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Separation Anxiety: A Novel
by Laura Zigman“Separation Anxiety is a hilarious, heart-breaking and thought-provoking portrait of a difficult marriage, as fierce as it is funny.... My advice: Start reading and don’t stop until you get to the last page of this wise and wonderful novel." —Alice Hoffman AN ANTICIPATED BOOK FROM:Entertainment Weekly * Cosmopolitan * USA Today * Real Simple * Parade * Buzzfeed * Glamour * PopSugarFrom bestselling author Laura Zigman, a hilarious novel about a wife and mother whose life is unraveling and the well-intentioned but increasingly disastrous steps she takes to course-correct her relationships, her career, and her belief in herselfJudy never intended to start wearing the dog. But when she stumbled across her son Teddy’s old baby sling during a halfhearted basement cleaning, something in her snapped. So: the dog went into the sling, Judy felt connected to another living being, and she’s repeated the process every day since.Life hasn’t gone according to Judy’s plan. Her career as a children’s book author offered a glimpse of success before taking an embarrassing nose dive. Teddy, now a teenager, treats her with some combination of mortification and indifference. Her best friend is dying. And her husband, Gary, has become a pot-addled professional “snackologist” who she can’t afford to divorce. On top of it all, she has a painfully ironic job writing articles for a self-help website—a poor fit for someone seemingly incapable of helping herself.Wickedly funny and surprisingly tender, Separation Anxiety offers a frank portrait of middle-aged limbo, examining the ebb and flow of life’s most important relationships. Tapping into the insecurities and anxieties that most of us keep under wraps, and with a voice that is at once gleefully irreverent and genuinely touching, Laura Zigman has crafted a new classic for anyone taking fumbling steps toward happiness.
Separation for Beginners: THE FEEL-GOOD, FUNNY READ ABOUT STARTING OVER
by Joe Portman'I laughed. I cried. I loved it' - Jack Dee This is not what Pete thought middle-age would be like. His marriage is over, his business is on its last breaths and he's spending more time than is healthy in a dressing gown. So when his 23-year-old daughter Susie needs to move back home, it's like a glorious ray of sunshine has found him at last.Except that she brings Niall with her. Niall: the boyfriend. Niall: a druid gardener who inexplicably only works from home. Niall: the annoying shadow that follows Susie everywhere.Getting Niall out of the house becomes Pete's new purpose in life. But as he tries to bring Niall's flaws to the surface, Pete is forced to admit he's far from perfect himself. And spending time with this oddball – as awkward as it may be – is making Pete open up in ways he'd long shut down.Separation for Beginners is a warm and wise novel about facing old heartaches and finding new friends, in the unlikeliest of places . . .This uplifting, laugh-out-loud funny read about new beginnings is perfect for fans of David Nicholls, Beth O'Leary and Marian Keyes. ___________'Sharp-witted, self-deprecating and honest, had me laughing from start to finish' - Daily Mail'Sharp and heart-warming' - Daily Mail, Fiction Books of the Year ___________
September
by Rosamunde PilcherRosamunde Pilcher's major bestseller, also a successful TV film, now available in unabridged audio download.As spring comes to Scotland and the hills burst into life, a dance is planned for September. The invitations summon home the group of people Violet Aird has cared for most in her long life.The oldest, strongest and wisest of them all, she sees Alexa, her vulnerable granddaughter, find love for the first time, while the decision to send her little grandson away to school is driving parents Edmund and Virginia even further apart. Far from them all is Pandora, the glamorous, exciting girl who ran away twenty years before. All will converge on Scotland this September, bringing their stories with them.(P)2017 Hodder & Stoughton Limited
The September Baby (Noel Streatfeild Baby Book Series)
by Noel StreatfeildA treasury of inspiration for every September baby...Find out why you might give your September baby a name to do with hunting or home, what is meant by a gift of a bunch of agrimony and mallow, and who your baby shares their birthday with - could it be Elizabeth I, George Gershwin or Euripides? Much-loved author Noel Streatfeild originally launched this series of month-by-month baby books in 1959. Recently rediscovered in her publisher's archives, each little book arrives complete with gorgeous illustrations, and includes: - suggested names and games for babies born in each month - characteristics of your baby according to their zodiac sign- famous babies who share your baby's birthday- quotations and rhymes to fit every aspect of babyhood... and much more. With a warm, lively and charming introduction by Noel Streatfeild to every volume, each adorable book in this series is a pleasure to read, and an object to treasure.
The September Girls: A superb Liverpool saga from the RNA award-winning author
by Maureen LeeTwo families - and their secrets . . . A superb Liverpool saga from bestselling author Maureen LeeIn Liverpool, on a stormy September night in 1920, two women from very different backgrounds give birth to daughters in the same house. Enemies at first, they later become friends when separate troubles unite them. But friendship between their daughters, Cara and Sybil, is a different matter.Nineteen years later, at the beginning of the Second World War, Cara and Sybil find themselves thrown together when they enlist and are both stationed in Malta. It is a time of live-changing repercussions for them both while, back home in Liverpool, the bombs rain down on a defiant city.
The September Letters (A Vintage Short)
by Maeve BinchyA Vintage Shorts "Short Story Month" Original Selection It starts out like any other dull day in a busy airport bar. James, the bartender, would much rather serve regulars at a local pub than cranky travelers. Katy and Colin have been involved in a longtime affair that comes to literal blows when he reveals that he hasn't kept his promise to leave his wife. Between some quick thinking by James and the kindness of an American couple, Jean and Maurice, the situation is defused. And Jean's insistence that they all stay in touch sparks friendships that are maintained across the ocean. But after nearly a decade of writing annual letters, she reveals a secret that casts the events of that day in a whole new light... The recent New York Times best seller, A Few of the Girls, is a collection of Maeve's beloved short stories that one reviewer called "reminiscent of a letter from an old friend." We are lucky that there are even more stories for her readers. In "The September Letters," never before published in the United States, Maeve once again brings us into the lives of ordinary people where chance meetings have the potential to change lives.An ebook short.
September Morning (The Cornish Clay Sagas)
by Rowena SummersTwo sisters from rural Cornwall come of age in the 1930s as their community sits on the brink of change in this saga of love, family, and war. After graduating from finishing school, Celia and Wenna Pengelly go their separate ways—Celia to New Jersey to recover from a broken heart, and Wenna to London, where she discovers ambitions she never knew she had. However, though worlds apart, both sisters are inexorably drawn towards Cornwall, to the family businesses of china, clay, and pottery. And as the world teeters once more on the brink of war, the Pengellys struggle to keep pace with change. The only source of stability is their family unit and now even that is at risk, threatened by uncontrollable external forces. Perfect for readers of Emma Hornby, Rosie Goodwin, and Lesley Pearse.Praise for September Morning&“Fans of the series will enjoy this atmospheric tale.&” —Booklist
September Remember
by Jowita Bydlowska Eliot TaintorAn alcoholic on awakening is much like a newborn baby-fragile and without any defense against a very sober world. September Remember begins with a terrifying-and darkly funny blackout-the sort of a blackout that pulls you right into the mind of a drunk on the loose. Reading it, I was reminded of my AA friend picking me up in his truck, the uncertainty of that boozy hazy evening. The blackout is not the story of September Remember, but it's that darkness that will suck you into this story.When published, September Remember was a best seller, and the first known novel that put AA into literary consciousness. It's been out of print now for over 60 years.The book is full of language and prejudices that are reflective of its time. That was the time of America between the two world wars: more than twenty years before Martin Luther King's "I Have a Dream" speech, years before women made it out of the kitchen into the living room, and years before new immigrants were only recognizable by the derogatory terms used to describe them. In that way, September Remember can be treated as a historical document that mentions Alcoholics Anonymous, but it is much more than that: its mythology is essentially AA's, a story of rebirth and redemption.
September Roses
by Jeanette WinterOn September 11, 2001, two sisters from South Africa find good use for the roses they have grown when the flower show in New York City is canceled due to the attack on the World Trade Center.
The September Sisters
by Jillian CantorAbigail Reed and her younger sister, Becky, are always at each other's throats. Their mother calls them the September Sisters, because their birthdays are only a day apart, and pretends that they're best friends. But really, they delight in making each other miserable. Then Becky disappears in the middle of the night, and a torn gold chain with a sapphire heart charm is the only clue to the mystery of her kidnapping. Abby struggles to cope with her own feelings of guilt and loss as she tries to keep her family together. When her world is at its bleakest, Abby meets a new neighbor, Tommy, who is dealing with his own loss, and the two of them discover that love can bloom, even when it's surrounded by thorns. This exquisitely written first novel illustrates life as it truly is-- filled with fear and danger, hope and love, comfort and uncertainty.
September Starlings: a tender but true to life saga about families and all they entail
by Ruth HamiltonThis moving and captivating novel will keep you glued to the page and invested from the off. From the SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER, Ruth Hamilton, perfect for fans of Catherine Cookson, Dilly Court and Josephine Cox.'Very much the successor to Catherine Cookson. Her books are plot driven, they just rip along; laughs, weeps, love, they've got the lot, and they're quality writing as well' - SARAH BROADHURST, RADIO FOUR'This book breaks your heart, it is rare to find a book which stirs so many emotions.' - ***** Reader Review'I couldn't bear to turn off my Kindle... Another great read from Ruth.' - ***** Reader Review'Great story. Found myself not wanting to stop reading.' - ***** Reader Review****************************************************ONE WOMAN'S FIGHT TO FORGE HER OWN FUTURE...Laura Starling, now wealthy and successful, has survived a bitter past.She fled from a tyrannical mother into the clutches of a sadistic man. She endured poverty, fear and pain. Then along came Ben Starling, older, wiser, who smoothed her path and gave her love and security.But now Ben has become a stranger who has slipped beyond her reach. As her stability threatens to disintegrate once more, a thin, waif-like girl from Liverpool thrusts her way into Laura's life - a girl who is to prove a link with the past.But no one can help Laura make the decisions that will alter the course of her existence. As the September starlings gather, Laura realises she must take courage and forge her own future...
The Septembers of Shiraz: A Novel
by Dalia SoferIn the aftermath of the Iranian revolution, rare-gem dealer Isaac Amin is arrested, wrongly accused of being a spy. Terrified by his disappearance, his family must reconcile a new world of cruelty and chaos with the collapse of everything they have known. As Isaac navigates the tedium and terrors of prison, forging tenuous trusts, his wife feverishly searches for him, suspecting, all the while, that their once-trusted housekeeper has turned on them and is now acting as an informer. And as his daughter, in a childlike attempt to stop the wave of baseless arrests, engages in illicit activities, his son, sent to New York before the rise of the Ayatollahs, struggles to find happiness even as he realizes that his family may soon be forced to embark on a journey of incalculable danger.A page-turning literary debut, The Septembers of Shiraz simmers with questions of identity, alienation, and love, not simply for a spouse or a child, but for all the intangible sights and smells of the place we call home.
Septimus Heap: The Darke Toad (Septimus Heap Ser.)
by Angie SageFans of Angie Sage's internationally bestselling Septimus Heap series will be delighted with this digital original addition: The Darke Toad, a 96-page novella packed with action, humor, and magic!New York Times Bestselling Series“A fresh take on the world of magic.”—Child magazineDomDaniel returns in a hilarious escapade with the witches of the Port Witch Coven. In this tale that takes place between the stories told in Magyk and Flyte, the witches want DomDaniel's powerful Darke Toad—and will go to ridiculous lengths to get their hands on it. But first, Simon Heap must get his master to the Port Witch Coven's door, which may require a bit more Darke Magyk—and a much stronger stomach—than he bargained for. Is Simon up to the task?Meanwhile, ExtraOrdinary Wizard Marcia Overstrand has taken her young Apprentice, Septimus Heap, on a field trip to the Port. But what Marcia had hoped would be a fun yet educational outing quickly turns chaotic, for it slipped Marcia's mind that tonight is Hallowseeth—the perfect night for Darke mischief to go unnoticed among the revelers.With Angie Sage's characteristic humor, beloved characters, and Magykal setting, Septimus Heap: The Darke Toad is a must-read for every Septimus fan.
Septimus Heap: The Magykal Papers (Septimus Heap)
by Angie Sage Mark ZugEnter the world of Septimus Heap with this collection of previously unpublished papers. This rich compendium includes: The private journals of Septimus, Jenna, and Marcia Overstrand. The best-and worst-places to eat as described in The Egg-on-Toast Restaurant Guide. Sirius Weazal's Speedy Guides to the Palace, the Wizard Tower, and Wizard Way. Excerpts from the Pigeon Post Biography series and the Heaps of History series. Alther Mella's Guide to Being Dead: Ten Handy Rules for New Ghosts. Beautiful maps, quirky flyers, funny letters, and much more!
Septimus Heap 3-Book Collection
by Angie SageFantasy adventure at its best! This collection contains the first three books in the New York Times bestselling Septimus Heap series: Magyk, Flyte, and Physik. Packed with action, humor, and magic, this series is perfect for fans of Fablehaven or Harry Potter.The series follows the enchanting and humorous adventures of Septimus Heap, who, as a seventh son of a seventh son, has magical powers. After he becomes the apprentice of the ExtraOrdinary Wizard, Marcia Overstrand, he starts his studies for seven years and a day to become an Ordinary Wizard (or maybe an ExtraOrdinary?). His adventures take place in a fictional world full of secrets and mysteries, a world where rats are messengers and can speak, a world where spells are common and where the dark forces are trying to penetrate.
Septimus Heap, Book Four: 9 Copy Flr (Septimus Heap #4)
by Angie Sage Mark ZugThere's trouble at the Castle, and it's all because Merrin Meredith has returned with Darke plans for Septimus. More trouble awaits Septimus and Jenna in the form of Tertius Fume, the ghost of the very first Chief Hermetic Scribe, who is determined to send Septimus on a deadly Queste. But Septimus and Jenna have other plans--they are headed for the mysterious House of Foryx, a place where all Time meets and the place where they fervently hope they will be able to find Nicko and Snorri, who were trapped back in time in physik. But how will Septimus escape the Queste?Queste, like all the books in the Septimus Heap series, is filled with nonstop action, humor, and fantastical adventure as Septimus continues his journey of Magykal self-discovery.
Septimus Heap, Book Three: Physik (Septimus Heap #3)
by Angie Sage Mark ZugWhen Silas Heap unSeals a forgotten room in the Palace, he releases the ghost of a Queen who lived five hundred years earlier. Queen Etheldredda is as awful in death as she was in life, and she's still up to no good. Her diabolical plan to give herself everlasting life requires Jenna's compliance, Septimus's disappearance, and the talents of her son, Marcellus Pye, a famous Alchemist and Physician. And if Queen Etheldredda's plot involves Jenna and Septimus, then it will surely involve Nicko, Alther Mella, Marcia Overstrand, Beetle, Stanley, Sarah, Silas, Spit Fyre, Aunt Zelda, and all of the other wacky, wonderful characters that made magyk and flyte so memorable.With heart-stopping action and a dash of humor, Angie Sage continues the fantastical journey of Septimus Heap.
Septimus Heap Complete Collection
by Angie SageFantasy adventure at its best! This collection contains all seven books in the New York Times bestselling Septimus Heap series. Also included are The Magykal Papers, a wonderful full-color compendium of extras such as maps, guides, and journals, and The Darke Toad, a 96-page novella packed with the action, humor, and magic that make this series perfect for fans of Fablehaven or Harry Potter.The series follows the adventures of Septimus Heap, who, as a seventh son of a seventh son, has magical powers. After he becomes the apprentice of the ExtraOrdinary Wizard, Marcia Overstrand, he starts his studies for seven years and a day to become an Ordinary Wizard (or maybe an ExtraOrdinary?). His adventures take place in a fictional world full of secrets and mysteries, a world where rats are messengers and can speak, a world where spells are common and where the dark forces are trying to penetrate.Magyk, Flyte, Physik, Queste, Syren, Darke, and Fyre are the enchanting and humorous adventures of Septimus Heap and his friends in this magical world.
A Sequence of Cosmic Accidents
by S.A ReyhaniA National Book Tokens 'best new children's books of 2025' pickThe universe makes no mistakes… Twelve-year-old Arian never wanted a foster sister, much less the weird and annoying one who has joined his family. From her outlandish outfits and bizarre behaviour to her claim that the random stick she carries is a magical weapon, Madlock is creeping Arian out. There&’s just one thing the pair can agree on: that she&’s from another planet. Of course, Arian never meant literally… When Madlock summons a portal to another world, Arian is launched into an adventure of intergalactic proportions. For an ancient enemy is stirring in the shadows, and the universe has a bigger plan for them than the pair could ever have imagined
Ser madre a los 40 (y más allá): Lo que has de saber
by Marta Devesa Alberto R. Melcón Anna VeigaTodo lo que hay que saber si te planteas ser madre a partir de los 40 años, de la mano del Hospital Universitario Dexeus, entidad puntera en salud femenina y fertilidad. <P><P>«Tengo 40 años, ¿todavía puedo tener un bebé?» <P> Cada vez es más habitual que la maternidad se posponga. El concepto de familia joven y hogareña se ha transformado a causa de las circunstancias sociales y laborales a las que las mujeres modernas se han visto abocadas en estos últimos años. <P>A veces, incluso, se plantea la posibilidad de un nuevo hijo con una segunda pareja en la madurez. En cualquier caso, la biología juega en nuestra contra, y no todas las mujeres son conscientes hasta qué punto descienden las posibilidades de tener un hijo en edades más avanzadas. Aquí encontrarás orientación y acompañamiento para cumplir tu sueño: antes, durante y después de tener a tu bebé. <P>En este libro, te hablarán sobre las posibilidades de tener un hijo de forma natural, y los riesgos más comunes, de las técnicas más modernas de reproducción asistida, además de los aspectos psicológicos que condicionan a las mamás tardías. Con este manual, que acerca la vanguardia de la medicina reproductiva a la mujer actual, podrás tomar decisiones informadas y con libertad.
Ser madre a los 40 (y más allá): Lo que has de saber
by Marta Devesa Alberto R. Melcón Anna VeigaTodo lo que hay que saber si te planteas ser madre a partir de los 40 años, de la mano del Hospital Universitario Dexeus, entidad puntera en salud femenina y fertilidad. «Tengo 40 años, ¿todavía puedo tener un bebé?» Cada vez es más habitual que la maternidad se posponga. El concepto de familia joven y hogareña se ha transformado a causa de las circunstancias sociales y laborales a las que las mujeres modernas se han visto abocadas en estos últimos años. A veces, incluso, se plantea la posibilidad de un nuevo hijo con una segunda pareja en la madurez. En cualquier caso, la biología juega en nuestra contra, y no todas las mujeres son conscientes hasta qué punto descienden las posibilidades de tener un hijo en edades más avanzadas. Aquí encontrarás orientación y acompañamiento para cumplir tu sueño: antes, durante y después de tener a tu bebé. En este libro, te hablarán sobre las posibilidades de tener un hijo de forma natural, y los riesgos más comunes, de las técnicas más modernas de reproducción asistida, además de los aspectos psicológicos que condicionan a las mamás tardías. Con este manual, que acerca la vanguardia de la medicina reproductiva a la mujer actual, podrás tomar decisiones informadas y con libertad.
Ser mamá: Cómo encontrar el balance...sin perder la cabeza!
by Jeannette Torres¿Qué mamá no ha deseado que los días tengan 27 horas y las semanas 9 días? Entre ser mamá, esposa, hija, profesional y, sí, también persona, las horas no dan. La psicóloga y columnista Jeannette Torres, experta en relaciones de familia y madre de dos hijos, ha vivido en carne propia los malabares que la mujer moderna debe hacer para mantener el balance ¡sin perder la cabeza! Tan pronto como Jeannette fue madre, nacieron muchas preguntas: ¿Estaré haciendo un buen trabajo como mamá? ¿Estaré tomando las decisiones correctas para el desarrollo de mis hijos? ¿Estaré haciendo bien en dejarlos e irme a trabajar? Así fue como Jeannette descubrió que no importa qué profesión tenga una mujer, ni cuán preparada esté: ¡nadie la prepara para ser mamá! Y para terminar de complicar las cosas, la mujer del siglo XXI vive una cantidad de retos que sus madres y abuelas jamás imaginaron que existirían. A partir de sus propias experiencias, Jeannette aconseja enfrentar los retos de ser mamá desde cinco frentes: Tiempo: Cómo sacar tiempo para ti, la familia, el amor, el trabajo# y no tener sentimiento de culpa. Disciplina: Cómo ponerles límites a tus hijos, tener una comunicación fluida y enseñarles responsabilidad e independencia. Hogar: Cómo sostener conversaciones difíciles con tus hijos, fortalecer su autoestima, evitar que sean víctimas de agresividad e inculcarles el orgullo de quiénes somos y de dónde venimos. El nuevo "normal": Cómo lidiar con internet, el celular, los selfies y el aburrimiento cuando no están conectados. La educación: Cómo inculcar el respeto, ofrecerles una buena alimentación enseñarles a valorar el dinero y administrar el tiempo. Al final de cada uno de los temas que componen esos cincopilares, Jeannette ofrece consejos prácticos para que puedas aplicarlos en tu propia vida. "Este libro te ayudará a ver que no estás sola. Que no importa tu edad, cuántos hijos tengas, tu estado civil, o qué haces diariamente: encontrar el balance es una búsqueda constante y vivir en armonía con nosotras mismas es posible". -Jeannette Torres
Ser mamá. Guía de embarazo, parto y posparto con evidencia y emoción
by Nazareth Olivera Belart (@comadronaenlaola)El manual más completo, visual y actualizado. En este manual para las futuras madres se habla de los nueve meses de embarazo, el parto y el posparto desde la evidencia científica y, a la vez, con una perspectiva absolutamente respetuosa con el bebé y la mamá, escuchando sus necesidades, resolviendo dudas y abarcando todas las opciones sin tendencias, para dar tranquilidad, serenidad y confianza. Cada mujer debe escoger qué es lo mejor para ella y su bebé. La autora explica los procesos de embarazo, parto y postparto, de manera concisa pero amena. Desde el desarrollo del bebé semana a semana y los cambios que van a producirse en el cuerpo de la mujer, hasta las diferentes emociones que podría experimentar, recomendaciones básicas nutricionales por los cambios del embarazo, molestias y posibles remedios, actividad física y ejercicio, la sexualidad y el inicio de la lactancia, el papel de la pareja si la hay, y las pruebas médicas fundamentales y seguimiento habitual que se realiza.
Ser Pai: Um Manual de Sobrevivência
by João ValenteSe vai ser pai: parabéns e boa sorte! Se já o é: continue o bom trabalho. Para ambos: este livro é (quase) tudo o que precisa para sobreviver. João Valente tem três filhos. Isso não faz dele um especialista, mas dá-lhe muita experiência e vontade de ajudar outros pais. Ser pai é uma das melhores coisas do mundo, mas também a mais assustadora. Pegar num filho pela primeira vez é avassalador e tentar adormecê-lo às quatro da manhã também. Mas nada tema. Este livro irá iluminar esse longo caminho e providenciar uns balões de oxigénio e umas garrafas de água metafóricas. Feito de experiência pessoal, este é o livro que o autor gostaria de ter lido antes de ter sido pai pela primeira vez. Ou pela segunda. Ou pela terceira.
Ser papá: El padre como imagen de la gracia de Dios
by Scott KeithSer papÁ trata sobre la forma en que se aborda a los padres, y el tema de la paternidad, en la cultura moderna. El Dr. Keith aplica su experiencia con la familia, los amigos, grandes mentores y amigos a esta materia que exige nuestra atenciÓn. Asimismo, trae consigo en el viaje su fe cristiana, un ojo acadÉmico para los detalles y oÍdo para las historias, y trabaja con el lector para orientar un camino a un paÍs mejor donde el Padre bendice a sus hijos y es honrado.