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Clara Newton is the new Housemother of Shilling Grange Orphanage. Many of the children have been bombed out of their homes and left without families, their lives torn apart by the war, just like Clara’s. Devastated by the loss of her fiancé, a brave American pilot, she is just looking for a place to start again. But the orphans are in desperate need of her help.

In The Taste of Empire, acclaimed historian Lizzie Collingham tells the story of how the British Empire's quest for food shaped the modern world. Told through 20 meals over the course of 450 years, from the Far East to the New World, Collingham explains how Africans taught Americans how to grow rice, how the East India Company turned opium into tea, and how Americans became the best-fed people in the world.

“Yinka is a lovable and relatable disaster—which is to say, she isn’t actually a disaster at all...I adore her.”—Emily Henry, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Book Lovers “Feel good, funny, and clever, it’s got smash-hit written all over it!” –Josie Silver, New York...

You will love every moment of this absolutely brilliant wartime saga, perfect for fans of Diney Costeloe, Soraya M. Lane, and Nadine Dorries. As war takes its toll, the love and care of two brave young nurses become everything to the wounded soldiers they tend... 1914. Two plucky young nurses pledge to help the war effort: Mairi, a wholesome idealist hoping to leave behind her past and Elsie, a glamorous single mother with a weakness for handsome soldiers. Despite their differences, the pair become firm friends.

Good Inside meets Fair Play in this inspiring, real-world guide to fostering independent play in children—both as a vital skill for kids’ development and an essential act for modern parents’ well-being and sanity. “But I’m bored.” Parents constantly hear these three dreaded words...

This centennial edition of Emily Post’s classic guide to etiquette has been completely rewritten with up-to-date and comprehensive advice on the need-to-know manners, customs, and best practices of today. For the past one hundred years, Emily Post has been America’s definitive source for how...

As a teenager in Chicago, May always dreamed of travelling the world. So when she falls in love with George Turner, she can’t wait to return to London as his wife. Two beautiful daughters follow, but George isn’t the husband he promised to be. Ten years on, May is wondering if she’s made a terrible mistake. The Great War has been declared in Europe, and all around, brave young men are being called up to serve. George, banned from conscription himself, has taken to the bottle, and May suspects he’s seeing other women, too.

'A timeless sapphic love story at its heart. Sweet, soaring and splendid' ELLE McNICOLL 'Full of wit and warmth about out how to find the courage to truly be yourself' ROWAN COLEMAN 'Healing, gratifying and hilarious – all with the perfect dash of spice' BEA FITZGERALD 'Perfect for fans of...

Daria never expected her life to become a game of survival, let alone one where her heart is on the line. When the ruthless mafia boss Enzo Esposito claims her as his wife, it’s more than just a marriage of convenience—it’s a dangerous power play in a world of betrayal and bloodshed. Enzo is a man who gets what he wants, and now he wants Daria. But their union is anything but peaceful. With enemies lurking in the shadows, including the sinister Domino, a man who believes Daria belongs to him, Enzo is forced to wage a brutal war to protect her. But the more time Daria spends with her ...

Born in the workhouse and adopted by a former suffragette, Frances Brakespeare was encouraged from an early age to be strong, independent and to pursue a career as a doctor. The tragic loss of the love of her life in the Great War propels Frances to commit to her one true vocation. Rebelling against the unfair treatment of female doctors Frances is dismissed from her London post and things continue to take a turn for the worse when Izzy, her benefactress dies and Frances finds herself homeless.

A podcast on reclaiming an ancient Christian faith for modern Christian life, with the Reverend Lizzie McManus-Dail and the Reverend Laura Di Panfilo.

A cautionary tale for a new era of megafires, Paradise is the gripping true story of a town wiped off the map and the determination of its people to rise again. The inspiration for the Apple Original Film The Lost Bus, starring Matthew McConaughey and America Ferrera “A tour de force story of...

In this lovers-to-enemies-to-lovers rom-com, two exes are faced with one deadline. Will they make it to the end? Temi and Wale meet in London. They flirt, date, meet each other's friends. Then they break up. And Wale goes on a reality dating show. Instead of giving in to heartbreak, Temi throws...

This completely updated edition of Emily Post’s essential guide to business etiquette has been fully refreshed with comprehensive advice on everything professionals and jobseekers need to know about how to succeed in the business world today. No matter the industry or the position, business is...

A first-of-its-kind devotional for the disenchanted, disillusioned, and deconstructed Winner of the Illumination Book Awards Gold Medal for Best Devotional Countless Christians are deconstructing the fear-based faith they were handed, but many don’t want to give up on God—they want to love...

When Jack comes home late from work one night, he desperately wants to spend time alone with his new nanny. But nothing can prepare him when he catches sight of her open notebook, and the things she has written inside. One night of fantasy can quickly become reality, and Jack's not sure he is ever wants to give his little girl up. Not when she's calling him Daddy and letting him touch her in private places. * Note, both characters in this book are over eighteen, and love to have a little fun. Includes, daddy kink, virgin heroine, middle, age play, nanny/boss, shh-quiet or they'll wake up, ...

I'll do anything to get away from my family. Even strip at Club Lucky, one of the hottest strip clubs around. Imagine my surprise when I see my father's friend, Bryan one night while dancing. And I definitely don't expect for him to watch me as closely as he does. His eyes swim with hunger. His mouth hangs open as his eyes clock my every movement. If I didn't know any better I'd say he wants me. Badly. Little does he know I've been harboring a secret crush on him. I've been wanting him. Badly. So, when his friend purchases a private dance for Bryan in the VIP room, I'm more than happy to ...

If you want to launch, grow, pivot, or scale your Etsy shop--- or you've always wanted to develop the mindset and skills to run your own business--- then this podcast is for you. I've had that entrepreneurial spirit going strong since my very first lemonade stand, and now I'm a work-at-home Mama with multiple online companies and a full time Etsy shop--- all while being present with my kids for the everyday chaos and most important milestones. On this podcast—we'll talk about all things business, mindset, Etsy, creativity, dazzling our customers—and so much more. There's plenty of room at ...

London, 1943. German bombs rain down on London, but Elaine Parker knows her job transcribing letters from far-away prisoners of war is more important than her own safety. As she pores over each tearful letter from a soldier to his family far away, she's not only making sure the notes reach their destinations, but also looking for secret messages hidden between the lines to help the allies win the war.

Aurora's ex-husband got everything in the divorce—the dog, the house, the car, everything—and she's left to pick up the pieces. Crawling back home to her mother with her tail between her legs, she expecting a big, fat "I told you so" waiting for her in the small, woodsy farmland of Oklahoma. What she gets is a bottle of wine, a hug, and a drunken adventure into the woods with the mom she left behind to follow her heart. Now, she's got to figure out what's in store for her... but also, where did her shoes go?