Few things are as important as the food we eat. Conversations in Food Studies demonstrates the value of interdisciplinary research through the cross-pollination of disciplinary, epistemological, and methodological perspectives. Widely diverse essays, ranging from the meaning of milk, to the bring-your-own-wine movement, to urban household waste, are the product of collaborating teams of interdisciplinary authors. Readers are invited to engage and reflect on the theories and practi...

An ordinary man. One split-second decision. Life-changing consequences. Ben Trowman is a good man with a deep, unrequited love for his best friend. When he decides to help a stranger, he has no idea that his actions will change his life forever. In a bid to do the right thing, he starts a chain of events so shocking and so violent that they threaten everything hes always believed to be right, but through it all, there is only one thing on his mind; to be there for one person, whatever the ...

‘OMG… Incredible… Once I started, I couldn’t put down and simply had to read in one sitting… I loved this fast-paced, captivating thriller and would happily give it more than five stars if I could… Definitely one of my favourite reads of this year.’ Nicki’s Life of Crime ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ You think you’re safe in your home. You’re wrong. When Steph’s husband of thirty years, Andy, walks out with barely a word of explanation, she’s left alone i...

'A gripping and thrilling read by a wonderful lady and fab author' Kimberley ChambersDreda Say Mitchell was awarded an MBE in Her Majesty The Queen's 2020 New Year's Honours ListBook 1 in the FLESH AND BLOOD series, BLOOD SISTER is a gripping drama following one East London family over forty years. Perfect for fans of Kerry Barnes, Kimberley Chambers and Martina Cole.

No one will listen. No one will help. To survive, you must save yourself...The haunting saga of a little girl betrayed, and the strength and hope she needs to find a happy ending, from the hugely popular author of No One's Girl, Mothering Sunday and The Little Angel**, Rosie Goodwin. Perfect for fans of Lindsey Hutchinson and Shelia Newberry.**'Powerful and harrowing' - Peterborough Evening Telegraph

Serving in Afghanistan, Aussie soldier Sergeant Nick Mason had enjoyed getting letters from The Goodbye Girl, but now he was going home, her usual goodbye letter had arrived. She was meant to be passed to the next lonely soldier, but Nick had other plans. What he wasn't prepared for was what he'd discover when he met her face-to-face. His Goodbye Girl was the town's resident UFO-chasing weirdo…

My name’s Cameron Wolfe. I have a little bit of sense. I don’t have much sense. My older brother Ruben gets me into plenty of trouble. I get Rube into as much trouble as he gets me into. I have a family, yes, that doesn’t really function without tomato sauce. That’s me.Cameron and Ruben Wolfe are brothers. They spend most of their time throwing one-handed boxing matches (they only have the one pair of gloves) and plotting to rob the local dentists. But what Cameron really ...

THE FIRST BOOK IN A HEART-WARMING, MOVING TRILOGY FROM BESTSELLING AUTHOR MARY WOOD, WRITING AS MAGGIE MASONThe perfect read for fans of Kitty Neale, Val Wood and Rosie Goodwin.Blackpool, 1893Tilly has come a long way from the run-down tenements in which she grew up. She has a small but comfortable home, a loving, handsome husband, two beautiful little'uns - Babs and Beth - and she earns herself a little money wea...

The first three books in the Lyrebird Lake Series:Montana, Misty and Mia.The Midwives of Lyrebird Lake – where every day brings a miracle.Montana Book 1For midwife Montana, finding out she was pregnant was the best moment of her life. But days later she was widowed.Nine months have passed, her daughter is born, and Montana knows she needs a fresh start.Dr Andy Buchanan is building services at Lyrebird Lake Hospital and he wants Montana for the new maternity ...

Bonnie and Sam are best friends. No one loves horses the way they do. When Bonnie whispers to them, they understand, and Sam always knows if they need a drink, or a hug, or a race around the paddock.Come along with Bonnie and Sam on four great adventures:The Shadow BrumbyThe Circus PonyRacing the TideSaving Mr PintoAlison Lester is one of Australia's favourite storytellers. Many of the horses in these stories are her friends.'This book wi...

MiaMia Book 3The Midwives of Lyrebird Lake – where every day brings a miracle.Angus Campbell is used to dealing with emergency situations. He’s a rescue medic. But his newly discovered son will require more than his professional training. Perhaps Angus's childhood home, Lyrebird Lake, is the best place to find rapport for both of them.Mia is expecting a new arrival – but she wasn’t expecting Angus. Six feet of sexy he-man is way out of her comfort zone. She ...

A new title in the Pippa's Pony Tales series, a must-have for any reader who loves horses and ponies. Tilly and her horse, Magic Spirit, are inseparable. Are they closer to achieving their dreams of stardom?Tilly and Magic Spirit have been chosen to take part in the Pony Club Eventing Championships. She and her new teammates, and their horses, are put through their paces in dressage, cross country and show jumping, as they discover how to work together.