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Moms can always tell when something is wrong. When her son comes home from school quiet and unhappy, she gently asks what happened. To her surprise, he shares that his classmates have been unkind and left him out. Unsure why, she comforts him and reminds him that things can get better. "No Choosing Favorites" is a rhyming story that explores the pain of being excluded and the harm that comes from making favorites. With age-appropriate language and an engaging storyline, it teaches children about diversity, equality, and the importance of kindness and inclusivity.

The Aeolian islands, 2010. Sophia, on the cusp of adulthood, spends a long hot summer with her father in Sicily. There she falls in love for the first time. There she works as her father's amanuensis, typing the novel he dictates, a story about sex and gender divides. There, their relationship fractures. London, Summer 2020. Sophia's father, a 61-year-old novelist who does not feel himself to be a bad or outdated person sits in a large theatre, surrounded by strangers, watching his daughter's first play.

Bored? Not for long! When I'm Bored turns those “nothing to do” moments into fun, adventure, and creativity. Written by seven-year-old Michael Blade with the help of his mom, this cheerful story is packed with simple and exciting ideas—like drawing, playing, reading, and exploring the world around you. It inspires kids to try new activities, find motivation, and see that there is always something to do if you just start looking.

When duty calls, East End girl Minnie Wolton isn’t afraid to do her bit. She’s excited to be joining the ATS girls and although she knows life at the barracks will be tough, she’s not one to quit! She just hopes the other girls are all good sorts. With her husband away fighting, Eileen Ruffel is glad of the break from her unhappy marriage. She just wants to make a success of the ATS girls and maybe find happiness too. Along with the other girls, Minnie and Eileen strike up a firm friendship. The training is hard, but they are determined to prove they are the best new recruits.

The Hourglass of Life is a heartwarming rhyming story that reminds children to make the most of every moment. Using an hourglass as a beautiful metaphor, it shows the value of living in the present, cherishing the people we love, and embracing joy and adventure. Along the way, it encourages kindness, forgiveness, self-care, and the simple but powerful act of loving one another.

From the moment I met Nathan, a widower with two small children, I knew I would do anything for him. Sam and Sienna were both desperate for a mother and I knew I was perfect for them. I would raise them as my own, love them like my own. I would die for them. So when a missing teenager is found lying on the side of the road, my first through is for my precious kids. Are they home? Are they safe?

Blast off on an adventure with the Space Cadets! From beloved children's author-illustrator Alex T. Smith, the bestselling creator of the Claude series and How Winston Delivered Christmas, comes a funny and fast-paced adventure through space! With out-of-this-world narration and sound effects...

Every Halloween, teen girls from the rural Vermont town are going missing. Each year more than the last. Did the teens simply run away from home? Or is something far more sinister at play? With no bodies to be found, it seems as though the teens simply just vanished. At her friend's urging and with only 11 days until Hollow’s Eve, Ava goes to Pine Bend, Vermont to investigate the disappearances.

After being framed for her parent’s death and ending up in an insane asylum, Maya escapes and hopes to settle down in a small town in the middle of nowhere. The small house seems like the perfect place to bury the ghosts of her past, but sometimes, those ghosts refuse to stay dead, and perfect isn’t so perfect after all.

Blackpool, November 1942. Wartime worries fail to dampen the glitz and glamour of the ballroom in the run-up to Christmas. After all, life is for living. Newlywed Pearl's bliss is cut short when her beloved Bernie is called up into the Army. Will dancing at the Tower Ballroom take the edge off her heartache or will it throw temptation her way? Unexpected news of an inheritance presents Joy with a different dilemma. Should she move to Scotland in line with her parents' final wishes or stay in Blackpool to dance with Tommy, the man she loves?

The Little Helpers are doing all they can to look after the environment in their part of the world, and those living in it. The audio collection comprises all eight stories in the series so that children can listen along in school, at home or even at bedtime.

Kindread Souls will keep you guessing as fact and fiction come into question, so trust not the words upon their lips or the color of their eyes. Follow the actions taken and you might just untangle the web of lies that has entangled these children.

In Embracing Life: Understanding Fate (published by WestBow Press), Emeka Obi Anyiam explains and expands on the notion that things are meant to happen in the way they are meant to happen, exactly when they are meant to happen. This book will enhance the listener's knowledge about God’s priorities, and why he created mankind in his image. It will help them understand the difference between fate and destiny from God’s perspective, and demonstrate how aligning their interest with God’s interest will produce love, joy, peace, strength, courage, and endurance.

Thrown together when their plane conks out and a blizzard rolls in, Morgan Scott and her childhood friend Ali Bradford are on a mission to make it from Glasgow to Devon in time for Christmas. The catch? Roads and trains are up the spout, Morgan’s patience is running low, and Ali has had a secret crush on Morgan since forever. But she can keep a lid on over two decades of unrequited love. Particularly when they keep having to share a bed. Absolutely no problem at all.

It’s nineteen years since they stopped speaking to each other, but now Morgan needs to contact her three best friends from school: Paige, Emily and Tiff. Her teenage son wants to meet his dad and Morgan can’t ignore his requests any longer. And Paige, Emily and Tiff all knew what actually happened back then. Even if that was what led to their friendship group falling apart, they’re the only people Morgan can think of who might be able help her find the man who disappeared without a trace before she could tell him she was pregnant.

Who would want to kill the beloved First Daughter of Myanmar? As the case takes multiple unexpected turns, Bella finds herself questioning everyone around her. Foreign affairs, a missing billionaire heir, and a trail of bodies connected to the unstable nation. The truth of this case will have consequences. One that could create a ripple of bloodshed across the globe.

Tout pour être heureuse... À trente-sept ans, Auréliane vit avec Fabien, riche entrepreneur, dans leur superbe maison en Normandie. Derrière le sourire et le bonheur de façade, les coups du mari et le déni de la jeune femme. Elle, l'experte en biochimie marine, aux dix années d'études reléguées au placard pour se dédier à son couple, avait un rêve : commercialiser des algues alimentaires. Il n'est pas trop tard pour le réaliser. Une ultime scène de violence la pousse à tout quitter. Cap sur la Bretagne, Roscoff et le penty de sa grand-mère.

Grâce à l’amour, pourra-t-elle le sauver de lui-même ? La trahison. Aux yeux de Gun, cela a toujours représenté le plus impardonnable des actes. Cependant, alors qu’il tente de ne pas céder aux ténèbres suite à sa rupture avec Kris, il réalise que parfois, il n'y a pas d'autre choix que de sacrifier ce que l'on a de plus cher. Peu à peu, il plonge jusqu'à devenir pleinement Charon, le démon du Styx dont il endosse l'identité en faisant couler le sang au nom de sa rage.

Cambridgeshire – 1942. As a new year begins and the war continues, young Artie Talbot feels trapped. In his heart he longs to fight, like his two brothers, for his king and country but is duty tied to Blackberry Farm. As feelings grow between Artie and Jeanie Salmons, Artie wonders if marriage will help him to finally accept his lot and settle down. Meanwhile, his brother John Talbot must come to terms with the tragic loss of a lost love. Can he overcome his trauma and begin to build a new life for himself and his new born son?

Five original dramas about life, love and death in a cathedral close in Holy Week Cathedrals are at the heart of our cities. Beautiful, imposing and steeped in history, they were once potent symbols of temporal power and technological wonder. But what do they mean to us today? These five linked...