A Sunday Times bestseller: the unflinching, raw and utterly hilarious book about parenthood that everyone should read 'Very, very, very funny' JO BRAND 'Bloody hilarious' CARIAD LLOYD 'Full of honesty, heart and humour' JASON MANFORD 'Raw, honest and hilarious' ROSIE RAMSAY 'Refreshingly honest' ROMESH RANGANATHAN 'Consistently funny and life affirming' JOSH WIDDICOMBE 'I want my daughters to read this book' SINDHU VEE My Child and Other Mistakes is the honest lowdown on Motherhood and all its grisly delights, asking the questions no one wants to admit to asking themselves - do I want a child? Do I have a favourite? Do I wish I hadn't had one and spent the money on a kitchen island instead? Stand-up comic, broadcaster and actress Ellie Taylor is relatable, clever and interested in how women can have it all. Her honest, hilarious and moving account of the whys and hows of having a baby makes perfect reading for expectant mothers and fathers everywhere, as well as those who've been there, done that, and wonder how on earth they did. In this very funny book she writes candidly about her own personal experience exploring the decision to have a baby when she doesn't even like them, the importance of cheese during pregnancy, why she took hair straighteners to the labour ward, plus the apocalyptic newborn days, childcare, work and the inevitable impact on life and love and most importantly, her breasts. READERS ARE LOVING MY CHILD AND OTHER MISTAKES ***** 'Should be given out by health visitors to new moms' ***** 'It's like Ellie dove into my brain and wrote about my own personal experience of motherhood' ***** 'The comfort I took knowing I'm not alone has been like therapy!' ***** 'I have recommended it to all my child raising friends.' ***** 'An absolute must read
Fred Cox, a young soldier in the East Surrey Regiment, was taken prisoner by the Japanese at the fall of Singapore in February 1942. The next three and a half years were spent in a series of PoW camps, notably in Thailand working on the aptly named Death Railway. Fortunately he was not one of the 12,000 Allied prisoners who perished as a result of extreme maltreatment, starvation or disease, but his health, both physical and psychological, was seriously affected. After liberation, whilst in hospital in Ceylon, Fred was nursed by Joan whom he married. Advised by the doctors to face his horrific experiences, he and Joan spent the winter of 1946 1947 getting his story down on paper. Seventy years on, sadly after his death, Faith, Hope and Rice, (which were what sustained Fred through his ordeal) can now be shared with a wider audience. Readers cannot fail to be moved by the author's and his comrades' inspiring courage and resilience in the face of extreme adversity and ever present death.
“The harrowing story of the brutality and cruelty of life in a Japanese POW camp has been told in many books but this is a novel and sensitive presentation.” —Firetrench Differing in a number of respects from other moving POW accounts, this book covers the experiences of twenty-two servicemen from the Army, Royal Navy, RAF and volunteer forces who were held captive in numerous locations through South East Asia including Thailand, Burma, Hong Kong, the Spice Islands and Japan itself. Some had to endure the inhumane conditions during hazardous journeys on the hellships and all suffered appalling cruelty, starvation, disease and prolonged degradation on an epic scale. Yet these were the fortunate ones—many thousands perished and their graves were unmarked. The book also examines the differing mental and physical effects that the prisoners’ captors’ cruel treatment had on them. The author’s handling of the “legacy” of their experiences during the post-war years makes this moving book particularly important. For a full understanding of this dreadful aspect of the Second World War, A Cruel Captivity is a must-read. “Ellie Taylor has produced a poignant tale of not only the suffering of these men but of the comradeship that sustained the survivors. The work has been well researched and help was received from the Imperial War Museum, Java FEPOW club and the Thai Burma Railway Centre.” —The Army Rumour Service (ARRSE)
Warning: contains sexual violence A story told against a backdrop of 1990s Dublin and into the new millennium - one of enduring friendship. This is the darker side of love. A tale of two young women who meet through their love of music and the A Cappella group that they're both members of. For one (Georgie), life is simple, it's for the taking and everything seems to come so easy. She meets a handsome solicitor, falls in love and the future is wide open. What could go wrong? For the other (Karen), life is anything but simple. Plagued by insecurities and uncertainty, A Cappella is, in essence, a tale of one girl's quest to forge an identity and find the path in life that she feels destined to follow. However, her fascination with a musician called Mark Crowley, leads her down a dark path and it's not long before he reveals his true colours. Ultimately, Karen discovers she's pregnant after a drunk assault which forces her to part ways with the infamous Mark. Fearful that another man will end up raising his child, Mark makes a hasty, ill-considered attempt at abducting Karen. When that fails, he resorts to a heinous attempt on her life, instead. His actions have devastating consequences.
Ils ressentent autant d’attirance que de colère l’un pour l’autre : ça promet des étincelles ! La Fratrie, Maïa ne la connaît que trop bien. Et pour cause : elle est la fille du chef de ce groupe mafieux surpuissant implanté aux États-Unis. Mais son père est mort et elle s’apprête à épouser Taylor, un homme sans histoires, espérant ainsi tourner la page de ce volet sombre de son existence. C’est alors que débarque Mikko, l’ancien bras droit du père de Maïa. Lors de la cérémonie, au moment de la traditionnelle phrase « Si quelqu’un a une raison de s’opposer à ce mariage, qu’il parle maintenant ou se taise à jamais ! », il se manifeste sans ciller et avertit Maïa : Taylor n’est pas celui qu’elle croit. Maïa se voit contrainte de collaborer avec Mikko pour piéger Taylor, sans pour autant avoir toutes les cartes en main. Commence alors un dangereux manège dans lequel la jeune femme a du mal à démêler le vrai du faux. Est-elle prête à retourner dans l’arène d’un monde qu’elle s’était résolue à fuir ? Ce double jeu est le prix de la liberté pour Maïa. Mais tout se complique davantage quand la tension qu’elle ressent en présence de Mikko se mêle à l’équation, et vient la troubler plus que tout le reste… *** On ne se quitte pas des yeux, on se sonde. Je suis certain qu’elle se pose les mêmes questions. Je vois les réactions de son corps quand je le frôle, je ne suis ni stupide ni aveugle. En contractant mes abdominaux, je m’assieds pour lui faire de la place, et pose mes coudes sur mes genoux. Je fais alors défiler les suggestions. – Je peux te poser une question ? demande-t-elle, curieuse. Et c’est reparti pour l’interrogatoire. J’espère qu’on va un jour cesser de parler de Mancini, il occupe depuis plus de quatre ans mes pensées, je n’ai pas envie de continuer à justifier de ses actes. Je hoche la tête pour seule réponse tandis qu’elle s’installe à côté de moi. – Le tatouage que tu as dans le dos, tu l’as fait pour… Elle ne finit pas sa question. Visiblement, ça la gêne. Je prends donc les devants en tournant mon visage vers le sien pour confirmer ce qu’elle s’imagine. La tulipe double tardive a toujours été la fleur préférée de Maïa. Quand j’ai voulu la marquer sur ma peau, l’avoir avec moi jusqu’à mon dernier souffle, c’est ce qui m’a traversé l’esprit. – Pour toi, réponds-je le plus naturellement du monde, comme si c’était une évidence. Comme toute bonne fan, Maïa mettait de la tulipe dans tout et n’importe quoi : ses cahiers, ses draps, sa tapisserie… À 18 ans, elle s’en est même fait tatouer une à l’intérieur du poignet. Il m’était impossible de voir cette fleur sans penser à elle. – C’est… – Fou, réponds-je. Ses yeux s’embuent d’émotion et une perle salée s’échappe de son œil bicolore. Je lève ma main pour l’essuyer de mon pouce avant de prendre son menton entre mes doigts. La moindre parcelle de sa peau que je frôle se pare de chair de poule. Sa respiration se coupe dans l’attente de mes gestes. Parce que j’ai toujours privilégié les actes à la parole. More than Anything, de Ellie Jade, histoire intégrale
This hit Broadway musical retrospective celebrates the life and times of Ellie Greenwich, whose doo-wop sounds skyrocketed to the top of the 60s charts. The story of Ellie's rise to fame and fortune is punctuated with the virtual hit parade of her music: "Chapel of Love," "Da Doo Ron Ron," "Be My Baby," "Hanky Panky," Do Wah Diddy Diddy," "And Then He Kissed Me," and, of course, the title song, "Leader of the Pack.
We've set the stage, created the characters, and fashioned a world full of twists and turns. Now it's your turn to sit back and immerse yourself in this incredible series. Each episode weaves the characters and storylines of ten standalone novels together to give you an epic crossover series. We've left you breadcrumbs, tidbits of information intertwined throughout our stories. Can you find them? Can you collect the clues we've left and become part of The Collective and solve the case? Season One - No one is safe as a killer goes on a killing spree. Will The Collective stop him in time? Will you? Featured authors in order of appearance- Riley Edwards, Erin Trejo, Ellie Masters, Elias Raven, Chris Genovese, and Carver Pike. WORK. EAT. SLEEP. REPEAT. Since her husband's death, Sally Levenson's life is dull and monotonous. She's the county Coroner, and while the dead reveal their secrets on the exam table, she hides from the living. But hiding isn't working anymore. Sally is trapped in a bland, colorless existence. She can't breathe! She's suffocating and wants more, whatever that might be. When the dark and mysterious Derek Lemark enters her world, he opens doors to new possibilities, reveals dark desires, and challenges her to take a second chance on life. He dares her to breathe again, and promises...more. But what he offers comes at a price. Sally must choose: take the next step, or speak the one word which will end everything before it even begins. Part Two of Learning to Breathe will release in July 11, 2017. In the meantime, please enjoy the next episode in The Collective Series, Shadow & Flame, by Elias Raven which will release May 16, 2017 The Collective Series -Season One reading order Unbroken, Riley Edwards 4.4.17 Iron Claw MC, Erin Trejo 4.18.17 Learning to Breathe, Ellie Masters 5.2.17 Shadow & Flame, Elias Raven 5.16.17 Quills and Daggers, Chris Genovese 5.30.17
Son trône de Président ne tient qu’à un fil. Elle est l’une des filles du club adverse. Et si l’interdit ne demandait qu’à être bravé ? Jiro, homme aussi énigmatique que sombre, chérit son trône du Japan Motors Club. Mais pour sauver sa peau, une mutinerie interne le contraint à fuir. Gravement blessé, il parvient à se réfugier chez les Devious Souls, dirigé par son jumeau Hiro. Soigné par India, jeune femme au tempérament de feu, il se remet doucement sur pied. Entre eux, c’est électrique, volcanique, interdit... mais surtout très dangereux. Attention, le Japan Motors Club veille, bien décidé à finir le travail, quitte à éliminer tous ceux et celles qui se mettront sur son chemin...
Kristin Clark, a beloved elementary school teacher, discovers the power of a single disapproving voice. Her lifestyle brought into question, and false accusations made by one student's father, sees Kristin suspended from her position and her career in potential ruin. How can she win when it's her word against his?Ex Michelin Star chef, Taylor O'Connell, has sworn off relationships with women who aren't honest and open about their sexuality. Happy in her unconventional day job, and rediscovering her love for cooking, Taylor is making small steps in an attempt to move forward from recent heartbreak.When the two women's worlds intersect, the reality of their situations quickly diminishes the unexpected attraction they feel for each other. Kristin's need to be discreet, and Taylor's need for openness, defies compatibility. Will the fear and ignorance of others shape their futures, or will they fight for the right to live and love on their own terms?
Amateur sleuth Sloan Krause delves into a murderous winter wonderland in another delightful mystery from cozy writer Ellie Alexander, Without a Brew. It's winter in the Bavarian village of Leavenworth, Washington, which for local brewmaster Sloan Krause means lots of layers, pine and citrus-flavored craft beers, and getting the new guest rooms at Nitro into pristine condition before visitors flood in for IceFest—a local tradition filled with fireworks, ice carving, and winter games of all varieties. But Sloan and her boss Garrett quickly learn that being brewkeepers turned innkeepers may not be as idyllic as it sounded. While one couple staying with them seems completely smitten, a flashy group arrives in the evening demanding rooms. Sloan and Garrett are less than impressed, but agree to rent to them anyway. The night takes a turn when brewery patron Liv Paxton finishes her frothy pint and, with no previous plan for an overnight stay in Leavenworth, eagerly takes Sloan up on the offer of sanctuary from the snow—until she has a strange run in with some locals and the other guests. Sloan could be imagining things, but when Liv's room is found trashed the next morning, a hateful message painted on her car, and Liv herself is nowhere to be found, Sloan is convinced another mystery is brewing. With many of the potential suspects hunkering down under Nitro's roof, she knows her co-workers and friends won't be safe until she serves up the killer a hoppy pint of justice.
Willow Daniels has a heart of gold and is willing to help anyone who needs it. When she helps Ethan McCormick one snowy night, she may have made the biggest mistake of her life. Trapped by a winter storm in a tiny North Yorkshire village, Willow is forced to re-evaluate everything she believes in and wonders if anyone is truly who they seem. Fate may have brought her to Ethan, but as danger closes in, she must draw on strengths she never knew she possessed in order to protect the man she has grown to love. Protection—not only against Ethan's worst enemy but also against himself.
Ageism at Work looks at how ageism plays out in the labour market and how it intersects with sexism from the perspective of both older workers and employers.
There seemed to be almost a conspiracy of Southern female writers to render the cult of friendship between women of the South invincible and unassailable. Where were the books about what happened when the sisterhood failed? Were there no stories about the times it all went terribly, horribly wrong?' ' Chapter 10, Southern Girls with Big VocabulariesDella, Tessa, Lelia and Bea were best friends from kindergarten or first grade until their senior year of high school. But 'eleven years, seven months, seventeen days' before Tessa's thirtieth birthday, something terrible happened. On Tessa's thirtieth birthday, she receives a call from Bea asking Tessa to do the one thing she has dreaded most'¦ come home.Set primarily in Richmond, Virginia, this coming of age story spans 25 years of pop-culture references, conflicts of Catholic sex-ed, and meditations on misery, as it alternates between the story of four childhood friends unknowingly headed toward tragedy, and portraits of the women they become.
THE NINETEENTH CLIFFEHAVEN NOVEL BY SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR ELLIE DEAN Cliffehaven, 1946. The war is over and those who have spent years fighting behind enemy lines are finally coming home. Peggy Reilly is over the moon that her husband Jim is safely back from Burma. But after the horrors he has endured, adjusting to life at Beach View won't be easy. Can he and Peggy find a way through? Meanwhile evacuee Ruby Clark has much to contend with when her estranged mother turns up, having completed a long prison sentence. There's huge heartache still to come for Ruby, and she will need her Beach View family more than ever. Will the sanctuary of home give them each the strength they need to face the challenges ahead?
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