An anthology released to raise funds for the NHS and UK Healtcare workers. Fifty-three stories, 253,000 words of fiction, including several pieces that are original to this volume. A treasury of stories from some of the finest writers of science fiction, literary fiction, fantasy, horror, and more.Introduction by Ian WhatesLast Contact – Stephen BaxterSlink-Thinking – Frances HardingeGossamer – Ian WhatesThe Feather Dress – Lisa TuttleThe...

Poet, playwright and novelist Blake Morrison evokes the lives of the Brontë sisters, with a nod to Chekhov's Three Sisters.Against the backdrop of a windswept northern village, three remarkable young women live their lives brightly.In Haworth in the 1840s, in a gloomy parsonage, where there are neither curtains nor comforts, Charlotte, Anne and Emily Brontë light up their world with outspoken wit, aspirations, dreams and ideas. And throughout their confined lives i...

In any 24 hours there might be sleeping, eating, kids, parents, friends, lovers, work, school, travel, deadlines, emails, phone calls, Facebook, Twitter, the news, the TV, Playstation, music, movies, sport, responsibilities, passions, desires, dreams.Why should you stop what you're doing and read a book?Reading is not an innate human ability. Many people can't read. Many people would rather read a newspaper, a magazine, a blog, a cereal packet, than a novel.But peop...

'Lucid, tender and humane . . . One of the most formally agile and compassionate poets of our age’ Fiona BensonHere you are, on the balcony,the sea serenading you,the sun with its armful of light.In Afterburn, Blake Morrison returns to poetry, his first calling, to offers scenes from his own life and the lives of others. In psychology, 'afterburn' refers to the time before a past event is assimilated – an id...

In recent years Seamus Heaney has earned the reputation of being ‘the most important Irish poet since Yeats’. In this book, originally published in 1982, Blake Morrison identifies the central characteristics of his achievement, uncovering the sources of Heaney’s poems, placing his work within both Irish and Anglo-American traditions and explaining his poetry’s complex relation to the political troubles in Northern Ireland. A lively, personal and carefully researched account by a writer who...

The use of creative writing as a route to personal development is a powerful therapeutic tool - a fact that is recognized in the growing numbers of workshops and writing groups within professional contexts, including clinical, health and criminal justice settings.Writing Works is a guide for writers or therapists working with groups or individuals and is full of practical advice on everything from the equipment needed to run a session to ideas for themes, all backed up by the theor...

Dismantle self-sabotage and wire your brain for failure resilience with this intensive personal development program. If you are battling burnout, facing a massive life pivot, or simply feeling trapped by chronic overthinking, this empowering mental upgrade provides the immediate intervention you need. Transform mental clutter into relentless focus during your daily commute or dedicated learning sessions.Forget vague motivation and scattered advice. This structured, step-by-step cog...

Break free from scarcity and build wealth on a normal salary with this straight-talking personal finance guide. Perfect for your daily commute, this empowering audio journey dismantles the invisible money scripts you inherited from your family and neighborhood. Stop believing financial independence is only for the elite and start taking control of your economic future today.Transform your financial identity without betraying your roots or adopting fake social media personas. By mas...

End procrastination and forge unbreakable willpower using a psychology-backed roadmap for personal transformation. If you are feeling stuck in a cycle of broken promises or struggling with productivity, this empowering guide provides an immediate way out. Experience a resilient mental shift that turns daily frustration into focused, unstoppable agency.Relying on raw motivation is a trap, especially when navigating high-pressure mornings or an exhausting commute. Instead of feeling ...

Turn a struggling side hustle into a profitable digital business with this actionable content creation blueprint. If you are exhausted from uploading videos to an empty void or seeking a realistic exit from the 9-to-5 grind, you need practical strategies over vague motivation. Step into an empowering, high-energy roadmap designed for both complete beginners and frustrated digital entrepreneurs.Stop guessing what the algorithm wants and start engineering binge-worthy videos that dri...

Launch a profitable e-commerce side hustle without holding inventory and build passive income from zero. If you are exhausted by the traditional 9-to-5 grind or feeling overwhelmed by complicated digital marketing theories, this empowering roadmap cuts entirely through the noise. It translates the daunting mechanics of online retail into a straightforward, stress-free progression designed specifically for audio learners.Transform your daily commute into an actionable masterclass on...

Master artificial intelligence and turn tech anxiety into practical upskilling without writing a line of code. Whether you are commuting to the office or looking to streamline your daily routine, this clear, jargon-free guide empowers non-technical professionals to navigate the digital world. Grasp the core concepts shaping our modern economy and stay competitive in any career.Stop feeling overwhelmed by complex algorithms and start feeling confident using machine learning in your ...