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The Second Chance Book Club: The feel-good new novel of life, love and friendship from the author of FOUND IN A BOOKSHOP and LOST FOR WORDS
by Stephanie ButlandPre-order now: the unforgettable and poignant new novel from the author of Found in a Bookshop and Lost for WordsDear Ms BlytheWe are dealing with an estate of which you may be a beneficiary.Please send any documents in your possession that relate to your birth and adoption.September is at her wits' end. There's never enough money to support her boyfriend and herself. September has nothing to look forward to.Then the letter comes. September has inherited a house from a great-aunt she never knew she had. It would make sense to sell it. But when sees the place - the orange gate, the garden, the tree, the bumblebee door knocker - she doesn't want to let it go. Not yet. Then the members of the book club arrive, and she begins to discover the story of the family she didn't know. And to make new friends.September feels safe here. But money alone can't bring contentment. September is just at the start of a journey full of surprises, shocks - and opportunities, if she's brave enough . . .Readers loved FOUND IN A BOOKSHOP:'Absolutely adored this book, my favourite this year''I devoured this book in one day as I just couldn't put it down' 'A very touching book, heart-warming, and well-written. I highly recommend it''So assured and gentle, full of compassion and replete with astute observations of human nature and behaviour' Carys Bray'Delightful and original' Katie Fforde
The Hare and the Tortoise: Independent Reading Green 5 (Reading Champion #525)
by Hilary RobinsonThis story is part of Reading Champion, a series carefully linked to book bands to encourage independent reading skills, developed with Dr Sue Bodman and Glen Franklin of UCL Institute of Education (IOE)In this retelling of a traditional tale, a hare and a tortoise decide to have a race. Hare is confident and stops to rest, but Tortoise keeps going. Who will win?Reading Champion offers independent reading books for children to practise and reinforce their developing reading skills.Fantastic stories are accompanied by engaging artwork and a reading activity. Each book has been carefully graded so that it can be matched to a child's reading ability, encouraging reading for pleasure. This retelling of the original traditional tale is suitable for children aged 5-7, or those reading at book band Green 5.
Animal Families: Wild cousins around the world
by Matt SewellCan you spot the family resemblance between a laughing kookaburra and a brightly coloured kingfisher? What about the elephant hawkmoth and the hummingbird hawkmoth? Did you know that the South American coati belongs to the same family group as the North American raccoon?Discover the family ties that stretch around the world with 21 fascinating animal families. From the various species of the fox family, to bears, owls, dolphins, cobras and more, discover the differences - and the similarities - of animals that are part of the same family, but might live continents apart.A celebration of the amazing diversity of the natural world and fascinating shared connections, brought to life with beautiful watercolour illustrations by bestselling author-illustrator Matt Sewell.
Food Policy in the United States: An Introduction (Earthscan Food and Agriculture)
by null Parke WildeThis third edition of Food Policy in the United States offers a timely update to the leading textbook dedicated to all aspects of food policy in the United States.This book begins with the economic interests of farmers and food producers and then moves on to examine nutrition policy, food justice, food security, and the environment. Finding motivation in real-world controversies and debates, chapters cover domestic agriculture, international agricultural trade, food and beverage manufacturing, food retail and restaurants, food safety, dietary guidance, food labeling, advertising, and federal food assistance programs for the poor. Building on the success of the second edition, which received the Distinguished Quality of Communication award from the Agricultural and Applied Economics Association (AAEA), this new edition has been revised and updated, offering greater attention both to food justice issues, and to economic methods. It covers policy changes since the 2018 Farm Bill, the publication of the 2020–2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, the 2021 update to the "Thrifty Food Plan", and President Donald Trump's approach to food and agricultural trade. The impact of COVID-19 and the continuing climate crisis are examined, alongside stalled child nutrition reauthorization legislation, reforms in food-labeling, and immigration policy. The online Instructor and Student Resources include supplemental economic appendices, problem sets, activities, and exercises: www.routledge.com/cw/Wilde. This book makes U.S. food policy more comprehensible to those inside and outside the agri-food sector whose interests and aspirations have been ignored.This book is essential reading for all students, researchers, and policymakers seeking to understand U.S. food policy from a wide range of interdisciplinary backgrounds, including food studies, agricultural and food economics and policy, public health and nutrition, and public policy.
How to Create an Inclusive Post-Secondary Education Program: A Framework for Supporting Students with Intellectual Disabilities on College Campuses
by null Joseph B. Ryan null Kristina N. Randall null Erica WaltersThis essential guide offers a practical framework for developing a successful Post-Secondary Education (PSE) program for students with intellectual disabilities—one of the fastest-growing areas in higher education. Written by leaders of one of the nation's top PSE programs, this book distills their extensive experience mentoring over 90 colleges and universities into a practical, jargon-free guide. Featuring clear, actionable insights for creating a successful, tailor-made program, chapter topics include functional academics, independent living skills, and employment readiness. Written for college administrators, special education teachers, and parents, this book sheds light on how PSE programs not only enrich the college experience for students with intellectual disabilities but also equip them with the skills to thrive as self-sufficient adults.
Insights of Administrative Thinkers: Exploring the Foundations of Public Administration
by null Anupama Puri MahajanThis book offers a lucid and comprehensive account of the contributions of eminent theorists to the study of public administration and management. It introduces its readers to the works of 32 esteemed thinkers in the field of administrative theories. It provides life sketches of all the thinkers along with an outline of their contributions and a critical discussion of their seminal work.With a focused emphasis on individual thinkers, this volume covers all the major administrative theories that have evolved over the last 600 years, such as the oriental, classical, and administrative schools of thought, organisational humanism, and public choice theories of administration. The impact of postmodernism, poststructuralism and critical social theory on public administration has also been analysed in the context of their relevance to the modern world.Written as per the prescribed curriculum, the book will serve as a helpful companion for undergraduate and postgraduate students of public administration and political science. It will be useful to students, researchers and teachers of public administration, public policy, political science, and management. The book will also be an invaluable companion to policymakers in the government sector as it will strengthen their conceptual understanding of the subject.
International Law for Small-Scale Fisheries: Connecting the Ecosystem Approach and Human Rights to Secure Participatory Fisheries Management
by null Julia N. NakamuraThis book provides an original and groundbreaking account of the applicability and key contributions of international law to small-scale fisheries, a fisheries subsector that has been historically overlooked by governments and international legal scholarship.Small-scale fisheries constitute most of the world’s capture fisheries workforce; they sustain the livelihoods of fishers and their communities while building and transmitting traditional knowledge and culture. Significant attention has been given to small-scale fisheries by the international community over the past decade, building the momentum for dedicated research on such a topic. Nevertheless, the literature examining small-scale fisheries from an international legal perspective remains scarce. This book fills this gap by systemically examining different international legal regimes to unravel the normative foundations for securing the meaningful participation of small-scale fisheries peoples in international fisheries management. It connects the ecosystem approach, a key principle of international fisheries law, and the human rights regime to elucidate the benefits that participatory international fisheries management brings to enhance both the ecological and social aspects of fisheries sustainability. It also examines the extent to which fisheries governance is democratic, and provides an enabling framework for the integration of fishers’ knowledge into international fisheries management. It is thereby oriented toward more justice and fair outcomes for small-scale fisheries.This book will be a valuable resource for academics and researchers with an interest in the governance of fisheries in international law, the law of the sea, environmental law, and human rights law, as well as to practitioners and policymakers working on the development and implementation of laws and policies governing fisheries and natural resources.
Music Therapy in Children’s Palliative Care: Collaborative Family and Practitioner Voices
by Victoria Kammin Julie RussellGiving voice to the perspectives of children and families with lived experience of children’s palliative care, Music Therapy in Children’s Palliative Care: Collaborative Family and Practitioner Voices explores the integral role of music therapy and its benefits for supporting child and family wellbeing within a range of children’s palliative care settings. This book places the voices of children and families supported by children’s palliative care at the centre as they articulate their own experiences of music therapy alongside music therapists to develop theory and practice in this area.Through their unique, collaborative writing approach, contributing authors ensure that both perspectives of the therapeutic relationship - those of the families and the therapists - are represented throughout, offering a comprehensive view of their shared journey. Readers will benefit from learning about how music therapy may offer physical, emotional, social and spiritual support, aiming to enhance quality of life for both children and families. Equality, inclusion and belonging operate at the heart of this book, capturing the diversity of families that use palliative care services.This book is a must read for any music therapist working within a children’s palliative care setting. It will also be a compelling text for those with lived experiences, practitioners, educators, students and researchers.
Recall and Retell: Literary Registers of Memory, Identity, and Resistance in India
by Elwin Susan JohnThis volume explores the instrumental role played by memory in our daily and collective narratives and the manifold ways in which it can destabilize those prevailing in India. It explores manifestations of memory and postmemory through written narratives, within India’s social, political, and cultural memoryscape. Drawing on archival research, oral history collection, and textual and critical analysis, the book endeavours to reconstruct Indian experiences in all their richness and diversity, while challenging dominant paradigms and expanding the boundaries of collective memory.An important contribution, this book will be of interest to students and scholars of history, memory studies, partition studies, sociology, cultural studies, English literature, decolonization, and South Asian studies.
Routledge Handbook of Tourism and Hospitality Development in Vietnam (Routledge International Handbooks)
by Tuyen Dai QuangWritten from a range of disciplinary perspectives including local Vietnamese scientists and practitioners, the book offers valuable insights into the challenges, opportunities, and local realities of the tourism and hospitality industries.Through its six sections covering various topics such as destination development and marketing, sustainable practices, customer experience and satisfaction, community engagement and development, workforce development and education, and technology and innovation, the book provides a deep dive into the dynamics of Vietnam’s tourism and hospitality landscape. It explores emerging trends, transformative experiences, and policy recommendations for sustainable growth. This book bridges a significant gap in the literature on Vietnamese tourism and hospitality, offering insights relevant to anyone interested in the future of these industries in emerging destinations beyond this region.This volume will be an invaluable resource for practitioners, policymakers, scholars, researchers and students of tourism and hospitality.
Intelligent Photonics Systems: Technology and Applications (Photonics and Optical Communication: Technologies and Applications)
by Manish Tiwari Ghanshyam Singh Ankur SahariaThe text comprehensively discusses the implementation of sensor systems using artificial intelligence, quantum device and circuit with artificial intelligence, and biomedical implementation of artificial intelligence-based optoelectronic circuits. It covers important topics such as photonic communication, optical and photonics neural networks, neuromorphic computing, quantum optics, and artificial intelligence leap in optical sensors, including biophotonics.This book:• Provides insights about the advancement in optoelectronics devices using artificial intelligence.• Discusses artificial intelligence–integrated photonic crystal fiber-based devices.• Covers artificial intelligence–integrated quantum networks for 6G communication and artificial intelligence–enhanced quantum optical devices.• Presents neuromorphic computing for photonic circuits and deep learning–enabled optical sensors.• Showcases development in artificial intelligence for biophotonics applications, deep learning revolution in optical networks.It is primarily written for senior undergraduate students, graduate students, and academic researchers in the fields of electrical engineering, electronics and communications engineering, and computer engineering.
Religious Literacies in Educational Contexts: Interdisciplinary Perspectives (Routledge Research in Religion and Education)
by Sabrina D. MisirHiralall Kate E. SoulesReligious Literacies in Educational Contexts: Interdisciplinary Perspectives provides an overview of current scholarship on religious literacy and its practical applications in public life.As an emerging, interdisciplinary field, religious literacy is vital in understanding how diverse religious beliefs shape social and political landscapes. This volume aims to deepen the conversation among scholars and practitioners by offering actionable recommendations for promoting religious literacy in educational contexts. Key questions addressed include: What does religious literacy mean in different contexts? Why is religious literacy important today? How can educators and scholars foster religious literacy in public settings? This book provides an exploration of these questions as the authors offer an overview of the current scholarship on religious literacy along with its applications in the classroom for both scholars and practitioners.This book is designed for scholars, educators, and practitioners interested in the intersecting fields of religion, education, and public life highlighting the significance of religious literacy in various disciplines and contemporary issues by providing readers with insights and strategies to enhance their understanding and teaching of religious diversity.
Assessing the Social Values of Heritage: Methods in Theory and Practice (Routledge Studies in Heritage)
by null Elizabeth RobsonAssessing the Social Values of Heritage considers how social values can be better understood and incorporated into the day-to-day work of managing and conserving the historic environment.Drawing together major strands of thinking from critical heritage studies, ethnography and social research, and science and technology studies, the book explores the theoretical and practical tensions that shifting discourses on value and contemporary significance have created for heritage practitioners. Presenting seven case studies of social value assessments, it discusses how qualitative methods and participatory approaches can be applied in a variety of real-world contexts, revealing the complex interactions that characterise these dynamic knowledge production processes. The book provides unique insights into methods as more-than-technical processes that determine not only how, but which knowledge is (re)produced, shaping understandings of social values. It concludes that bringing social values into heritage practice requires not only new methods and approaches, but new ways of working with emergent understandings and multiple types of expertise. In response to the challenges - and the opportunities - identified, the concept of a ‘methods assemblage’ is employed, offering an effective model for more reflexive and inclusive future practice in this area.Assessing the Social Values of Heritage provides the first systematic, comparative review of methods for social values assessment. It will be essential reading for practitioners, academics and scholars engaged in the study of heritage, participatory research, and people-centred methods.
How To Seal Your Own Fate (The Castle Knoll Files)
by Kristen PerrinThe much-anticipated sequel to How To Solve Your Own Murder 'Kept me guessing until the very end' Joanna Wallace'Thrilling' G. T. Garber'Original, atmospheric' Ian MooreAnnie thought the murders were over. She was wrong.It is autumn in Castle Knoll and Annie Adams is busy settling into her new home. She doesn't find Gravesdown Hall particularly cosy, especially since she found two dead bodies there over the summer. What's more, ever since she arrived in the village, Annie has had the creeping sense she's being watched.Lonely, and desperate for some company, Annie starts talking to a stranger she meets in the grounds of the estate. The striking old woman introduces herself as Peony Lane, the fortune-teller who predicted Great Aunt Frances' murder all those years ago. And now she has a fortune to tell Annie. Desperate not to fall into the same trap as Frances, Annie flees Peony Lane, refusing to hear any of her grim predictions. But she can't outrun Peony for long, as hours later she finds her, dead on the floor of Gravesdown Hall, a ruby-hilted dagger plunged into her back.But who killed the mysterious fortune teller and why? And can Frances' library of evidence help Annie solve the case?
The Last Days of Summer: The emotional, funny, spicy and romantic new enemies-to-lovers rom-com for 2025 that will make you wish for a long British summer seaside weekend
by Sarra ManningSometimes all it takes is one long summer weekend for the person you thought you hated to become something more...'It's about friendship, it's about life, it's about how people change . . . I loved it very much' MARIAN KEYES'Funny, filled with emotion and very, very sexy! Add it to your 2025 TBR pile immediately...' BETH O'LEARY'I laughed out loud, cried until I was a husk and finished it feeling refreshed, renewed, and looking at life a little bit differently. It's a summer I never wanted to end' CRESSIDA MCLAUGHLIN'Your favourite writer's favourite writer . . . fun, sexy, bittersweet and utterly romantic, I fell head over heels for Cassie and Marc' LINDSEY KELK'Expertly crafted, extremely loveable and a perfect balance of wit, heart and smut' LAUREN BRAVOAfter a disastrous first meeting, Cassie and Marc become arch nemeses. He might have great cheekbones and a sexy French accent but he's a terrible person who did a terrible thing. Too bad that Cassie's best friends Lucy and Russell think he's wonderful.But years later, when an unexpected tragedy strikes their friendship group, Cassie and Marc team up to give Lucy and Russell the best weekend ever so they can make new memories with all of their favourite people. Which means convincing everyone that Cassie and Marc are head over heels in love.After hating him for so long, it takes four bittersweet days for Cassie to wonder if she got Marc all wrong. Can they let go of their troubled past and together, face whatever the future is going to throw at them?⭐Enemies to lovers⭐Fake relationship⭐Grumpy / sunshine⭐Heartfelt and emotional⭐True love⭐Hot, French, male main character⭐Spicy, including a walk-in pantry scene...REAL READERS ARE SWOONING OVER SARRA MANNING...'Beautifull written, romantic, sexy, and gives a good ol' tug on the heart strings' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Sarra Manning is a one-click author for me' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Funny, romantic and spicy in equal measures' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'An auto-buy author for me' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Yet another absolute triumph by this author' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I willed my eyes to move faster so I could find out where the story was going! And I teared up more than once' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐AND EVEN YOUR FAVOURITE AUTHORS ARE FALLING HARD FOR SARRA MANNING...'Romantic, funny, sweet and sexy' MARIAN KEYES'The funny, clever, deeply romantic, sinfully sexy, devastatingly heartbreaking, perfectly uplifting' CRESSIDA McLAUGHLIN'A very swoony, sexy, warm read' CESCA MAJOR'Emotional and profound and so so hot' SOPHIE IRWIN'What a wonderful storyteller Sarra Manning is' JANE CASEY'Funny and sexy and rips along' FREYA NORTH'Romantic, relatable and heartfelt, while also being such a compelling, intriguing story' LUCY VINE
Save Your Breath: A Steamy Fake Engagement Popstar x Hockey Romance (Kings of the Ice) (Kings of the Ice)
by Kandi SteinerAn utterly addictive, steamy friends-to-lovers, fake dating and forced proximity ice hockey romance perfect for fans of Icebreaker, Collide and The Deal.TROPES INCLUDE: 💖 Fake Engagement💖 Pop Star Princess / NHL Bad Boy💖 Forced Proximity💖 SLOWWW BURN & Angst💖 Mutual PiningTHIS JUST IN: HOCKEY BAD BOY AND POP STAR EXTRAORDINAIRE ENGAGED!That was the headline Mia Love wanted. If only she had known the cost to get it.Aleksander Suter has been Mia's best friend since high school - and the only man who's ever been able to truly get under her skin. With his reputation for trouble, searing dark eyes and a smirk that could melt ice, he's also the NHL's favourite bad boy. When Mia's career is threatened by tabloid drama and her publicist's plan to fix her image collides with Aleks's need to clean up his own, they find themselves in a fake engagement that feels too real from the start.Now, Mia is putting on a show for the paparazzi and falling too fast for a man who never falls for anyone. Every stolen glance, every heated touch, blurs the lines between them until she's wondering where the lies end and the truth begins.Mia cannot afford to jeopardise everything she's worked hard for. But as their past resurfaces and old feelings reignite, Mia realises the biggest risk isn't losing her career - it's losing her heart to the one person she thought would never be hers.Save Your Breath is book four in the Kings of the Ice series: a series of interconnected standalones following a team of professional hockey players and the women who bring them to their knees. They do not need to be read in order, but you will gain glimpses of future characters/couples in each book.READERS CAN'T GET ENOUGH OF ALEKS AND MIA'STAWPPPPPP OMFG YES' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I'm not even done && this is my favourite of the series!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Kandi has written some unforgettable male leads in her stories... but none have compared to Aleks Suter. 10 stars for this book. The best in the series!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Hello, hi. Save Your Breath is so f**king good That's it. That's the message' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'GOOD LORD THE BANTER. THE TENSION! It's all so wonderful' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I have never loved a book so much. Every single thing I love in a romance book is in this. Angst? Check. Longing. Check. Mutual pining? Check' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Around the Table: 52 Essays on Food & Life
by Diana Henry'No one writes about food so beautifully...' London Evening Standard'Reading her recipes is almost as satisfying as making and eating them.' Daisy Buchanan'Diana writes like a dream' Daily Mail'This is an extraordinary piece of food writing, pitch perfect in every way. I couldn't love anyone who didn't love this book.' Nigella Lawson on How to Eat a Peach'...beautifully written and endlessly inventive...' Felicity Cloake, The Guardian, on Diana Henry's beloved culinary classic Simple'She has become the Delia of my generation' Clare Finney, The Telegraph'The food writers' food writer' Mark Diacono***For Diana Henry's many fans, her evocative writing about places, people and food brings just as much pleasure as her delicious recipes. Around the Table is a selection of some of Diana's very best essays, handpicked from over two decades of her beloved cookbooks.From the bustling Turkish groceries of the Edgware Road to the kitchen table of a cottage in rural France, a trattoria tucked away in the suburbs of Rome to the chilly Vermont countryside famed for its maple syrup, Diana Henry has followed her tastebuds around the world.In this collection, Diana's writing brings ingredients to life on the page. Tuck into salty and sweet, buttery and inky purple and black olives. Blood-red threads of saffron that turn whole platters of food into gold, bleeding yolk-yellow streaks over creamy chicken and milky white yogurt. Mouth-puckeringly citrusy, easy to peel and almost seedless Valencia oranges. The simple pleasure of a warming slice of toast.This vivid and nourishing collection of essays on the joys of good food is an utter delight for the senses.
Smoke and Silk: a compulsive historical mystery set in Victorian London
by Fiona Keating'Atmospheric, intricate and authentic' ERIN KELLY'Utterly immersive and completely compelling . . . A dazzling debut' D. V. BISHOP'Keating's delicious debut guides us through the little-known world of Victorian London's Chinese community in working-class Limehouse' STELLA DUFFY***DARKNESS LIES IN THE SHADOWS OF VICTORIAN LONDONOpium, treachery, murder . . .Pearl Fitzgerald arrives in Limehouse - London's very first Chinatown - to settle her late father's affairs and claim her inheritance. But when she unwittingly finds herself at the scene of a murder, her plans are thrown off course. Even more so by the alluring Mei, sister to the dead man. Utterly infatuated, Pearl promises Mei that she will bring her brother's killer to justice, and she dives into the East End's criminal underworld.But in the city of smoke and silk, where cultures clash and the hangman's noose is always waiting, the truth comes at a cost. With each step of the investigation Pearl risks her livelihood, her relationship with Mei, and her life. Because the killer will strike again, and they're already hunting for the next victim . . .Opium smuggling, murder and unexpected romance meet in this historical thriller for fans of Leonora Nattrass, Laura Shepherd-Robinson and Sarah Waters.'A tale that brings a lost world vividly back to life' NEIL BARTLETT
Maybe I'm Amazed: A Story of Love and Connection in Ten Songs
by John HarrisIn this extraordinary memoir, a father tells the story of how music has opened up the world to his son, one song at a time.Obsessed with music since he was a child, John Harris had no idea that he was in fact preparing himself for the greatest challenge of his life. But so it transpired. When his son James was born, and three years later diagnosed with autism, music became a source of precious connection and endless wonder for both of them.Maybe I'm Amazed describes how the music of The Beatles, Kraftwerk, Funkadelic, The Velvet Underground, Amy Winehouse and many more were soon woven into the fabric of James's life, becoming an essential part of who he is. It takes us through the struggles of raising an autistic child in a prejudiced world, and uncovers a hidden history of neurodivergence and creativity that casts new light on why notes, chords and lyrics speak so powerfully to the human mind.Anyone who has fallen in love with a band or heard their life reflected back to them by a song will recognise themselves in the story of this father and his son. And in considering the intense and transcendent way James absorbs and connects with music, it has lessons in listening and living for us all.
Unmasking for Life: A Guide to Embracing your Autism in a Neurotypical World
by Devon Price'Devon Price is the most exciting, revolutionary voice in autism advocacy today.'-Fern Brady, comedian and author of Strong Female Character'Deeply insightful and empowering, illuminating a path for those of us searching for authentic connections and relationships [...] This is the book I desperately needed.' -Emily Katy, author of Girl Unmasked***Live your best, unashamedly unmasked Autistic life with this invaluable resource featuring tools for navigating friendships, family, work, love, and life, from the author of Unmasking Autism.So you've discovered what 'masking' is, how you're doing it, and the potential of embracing your neurodiversity. Now what?Most masked Autistics have spent a lifetime being told how to perform neurotypically: how to behave, how to carry themselves, what to feel, and how to live. With his previous book, Unmasking Autism, Dr. Devon Price has given them the space and confidence to unmask and embrace their neurodiversity. But no matter where you are in the unmasking process, there is still work to be done. Because Autistic people often fear change, struggle to process unfamiliar situations, and have trauma histories that have conditioned them to avoid conflict, they don't always know how to transform their inner revelations into outer realities. They need more than internal healing - they need practical tools to translate acceptance into assertiveness and interpersonal effectiveness.In this book, Devon Price helps you advocate for your needs and invent new ways of living, loving and being that work for you, using five key skills:· Acceptance of change, loss, and uncertainty· Engagement in productive conflict, discussion, and disagreement· Transgression of unfair rules, demands, and social expectations· Tolerance of distress, disagreement, or being disliked· Creation of new accommodations, relationship structures, and new ways of livingWith powerful insights and transformative resources, Unmasking for Life is a practical guide to living a fully realised Autistic life.***PRAISE FOR UNMASKING AUTISM:'Outstanding.'' -Fern Brady, author of Strong Female Character'Reading this felt like being at home - I didn't realise how much I masked. What an incredible book that I know will be re-read many times over.' -Dr Camilla Pang, author of Explaining Humans'A powerful argument for radical self-acceptance applicable to all readers.' - Los Angeles Times
Cake Off at the Cat Cafe: A delicious and heartwarming enemies to lovers romance that is purr joy! (A Cat Café Romance)
by Rachel RowlandsClem is the baker in charge of creating delicious cat-themed treats for the loyal customers of the Catpurrcino cat café. From iced kitten doughnuts to macarons with ears and whiskers, Clem's creations always bring a smile to the face of anyone lucky enough to taste them.But outside of the café's kitchen, Clem struggles with feelings of anxiety and where she fits in. Until Sylvie, the owner of the café, decides to push her out of her comfort zone. The Whisked Away baking competition is a chance for Clem to shine and find her inner confidence.Also competing this year is Lucas, the owner of Muddy Paws café, accompanied by his faithful Golden Retriever Reina.The stage is set for an epic cake-off between cats and dogs. But as Clem stumbles in the first challenge, Lucas always seems to be there with an encouraging word and a smile. The chemistry between them is soon undeniable.Is this just the heat in the kitchen? Or something real? And can their feelings survive a showdown in the final round...The most delightful read to curl up with and enjoy with a cup of tea and slice of cake - for both cat and dog lovers! Fans of The Cinnamon Bun Book Store, Catherine Walsh and Sarah Morgan will adore this charming, romantic story.
Pacific Heights
by S. R. WhiteFIVE WITNESSES. FIVE DIFFERENT STORIES. WHO IS THE KILLER?'A rising star of Australian crime fiction' SUNDAY TIMES'S. R. White is the real deal' CHRIS HAMMERIn the courtyard of the Pacific Heights building, a local waitress is found dead.Five apartments overlook the murder scene. Five people witnessed a crime take place.Finding the killer should be simple. Except none of the witnesses' stories match. They all saw something - from a different angle, at a different time. None of them saw everything. Anyone could be the killer. Detectives Carl "Bluey" Blueson and Lachlan Dyson, each with their own careers in peril, must solve what others assume is a straightforward case. But to unmask a killer they must unpick a complex puzzle - where the motivations of the witnesses are as mystifying as the crime itself. How can you solve a crime if anyone could be lying?Praise for S. R. White:'A taut, beautifully observed slow-burner with an explosive finish' PETER MAY'Original, compelling and highly recommended' CHRIS HAMMER'Gripping' THE GUARDIAN'A fascinating case' SUNDAY TIMES 'It draws you in - and rewards with a truly powerful ending' HEAT'This slow-burn novel catches light' THE SUN'The story takes place over less than 48 hours but the pace is slow-burn, relying on considerable psychological depth...the denouement hits like a knockout punch' WEEKEND AUSTRALIAN'A dark and compulsive read' WOMAN & HOME
Micro Activism: How You Can Make a Difference in the World without a Bullhorn
by Omkari L. WilliamsNautilus Book Awards, Gold Winner Everyone can be an activist with the guidance of Omkari Williams, a life coach who guides readers in identifying their "activist archetype" and mapping a personal action plan for engaging in small, change-making activities with potentially big impacts. In this age of social justice, those who don't necessarily want to lead a movement or join a protest march are left wondering, "How can I make an impact?" In Micro Activism, former political consultant turned activism coach Omkari Williams shares her expertise in empowering introverts and highly sensitive people to help each of us, no matter our temperament, find our most satisfying and effective activist role. Using Williams's Activist Archetype tool, readers discover their unique strengths and use this to develop a personal strategy. To ensure sustainable involvement, Williams encourages starting small, working collaboratively, and beginning locally. Advice on self-care practices, burn-out prevention, and profiles of activists engaged in a range of activities and causes (from voter registration to craftivism, literacy programs, community gardens, and more), provide readers with the inspiration and practical know-how needed to engage in small, doable actions that make a lasting impact.
Cult Sandwiches: the ultimate guide to iconic things-in-bread from around the world
by David Paw"A beautifully designed tome ... a loving and energetic culinary world tour" - The ObserverFrom New York to Macau and from London to Guadalajara, there is no food more democratic, or currently more coveted, than the sandwich. Part travel inspo and part foodie bible, Cult Sandwiches is the ultimate guide to 100 iconic things-in-bread from around the world. Food writer David Paw delves into the details of specific sandwiches from destination delis and cafés such as Langer's in LA and Er Buchetto in Rome, as well as exploring national icons like Tunisia's fricassé and Japan's ichigo sando.Cult Sandwiches will tell you what and where the most delicious sandwiches are and how they're made, and chews over the origins of mouth-watering classics and the cultural significance of this most humble of meals.
Ella's Kitchen: Brand new, fully revised and updated (The Purple One)
by Ella's KitchenBRAND NEW, FULLY REVISED AND UPDATED- over 50 brand new recipes - a colourful brand new pull-out weaning meal planner and wall chart- fully updated to support new modern mixed feeding styles- packed with expert advice on every page- every recipe has been rigorously tested to meet Ella's Kitchen nutritional standards and the latest UK government guidelinesCovering every step of the weaning journey, from six months to a year, this brand new edition of The First Foods Book includes 145 recipes and a colourful pull-out weaning chart that you can stick on your fridge to guide you through the process.Weekly planners, top tips and insider advice from nutritionists, baby experts and real mums, dads and carers make weaning easy and stress-free. Introducing solids becomes as much of an adventure for parents as it is for the little one whose taste exploration has only just begun. With every recipe specifically developed for its nutritional content, as well as for its yummy flavour, and with the Ella's Kitchen stamp of approval on every page, this is a step-by-step guide from the high chair to the big table.CONTENTS INCLUDE: Ready, Steady, Wean! (from 6 months)Sweet potato & red pepper; Leek, cheese & potato; Peaches & blueberriesTaking on Texture (from 7 months)Bright starts brekkie bowl; Broc 'n' roll cheesy chive pasta; My first chicken curryTime to Chew (from 10 months)Spud-tastic veggie fritters; Grab & go cheesy eggy fingers; Wonderfully warming shepherd's pieAt the Big Table (from 12 months)Lovely hearts brekkie bread rolls; Chomp chomp cauli cheese bites; Oh so fruity yogurt potsNo matter what your approach, from pea-fect purees to baby-led weaning and even full meals, you can mix and match to suit your little one.