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Originally published in 1951 from the author of beloved holiday classic The Feast comes a glorious coming-of-age tale about a heroine whose wedding day does not go entirely to plan . . .Lucy Carmichael opens on an unforgettably disastrous scene, as the novel's eponymous heroine, preparing to savour her wedding day, is instead jilted at the altar. Lucy's recovery from this calamity forms the substance of the story that follows. She takes a job in the rural Lincolnshire village of Ravonsbridge, at an educational institute established by a wealthy manufacturer for the cultural benefit of the local community. This employment will come to offer Lucy a second chance at romance, but it also brings her unexpectedly into contact with a host of remarkable characters who will influence how she sees the world. Praise for Margaret Kennedy:'She is not only a romantic but an anarchist, and she knows the ways of men and women very well indeed' Anita Brookner'Kennedy was immensely popular in her heyday' Washington Post'Margaret Kennedy's poised style, cool wit and skilful characterization kept her novels welcome for three decades' Cambridge Guide to Literature in English

A classic from beloved national treasure Fay Weldon sees four women break the shackles of patriarchy and domesticity in 1950s London, from the author of The Lives and Loves of a She-Devil "Down among the women. What a place to be!" So begins Fay Weldon's novel, opening onto 1950s London, where Wanda, a former radical who has left her husband, has raised her daughter Scarlet to be as independent as she is. But twenty-year-old Scarlet has already had one abortion, and is about to become a single mother. There's also Scarlet's friends: Sylvia, a born victim; respectable Jocelyn, hopelessly trapped in her dull, bourgeois existence; Audrey, who finally breaks out of her conventional life; and Helen, beautiful, vibrant, and doomed.Over the course of twenty years, they will discover it's never too late to become the women they are meant to be.Praise for Fay Weldon: 'A national treasure' Literary Review'Wickedly stylish. Bursting with intelligence and fire' Daily Telegraph'Prolific and provocative, Weldon shines brightest in the league table of British women novelists' Time Out'A queen of words' Caitlin Moran

PRE ORDER NOW! The sizzling, ghostly romance from USA Today bestselling author Jen DeLuca.Boneyard Key, Florida is the only home Sophie has ever known. As the guide of the town's one and only ghost tour, her love for its supernatural history has flourished into a career.But there's a newcomer in town. Tristan runs a multi-city ghost tour conglomerate and Boneyard Key, with its haunted reputation, seems like the perfect place to boost his bottom line. . .When the two ghost tours clash, Sophie's expletive-filled rant goes viral, and the rivals strike up a deal. Whoever has the most successful business by summer's end stays, while the loser must ghost.But what starts as begrudging tolerance for one another soon becomes something spicier. Can Sophie and Tristan they put their feud aside to make room for love, or does Boneyard Key only have room for one ghost business?

A COMPLETE, UNCOMPLICATED GUIDE TO THE SCIENCE OF LIFE, THE UNIVERSE AND EVERYTHING 'Most scientists know only their own field. Tim Coulson is at home with science as an integrated whole. A pleasure to read, and a lasting accomplishment' Richard Dawkins'Step aside Star Wars - ours is the most astonishing origin story you'll ever hear and its beautifully told by Tim Coulson' Professor Ken Norris, Deputy Director of Science at the Natural History Museum----Have you ever wondered why you exist?What had to happen for you - and all life on Earth - to come into being?What is the true answer to the ultimate question of life, the universe and everything?In A Little History of Everything, Tim Coulson - Professor of Zoology at Oxford - takes us back to the beginning of everything: the Big Bang 13.8 billion years ago. From there, he leads us step by step along the path to the most astonishing thing we have yet encountered - the staggering complexity of the modern human mind. Covering physics, astronomy, chemistry, geology, the emergence of life, evolution, consciousness and the rise of humankind, yet written to be understood by anyone with a child's curiosity, this book takes the biggest story of all and tells it simply, grippingly and, above all, entertainingly. It is the history of you, me and everything - of how we all came to be. In short, it is the greatest story ever told. ----'A highly readable and super enjoyable book . . . that takes us on a free-spirited intellectual romp through every aspect of what we know about our universe' Peter Hudson FRS Willaman Professor of Biology at Penn State'A charming, engaging and erudite account' David Christian, author of New York Times bestseller Origin Story (2018)'A gangbuster science book. A can't-put-down read. I don't think I have learned more from a single book' Douglas W. Smith, Former Senior Wildlife Biologist, Yellowstone National Park'Exceptional. A highly infectious read. From the first page I found it impossible to put down' Professor Baroness Kathy Willis, Professor of Biodiversity, University of Oxford'Achieves something almost impossible, lucid explanation without dumbing down . . . can read this for fun and accidentally you will know as much general science as any Professor' James H Naismith FRS FRSE FMedSci MAE, Head of the Mathematical, Physical and Life Sciences Division at Oxford, Professor of Structural Biology'With wit, wisdom and humility. The prose is of a perfect weight, and an absolute joy to read' Sunetra Gupta, Professor of Theoretical Epidemiology at the University of Oxford'Will appeal to a broad variety of readers and inspire new generations of scientists for years to come' Quentin Paynter

PRE-ORDER the BRAND NEW title from Jenny Bayliss now! Full of festive fun, love and laughter, it's the book to read this Christmas!When Frederika returns to her small hometown, Pine Bluff she insists she's not back for good. She's only here for the holidays in need of some fresh Scottish air after parting with her job, home and boyfriend. And she's not the only one who's returned home. So has Ryan, the boy she was inseparable from until the day she tried to kiss him. Swiftly the two return to old ways, but Frederika can't forget the humiliation of their past. No one wants to see her leave, instead, they want her to join the family business making hand crafted Christmas crackers. But Frederika wants more than that. Doesn't she? Should she return to London, like she always planned? Or is her heart - and her future - in Pine Bluff? Perfect for fans of Sarah Morgan, Heidi Swain, Jo Thomas and Phillipa Ashley!

PRE-ORDER THE EMOTIONAL CONCLUSION TO THE ROWNTREES GIRL SERIES! Readers love Gracie Hart: 'Love love love this new series' 'Heart-warming and enchanting' 'Omg what can I say two of my favourite things family saga and chocolate'

Available to pre-order now - a brand new saga from the author of A Christmas Miracle on Sanctuary Lane!Richmond, 1940. As the Battle of Britain rages on, at the Poppy Factory Estate disabled WWI veterans prepare for a secret wartime project while making remembrance poppies. Meanwhile, three of their daughters are coming of age. Carrie wants nothing to do with war and just wants to go to university. Sarah, the daughter of a WWI war hero, desperately wants to prove her own worth, while Mabel likes to keep herself to herself. But one thing's for certain; these determined women are a lot more than just 'the Poppy Girls'. But as the Blitz begins, amidst the tumult of wartime romances and secrecy on the estate, the girls are thrown together in ways they couldn't ever have imagined. Can they put aside their differences for the greater good? Praise for the Sanctuary Lane series:'This superbly plotted saga has all the ingredients of a heartwarming and engrossing read' Maisie Thomas'I was hooked from the start. The meticulous period detail and true-to-life characters had me immersed in the action, and I didn't want the story to end. A joy to read' Vicki Beeby'A wonderful wartime family saga not to be put down' ***** Reader Review'This book was BRILLIANT! I loved the characters - especially Ruby and Leah - both very interesting young women in very different ways' ***** Reader Review

'Our way of sitting is for you to become yourself.'In this long-overdue book from one of the most influential spiritual teachers of the last century, Shunryu Suzuki Roshi shares simple, warmhearted teachings on a practice that is fundamentally about becoming yourself. In his inimitable style, filled with humor and insight, Becoming Yourself speaks directly to the newest beginners while also serving as a touchstone and a continual source of inspiration for even the most experienced practitioners and Zen teachers.Becoming Yourself is based on the late Suzuki's lectures and brings to light many of his unpublished teachings. Throughout, Suzuki Roshi's voice is clear and resonates with the unmistakable power of true wisdom.

No other phenomenon has shaped human history as decisively as capitalism. It structures how we live and work, how we think about ourselves and others, how we organise our politics. Sven Beckert situates the story of capitalism within the largest conceivable geographical and historical framework in this fascinating new book. Capitalism, argues Beckert, was born global. Emerging from merchant communities across Asia, Africa and Europe, capitalism's radical recasting of economic life rooted itself only gradually. Then it burst onto the world scene, as European states and merchants built a powerful alliance that would propel them across the oceans. This epic drama corresponded at no point to an idealised dream of free markets. All along, state-backed institutions and imperial expansions shaped its dynamics. Capitalism decentres the European perspective, highlighting agency, resistance, innovation and ruthless coercion around the world through to the present with the rise of Asian economies, particularly China. Sven Beckert doesn't merely add up capitalism's debits and credits in this monumental book, but allows us to think afresh about the past to help us re-imagine the future.

The action-packed story of the British Army's Long Range Desert Group in WWII, from one of the UK's most storied special forces operators.

Two best friends, one old flame ... It's a long storyTara is a famous movie star, known for her leading roles in beloved rom-coms. When her husband shows up on set one day to tell her he's leaving her for his much younger action movie co-star, her life is turned upside down. Alex is a powerhouse podcast host and writer, covering all things celebrity and pop culture. But she's less of a girlboss when it comes to her love life, which has never quite recovered after an old flame left her heartbroken. As youngsters as the same stage school, they swore off a boy for life, promising to always put their friendship first. But now the two BFF's friendship is tested when rockstar Sean Sweeney's memoir is published, revealing his past relationships with them both, unveiling secrets from the past and plunging their friendship into crisis. Set between Ireland and the US, in the glamorous and high-energy world of celebrities, online influencers and social media, this is a pacy and fun novel about female friendships with a lot of heart. ---'A fantastic writer' Joanne McNally'Glitz, glam, friendship and betrayal, Vicki Notaro's new page-turner is hugely entertaining. Loved it!' Patricia Scanlan'A deliciously emotional story celebrating the complexity of friendship between women.' Sarah Breen'A glorious story about female friendship ... compulsive reading' Amanda Cassidy'I came for the funny jokes and the glamorous setting but I stayed for the relatable tale of a gorgeous friendship.' Richy Craven'An enjoyable examination of Irish friendship between a Hollywood A Lister and her best friend since drama school and the one man who may ruin their friendship forever. Great fun.' Liz Nugent'More glitz, glam, warmth and humour from the fab Vicki Notaro' Sheila O'Flanagan'A modern-day City Women ... great characters and gripping storylines! I can't put it down' Katriona O'Sullivan'A roller-coaster book... a deliciously page-turning novel with a heart of gold and the sharpest turn of phrase around.' Cathy Kelly'Once you pick up this book you won't be able to put it down! I devoured it, and just wish I'd been on a beach somewhere reading it.' Laura Whitmore'Assured, so well-paced and so good on modern love and female friendship in the era of social media. Did I forget to say wildly entertaining? I couldn't put it down.' Edel Coffey

Hallie Woods works at her dream magazine in NYC, so when she's given her very own column, she can't believe her luck - even if it is a little unconventional. Hallie must find and date the hottest guy on Wall Street, trust fund, 6'5, blue eyes and all, and document every moment of it. But as she flirts with all of the gilet clad men she can find, there's one who keeps getting in her way.On paper, James Rossi is the typical finance bro. But, after being burned by an ex-girlfriend who used him for his money, he's also fiercely protective of himself, and his friends. So when he realises there's a girl in his favourite bar every Thursday, trying to flirt with his colleagues as fodder for an article, he decides to sabotage her plans.But as Hallie and James clash week after week over their whiskey sodas, their dislike for each other turns into something more. Hallie might have found her man in finance, but she also has a choice to make. Will she continue to write her article, or take a chance at true love?

'I feel like we have crossed over some invisible line. The rules we have lived inside are not real. I'm not sure it's possible to go back, even if I wanted to.'Evie Sage assumed she was entering a marriage as conventional as the wedding vows she made. Here was an opportunity to leave behind all the uncertainties of her life: the dizzying twists and turns of her attractions, her unexplored feelings for a best friend, the fear that she wanted too much. But the questions she had been asking herself since girlhood remained. What does it mean to be attracted to someone? How do we know what - and who - we want? How important is it to have all our desires met? And what becomes of those left unfulfilled?There's only one thing Sage knows for sure: she doesn't want to live inside the lines. Me, You, Them is an honest and raw account of how one woman's journey of self-exploration sparked the expansion of a marriage into unfamiliar terrain. In her intimate and lyrical meditations on the fluidity of our desires, Sage confronts the idea that marriage marks the end of certain types of discoveries. Instead, she lays bare a marriage of new beginnings, of appetites and possibilities, but also of love, commitment and trust.

Li Qingzhao is justly celebrated for her place in Chinese literary history. She was a poet with a wry, unsentimental style and a rich sense of melody. He ci - lyrics that were originally set to music - are glorious in their depth and genius, spare and arresting on the line. They evoke with rare immediacy the haunting beauty of country life during the Song dynasty; the unseen, restive labour of the poet; and Li Qingzhao's bracing take on what it means to create art as a woman in the shadow of exile, war, imprisonment, and an unwelcoming literary establishment. In Wendy Chen's splendid new translation, each poem is as sharp and fresh as the edge of a new spring leaf. These richly textured bolts of melody are masterpieces of verse, as resonant and bracing today as they were in the eleventh century; and they underscore Li Qingzhao status as a necessary and iconic literary figure.