**NATIONAL BESTSELLERIt’s not dust she’s looking for . . . it’s dirt.**Esmie is meant to be invisible. A cleaner for an exclusive gated neighbourhood in Ireland, Esmie fades into the background, slipping in and out of kitchens and closets, quietly observing her clients’ perfect domestic lives. These entitled families only see a quiet woman with a mop in hand, who speaks with an accent they don’t bother to place, and this is exactly what she wants.Esmie is w...

Duties and Responsibilities of Directors of Not-for-Profit Organizations is the most popular book published by CSAE and is recognized as essential reading for all individuals who sit on not-for-profit boards in Canada. This book provides a roadmap of the important duties and liabilities of the directors of not-for-profit corporations and offers general practice points to help directors meet their obligations, reduce liability risk and govern more effectively in an increasi...

'An absolute treat of a read with all the ingredients of a vintage murder mystery . . . Perfect weekend reading!' JANICE HALLETT, author of THE APPEAL'Dame Agatha would approve' DAILY MAIL'Hugely entertaining' THE TIMES----------Three rival actresses team up to solve a murder at the stately home of the author who made them famous - only to discover the solu...

Christine wakes up every morning in an unfamiliar bed with an unfamiliar man. And every morning that man must explain that he is Ben, he is her husband; she is forty-seven years old; and a terrible accident two decades earlier decimated her ability to form new memories. But it’s the phone call from a neurologist named Dr. Nash that directs her to her hidden journal. For the past few weeks, Christine has been recording her activities and rereading past entries, learning the facts of her lif...

Textiles and Clothing is a comprehensive and authoritative guide that delves into the fundamental principles and practical aspects of textile production and garment construction. Designed primarily for students, teachers, and anyone interested in the science and art of textiles, this book covers a wide range of topics, including the sources and properties of textile fibers, the processes of spinning, weaving, and finishing fabrics, and the selection and care of clothing. The text explores ...

Experiments and Observations Tending to Illustrate the Nature and Properties of Electricity: In One Letter to Martin Folkes, Esq; President, and Two to the Royal Society is a seminal scientific work by William Watson, first published in 1746. This book documents a series of groundbreaking experiments and observations on electricity, conducted during a period when the field was rapidly evolving. Watson, a prominent English physician and scientist, meticulously details his investigations int...

A Brief History of Element Discovery, Synthesis, and Analysis is a comprehensive exploration of the fascinating journey through which humanity has uncovered, understood, and manipulated the fundamental building blocks of matter. Tracing the evolution of chemical knowledge from ancient philosophies to the dawn of modern science, the book delves into the earliest concepts of elements as earth, air, fire, and water, and follows the gradual shift toward a scientific understanding of substances...

They have a second chance at love…if they’re brave enough to take the risk.Fifteen years ago, Skylar Rivers fled from home after her boyfriend’s Army unit was annihilated. Now, she’s a veterinarian who’s created a foundation to honor Travis and the dreams of a ranch they shared. When a car accident lands her and her foster son in the ER, Dr. Travis Dixon arrives—seemingly resurrected from the dead. Their chemistry still flares hot, but he’s changed, and she has a t...

After a number of threatening incidents, Chef Julia Stewart seeks help from Blackhawk Security. They recommend bodyguard Nico Elliott. The Seattle chef is reluctant, but finally agrees. To stay close, Nico poses as a busser in her restaurant.As the dangerous incidents escalate, Nico and Julia grow closer. Nico keeps Julia safe, but they need to figure out who’s trying to kill her. And why.Amid rising threats, their attraction flares out of control. With everything at stake,...

From USA Today bestselling author and genealogist Eliza Watson!It’s been a rough year for 26-year-old Mags Murray. First she learns that her dad isn’t her biological father, a secret her mother took to her grave three years earlier. Then her beloved Irish grandmother passes away at Christmas while Mags is visiting her from the States. Now Mags must host her grandmother’s wake and sell her cottage. A cottage filled with cherished memories. A cottage Mags in...

One murder mystery movie. Three Dahlias. And a whole cast of suspects...Ex child star Posy Starling is finally filming her dream role - Dahlia Lively in The Lady Detective movie. But things take a nightmare turn when a prop weapon is replaced with the real thing - with almost fatal consequences for her fellow Dahlia, Rosalind King. There's something very wrong on the set of The Lady Detective - which means it's time to call in Caro Hooper, so the ...

Sunday Times bestselling author and foster carer Casey Watson’s first heartbreaking memoir.Justin was five years old; his brothers two and three. Their mother, a heroin addict, had left them alone again. Later that day, after trying to burn down the family home, Justin was taken into care.Justin was taken into care at the age of five after deliberately burning down his family home. Six years on, after 20 failed placements, Justin arrives at Casey’s home. Casey and her husba...