You can’t choose your family – but you can choose your friends… A heartfelt, warm and truthful novel about female friendship.Eve has never imagined herself as a stepmother. But when she falls in love with Ian, he comes with a ready-made family of three children. And, to make matters worse, he's a widower. The ghost of his glamorous and well known wife haunts them.Clare, a teacher and single mother, is Eve's best friend. She is the only person Eve can talk to about how on ea...

‘Clever and gripping with an ending so tense I was holding my breath’ Claire Douglas, author of The SistersShe can’t remember. But someone else can… When Helen Graham arrives in a tiny village, she shuts herself away, far from the prying eyes of the locals, behind the gates of a gothic mansion. But her fiercely guarded privacy comes at a cost. Just what is making her so scared?With everything in her life, including her memory, in fragments...

Journey through a forever Christmas land and fight candy cane monsters. Open questionable gift boxes full of snow. Cozy up by the fireplace with a warm cup of Isabella’s Coffee. Walk with a teen through an unfamiliar world after he wishes he never met his best friend. Run through the forest with an English Princess and wonder what she is running from. Help a lost traveler find their way home in the snow … follow us to Winter Neverland!

Discover a delightful story that teaches children about friendship, kindness, and responsibility.When curious Mimi finds a funny little mouse living under her bed, the two embark on an unforgettable friendship. Oscar the Mouse gently explores empathy, courage, and caring for pets through whimsical storytelling and vibrant illustrations.Oscar the Mouse is a joyful read-aloud adventure that parents, teachers, and kids will treasure t...

A laugh-out-loud adventure about friendship, courage, and being yourself!Meet Petunia and her unlikely friend Herman the Worm - a quirky duo whose silly escapades teach kids to celebrate differences and kindness. Packed with humor and heart, this award-winning chapter book is perfect for independent readers and classroom discussions.The Silly Adventures of Petunia and Herman the Worm delights young readers while encouraging them to embrace ...

This volume grew out of two Simons Symposia on "Nonarchimedean and tropical geometry" which took place on the island of St. John in April 2013 and in Puerto Rico in February 2015. Each meeting gathered a small group of experts working near the interface between tropical geometry and nonarchimedean analytic spaces for a series of inspiring and provocative lectures on cutting edge research, interspersed with lively discussions and collaborative work in small groups. The articles collected he...

"I'm sorry, it's cancer."Four words with the power to upend your entire existence and thrust you into an emotional whirlwind. As these words unravel, they unleash trauma, chaos, and threats to every facet of life – from health and body image to relationships, job, career, and future dreams. Thoughts swirl: What did I do so wrong to deserve this? How am I going to survive? Is my body going to be mutilated?Agalia Baker, a retired advanced practice nurse with over forty years ...

Fast-talking, trouble-seeking private eye Philip Marlowe is a different kind of detective: a moral man in an amoral world. California in the ’40s and ’50s is as beautiful as a ripe fruit and rotten to the core, and Marlowe must struggle to retain his integrity amidst the corruption he encounters daily. The Big Sleep finds the world-weary, wisecracking investigator consulted by a wealthy family man with two big problems: his children. Carmen Sternwood has got herself mixed up with ...

A BBC Radio 4 full-cast dramatisation by Michael Butt about the death of the poet and playwright Christopher Marlowe, originally broadcast in the ‘Afternoon Play’ slot on 17 August 2010. In May 1593, the playwright Christopher Marlowe was killed. Apparently, it was because of an argument over a bill. Michael Butt's innovative drama dons the cloak of documentary to re-examine the unsolved case. Starring Paul Rhys as the narrator, Blake Ritson as Thomas Walsingham, Harry Lloyd as Thomas Kyd ...

Even a mouse needs to go to the doctor sometimes!In a heartwarming and funny story, Oscar the Mouse embarks on an adventure to the vet. Children will learn about the power of sharing, forgiveness, and friendship, while falling in love with Dr Casey.Charming and educational! We loved this little book! "My granddaughter and I were both delighted with the story. Sam really gets kids. I'd highly recommend this adorable children's tale."Order Oscar Goes to t...

For years, Liam and I have been rivals, competing for the top spot at our cutthroat investment firm. We hate each other. Or, at least, that's what I've always told myself. When we both get shortlisted for the same career-making promotion, the tension between us becomes unbearable. One late night, trapped in the office before the final presentation, the animosity finally explodes—not into a fight, but into a kiss. It's rough, angry, and the hottest thing I've ever experienced. He makes me a...

"I' m sorry, it' s cancer."Four words with the power to upend your entire existence and thrust you into an emotional whirlwind. As these words unravel, they unleash trauma, chaos, and threats to every facet of life– from health and body image to relationships, job, career, and future dreams. Thoughts swirl:What did I do so wrong to deserve this?How am I going to survive?Is my body going to be mutilated?Agalia Baker, a retir...