SHORTLISTED: Business Book Awards 2023 - Work & LifeWe've come some way in the fight for equality in the workplace, but we aren't finished yet. Join the women who are finding a powerful new way to lead.In Change Makers, expert leadership coach Katy Murray presents an actionable plan to expand your influence, step forward and make a difference at work. The book shares powerful habits that w...

Elizabeth Bennet has a passion for horses which has led her to pursue the noble cause of rescuing racehorses. Her family supports her passion, but Elizabeth knows that she has limited resources to put toward this venture, which both frustrates and empowers her.At a race in a nearby town, Elizabeth crosses swords with the cruel owner of an injured horse—an altercation that draws the attention of none other than Fitzwilliam Darcy. Inspired by Elizabeth's fiery approach, Fitzwilliam D...

Disguised as a man, Elizabeth Bennet is able to ride and race her horse in nearby Dovetown without her family's knowledge. With the assistance of the head groom from the Meryton Inn, Elizabeth is able to truly be herself... if only for a little while.After an exhilarating race that showcases her remarkable equestrian skills, Elizabeth's deception is in danger of being discovered—how will Meryton society react to her daring secret?But it is the arrival of a certain gentleman...

What happens when mirth turns to murder? When the screams are not from joy, but flesh-ripping pain? Dead Funny is an audacious anthology, featuring tales of terror from some of the brightest lights in UK comedy.Award winners Robin Ince and Johnny Mains team up for this unique exploration of the relationship between comedy and horror to see if they do, as believed, make the most comfortable of bedfellows.Featuring the talents ofMitch Benn, Katy Brand, Neil Edmond, Ri...

Music therapists are trained to use their first study instrument in clinical practice, yet existing literature focuses almost exclusively on the use of piano, basic percussion and voice.This illuminating book brings together international music therapists who use a diverse range of musical instruments in their clinical work: the clarinet, the piano accordion, the flute, the cello, the trumpet and flugelhorn, the bassoon, the violin, the viola, the harp, the guitar, lower brass instr...

Parenting can be chaos, a flurry of trial and error, problem-solving, and tears (of difficulty but also of joy!). Katy Elphinstone, an autistic parent who's experienced herself the wonders and the challenges of raising two children, one of whom is autistic, has taken notes on the 'do's' and 'dont's' of parenting when it comes to neurodivergent children.Supportive and refreshingly direct, Katy's advice can be tailored to you and your child's needs. We know there isn't a 'one size fi...

What happens when you discover that you are autistic later in life? How do you move forward from that point?If you are feeling lost, this is the book for you. Featuring deeply personal stories from the authors and other autistic people in their thirties, forties, fifties and beyond, you will be supported to explore your autistic identity and to learn how to build a 'life hand-picked' for your unique needs.It's time to be happier, healthier, less anxious - and to find the re...

Navigating life as a young autistic person with ADHD isn't always easy. Luckily, Sarah Boon is here to share her own experiences, helping you to explore how autism and ADHD overlap and identify the strategies that will make day-to-day life easier.With chapters focused on adulting, relationships and communication, emotional wellbeing, and mental health, navigating the workplace and more, this book offers practical, tried-and-tested guidance to help you understand your autism and ADH...

Making Hip Hop Theatre is the essential, practical guide to making hip-hop theatre. It features detailed techniques and exercises that can guide creatives from workshops through to staging a performance. If you were inspired by Hamilton, Barber Shop Chronicles, Misty, Black Men Walking or Frankenstein: How to Make a Monster, this is the book for you.Covering vocal technique, use of equipment, mixing, looping, sampling, working with venues and dealing with...

Why is coaching an important approach for ADHDers?Where do I find an ADHD coach that is right for me?How can I advocate for my needs?Coaching can be transformational for ADHDers - especially for the late-diagnosed, when the new discovery can be really overwhelming.This guide demonstrates how integral coaching is to understanding who you are, by reframing challenges through an ADHD lens, and achieving self-validation through a stren...

A royal adventure, a runaway cheddar and two very determined cat detectives! The Call From Buckingham Palace is the action-packed, laugh-out-loud second book in the award-winning Fang & Bang and the Midnight Mouse series, perfect for children aged 4 to 8 who love funny picture books, clever animals and stories full of mischief and mayhem.THE ADVENTURE BEGINS...Back at Lane End Farm, cat detectives Fang & Bang receive an urgent royal summons. The King's grand birthday ball i...

This collection of narratives from autistic adults is structured around their decades of experience of life, covering 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, 60 and 70s+. These are varied and diverse, spanning different continents, genders, sexualities and ethnicities, yet the author highlights the common themes that unite them and skilfully draws out these threads.Each chapter is based on accounts from one age group and includes accounts from people of that age, giving an insight into the history of ...