An adult parody of children's alphabet books, offering horrible—but hilarious—advice, from the authors of All my friends are dead.In the humorous vein of Go the F**k to Sleep comes a laugh-out-loud collection of bad advice that turns the children's alphabet book on its head. Adorable, illustrated characters lead readers down a path of poor decision-making, and alphabetical, rhyming couplets offer terrible life lessons. O is for opening things with ...

'But I, being poor, have only my dreams; / I have spread my dreams under your feet...'By turns joyful and despairing, some of the twentieth century's greatest verse on fleeting youth, fervent hopes and futile sacrifice.

'There's never been a more honest or raw memoir . . . and it may just save lives' Daily Mail'Funny, fascinating, compelling . . . also a wonderful read for fans of Friends' The Times'HI, MY NAME IS MATTHEW, although you may know me by my full name. My friends call me Matty.'So begins the riveting story of acclaimed actor Matthew Perry, taking us along on his journey from childhood ambition to fame to addic...

Join Tumford the cat as he learns an important lesson about learning to say sorry in this beautiful reminder that children are always loved.Tumford isn't really a terrible cat. He just has a way of finding mischief – tracking dirt into the house, knocking over breakable things, and disrupting fancy parties. But even though he feels bad, he has a hard time saying, "I'm sorry." Will the fact that his owners love him, no matter what, help Tummy say the magic words?

'A corporation, or a government department isn't a conscious being, but it is an artificial intelligence. It has the capability to take decisions which are completely distinct from the intentions of any of the people who compose it. And under stressful conditions, it can go stark raving mad.'When we avoid taking a decision, what happens to it? In The Unaccountability Machine, Dan Davies examines why markets, institutions and even governments syste...

UGLY STORIESEnter the fevered imagination of Tobin Elliott. Ten awful stories await you. Tales of love, tales of hate, tales of wonder, tales of horror.Ugly stories. About terrible people. Doing horrible things.TERRIBLE PEOPLEIn this first collection, you'll find some terribly awful people-some friends, some family, some enemies, and some lovers.Some are just starting out, whether they're testing th...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Alcohol addiction, also known as alcohol use disorder, is a chronic condition that affects millions of individuals and families worldwide. It goes beyond occasional drinking and develops into a powerful physical and psychological dependence. Over time, alcohol begins to control thoughts, behaviors, and emotions, making it difficult to stop despite harmful consequences.This book explores the root causes of alcoho...

PART 3 OF 3Tilly hates her stepfather, Dave. He abuses her mother, but she refuses to leave him.Frightened for her own safety, Tilly asks to go into foster care and is placed with Cathy. Tilly arrives with a graze on her cheek and Cathy becomes increasingly concerned by Dave’s behaviour, especially when she learns he has been showering Tilly with gifts. While she’s busy looking after Tilly and trying to keep her safe, Cathy is also worried about her own dau...

A chilling collection of terrifying creatures from around the world, perfect for readers who want to know what lurks in the shadowsA Romanian Strigoi rising from its grave. The Boogeyman’s claws scraping beneath the bed. A Banshee’s wail echoing through Ireland. The glowing eyes of the Mothman staring from a West Virginia tree line. Krampus arriving to punish naughty children in the Yuletide season.In Strange and Terrible Things: A Guide to Creatures th...

In this heartbreaking multimedia debut—filled with drawings, poems, and journal entries—author Jenny Laden draws on her own experience to create a story of grief and transcendence, perfect for fans of Francesca Zappia and Jennifer Niven.Danielle Silver is a Philadelphia high school senior at the dawn of the ’90s. Ever since her parents split up, she has known her father was gay, but she never expected to be hit with the bombshell that he is HIV positive. As he sick...

'A captivating sweep of a novel about love, resilience and impossible choices' Christina Lamb, chief foreign correspondent Sunday Times'An unflinching look at the cost of survival in terrible circumstances, which has sad echoes in modern-day Ukraine' The TimesSeventeen-year-old Debora Rosenbaum, ambitious and in love with literature, arrives in the capital of the new Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic, Kharkiv. The stale ...

Every family has its secrets, but some are worse than others.‘I had learnt to switch myself off from feeling anything when he molested me. Just lie there like a wooden doll and don’t give him the satisfaction of allowing one whimper to leave your mouth.’Lynn’s mother wanted the world to see the perfect family. An immaculate house, three well-dressed children and a charming husband. But behind closed doors it was a different story.Abused by her fathe...