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Edith Wharton returns- spirited, brilliant, alive. In this highly entertaining novel, Edith Wharton is variously reimagined- as a host in the afterlife, a historical figure in a modern novella, and as an elusive presence in the pages of her own writing. But when a lifelong secret is exposed, it's almost too shocking to be true. Hugely acclaimed during her lifetime, writer Edith Wharton is back - with the most extraordinary opportunity. Summoned to a room in the afterlife, Edith finds the manuscript of a new novella inspired by her life. A letter from her one-time editor advises Edith to consider carefully whether to destroy the work or allow its publication. Is this a chance to correct her image of haughtiness and privilege, and to reignite interest in her writing? Edith begins reading the novella to her astonished companions; and what unfolds is a cautionary story of online fame. But as she gradually remembers the details of her life, Edith becomes fearful about what the work might reveal and is haunted by the words- The letters survive, and everything survives. 'Philippa Swan's is an original voice that is articulate, humorous and disarmingly refreshing.' - NZ Books

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A business book with a sense of humour, on how to develop people skills in a work environment using personality types. B> o be successful at any level in the business world, you need to be able to work with a variety of people, communicate with them, and keep them happy. This book provides a simple framework for analysing personality types and will show you the best ways to motivate people of these different types and keep them productive. Find out how to pick who is a Playful, a Powerful, a Peaceful or a Precise! Learn about their basic needs and how you can best meet them within a business context. After reading this book you will be able to- understand your own capabilities and strengths, 'speed read' others to find out what they really want, talk to others in a way that makes them want to listen and relate better to all personality types. Its a simple concept and a useful business tool at all levels.

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Tasty dietitian-approved recipes for anyone with gut health issues. If you have been prescribed a low-FODMAP diet, it can be really difficult to work out what you can eat. That's what Alana Scott found when she was diagnosed with allergies, coeliac disease and irritable bowel syndrome. Her frustration at finding the right things to eat led to her developing a successful website and a range of flavoursome recipes using low-FODMAP and gluten-free ingredients. She has all her recipes reviewed by a FODMAP trained registered dietitian, and her many followers have been asking for the best ones to be gathered into a book, so here it is! Delicious dinners, breakfasts, lunches and snacks, plus sweet treats and plenty of easy-to-read background information on FODMAPS, a shopping guide, and how to change your eating through the whole cycle of the low-FODMAP journey. And in case you are wondering, FODMAP is an acronym that represents a group of fermentable sugars (Fermentable Oligo-saccharides, Disaccharides, Monosaccharides and Polyols - short-chain carbohydrates) that are found in a wide range of foods and can trigger unpleasant gastrointestinal symptoms in some people. Also approved by Allergy NZ.

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