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A Sunday Times bestseller: the unflinching, raw and utterly hilarious book about parenthood that everyone should read 'Very, very, very funny' JO BRAND 'Bloody hilarious' CARIAD LLOYD 'Full of honesty, heart and humour' JASON MANFORD 'Raw, honest and hilarious' ROSIE RAMSAY 'Refreshingly honest' ROMESH RANGANATHAN 'Consistently funny and life affirming' JOSH WIDDICOMBE 'I want my daughters to read this book' SINDHU VEE My Child and Other Mistakes is the honest lowdown on Motherhood and all its grisly delights, asking the questions no one wants to admit to asking themselves - do I want a child? Do I have a favourite? Do I wish I hadn't had one and spent the money on a kitchen island instead? ...
"Recommended: Childbirth educators"--Cover.
Fourteen-year-old Ellie will do almost anything to win a scholarship to the best speech school in the country, but must decide if she is willing to hide her Jewish heritage while at a Phoenix, Arizona, summer camp that could help her reach her goal.
'Very funny and frank' Independent 'Reads like Scrubs: The Blog ... funny and awful in equal measure' Observer * * * * * * * The bestselling real life story of a hapless junior doctor, based on his columns written anonymously for the Telegraph. IF YOU'RE GOING to be ill, it's best to avoid the first Wednesday in August. This is the day when junior doctors graduate to their first placements and begin to face having to put into practice what they have spent the last six years learning. Starting on the evening before he begins work as a doctor, this book charts Max Pemberton's touching and funny journey through his first year in the NHS. Progressing from youthful idealism to frank bewilderment,...
Fred Cox, a young soldier in the East Surrey Regiment, was taken prisoner by the Japanese at the fall of Singapore in February 1942. The next three and a half years were spent in a series of PoW camps, notably in Thailand working on the aptly named Death Railway. Fortunately he was not one of the 12,000 Allied prisoners who perished as a result of extreme maltreatment, starvation or disease, but his health, both physical and psychological, was seriously affected. After liberation, whilst in hospital in Ceylon, Fred was nursed by Joan whom he married. Advised by the doctors to face his horrific experiences, he and Joan spent the winter of 1946 1947 getting his story down on paper. Seventy years on, sadly after his death, Faith, Hope and Rice, (which were what sustained Fred through his ordeal) can now be shared with a wider audience. Readers cannot fail to be moved by the author's and his comrades' inspiring courage and resilience in the face of extreme adversity and ever present death.
INTRODUCED BY SARAH WATERS 'Every one of her books is a treat and this is my favourite, because of its wonderful cast of characters, and because of the deftness with which Taylor's narrative moves between them ... A wonderful writer' SARAH WATERS In the faded coastal village of Newby, everyone looks out for - and in on - each other, and beneath the deceptively sleepy exterior, passions run high. Beautiful divorcee Tory is secretly involved with her neighbour, Robert, while his wife Beth, Tory's best friend, is consumed by the worlds she creates in her novels, oblivious to the relationship developing next door. Their daughter Prudence is aware, however, and is appalled by the treachery she ob...
'Absolutely delightful, surprisingly useful and pleasingly absurd' - Rachel Parris 'Tessa and Stevie are two of the funniest people I know' - Nish Kumar 'A must-read for anyone struggling to be a convincing grown up' - Richard Herring 'Bloody funny and genuinely informative' - Ellie Taylor Trying to get your life together? Got three dead houseplants, no debit card, and an exploded yoghurt in your bag? Useful, funny and life-affirming, Nobody Panic is an instruction manual for anyone with absolutely no idea what they're doing. From the creators of the critically acclaimed podcast comes a series of How To guides for everything from job interviews to leaving a WhatsApp group, from understanding the oven to dealing with your best friend's new (astoundingly dull) partner. There's also a poem about taxes. Comedians and professional panickers Tessa Coates and Stevie Martin are here to help you learn from their many, many mistakes, and remind you that when it comes to life, we're all in this together - so nobody panic. Praise for the podcast: 'Hilarious and brilliant' - Grazia 'Witty, smart and oh-so-relatable' - Evening Standard 'Jaunty' - The Times
CONTAINS A BRAND NEW CHAPTER Sunday Times Number One Bestseller Happy Mum Happy Baby is now a Number One podcast. A positive and uplifting book about what it is to be a mother and all things mum and baby by Celebrity Mum of the Year and phenomenally popular vlogger, author, TV presenter and actress Giovanna Fletcher. Being a mum is an incredible journey, a remarkable experience that changes how we look, how we feel, who we are. As mothers we are strong, protective, proud. We feel a love like no other. But being a parent can be hard too. It challenges us physically, mentally, emotionally. There are the days where just managing to fit a shower in amidst the endless feeding, entertaining young ...
WINNER OF THE 2019 JANE GRIGSON TRUST AWARD This beautiful book places botanical ingredients at the fore, emphasising the power of a few small ingredients to transform and enhance food the world over. The choice of botanicals can transform a recipe, adding a new twist to a classic or creating surprising and rewarding combinations, and in this 2019 Jane Grigson Trust Award-winning book, Elly McCausland guides readers through cooking with botanicals, looking at their culinary history and diverse uses over the years. Weaving through this compelling text will be 90 delicious recipes including relishes and tarts, salads and soups, noodle bowls and breads and everything in between, offering unique and insightful flavour pairings. From the common to the curious, Elly's debut book takes an in-depth look at our love affair with every part of the plant. Chapters include fruits (tropical, Mediterranean and orchard), leaves, flowers, seeds and berries, beautifully illustrated with photography by Polly Webster.
Listen to your body. Calm your mind. Find your strength. Forget prescriptive 28-day plans and fad diets that are sooner or later abandoned. The truth is they don't work - and they don't make you happy. Pop powerhouse Ellie Goulding's much sought-after fitness and health philosophy is based around becoming the brightest, strongest version of yourself. This means prioritising self-care and flexibility, and approaching wellness from a perspective that is sustainable; one that doesn't leave you feeling like you've failed and, most importantly, allows room for fun and creativity. Combining a mindful approach to exercise with delicious, nutritious recipes, this book will help you kickstart healthy...