This book is relevant not only to the many hundreds of thousands of people who are involved with adoption in various ways, as well as to their extended family and friends, but will also resonate with those who have no connection with adoption, have experienced pain and loss in their life, and wish to experience acceptance and love.The Author, Ann James, movingly reveals how she buried her grief and loss within herself when she was unable to give birth to her own children, and how sh...

From award-winning author Janeen Brian and award-winning illustrator Ann James, comes this gorgeous rhyming picture book about a naughty little dinosaur who loves to get dirty. Bright simple illustrations and rounded corners perfect for the very young.Stomp, splash, slide, dive . . . .This little dinosaur just loves mud!�

MAXINE, known to her friends as "Geo Girl," has a passion for geography that sets her apart. While others might yawn at maps and landforms, she finds adventure in every continent, ocean, and river. Determined to share her excitement, Max dreams up fun ways to get her friends interested in the wonders of the world.

Have you ever wanted to have a cat for a pet, a very large cat? Need another player for cricket? How about Scruffy, the dog? How cute are Penguins? What would you do to help save one? A very wet kitten and an even wetter goldfish, will they stay in the family?A wonderful collection of heartfelt stories all about pets and animals.Tai's Penguin - Raewyn Caisley (illustrated by Ann James). Tai fins a little penguin lying on the beach. It needs help. But what can...

In this moving autobiography, James delivers time-tested lessons that readers might be able to use in their daily life. This enlightening book provides direction and guidance to make the right decision in life, to reach a long-term goal, and to continue to Struggle to Survive.

SHORTLISTED: CBCA 2020 Awards, Book of the Year, Early ChildhoodThis is the last time I'll fish in this river.This is the last time I'll run through these trees.This is the last time I'll dream by this fire ...Goodbye, old house. Goodbye.A heartwarming story of letting go and starting anew, of moving from the country to the city, with a unique illustration style that allows room and space for the reader's imagination...

*THE MIDNIGHT TRAIN, Matt Haig's new novel from the world of The Midnight Library, is out now*10th anniversary edition, r****evised and updated with a new introduction from the authorTHE NUMBER ONE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERWINNER OF THE BOOKS ARE MY BAG READERS AWARD FOR NON-FICTIONWHAT DOES IT MEAN TO FEEL TRULY ALIVE?Aged 24, Matt Haig's world caved in. He c...

Have you ever had an intuitive insight or gut feeling? Behavioural science suggests that you may be accessing a deep intelligence whose origins are far more mysterious than had previously been supposed. Coming from bestselling author Kevin Flanagan, "Listening to your Angel" gives readers invaluable insights into this cutting edge research. It shows how to access this inner "voice" so that readers can deal with both emotional and everyday problems.In the modern world we have lost th...

How do you fall back in love? This was the underlying problem of one in four couples seeking help from relationship therapist Andrew G. Marshall. They described their problem as: 'I love you but I'm not in love with you'. Noticing how widespread the phenomenon had become, he decided to look more closely. Why were these relationships becoming defined more by companionship than by passion, and why was companionship no longer enough?From his research Andrew has devised his own unique ...

On My Own sends the refreshingly positive, and supportive, message that being alone is not a sign of failure but can be an empowering and liberating experience.Society can be cruel in its assessment of a woman alone, regarding her as defective or deserving of pity. Similar pressures cause women to be ashamed of losing the status of mother, wife or girlfriend, and to dread the prospect of 'going it alone'. But, as the author of this inspiring book points out, being on your ...

Toxic relationships come in many guises. That's why they're so hard to pick. Often toxic relationships don't entail physical violence so much as a slow erosion of self esteem, a loss of personal identity, or a growing desire to please friends, partners, family members and others who're impossible to please. Many toxic relationships begin early in childhood, or when we start to form our own personal relationships. Even though we find the courage to move on, if the fallout from these relatio...

Did you know the relationship you're in now is probably the best one you'll ever have? Did you know that most divorces could be avoided? This is the striking discovery behind Eva-Maria Zurhorst's international bestselling book – a book that has transformed thousands of relationships. Eva-Maria writes from her own personal experience of being involved in a 'dreadful marriage' where she realised that she had a choice of either leaving her husband and starting a new relationship or trying to ...