A lyrical and spellbinding story of love, loss, and war from a standout new voice in fiction. Katy Simpson Smith has already been acclaimed as an ‘heir apparent to to Michael Ondaatje and Marilynne Robinson’August, 1793. On the hot, humid coast of North Carolina nine-year-old Tabitha fills her pockets with fish bones and shells, to bring the ocean back to her room. The act, perhaps, of a child conceived at sea.At night young Tab sits with her father by the shore to hear sto...

She's craving heat. He's sworn off heartbreak. But when sparks fly, neither of them stands a chance.Ivory might look like she's got it all together—single mom, successful hairstylist, queen of cool under pressure. But after surviving a dead-end marriage with zero passion, she's done settling. She wants fire. She wants fun. She wants a man who actually sees her.Enter Rome: grumpy lobsterman, heartbreak survivor, and absolutely not looking for love. His life ...

A flirty DM. A fake identity. And one single mom about to get the surprise of her life.Eden doesn't have time for dating—especially not after a decade of raising her daughter solo and running a thriving flower shop. Love? Overrated. Besides, who's checking for a curvy, no-nonsense single mom with zero tolerance for heartbreak?Apparently… a sexy redhead who saves ducklings and has abs that should be illegal.After a wine-fueled night and some not-so-g...

Healthcare is shifting towards a holistic, whole person approach to improve population health, decrease cost of care, and improve patient, and provider experiences. To achieve this, the primary care sector is adopting an integrated, interprofessional care team model which addresses both biomedical and behavioral health, and includes preventative care, population health management, technology, and innovative strategies to increase access to care. Occupational therapy (OT) is uniquely positi...

More than just another zombie story, this stunning continuation of the Undad saga is about the challenges of being a good role model while being (literally) dead inside.Brett Buckley was a normal family man once. When he unexpectedly turned undead, he found himself struggling to regain the love and respect of his wife and kids.Now, not only is Brett in trouble with the law, but his family, his safety net, is starting to pull away from him. Suddenly alone and destitute, Bret...

‘Get the inside scoop on all things Spice!’OK! Magazine'A compelling new book' Daily ExpressFrom the moment they burst into our lives, the Spice Girls have inspired millions around the world.Emma, Geri, Melanie C, Mel B and Victoria were adored and admired in equal measure. Their determination, fierce independence and Girl Power philosophy have motivated generation after generation of young ...

Satisfying vegetarian recipes from Veggie and the BeastWhere do vegetarians get their protein? From delicious plant-based foods, including beans, nuts, quinoa, raw cocoa, and even dairy. These ingredients are used to their best advantage in this new cookbook. As a vegetarian living with a meat-eating guy, the author has developed recipes for every time of day (or night) that are deliciously satisfying and high in protein. With recipes like Fresh Veggie Qui...

Hasegawa is a bit of a high school nobody. He’s plain, quiet, and unassuming…so it’s a huge shock when Hiyama, the sunny social butterfly of the class, suddenly confesses to him! And how exactly does Hiyama intend to date a classmate he’s never even spoken to before? By starting a good old-fashioned exchange diary, of course! That level of innocence from his popular peer comes as a surprise to Hasegawa, but he’s game to give it a shot. Entry by entry, the mismatched couple manages to bridg...

'A practical guide to helping your child through one of the most important developmental stages of early childhood' - Green Parent Book of the MonthGurgle's Honest Read for DecemberHow to make potty training stress free for you and your childThe Gentle Potty Training Book is a practical guide to helping your child through one of the most important developmental stages of e...

Since having her first child nine years ago, Sarah Ockwell-Smith has worked tirelessly to prepare parents for the birth of their child. An antenatal teacher and a doula, with a background in psychology, she founded an award-winning company Babycalm ™ with one aim in mind - to turn stressed-out new parents and crying babies into happier parents and calmer babies. She has a great understanding of the minds of new parents and is passionate about gentle parenting - letting parents know that it...

The average reader instantly recognizes 30,000 to 70,000 words-with no need to sound them out. How does that happen? Through a process called orthographic mapping. This audiobook explains the process by which readers embed words into their long-term memories, and the instruction necessary to help K-5 students do just that. Teachers will learn how to connect decoding, encoding, and meaning through a four-step, research-based, classroom-tested routine that accelerates students' abilities to ...

Brought to you by Puffin.Stories to spark your imagination - a celebratory collection of stories, poems and illustrations to mark Puffin's 80th birthday.Perfect bedtime listening, this wonderful anthology features brand new stories and poems from well-loved and exciting new Puffin authors.Plus, rediscover carefully curated extracts from Puffin's classic family favourites!And with quotes and motivational piec...