A woman who was given up for adoption at birth, meets her biological family, only to discover her newfound brother, Scott Peterson, is a killer.Soon after her birth in 1965, Anne was given up for adoption by her mother, Jackie Latham. Welcomed into the well-adjusted Grady family, she lived a happy life. Then, in the late 1990s, she came back into contact with her mother, now Jackie Peterson, and her family—including Jackie's son Scott Peterson and his wife, Laci. An...

Honorable Mention for the Tofte/Wright Children's Book Award of WisconsinSilver Finalist in Children's Fiction for the Midwest Book AwardsSilver Winner in Young Reader Fiction for the Independent Book Publishers Association Benjamin Franklin AwardsTwelve-year-old Clare Burch has just lost the person she loves most in the world. She wonders if her feelings of sorrow and self-blame over her ...

After losing his mom, a struggling thirteen-year-old boy in northern Wisconsin rediscovers the love of baking he once shared with her and decides to audition for the world-famous Marvelous Midwest Kids Baking Championship television show in Chicago. Jack is sure that his new sense of purpose will help him stay out of trouble, so he throws himself into learning the finer points of sprinkles and scones -- and hopefully even mending his broken relationship with his dad.

With Indigenous Métis herbalist LoriAnn Bird as your guide, connect with the ancestral wisdom of over 90 wild edible and medicinal plants from across North America.A purposeful and powerful reference to the lessons, nourishment, healing, and history of our “plant teachers,” Revered Roots shares guidance on exploring, gathering, and reclaiming these long-revered plants as food and medicine. Separated into two sections, LoriAnn first reveals...

Thoughts and inspiration from some of the greatest female writers to challenge, encourage, and develop your writing!In I'm Still Writing, beloved female writers, both past and present, share their thoughts on the joy and struggle of writing. Their words will nurture and challenge your writing, inviting you to dive deeper into your creativity and find power on the page.Author Virginia Ann Byrd has gathered the words and wisdom of women writers—from di...

Meaningful improvement in schools and districts is just small shifts away. How can administrators and teachers work together in ways that lead to significant—and sustained—improvement over time? How can schools accomplish this goal without adding to the work of overstretched educators? This practical guide answers these questions with recommendations for small, practical, powerful shifts that educators can make to their daily practice.In Small Shifts, Meaningfu...

‘Wow! A stunning, nerve-wracking read. So well plotted with so many twists and turns…it kept me guessing until the very last page!’ – Bestselling author Patricia GibneyI don't know what happened to my daughter. Only that she's missing – and I was the last person to see her…My name is Nora Logue. You’ve probably heard of me – most people have.I am the mother of Daisy Logue. Seven years ago, I took her for a walk in the woods. Only I came out...

A love story that will break your heart. Perfect for fans of Karen Swann. ‘Gripping’ Bella ‘We defy you not to have an ugly cry when reading’ Belfast Telegraph ‘A heart-rending tale’ Irish News ‘[A] tale of love’ Sunday Times Ireland Some bonds can never be brokenOne terrible moment changes everything for teenagers Kate and David. Brought togethe...

‘Wow! This book kept me on the edge of my seat and every time I thought I knew what was going to happen there was another fabulous twist. I loved it.’ Reader review ★★★★★‘Well! I HORSED through The Nurse, pure HORSED! Tense, pacey, unputdownable.’ – MARIAN KEYESSomeone is watching her. She just doesn’t know it yet.Nell Sweeney has ...

‘AMAZING’ Marian KeyesI disappeared on a Tuesday afternoon. I was there one minute and the next I was gone. They’ve never found my body…It’s six in the morning during the hottest summer on record when Elizabeth O’Loughlin, out walking her dog, comes across Clare, a victim of a horrific knife attack, clinging onto life at the side of the road.Clare dies minutes later, but not before whispering her haunting last words...

‘The most life-affirming book ever written about death.’ Sandi Toksvig ‘One of the most powerful and helpful books about grief that you will ever read.’ Anita Anand‘Grief is more than the price of love. It is love. We must learn not just to live with it, but to make it welcome.’Catherine Mayer and her mother Anne Mayer Bird were widowed at the start of the Covid-19 pandemic. This is their story of supporting each o...

‘The most life-affirming book ever written about death.’ Sandi Toksvig ‘One of the most powerful and helpful books about grief that you will ever read.’ Anita Anand‘Grief is more than the price of love. It is love. We must learn not just to live with it, but to make it welcome.’Mother and daughter Anne Mayer Bird and Catherine Mayer were widowed within 41 days of each other on the eve of the pandemic, then locked d...