The political and economic landscape of UK social security provision has changed significantly since the 2008 financial crisis. This fully revised, restructured and updated 3rd edition of a go-to text book covers all the key policy changes and their implications since the elections of 2010 and 2015.With contributions from leading academics in the field this book critically examines the design, entitlement, delivery and impact of current welfare provision. The first half of the book...

‘Her best yet - romantic, real and compelling’ Phillipa AshleyWelcome to Halfmoon Quay, the picture-perfect village clinging to the edge of the Cornish coast ⛵️Every book in the Halfmoon Quay series can be read as a standalone.Everyone knows Rick Penrose is the person in the village to turn to for help. Friendly and reliable, not to mention drop-dead gorgeous, he’ll do anything for anyone. When his t...

The BRAND NEW gorgeous, romantic, festive read from bestseller, Sarah Bennett.When Sadie Bingham’s life takes an unexpected turn, her children treat her to a well-earned break at Juniper Meadows, the gorgeous Cotswolds estate owned by the Travers family.The festive season is in full swing, and Sadie throws herself into the packed Twelve Days of Christmas programme, relishing the opportunity to make new friends and new memories.Single father Dylan ...

'Warm, joyful and utterly gorgeous - I loved it!' Celia AndersonThere are worse fates than growing up knowing that you will one day inherit a vast and magnificent Cotswolds country estate, but for Rhys Travers it has always felt like a huge responsibility.Juniper Meadows is home to much of his extended family, not to mention the many local businesses that operate on the estate, so there’s no time to sit back and enjoy the view. Juniper Meadows is...

‘I inhaled this book in two days. Absolutely gorgeous. Sarah Bennett is back, and better than ever!’ Rachel BurtonAmelia Riley and Ben Lawson have something in common – fathers who have kept secrets.On the day of his father’s funeral, Ben’s life changes forever when a woman he’s never met shows up claiming to be his sister. As he investigates the past, Ben is shaken to discover that much of his life has been built on a carefully constructed found...

The start of a new series from bestselling author Sarah Bennett.On paper, Hope Travers has an idyllic life.Living in a bustling farmhouse with her mum, aunt and uncles, cousin and too many dogs to count, surrounded by the breath-taking Cotswolds countryside, she knows she is privileged and protected.But all families have secrets, and the Travers family are no exception. Their farmhouse sits in the grounds of the Juniper Meadows es...

"Skaparen satt på sin tron och funderade. Bakom honom utbredde sig himmelens gränslösa kontinent i all sin härlighet av ljus och färg, framför honom reste sig rymdens svarta natt som en mur."Brev från jorden (1962) är en samling postumt utgivna texter som till stor del handlar om den "bibliska historien". Den första delen av boken består av brev skrivna av Satan själv till Mikael och Gabriel, hans gamla kolleger bland ärkeänglarna. Till driften med bokstavstro på Bibeln oc...

Since 1959, Chicago's The Second City improvisational comedy troupe has played a critical role in developing some of the most successful comedians in the United States and Canada. Comedians such as Alan Arkin, Joan Rivers, James Belushi, Bill Murray, Mike Myers, and Richard Kind, to name a few, have all performed with The Second City.Between 1991 and 1997, L.A. Theatre Works, in conjunction with Chicago Theatres on the Air, had the pleasure of producing a number o...

Since 1959, Chicago's The Second City improvisational comedy troupe has played a critical role in developing some of the most successful comedians in the United States and Canada.Comedians such as Alan Arkin, Joan Rivers, James Belushi, Bill Murray, Mike Myers, and Richard Kind, to name a few, have all performed with The Second City.Between 1991 and 1997, L.A. Theatre Works, in conjunction with Chicago Theatres on the Air, had the pleasure of producing a n...