In an emotional debate in the House of Commons in October 2023, then MP Theo Clarke broke down in tears as she described being rushed into emergency surgery after the birth of her daughter, terrified she was going to die. Amazed at the public response, she quickly realised that although birth trauma is a huge issue, there is still a real taboo around speaking about it. In the UK alone, it's estimated that up to 30,000 women a year suffer bad experiences during the delivery of their babies,...

*Top 20 Hardback Non-Fiction BESTSELLER*"A shocking book exposing Britain's maternity crisis." The Times | "A shattering story of giving birth in Britain today." Daily Mail | BOOK OF THE DAY "This book is a vital tool in achieving the change that is so urgently needed." New Statesman | "Breaking the Taboo's shocking stories illustrate the severity of the problem." The SpectatorIn an emotional debate in the House of Commons in October 2023, then MP Theo Clarke broke down in tears as she des...

Antenatal courses - the NHS, the NCT, Bump and Baby Club, Happy Parents Happy Baby - they all serve a purpose. But at the end of their pregnancy, after birth and throughout the postnatal period, every woman says the same thing:Why didn't they teach me THAT?'That' - is what happens when your pregnancy becomes unexpectedly high-risk, and all the goalposts change.'That' - is when the birth-plan and the playlist go out of the window; and'That' - i...

What happens when a five-century tradition of Christian pacifism no longer needs Jesus to support nonviolence? Why does secularity cause this dilemma for Mennonites in their theology of peace? Layton Boyd Friesen offers an ancient theology and spirituality of incarnation as the church's response to the non-resistance of Christ. He explores three key aspects of von Balthasar's Christology to help Mennonite peace theology regain its momentum in the secular age with a contemplative union with...

The follow-up to Clark Howard's #1 New York Times bestseller, Living Large in Lean Times, offers no-nonsense financial tips for achieving lifelong prosperityAmericans from all walks of life are still feeling the roller-coaster effects of the Great Recession. For many, home values are still too low and unemployment is still too high. Others have prospered despite the ups and downs. In Clark Howard’s Living Large for the Long Haul, the reno...

Best of “The Strand Magazine”: 25 Years of Twists, Turns, and Tales from the Modern Masters of Mystery and Fiction“The Strand Magazine was always a giant voice in our corner of the literary world—and it still is today. This collection proves why—these unearthed gems and exciting new pieces shouldn’t be missed.” —Lee Child, bestselling author of the Jack Reacher seriesThis star-studded anniversary collection features over t...

Clark Howard is a media powerhouse and penny-pincher extraordinaire who knows a thing or two about money. A lifelong entrepreneur who is now the hugely popular host of a talk radio program and television show and the bestselling author of several books, Clark consistently delivers expert financial advice to his wide and devoted fan base.Living Large in Lean Times is Clark's ultimate guide to saving money, covering everything from cell phones to student loans, coupon websit...

Only Fools and Horses - The Official Inside Storytakes us behind the scenes to reveal the secrets of the hit show and is fully authorised by the family of John Sullivan, the show's creator and writer. The book is based on dozens of one-to-one interviews conducted by author Steve Clark with the show's stars including Sir David Jason and Nicholas Lyndhurst and key members of the production team.

Clarke Simmons is an office manager for a major New York news agency. By day he sits in a cramped basement office organizing paper products and toner cartridges, but there is more to this mild-mannered employee than what people see at work. Clarke believes he is an alien sent to earth to save mankind. At night he prowls the rooftops and back alleys of the city protecting the weak and defenseless. Like the superhero comic books he read as a child, Clarke wears a protective uniform which con...