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Gross Anatomy: A Field Guide To Loving Your Body, Warts And All
by Mara Altman‘Here is a book that will set you free, wake you up, and get you on your own team.’ Chelsea Handler ‘I love how Gross Anatomy delightfully reveals Mara Altman’s upbeat and life-affirming obsession with the human body – our loveliness and not-so-lovelinesses.’ Jon Ronson
Five More Minutes
by Marta Altés'A witty, big-hearted book' - GuardianThe perfect book for Father's Day from the uniquely talented, award-winning picture book creator, Marta Altés, author of Little Monkey. A brilliantly funny, sweet story about time, how we spend it, how it passes and how we can share it together. Perfect for busy children and tired dads everywhere!Time is a funny thing. Dad talks about it a lot, but I think I know more about time than he does.A little fox gives his time-starved dad some sage advice about what 'time' really means, and how to make the most of it, from bath time to baking time to 'dad' time. Wise, witty and full of honest vignettes of family life, Five More Minutes is a from bestselling author-illustrator, two times CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal nominee and BookTrust Time to Read favourite, Marta Altés.'Utterly relatable for anyone with a young family' - BookTrust'A wise, witty story, full of acutely observed vignettes of family life' - Just Imagine
I Am An Artist
by Marta AltésMeet the boy who can't stop creating art! He loves colours, shapes, textures and EVERYTHING inspires him: his socks, the contents of the fridge, even his cat gets a new coat (of paint!). But there's just one problem: his mum isn't quite so enthusiastic. In fact, she seems a little cross! But this boy has a plan to make his mum smile. He's about to create his finest piece yet and on a very grand scale . . . Funny, irreverent and perfect for creative children and adults, I Am An Artist by Marta Altés is a sharp, silly, fabulous book which shows that art is EVERYWHERE!
It Wasn't Me!
by Marta AltésHilarious, heartwarming and full of charm, It Wasn't Me! is a fun and reassuring tale of friendship, falling out and forgiveness from CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal nominee and BookTrust Time to Read favourite, Marta Altés.Meet Ellis and Charlie: two friends, living happily on their very own island. Everything they do, they do together, and everything they have, they share. Until, that is, things start to go missing . . .NOBODY is owning up and NOBODY is happy about it. But if it isn't Ellis and it isn't Charlie, then WHO IS IT?Children will love spotting the real culprit in this funny and engaging tale, which shows that even the firmest of friends sometimes fall out - but not, usually, for very long!
The Occasional Virgin
by Hanan Al-ShaykhFrom a major novelist of the Arab world comes a bold, witty and highly contemporary novel about two women looking for love, set in Italy, Lebanon and LondonHuda and Yvonne are on holiday in the Italian Riviera, enjoying the sun and the sparkling Mediterranean, reminiscent of their childhoods in Lebanon. Yvonne doesn't know what she's doing wrong, either there or back in London where she runs an ad agency – she seems to spend her time waiting for the right man to come along and not leave again just as quickly. Her friend Huda has no problems in this department, only she isn't really interested in her effect on men – till Hisham comes along. But it isn't love spurring Huda on, it's her desire to teach him a lesson. Because while you can't escape your past, you can perhaps avenge it. Frank, funny and fearless, The Occasional Virgin is the colourful, wickedly entertaining story of two unforgettable women and the lengths we'll go to for love.
Bad Choices: How Algorithms Can Help You Think Smarter and Live Happier
by Ali AlmossawiA relatable, interactive, and funny exploration of algorithms, those essential building blocks of computer science - and of everyday life - from the author of the wildly popular Bad Arguments.Algorithms -- processes that are made up of unambiguous steps and do something useful -- make up the very foundations of computer science. Yet, they also inform our choices in approaching everyday tasks, from managing a pile of clothes fresh out of the dryer to deciding what music to listen to.With Bad Choices, Ali Almossawi, presents twelve scenes from everyday life that help demonstrate and demystify the fundamental algorithms that drive computer science, bringing these seemingly elusive concepts into the understandable realms of the everyday.Readers will discover how:· Matching socks can teach you about search and hash tables· Planning trips to the store can demonstrate the value of stacks· Deciding what music to listen to shows why link analysis is all-important· Crafting a succinct Tweet draws on ideas from compression· Making your way through a grocery list helps explain priority queues and traversing graphs · And moreAs you better understand algorithms, you'll also discover what makes a method faster and more efficient, helping you become a more nimble, creative problem-solver, ready to face new challenges. Bad Choices will open the world of algorithms to all readers making this a perennial go-to for fans of quirky, accessible science books.
Candyfreak: A Journey through the Chocolate Underbelly of America
by Steve AlmondPerhaps you remember the whipped splendor of the Choco-Lite, or the luscious Caravelle bar, or maybe the sublime and perfectly balanced Hershey's Cookies 'n Mint. The Marathon, an inimitable rope of caramel covered in chocolate. Oompahs. Bit-O-Choc. The Kit Kat Dark. Steve Almond certainly does. In fact, he was so obsessed by the inexplicable disappearance of these bars—where'd they go?—that he embarked on a nationwide journey to uncover the truth about the candy business. There, he found an industry ruled by huge conglomerates, where the little guys, the last remaining link to the glorious boom years of the candy bar in America, struggle to survive. Visiting the candy factories that produce the Twin Bing, the Idaho Spud, the Goo Goo Cluster, the Valomilk, and a dozen other quirky bars, Almond finds that the world of candy is no longer a sweet haven. Today's precious few regional candy makers mount daily battles against corporate greed, paranoia, and that good old American compulsion: crushing the little guy. Part candy porn, part candy polemic, part social history, part confession, Candyfreak explores the role candy plays in our lives as both source of pleasure and escape from pain. By turns ecstatic, comic, and bittersweet, Candyfreak is the story of how Steve Almond grew up on candy—and how, for better and worse, candy has grown up, too.
The Ex-Mas Holidays
by Zoe Allison‘A super cute, heart-warming, second-chance holiday romance.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Falling in love can sometimes go off-piste…
The Woman Who Is Always Tan And Has a Flat Stomach: And Other Annoying People
by Lauren Allison Lisa PerryYou know that overprotective PTA mom who needs to be resuscitated after she finds out you fed her son a hotdog? Or that couple who sends out the annual holiday letter about how their little Timmy came up with an alternative to fossil fuels while you're proud of simply replacing the lint catcher in your dryer once a year? You'll meet them again in Lauren Allison and Lisa Perry's laugh-out-loud compendium. Allison and Perry take on soccer moms, video dads, rabid gardeners, and grating couples in this collection of short, punchy essays. Less-than-perfect moms and dads everywhere will be sure to relate to the authors' portraits of the most annoying people around!
RISK!: True Stories People Never Thought They'd Dare to Share
by Kevin AllisonA "fascinating" (MetroSource) collection of uncensored, confessional, and at times outrageously funny essays about coming of age, coming out, and the wildest experiences that define us. Collecting the most celebrated stories from the hit podcast RISK!, along with all-new true tales about explosive secrets and off-the-wall adventures, this book paints a spellbinding portrait of the transformational moments we experience in life but rarely talk about. No topics are off-limits in RISK!, no memories too revealing to share. From accidentally harboring a teen fugitive to being poisoned while tripping on LSD in the Mayan ruins, these stories transport readers into uncharted territory and show how your life can change when you take an extraordinary leap. In these jaw-dropping stories, edited and introduced by RISK! host Kevin Allison, writers reveal how they pushed drugs for a Mexican cartel only to end up kidnapped and nearly killed, how they joined a terrifying male-empowerment cult and fought desperately for a way out, how they struggled with pregnancy complications and found a hero where they least expected it, and so much more. A lifelong construction worker shares the intimate details of transitioning to being a woman, a bestselling author discusses how he assumed the identity of his babysitter online in a social experiment gone awry, and a beloved comedian discusses how a blow job from a prostitute changed his life. By turns cautionary and inspiring, RISK! presents an extraordinary panorama of the breadth of human experience and a stunning tribute to the power of the truth to set us free.
Giant Days #37 (Giant Days #37)
by John Allison Max Sarin Whitney CogarIntroducing your girlfriend to your family can be difficult, but it’s much worse when that girlfriend is Ingrid.
About Last Night . . .: 1st 3 Chapters
by Catherine AlliottThe immensely funny and heartwarming number one bestseller. Molly gets a second chance in life - but will she have the courage to take it?Molly has traded London for a dream home in the country - except it was her husband's dream, not hers. And David is, well, rather dead now.So when a distant relative leaves her a London townhouse, Molly is ready to quit 'The Good Life' and return to her good life.But there's a rather tall, handsome problem - a man who's already living in Molly's new house. And when a face from her past reappears, she's no longer quite sure where she belongs.Do any of the men in Molly's life have honourable intentions?Is she ready to ditch muddy wellies for high heels?Or is she saying goodbye to the delights of country life too soon?Praise for Catherine Alliott'Irresistible' Daily Mail'Compulsively readable' The Times'Possibly my favourite writer' Marian Keyes
Behind Closed Doors: The compelling new novel from the bestselling author of A Cornish Summer
by Catherine AlliottThe page-turning new family drama from the Sunday Times bestselling author of A Cornish Summer'One of those fabulous books that leaves you with a smile on your face and hope in your heart' MILLY JOHNSON'Catherine Alliott at her very best' 5***** READER REVIEW'Packed with fantastic characters, uncomfortable truths, and flashes of pure comedy. Who could ask for more?' JILL MANSELL_______From the outside, anyone would think that Lucy Palmer has it all: loving children, a dashing husband and a gorgeous home.But when her marriage to Michael comes to an abrupt and unexpected end, her life is turned upside down in a flash.As the truth of her marriage threatens to surface, Lucy seizes the opportunity to swap her house in London - and the stories it hides - for a rural escape to her parents' farmhouse in the Chilterns.But Lucy gets more than she bargained for when she moves back to her childhood home, especially when it throws her into the path of an old flame.Coming face-to-face with her mistakes, Lucy is forced to confront the secrets she's been keeping from herself and those she loves.Is she ready to let someone in? Or will she leave the door to her past firmly closed . . ._______'Emotional and engaging, I was completely absorbed' Sarah Morgan'Compelling' Heidi Swain'I enjoyed every minute and couldn't put it down' 5***** Reader ReviewPraise for Catherine Alliott:'A huge treat. Hilarious yet poignant' Sophie Kinsella'Warm, witty and wise' Daily Mail'Her writing is both intelligent and sparkling' Marian Keyes'Hilarious and full of surprises' Daily Telegraph
A Cornish Summer: Escape to Cornwall with the perfect feel-good summer read
by Catherine AlliottFlora's been in love with her husband for twenty years.The trouble is, he's been married to someone else for the past fifteen.Now she's been invited to spend the summer in the shady lanes and sandy coves of Cornwall. It should be blissful.There's just one small snag: she'll be staying with her former mother-in-law, Belinda.And Flora discovers she's not the only one invited when her ex-husband shows up out of the blue, complete with his new wife. So now there are two small snags.Can Flora spend the summer playing happy families with the woman who stole her husband's heart, and the mother-in-law who might have had a hand in it?Or will stumbling on the family secret change her mind about them all?
A Cornish Summer: Escape to Cornwall with the perfect feel-good summer read
by Catherine Alliott**PRE-ORDER NOW - the irresistible new novel from the Number One bestselling author of About Last Night and Wish You Were Here**'THE PERFECT SUMMER READ' Sophie Kinsella__________Flora's been in love with her husband for twenty years. The trouble is, he's been married to someone else for the past fifteen . . . Now she's been invited to spend the summer in the shady lanes and sandy coves of Cornwall. It should be blissful.There's just one small snag: she'll be staying with her former mother-in-law, Belinda.And Flora discovers she's not the only one invited when her ex-husband shows up out of the blue, complete with his new wife. So now there are two small snags.Can Flora spend the summer playing happy families with the woman who stole her husband's heart, and the mother-in-law who might have had a hand in it?Or will stumbling on the family secret change her mind about them all?If you like Fern Britton, Katie Fforde and Sophie Kinsella, you'll love this heartwarming read._________'Oh how I enjoyed this! Yet another fabulous book, packed with glamour, delicious characters and myriad family complications!' Jill Mansell'I LOVE it. Catherine's writing is so warm, funny and heartfelt and no matter what's going on in your own world, you can curl up in Catherine's and feel her warmth like summer sun' Cathy Kelly'I've loved Catherine Alliott books since the first one. They're always a delight and this one's no exception' Carole Matthews'A magical mix of wit, warmth and poignancy' Trisha Ashley, bestselling author of The House of Hopes and Dreams
Going Too Far: Hilarious And Full Of Surprises
by Catherine AlliottFrom the bestselling author of A Crowded Marriage and One Day in May, comes Going Too Far, a gorgeous rural romantic comedy.'You've gone all fat and complacent because you've got your man, haven't you?'Polly Penhalligan is outraged at the suggestion that since getting married to Nick and settling into their beautiful manor farmhouse in Cornwall she has let herself go. But watching a lot of telly and gorging on biscuits, not getting dressed until lunchtime and waiting for pregnancy to strike are not the signs of someone living an active and fulfilled life. So Polly does something rash.She allows her home to be used as a location for a TV advert. Having a glamorous film crew around will certainly put a bomb under the idyllic, rural life. Only perhaps she should have consulted Nick first. Because before the cameras have even started to roll - and complete chaos descends on the farm - Polly's marriage has been turned upside down. This time she really has gone too far . . .'An addictive cocktail of wit, frivolity and madcap romance' Time Out
The Pink House: The heartwarming new novel and perfect summer escape from the Sunday Times bestselling author
by Catherine AlliottStep into THE PINK HOUSE, the heartwarming new novel from the Sunday Times bestselling author of Behind Closed Doors'An absolute joy. How I longed to live in the Pink House! Wise, funny, glamorously chaotic and achingly romantic' VERONICA HENRY'Another fantastic family drama with superb characterisation from this much-loved author' WOMAN'S WEEKLY'A joyful read about love and new starts'THE SUN'That dreamy pink house, the orchard, left wild with paths mown through it leading to beehives dotted about; the smoky blue rolling hills beyond . . .'__________Emma and Hugh have a dilemma. Hugh's parents have divorced and neither wants the Pink House - the family home he grew up in and which holds so many memories.If they take it on, they must also accept all that comes with it, including Hugh's sister Sally, living in the garden cottage; playing host to their eldest son's wedding; converting the barn into an art gallery for Emma's new career . . . Whatever happened to the lazy rural idyll?Then all Emma's expectations are thrown into doubt when she runs into Rory McCloud - the one who got away so many years ago.Suddenly, she's wondering what might have been . . .A big move can change so much, but for Emma could it change everything?__________'This deeply satisfying read brings Emma's desirable world to life and will keep you guessing until the end' DAILY EXPRESS 'A great family drama' WOMAN & HOMEPRAISE FOR CATHERINE ALLIOTT:'A huge treat. Hilarious yet poignant' Sophie Kinsella'Warm, witty and wise' Daily Mail'Her writing is both intelligent and sparkling' Marian Keyes'Hilarious and full of surprises' Daily Telegraph'Leaves you with a smile on your face and hope in your heart' Milly Johnson'Packed with fantastic characters, uncomfortable truths, and flashes of pure comedy. Who could ask for more?' Jill Mansell
Rosie Meadows Regrets...
by Catherine AlliottThe bestselling author of A Crowded Marriage and One Day in May tells a brilliantly romantic tale about a woman putting her mistakes behind her in Rosie Meadows Regrets . . .'Tell me, Alice, how does a girl go about getting a divorce these days?'Three years ago Rosie walked blindly into marriage with Harry. They have precisely nothing in common except perhaps their little boy Ivo. Not that Harry pays him much attention, preferring to spend his time with his braying upper class friends.But the night that Harry drunkenly does something unspeakable, Rosie decides he's got to go. In between fantasizing how she might bump him off, she takes the much more practical step of divorcing this blight on her and Ivo's lives.However, when reality catches up with her darkest fantasies, Rosie realizes, at long last, that it is time she took charge of her life. There'll be no more regrets, and time, perhaps, for a little love.Praise for Catherine Alliott:'Alliott's joie de vivre is irresistible' Daily Mail'Possibly my favourite writer' Marian Keyes
The Secret Life of Evie Hamilton: Abridged Us Edition
by Catherine AlliottFrom the bestselling author of One Day in May and A Crowded Marriage comes a heart-warming look at what happens when your whole world is turned upside-down.Evie Hamilton has a secret . . . one she doesn't even know about. Yet . . .Evie's an Oxfordshire wife and mum whose biggest worry in life is whether or not she can fit in a manicure on her way to fetch her daughter from clarinet lessons. But she's blissfully unaware that her charmed and happy life is about to be turned upside-down. For one sunny morning a letter lands on Evie's immaculate doormat. It's a bombshell, knocking her carefully arranged and managed world completely askew and it threatens to sabotage all she holds dear. What will be left and what will change forever? Is Evie strong enough to fight for what she loves? Can her entire world really be as fragile as her best china?Praise for Catherine Alliott:'Classy, wonderfully gossipy and breathless' Red'We defy you not to get caught up in Alliott's life-changing tale' Heat'Alliott at her best' Daily Telegraph
Wish You Were Here
by Catherine AlliottA hilarious, compulsively readable novel from the Number One bestsellerWhen Flora, James and their two teenage daughters are offered the holiday of a lifetime in a chateau in the South of France in return for one simple good deed, they jump at the chance to escape the confines of Clapham, the weight of the mortgage and anxieties over their future for a blissful break.But Flora didn't anticipate a mysterious guest and a whole heap of family baggage coming along too.And with James developing a schoolboy crush on a famous singer and Flora distracted by ghosts from her past, their dream holiday suddenly takes some very unexpected turns . . .Praise for Wish You Were Here:'A breezy, comic, summery romp that will appeal to fans of Jilly Cooper' Sunday Mirror'Warm, witty, easy to read . . . a thoroughly engaging, entertaining read' Daily Mail'While you'll probably be glad that you're not on this holiday with the Murray-Browns, make sure to take them on yours. This book will also win you points as a great Mother's Day gift' HeatCan't get enough of Catherine Alliott? Don't miss her latest bestseller About Last Night, available now
No Shame: the hilarious and candid memoir from one of our best-loved comedians
by Tom Allen'Wonderfully funny, utterly charming and sharp as all Hell' SARAH MILLICAN'Tom Allen is one of the funniest comedians in the UK, the best dressed man I know and now it turns out he is a superb writer. I hate him'JOSH WIDDICOMBE'A delightful, touching side-splitter'JO BRAND'An absolute joy! Funny, witty and totally charming'ALAN CARR~~~~~'When I was 16 I dressed in Victorian clothing in a bid to distract people from the fact that I was gay. It was a flawed plan.'No Shame is a very funny, candid and emotional ride of a memoir by one of our most beloved comedians. The working-class son of a coach driver, and the youngest member of the Noel Coward Society, Tom Allen grew up in 90s suburbia as the eternal outsider.In these hilarious, honest and heart breaking stories Tom recalls observations on childhood, his adolescence, the family he still lives with, and his attempts to come out and negotiate the gay dating scene. They are written with his trademark caustic wit and warmth, and will entertain, surprise and move you in equal measure.
Jack Shit: Number Two
by Steve Allen Trevor de SilvaJack Shit rears his head once more, showcasing the best in toilet humour. Every loo should have one.
Llama United: The Team With An Impossible Dream (Llama United Ser. #2)
by Scott AllenIt's time to get behind the football team with an impossible dream!What happens when eleven llamas unknowingly eat the ashes of one of the greatest footballers of all time? They become brilliant at football, of course! Managed by eleven-year-old Tim, his unusual friend Cairo and Scottish World Cup-winner McCloud (yes that 'happened' apparently), Llama United goes on an amazing cup run. But who wants to lose to a team of stupid llamas? Nobody, that's who!Rival teams will do anything in their power to stop Llama United in its tracks. When the best cup in the world is at stake, football can be a nasty old business . . .Scott Allen's Llama United is full of football funnies and laugh-a-minute llamas, illustrated by Sarah Horne.Support the team in the second hilarious Llama United book when they go to the World Cup in Llamas Go Large.
Llamas Go Large: A World Cup Story (Llama United Ser. #2)
by Scott AllenLlama United are the football team with a World Cup dream!Llama United has gone from strength to strength after their first Cup win, gaining fame and fortune along the way. Sadly the England football team is not having the same success and, with the World Cup looming, their manager is desperate to find a magic ingredient to beat their bitter rivals. Friends (and llama managers) Tim and Cairo have just that ingredient and agree to loan some of Llama United's top players. But not everything is plain sailing and, with Cairo strangely distracted by the rival team, and the llamas having trouble settling in, Tim has his work cut out for him. It seems not everybody wants to support the team with an impossible dream . . . Llamas Go Large: A World Cup Story is the second hilarious Llama United book from Scott Allen, full of football funnies and laugh-a-minute llamas, illustrated by Sarah Horne.
Patricia Wants to Cuddle: A Novel
by Samantha AllenThis week on The CatchThe Final Four are headed to a remote, luxurious island, hoping to score some one-on-one time with America's most eligible bachelor.Tensions are high and emotions are running hot as the contestants compete for the attention of the Catch, and of the cameras. What they don't realise is that they've already been noticed by someone else.Get ready for the biggest - and bloodiest - Elimination Event of the season.What readers are saying'THIS WAS INSANE IN THE BEST WAY I AM OBSESSED''A gloriously bonkers book''This book sucked me in and I couldn't put it down!''One of my favorite books this year!!''It's a wild ride.''Funny and smart, it's also surprisingly tender.''It was a genuine page turner.'