All too often, public conversation is reduced to sound bites - which is to say, to no conversation at all. Sound bites are shortcuts that allow us to skip over meaningful engagement with others. They are used for their attention-getting power, not for their informational value. They are simple, easy to remember, but are never the whole story.Opening Thoughts on Everyday Living: Digging Deeper, Looking Farther provides an alternative to sound bites in the form of short bite...

The shockingly honest, gripping autobiography of Loose Women's Denise Welch.One of our most popular actresses, Denise Welch became a household name when she took on the role of Rovers Return landlady Natalie Barnes in Coronation Street. She starred in the award-winning drama Waterloo Road and is a regular on the hugely popular Loose Women, where her warmth and honesty have won the nation's hearts.But even as her career wa...

THE TIMES BOOK OF THE WEEKNamed one of The Telegraph's 'Best Biographies of the Year 2024'Queen Victoria had forty-two grandchildren but the four Princesses of Hesse were held in her particular favour. After the sudden death of her daughter Alice, Queen Victoria took an obsessive interest in the marriage prospects of the four girls their mother had left behind, hoping this might secure for them a happy future. And each of the young...

The year is 1811 and the new rector of Hunsford, Mr William Collins, must be above reproach. He must be respectable, pious, good at losing at quadrille, and disapproving of popular novels. Above all, he must obey his terrifying patroness, Lady Catherine de Bourgh.When William's boyhood friend Jem arrives, looking for safe harbour from the press-gangs, William's 'perfect clergyman' disguise begins to slip. A farm labourer's son, Jem is gentle and loyal, and being with him is all Wil...

Homeless and jobless, Fenn Todd has nearly run out of hope. All he has left is his longing for horses and the strength of his own two hands. But when he's cheated into accepting a very ugly sackcloth horse, he's catapulted into a world of magic, politics and desire.Fenn's invited to stay at the black tower, home of the most terrifying man in the realm: Morgrim, the court sorcerer. Morgrim has a reputation as a scheming villain, but he seems surprisingly charming—and sexy—and Fenn f...

A champion manager of people, Jack Welch shares the hard-earned wisdom and leadership principles of a storied career in what will become the ultimate business bible.With Winning, Jack Welch delivers a wide-ranging, in-depth, no-holds-barred management guidebook about the tough strategic, organizational, and personal challenges that face people at every stage of their career development. Loaded with candid personal anecdotes, hard-hitting advice, and invaluable dos and don’...

" But everyone else has it ." " If you loved me, you'd get it for me! "When you hear these comments from your kids, it can be tough not to cave. You love your children―don't you want them to be happy and to fit in?Kristen Welch knows firsthand it's not that easy. In fact, she's found out that when you say yes too often, it's not only hard on your peace of mind and your wal...

'Denise writes with great warmth and wisdom' - Marian Keyes'A really cracking read' - Martina Cole on If They Could See Me Now'Thought-provoking and moving' - Susan Lewis on If They Could See Me NowHow far would you go to hide a past that would destroy your future?The new novel from much-loved actress and presenter Denise Welch is heart-breaking, page-turning and moving - p...

This follow-up to the popular e-book 365 Prompts to Kickstart Your Writing features writing prompts geared for writers. Interspaced between prompts that are appropriate for anyone, every third prompt deals with some aspect about writing.Writing prompts can help you get into a writing groove. Instead of staring at a blank page, prompts give you the kick in the butt you need to get writing. Follow them in numerical order or jump around to a question that sparks your creativity. Use t...

Recovering Gertrude Hackenbacher's catnapped kitty pays off when she recommends us to Scott and Patty Norton of Boston. Scott wants us to deliver a message to his nephew, once we find him. So off we go to England, all expenses paid. Royal is sure we can squeeze in a little sightseeing.Royal is ever the optimist.England is very confusing. To begin with, not all Brits seem to speak English, and what they eat . . . oh my goodness. Then there is the investigation - finding the ...

Homeless and jobless, Fenn Todd has nearly run out of hope. All he has left is his longing for horses and the strength of his own two hands. But when he's cheated into accepting a very ugly sackcloth horse, he's catapulted into a world of magic, politics, and desire.Fenn's invited to stay at the black tower, home of the most terrifying man in the realm: Morgrim, the court sorcerer. Morgrim has a reputation as a scheming villain, but he seems surprisingly charming—and sexy—and Fenn ...

Eric returns home after being away for 15 years to attend his mother’s funeral and to support his older sister who now must care for their father who suffers from dementia. As a professional recording engineer, he brings with him his collection of sounds as well as the resentment toward his estranged father he has carried for over a decade. During his visit, Eric discovers his father has a collection of his own -- a series of paintings his father has created that reveal a host of mysteries...