One of the New York Times’ 20 Books to Read in 2020“A tonic . . . Splendid . . . A respite . . . A summer cocktail of a book.”—Washington Post“Unforgettable . . . Behind her brilliantly witty and uplifting message is a remarkable vulnerability and candor that reminds us that we are not alone in our struggles—and that we can, against all odds, get through them.”—Lori Gottlieb, N...

Madam, you being young, handsome, rich, and virtuous, I hope you will not cast away those gifts of Nature, Fortune, and Heaven, upon a Person which cannot merit you? L. Happy. Let me tell you, that Riches ought to be bestowed on such as are poor, and want means to maintain themselves; and Youth, on those that are old; Beauty, on those that are ill-favoured; and Virtue, on those that are vicious: So that if I should place my gifts rightly, I must Marry one that's poor, old, ill-favoured, an...

An inspirational memoir from New York Times bestselling author Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York, who, after hitting rock bottom, gathered the strength to put her life back together.More than a year ago my life was so off course that I wondered whether I would ever be able to find my way back. I was broken and lost, not even sure where I was, but out of this emotional barrenness I knew I had to find me. And so, I took a journey to find mysel...

"I do not merely rise above old wrongs; I deny them their reality. I sever my connections to darker times and circumstances. I take people with a fresh eye and an open heart, as they come to me today. Their old dossiers have expired. Our new story has yet to be written."With the characteristic candor and down-to-earth charm that have won our admiration and our hearts, Sarah Ferguson The Duchess of York shares the hard-won lessons that have helped her work ...

Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex’s first children’s book, The Bench, beautifully captures the special relationship between father and son, as seen through a mother’s eyes. The book’s storytelling and illustration give us snapshots of shared moments that evoke a deep sense of warmth, connection, and compassion.This is your benchWhere you’ll witness great joy.From here you will restSee the growth of our boy.

The lamp was beginning to burn low; so was the fire. But neither of the two people in the room seemed to notice anything. The Professor had got upon his discovery again, and once there, no man living could check him. He had flung his arms across the table towards his companion, and the hands, with the palms turned upwards, marked every word as he uttered it, thumping the knuckles on the table here, shaking some imaginary disbeliever there—and never for a moment quiet—such old, lean, shrive...

The novel likely revolves around the life and experiences of an Irish girl, exploring her journey, challenges, and relationships. Given the time period in which it was written, "Only an Irish Girl" may touch upon themes such as immigration, identity, and social class, as well as the cultural and political landscape of Ireland during the 19th century.As with much of Duchess's work, "Only an Irish Girl" may offer readers a blend of romance, drama, and social commentary, drawing upon the auth...

A Kingdom Without Borders. A Throne for 350 Million Diasporans.The Royal Diaspora Monarchy reimagines kingship for a world no longer defined by territorial boundaries. Authored by HRM King Clyde Rivers and HRG Duke Patrick Businge, this landmark work introduces a new vision of monarchy rooted not in conquest, politics, or land ownership—but in ancestry, dignity, civility, and shared human origin.Centred on Africa as the birthplace of humanity, the ...

Some of the groundbreaking and most beloved horror books in the history of literature were written by women. This collection honors their immense influence on the genre of the macabre, supernatural, and spine-chilling horror. Do women have natural capability to transform unique ideas, psychological nuances and social commentary in a way people can comprehend the layered message as well as experience the masterfully concocted dread? Is it their innate connection to the inexplicable fear and...

This is the only authentic autobiography of the Grand Duchess Anastasia Nicholaevna, fourth daughter of the late Emperor Nicholas II and the late Empress Alexandra Feodorovna of Russia.The Grand Duchess Anastasia furnishes authentic information and many previously unpublished details concerning the life of the Imperial Family and suite from the days of her childhood to the date of the murder of her parents and other members of her Family in Ekaterinburg on the night of July 16-17, ...

What Makes a Great Weight-Loss Success Story?OVER 70 REAL WOMEN AND MEN (INCLUDING A FEW CELEBRITIES!) SHARE THEIR STORIES AND STRATEGIES FOR FINDING A HEALTHIER LIFEIf you've ever admired a friend, colleague, or relative who has lost weight and wondered, "How did they do it?", this is the book you've been waiting for.In Start Living, Start Losing, Weight Watchers, a global leader in weight management, brings you some of its best-ever and most inspiring stories of mo...