Glorious, hilarious and life affirming . . . I absolutely loved it' - EMMA HUGHES, author of No Such Thing As Perfect Would you entrust your life choices to someone hell-bent on avoiding theirs? Natasha has everything under control, at least that's what her clients think. As a therapist, she has all the answers but when it comes to her personal life, she seriously needs to start taking her own advice. Still living with her ex-girlfriend, Natasha's messy love life is made up of dates and one-night stands. After all, why would you commit to one person, when there is an endless stream of people waiting for you to swipe right? Besides, people always leave. But when Margot arrives on the scene, everything changes. Flailing between mending long broken relationships and starting new ones, Natasha's walking the line between self-actualisation and self-destruction... With denial no longer an option, it is time for Natasha to take control of her own happiness. ~*~ PRAISE FOR TELL ME EVERYTHING ~*~ 'A captivating read from a truly exciting talent' JUSTIN MYERS, author of The Fake-Up 'Truly joyful and uplifting . . . this is a big-hearted story about what really matters in life: friends, family and love' LUCY DIAMOND, author of Anything Could Happen 'Tell Me Everything is a book that reads like a crush, all summer and exuberance with a tight, intelligent kernel of anxiety at its core' MIKAELLA CLEMENTS & ONJULI DATTA, authors of The View Was Exhausting 'Hilarious, tender and romantic . . . with characters you'll wish were real and an ending that will leave you fully uplifted' CRESSIDA MCLAUGHLIN, author of The Staycation 'It's sweet, sexy, funny and full of adorable characters . . . The kind of book that makes you feel like everything's going to be alright!' MATT CAIN, author of The Secret Life of Albert Entwistle 'Laura Kay's writing is so warm and open-hearted, but also has a dry wit that makes you snort with delighted recognition' LILY LINDON, author of Double Booked
NEW YORK TIMES EDITOR'S PICK • Two best friends. One huge crush. A year that could change everything... A warmhearted, hilarious queer rom-com about what happens when a group of friends are actually brave enough to live the dream and give up their dreary city apartments to buy a house in the country together. • “Real Emily Henry vibes but gay. Joyous, funny, sexy, and romantic—a triumph!”—Kate Sawyer, award-winning author of The Stranding “Buoyant, charming, delectably wistful, and quietly earnest—not to mention, British enough to beguile even the subset of Americans who cuddle up to The Great British Bake Off on a Sunday afternoon.” —Casey McQuiston, The New York Times "A delightful romance, complete with DIY home repair, a beautiful queer found family, and backyard hen.” —Ashley Herring Blake, bestselling author of Astrid Parker Doesn’t Fail El is in a rut. She’s been hiding in the photocopier room at the same dead-end job for longer than she cares to remember, she’s sharing a flat with a girl who leaves passive-aggressive smiley face notes on the fridge about milk consumption and, worst of all, she’s been in unrequited love with her best friend, effortlessly cool lesbian Ray, for years. So when a plan is hatched for El, Ray, and their two other closest friends—newly heartbroken Will and karaoke-and-Twilight-superfan Jamie—to ditch the big city and move out to a ramshackle house on the edge of an English country village, it feels like just the escape she needs. Despite being the DIY challenge of a lifetime, the newly named Lavender House has all the makings of becoming the queer commune of the friends' dreams. (Will has been given a pass as the gang's Token Straight.) But as they start plotting their bright new future and making preparations for a grand housewarming party to thank the surprisingly but wonderfully welcoming community, El is forced to confront her feelings for Ray—the feelings that she’s been desperately trying to keep buried. Is it worth ruining a perfectly good friendship for a chance at love? A VINTAGE ORIGINAL.
The Split has everything I love in a novel. It's hilariously funny, it's so uplifting, and its characters are irresistibly loveable' - BETH O'LEARY 'Full of humour, kindness, cake and a cat, this is the novel to turn to in difficult times' - KATIE FFORDE Following a brutal break up, Ally flees to her dad's house in Sheffield with her ex's cat (who always preferred her anyway). When she realises Emily isn't coming to win back either her or the cat, Ally takes to the sofa to mourn the future she'd planned. After a few days' grace, her dad calls in reinforcements - Ally's old friend and first beard, Jeremy. Reunited, the two find solace in each other's heartbreak and an endless supply of baked goods. But jacked up on sugar and mutual delusion, they concoct a plan to run the half marathon and win back their exes... This seems like the perfect example of their ability to commit and better themselves. But will their exes be waiting at the finish line, or is there a whole new future on the horizon? A brilliant, heart-warming and intensely funny story of love, heartache, friendship and family. Perfect for fans of Marian Keyes and Beth O'Leary. ~*~ PRAISE FOR THE SPLIT ~*~ 'A warm, funny, comforting read with such loveable characters!' - RUTH JONES 'Uplifting, warm and heartfelt, with a cast of engaging characters who quickly became my friends. A feel-good depiction of love, friendship and family, which is very funny, but with moments of true poignancy too. An absolute must-read' - HOLLY MILLER 'It's like meeting Marian Keyes and Dawn O'Porter in a cosy gay pub in Sheffield!' MATT CAIN 'Wise, wonderful and so much fun. I loved it!' - HEIDI SWAIN 'It was pure fun. Heart-warming and adorable' - JULIE COHEN 'It's rare that a book so important to the literary canon is, at the same time, entertaining, heart-warming, and funny' - ANSTEY HARRIS 'I adored The Split - a hilarious but oh-so-relatable tale of how not to handle a break-up. It made me laugh and sigh and head out for a run' - HOLLY HEPBURN 'An absolute JOY from start to finish. If you're after a smart, funny romcom with characters to root for, this is one for you' - RICHARD ROPER 'Fun, sassy and a joy to read. I loved it!' - EMMA COOPER 'Such a lovely and heart-warming book. And it's hilarious! ... You'd be hard pushed to find a better group of characters to spend time with' - SUZANNE EWART Love The Split? Then read Laura Kay's new heartwarming romcom, Making It, available to pre-order now!
Hypocrisy is the 'monkey' on everyone's back. We claim to have 'faith' and then muddle through our days as we struggle with our circumstances, our priorities, our relatives and our sorrows. Or, we worship at the 'foot of self-sufficiency' and struggle to maintain peace and contentment. This book is about the simple, basic, truths of scripture and how to apply faith in Jesus Christ to the realities of life that are common to everyone. This book would be appropriate as a daily devotional. Laura Lapp is an author, speaker, wife and mother. She and her husband have been married for 32 years and have a daughter. Laura has written and recorded for Trans World Radio, and served as a Teaching Director for Community Bible Study: a National, inter-denominational Bible study organization. She also teaches needlework and quilting. Her ministry has always been motivated by 2 Corinthians 1:3-4: "Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort: who comforts us in all our affliction so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God.
„Hylende morsom, opløftende og uimodståelig elskelig.“ – BETH O'LEARY Ally Waters er på tærsklen til de 30, og livet går langt fra efter planen. Arbejdsløs og vraget af kæresten Emily, rejser hun hjem til sin far med Emilys kat under armen (katten foretrak alligevel Ally). Hjemme i Sheffield grubler Ally over, hvordan hun kan vinde sin tabte værdighed – og ekskæreste – tilbage. Redningen viser sig i kraft af barndomsvennen Jeremy, som også er ramt af kærestesorger. Sammen beslutter de at få styr på deres liv. Første skridt er at tilmelde sig det lokale halvmaraton – selv om ingen af dem kan løbe længere end ned for enden af vejen uden at kollapse. Heldigvis lykkes det at rekruttere den sporty, og ikke mindst smukke, Jo som moralsk opbakning ... "Breakup" er en sjov og rørende historie, om hvordan en enkelt begivenhed kan vende et helt liv på hovedet ... og at det måske er helt okay. „Denne velskevne, gribende debut handler om viljestyrke, usikkerhed og masser af kage.“ – DAILY MAIL „En strålende, hjertevarm og intenst morsom romance.“ – BELFAST TELEGRAPH „Kays hyggelige, begavede historier viser komplicerede mennesker og komplicerede forhold.“ – EVENING STANDARD
From This Day On by Janice Kay Johnson Jakob Nilsson has tried to keep his distance from Amy. Like a forbidden temptation, he's always known his weakness where she's concerned. Then an unexpected weekend brings them together. And when the opening of a time capsule reveals a confession that upends Amy's world, nothing is the way it was... But the revelation also means the barriers between Jakob and Amy are gone. Finally, he's free to pursue the woman who has always fascinated him. The challenge now is to convince her to look beyond their past, and consider a future that includes him. Her Road Home by Laura Drake It's not in Samantha Crozier's DNA to ignore the call of the open road. The wind in her hair and the pavement beneath her bike are all she needs. Until she crashes into Widow's Grove and the arms of Nick Pinelli! Nick's gorgeous and pure temptation – one Sam is determined to avoid. But with her motorcycle totalled, she's here for a while. So she comes up with a plan to renovate an abandoned house. Once that's done, she's gone. But the house she's working on is beginning to feel like a home. And it's all because of Nick...
Science communication is a rapidly expanding area and meaningful engagement between scientists and the public requires effective communication. Designed to help the novice scientist get started with science communication, this unique guide begins with a short history of science communication before discussing the design and delivery of an effective engagement event. Along with numerous case studies written by highly regarded international contributors, the book discusses how to approach face-to-face science communication and engagement activities with the public while providing tips to avoid potential pitfalls. This book has been written for scientists at all stages of their career, including undergraduates and postgraduates wishing to engage with effective science communication for the first time, or looking to develop their science communication portfolio.
In 1925, Beatrice Blackwood of the University of Oxford's Pitt Rivers Museum took thirty-three photographs of Kainai people on the Blood Indian Reserve in Alberta as part of an anthropological project. In 2001, staff from the museum took copies of these photographs back to the Kainai and worked with community members to try to gain a better understanding of Kainai perspectives on the images. 'Pictures Bring Us Messages' is about that process, about why museum professionals and archivists must work with such communities, and about some of the considerations that need to be addressed when doing so. Exploring the meanings that historic photographs have for source communities, Alison K. Brown, Laura Peers, and members of the Kainai Nation develop and demonstrate culturally appropriate ways of researching, curating, archiving, accessing, and otherwise using museum and archival collections. They describe the process of relationship building that has been crucial to the research and the current and future benefits of this new relationship. While based in Canada, the dynamics of the 'Pictures Bring Us Messages' project is relevant to indigenous peoples and heritage institutions around the world.
This fascinating guide takes readers on a magical tour through the many ways they can read the future through the mind, body, and spirit-and shows them how to take control of things to come. € Discover which methods of predicting the future can answer life's most perplexing questions € Explore the signs and messages the body reveals about the past, present, and future-and learn the physical methods that inspire divination € Learn how divination methods such as aura and Tarot reading can connect a person with his/her emotions
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