Women's Wages by Edward Cadbury, Marie Cecile Matheson, and George Shann is a pioneering early 20th-century study that investigates the economic and social conditions of working women in England, particularly in Birmingham. Drawing on detailed research, interviews, and statistical analysis, the book explores the wages, hours, and living conditions of women employed in various industries, including metalworking, clothing, and food production. The authors examine the factors contributing to ...

In this instant New York Times Bestseller, Geoff Smart and Randy Street provide a simple, practical, and effective solution to what The Economist calls “the single biggest problem in business today”: unsuccessful hiring. The average hiring mistake costs a company $1.5 million or more a year and countless wasted hours. This statistic becomes even more startling when you consider that the typical hiring success rate of managers is only 50 percent.The silver lining is that “w...

The astonishing #1 bestselling story of a boy who survived the war by hiding in the Polish forestMaxwell Smart was eleven years old when his entire family was killed before his eyes. He might have died along with them, but his mother selflessly ordered him to save himself. Alone in the forest, he dug a hole in the ground for shelter and foraged for food in farmers’ fields. His clothes in rags and close to starvation, he repeatedly escaped death at the hands of Nazi...

Elizabeth Smart’s passionate fictional account of her intense love-affair with the poet George Barker, described by Angela Carter as ‘Like MADAME BOVARY blasted by lightning … A masterpiece’.One day, while browsing in a London bookshop, Elizabeth Smart chanced upon a slim volume of poetry by George Barker – and fell passionately in love with him through the printed word. Eventually they communicated directly and, as a result of Barker’s impecunious circumstances, Elizabeth Smart fl...

A self-made billionaire must take to the altar to claim his heir in this sizzling marriage of convenience pregnancy romance by Michelle Smart.Christian Markos swapped the streets of Athens for the world’s top boardrooms. Now, with enough riches to indulge his every whim, there’s only one luxury he can’t buy: stunning, sensual Alessandra Mondelli. His best friend’s sister is strictly off-limits…until their forbidden attraction consumes them both one night, leaving i...

Bunny, Monkey, and the rest of the forest friends are back and funnier than ever in this follow-up to Jamie Smart's Bunny vs. Monkey**, perfect for fans of** Dog Man and Invader Zim**.**Since crash-landing his rocket on planet Earth, Monkey has been causing absolute mayhem! Between Monkey’s unreliable inventions and world domination schemes, Bunny and the rest of the fore...

Their passion: unrivaled.Her revelation: unforgettable!Orla O’Reilly knew the father of her precious three-year-old son must be out there somewhere. But after a car accident left her with amnesia, she’s unable to recall his name. Until Tonino arrives at her sister’s wedding, and suddenly it comes flooding back. Their connection…and his betrayal…Billionaire Tonino is astounded by Orla’s return. The memory of their short but intense affair has never l...

From enemies-to-lovers, to wedding night passion, to life-changing consequences… This sparkling romance from Michelle Smart has it all!A marriage built on a lie…until her pregnancy test confirms the truth!Claudia Buscetta is swept off her feet by Ciro Trapani. Their wedding night is everything she dreamed of—but then she overhears Ciro’s confession: the marriage was his way of avenging his father. Heartbroken Claudia prepares to walk away from him ...

"Nothing in life comes free, cariño."Charley Cazorla strides uninvited into the exclusive Barcelona party, steeling herself against facing her soon-to-be ex-husband. With her dreams for the children's center that she's dedicated her new life to slipping away, proud and powerful Raul is Charley's last hope.Except Charley underestimates the depth of Raul's fury toward her. In return for saving her business, the suave Spaniard demands his own brand of payment:...

THE HEIR'S CHOICE: MISTRESS OR WIFE?Breaking news: From the depths of the palace come whispers of a threat to Agon. It's public knowledge that Crown Prince Helios is bound to marry the princess of Monte Cleure, but will the discovery of his secret lover, Amy Green, shatter the kingdom?An exclusive source has revealed that Amy has ended their affair-leaving Helios furious. And we all know he's not a man to be denied! Legally, Helios must wed someone...

This hilarious middle-grade adventure is a graphic novel like no other.When Monkey is sent into space by a team of scientists, he thinks everything will be smooth sailing. But not everything goes according to plan, and soon Monkey's spaceship crash-lands in a forest, disrupting the peaceful atmosphere.Convinced that he has discovered a new world, power-mad (but mostly incompetent) Monkey claims the forest as his own and determines that all other animals mus...

LEARN TO CLEAR YOUR MIND AND THINK LIKE A WINNERWe all have so much going on. A million different projects, to-do lists longer than your arm. We all worry about things – money, deadlines.With all this buzzing around in our heads it’s often a nightmare trying to concentrate on one thing. What if someone could show you how to empty your mind of all the noise? If you could be shown how tode-clutter your mind and concentrate on one important thing? Well Jamie Smart, state...