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As a mother, are you comfortable in your skin? Want to know how best to be a working or stay-at-home mum? Babies have very simple needs, yet many parents are overwhelmed with elaborate advice on how to meet them. In How Not to F*** Them Up leading child psychologist Oliver James argues that your under-threes do not need training; it's getting your head straight as a parent that's important. Drawing on extensive interviews and the latest clinical research, James identifies three basic types of mum: the Hugger, the Organiser, and the Fleximum.

The modern working world is a dangerous place, where game-playing, duplicity and sheer malevolence are rife. Do talent and hard work count for nothing? Is politics everything? In this fascinating exposé, Oliver James reveals the murky underside of modern office life. With cutting-edge research and eye-opening interviews, he highlights the nasty practices that propel people to the top and shows how industries and cultures are fostering this behaviour.

There is currently an epidemic of 'affluenza' throughout the world - an obsessive, envious, keeping-up-with-the-Joneses - that has resulted in huge increases in depression and anxiety among millions. Over a nine-month period, bestselling author Oliver James travelled around the world to try and find out why. He discovered how, despite very different cultures and levels of wealth, affluenza is spreading.

They’re back! The all-star cast multi-award-winning cult hit comedy returns, with more surreal goings-on in the lives and loves of the doctors and staff at East Hampton Hospital (warning: contains very little medical content).

Understanding addiction is no longer just about understanding neurons or genes, broken brain functioning, learning, or faulty choices. Oliver J. Morgan provides a fresh take on addiction and recovery by presenting a more inclusive framework than traditional understanding. Cutting-edge work in attachment, interpersonal neurobiology, and trauma is integrated with ecological-systems thinking to provide a consilient and comprehensive picture of addiction.

Baree was the son of a grey wolf and a black dog, born in the vast Canadian wilderness. He learns about nature and his fellow animals by trial and error; fighting with owls and playing with beavers. Being alone in the wild, he desperately seeks to join a pack of wolves, but they see him as a dog, and he is driven away.

Five years ago, I gave my heart and soul to my professor. He made me fall for him, only to destroy me with his silence. I've never been the same. I finally have the chance to leave this town, start over, and try to move on with my life. But what happens when fate insists the chapter of your life that haunts you isn't over?

Whether you’re a return visitor or discovering Cloverleigh Farms for the first time, this collection has something for everyone! A grumpy firefighter single dad who falls for the sunshine girl next door. Two frenemies whose chemistry explodes when they’re stranded in a motel room during a blizzard (spoiler alert: there’s only one bed). Best friends who discover their feelings are real when they pretend to be engaged. A curvy heroine who falls for her ex’s dad.

The Last of the Mohicans is a historical novel by James Fenimore Cooper, first published in January 1826. James Fenimore Cooper (1789 - 1851) was a prolific and popular American writer of the early 19th century.

Kazan by James Oliver Curwood is an exhilarating adventure novel set in the rugged Canadian wilderness. This timeless classic follows the life of Kazan, a remarkable wolf-dog torn between fierce wild instincts and loyal domestic ties. The story explores themes of nature versus nurture, survival, and the enduring bond between humans and animals. Bursting with suspense and vivid descriptions of untamed landscapes, Kazan captivates readers seeking thrilling outdoor adventure and heartfelt animal drama, making it a must-read for lovers of classic wilderness tales. Experience an unforgettable ...

The Flaming Forest is a tale of mystery, romance, and duty as lawman David Carrigan finds himself held captive by the enigmatic Jean-Marie, a woman he may be falling in love with. Set against the stunning backdrop of Canada’s northern wilderness, this novel blends action, intrigue, and deep emotions.

Flower of the North is a captivating adventure set in the rugged Canadian wilderness. Philip Whittemore sets out on an expedition up the Churchill River, only to encounter a mysterious woman and an isolated outpost with dark secrets. A thrilling blend of romance, intrigue, and survival.

Love Bombing is a radical new method for resetting the emotional thermostats of troubled children and their parents, setting them on a much happier trajectory. It is simple to do, easily explained, and works for both severe and mild problems from aged three to early teenage.

High adventure from a master storyteller about one boy's attempt to fend for himself among cruel orphan masters, corrupt magistrates, and conniving thieves. In the seaside town of Melcombe Regis, England, 1724, Oliver Cromwell Pitts wakes to find his father missing and his house flooded by a recent storm. He's alone in his ruined home, with no money and no food. Oliver's father has left behind a barely legible waterlogged note: he's gone to London, where Oliver's sister, Charity, is in trouble.

Geheimdienstchef M schickt Bond auf eine Mission, um einen russischen Agenten namens "Le Chiffre" auszuschalten. Er soll ihn am Baccarat-Tisch ruinieren und so seine sowjetischen Auftraggeber zwingen, ihn in den "Ruhestand" zu schicken. Zunächst scheint es so, als ob das Glück Bond hold ist - Le Chiffre hat eine Pechsträhne. Doch manche Leute weigern sich einfach, nach den Regeln zu spielen...

The Courage of Marge O’Doone follows David Raine, a man running from his past, as he joins a priest on a journey into the wild North. Along the way, he encounters a woman searching for a long-lost loved one, setting him on a path of adventure and discovery.

The Country Beyond is a romantic adventure in the Canadian wilderness. Outlaw “Jolly” Roger McKay and his loyal dog Peter are on the run, but when he falls for the beautiful Nada, his life becomes even more complicated. A thrilling blend of action, love, and survival.

Danger Trail follows engineer Jack Howland as he attempts to build a railway through the treacherous Canadian wilderness. But something—or someone—is determined to stop him. With mysterious strangers, hidden threats, and an enigmatic woman, this novel is a thrilling blend of adventure, romance, and suspense.

In the preface to the 1867 Charles Dickens edition of the beloved masterpiece, he wrote, "… like many fond parents, I have in my heart of hearts a favorite child. And his name is David Copperfield." The author’s most autobiographical work, along with his social-reform inspiring classic, Oliver Twist, is faithfully adapted for young listeners in this wonderfully narrated presentation of two timeless Dickens tales.

The Golden Snare is an action-packed wilderness thriller featuring a Royal Northwest Mounted Policeman tracking a savage fugitive. When he discovers a golden snare woven from a woman’s hair, he becomes entangled in a haunting mystery that leads him deep into the Canadian wilderness.