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The Lido Girls
by Allie Burns'Is immediately on my "best books of 2017" list’ Rachel Burton, author of The Many Colours of Us
The Food Nanny: The 10 Food Rules to Prevent a Frighteningly Fat Future for Your Children
by Anna BurnsDo you find yourself constantly bombarded with requests for sweets, treats and snacks by your kids? Is the supermarket a battleground every time? Do your kids spend a lot more time indoors watching TV than you would have been allowed as a child? Would you love to see them eat more vegetables and make it through a movie without consuming the caloric allowance of a small elephant? If you want to do better for your kids, if you want to save them from a lifetime of yo-yo dieting, if you want them to be as Nature intended, The Food Nanny is here to help.
Do Lemons Have Feathers?: More to Autism than Meets the Eye
by David J. BurnsHave you heard the one about the man who mistook a canary for a lemon? How about the book that tells you exactly what that joke has to do with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)? Filled with personal insights, anecdotes and practical advice, David J. Burns lets you know what can be achieved because of, and not in spite of, an ASD diagnosis.
Follow Your Dream (Mira Ser.)
by Patricia Burns“She was following her dream. And I’m going to do the same. I’m going to be a dancer. ”
We'll Meet Again (Mira Ser.)
by Patricia BurnsAnnie Cross has few pleasures in her tough life. On the bleak family farm on the Essex marshlands, she slaves all day for her cruel father. The one thing that keeps her going is her secret meetings with Tom Featherstone.
Ashland & Vine
by John BurnsideKate, a grieving, semi-alcoholic film student, invites an elderly woman to take part in an oral-history documentary. Jean declines, but makes her a bizarre counter-offer: if Kate can stay sober for four days, she will tell her a story. If she can stay sober beyond that, there will be another, and then another, amounting to the entire history of one family’s life. Gradually, Jean offers a heart-breaking account, not only of her own history – a lost lover, a family scarred by war – but of the American century itself; as a deep connection emerges between the women which will transform both of their lives.
The Dumb House: A Chamber Novel
by John BurnsideAs a child, Luke’s mother often tells him the story of the Dumb House, an experiment on newborn babies raised in silence, designed to test the innateness of language. As Luke grows up, his interest in language and the delicate balance of life and death leads to amateur dissections of small animals – tiny hearts revealed still pumping, as life trickles away. But as an adult, following the death of his mother, Luke’s obsession deepens, resulting in a haunting and bizarre experiment on Luke’s own children.
The Fellowship of Puzzlemakers: The hotly-anticipated, extraordinary and unmissable debut novel of 2024
by Samuel Burr*DON'T MISS OUT - PRE-ORDER THE STUNNING LIMITED FIRST EDITION NOW!*FEATURES A JIGSAW PIECE FRONT COVER CUT-OUT, EXCLUSIVE TO FIRST PRINT RUN ONLY'Utterly beautiful. I adored it' JOANNA CANNON'Hugely uplifting and wonderful' AJ PEARCE'A ripping yarn full of warmth and wonder' BETH MORREYSometimes finding your place in the world is the greatest puzzle of all...Clayton Stumper is an enigma.He might be twenty-five years old, but he dresses like your grandad and drinks sherry like your aunt.Abandoned at birth on the steps of the Fellowship of Puzzlemakers, he was raised by the sharpest minds in the British Isles and finds himself amongst the last survivors of a fading institution. When the esteemed crossword compiler, Pippa Allsbrook, passes away, she bestows her final puzzle to him: a promise to reveal the mystery of his parentage and prepare him for his future. Yet as Clay begins to unpick the clues, he uncovers something even the Fellowship have never been able to solve - and it's a secret that will change everything...***Readers are loving The Fellowship of Puzzlemakers!'Absolutely wonderful. A beautiful story of love and friendship' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Quirky and joyful. A delight to read with lovely characters' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A charming tale. Original and uplifting and an absolute ode to not just friendship but fellowship' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Such a joyful book. A unique storyline, the characters are wonderful and it's really uplifting' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Truly, the most joyous of books!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Running With Scissors: Now a Major Motion Picture
by Augusten BurroughsThe #1 New York Times BestsellerAn Entertainment Weekly Top Ten Book of the YearNow a Major Motion PictureThis is the true story of a boy who wanted to grow up with the Brady Bunch, but ended up living with the Addams Family. Augusten Burroughs's mother gave him away to be raised by her psychiatrist, a dead ringer for Santa Claus and a certifiable lunatic into the bargain. The doctor's bizarre family, a few patients and a sinister man living in the garden shed completed the tableau. In the perfect squalor of their dilapidated Victorian house, there were no rules and there was no school. The Christmas tree stayed up until summer and Valium was chomped down like sweets. And when things got a bit slow, there was always the ancient electroshock therapy machine under the stairs...'This is the Brady Bunch on Viagra... it is impossible not to laugh at all the jokes; to admire the sardonic, fetid tone; to wonder, slack-jawed and agog, at the sheer looniness of the vista he conjures up' -- Rachel Cooke, Observer
How to Catch a Duke (Rogues to Riches #6)
by Grace BurrowesA fake engagement and plenty of charm keep the pages turning in this delightful Regency romance which the USA Today bestselling author Julia Quinn hails as "terrific.""I have come to ask you to kill me, my lord."Miss Abigail Abbott desperately needs to disappear—permanently—and the only person she trusts to help her do that is Lord Stephen Wentworth, heir to the Duke of Walden. Stephen is brilliant, charming, and—when he needs to be—absolutely ruthless. So ruthless that he proposes marriage instead of "murder" to keep Abigail safe.Stephen was smitten the instant his sister introduced him to Abigail, a woman with the dignity and determination of a duchess and the courage of a lioness. When she accepts his courtship of convenience, he also discovers she kisses like his most intimate wish come true. For Abigail, their arrangement is a sham to escape her dangerous enemies. For Stephen, it's his one chance to share a lifetime with the lady of his dreams—if only he can convince her his love is real.
The Captain Claims His Lady: The Captain Claims His Lady Awakened By The Prince's Passion Her Convenient Husband's Return (Brides for Bachelors #3)
by Annie BurrowsEnticed by the mysterious stranger… But can this wallflower trust in their attraction?
The Countess's Forgotten Marriage
by Annie BurrowsHer memory has returned And she’s the Countess of Epping!
A Duke In Need Of A Wife: A Duke In Need Of A Wife His Three-day Duchess Courting The Forbidden Debutante (Mills And Boon Historical Ser.)
by Annie BurrowsA search for a duchess …despite his scandalous secret!
His Accidental Countess (Mills And Boon Historical Ser.)
by Annie BurrowsFrom abducted… …to betrothed!
How To Catch A Viscount (The Patterdale Siblings #1)
by Annie BurrowsHer plan to marry well… Has backfired spectacularly!
A Marquess, A Miss And A Mystery (Mills And Boon Historical Ser.)
by Annie BurrowsA staged seduction… …to solve a murder mystery!
Wooing His Convenient Wife (The Patterdale Siblings #3)
by Annie BurrowsA convenient marriage That could help them both!
Regency Christmas Parties (Mills & Boon Historical): Invitation To A Wedding / Snowbound With The Earl / A Kiss At The Winter Ball
by Annie Burrows Lara Temple Joanna JohnsonAn invitation to… Three seasonal, Society parties!
Children's Views and Evidence (Bloomsbury Family Law)
by David BurrowsCan you hear the child's voice?The Court of Appeal have commented that the family courts are 'still feeling their way forward in order to determine how best to 'hear the voice of a child'.In this new title David Burrows looks at the jurisprudence surrounding this remark, relates it to European and UN Convention rights and looks at the most recent children case law.It concentrates on:Children in court proceedings, particularly in family proceedingsContrasting the way courts hear children's views with the way their evidence is heardAny rights to which a child is entitled (common law; European Convention 1950; UN Conventions; and EU Directives), such as to confidentiality and to take part (or be heard) in proceedings. The meaning and effect of a child's 'understanding' in court proceedings, and the way that term varies according to a child's age and the issue before the court.Legislation and case law covered and analysed includes:Children Act 1989 and applicable Family Procedure Rules 2010Human Rights Act 1998 and European Convention 1950Civil Procedure Rules 1998LASPO Act 2012Youth Justice and Criminal Evidence Act 1999Re D (A Child) (International Recognition) – child's right to be heardRe W (A Child)– rules for child representation in hearingsP v A Local Authority (Fam) – legal aid and statutory damagesRe W (Children) (Abuse: Oral Evidence) – child's evidenceR (D (a minor)) v Camberwell Green Youth Court – safeguards in criminal law for childrenProtocol and Good Practice Model Disclosure of information in cases of alleged child abuse and linked criminal and care directions hearings – October 2013Achieving Best Evidence: Guidance on interviewing children March 2011
Privilege, Privacy and Confidentiality in Family Proceedings
by David BurrowsHow far does a client's or a child's confidentiality extend on family breakdown?Understand the fundamental importance of legal privilege, privacy and confidentiality in family breakdown and in family court proceedings.Looking at the duties of confidentiality of all practitioners involved in family proceedings, this title puts privilege, privacy and confidentiality in its common law context. It considers and contrasts that family proceedings are almost always heard 'in private'; and explains how this rule sits with common law principles. It singles out the particular issues in care proceedings where there are parallel criminal proceedings and explains the differences in law and on statutory guidance between the duties of confidentiality between lawyers, doctors and social workers.This new title helps you tackle questions such as: Is a child entitled to confidentiality; or is it correct, as Working Together guidance says, that the mature child's confidences should be 'shared'? When can privilege be overridden; and when does it not apply? Does without prejudice immunity cover a mediator? When are closed materials procedures appropriate in children proceedings?
The Skint Cook: Over 80 Easy Tasty Recipes That Won't Break The Bank
by Ian BursnallTop nosh, less dosh: over 80 affordably delicious recipes
A Cornish Secret: Secrets In A Cornish Village (Tremarnock #4)
by Emma BurstallEscape to the Cornish coast with this irresistible summer read, perfect for fans of Jill Mansell and Philippa Ashley. For as long as people can remember, Esme Posorsky has been part of community life in the quaint Cornish fishing village of Tremarnock. She is usually to be found working in her pottery studio or at home with her beloved cat, Rasputin. But when an old school friend turns up with a secret from the past, the villagers begin to wonder if they ever knew her at all. Meanwhile, teenager Rosie is excited to find a bottle washed up on Tremarnock beach with a message from a former German prisoner of war. While the rest of the village is up in arms about a new housing development, she sets out to find him. Little does she know that her discovery will unleash a shocking chain of events that threatens to blow her family apart. Tremarnock may look like a tranquil Cornish village. But as with all villages, tensions swirl beneath the surface. When hidden love blossoms and more secrets come to light, will the community fall apart, or pull together? Reviews for the Tremarnock series: 'A charming, warm-hearted read... Pure escapism' Alice Peterson. 'Burstall is a great writer, and this is not your usual run-of-the-mill chick lit... I was gripped from the start' Daily Mail. 'The literary equivalent of a gin and tonic on a hot summer's day... A delicious, delightful and decadent tale' Bookish Jottings. 'Burstall has created a little sanctuary, which will have readers eager to book a Cornish holiday as soon as possible... A heart-warming, "feel-good" novel that makes you feel warm and fuzzy inside. I can't wait for the next book in the series so that I can return' Bookbag. 'Burstall has a true knack for transporting you to her world, amidst beautiful Cornish countryside' Jane Corry.
The Girl Who Came Home to Cornwall (Tremarnock #5)
by Emma BurstallEscape to the Cornish coast with this irresistible summer read, perfect for fans of Jill Mansell and Philippa Ashley. The Cornish fishing village of Tremarnock seems to have it all. Charming houses cling to the hillside and cluster round the harbour where fishermen unload their catch each day. Everyone knows everyone, and mostly they look out for each other. But throw a stranger – a beautiful stranger – into the mix and all bets are off. Chabela Penhallow arrives for a holiday from Mexico to find out more about her Cornish ancestors. But no sooner has she arrived than rumours start to fly. Why has she really come? And what is she running from? Can the inhabitants of Tremarnock discover her secrets before their peaceful seaside village is thrown into turmoil? Reviews for the Tremarnock series: 'A charming, warm-hearted read... Pure escapism' Alice Peterson. 'Burstall is a great writer, and this is not your usual run-of-the-mill chick lit... I was gripped from the start' Daily Mail. 'The literary equivalent of a gin and tonic on a hot summer's day... A delicious, delightful and decadent tale' Bookish Jottings. 'Burstall has created a little sanctuary, which will have readers eager to book a Cornish holiday as soon as possible... A heart-warming, "feel-good" novel that makes you feel warm and fuzzy inside. I can't wait for the next book in the series so that I can return' Bookbag. 'Burstall has a true knack for transporting you to her world, amidst beautiful Cornish countryside' Jane Corry.
The House on Rockaway Beach
by Emma Burstall'I loved it!' - Phillipa AshleyA gripping tale of family secrets, sibling rivalry and summer romance, set against the backdrop of New York's sizzling urban beach.Sisters Sophie and Celia haven't been on speaking terms for years. So it's a huge shock when they discover their grandmother has left them her quirky old house on Rockaway Beach, New York.Just a stone's throw from the bright lights of Manhattan, they spent many idyllic summers there as children, swimming in the Atlantic ocean, playing in the sand and watching day trippers come and go. Then suddenly, the visits stopped. Sophie knows her mother and grandmother fell out, but has never found out why.Together, the sisters return to Rockaway, and can't agree on anything. Sophie wants to keep the house, Celia's determined to sell. It seems they'll never see eye to eye, until Sophie makes a shattering discovery that forces her to question everything...Why do she and Celia have such different memories of their grandmother? What caused the rift with their mother? Can Sophie trust the handsome stranger who seems to take such an interest in her? And who is the mysterious old woman watching them from afar?Praise for The House on Rockaway Beach: 'Brilliant' Phillipa Ashley 'A novel to lose yourself in' Faith Hogan 'Step into a world of pure escapism in this gripping tale of family secrets, sibling rivalry and summer romance' Chat MagazinePraise for Emma Burstall: 'A charming, warm-hearted read... Pure escapism' Alice Peterson 'Burstall is a great writer, and this is not your usual run-of-the-mill chick lit... I was gripped from the start' Daily Mail 'Burstall has a true knack for transporting you to her world' Jane Corry