A holistic and powerful framework for accepting and liberating our bodies, and ourselves.Have you ever felt uncomfortable or not “at home” in your body? In this book, the founders of Body Trust, licensed therapist Hilary Kinavey and registered dietician Dana Sturtevant, invite readers to break free from the status quo and reject a diet culture that has taken advantage and profited from trauma, stigma, and disembodiment, and fully reclaim and embrace their bodies.

What do a government official, a loony environmentalist, and a batty old lady have in common? Zoe’s run-in with the newcomer in Albion Cottage is hardly promising, but his gunmetal gray eyes and air of mystery stick with her. Why is he hiding? Who is he? His prickly attitude grates on the neighborly—well, to be honest, nosey—folks of the village of Amity Landing, but when he confesses to Zoe that he is the witness to a gruesome murder, she jumps at the chance to help the handsome stranger....

Riko Kimura, born in 1899 to a Buddhist priest and samurai mother, is writing her memoir in Osaka, Japan in 1975. She writes about her ambition to live as a "modern samurai" : someone who champions samurai values and traditional Japanese culture in the face of the relentless and irresistible westernization of Japanese society. It is a simple mission. But her path is thwarted by the cultural, and political upheavals in Japan, and the world wars and the economic depression that defined the l...

We may be living in an age of limitless information, but when it comes to sexual health, desires and intimacy, we are still largely ruled by shame, silence and half-truths.Drawing on decades of experience as a storyteller and sex educator, Seema Anand teams up with experts, therapists and healthcare professionals to tackle real questions about love, sex and relationships from audiences around the world. She unpacks the science, cultural conditioning and emotional weight behind each...

'I love Elinor Lipman's wit and lightness of touch' – Marian Keyes 'The perennially mood-lifting Lipman is equally revered for her lovable characters, spitfire wit and happily-ever-after romantic escapades' – Booklist Running her parents' estate-sale business in a small Massachusetts town is not the high-flying career that 32-year-old Emma Lewis imagined for herself. But her parents make an offer she can't refuse when they move to the coast and invite her to take over their home as well as...

The needle arts are traditionally associated with the decorative, domestic, and feminine. Stitching the Self sets out to expand this narrow view, demonstrating how needlework has emerged as an art form through which both objects and identities – social, political, and often non-conformist – are crafted.Bringing together the work of ten art and craft historians, this illustrated collection focuses on the interplay between craft and artistry, amateurism and professionalism, ...

The Sundered Crown Saga: Books 4–6 BoxsetVoyage for the Sundered Crown – Heroes of the Sundered Crown – Master of the Sundered CrownThe final chapters of the epic fantasy saga begin.As darkness sweeps across Delfinnia, Luxon Edioz and his companions are thrust into a battle that will determine the fate of their world. From storm-lashed seas and ancient kingdoms beyond the horizon, to besieged cities and the very heart of magic itsel...

'A work of genius ... a profoundly feminist book' Louise Doughty'A funny, feminist bildungsroman ... will see her scoop up any Sarah Waters fans who haven't already discovered her' Patrick Gale'It's thrilling to live with this book' Monique Roffey“Pixie”. I like it. “Pixie Pamela”. It's a good name for me: sometimes tiny and invisible. Other times bouncing up to the ceilin...

"A testament to friendship, illness and the love of a good dog. Everyone who has faced illness will recognise themselves here." Astrid Edwards, Chair of Judges for 2025 Stella PrizeAt fifty, Libby has spent years concealing the impact of multiple sclerosis, increasingly viewing life from the sidelines. When her childhood friend Emma persuades her to adopt a headstrong rescue dog, Libby has no idea how profoundly the decision will reshape them both.As Libby ...

Her dad’s death shattered her world. But when marriage therapist Mary Ellen Connett MacDonald received a shocking text message from him a month later, her grief turned to courage, and her life changed forever. Connett MacDonald’s inspirational story is a beacon of light and hope for anyone on their own transformational soul journey, awaiting or grieving the death of a parent or other loved one. Despite the dreaded, inevitable loss, there can be a loving and surprising gift we receive from ...

Introducing the fabulous Ms Peregrine Fisher, niece of the famous Phryne Fisher, as seen on 7plus and Acorn tv'A splendid read, with an authentic 60s flavour. I recommend it unreservedly.' - Kerry GreenwoodPeregrine Fisher is unexpectedly summoned to a meeting of the Adventuresses' Club of the Antipodes, where she learns some incredible news.When Adventuress Florence Astor is accused of murder, Peregrine jumps at the chance to help on the case. Dete...

Love is one of our strongest biological drives, but it can be frustratingly elusive and misunderstood. Music, literature, and movies are filled with common folklore about love and millions of TV viewers tune in to shows like The Bachelor and read the latest relationship tome with one simple hope: to uncover some nugget of mystic wisdom that will help them understand the exciting, addictive, insane experience called 'love'.Men Chase, Women Choose, is the first book to offer...