' An emotional rollercoaster of a read profoundly touching & moving'- Daily Express Perfect for fans of Jojo Moyes & Jodi Picoult Can you ever truly say goodbye to the past? Abi has been given the second chance she never expected & now she's trying to get her life
- & her family
- back on track after facing the worst But it's hard to trust in happiness again & reconnecting with her husband John proves more challenging than she thought Can you really go back to 'normal' after thinking you're going to lose one another? With Abi's son Seb struggling with a secret of his own the three of them are in danger of falling apart just when they need each other most But how do you pick up the pieces of a family still suffering emotional shockwaves? & can Abi bring the people she loves most in the world back together again before it's too late? What readers are saying about This Beautiful Life' Stunning filled with emotionone of my favourite books of 2017!'
- Off the Shelf Books'A breathtaking read that will break your heart''A beautiful soaring storyhighly HIGHLY recommended!''I loved every word a wonderful wonderful book'' Heartbreaking real & unforgettable
- the characters feel like friends or close family' ' Honest & powerful'' Will stay in my mind for a long time to come This author has really touched my heart''I devoured every page; an utter delight'



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In this extraordinary non-fiction novel based on a true story Tahar Ben Jelloun traces the experiences of Salim who in 1971 took part in a failed coup attempt to oust King Hassan II of Morocco With sixty others Salim was incarcerated in a secret prison complex in the Moroccan desert he was to remain there for nearly twenty years In starkly eloquent beautiful prose Ben Jelloun relates the prisoners& experiences as they struggle to survive The son of a witty feckless courtier who disowns him Salim tells stories to keep sane
- from the suras of his beloved Koran to the plot of A Streetcar Named Desire Even in the darkest most terrible conditions sympathy insight the human quest for meaning & understanding never desert Salim The resulting novel is a wrenching yet exquisite celebration of the human spirit & its determination to survive &A masterpiece& Judges of the IMPAC award &a sad & splendid book& New York Times Book Review
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In this blistering sequel to the bestselling cult sensation John Dies at the End our heroes find that books & movies about zombies may have triggered a zombie apocalypse despite a total world absence of zombies Hilarious terrifying engaging & wrenching this is a wild ride with two slackers from the midwest who really have better things to do with their time than prevent disaster ...

A funny & pertinent book about being lesbian bisexual gay queer transgender or just curious
- for everybody no matter their gender
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Discover how YOU can ditch plastic reduce rubbish & become an eco-warrior not an eco-worrier with 50 practical tips to really make a difference! 208 pages Thomas Isabel ...

In this wonderfully inventive book Bella is taking her dog for a stroll across the page but halfway across he disappears! Unable to quite believe what's just happened Bella watches transfixed with changing emotions of surprise indignation moments of renewed hope (as the authorities arrive to take control) followed by shock (as they too succumb to the book's inexplicable behaviour) & finally action when Bella marches toward the dangerous middle of the book only to disappear herself! At this point the book has consumed its characters & it's down to the reader to step in to help A note from Bella appears directly appealing for assistance & with a rigorous shake the characters reappear Normality is restored & Bella is finally able to take her dog for an uninterrupted walk or is she?! ...

This book is cleverer & better looking than you This book will blow your mind This book loves you This Book Loves You is a collection of beautifully illustrated inspirational sayings by which you should live your life If you follow each & every one your life will become easier more fabulous more rewarding Imagine what a chilled-out & wonderful human being people would think you were if you lived by the simple principle ' You can never fail if you never try' Your wasted life would be an inspiration to others Think of all the pointless unhappy striving you could simply give up Throw away that guitar! Give up on your dreams! Embrace your astounding mediocrity This Book Loves You has something for everyone
- or at least everyone willing to give up & stop caring If all else fails remember ' Don't be yourself Be a pizza Everyone loves pizza' Pew Die Pie was sent to planet Earth to dispense wisdom teach us common sense & instruct us in the ancient art of Inspirology Pew Die Pie just wants to make you happy Pew Die Pie loves you even more than this book does
- isn't that enough for you?

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Get up close & personal with a wonderful world of waste From composting & recycling to landfills & dumps to how creative people are finding new ways to reuse rubbish It's fun to talk trash when it's jam-packed with infographics thematic spreads wow-worthy photos sidebars serious stats & fabulous facts Also included are quizzes & activities to inspire kids to take action be proactive & rethink the things we throw away ...

This book Thinks You're a Scientist explores seven key scientific areas in the Science Museum's new interactive gallery for children force & motion electricity & magnetism earth & space light matter sound & mathematics Each spread centres on an open-ended question or activity with space on the page for the child to write draw or interact with the book Imagine dogs are magnetic! Design how you would make a book fly Write a new robot language The book ends with a section for children to record their own guided independent investigations including surveys & experiment logs ...

A new book from the million-selling New Scientist series that will blow your mind & then put it back together again 336 pages New Scientist ...