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Sunny grew in the mother and baby home on Grove Lane, London. The daughter of a wartime nurse and a Polish pilot, she was abandoned by her mother shortly after her birth and taken in by Nan, the warm and gentle proprietor of the home. Never having known her parents, Sunny has always felt like she doesn't quite fit in, but now, at 16 years old, she is ready to find her place in the world. Heading out to start her first job, she finally feels she has some idea of who she wants to be. As 1950s post-war London is changing at a rapid pace, so is Sunny.

A new comedy series that delivers a next generation twist on stand-up. An entertaining hour where reality meets stand-up comedy via performances and profiles of the next generation of great African American comics. We Got Next takes you into the talent scout lab of Bob Sumner (founder/producer/lead talent scout of Def Comedy Jam series with Russell Simmons on HBO) as he sets out to answer the question, “Who’s next?”

You can't avoid it, because it's everywhere. In the looks my kids get in certain spaces, the manner in which some people speak to them, the stuff that goes over their heads. Stuff that makes them cry even when they don't know why. How do you bring up your kids to be kind and happy when there is...

It's not my fault. Really. I didn't start out to have two boyfriends. It just happened. I didn't plan to have two husbands, either, but that just happened, too. I would have been perfectly happy with just one decent boyfriend, but sometimes things don't go like you plan. And two boyfriends was more fun than just one. Besides, they were in different cities, with careers of their own, and I'm a modern, independent woman. I can handle two boyfriends. It's not so hard. And it was fun. At least until the disaster.

If you’re looking for a funny and vibrant audiobook of poetry for kids, Somehow Connected to Me in Some Way delivers laugh-out-loud moments, relatable stories, and meaningful life lessons that kids and parents will both enjoy. This engaging audiobook edition brings the poems to life through energetic narration, entertaining music, and humorous sound effects, making it perfect for classroom listening, homeschool lessons, car rides, bedtime stories, and family fun time.

Step into a London lit up by the Elemental spirits: the fiery Dragons, the airy Fumis, the watery Chads and the earthbound Magogs. A dragon is dreaming of a time when plague blighted the city, when a mysterious cauldron was used for wicked magic and what this would mean if it fell into the wrong hands now ... On a mission from the shores of the Thames, to the ghost-filled gardens of Hyde Park and the forbidding Tower of London, Marisee and Robert must use every ounce of ingenuity they possess to defeat the most villainous foe yet ... and find out some secrets about their own families.

Lana LeFleur was the epitome of the movie star queens of the Golden Age of Cinema. Fawned over, catered to, adored and pampered she was the center of her own universe and demanded that that was also true of everyone in her orbit—especially her stand-in who lived continually in the shadow of her stardom. And also her beleaguered newlywed husband, who had sacrificed his writing career to give her the spotlight. But for Lana, there would be a reckoning. When Cameron, the shy husband, and Audrey, the unassuming body double, begin to develop a relationship…only the cinema diva is in their way.

Renee has a keen eye for observing the aging process. In her view, there are a million laughs to be had and enjoyed by all with these processes which we all go through. Her pithy sayings are hilarious, helpful and always true. Each new year leads to bizarre discoveries and humorous conclusions about the realities of growing older or as she prefers to think of it the GROWING UP period. This book will have you looking at your own growing up period with many laughs and more enjoyment.

The Stretchman is a being driven by hate and fear, able to reach into our world and drag humans and their dogs through a portal to The Dark Place where the half-human, half-dead walk. At the hands of the monster, high school band students are turned into their musical instruments, a woman is crushed into a ball of bones and others are mutilated beyond any form of recognition. Its chaos defies imagination.

What happened when Belle visited Buckingham Palace, when Billy fell down a hole, and when Benny tempted Belfry down from a tree with dog food? In these entrancing short stories, written by schoolchildren from Ruskington village in Lincolnshire, England, join the six bell characters in some of their funny, heartwarming, and magical adventures. Discover what Bessie, Belle, Boo, Billy—and his pet bat, Belfry—Bob, and Benny get up to when no one is looking.

Inspired by real life stories of the Windrush Generation and her mother’s own experiences as a nurse coming to Britain from the Caribbean, Sarah Lee’s debut novel An Ocean Apart is a must for fans of Call the Midwife. It’s 1954 and, in Barbados, Ruby Haynes spots an advertisement for young...

A compelling anthology of Black voices from England, America, Africa and the Caribbean, from people who lived, worked, campaigned and travelled in Britain from the eighteenth to the early twentieth century. Part of the Macmillan Collector’s Library. Professor Hakim Adi, shortlisted for the...

Dive into a magical mystery with the Curious Cousins in The African Unicorn & the Baddy Baboons. Meet Emilia Rose, Isla Mae, and Audrey Jane — three daring cousins who leap into their dream world to chase down the elusive 'African Unicorn'. In this enchanting adventure, the Curious Cousins team up with an unforgettable South African cast: a majestic acacia tree, a lightning-fast butterfly, a dazzling blue-headed lizard, a thundering herd of zebras and ostriches, a gentle giraffe and her calf, cranky Professor Crane and sweet Mrs.

Dive into a Magical Safari: Where Dreams, Adventure, and African Elephants Collide! Do you recall those bedtime stories that transported you to magical lands, infused with wonder, knowledge, and unexpected friendships? This is one such enchanting world where every minute reveals a new marvel, and where young listeners embark on an adventure that spans ages, dreams, and the vast landscapes of South Africa. At the heart of this tale are Emilia Rose, Isla Mae, and Audrey Jane. These spirited cousins have a secret: within the realms of their dreams, there's no adventure too grand, no question too big!

Revival starts with a choice to gaze at God — our Way Maker, Miracle Worker, Promise Keeper, and Light Bringer. Seeing God in these multifaceted ways helps us release His wonder into a broken world. It calls us higher to trust in His Promises, wider to discover His ways, and deeper to strengthen our faith. Way Maker, co-authored by mother and son, Debra Green OBE and Josh Green, is full of honest & inspiring stories of how God leads us through mountaintop miracles and dark valleys, walking with us every step of the way.

Soul Sisters by Lesley Lokko is a rich, intergenerational tale of love, race, power and secrets which centres on the lifelong friendship between two women: Scottish Jen McFadden and South African-born Kemisa Mashabane, known to her friends as Kemi. Since childhood, Jen and Kemi have lived like...

The Worry Chicks will make children think, and maybe share their thoughts with you more. The Ark Angels shows the importance the gift of friendship truly is. The Pagnington Pockets will make children giggle at typical family antics and maybe, identify with some characters. Get ready to settle down and travel to a world of wonderment.