' What's so hard about pulling a sword out of a stone? The real work's already been done. You ought to make yourself useful & find the man who put the sword in the stone in the stone in the first place.' Fate is a word that springs to the lips when to call something coincidence seems mealy mouthed. Destiny is another such. But the problem with destiny is, of course, that she is not always careful where she points her finger. One minute you might be minding your own business on a normal if not spectacular career path, the next you might be in the frame for the big job, like saving the world... Read by Tony Robinson. ...

The final episode in the trilogy that began with the million-copy bestseller MAN & BOY Harry Silver is settled & happy. But can it last? Life is good for Harry Silver. He has a beautiful wife, three wonderful children & a great job as producer of the cult radio show, A Clip Round the Ear. But Harry is about to turn forty & his ex-wife is back in town. Soon it could be time to kiss the good life goodbye! When Harry's 15-year-old son Pat moves out, Harry's perfect life seems to be falling apart. Into the chaos of Harry Silver's life stroll two old soldiers who fought alongside Harry's late father in The Battle of Monte Cassino in the spring of 1944. Will these two gallant old men help Harry to reclaim his son, his family, his wife & his life? & can they show Harry Silver what it really means to be a man? ...

Nat doesn?t want babies; she accepts this is unusual, but not unnatural, which seems to be how everyone else is looking at the matter. She has her reasons; deeply private & personal ones, her husband Neil has always been in complete agreement with her decision. But then Neil has a change of heart & now longs to become a dad. Nat can't or won't give him what he wants; she can't or won't even explain why. Cracks start to appear in their relationship & Nat begins to question if the man she married is the man she's meant to be with. ...

A wonderful & pithy collection of sayings, advice, confession & home truths about the relationships between men & women. Originally published 1910 & illustrated with charming & funny contemporary illustrations. Many a man has fallen in love with a peach only to discover that Fate has handed him a lemon. Love is blind, they say. That perhaps is why he depends so largely on the sense of touch. If a girl remains single till her ideal man comes along, the chances are that her maiden name will adorn a tombstone. Nothing pleases a large woman more than to have a man call her a dear little girl. Don't make love to a girl in a hammock; you may both fall out. Timeless advice! & all too true... ...

Maya spends her days dreaming of a perfect life; a life filled with love, success & pleasure. She tries to find fulfilment in the pursuit of men & money, & when this doesn't work she looks for comfort in chocolate. But this just leaves her feeling empty & lost. Then Maya meets a mysterious stranger & is set on a spiritual journey to discover what she's been missing all this time. ...

A collection of short stories inspired by different cultures (Middle Eastern & European), & derived from different historical periods (World War I, World War II, the Cold War; & the present time). It casts a light on issues such as religious conflicts & social changes. ...

In today's throwaway culture, it can often seem easier to ditch a broken item rather than attempt to repair it. But this also seems like madness at a time when we're all trying to be thrifty, & at the same time reduce the amount of rubbish we contribute to landfill. In this timely book, Sian Berry sets out to prove that your much-loved table with the wonky leg, wobbly earring or dodgy door handle can be given a new lease of life with a bit of common sense & know-how. With chapters covering furniture, kitchenware, electrical goods, textiles & jewellery, Sian guides you through 400 repair projects, each accompanied by step-by-step illustrations & simple instructions. Even the most DIY-shy person will find this book a revelation. ...

Explains the practices for healing outside of ordinary time & space. This title shows how to enter the timeless now to heal events that occurred in the past, & to correct the course of destiny. It discusses ways in which you can heal yourself & your loved ones by employing intention through practices used by shamans of the Americas. ...

Takes readers on a quest to understand the profound influence the thyroid has on a woman's hormonal health in the perimenopause & menopause years. This title discusses how undiagnosed thyroid problems may be the real culprit behind what many assume are peri/menopausal symptoms. It helps readers explore how best to treat a thyroid condition. ...

Overall Winner & Winner of Non-Fiction Lifestyle Book of the Year at The British Book Awards 2023! Menopausing is more than just a book, it’s a movement. An uprising. Menopause affects every woman, & yet so many approach it with shame, fear, misinformation or silence. Why is no one talking about this? Who has the correct information? & how can we get it? That’s how this book has come about. We are going to tell you the truth, so you can make an informed decision about your life & your body … mic drop. For too long, women have had to keep quiet about menopause – its onset, its symptoms, its treatments – & what it means for us. Menopausing will build an empowered, supportive community to break this terrible silence once & for all. By exploring & explaining the science, debunking damaging myths, & smashing the taboos around perimenopause & menopause, this book will equip women to make the most informed decisions about their health… & their lives. Menopausing will al... ...