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Conversations on Love

The Sunday Times bestseller exploring relationships, friendship, parenthood and grief, featuring Dolly Alderton, Alain de Botton and more

by Natasha Lunn ...

The inspiring, Sunday Times bestseller celebrating love in all its forms - from romantic relationships and dating to friendship, parenthood, sexuality, heartbreak, grief, and everything in between.FEATURING CONVERSATIONS WITH DOLLY ALDERTON, ALAIN DE BOTTON, PHILIPPA PERRY, ESTHER PEREL, AND MANY MORE.**'I underlined passages on almost every page of this wide-ranging, tender-hearted book' The ... Read more

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The inspiring, Sunday Times bestseller celebrating love in all its forms - from romantic relationships and dating to friendship, parenthood, sexuality, heartbreak, grief, and everything in between.FEATURING CONVERSATIONS WITH DOLLY ALDERTON, ALAIN DE BOTTON, PHILIPPA PERRY, ESTHER PEREL, AND MANY MORE.**'I underlined passages on almost every page of this wide-ranging, tender-hearted book' The
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Glass Half Full: Our Australian Adventure

Sarah Jane's Travel Memoirs Series, #1

by Sarah Jane Butfield ...

Series Book 1 - Sarah Jane's Travel Memoirs Series
Find out what it takes to keep the Glass Half Full, as challenging life events including grief, loss, PTSD and devastating floods, test this expat step-family to their limits.After enduring divorce and numerous child custody battles, Sarah Jane knew that a fresh start in Australia was their only chance of future happiness and that as a family they were making the right decisions. Living the ... Read more

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Find out what it takes to keep the Glass Half Full, as challenging life events including grief, loss, PTSD and devastating floods, test this expat step-family to their limits.After enduring divorce and numerous child custody battles, Sarah Jane knew that a fresh start in Australia was their only chance of future happiness and that as a family they were making the right decisions. Living the
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If Only He’d Told Me

A foster family pushed to the limits

by Mia Marconi ...

Series series HarperTrue Life – A Short Read
The third in a series of true short stories from foster carer Mia Marconi.Brody had been on the at-risk register since birth but was only removed from his alcoholic parents when he reached the age of six. Foster carer Mia Marconi was thrilled when he first arrived – a boy the same age as her son.It can be so bewildering for foster children when they arrive. The older ones are usually withdrawn and ... Read more

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The third in a series of true short stories from foster carer Mia Marconi.Brody had been on the at-risk register since birth but was only removed from his alcoholic parents when he reached the age of six. Foster carer Mia Marconi was thrilled when he first arrived – a boy the same age as her son.It can be so bewildering for foster children when they arrive. The older ones are usually withdrawn and
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Giving up the Ghost

A memoir

by Hilary Mantel ...

‘Like Lorna Sage's Bad Blood … A masterpiece’ RACHEL CUSKAt no. 58 the top of my head comes to the outermost curve of my great-aunt, Annie Connor. Her shape is like the full moon, her smile is beaming; the outer rim of her is covered by her pinny, woven with tiny flowers. It is soft from washing; her hands are hard and chapped; it is barely ten o'clock and she is getting the cabbage on. 'Hello, ... Read more

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‘Like Lorna Sage's Bad Blood … A masterpiece’ RACHEL CUSKAt no. 58 the top of my head comes to the outermost curve of my great-aunt, Annie Connor. Her shape is like the full moon, her smile is beaming; the outer rim of her is covered by her pinny, woven with tiny flowers. It is soft from washing; her hands are hard and chapped; it is barely ten o'clock and she is getting the cabbage on. 'Hello,
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Two Dogs and a Suitcase: Clueless in Charente

Sarah Jane's Travel Memoirs Series, #2

by Sarah Jane Butfield ...

Series Book 2 - Sarah Jane's Travel Memoirs Series
Now with photographs added 28/10/15The title says it all: what we have and where we are. This book, the sequel to Glass Half Full: Our Australian Adventure, follows our French exploits as we endeavour to rebuild our lives in another new country, after spending four and half years in Australia. Our goal, or hope for the immediate future, is to focus positively on the present, so that we can start a ... Read more

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Now with photographs added 28/10/15The title says it all: what we have and where we are. This book, the sequel to Glass Half Full: Our Australian Adventure, follows our French exploits as we endeavour to rebuild our lives in another new country, after spending four and half years in Australia. Our goal, or hope for the immediate future, is to focus positively on the present, so that we can start a
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Fathers and Daughters

Helping girls and their dads build unbreakable bonds - from the bestselling author of Being 14

by Madonna King ...

What do our girls think about their fathers? And what are fathers struggling with when it comes to their relationship with their daughters? The bestselling author of BEING 14 now tackles the complicated father/daughter relationship.Award-winning journalist, author and commentator Madonna King has interviewed over five-hundred girls and many fathers, as well as leading psychologists, school ... Read more

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What do our girls think about their fathers? And what are fathers struggling with when it comes to their relationship with their daughters? The bestselling author of BEING 14 now tackles the complicated father/daughter relationship.Award-winning journalist, author and commentator Madonna King has interviewed over five-hundred girls and many fathers, as well as leading psychologists, school
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Smart Stepmom, The

Practical Steps to Help You Thrive

by Ron L. Deal, Laura Petherbridge ...

The stepmother's role often is ambiguous and underappreciated, and frequently it carries unrealistic expectations. The book answers women's concerns and questions, including: How can I be a caretaker and a key emotional connector in the family if the children don't accept my influence? How shoud I cope with children who are confused about their family and torn between loyalty to their biological ... Read more

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The stepmother's role often is ambiguous and underappreciated, and frequently it carries unrealistic expectations. The book answers women's concerns and questions, including: How can I be a caretaker and a key emotional connector in the family if the children don't accept my influence? How shoud I cope with children who are confused about their family and torn between loyalty to their biological
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Stepmother Love

Ten inspiring stories about the toughest gig in the world

by Sally Collins ...

Ten inspiring stories from the frontline of parenting, including Sara Leonardi-McGrathStepmothers have a bad rap. Who gave Snow White the poisonous apple? Who enslaved Cinderella? Given that one in four Australian families are ‘blended’, it’s time to throw out the wicked stepmother image and give people a genuine account of what it’s like to walk in her shoes.Stepmother Love tells the stories of ... Read more

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Ten inspiring stories from the frontline of parenting, including Sara Leonardi-McGrathStepmothers have a bad rap. Who gave Snow White the poisonous apple? Who enslaved Cinderella? Given that one in four Australian families are ‘blended’, it’s time to throw out the wicked stepmother image and give people a genuine account of what it’s like to walk in her shoes.Stepmother Love tells the stories of
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The Stepmother

A totally gripping psychological thriller with a twist you won’t see coming

by Sheila Bugler ...

'Had more twists than a corkscrew there was always another twist or piece of action that kept my attention. A truly fantastic book!... I couldn't turn the pages fast enough, holding my breath until the nail-biting finale. A must read for psychological thriller fans!' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Talk about a whirlwind of a plot! It's fast-paced and most definitely thrilling... A twisty, twisty tale that ... Read more

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'Had more twists than a corkscrew there was always another twist or piece of action that kept my attention. A truly fantastic book!... I couldn't turn the pages fast enough, holding my breath until the nail-biting finale. A must read for psychological thriller fans!' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Talk about a whirlwind of a plot! It's fast-paced and most definitely thrilling... A twisty, twisty tale that
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What to Expect for First-Time Moms: The Ultimate Beginners Guide While Expecting, Everything You Need to Know for a Healthy Pregnancy, Labor, Childbirth, and Newborn - A New Mom’s Survival Handbook

by Heidi Oster ...

Pregnancy is an amazing time of life. As a new first-time mother, you may be anxious and confused about what to expect. This guidebook is going to provide you with the information you need to know for every step of your pregnancy.Inside this guidebook, we are going to explore everything that you need to know, week-by-week, for your first pregnancy. Some of the topics that we will look at in this ... Read more

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Pregnancy is an amazing time of life. As a new first-time mother, you may be anxious and confused about what to expect. This guidebook is going to provide you with the information you need to know for every step of your pregnancy.Inside this guidebook, we are going to explore everything that you need to know, week-by-week, for your first pregnancy. Some of the topics that we will look at in this
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A Step Up for Stepfamilies

by Marcia Watts ...

Being in a stepfamily is different from other family types. It just is.Anyone on the journey of becoming or being in a stepfamily knows that stepfamily life is complex. Members can often feel isolated, misunderstood and unrecognised.Who do we talk to about our struggles?Who understands the unique challenges we face and can validate our often very conflicted feelings?Who and where do we turn to for ... Read more

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Being in a stepfamily is different from other family types. It just is.Anyone on the journey of becoming or being in a stepfamily knows that stepfamily life is complex. Members can often feel isolated, misunderstood and unrecognised.Who do we talk to about our struggles?Who understands the unique challenges we face and can validate our often very conflicted feelings?Who and where do we turn to for
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Part-Time Working Mummy

From The Sunday Times Bestselling Author of The Power in You

by Rachaele Hambleton ...

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERWant to know the truth about what life is like as a mum and step-mum with a chaotic patchwork family?This book is everything I've been through that's made me who I am, plus the lessons I've learned from many mistakes. I hope that it will make you laugh as well as give you strength to keep going when times get tough. After all, we are all in this together...Rachaele, aka ... Read more

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THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERWant to know the truth about what life is like as a mum and step-mum with a chaotic patchwork family?This book is everything I've been through that's made me who I am, plus the lessons I've learned from many mistakes. I hope that it will make you laugh as well as give you strength to keep going when times get tough. After all, we are all in this together...Rachaele, aka
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Be a Great Step-Parent

A practical guide to parenting in a blended family

by Suzie Hayman ...

Written by the UK's number one parenting counsellor, Be a Great Step Parent: Teach Yourself is a practical guide to coping with the many issues faced by the blended family and deriving a positive relationship with your family members. It is full of straightforward and easy-to-follow advice that anyone can act on, with plenty of emotional support for you in times of need. It covers not just all the ... Read more

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Written by the UK's number one parenting counsellor, Be a Great Step Parent: Teach Yourself is a practical guide to coping with the many issues faced by the blended family and deriving a positive relationship with your family members. It is full of straightforward and easy-to-follow advice that anyone can act on, with plenty of emotional support for you in times of need. It covers not just all the
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The Shop Girl's Soldier

A heart-warming family saga set during WWI and WWII

by Karen Dickson ...

****Don't miss Karen Dickson's brand new family saga The Dressmaker's Secret – out in paperback and eBook now**AS WAR APPROACHES, WILL HER LOVE GUIDE HIM HOME?**‘An exciting, fresh and talented new voice – a five-star read!’ CAROL RIVERS, author of Molly’s Christmas OrphansSouthampton, 1905.Ellie-May and Jack have been inseparable since birth. They are best friends, having grown up together on the ... Read more

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****Don't miss Karen Dickson's brand new family saga The Dressmaker's Secret – out in paperback and eBook now**AS WAR APPROACHES, WILL HER LOVE GUIDE HIM HOME?**‘An exciting, fresh and talented new voice – a five-star read!’ CAROL RIVERS, author of Molly’s Christmas OrphansSouthampton, 1905.Ellie-May and Jack have been inseparable since birth. They are best friends, having grown up together on the
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Be the Dad She Needs You to Be

The Indelible Imprint a Father Leaves on His Daughter's Life

by Kevin Leman ...

From the New York Times best-selling author of Have a New Kid by Friday comes a call to dads to step up to the plate and become the loving, actively engaged father that a daughter needs for life and relational success.The relationship that matters most to your daughter isn't always the one with her mother—sometimes it's the one with you, Dad. Her self-esteem, choices, behavior, character, and even ... Read more

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From the New York Times best-selling author of Have a New Kid by Friday comes a call to dads to step up to the plate and become the loving, actively engaged father that a daughter needs for life and relational success.The relationship that matters most to your daughter isn't always the one with her mother—sometimes it's the one with you, Dad. Her self-esteem, choices, behavior, character, and even
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There's No Such Thing As 'Naughty'

The groundbreaking guide for parents with children aged 0-5

by Kate Silverton ...

THE #1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER'This book has changed my life' Joe Wicks'As a parenting support book this is in a class of its own . . . It is perhaps the most helpful book for parents of children of any age' Professor Peter Fonagy, CEO Anna Freud National Centre for Children & Families'This is a book that will change lives' Dr Suzanne Zeedyk, Infant Psychologist'This book is... ... Read more

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THE #1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER'This book has changed my life' Joe Wicks'As a parenting support book this is in a class of its own . . . It is perhaps the most helpful book for parents of children of any age' Professor Peter Fonagy, CEO Anna Freud National Centre for Children & Families'This is a book that will change lives' Dr Suzanne Zeedyk, Infant Psychologist'This book is...
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Surviving and Thriving in Stepfamily Relationships

What Works and What Doesn't

by Patricia L. Papernow ...

Surviving and Thriving in Stepfamily Relationships draws on current research, a wide variety of clinical modalities, and thirty years of clinical work with stepfamily members to describe the special challenges stepfamilies face. The book presents the concept of "stepfamily architecture" and the five challenges it creates, and delineates three different levels of strategies—psychoeducation, ... Read more

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Surviving and Thriving in Stepfamily Relationships draws on current research, a wide variety of clinical modalities, and thirty years of clinical work with stepfamily members to describe the special challenges stepfamilies face. The book presents the concept of "stepfamily architecture" and the five challenges it creates, and delineates three different levels of strategies—psychoeducation,
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The Evil Stepmother Speaks

A Guide for Stepfamilies Who Want to Love and Laugh

by Barbara Goldberg ...

Finally, the classic fairy tale is retold from the stepmother perspective. You will laugh and cry as the "Evil" stepmother travels on her journey to find the magic potion that will blend her family. Here is the book that tells the stepmother specific tactics and strategies on how to attain a happy family. The story starts like this... Once upon a time, in a family down the street, there was a King ... Read more

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Finally, the classic fairy tale is retold from the stepmother perspective. You will laugh and cry as the "Evil" stepmother travels on her journey to find the magic potion that will blend her family. Here is the book that tells the stepmother specific tactics and strategies on how to attain a happy family. The story starts like this... Once upon a time, in a family down the street, there was a King
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If Only I'd Known

How to Outsmart Narcissists, Set Guilt-Free Boundaries, and Create Unshakeable Self-Worth

by Chelsey Brooke Cole ...

This therapist-written and recommended 3-part book will give you the insights and strategies to understand the inner workings of a narcissist, heal from narcissistic abuse, and experience sustainable post-traumatic growth.In relationships, have you ever found yourself:Feeling like something is "off," but not being able to explain why?Leaving conversations feeling more confused than when you ... Read more

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This therapist-written and recommended 3-part book will give you the insights and strategies to understand the inner workings of a narcissist, heal from narcissistic abuse, and experience sustainable post-traumatic growth.In relationships, have you ever found yourself:Feeling like something is "off," but not being able to explain why?Leaving conversations feeling more confused than when you
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The Complete Anne of Green Gables Collection

by L.M. Montgomery ...

This book contains several HTML tables of contents. The first table of contents (at the very beginning of the ebook) lists the titles of all novels included in this volume. By clicking on one of those titles you will be redirected to the beginning of that work, where you'll find a new TOC that lists all the chapters and sub-chapters of that specific work. Here you will find the Anne of Green ... Read more

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This book contains several HTML tables of contents. The first table of contents (at the very beginning of the ebook) lists the titles of all novels included in this volume. By clicking on one of those titles you will be redirected to the beginning of that work, where you'll find a new TOC that lists all the chapters and sub-chapters of that specific work. Here you will find the Anne of Green
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Building Love Together in Blended Families

The 5 Love Languages and Becoming Stepfamily Smart

by Gary Chapman, Ron Deal ...

Create a Loving and Safe Environment for Your Blended FamilyBlended families face unique challenges, and sadly, good intentions aren’t always enough. With so many complex relationships involved, all the normal rules for family life change, even how you apply something as simple as the five love languages.That’s why Gary Chapman, the bestselling author of The 5 Love Languages® andnational expert on ... Read more

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Create a Loving and Safe Environment for Your Blended FamilyBlended families face unique challenges, and sadly, good intentions aren’t always enough. With so many complex relationships involved, all the normal rules for family life change, even how you apply something as simple as the five love languages.That’s why Gary Chapman, the bestselling author of The 5 Love Languages® andnational expert on
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The Smart Stepfamily

Seven Steps to a Healthy Family

by Ron Deal ...

**OVER 100,000 COPIES SOLDDiscover the Keys to a Healthy Stepfamily**Leading stepfamily expert Ron L. Deal reveals the seven fundamental steps to blended family success and provides practical, realistic solutions to the issues you face as a stepfamily. Whether married or soon-to-be-married, you'll discover how to● solve the everyday puzzles of stepparenting and stepchildren relationships● ... Read more

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**OVER 100,000 COPIES SOLDDiscover the Keys to a Healthy Stepfamily**Leading stepfamily expert Ron L. Deal reveals the seven fundamental steps to blended family success and provides practical, realistic solutions to the issues you face as a stepfamily. Whether married or soon-to-be-married, you'll discover how to● solve the everyday puzzles of stepparenting and stepchildren relationships●
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The Parent-Child Dance

Strategies and Techniques for Staying One Step Ahead

by Ronald A. Kotkin, PhD, Aubrey H. Fine, EdD ...

A unique manual to raising a child—for parents everywhere—using the metaphor of dance to provide expert, comforting advice.Having children and raising a family should be the greatest joy in one’s life, but it is a role that requires tremendous responsibility and patience. As parents, our job is to provide a strong foundation for our children, so that they can eventually grow up to become self ... Read more

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A unique manual to raising a child—for parents everywhere—using the metaphor of dance to provide expert, comforting advice.Having children and raising a family should be the greatest joy in one’s life, but it is a role that requires tremendous responsibility and patience. As parents, our job is to provide a strong foundation for our children, so that they can eventually grow up to become self
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How to Entertain, Distract, and Unplug Your Kids

Tricks, Tools, and Spontaneous Screen-Free Activities

by Matthew Jervis ...

A fun and practical guide to keeping kids engaged and off your phone.Face it. Your kids don’t want you around ALL the time! As much as you’d like to build that go-cart or that amazing tree house for them, you also need a little time for yourself!Sure, we’d all like to hand our kids the phone when things get tough, but down deep we know that screen time will not build world leaders. So how does a ... Read more

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A fun and practical guide to keeping kids engaged and off your phone.Face it. Your kids don’t want you around ALL the time! As much as you’d like to build that go-cart or that amazing tree house for them, you also need a little time for yourself!Sure, we’d all like to hand our kids the phone when things get tough, but down deep we know that screen time will not build world leaders. So how does a
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