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Set in the height of the Second World War, The Cazalet Chronicles continues with the third in the series, Confusion, where chaos has become a way of life for the Cazalet family. Read by Indira Varma (Game of Thrones, Luther and Oedipus at The Old Vic) 'Compelling, moving, unputdownable...

Painting a candid picture of a family in crisis, Something in Disguise is a haunting, heartfelt novel from the bestselling author of the Cazalet Chronicles, Elizabeth Jane Howard. May's second marriage to Colonel Herbert Brown-Lacy is turning out to be a terrible mistake. Her son, Oliver, leaves...

From the lauded, bestselling author of the Cazalet Chronicles, in Odd Girl Out, Elizabeth Jane Howard reveals with devastating accuracy a marriage put in a most destructive situation. Anna and Edmund Cornhill have a happy marriage and a lovely home. They are content, complete, absorbed in their...

Beautifully read by Indira Varma and poignantly told, Marking Time is the second novel in Elizabeth Jane Howard’s bestselling family saga The Cazalet Chronicles, set during the onset of World War II. 'Compelling, moving, unputdownable . . . Maybe my favourite books ever' - Marian Keyes...

Are you a full‑time working mum who feels like you’re carrying the whole household on your shoulders?Do you find yourself exhausted, resentful, and wishing your spouse would step up and help more?Do you ever lie in bed wondering, “Is this really how family life was meant to feel?”Do you long for peace, connection, and a home that feels like it runs with you—not against you? Strength of a Mother is the podcast for women who are working hard outside the home, managing everything inside the home, and quietly wondering how much longer they can keep going like this. Inside each episode...

Chemistry teacher Ashleigh Hutchinson knows better than anyone that love and lust don’t mix. The feelings come from different hormones, they trigger different responses, and they demand different reactions. Which is why she doesn’t date. She hooks up. No catching-of-feels required. When Ashleigh is fired from her job without notice, she signs up to participate in a month-long sleep study, which will pay her enough to cover rent while she job hunts.

Dive into the enchanting world of Scottish folklore with this captivating collection of fairy tales. Within its pages, youll encounter mischievous brownies, mystical fairies, and ghostly apparitions, alongside tales of bogies, witches, and the legendary kelpies. Journey to a mysterious underwater realm, far below the abode of fishes, where mermaids and mermen weave their own tales. This anthology highlights the lesser-known stories of Scotland, showcasing magical animals that speak and enchanting legends that blur the line between reality and myth. Curated by the author with care, this volume ...

In Drama of Exile, Barrett delves into the profound theme of humanitys fall from Paradise into the wilderness, capturing the new and strange experiences that accompany this journey. Through a series of bizarre and lyrical scenes, the narrative powerfully explores the grief and guilt of Eve, the sorrowful pride of Lucifer, and the redemptive power of love. Join us for a captivating experience as we bring these timeless characters to life. (summary by Patrick Beverley, quotation from the preface)

This podcast is a passion project created to bring attention to the issue of substance misuse among everyone. The Health and Safety Project shares facts, real stories, and meaningful conversations designed to spread awareness, provide support, and inspire positive change within communities.

Two Point Perspective brings together two riders from very different eras of the sport: Elizabeth “Lizzo,” a former 1970s junior rider now actively navigating today’s modern, high-pressure show world, and Reynolds, a millennial adult amateur, new mother, and equine insurance agent who grew up doing the hands-on work and now sees firsthand how the system has changed. Together, they explore the conversations riders are actually having — and the ones most people avoid. Tradition and technology. Horsemanship and convenience. Trainer dynamics. Accessibility. Show costs. Social media ...

There's no one I hate more in our small town, and now that my dad is his boss, I can't avoid him. And maybe…maybe I don't want to. Because the more I get to know him, I realize there's more to him than I thought. With each intimate conversation and accidental touch, the sizzling tension between us grows. He makes me laugh. We understand each other in a way no one has before.

Vier Mädchen, alle heißen Taylor, und sie alle lieben die Sängerin Taylor Swift – über diese Tatsache sind die Taylors beste Freundinnen geworden. Zusammen haben sie schon viel erlebt, aber nun kommen sie auf die High School. Und dort erwarten sie ganz neue Herausforderungen… Denn Teffy ist schon lange heimlich verliebt in ihren Nachbarsjungen, der aber an eine andere vergeben ist. Tay findet einen Musiker aus ihrem Biologiekurs sehr süß. Taylor ist hin und weg, dass sich ein älterer Junge für sie interessiert.

We live in a grief-illiterate society. After the death of a child we often hear “there are no words.” But there are words. Oil for Your Lantern offers the newly bereaved, and those who love them, a gentle introduction to life after the death of a child, sharing words when we don’t yet have them ourselves. Oil for Your Lantern is a series of thirty essays written by Elizabeth Brady since the sudden death of her son, Mack, from sepsis in 2012. Elizabeth’s essays move both outward and deeply inward, exploring practical, cultural, and spiritual aspects of mourning a beloved child.

From the author of Pest—a Washington Post Noteworthy Book—comes a hilarious new novel that showcases the author’s talents at their best. Fifteen-year-old Caitlin Davies’s life is challenging enough. She’s short. She’s scrawny. She prefers Evernote to SnapChat. She’s two years younger than everyone else in her grade. And now her parents are taking the family to the British Virgin Islands (BVI)—for a year—to live on a derelict sailboat, bought sight-unseen from navigationally-impaired cigar smugglers.

“What do you think happens after we die?” has been Elizabeth Earley’s favorite conversation starter since the motorcycle accident that almost killed her. In Little Deaths All in a Row: Essays on Sex and Death, Earley delves into memories of past lovers and offers vivid portraits of the hospice patients she has worked with after recovering from her own near-fatal injuries.

A guide to long-term pacing that balances hustle and leisure, whether you’re chasing bold dreams or just trying to stay afloat in daily life, inspired by the strategies of elite athletes and renowned psychologists. Every distance runner knows this cardinal rule: don’t go too fast, or...

Como un hermano certificado en stand-up, Nick Maguire sabe que algunas cosas en la vida son sagradas: No saltarse los ejercicios de abdominales. Nunca rendirse ante la comida picante. Y siempre aceptar el resultado de Piedra, Papel o Tijera. Porque estas son las doctrinas veneradas del Código del Hermano, reglas de conducta que han sido transmitidas a través de las generaciones de hermano a hermano.

London, 1789. After a fire consumes the Theatre Royal, master showman Joseph Eliot is desperate to rebuild. His answer comes in the form of a strange, silent boy—his skin marked with tiger–like stripes—and a plan to turn curiosity into spectacle.

Dive into the enchanting world of Its Your Fairy Tale, You Know, where we meet Wendell, a typical boy from Boston with a passion for fairy tales and baseball, far more than he cares for fractions. Join him on a whimsical journey that promises to be anything but ordinary—just be warned, revealing more would spoil the magic! - Summary by Nan Dodge

Step into the charming world of Cranford, a quaint market town where a group of respectable ladies navigates the intricacies of life, love, and societal change. As they uncover secrets, share gossip, and confront the arrival of new residents and innovations, the humor and heart of Victorian society come to life. Originally published in episodes between 1851 and 1853 in Charles Dickens’ Journal Household Words, this delightful tale is accompanied by a short sequel, The Cage at Cranford, written a decade later and featured in All the Year Round. In a heartfelt letter to Mrs. Gaskell, Charlotte...