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44 Tiny Secrets (44 Tiny Secrets #1)
by Sylvia BishopThe first book in a heartwarming and timeless new series with a brave and spirited heroine, from the acclaimed duo behind THE BOOKSHOP GIRL. Betsy Bow-Linnet is determined to become a world famous concert pianist like her parents. There’s just one problem: no matter how hard she practises she doesn't share their musical talents. So when a mysterious letter arrives from a woman claiming to know of an unusual Method that will make Betsy’s playing ‘stupendous’, Betsy jumps at the chance. There's just one condition: she must keep the Method a secret. But it isn't just one secret – it's forty-four tiny secrets in the shape of a boxful of pygmy mice! Betsy is mystified – how are they going to help her play the piano and – more importantly – how on earth can she keep them all a secret? Gorgeously illustrated in two-colour, this is a warm, funny and pitch-perfect story about the true nature of family love and finding your real talents in the most unexpected of places. Perfect for fans of ISADORA MOON, AMELIA FANG, OTTOLINE and HARPER.
48 Clues into the Disappearance of My Sister
by Joyce Carol OatesWhen a woman mysteriously vanishes from her small town home, her sister must tally up the clues to uncover the truth behind the mystery.Beautiful sculptor Marguerite has disappeared from her small town in upstate New York. But was foul play involved? Did she merely get away for some fun? Or did she finally make the decision to leave behind her claustrophobic life of limited opportunities?Younger sister Gigi wonders if the flimsy silk Dior dress, so casually abandoned on the floor, is a clue to Marguerite's vanishing. The police puzzle over the footprints made by her Ferragamo boots, which end abruptly close to her home.Bit by bit, revelations about both women are uncovered, as Gigi, not so pretty as her sister, reveals her true feelings about the perfect, much-loved Marguerite. The fate of the missing beauty slowly and subtly comes to light In this suspenseful story about the complex relationship between two sisters.48 Clues into the Disappearance of My Sister is an exquisitely suspenseful tale from Joyce Carol Oates, literary icon and author of Blonde and We Were the Mulvaneys.'This elegant, captivating tale is un-put-downable.' Publishers Weekly 'Perfect for all the Daisy Jones & the Six fans out there.' Katie Couric Media'Another masterpiece of storytelling.' Booklist'Not just a ripping good mystery, but a meticulous character study.' Los Angeles Magazine
4u2read – All About Ella (4u2read)
by Sally NichollsSam is sick, and Ella is sick of Sam … A touching exploration of family love and the challenges of being a younger sibling, from multi-award-winning author Sally Nicholls.
4u2read – Meg and Merlin: Running Away (4u2read)
by Tanya LandmanA ride in the countryside spirals out of control for Meg and Merlin in this dramatic new addition to Tanya Landman’s lovable horse-riding series
4u2read – My Friend's A Gris-Kwok (4u2read)
by Malorie BlackmanMike had no idea that his best friend and his sister were shapeshifting Gris-kwok! Malorie Blackman’s hilarious tale of shape-shifting and babysitting antics – now in a standard paperback format for middle-grade readers.
4u2read – Operation Banana (4u2read)
by Tony BradmanAs World War ll drags on, Susan sets out on a mission to cheer up her mum in this heartwarming wartime tale from award-winning historical fiction writer Tony Bradman.
4u2read,Meg and Merlin – Meg and Merlin: Making Friends (4u2read,Meg and Merlin)
by Tanya LandmanWhen a pony appears in her garden on Meg’s tenth birthday, it feels like all of her wishes have been answered. But is it all too good to be true? Award-winning author Tanya Landman brings a fresh perspective to horse riding stories with a heart-warming new series of friendship and dreaming big.
The 5 Foundations of Successful Teens: How to Ignite Your Underperforming Teen's Self-Reliance and Academic Success
by Mark J. LucianoResearch has repeatedly shown that an alarming percentage of students achieve below their academic ability. Dr. Mark J. Luciano provides insights from his own family therapy practice and the latest research to help your teen discover newfound courage and independence.
5 Ingredients - Quick & Easy Food: The UK edition
by Jamie OliverJamie's most straightforward cookbook yet . . . It's perfect for quick and easy meals for every day of the week. Even the busiest of us will be able to master dishes to bring the house down!Jamie's CHANNEL 4 series Quick and Easy Food is BACK on Monday nights at 8pm, find all the recipes . . . and more inside.__________'Our favourite new recipe book . . . Simple suppers from the nation's favourite chef' Sainsbury's Magazine__________With just FIVE ingredients that have maximum flavour and minimum fuss, you'll be cooking exciting food that's ready in less than 30 minutes. From this weeks episode . . . · CRISPY SKIN LEMON SOLE. The perfect summer supper . . . Grilled lemon sole with artichoke hearts, mellow courgettes, hot chilli's and fresh mint.· PAPPA AL POMODORO SOUP. A hearty Italian soup, perfect for midweek. Garlic and plum tomatoes, ciabatta, parmesan and basil.· CHICKEN NOODLE STIR-FRY. A super-easy, deliciously light dinner. Toasted peanuts, gnarly chicken breasts cooked in sticky black bean sauce on top of egg noodles and tender stem broccoli.· HONEY BERRY FILO SMASH. A sumptuous, simple dessert. Crushed raspberries rippled through coconut yoghurt with shards of filo pastry drizzled in layers of runny honey and pistachios. _________'This is Oliver's best book in years' The Sunday Times'Jamie Oliver returns with the second series, focussing on easy family-centric cooking . . . he's stripped back to basics and all the better for it.' The Sunday Telegraph
5 Ingredients - Quick & Easy Food: The UK edition
by Jamie OliverJamie's most straightforward cookbook yet . . . It's perfect for quick and easy meals for every day of the week. Even the busiest of us will be able to master dishes to bring the house down!Jamie's CHANNEL 4 series Quick and Easy Food is BACK on Monday nights at 8pm, find all the recipes . . . and more inside.__________'Our favourite new recipe book . . . Simple suppers from the nation's favourite chef' Sainsbury's Magazine__________With just FIVE ingredients that have maximum flavour and minimum fuss, you'll be cooking exciting food that's ready in less than 30 minutes. From this weeks episode . . . · CRISPY SKIN LEMON SOLE. The perfect summer supper . . . Grilled lemon sole with artichoke hearts, mellow courgettes, hot chilli's and fresh mint.· PAPPA AL POMODORO SOUP. A hearty Italian soup, perfect for midweek. Garlic and plum tomatoes, ciabatta, parmesan and basil.· CHICKEN NOODLE STIR-FRY. A super-easy, deliciously light dinner. Toasted peanuts, gnarly chicken breasts cooked in sticky black bean sauce on top of egg noodles and tender stem broccoli.· HONEY BERRY FILO SMASH. A sumptuous, simple dessert. Crushed raspberries rippled through coconut yoghurt with shards of filo pastry drizzled in layers of runny honey and pistachios. _________'This is Oliver's best book in years' The Sunday Times'Jamie Oliver returns with the second series, focussing on easy family-centric cooking . . . he's stripped back to basics and all the better for it.' The Sunday Telegraph
5-Minute Parenting Fixes: Quick Tips and Advice for the Everyday Challenges of Raising Children
by Liat Hughes JoshiThis book is for time-poor parents who need reliable, tried and tested advice for all your parenting conundrums, from how to resolve online bullying to getting your child to do their homework. These no-nonsense solutions, each designed to be read in less than 5 minutes, will help boost your confidence when making important parenting decisions.
5-Star Baby Name Advisor: More Information And Advice To Help You Pick The Right Name Than Any Other Name Book
by Bruce LanskyName Your Baby The Smart Way! You use star ratings to select restaurants, hotels, movies, and mutual funds. Now Bruce Lansky's 5-Star Baby Name Advisor gives you an objective way to select thousands of baby names. In this unique book, Lansky rates 1,800 popular and unique names and provides more helpful information and advice about each name than you'll find in any other book. In addition to meaning, origin, and common variations, each name's profile includes: a STAR RATING, and information about the name's GENDER CLARITY, EASE OF SPELLING, VERSATILITY, FIRST IMPRESSIONS, POPULARITY AND TRENDS, and EASE OF PRONUNCIATION. This book can help you pick a name that will give your child a head start in life! 5-Star Baby Name Advisor is a Mom's Choice Award Silver Award Winner!Name Your Baby The Smart Way! You use star ratings to select restaurants, hotels, movies, and mutual funds. Now Bruce Lansky's 5-Star Baby Name Advisor gives you an objective way to select thousands of baby names. In this unique book, Lansky rates 1,800 popular and unique names and provides more helpful information and advice about each name than you'll find in any other book. In addition to meaning, origin, and common variations, each name's profile includes: STAR RATING (What is the name's overall appeal?), GENDER CLARITY (Is the name for a boy or girl? Will it be confusing?), EASE OF SPELLING (will the name be misspelled?), VERSATILITY (Will the name work for a variety of formal and informal occasions?), FIRST IMPRESSION (What will people think of when they hear the name?), POPULARITY AND TREND (How popular is the name? Is it too popular?), EASE OF PRONUNCIATION (Will the name be mispronounced?), and CONCISE ADVICE (What should you consider before selecting the name?). This book can help you pick a name that will give your child a head start in life! 5-Star Baby Name Advisor is a Mom's Choice Award Silver Award Winner! SAMPLE: Mia (4 Stars): (Italian) mine. First Impression: Mia is pictured as a fascinating original. Gender Association: Used for girls. Popularity and Trend: #13 (#94 in 2000). Risk of Misspelling: Fairly Low. Risk of Mispronunciation: Average. Famous Namesakes: Actress Mia Farrow, soccer player Mia Hamm, model Mia Taylor. Common Nicknames: None. Common Variations: Miah. Consider This: This name is pronounced "MEE-ah," but some may mistake it for "MY-ah."
50 Fantastic Ideas for Engaging Dads (50 Fantastic Ideas)
by June O'Sullivan Alice Sharp Alistair Bryce-CleggChildren benefit from the sensitive and supportive engagement of both their parents from the earliest of ages, but involving dads can be challenging. This book is designed to provide simple and accessible activities for practitioners looking to engage dads. Both June and Alice work with dads on a daily basis, helping them to understand their contribution to their children's development and longer term educational success. Realising how they can add to what the mums or other carers do in a different but complementary way, and how simple activities can enrich their children's lives, helps strengthen the bond between father and child. Each simple but effective idea in this book has been developed and written with the intention of promoting child and family well being, helping both children and families grow together.
50 Fantastic Ideas for Treasure Baskets (50 Fantastic Ideas)
by Sue Gascoyne Alistair Bryce-CleggA quality well-made treasure basket offers children a wealth of exploration, play and learning opportunities that are not only great fun, but also match the requirements of the EYFS framework. Drawing on her years of experience and extensive knowledge of children's interaction, author and practitioner Sue Gascoyne provides 50 effective and fun ways to engage children in sensory-rich treasures that offer 'a world in a basket'.50 Fantastic Ideas for Treasure Baskets includes the child-led stages of treasure basket play using the author's original Sensory Play Continuum as a framework, as well as adult-initiated activities for using treasure baskets with children. Its simple format supports practitioners, and ultimately the children in their care, in getting the most out of this amazing resource.
50 Harbor Street: 16 Lighthouse Road; 204 Rosewood Lane; 311 Pelican Court; 44 Cranberry Point; 50 Harbor Street; 6 Rainier Drive (A Cedar Cove Novel #5)
by Debbie MacomberPerfect for fans of Maeve Binchy' - Candis Welcome to Cedar Cove – a small town with a big heart! There’s a mystery to be solved in Cedar Cove.
The 50 List – A Father’s Heartfelt Message to his Daughter: Anything Is Possible - A Father's Message To His Daughter
by Nigel HollandNigel has a disability – an inherited disease that means his nerves don’t tell his muscles what to do – but he does not consider himself disabled. His youngest daughter Ellie has been diagnosed with the same condition. To inspire Ellie, and show her anything is possible, Nigel set himself a list of fifty challenges. This is the story of that list.
50 Relatives Worse Than Yours
by Justin RaczThey're kooky, they're crazy-50 Relatives Worse Than Yours is a nightmarish family reunion that will have you appreciating your own weird clan. There's the Family Newsletter Publisher who keeps you updated on how Uncle Carl's hip is doing; there's Holistic New Age Aunt, who knows Madonna from Kabbalah class but refuses to introduce you because that would be bad karma; and there's Child Who Was in a National TV Commercial, who has more money than you do. And then there's Uncle Speedo, the Monopoly Bank Thief, and Your Son, the Tenant. Filled with hilarious photographs and bullet points listing all their horrible characteristics, 50 Relatives Worse Than Yours is the perfect gift for anyone who's embarrassed by some members of their family, which let's just admit it is about everyone. And who knows, you might even recognize a relative or two... Justin Racz is an advertising copywriter. He is the author of J.Crewd and 50 Jobs Worse Than Yours. He lives in New York City. Praise for 50 Jobs Worse Than Yours: "Take this humorous tour of the world's worst work."-Entertainment Weekly "Justin Racz has done a tremendous service to us all with 50 Jobs Worse Than Yours, a work probably best kept on your job site for bad days."-Chicago Tribune Also available: 50 Jobs Worse Than Yours hc 1-58234-492-2 ISBN-13: 978-158234-492-8 $14.95
The 50 Things: Lessons for When You Feel Lost, Love Dad
by Peter DunneAs his 50th birthday dawned, Peter Dunne had a life-changing conversation with a friend and realised that, while he may not have invented the internet or found a cure for cancer, he had nonetheless fathered three remarkable and beautiful children.Inspired by that fact, he set out to leave a trail of metaphorical breadcrumbs for them, so that if they ever needed to know what their father might have had to say on a particular subject, it would be set down for them.The result is a book of letters from a father to his children, and though the stories are firmly set in a place and time, the themes and the tone are universal and timeless. From Compromise to Compassion, from Democracy to Sacrifice, THE 50 THINGS explores the social mores and morality of our time and tries to answer the eternal questions that line the path to peace of mind.
50 Things I Wish I'd Told You: Life Skills
by Polly PowellLife is full of valuable lessons, yet none more so than those passed from parent to child. Whilst mothers and fathers always mean to pass on their esteemed nuggets of wisdom, time and practicalities often get in the way. The time to fly the nest comes around quickly, and some of those lessons may come in handy.
50 x 50: The Mini-sagas
by Brian AldissBite-sized stories from one of the masters of contemporary fiction.
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by Katherine HeinyFrom the author of Standard Deviation comes a wryly tender story of crises and cardboard boxes; of marriage and moving on. *Includes a free extract from Katherine Heiny’s debut novel, Standard Deviation*
59 Memory Lane (Pengelly Series #1)
by Celia Anderson’A brilliantly original and enchanting tale’ Sun ‘Wonderful characters make this a great read’ Good Housekeeping ‘Truly unique…unforgettable’ Woman’s Weekly
60 Social Situations and Discussion Starters to Help Teens on the Autism Spectrum Deal with Friendships, Feelings, Conflict and More: Seeing the Big Picture
by Lisa TimmsWritten with both parent and teen in mind, every story in this book outlines a real-life situation that young people on the autism spectrum are likely to encounter. Each story is followed by questions and practical tips for parents on how to initiate constructive discussions. Teens will then be able to transfer these skills into everyday life.
The 7 Day Parent Coach: Halve the stress, double your energy and become a great parent
by Lorraine ThomasBeing a parent is one of the most rewarding, most important jobs you'll ever do in your life - and it's also the most challenging. A growing number of parents are seeking professional help from parent coaches to help them cope with the struggles of family life.Lorraine Thomas, the UK's leading parent coach has written this book based on her extensive experience and expertise. Her approach is unique. She doesn't offer general advice, counselling or therapy, but instead provides a practical framework for parents to focus on solutions to common family problems and develop tailor-made strategies to help achieve them within a manageable timeframe - just 7 days.With accessible advice on the top problems that all parents are faced with, The 7-Day Parent Coach also offers information on: - how to communicate with your children- how to deal with the guilt of being a working parent- how to survive the family evening 'arsenic hours'And much more! This is the essential guide for all twenty-first century parents.
7 Secrets of Raising Girls Every Parent Must Know: From Birth to 18 Onwards
by Judy Reith Justine RobertsPacked with easy-to-follow advice, quotes and tips from parents and daughters, and based on seven timeless secrets, Darling Daughters offers a fresh, positive and practical approach to the pleasures and pitfalls of parenting a daughter from birth onwards.