Maybe it’s the end of the world, but not for Candace Chen, a millennial, first-generation American and office drone meandering her way into adulthood in Ling Ma’s offbeat, wryly funny, apocalyptic satire, Severance."A stunning, audacious book with a fresh take on both office politics and what the apocalypse might bring." **—**Michael Schaub, NPR.org“A satirical spin on the end times-- kind of like The Office meets...

Some secrets are better left buried...Amy Penrose knows how it feels to grow up in a home where your parents harm you more than raise you.Now an adult, she’s newly qualified as a child psychologist and hopes to help children who’ve gone through struggles of their own.When a father brings a twelve-year-old boy into her office, she recognises the bruises and the way the boy withdraws into himself. And she wants to help.But life is nev...

A lyrical, powerful, and richly textured novel about three lives that intertwine across oceans and time.On the banks of the River Seine in 1899, a young woman takes her final breath before plunging into the icy water. Although she does not know it, her decision will set in motion an astonishing chain of events. It will lead to 1950s Norway, where a grieving toy-maker is on the cusp of a transformative invention, all the way to present-day Ottawa Valley in Canada, w...

Phineas Smith has been cursed with a power no one could control. Roark Lyne is his worst enemy and his only hope. First in the Darkest Court series.The only human student at Mather's School of Magick, Phineas Smith has a target on his back. Born with the rare ability to tap into unlimited magick, he finds both Faerie Courts want his allegiance—and will do anything to get it.They don't realize he can't levitate a feather, much less defend the Faerie Realm as i...

Here is a holistic approach to childbirth that examines this profound rite-of-passage not as a medical event but as an act of self-discovery. Exercises and activities such as journal writing, meditation, and painting will help mothers analyze their thoughts and face their fears during pregnancy. For use during birth, the book offers proven techniques for coping with labor pain without drugs, a discussion of the doctor or midwife's role, and a look at the father's responsibilities. Childbir...

Don't miss the BRAND NEW pulse-pounding thriller from M. A. Hunter! If you love Claire Douglas, Lisa Jewell, or Freida McFadden's The Tenant then you MUST read this! 'Wonderfully Twisted' - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader ReviewIf walls could talk... Looking after and tending to the needs of my tenants is what gives me purpose. Every day I go out of my way to watch over them and keep them safe. They're more than just pay...

A BRAND NEW pulse-pounding psychological thriller from M. A. Hunter ⚠️ If you like Claire Douglas and Lisa Jewell then you will LOVE this! 'I loved this rollercoaster ride of a novel, full of unexpected twists and turns. Read it in one sitting!' - Jill ChildsHow far would you go to keep your secrets buried?Everyone has secrets they would prefer to keep buried, but that’s what makes me so good at what I do. I’ve alwa...

'A unique and fascinating thriller, full of twists and turns' Ruby SpeechleySometimes you should let the past stay buried...Thirty years ago, my mother disappeared on a charity hike in the US. It's been my life's mission to find out what happened to her.The case has been cold for decades, but this morning I finally got a clue: an anonymous tip.So I'm jumping on a plane, heading to the trail where she was last seen.Because ...

In How to Be Less Miserable, Lybi Ma, the executive editor of Psychology Today, provides strategies that challenge negative thinking and inspire a more positive mindset.As human beings, we are all predisposed to a negative mindset. This tendency is a byproduct of the evolution of our species. Our hunter-gatherer ancestors had to stay vigilant at all times—what if a man-eating predator was lurking in their midst? It was more important to be aware o...

Betrayed by Family. Tortured by the Enemy. Destined to Destroy the World.Wynter Reeves lives by three rules: Don't stand out. Blend in. Remain invisible. In a world where individuality is dangerous, being forgettable keeps her alive.So, when she begins showing signs of a rare disease, it's only a matter of time before she draws the unwanted attention of the State's sinister research facility, the DSD. Apprehended against her will for testing, Wynte...

Every interaction that justice system staff have with those involved in the justice system presents an opportunity to improve the rehabilitation process. This book is the first of its kind to advocate for educating all justice system workers in the CMC integrative approach, which suggests that building therapeutic relationships through a combination of client-centered therapy (C), motivational interviewing (M) and cognitive behavioral therapy (C) has the potential to improve client rehabil...

A National Indie BestsellerWinner of the National Book Critics Circle Award, the Story Prize, and a Windham-Campbell Literature PrizeA Best Book of the Year at The New York Times, The New Yorker, Vogue, Houston Chronicle, Roxane Gay’s The Audacity, Mashable, Polygon, Kirkus Reviews, and Library JournalA New Yor...