LOVE SHOULD NEVER MAKE YOU SMALLER.Most relationship books begin with the relationship itself. They teach people how to protect it, repair it, communicate within it, and keep it intact.Wild Love Theory begins with the people inside it.A relationship is not an end in itself. It exists to serve the human beings who created it. Its highest purpose is not merely to endure, but to provide the safety, strength, and freedom each person needs to become more fully themselves...

The best-known of Shirley Jackson's novels and a major inspiration for writers like Stephen King as well as the hit Netflix series, The Haunting of Hill House is a chilling story of the power of fear'Shirley Jackson's stories are among the most terrifying ever written' Donna TarttAlone in the world, Eleanor is delighted to take up Dr Montague's invitation to spend a summer in the mysterious Hill House. Joining them are Theodora, an...

Type-A chef Carolyn Henderson has walked away from her job at a trendy NYC restaurant after an abrupt family tragedy. Now, as a guardian to her four-year-old niece, Emma, and a very disobedient mutt – kids and dogs are so not her skill set – moving back to Marietta, Montana seems the best temporary option. But when confronted by her parents’ declining health, Carolyn has to face reality. And she’s going to need some serious help. So who better to ask than Matthew West, a blast from her hig...

"We Have Always Lived in the Castle" by Shirley Jackson is a haunting tale that unfolds within the walls of the Blackwood family estate. Narrated by Mary Katherine "Merricat" Blackwood, the story reveals the eerie isolation of the remaining Blackwood family members after a mysterious and tragic event. Merricat's rituals and charms provide an unsettling backdrop to the family's eccentricities and the community's suspicion. As secrets unravel, the novel explores themes of paranoia, superstit...

What’s a lord to do?Benjamin, Earl of Sinclair, is living in chaos. So many of his well-trained servants are pairing up and running off to be wed that his friends begin calling him The Matchmaking Earl. Fortunately, his talented new secretary, J. Quincy, begins setting the household to rights. But imagine Sinclair’s surprise when he discovers the “J” stands for Josephine. His favorite employee is a lady in disguise!Jo desperately needs this position, and never actually lied...

Shirley Jackson’s beloved gothic tale of a peculiar girl named Merricat and her family’s dark secret Taking readers deep into a labyrinth of dark neurosis, We Have Always Lived in the Castle is a deliciously unsettling novel about a perverse, isolated, and possibly murderous family and the struggle that ensues when a cousin arrives at their estate.

See the carnage unfold in the second omnibus installment of the Battle Royale Deluxe Edition! Shuuya, Noriko, and Shougo’s alliance has increased their odds of survival. The trio look to better their chances even further by adding Shinji and Hiroki, but have to tread carefully— for trust is a fickle thing in this game. And with psychopaths like Kazuo and Mitsuko on the loose, the worst game in history threatens to drown class 3B in a bloodbath of their own doing...

Recovering Timeless Leadership Vision for Contemporary ChallengesSuccessful leadership needs more than top-down strategic plans and lofty vision statements. Real leadership happens at the intersection of a leader's inner life with the outer expression of care for their organization and the communities it serves. To find sustainable paths of leadership, we can look to reliable guidance from those whose legacy has stood the test of time.Tried and True

'A gripping series. I've loved every one and this latest is no exception!' Rosie GoodwinTHE NEW BOOK FROM THE RNA WINNING AUTHORMalta, 1941.A tiny island sits at the heart of the Mediterranean - and at the tipping point of the Second World War. As bombs rain down, beneath the ancient stone of Valletta's fortifications, a young nurse tends the wounded in the darkness. But Faith Simcock has a deeper connection to Malt...

In recent years, the focus has shifted towards the development of nanomaterials using green synthetic methods, and the concept of waste-treat-waste has led to the valorisation of waste materials into nanomaterials and related products. This book reflects on the status of the synthesis of nanomaterials from waste materials using green synthetic approaches. Fundamental aspects involving the synthesis, characterisation, and applications of waste-derived nanomaterials are explored.

A seasonal sequel to one of our most beloved children's books, voted the public's favourite Kate Greenaway medal-winner."There's always the promise of a happy ending with Shirley Hughes" ObserverOver 40 years after Dogger was published, comes this magical follow-up: Dogger's Christmas.It's that special time of year: Christmas.The time of carol-singing, tree-decorating, and of course lots of...

"We Have Always Lived in the Castle" is a haunting and suspenseful novel by Shirley Jackson. Set in a decaying mansion, it follows the lives of the Blackwood sisters, Merricat and Constance, who live in isolation after a family tragedy. The story unfolds through the lens of Merricat's peculiar perspective, revealing a tale of dark secrets, societal ostracism, and the eerie atmosphere of a town marked by suspicion. Jackson weaves a narrative that explores the complexities of family relation...