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Fifty Great Things to Come Out of the Midlands
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Celebrate the heart of Britain in this fun and informative mini-ebook. Rugby, Walkers Crisps, Conkers. These are just a handful of the many great things to have come out of the Midlands. In this celebratory list, journalist and loyal Midlander Robert Shore counts down fifty of the best gifts the Midlands has given the world. Knowledge no Midlander – nay, Brit! – should be without. From the author of Bang in the Middle.
Hummingbird Bakery Mother’s and Father’s Day Treats
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This is an extract from the bestselling Cake Days by The Hummingbird Bakery. From pretty Rose Cupcakes or Pistachio Whoopie Pies, to an indulgent Chocolate Guinness Cake or Boston Cream Cupcakes, this is a scrumptious collection of treats, perfect for any special Mum or Dad.
Hummingbird Bakery Easter Bakes
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This is an extract from the bestselling Cake Days by The Hummingbird Bakery.
Hummingbird Bakery Summer Afternoon Teatime Cakes
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This is an extract from the bestselling Cake Days by The Hummingbird Bakery.
Daddy’s Little Princess: Part 1 of 3
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The latest title from the internationally bestselling author and foster carer Cathy Glass. Beth is a sweet-natured child who appears to have been well looked after. But it isn’t long before Cathy begins to have concerns that the relationship between Beth and her father is not as it should be. Little Beth, aged 7, has been brought up by her father Derek after her mother left when she was a toddler. When Derek is suddenly admitted to hospital with psychiatric problems Beth is taken into care and arrives at Cathy’s. Beth and her father clearly love each other very much and Derek spoils his daughter, treating her like a princess, but there is something bothering Cathy, something she can’t quite put her finger on. Meanwhile Cathy’s husband is working away a lot and coming home less at weekends. Then, suddenly, everything changes. Events take a dramatic turn for both Beth and Cathy and her family; as Cathy strives to pick up the pieces all their lives are changed forever.
Fighting Rommel
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This is Mike Sadler’s story, one of five true-life recollections from the Second World War in Tales From The Special Forces Club. The Special Forces Club is a fabled gentlemen’s club, based in the heart of London. It has a closely guarded secret: you have to be a genuine hero to be a member. Mike Sadler was in Rhodesia working on a farm when he decided to join up and fight Hitler. He would become one of the legendary men in the Long Range Desert Group, roaming behind Erwin Rommel’s front line and causing havoc and confusion to the German Africa Korp. He would also go on to serve with distinction in the SAS. This is his story.
The First Kiss: HarperImpulse Mobile Shorts (The Kiss Collection)
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HarperImpulse Contemporary Romance Mobile Shorts 'Poignant, funny, realistic yet romantic, these stories make you relive the good times and sigh over the sad ones. I loved them.' – Katie Fforde The first in The Kiss Collection, an exciting new series of short stories from Brigid Coady & HarperImpulse. *Please note this is a short story, approx. 1000 words in length designed for reading on your mobile phone or tablet.*
Jessie’s Story
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From the bestselling authors of The Sugar Girls and GI Brides, this is Jessie’s story, one of three true accounts from the book The Girls Who Went to War. “Since Jessie’s surname was Ward, she was one of the last to hear what role she had been assigned to. Mary and Olive had already been told they were going to an ack-ack training camp in Berkshire, and she crossed her fi ngers, hoping that she would be setting off with them. Finally, the corporal came to her name. ‘Private Ward,’ she called out. ‘Anti-aircraft.’ At that moment, Jessie couldn’t have been happier. She was joining the artillery, and would soon be giving the Germans what for.” In the summer of 1940, Britain stood alone against Germany. The British Army stood at just over one and a half million men, while the Germans had three times that many, and a population almost twice the size of ours from which to draw new waves of soldiers. Clearly, in the fight against Hitler, manpower alone wasn’t going to be enough. Eighteen-year-old Jessie Ward defied her mother to join the ATS, leaving her quiet home for the rigours of training, the camaraderie of the young women who worked together so closely and to face a war that would change her life forever. Overall, more than half a million women served in the armed forces during the Second World War. This book tells the story of just one of them. But in her story is reflected the lives of hundreds of thousands of others like them – ordinary girls who went to war, wearing their uniforms with pride.
If Only He’d Told Me: A foster family pushed to the limits
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The third in a series of true short stories from foster carer Mia Marconi. Brody had been on the at-risk register since birth but was only removed from his alcoholic parents when he reached the age of six. Foster carer Mia Marconi was thrilled when he first arrived – a boy the same age as her son. It can be so bewildering for foster children when they arrive. The older ones are usually withdrawn and sullen. The younger ones will be screaming, spitting at you, making themselves sick and throwing themselves on the floor. For Mia, it’s normally her boisterous, happy children who provide the comfort at the beginning, because why should they trust another adult. Children always feel safe and secure when there are other children about. Mia believes it’s through making relationships with other children that they begin to trust adults again. But little did she know that six-year-old Brody was actually taking his anger and frustration out on her son. She quickly begins to realise the heavy price her family has had to pay.
The Old Chief Mshlanga
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From the winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature, Doris Lessing, a short story about a young girl’s experience of growing up in an unnamed African country. A young white girl, growing up on her family’s farm in the African bush, recalls her encounters with the local tribal chief, Mshlanga, and the growth of her awareness of the status of those around her. ‘The Old Chief Mshlanga’ is a subtle but compelling tale of childhood, race and injustice, filled with the insight and anger that powers Doris Lessing’s most acclaimed novels. This story also appears in the collection This Was the Old Chief’s Country.
Libra 2014: Your Personal Horoscope
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Your complete one-volume guide to the year 2014. This fantastic and in-depth book includes month-by-month forecasts for every sign and all you need to know to find out what is in store for you in the year ahead. The only one-volume horoscope you’ll ever need. Your essential guide to love, life and career success in 2014. This popular, complete one-volume guide contains all you need to know about your personal horoscope for the year 2014. Be prepared for the forthcoming year with monthly predictions for your own sign and discover how to maximise your opportunities and potential to make the most of 2014. This best-selling astrological guide contains: ? A personality profile for each sign ? A forecast for the year ahead – what you can expect in terms of wealth, home, health, social and love life ? A month-by-month forecast of your best days and worst days – the ideal days to attract love, money or success, and when it’s better to just stay in bed! Joseph Polansky is a leading US astrologer who has been practising astrology for over 20 years.
No Place for Nathan: A True Short Story
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A difficult and distressing tale of a young boy who desperately needs to be loved. Nathan is a troubled young child. Disruptive, aggressive and, most disturbingly, prone to violent mood-swings Nathan soon finds himself in at the school’s behavioural unit, managed by Casey – Ms Watson to her students. What’s even more disturbing is Nathan’s split personalities; from Jenny with a bright blonde wig to sexually frustrated Jack, Nathan’s behaviour demonstrates some serious psychological issues. What has caused all of this? Taken under the wing of Ms Watson Nathan is able to eventually trust, learn and grow into a happier little boy. But this happiness is short-lived and soon Ms Watson finds out a devastating secret about Nathan’s family life; an abusive father who raises Nathan in a filthy and squalid home unfit for animals, let alone a small child. But with social services reluctant to help an “attention-seeking” child they’ve looked into before Ms Watson’s efforts are put to the test. Will she be able to help this frightened little boy? Or will it all be too late?
Cancer 2014: Your Personal Horoscope
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Your complete one-volume guide to the year 2014. This fantastic and in-depth book includes month-by-month forecasts for every sign and all you need to know to find out what is in store for you in the year ahead. The only one-volume horoscope you’ll ever need. Your essential guide to love, life and career success in 2014. This popular, complete one-volume guide contains all you need to know about your personal horoscope for the year 2014. Be prepared for the forthcoming year with monthly predictions for your own sign and discover how to maximise your opportunities and potential to make the most of 2014. This best-selling astrological guide contains: ? A personality profile for each sign ? A forecast for the year ahead – what you can expect in terms of wealth, home, health, social and love life ? A month-by-month forecast of your best days and worst days – the ideal days to attract love, money or success, and when it’s better to just stay in bed! Joseph Polansky is a leading US astrologer who has been practising astrology for over 20 years.
Leo 2014: Your Personal Horoscope
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Your complete one-volume guide to the year 2014. This fantastic and in-depth book includes month-by-month forecasts for every sign and all you need to know to find out what is in store for you in the year ahead. The only one-volume horoscope you’ll ever need. Your essential guide to love, life and career success in 2014. This popular, complete one-volume guide contains all you need to know about your personal horoscope for the year 2014. Be prepared for the forthcoming year with monthly predictions for your own sign and discover how to maximise your opportunities and potential to make the most of 2014. This best-selling astrological guide contains: ? A personality profile for each sign ? A forecast for the year ahead – what you can expect in terms of wealth, home, health, social and love life ? A month-by-month forecast of your best days and worst days – the ideal days to attract love, money or success, and when it’s better to just stay in bed! Joseph Polansky is a leading US astrologer who has been practising astrology for over 20 years.
The Last Cat: Beyond the Stars
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A gorgeous short story from the collection, BEYOND THE STARS, written and illustrated by two great Irish talents in children’s fiction today As battle rages beyond the castle walls and soldiers fall like flies, the king despairs. His kingdom is crumbling around him, and he has lost his fighting spirit. His people know that without that, they will surely lose the war. While the bombs fall and arrows rain down, a black cat wanders silently amongst them, invisible but for her footprints in the snow. Only she may pass unnoticed through the deserted courtyards and along the empty corridors and snow-covered battlements of the once-bustling palace. For she has taken a silent vow to protect the princess who once saved her from drowning as a kitten. Watching her at play, lonely as can be, the cat knows she can never abandon her charge; she must help her and the young prince find each other, even if she is the last one remaining. A beautifully crafted tale by a highly regarded author with delicate illustrations to match by one of Ireland’s rising stars.
My Mother’s Wedding：A Short Story from the collection, Reader, I Married Him
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A short story by Tessa Hadley from the collection Reader, I Married Him：Stories inspired by Jane Eyre. In ‘My Mother’s Wedding’, a bohemian wedding party takes an unexpected turn for the bride and her daughter. Edited by Tracy Chevalier, the full collection, Reader, I Married Him, brings together some of the finest and most creative voices in fiction today, to celebrate and salute the strength and lasting relevance of Charlotte Bront?’s game-changing novel and its beloved narrator.
It’s a Man’s Life, Ladies：A Short Story from the collection, Reader, I Married H
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A short story by Jane Gardam from the collection Reader, I Married Him：Stories inspired by Jane Eyre. In ‘It’s a Man’s Life, Ladies’, a young woman tells the story of her grandmother’s memories of married life. Edited by Tracy Chevalier, the full collection, Reader, I Married Him, brings together some of the finest and most creative voices in fiction today, to celebrate and salute the strength and lasting relevance of Charlotte Bront?’s game-changing novel and its beloved narrator.
Reader, I Married Him：A Short Story from the collection, Reader, I Married Him
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A short story by Susan Hill from the collection Reader, I Married Him：Stories inspired by Jane Eyre. In ‘Reader, I Married Him’, an American socialite reflects on her rise through England’s social circles, and a whirlwind romance. Edited by Tracy Chevalier, the full collection, Reader, I Married Him, brings together some of the finest and most creative voices in fiction today, to celebrate and salute the strength and lasting relevance of Charlotte Bront?’s game-changing novel and its beloved narrator.
Paying it Forward: How One Cup of Coffee Could Change the World
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One woman's experiment to understand how the power of giving without reward can change lives. Random acts of kindness campaigns are increasingly popular as we look to kindness to strangers as a means to create a kinder and more caring society. For 14 days, Dr Sandi Mann, from the University of Central Lancashire, carried out her own 'paying itforward' challenge, handing out free chocolate, coffee, umbrellas and more in the hope that her generosity would inspire others to carry forward more random acts of kindness. The results surprised her.
The Boy in the Bookshop：A Short Story (The Meet Cute)
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‘Sweet, romantic, perfectly formed coffee break reads. I loved them.’ – Best-selling author, Carmel Harrington A gorgeously romantic short story, part of The Meet Cute series.
The Good Girl：Free Sampler
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Mia Dennett can't resist a one-night stand with the enigmatic stranger she meets in a bar. But going home with him might turn out to be the worst mistake of Mia's life... An addictively suspenseful and tautly written thriller, THE GOOD GIRL is a compulsive debut that reveals how, even in the perfect family, nothing is as it seems...
