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Mysteries and crime stories, Suspense and thrillers
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READERS CANNOT GET ENOUGH OF THESE LIARS . . .'I raced through this book... SO many secrets that will keep…
you reading late into the night!' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️'I absolutely LOVED this - the best psychological thriller I've read for a very long time' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️'THE PLOT TWISTS!! I absolutely loved everything about this book!' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Everyone's invited. Everyone's a suspect.An exclusive black-tie birthday party.A sprawling mansion.A body falling from a balcony.One of the guests is dead, and another is a killer - but who is the hunter, and who is the prey?As the drinks flow, so do the lies . . . and nobody is safe.Was it Dani, the tenacious new mother with a history of postpartum psychosis, or Kim, the ex-wife with an alcohol problem? Orlaith, the elderly Irish nanny who talks to spirits? Mikayla, the lonely teenager, or the clique of toxic mean girls who pretend to embrace her? Or was it the pair of psychotherapists who watch and judge them all? And whose body is hurtling towards the sea?
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General fiction, Romance
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'Hilarious, hot and heartfelt' MEG CABOT'Romantic, sexy, fun, delicious and important' MARIAN KEYES'A triumph' BETH O'LEARY🔥🔥🔥The most hotly-anticipated romcom of…
2025, from the author of Reese's Book Club Pick and TikTok Book Awards winner Honey & Spice...Not every relationship makes it out of university. But Kiki and Malakai were supposed to be forever.Everything was perfect, until it all went up in flames.Three years after their epic break-up, Kiki's worked hard to forget her first love. But just as she thinks she's got her life under control - jumping into the distractions of her romance-by-calendar-invite boyfriend, and plans for her best friend, Aminah's, wedding - Kiki's career implodes, the family business teeters on collapse, and Malakai returns . . .As Malakai takes up his role as Best Man opposite her Maid of Honour, suddenly Kiki can think of nothing else: their simmering chemistry, what went wrong, and why it is now impossible to act normal around each other.Juggling a new job, the prospect of her parents' restaurant being sold, and keeping her best friend from going full bridezilla, dealing with The Ex is the last thing she needs. But somehow the spark between them is only getting hotter - and threatening to ruin everything.They just have to get through the wedding, so why does it feel like playing with fire?Heart-melting, hilarious and completely addictive, Kiki and Malakai return in this standalone second novel from Sunday Times bestselling author Bolu Babalola.💖 LOVE FOR BOLU BABALOLA'S WRITING 💖'Rarely is love expressed this richly, this vividly, or this artfully' CANDICE CARTY-WILLIAMS'Bolu understands desire better than anyone else' ANNIE LORD'Incisively funny' ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY'Absolutely intoxicating' CASEY MCQUISTON'Everything you could ever want from a romance and more - the vibes are simply immaculate' ZOELLA'Babalola's writing shines' NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW'Breathes new life into the genre with its vibrant characters and sexy, authentic voice' RED'Romance will never be dead, as long as Bolu is writing it' JESSIE BURTON
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Lifestyle
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Unveil the enigma of one of fashion's most legendary figures with The Little Guide to Lagerfeld, a fascinating look into…
the world of the iconic designer, whose visionary work transformed the fashion landscape and whose persona became synonymous with innovation, style and uncompromising excellence.From his early beginnings in Hamburg to his meteoric rise in Paris, Lagerfeld's journey was nothing short of extraordinary. Discover how his unparalleled creativity and relentless work ethic propelled him to the helm of the world's most prestigious fashion houses. rom the revitalization of Chanel's classic tweed suits to the introduction of cutting-edge silhouettes at Fendi, Lagerfeld's legacy includes his groundbreaking designs, revolutionary approach to fashion and ability to constantly reinvent himself and his work.Perfect for fashion enthusiasts, design aficionados, and anyone fascinated by the world of haute couture, The Little Guide to Lagerfeld is an essential addition to your collection. Celebrate the genius of Karl Lagerfeld and his indelible impact on the fashion world.
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Romantic suspense, Contemporary romance, Romance
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'Wow, get you a book that does both - a page-turning mystery and a sweet, sexy romance all in one'…
ALICIA THOMPSONRoses are red, violets are blue, romance is dead - but is their love true?Scream queen Quinn has had it with scary movies. After years as Hollywood's horror It Girl, she's sick of the tabloids and the off-screen drama. So she's decided: one last film, before quitting for good. All that stands in her way is leading man Teddy James. Reality TV star and renowned playboy Teddy has looks to kill for, but absolutely no talent. AKA, Quinn's worst nightmare. That's until they stumble - literally - across a dead body on set. Everyone believes it's a tragic accident, but Quinn's not convinced. So she offers Teddy a deal: acting lessons in exchange for his help investigating. And as Teddy and Quinn dig deeper, she begins to wonder what's most at risk here - their lives, or her heart?'I absolutely LOVED this book' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ READER REVIEW'An escapist triple threat . . . incredibly fun' SIENNA SHARPE' I will be raving about this book to anyone who will listen' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ READER REVIEW'A rom-com meets mystery that'll keep you hooked until the final cut' CARLIE WALKER
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General fiction, Serious and literary fiction
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'Tragedy and comedy fuse together perfectly in a labyrinthine mystery of emotional and psychological complexity' Jo BrandFleeing Scotland in the…
wake of family disgrace, 16-year-old Ida Campbell secures a scholarship at a failing girls' boarding school on a remote part of the south English coast. Despite the eccentricities of her new Headmistress, who warns her of the dangers of the Cold War and the ever-present threat of the bomb, St Anne's seems like a refuge to Ida. But all this is about to change. For a start, her new room-mate is the infamous Louise Adler, potential arsonist and hardened outcast. Meanwhile, the geography teacher Eleanor Alston, in her late thirties, a disastrous love affair in her wake, faces the new term with weary resignation. But the fragile ecosystem of the school is disrupted by the arrival of a new teacher, Matthew Langfield. Eleanor has an uneasy feeling he is not who he says he is.And things only get worse when a mysterious sickness starts to spread throughout the school, causing strange limb jerks and seizures among the pupils. What is happening to the girls of St Anne's? Could there be a poisoner among them? Is Ida's scholarship really an escape, or is it instead a new nightmare?Praise for Rebecca Wait:'IT'LL EASILY BE ONE OF MY BOOKS OF THE YEAR' Hannah Beckerman'It's a warm book and a touching one. And did I mention it's funny? Just read it. You'll see' The Times'Funny, tender and sad' Sunday Express'If you liked Meg Mason's Sorrow and Bliss, you'll love this novel' Good Housekeeping'One of the richest explorations of family dysfunction I've read' i newspaper'Shades of Fleabag in this smart, funny drama' Mail on Sunday'An enjoyably bittersweet novel about a dysfunctional modern family' Independent'Razor-sharp ' Observer'One of the funniest novels you'll read this year' Guardian
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Journals and memoirs, Poetry
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'Striking, surprising, and technically excellent, the poems resonate way beyond their endings' Roger Robinson'Deft, daring, devastating and delightful' Pádraig Ó…
Tuama'Astonishing. These poems glimmer with a white-hot beauty that is hard won, and that sings' Sarah RuhlPatient is a normal appearing woman in no obvious distress.On an ordinary day, out with her three-year-old in the park, Amanda Quaid received a life-changing call - the back pain she had been living with for years was actually a rare and aggressive form of cancer. In an instant, life became a series of sterile rooms, medical charts and body-altering treatments which completely upend Amanda's marriage, work and family life as she knows it.Poetry became a lifeline for Amanda, a form to organize the chaos and pain of day-to-day life into order and beauty. In inventive and arresting poems that explore desire, marriage, motherhood and mortality, No Obvious Distress is a powerful memoir-in-verse about Amanda's unique experience. But it is also a tender, witty and universal collection that asks how we can continue to live and love in times of uncertainty.
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Sports and games
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From the empty pools of 1960s Los Angeles to today's Olympic skateparks, skateboarding has fostered a vibrant street culture that…
is visually striking yet often misunderstood.In this definitive illustrated guide, trace the evolution of skateboarding from the very first boards to a thriving industry defined by iconic brands and distinctive styles. Through never-before-seen photography, and exclusive access to designs from top artists, learn how skateboarding has become a living cultural movement, with dedicated events, exhibitions, and festivals, even attaining Olympic status.Told through engaging narrative and pivotal extracts from magazines, music, video games and films, Skate showcases the fearless tricks, defining moments, heroes and technical achievements through decades of transformation.
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Paranormal, Health and medicine
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With more than 45 years of experience in crystal healing, expert author Judy Hall is a leading authority on the…
use of crystals for personal and spiritual development.Crystals provide a gentle, non-invasive form of healing that co-operates with your body's inner healer, a repair mechanism that brings mind and body back into balance. Working through the transmission of energy and the adjustment of subtle vibrations, crystals absorb, focus, transmute and transmit electromagnetic energy so that it can be absorbed by the body and used for positive wellbeing.This book will help you:- Cleanse, energize and activate your chakras- Relieve stress- Promote relaxation- Balance your emotions- Clear negative energies in your environmentCrystal Healing includes complete instructions for using crystals as healing aids and a comprehensive directory covering the properties of different types of crystals and their specific uses. Illustrated throughout with colour photographs and useful charts and diagrams, this book is the essential guide to using crystal healing to enhance your life and wellbeing.
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Business and economics, Politics and government, Aging (social issues)
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This book examines the concept of retirement, how it has changed, and what the future holds for the next generation…
of retirees.The book analyses government data and university surveys of more than 1,000 retirees in Australia and 4,000 retirees in Sweden, as well as in-depth interviews with retirees in each country. It demonstrates that while both countries have differences in their retirement policies and practices, as well as the outcomes for retirees, the process of retirement is undergoing change in both countries as people retire at a range of ages, but often then re-enter the workforce for various reasons. The book proposes four distinctive post-retirement orientations: Stayers, Leavers, Blenders and Disengaged retirees. It then discusses how individuals, employers and governments are responding to the challenges of ‘retiring in a new age’, suggesting policies and a new social contract for retirees that addresses their needs for economic security, physical and mental health, as well as engagement with the wider community.A book of keen interest to scholars of employment and work relations, human resource management, as well as labour economics. Policymakers and students interested in employment issues that affect economic and social equality will also find the book’s framework fit for use. A full set of interview transcripts and discussion questions is available on the Routledge webpage for download: www.routledge.com/9781041118329
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Mysteries and crime stories
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An island of myth, legend . . . and murder?As the summer sun beats down on the ancient town of…
Acitrezza, a folk festival plays out in the picturesque harbour. Music, laughter and the aroma of local delicacies fill the air, and a traditional pantomime draws a crowd.For rookie journalist Nedda Leonardi, it's just another day's reporting in a calendar of unremarkable events. Until that is, the performers dive in the sparkling Ionian Sea for their finale... and emerge with a corpse. Could this be Nedda's big break?After one trick too many, Calogero Maugeri, self-styled Magus and con artist, is a wanted man. But his attempts to clean up his act and keep a low profile are thwarted when it's revealed he has a suspicious connection to the dead man pulled from the sea.A young reporter keen for a scoop and a reformed swindler desperate to clear his name... can this improbable pair solve the most unusual of murders?Discover the first mystery in your new favourite crime series set on Italy's most beautiful island: Sicily. A gripping and atmospheric page-turner, perfect for fans of Andrea Camilleri's Inspector Montalbano series.------------Praise for Philip Gwynne Jones:'I devoured all Philip's novels' Val McDermid'Clever and great fun' The Times'An irresistible concoction of crime and culture' Daily Mail'As delightful as a Spritz by the Rialto - a must for all Italy lovers' David Hewson'Superb - always gripping, beautifully constructed and vivid' Stephen Glover'Sinister and shimmering' L.S. Hilton, bestselling author of Maestra'Vividly described' Literary Review'The lively, colourful narrative scuds along as briskly as a water taxi...you'll enjoy the ride' Italia Magazine
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Mysteries and crime stories, Fantasy, Police procedural fiction
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THE BRAND NEW NOVEL IN THE NUMBER ONE BESTSELLING RIVERS OF LONDON SERIES'This isn't London. The rules are different up…
here, and so are the allegiances.'Detective Sergeant Peter Grant takes a much-needed holiday up in Scotland. And he'll need one when this is over...If more's the merrier, then it's ecstatic as his partner Beverley, their young twins, his mum, dad, his dad's band and their dodgy manager all tag along. Even his boss, DCI Thomas Nightingale, takes in the coastal airs as he trains Peter's cousin Abigail in the arcane arts.And they'll need them too, because Scotland's Granite City has more than its fair share of history and mystery, myth ... and murder. When a body is found in a bus stop, fresh from the sea, the case smells fishy from the off. Something may be stirring beyond the bay - but there's something far stranger in the sky...* * * * *PRAISE FOR BEN AARONOVITCH & THE RIVERS OF LONDON SERIES:'Highly entertaining'SUNDAY EXPRESS'Charming, witty, exciting'THE INDEPENDENT'Ben Aaronovitch has created a wonderful world full of mystery, magic and fantastic characters. I love being there more than the real London'NICK FROST'As brilliant and funny as ever ... Masterfully crafted - gives the late, great Terry Pratchett a run for his money'THE SUN'An incredibly fast-moving magical joyride for grown-ups'THE TIMES'Funny and wildly inventive'MAIL ON SUNDAY
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General fiction
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'A truly beautiful story about longing and London' DAISY BUCHANAN'Literary, thrilling, hugely funny, with a massive heart' SARA PASCOE'I tore…
through it' NUSSAIBAH YOUNIS 'A ferocious coming-of-age story' EMMA JANE UNSWORTHGail is in trouble at school. Saint Saviours, the exclusive private girls school that she attends on a scholarship, cannot contain her. Impulsive, bored and looking for someone to adore, she is at that dangerous age when you want to be picked up by men and then driven home by your mother.Ezra is rich, powerful and at the top of his game. His comfortable middle age is tainted only by the knowledge that, in his heady youth, he'd loved new wave music and had people killed - and by his crushing anxieties about his teenage daughter, Agata.When Agata starts at Saint Saviour's, Gail and Ezra's paths cross, and with an unstoppable momentum, their lives intertwine in ways more dangerous than either could ever predict.
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General fiction, Serious and literary fiction, Romance
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'I inhaled this novel. Utterly believable, immersive and heartfelt. I loved it' JENNIE GODFREY'Hattie's writing on early-20s friendships and their…
enmeshed intensity, was so convincing. I enjoyed it so much' MARIAN KEYES'A timeless tragedy, a story of the intricacies and illusions of true love' CHRIS WHITAKER'Beautifully crafted, with aftershocks of conscience' JODI PICOULT'Sharp, compelling, and thought provoking. The perfect book club pick for 2025' LOUISE O'NEILL*Don't miss the intoxicating and compulsive debut novel from Hattie Williams - pre-order BITTER SWEET now!*'In my life, there are things that have happened to me, and things that I have done, that have proven to be moments that have a clear before and an after. One of those moments, perhaps in some ways the biggest, was the day that I met Richard Aveling for the first time.'Charlie is twenty-three, single and the new publicity assistant at the independent London publishing house Winden & Shane. Richard Aveling is fifty-six, married and the author that has defined his generation.Charlie has long idolised the charming, illustrious writer, who also represents a link to her late mother, who loved his work. But as they embark on an illicit and all-consuming affair, Charlie is forced to hide the relationship from everyone she cares about. And when the success of Richard's latest book launches him to a new level of fame where all anonymity is lost, she realises she might just be in too deep...A thought-provoking exploration of a relationship founded in power, control and silence, Bitter Sweet is perfect for book clubs and will appeal to fans of Sorrow and Bliss by Meg Mason and Cleopatra and Frankenstein by Coco Mellors.** More praise for BITTER SWEET by Hattie Williams**'Brutal but tender, entertaining, compelling and completely believable' LAUREN BRAVO'An instant classic of a debut: honest, winning, breakable' AJ FINN'Raw and beautiful and true' ABIGAIL DEAN'Fresh, unflinching and reminds us how dangerous love can be' ARAMINTA HALL'Thrilling, compulsive and utterly addictive' KIRSTY CAPES'As intoxicating as the relationship she portrays, a book that keeps you obsessively within its pages' KATE WESTON'A brilliantly assured debut which deftly charts the pain of young love' SJ WATSON'Smart and intense, a thrilling new voice' AJ WEST'Beautiful and tender, addicitve and heartbreaking' CJ COOKE'An addictive, relatable story of obsessive love' JULIA RAESIDE
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Mysteries and crime stories, Suspense and thrillers
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All Jay wants is to start again, to set himself up in a small, quiet town where no one knows…
him. Because here, no one will let him forget what they think he did the day his neighbour died in Flat 401.He just needs to keep doing what he's always done: treat people with kindness and respect, and try to stay out of trouble. But when a threatening note makes its way into the hostel he's forced to call home - Everyone is going to know what you really did - his hope for a fresh start begins to crumble.Jay fears that the secret he's fought so hard to hide, that he went to prison to protect, might finally come out. How far is he willing to go to keep his freedom alive? And with a shadowy figure from his past tracking Jay's every move, perhaps it's not just his freedom Jay should be worried about being taken from him, but his life...Flat 401 is a tense, character-driven thriller perfect for fans of Lisa Jewell, Paula Hawkins and Mark Billingham.
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General fiction, Mysteries and crime stories, Family stories, Women sleuths, Suspense and thrillers, Humourous fiction
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TO GET TO THE STOP, YOU NEED TO SNAP A FEW NECKS'I LOVED this! Devoured in one sitting' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''If Selling…
Sunset met Desperate Housewives and got wrapped up in a murder mystery' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I was just blown away by this book' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'So funny it should be illegal' MAZ EVANS'A whip-smart, hilarious whodunnit!' BETH REEKLES'Darkly fun' EMILY-JANE CLARKE Meet the women of Harrington Estates. They're one big happy family. At least, that's what they all say...New arrival Bella is determined to get to the top, and she doesn't mind stepping on some Louboutin-clad toes to get there.No-nonsense Hannah was the rising star, but now Bella's stealing her thunder - and her agent of the year award.Olivia wants it all - the glittering career, the picture-perfect family. But lately it feels like something - or someone - is trying to snatch it away.Then there's poor Claire, who has lost more keys than sold properties - and Bella makes sure the whole office knows it.When Bella is found dead at the open house for a £10-million mansion, everyone's a suspect. They'd all die for that listing, after all.But did one of them kill for it?Fans of How to Kill Your Family and Selling Sunset will love this hilariously dark thriller from Kate Weston, with characters you'll love to hate, vicious office politics, and a twist you'll NEVER see coming.Readers can't get enough of How to Make a Killing:'I adored How to Make a Killing. With its dark humour, catty women, the mounting body count and the twists and turns that led to the final reveal, it was a most enjoyable read' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Great book ... gave me Selling Sunset vibes only with a dark twist. It kept me guessing, loved it.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Such a fab read full of wit and whip smart plot points. the characters were a delight to get to 'know in probably all the wrong ways and reason' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I loved How to Make a Killing ... a fabulous summer read that kept me gripped, and guessing.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Oh, the drama! I loved this. Everyone was screwing everyone over, meaning every character had a motive, and I wasn't a hundred percent sure who did it until the very end.... And the last bit!!! Loved it.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A dark and dangerous, witty suspense where anything goes, filled with utterly devious characters populating a pacy and frothy plot brimming with deep humour. Deliciously dark and endlessly entertaining.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A smart, stylish murder mystery that doesn't take itself too seriously-and is all the more entertaining for it.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'This was such a fun read and one I'd recommend to anyone who loves a bit of dark humour mixed with murder. I laughed out loud throughout...Such a brilliant book and one I'll be recommending.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'The reveal hit me like a sculpture to the head. I loved it.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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General fiction
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The classic Japanese bestseller published in English for the very first time - a darkly funny and relatable book portraying…
the lives of five women'Witty, wise and thought-provoking' Cecelia Ahern'Crackles and pops with humour, empathy and intelligence' Lisa Owens, author of Not Working'So brilliantly written that I kept trying to memorise sentences in order to repeat them to people later' Roxy Dunn, author of As Young as ThisIzumi needs to get a job. Haruka needs to stop talking about how she once had cancer. Katō needs to get through a shift at the convenience store without being harassed. Mito needs to break up with her boyfriend - or marry him. Sumie just needs somewhere to live. In this classic Japanese bestseller, published in English twenty-five years after it took Japan by storm, the lives of five ordinary women are depicted with irresistible humour and searing emotional insight.
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Health and medicine, Pregnancy and childbirth
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The idea of giving birth can be daunting - if not outright terrifying. So many of the stories we hear…
about birth are negative or frightening, but in fact many women and birthing people feel positive and satisfied after their birth, however their births have unfolded. What's more, reading positive birth stories during pregnancy can help women to feel calm, confident and prepared, and so increase the chances that they'll have an experience they'll look back on positively.Collected here by doula and hypnobirthing coach Claire Fulton are thirty true stories from a diverse group of ordinary people, representing a wide array of experiences. There are hospital births and home births; inductions, caesareans and vaginal deliveries. Things don't always go quite to plan, and there are moments of surprise, frustration and unexpected comedy along the way, but all of the stories deliver comfort, reassurance and a happy ending.
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Mysteries and crime stories, Police procedural fiction, Suspense and thrillers
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'A masterpiece of crime fiction. Dark, thrilling and oozing with tension' Michael Wood'Had me sneaking to bed early and going…
to sleep far too late' Tom Benjamin'I couldn't stop turning the pages' Nikki SmithThe second Newcastle-set police thriller with a twist. DCI Jack Parker fights to hide his Early Onset Dementia while he continues to do the job he loves - investigating crimes and bringing villains to justice. Still haunted by the death of a colleague in a hit and run for which he blames himself, he pursues the case with a determination bordering on recklessness when he encourages her replacement, DS Emma Steel, to get close to a local gangster who knows more than he's letting on, thereby endangering Emma and causing dissent among his team. Jack is called in to investigate the disappearance of a young woman, Maria, and her son who appear to have vanished off the face of the earth. His boss tells him to focus on her ex-husband, but though the evidence points in his direction, Jack has his doubts. The woman has form with toxic men and the husband is just the latest in a long line. As Jack's plans to hide his condition become more challenging, he begins to wonder if Maria is really the innocent victim she's been portrayed as - until a body turns up. As he starts to discover the truth in both these investigations, Jack comes to understand that nothing in this world is as black and white as it seems.
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Poetry
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Steve Scafidi’s The Appalachian Sea explores the eponymous place of mountains and story, of rivers and magic, as well as…
of mortality, where people work and live and die. What began as an homage to the American painter Miles Cleveland Goodwin became a celebration of the spectral qualities of place and home. The artist’s gothic imagery of haints and dark orchards haunts the book, wherein the Shenandoah wends, old farmers toil, and ghosts wander a land where change comes on like a flood. There is no escape from this spilling river, the “Appalachian sea,” yet for a while we get by and survive. These poems sing of the temporary persistence that makes what surrounds us beloved and strange.
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Computers and internet
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Take a realistic look at microservices and distributed systems with the .NET stack to understand the limitations of microservices development…
through a practical lensKey FeaturesWork through common scenarios encountered when developing distributed microservices applicationsUnderstand cost considerations, traffic limits, and time limits surrounding serverless environmentsTake full advantage of the synergy between Azure services (Container Apps, Functions, and Aspire) and .NET codePurchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free eBook in PDF formatBook DescriptionFrom the authors of the Software Architecture with C# and .NET series comes this practical and grounded showcase of microservices using the .NET stack. Written for .NET developers entering the world of modern cloud and distributed applications, it shows you when microservices and serverless architectures are the right choice for building scalable enterprise solutions and when they’re not. You’ll gain a realistic understanding of their use cases and limitations. Rather than promoting microservices as a one-size-fits-all solution, it encourages thoughtful adoption based on real-world needs. Following a brief introduction and important setup, the book helps you prepare for practical application through examples such as a ride-sharing website. You’ll work with Docker, Kubernetes, Azure Container Apps, and the new .NET Aspire with considerations for security, observability, and cost management. The book culminates in a complete event-driven application that brings together everything you've covered. By the end of the book, you’ll have a well-rounded understanding of cloud and distributed .NET—viewed through the lens of two industry veterans.What you will learnSet up serverless environments in Azure for developing and debuggingDesign reliable communication and computation across microservicesExplore Azure Functions in depth and use triggers for IoT and background tasksUse Azure Container Apps to simplify the creation and management of containersApply best practices to secure a microservices applicationAccurately assess and calculate costs and usage limits in serverless solutionsWho this book is forThis book is for engineers and senior software developers looking to advance into modern cloud and distributed applications. It helps professionals evolve their knowledge of microservices and serverless architecture to get the best of both architectural models. Prior experience with C#/.NET and the Microsoft Stack (Entity Framework and ASP.NET Core) is required to get the most out of this book. If you’ve enjoyed the authors’ previous Software Architecture with C# and .NET series, this new book offers an in-depth exploration of select topics in those earlier works.