throughout and kept me turning the pages at speed.’ Patricia Gibney, author of The Guilty Girl‘Wonderfully compelling and at times, painfully sharp. A searing interrogation of motherhood and media... this is a beautifully constructed and beguiling debut novel.’ Andrea Mara, author of All Her Fault‘Amanda Cassidy captures a mother’s guilt perfectly... this a compelling, intriguing and thoroughly engaging read. Amanda is a very talented new voice in Irish writing.’ Liz Nugent, author of Our Little Cruelties‘A contender for thriller of the year. Breaking dazzles from the opening line. Powerful, sharp and moving, with an ending that flabbergasts.’ Glenn Meade, author of Unquiet Ghosts‘Wonderfully tense and uneasy, Breaking is a complex exploration of what it means to be a mother and the history that haunts us. A gripping read.’ Louisa Scarr, author of Blink of an Eye‘This dazzling debut takes us inside a parent’s worst nightmare. Masterful story-telling, breakneck pacing and compelling characters kept me glued all the way to the explosive final pages and their disturbing revelations. Addictive, unnerving and utterly unmissable.’ Sophie White, author and Sunday Independent columnist‘Outstanding debut… What a brilliant novel.’ Sheila Bugler, author of You Were Always Mine

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Copper Nickel is a meeting place for multiple aesthetics, bringing work that engages with our social and historical context to the world with original pieces and dynamic translations.Issue 25 of Copper Nickel is aesthetically diverse, featuring translation “folios” by 12th century Chinese poet Li Qingzhao, Chilean Nobel Prize-winner Gabriela Mistral, and Iranian short story writer Payam Yazdanjoo; poetry by Dilruba Ahmed, Michael Bazzett, Talia Bloch, Graham Foust, John Gallaher, Tony Hoagland, Cynthia Hogue, Ashley Keyser, Sara Eliza Johnson, Peter LaBerge, Shara Lessley, Adrian C. Louis, Kevin Prufer, Elizabeth Scanlon, Analicia Sotelo, Juned Subhan, Ellen Doré Watson, Lesley Wheeler, &c.; fiction by Meagan Ciesla, Viet Dinh, Joel Morris, Joanna Pearson, and Pete Stevens; and nonfiction by Robert Archambeau, Alex McElroy, and Hasanthika Sirisena.The cover of this issue features work by Denver-based painter and collagist Daisy Patton.

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You can run fast. You can run far. But you can't outrun your family. Long distance runner Riley has been fighting various bewildering symptoms for months, from vertigo to fainting spells. Worse, her doctors can't tell her what's wrong, leaving her to wonder if it's stress or something more threatening. But when her brother's fiancée is killedand he becomes the prime suspectRiley must prove his innocence, despite the toll on her health. As she reacquaints herself with the familiar houses and wild woods of her childhood, the secrets she uncovers take her on a trail to the real killer that leads right back to the very people she knows best and loves most. For readers who enjoy Deer Season by Erin Flanagan, All Good People Hereby Ashley Flowers, and A Flicker in the Dark by Stacy Willingham.

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“Shea’s latest exemplifies the best of the genre." Booklist Starred Review Five years after Ashley King survived the infamous Resort Massacre, she’s found hanging in her basement by her fiancé, Todd Matthews. She left behind clues as to what really happened that night, clues that may reveal the identity of the killer the press has called The Wraith. With the help of his friends, Todd goes back to the crumbling Hayden Resort, a death-tinged ruin in the Catskills Mountains. What they find is a haunted history that’s been lying in wait for a fresh set of victims. The Wraith is back, and he’s nothing what they expected.FLAME TREE PRESS is the new fiction imprint of Flame Tree Publishing. Launched in 2018 the list brings together brilliant new authors and the more established; the award winners, and exciting, original voices.

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Are you suffering from OCD?Do you want to learn techniques for overcoming destructive rituals or troubling thoughts?Would you like lasting strategies to help you stay free of OCD for good?This workbook provides an interactive course of CBT to tackle OCD. It doesn't just tell you how to feel better -- by using diagnostic tests, practical exercises and thought challenges, it will show you how to feel better. The coverage includes all the forms and presentations of OCD, while the exercises and support throughout will give you a feeling of real progress. Helpful sections for relatives on how to help you best will all go towards preventing future relapses and help you to regain control of your life for good."A great CBT workbook to guide towards OCD recovery" - Ashley Fulwood, Chief Executive of www.OCDUK.org

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The deep sea covers over 60% of the surface of the earth, yet less than 1% has been scientifically investigated. There is growing pressure on deep-sea resources and on researchers to deliver information on biodiversity and the effects of human impacts on deep-sea ecosystems. Although scientific knowledge has increased rapidly in recent decades, there exist large gaps in global sampling coverage of the deep sea, and major efforts continue to be directed into offshore research. Biological Sampling in the Deep Sea represents the first comprehensive compilation of deep-sea sampling methodologies for a range of habitats. It reviews the real life applications of current, and in some instances developing, deep-sea sampling tools and techniques. In creating this book the authors have been able to draw upon the experiences of those at the �coal face� of deep-sea sampling, expanding on the existing methodological texts whilst encompassing a level of technical detail often omitted from journal publications. Ultimately the book will promote international consistency in sampling approaches and data collection, advance the integration of information into global databases, and facilitate improved data analyses and consequently uptake of science results for the management and conservation of the deep-sea environment. The book will appeal to a range of readers, including students, early-career through to seasoned researchers, as well as environmental managers and policy makers wishing to understand how the deep-sea is sampled, the challenges associated with deep survey work, and the type of information that can be obtained.

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The OfficeUS Agenda, the catalogue for the U.S. Pavilion, serves simultaneously as a guide and counterpoint to the exhibition. Organized into stories of expertise, exchange, and export, the Agenda frames the narratives that have projected the organizational structures and branded identity of U.S. architecture firms internationally from 1914-2014. The Agenda includes thirteen essays of original scholarship, including Barry Bergdoll, Beatriz Colomina, Jorge Otero-Pailos and Keller Easterling. OfficeUS, the U.S. Pavilion for the 2014 International Architecture Exhibition - la Biennale di Venezia, reframes the history of U.S. architecture through the lens of export in two interrelated constructs: "The Office" and "The Repository." The Repository presents 1000 projects designed by 200 US offices working abroad in a chronological archive of the last 100 years. Collectively these projects tell multiple, imbricated stories of U.S. firms, typologies, and technologies, as well as a broader narrative of modernization and its global reach. The Office engages these projects, revisiting their premises and conclusions over the course of the Biennale. It functions as a laboratory staffed by a diverse group of resident design partners collaborating with outpost offices and a rotating cast of visiting experts. Together, these two halves of OfficeUS create both an historical record of the U.S. contribution to global architectural thought, and a petri dish in which that record is submitted to contemporary agents of disruption and critique.

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Lu Hsiu-lien’s journey is the story of Taiwan. Through her successive drives for gender equality, human rights, political reform, Taiwan independence, and, currently, environmental protection, Lu has played a key role in Taiwan’s evolution from dictatorship to democracy. The election in 2000 of Democratic Progressive Party leader Chen Shui-bian to the presidency, with Lu as his vice president, ended more than fifty years of rule by the Kuomintang (Nationalist Party). Taiwan’s painful struggle for democratization is dramatized here in the life of Lu, a feminist leader and pro-democracy advocate who was imprisoned for more than five years in the 1980s. Unlike such famous Asian women politicians as Burma’s Aung San Suu Kyi, India’s Indira Gandhi, and Pakistan’s Benazir Bhutto, Lu Hsiu-lien grew up in a family without political connections. Her impoverished parents twice attempted to give her away for adoption, and as an adult she survived cancer and imprisonment, later achieving success as an elected politician—the first self-made woman to serve with such prominence in Asia. My Fight for a New Taiwan’s rich narrative gives readers an insider's perspective on Taiwan’s unique blend of Chinese and indigenous culture and recent social transformation.

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Insects have captivated artists for centuries, as shown in their re-creations of them in gold, canvas, fabric, marble, wood, and other media. This book displays 39 contemporary artists’ insect-centric works, showing the extent to which insects fascinate twenty-first century artists and scientists. These American and international artists have many magical and discerning ways to approach their buggy subjects, which each artist explains in their own words. Nearly one million different described species of insects are known today. Now those colorful butterflies, iridescent beetles, little ladybugs, and lacy dragonflies can be with us permanently in many graceful arrangements and a variety of media!

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Now an original series on Prime Video This warmhearted prequel to the “heart-tugging and emotional” (RT Book Reviews) #1 New York Times bestselling Baxter Family Series—now a television series—follows the family members as they face rising tensions during a wedding and a colossal storm.A terrible storm builds in the early morning sky over Bloomington, Indiana, as Elizabeth Baxter prepares to celebrate her daughter Kari’s wedding to Tim Jacobs. It’s supposed to be the happiest of days, but Elizabeth can’t shake a growing sense of dread. Something bad is about to happen. Elizabeth knows it. Indeed, there are dark currents of conflict and doubt coursing through each of the Baxter family, and Kari Baxter is starting to panic. Is her decision to marry Tim a mistake? Meanwhile, Kari’s brother Luke is angry and resentful of their sister Ashley, who has recently returned from Paris as a single m

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'Elizabeth Gill is a born storyteller' Trisha AshleyAfter Ruth Dixon's mother deserts her on Christmas Eve, her father comes home drunk and commits an unthinkable act. Without money or friends she has nowhere to go, but when he hurts her a second time, she knows what she must do. She is rescued by Jay, a businessman, who takes her to the convent where she meets Sister Madeline. Along with the rest of the nuns, Maddy provides food, shelter and education for orphans. Ruth comes to see her new friends as family and things are finally looking up. But then a pit accident changes everything, and they all stand to lose something - or someone - they love...From the bestselling author of Miss Appleby's Academy and Nobody's Child comes a new series about the lost orphans of Durham and the nuns who take them in...

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A big family. A whole lot of secrets. A Christmas to remember… This year, Lottie is hosting one last big family Christmas at the home she grew up in – just like her Nana would have wanted. But when her relatives descend on the old manor house, Lottie gets more than she bargained for. Every family has its secrets, but in this family, everybody has one! So, between cooking a Christmas dinner, keeping tensions at bay and a stray dog out of mischief, she has plenty on her plate (and not just misshapen sausage rolls and a frozen turkey). And then her first love shows up – nine years after he walked out of her life. Can Lottie make their last family Christmas one to remember… for the right reasons? A festive treat to curl up with this Christmas, perfect for fans of Milly Johnson and Trisha Ashley.

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Can their marriage be mended in time for Christmas?Lottie has always been thrifty. As a mother of three, it’s even more important that she stretches the household budget as far as possible. Luckily, Lottie’s penchant for taking broken items and upcycling them has worked wonders for living on a shoestring.Henry can’t face telling Lottie he’s been made redundant. Instead, he pretends to go to work as usual while frantically job hunting. The race is on to find another role before Lottie discovers he’s another useless item for her collection – one that is beyond repair.Christmas is a time for giving, but will Lottie give Henry another chance if she learns about his lies? And can Henry give Lottie and their kids the life he so desperately wants them to have?A wonderfully warm and lighthearted married romance for fans of Holly Martin and Phillipa Ashley.

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By Native Hands describes the history and context of Native American basketry with full-color photographs and scholarly text. The objects are brought to life in words and pictures, including such rare objects as a feathered Pomo blazing sun basket that took three years to create. This book presents baskets from every major geographic region of North America, with examples from the Choctaw, Panamint Shoshone, Salish, Ojibwa, and many others. By the turn of the nineteenth century, Catherine Marshall Gardiner had begun to collect woven baskets from Native American cultures across the continent. Her collection, the first donation to the Lauren Rogers Museum of Art in 1923, is widely known as one of the finest and most representative Native American basketry collections. It now includes baskets from 88 tribes, almost all of the basket-making tribes in North America. The contributors include Stephen W. Cook, Betty J. Duggan, Dawn Glinsmann, William Ashley Harris, and Joyce Herold.

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'A fast-paced and frightening debut that explores the nightmares of new motherhood, with plenty of twists and scares' Rachel Harrison, author of Black Sheep A new mother in need of help opens her door to her long-estranged mother, only to invite something much darker inside, in this 'fast-paced and frightening debut' (Rachel Harrison) about the long shadows cast by family secrets, perfect for readers of Grady Hendrix or Ashley Audrain.Flora is a new mum enamored of her baby girl, Iris, even if she arrived a few weeks early. With her husband on deployment, Flora navigates the newborn stage alone. But as the sleepless nights pass in the loneliness of their half-empty home, the edges of her reality begin to blur.Just as Flora becomes convinced she is losing her mind, a surprising guest shows up to help: Flora's own mother, to whom she hasn't spoken in years. Can they mend their fraught relationship? Or is there more

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This warmhearted and moving prequel to the “heart-tugging and emotional” (RT Book Reviews) #1 New York Times bestselling Baxter Family Series follows the family members as they face rising tensions during a wedding and a colossal storm.A terrible storm builds in the early morning sky over Bloomington, Indiana, as Elizabeth Baxter prepares to celebrate her daughter Kari’s wedding to Tim Jacobs. It’s supposed to be the happiest of days, but Elizabeth can’t shake a growing sense of dread. Is the storm a sign? Something bad is about to happen. Elizabeth knows it. Indeed, there are dark currents of conflict and doubt coursing through the Baxter family. In the midst of them, Kari Baxter is starting to panic. Is marrying Tim a mistake? And what about her family? Her brother Luke is angry and resentful of their sister Ashley, who has recently returned from Paris, a single mom with a son she too often leaves with their pa

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Writers across the globe speak out against sexual assault and abuse in this powerful new poetry anthology, edited by Sue Goyette. These collected poems from writers across the globe declare one common theme: resistance. By exploring sexual assault and violence in their work, each writer resists the patriarchal systems of power that continue to support a misogynist justice system that supports abusers. In doing so, they reclaim their power and their voice. Created as a response to the Jian Ghomeshi case, writers including Joan Crate, Ashley-Elizabeth Best, and Beth Goobie are, as editor Sue Goyette explains, a 'multitude, resisting.' The collection could not be more timely. The work adds a new layer to the ever-growing #MeToo movement. Resistance underscores the validity of all women's experiences, and the importance of dignifying such experiences in voice, however that may sound. Because once survivors speak out and disrupt their pain, there is no telling what else they can do.

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Are you looking to start a new chapter?Role: Bookseller wanted! (3-month fixed-term contract)Location: A luxury resort on the island of Bounty Cove Cay.Skills required: The ideal candidate will have experience in a retail environment, preferably within the book industry.Desired qualities: This role will appeal to a book lover with an adventurous streak who is looking for an escape from their everyday life.What to expect: Sun, sea, and a bookshop that is far from thriving. No one said it would be smooth sailing.Please note: You may fall in love with more than just our island along the way...Looking for your next beach read? Look no further! Escape with The Holiday Bookshop, perfect for fans of Jo Thomas, Phillipa Ashley and Jenny Colgan._______________________________Praise for Lucy Dickens:'Funny, inspirational and so evocative!' Cathy Bramley'The ultimate armchair adventure' Heidi Swain'Will leave you feeling inspired' Cressida McLaughin'A journey full of laughs and drama ... A really brilliant read!' Rosie Blake

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The escapist Hollywood rom-com from the Sunday Times bestsellerSadie Nelson has two men to choose from and neither is hassle-free.First there's Gil McGann, a Hollywood producer who's flown Sadie from grey London to sun-soaked LA in order to win her heart. He has more to offer her than Sadie could ever have imagined . . .Then there's gorgeous actor Tavis Jones, whose sense of fun makes Sadie feel immediately at home. But can they ever be more than just good friends?The longer she leaves it, the harder it gets, and Sadie's about to discover that in LA anything can happen . . .Your favourite authors love Carole Matthews:'A gorgeous novel that will delight'KATIE FFORDE'Fun, fantastic and brimming with Matthews magic'MILLY JOHNSON'A life-affirming story full of joy and hope'CATHY BRAMLEY'An irresistibly warm-hearted story'TRISHA ASHLEY'Warm, witty and hopeful - I was charmed'SARAH MORGAN'The queen of funny, feel good fiction'MIKE GAYLE

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ESCAPE WITH A FEEL-GOOD READ FROM THE MULTI-MILLION-COPY BESTSELLERKate Lewis is thirty-five and feeling restless. She's fed up of worrying about the ironing and would like her husband Jeffrey to pay more attention to her than his golf clubs. There must be more to life than this!Kate enrols herself on a T'ai Chi course and takes best friend Sonia along for the ride. She's determined to 'find herself' but it's easier said than done, especially when she finds the distracting Ben Mahler first . . .YOUR FAVOURITE AUTHORS LOVE CAROLE MATTHEWS:'A life-affirming story full of joy and hope' CATHY BRAMLEY'A sun-filled, fun-filled wonderful escapist adventure' MILLY JOHNSON'A wonderful setting where dark clouds part to reveal a happy ending' KATIE FFORDE'An irresistibly warm-hearted story' TRISHA ASHLEY'Warm, witty and hopeful - I was charmed' SARAH MORGAN'The queen of funny, feel-good fiction' MIKE GAYLE

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The 12th Earl of Shaftesbury, 39-year-old Nicholas Ashley-Cooper, invites the reader into the house that his family has called home since the fifteenth century. In recent years, his award-winning restoration has brought the house back to life, transforming exquisite spaces that honour the past while being suited to twenty-first-century living. English country-house splendour, through the hands of some of the world s top artisans and craftspeople, returns to the house in the form of re-created wallpapers, customized paints, revived furniture from the Georgian and Victorian periods, reworked antique Brussels tapestries, restored plasterwork and textiles, and a complete overhaul of the landscape, with its sunken garden, woodlands, avenue of beeches, lake, and shell-encrusted grotto. With stories of noteworthy architecture, beautiful interiors, and centuries of a single family s involvement in British and world history, this book will appeal to devotees of country living, the aristocratic life, historic houses, and English interior design.

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A festive fairground becomes an unexpected backdrop for a grade A murder in a deliciously funny mystery by Edgar Award-nominated author Jess Lourey.The Minnesota State Fair wows again with 4-H exhibits, rides, a Neil Diamond concert, and deep-fried everything on a stick. Covering it is a breezy assignment as fluffy as cotton candy for reporter Mira James, until the main attraction becomes murder.Ashley Pederson, crowned Milkfed Mary, Queen of the Dairy, is getting her all-American likeness carved in a block of unsalted butter when she drops dead, her face as red as a stoplight. Cause: malicious poisoning. Despite Ashley’s creamy good looks, her reputation was pretty rancid. Still, who’d want to take out the soon-to-be college freshman and Battle Lake resident? Mira’s made a vow to the dairy darling’s grieving mother to find out.Amid queenly competitors, rumors of sordid love affairs and embezzlement scandals, small-town secr

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In this swoon-filled lesbian rom-com, two dating show contestants vying for the attention of the handsome, eligible ''bachelor'' fall head over heels - for each other...Krystin knows exactly what she wants: a husband, a horse, and a place to hang all her competitive rodeo blue ribbons. On Hopelessly Devoted, Krystin is determined to win the affections of the season''s Hopeless Romantic, Josh - that is, if she can just ignore the glossy brunette whose crimson smile gives her goosebumps.Lauren has never done anything for the right reasons. Her plan is simple: stay on Hopelessly Devoted long enough to build her social media following, gracefully leave when it''s her turn to be eliminated, and use her new-found freedom to do what she really wants, including coming out of the proverbial walk-in closet. But the longer she stays on the show, the more she finds herself tangled up in a certain blonde''s lasso...Fans of Ashley Herr

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Unwrap this gorgeous gift of a book for an escape to the snow-peaked caps of the Scottish Highlands and a romance that will melt your heart… Izzy McBride had never in a million years expected to inherit an actual castle from her great uncle Bill but here she was, in the run up to Christmas, Monarch of her own Glen – a very rundown glen in need of a lot of TLC if her dream of turning it into a boutique bed and breakfast was to come true. But when Izzy’s eccentric mother rents a room to enigmatic thriller author Ross Adair and the Scottish snow starts to settle like the frosting on a Christmas cake, it’s a race to get the castle ready before they’re all snowed in for the holidays. Praise for Julie Caplin: ‘One unputdownable story’ Katie Fforde ‘An irresistible slice of escapism’ Phillipa Ashley ‘Five big fat stars’ Sue Moorcroft

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Book Riot’s Best Comics of 2018YALSA’s 2018 Great Graphic Novels for TeensFrom the creator of SCOTT PILGRIM! Lottie Person is a glamorous fashion blogger living her best life in L.A. — at least that's what she wants you to think. CALIFORNIA SCREAMING finds Lottie putting the past behind her and trying to make the best of a bad situation — her life! Lottie's new bestie is an emotional roller coaster: first she died, and then she killed someone. Who will Caroline hurt next, and what is her brother Virgil doing here? What secret is Detective John Cho seeking in the desert? Why did Cutegirl ghost her sister? Is Normgirl really going to marry Ashley? And what in god's name did Sunny ever see in Charlene? These questions and many others may possibly be answered in SNOTGIRL, VOL. 2: CALIFORNIA SCREAMING! IGN calls SNOTGIRL "Fresh and different!" and says "its sheer weirdness, creativity and heart will appeal to fans of SCOTT PILGRIM and SECONDS!" Collects SNOTGIRL #6-10.

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A gloriously feel-good story from the Sunday Times bestsellerWould you choose your best friend over your one true love?When Emily's boyfriend posts compromising photos of her on the internet, her life goes into sharp decline. Emily is about to lose everything - including the man she thought she loved.Her best friend, Cara, is determined to mend Emily's broken heart and she believes that a little magic is all that's required. But will Cara cast the right spell to get Emily out of her current position? Or will it go horribly wrong when they both fall in love with the same man?Your favourite authors love Carole Matthews:'A gorgeous novel that will delight'KATIE FFORDE'Fun, fantastic and brimming with Matthews magic'MILLY JOHNSON'A life-affirming story full of joy and hope'CATHY BRAMLEY'An irresistibly warm-hearted story'TRISHA ASHLEY'Warm, witty and hopeful - I was charmed'SARAH MORGAN'The queen of funny, feel good fiction'MIKE GAYLE

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NOW A MAJOR FILM STARRING RACHEL WEISZ AND SAM CLAFIN 'Du Maurier is a storyteller whose sole aim is to bewitch and beguile' NEW YORK TIMES'Du Maurier has no equal' SUNDAY TELEGRAPH' . . . one of her best novels, ingeniously contrived as to plot, successfully realized as to characters' KIRKUS REVIEWS 'I threw the piece of paper on the fire. She saw it burn . . . 'Orphaned at an early age, Philip Ashley is raised by his benevolent cousin, Ambrose. Resolutely single, Ambrose delights in making Philip his heir, knowing he will treasure his beautiful Cornish estate. But Philip's world is shattered when Ambrose sets off on a trip to Florence. There he falls in love and marries. Then he suddenly dies in suspicious circumstances. In almost no time at all, the new widow - Philip's cousin Rachel - turns up in England. Despite himself, Philip is drawn to this beautiful, sophisticated, mysterious woman like a moth to the flame. And yet . . . might she have had a hand in Ambrose's death?

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The compendium of writings in this edited volume sheds light on the event “Race & Ethnicity: A Day of Discovery and Dialogue” at Washington University in St. Louis and the work current students, faculty, and staff are doing to improve inclusivity on campus and in St. Louis. The book includes speeches, reflections, art, and photography aligned with the Day of Discovery and Dialogue in addition to original academic work on race in higher education, race in St. Louis, and race in the United States. Leading scholars and emerging voices feature in this volume, filling a void in the race and higher education literature since it will foreground a case study of a single university at the epicenter of a national racial crisis and how a university-wide event brought a campus together. This praxis focus may have far reaching impact in aiding other universities across the country in addressing racial tensions in their own communities.

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This book explores how traces of the energies and dynamics of Orthodox Christian theology and anthropology may be observed in the clinical work of depth psychology. Looking to theology to express its own religious truths and to psychology to see whether these truth claims show up in healing modalities, the author creatively engages both disciplines in order to highlight the possibilities for healing contained therein. Dynamis of Healing elucidates how theology and psychology are by no means fundamentally at odds with each other but rather can work together in a beautiful and powerful synergia to address both the deepest needs and deepest desires of the human person for healing and flourishing.

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‘Unputdownable… A perfect summer holiday read’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review Sparkling sun, strolls in the gorgeous French countryside, that first sip of cool, crisp wine – Summer is Kat’s favourite season. And this year should be no exception… ‘Fun, emotional and packed with French sunshine. I adored it!’ – Sunday Times bestselling author Milly Johnson As soon as Kat Jenson set foot in the idyllic French village of Kirchhoffen, she knew she’d found her home. Now she has a dreamy boyfriend, a delightful dog and the perfect job managing a bustling book café in the vibrant Parc Lemmel. But when she learns her boyfriend isn’t all he seems, it’s the start of a difficult summer for Kat. Vindictive troublemakers, work woes and family heartache follow, and the clear blue sky that was her life suddenly seems full of clouds. Then she gets to know the mysterious Noah, and her sun begins to shine brighter than ever. But Noah has problems of his own – ones that could scupper their new-found happiness. Together, can they overcome their many obstacles, and find love again? The perfect summer read for fans of Trisha Ashley, Sarah Morgan and Carole Matthews. ‘A sun-drenched read that's perfect for summer!’ Phillipa Ashley ‘Sue’s writing sparkles like the summer sun.’ Sheila O’Flanagan ‘Charming, uplifting and utterly delightful – I was totally swept up in this gorgeous book!’ Holly Martin Readers LOVE Summer at the French Café! ‘I was transported to beautiful French villages and an idyllic book café I couldn’t put it down.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Perfect summer escapism…love, laughter, friendship, relationships, gorgeous food and heavenly summer days!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A great, uplifting romance!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I felt like I was sat reading this in the glorious French sunshine’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Uplifting and light-hearted…I read it in one sitting.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘The perfect escapism between the pages of a book.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Glorious! Escape from your armchair to the sunny climes of a village in France.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Infrastructure, Environment, and Life in the Anthropocene explores life in the age of climate change through a series of infrastructural puzzles—sites at which it has become impossible to disentangle the natural from the built environment. With topics ranging from breakwaters built of oysters, underground rivers made by leaky pipes, and architecture gone weedy to neighborhoods partially submerged by rising tides, the contributors explore situations that destabilize the concepts we once relied on to address environmental challenges. They take up the challenge that the Anthropocene poses both to life on the planet and to our social-scientific understanding of it by showing how past conceptions of environment and progress have become unmoored and what this means for how we imagine the future. Contributors. Nikhil Anand, Andrea Ballestero, Bruce Braun, Ashley Carse, Gastón R. Gordillo, Kregg Hetherington, Casper Bruun Jensen, Joseph Masco, Shaylih Muehlmann, Natasha Myers, Stephanie Wakefield, Austin Zeiderman

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“A fizzing, lip-chewing, collar-bone biting, palm-sweating roller-coaster of a rom-com that is both the sexiest book you'll read all year and the most heartening.” —Caroline O'Donoghue, New York Times bestselling author of The Rachel Incident“A joyful, exhilarating romp of a romance!” —Ashley Herring Blake, bestselling author of Iris Kelly Doesn’t Date Bette is in love for the first time in her life. Finally, everything makes sense. Until it doesn’t.As Bette approached thirty, she realized something big: she’s into women. And then she fell for Mei, who’s entirely perfect. Until, out of the blue, Mei suggests they take a break. She wants Bette to have the opportunity she missed out on in her twenties: to explore the queer dating scene, and then return certain about their future, her desires, and herself.Reluctantly, Bette sets out on a mission: date hot women and have

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A murder. Ten witnesses. But no one saw a thing... ''Sharp, original, wickedly astute'' Ashley Audrain, Sunday Times bestselling author of The PushA young teacher is found murdered in the preschool stationery cupboard and the only witnesses are ten toddlers. The problem is the children can't tell the police what happened.But it soon comes to light that an unsettling medical condition is going around Little Academy: the kids are craving blood, and the parents have been keeping secrets from the authorities that could change everything about the case.As the police draw closer to the truth, it soon becomes clear that the children are not just witnesses, they're suspectsand so are their mothers.Part murder mystery, part domestic suspense, Cutting Teeth is a thought-provoking thriller that asks: what wouldn't a parent do for their child?Thrilling and thought-provoking' Stacy Willingham

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Rosie Holt is an actor, writer, and comedian best known for her viral internet videos on Twitter satirizing the political landscape. She was the winner of the Chortle Social Media Award 2022, is a BPG Emerging Creator Nominee, and was a finalist at the Amused Moose New Comic, Leicester Square New Comedian & Bath New Act awards. She has appeared on The Russell Howard Hour, Late Night with Neil Patterson (Sky) Ashley Blaker 6.5 Children, Please Use Other Door, The Newsmakers, Amber Jolt: Truth Hunter and The News Quiz (Radio 4). She has performed in the critically acclaimed theatre show The Crown Live!, and in the Edinburgh Fringe with her last show getting a 4 star review from The Observer. Rosie is host of the satirical podcast Noncensored which was nominated for an Aria last year, and her 2023 tour performing her comedy set Woman's Hour, sold out shows across the UK.

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’The ideal summer escape’ Woman’s Weekly ‘Gorgeous…’ Woman Praise for the Cornish Cream Tea series: ‘Gorgeous!’ Phillipa Ashley ‘Perfect’ Cathy Bramley ‘Warm-hearted fun with a sprinkle of love’ Holly Martin It’s going to be an unforgettable Cornish summer… Thea Rushwood was looking forward to exploring the beautiful Cornish tourist spot of Port Karadow, but when her friend drops out at the last minute, she is forced to go solo. Arriving at her cosy holiday cottage to discover a building site next door, Thea and the annoyingly attractive, but grumpy builder, Ben, don’t get off to the best start. Thea starts to wonder if her perfect escape wasn’t meant to be. That’s before she realizes there is more to Ben – and to the community – than she first thought. As a magical Cornish summer stretches out in front of her, Thea discovers this is one holiday that she never wants to end…

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Fall in love with this perfect summer read that will sweep you away . . .'Shimmering with sun-soaked magic' Ashley Herring Blake, author of DELILAH GREEN DOESN'T CARE__________When Garland Moore's husband gifts her divorce papers on Valentine's Day, it feels like she'll never find love again. So when some friends invite her to their camp in the Blue Ridge Mountains for the summer, she jumps at the chance to escape.Garland can't believe it when, at Camp, she runs into Mason - a gorgeous man she met briefly years ago. But when she's given a bedroom with his sister Stevie, it's the beautiful outdoorswoman - not her brother - who unexpectedly makes her swoon.The more time she spends with Stevie, the more it seems that love might be coming back into Garland's life in ways she'd never have predicted.Summer camp doesn't last forever. But Garland's second chance just might . . .

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Can Kerra's Cornish hometown offer the fresh start she needs? When Kerra left the quiet Cornish town of Penvennan Cove for the bright lights of London she didn't look back. But after the death of her mother, she's decided it's time to face her past and return to the place she called home. Her father needs her, and perhaps she needs him more than she's willing to admit? Tackling town gossip, home renovations and a flame from her past, it's not quite smooth sailing for Kerra. Ross is the bad boy she was meant to forget, not a man who still sets her heart aflutter. As he helps bring her dream home to life, they begin to break down the barriers that have been holding them back and in the process learn things about themselves they never thought possible. As friends old and new come together, the future in Penvennan looks bright. Perfect for fans of Milly Johnson, Phillipa Ashley and Julie Houston.

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Step into a magical world of beautiful princesses and handsome princes, wicked witches and good fairies. Here are ten of the best-loved fairy tales from the Brothers Grimm, retold in a friendly, accessible way that's perfect for young children, and now in a beautiful new edition.Featuring glowing illustrations by Emma Chichester Clark, and translated from Saviour Pirotta's lively retellings, these classic fairy tales are now shared in Scots for the first time, translated by a host of well known Scottish writers.Featured Stories: The Sleepin Princess (Matthew Fitt); The Enchantit Gingebreid Hoose (Lari Don); The Magic Bear and the Bonnie Prince (Val McDermid); The Golden-Haired Lassie in the Tower (Sanjeev Kohli); The Wee Moosie and the Swickfu Cat (Shane Strachan); The Princess and the Seeven Wee Gadgies (Thomas Clark); The Swans and the Guid Sister (Ashley Douglas); The Princess and the Puddock (James Robertson); The Lassie That Spun Strae intae Gowd (Matthew Mackie); The Twelve Dauncin Princesses (Susi Briggs)

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Includes an exclusive short story epilogue to Courtney Summers''s breakout thriller, Sadie. 2023 ITW Thriller Award FinalistTHIS WORLD WAS MADE BY MEN. Hidden in the mountains, beyond the poverty and hardship that defines sixteen-year-old Georgia Avis's life, lies Aspera, an exclusive members-only resort catering to the nation's wealthy elite. Aspera makes beautiful promises to beautiful girls willing to serve and keep its secrets, and Georgia's dream comes true when she's offered the chance to be one of them. But behind every dream lurks a nightmare and the grisly discovery of murdered thirteen-year-old Ashley James points to a killer amongst Aspera's powerful membership. When Ashley's older sister and Georgia's long-time crush, Nora, enlists Georgia's help proving it, the two will discover when power, money, and beauty rule, it''s not always a matter of who is guilty, but who is guiltiest--and as the killer closes in, Geo

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';The rare kind of book that lives in your bones' (Ashley Audrain), this novel tells a gripping story of motherhood and motherloss and the brutal, mighty things women do to keep themselves and each other alive, marking Chelsea Bieker as a major fiction talent. ';This book made me laugh and cry. It reads like a thriller and a love song. It's about being crushed and rising strong.' - Cheryl Strayed ';[Bieker's] writing is raw, breathlessly confessional, brilliant in its depiction of the long shadows cast by domestic violence, the constant tension carried by survivors.' The New York Times Book Review Clove hasgone to extremes to keep her past a secret. Thanks to her lies, she's landed the life of her dreams, complete with a safe husband and two adoring children who will never know the terror that was routine in her own childhood. If her buried anxiety threatens to breach the surface, Clove (if that is really her name) focuse

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The Unretirement is an uplifting story about the joy of pursuing dreams at any age, full of warmth, heart and community spirit.''Funny, uplifting and warm'' Sunday Times bestselling author PHILLIPA ASHLEY''Beautifully written, the characters leap from the page'' Million-copy bestselling author SUE MOORCROFT?Meet foodie Maggie Lawford.After spending her retirement travelling the world, she's home again and ready for a new adventure.When Maggie's daughter, Hannah, takes her to visit their favourite local restaurant, Maggie is heartbroken to find the place empty.?But the last straw comes when Maggie realises the chef is at his wit's end she can't resist charging into the kitchen and taking matters into her own hands.Never one to give up without a fight, Maggie resolves to save their beloved restaurant from failure, and it's not long before she has a military-grade plan to turn the place around again. Finding herself back at work, all she'll need is support from Hannah and her cheeky gra

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''Tender and gallantBeautiful and romantic.'' Ashley Herring BlakeTo win her heart, she''ll have to fightOxfordshire 1362When Lily Barden discovers her best friend Johanna's hand in marriage is being awarded as the main prize at a tournament, she is determined to stop it. Disguised as a knight, she infiltrates the contest, preparing to fight for Jo's hand. But her conduct ruffles feathers, and when a dangerous incident escalates out of Lily's control, Jo must help her escape.Finding safety with a local brewster, Lily and Jo soon settle into their new freedom, and amongst blackberry bushes and lakeside walks an unexpected relationship blossoms. But when Jo's past catches up with her and Lily's reckless behaviour threatens their newfound happiness, both women realise that choices must always come at a cost. The question they need to ask is if the cost is worth the price of lovePerfect for fans of Freya Marske, Alexis Hall and Casey McQuiston?''Heartbreakingly tender'' Cat Sebastian''A de

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??''A sparkling romance full of wit and warmth'' Phillipa Ashley??***Could romance be waiting in the wings?Lucie Hart is a fledgling actress, her confidence having been shattered by her manipulative ex. Making ends meet by performing Shakespearean monologues full of romance she doesn't believe in, she can see her dreams getting further out of reach.Theo Larkin has already taken Hollywood by storm and his next conquests are Shakespeare's greatest works and his incensed leading lady.Always short of money, Lucie can't afford to waste the opportunity to bring crowds to her shows. And when a well-publicised bust-up leaves Theo's reputation hanging by a thread, he is desperate to prove his worth by taking on the most challenging performance of his life.As they put aside their differences to save their careers, can our star-crossed lovers take their relationship to the next stage, and find themselves along the way?*****Readers have fallen in love with Lucie and Theo!''Funny, romantic, uplift

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The glittering new uplifting Christmas read from bestselling author Cressida McLaughlin. ‘A wonderfully cosy festive treat’ My weeklyOllie Spencer has started a new life in the idyllic Cornish seaside town of Port Karadow. Throwing herself into her job at the town’s bookshop, A New Chapter, is one way to make friends. The shop is glitzing up for first Christmas and Ollie hopes her inspired ideas will give the shop the edge it needs to dazzle the town. But far from being the Sugar Plum fairy the place needs, Ollie is fast becoming its Christmas pudding. With the bookshop’s success at stake, Ollie turns to twinkly-eyed café owner Max for help. Can he help Ollie to turn the page, and put the sparkle back into her Cornish dream?Praise for the Cornish Cream Tea series:‘Gorgeous!’ Phillipa Ashley‘Perfect’ Cathy Bramley‘Warm-hearted fun with a sprinkle of love’ Holly Martin

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The uplifting romance from the Sunday Times bestselling author of Sunny Days and Sea BreezesSometimes love is closer to home than you think . . . Single mum and all-round superwoman Sally Freeman wants a better life for herself and her son Charlie, so she sets about improving things for them.Just as her mission begins, enter Spencer Knight, who's offering Sally a ticket to a new life. He's got the looks, the charm - everything she could wish for.But is he really the answer to her prayers, or does her hapless ex-boyfriend Johnny still hold the key to her heart?Your favourite authors love Carole Matthews:'A gorgeous novel that will delight'KATIE FFORDE'Fun, fantastic and brimming with Matthews magic'MILLY JOHNSON'A life-affirming story full of joy and hope'CATHY BRAMLEY'An irresistibly warm-hearted story'TRISHA ASHLEY'Warm, witty and hopeful - I was charmed'SARAH MORGAN'The queen of funny, feel-good fiction'MIKE GAYLE

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Grammy Award–nominated, platinum-selling musician Halsey is heralded as one of the most compelling voices of her generation. In I Would Leave Me If I Could, she reveals never-before-seen poetry of longing, love, and the nuances of bipolar disorder. In this debut collection, Halsey bares her soul. Bringing the same artistry found in her lyrics, Halsey’s poems delve into the highs and lows of doomed relationships, family ties, sexuality, and mental illness. More hand grenades than confessions, these autobiographical poems explore and dismantle conventional notions of what it means to be a feminist in search of power. Masterful as it is raw, passionate, and profound, I Would Leave Me If I Could signals the arrival of an essential voice. Book cover painting, American Woman, by the author. Halsey, born Ashley Nicolette Frangipane, is a Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter and recipient of the prestigious Songwriters Hall of Fame’s Hal David Starlight Award. She lives in Los Angeles, California.

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Don't miss this transporting novel full of family secrets, a disputed inheritance, and a century-old unsolved mystery A gritty and whip-smart read. Strong friendships, powerful women, mighty lives. I utterly devoured it, was swept to Sicily, loved the denouement' Amanda Geard, author of The Midnight HouseAs much a feminist adventure as a redemptive family mystery . . . I was gripped and entertained from start to finish' Ashley Audrain, Sunday Times bestselling author of The PushStrong women, rich history and page-turning suspense make for a rich and satisfying read' Pam Jenoff, New York Times bestselling author* * *A century-old unsolved murderA disputed inheritanceA family secret that some will kill to protect . . .When Sara Marsala's beloved great-aunt Rosie passes away, she leaves Sara a valuable piece of land in Sicily, but there's a catch: the locals refuse to acknowledge the rightful owner of the deed, and if Sara wants the land she must first uncover the truth about what happen

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The riotously funny novel from the Sunday Times and multi-million-copy bestseller'She's had men popping in and out of there all day. They're more regular than our cuckoo clock.'When Rose escapes from London and her handsome and charming ex-lover, she has no idea her occupation as an aromatherapist will cause such a scandal in her new country village. All she wants is a bit of peace and quiet, but her new neighbours soon ensure that her life is more chaotic than ever before. But that may be because Rose is falling in love . . .Your favourite authors love Carole Matthews:'A gorgeous novel that will delight'KATIE FFORDE'Fun, fantastic and brimming with Matthews magic'MILLY JOHNSON'A life-affirming story full of joy and hope'CATHY BRAMLEY'An irresistibly warm-hearted story'TRISHA ASHLEY'Warm, witty and hopeful - I was charmed'SARAH MORGAN'The queen of funny, feel good fiction'MIKE GAYLE

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