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Jackson is aggressive, confrontational and often volatile. His mother, Kayla, is crippled with grief after tragically losing her husband and eldest son. Struggling to cope, she puts Jackson into foster care.Cathy, his carer, encourages Jackson to talk about what has happened to his family, but he just won’t engage. His actions continue to test and worry everyone.Then, in a dramatic turn of events, the true reason for Jackson’s behaviour comes to light …
The One and Only Bob
The One and Only Ivan is now a major motion picture available on Disney+!Return to the unforgettable world of the Newbery Medal-winning and #1 New York Times bestselling novel The One and Only Ivan in this incredible sequel, starring Ivan’s friend Bob!Bob sets out on a dangerous journey in search of his long-lost sister with the help of his two best friends, Ivan and Ruby. As a hurricane approaches and time is running out, Bob finds courage he never knew he had and learns the true meaning of friendship and family.Bob, Ivan and Ruby have touched the hearts of millions of readers, and their story isn’t over yet. Catch up with these beloved friends before the star-studded film adaptation of The One and Only Ivan hits cinemas in August 2020!
The Bystander Effect
‘Fantastic … It explains the misperception of stacked odds and personal powerlessness that stops individuals challenging bad behaviour. Stunning. Humbling. Thought-provoking’ Kathryn Mannix, author of With the End in MindIn the face of discrimination, bad behaviour, evil and abuse, why do good people so often do nothing? Every day, we see examples of bad or immoral behaviour – from sexual harassment to political corruption, from negligence to bullying.Why did no one stop the abduction of Jamie Bulger, despite many witnesses reporting they felt uneasy seeing the two-year-old's distress? How did the USA gymnastics team doctor, Larry Nassar, abuse hundreds of young women under his care for so long? Why didn't anyone intervene when David Dao, an innocent sixty-nine-year-old man, was forcibly removed from his seat on a United Airlines aeroplane and dragged down the aisle by security officers? How did large crowds of men get away with sexually assaulting an estimated 1,200 women in Cologne during the 2015 New Year's Eve celebrations?In The Bystander Effect, pioneering psychologist Catherine Sanderson uses real-life examples, neuroscience and the latest psychological studies to explain why we might be good at recognising bad behaviour but bad at taking action against it. With practical strategies to transform your thinking, she shows how we can all learn to speak out, intervene, think outside the group mentality and ultimately become braver versions of ourselves.Courage is not a virtue we're born with. A bystander can learn to be brave.
A Curious Boy
What makes a scientist? In a charming memoir, beloved and brilliant scientist Richard Fortey offers a tour of the natural world in all its joys, puzzles and curiosities.In this memoir, Richard Fortey – a palaeontologist and natural historian – tells the story of how as a young boy he became fascinated with the natural world, leading to a long life exploring its secrets. He leads a journey through botany and birds, fossils and fungi, using a different object to lead each chapter.A great brown trout caught by his father opens up the world of fish, streams and rivers. A blue thrush’s egg takes us out tramping through water meadows and into the social world of birds and trees. Richard takes us back to his past as a small boy who was allowed a little shed at the bottom of the garden in which to play chemist, and where, with the guidance of the encyclopaedia, he made the likes of potassium cyanide from horse hoof clippings, and then the ‘smelliest substance’ – a chemical that when taken outside the shed’s confines brought mayhem to his school, and the Central Line.Educational and inspiring, this is a charming memoir of a life in the thrall of science and the wonders of the natural world.
An Intimate History of Premature Birth
Inspired by Sarah DiGregorio’s harrowing experience giving birth to her premature daughter, Early is a compelling and empathetic blend of memoir and rigorous reporting that tells the story of neonatology – and explores the questions raised by premature birth. ‘A definitive history of neonatology, written with urgency and clarity, beauty and compassion. DiGregorio is at once a clear-eyed reporter and a mother who has lived through the reality of neonatal intensive care, and her balance of the two narrative strands is pitch-perfect. A popular science book that deserves its place among the best’ Francesca Segal, author of Mother ShipThe heart of many hospitals is the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). It is a place where humanity, ethics, and science collide in dramatic and deeply personal ways as parents, doctors, and nurses grapple with sometimes unanswerable questions: When does life begin? When and how should life end? And what does it mean to be human?For the first time, Sarah DiGregorio tells the complete story of this science – and the many people it has touched. Weaving her own experiences and those of NICU clinicians and other parents with deeply researched reporting, An Intimate History of Premature Birth delves deep into the history and future of neonatology, one of the most boundary pushing medical disciplines: how it came to be, how it is evolving, and the political, cultural, and ethical issues that continue to arise in the face of dramatic scientific developments.Previously published as Early
The DCI Warren Jones Series Books 1–3
The first three books in the DCI Warren Jones series in one volume – with two bonus novellas!1 The Last Straw A professor is found with his throat slashed, and there’s a long list of potential suspects. But for newly appointed Detective Chief Inspector Warren Jones, political pressure means solving the case is far from easy…2 No Smoke Without Fire A young woman is found dead, and all the clues match the MO of a previous perpetrator – but he has a cast-iron alibi. As personal tragedy divides Warren’s attention, he must fight to find the killer before another victim is taken.Blood is Thicker than Water (Novella) What seems like an accidental death raises red flags – and soon Warren uncovers dark secrets in the victim’s past…3 Silent as the Grave After a dog walker is found dead, a lack of clues leave the police stuck – until an informant offers information that could blow a wide criminal conspiracy wide open. But can Warren trust him?A Case Gone Cold (Novella) An open-and-shut case gives Warren a tantalising clue that links back to an unsolved crime from years ago…Readers LOVE the DCI Warren Jones Series‘I love this series!’ Reader review, 5 Stars‘DCI Warren Jones is must read detective fiction.’ Reader review, 5 Stars‘Paul Gitsham never ceases to fill his pages with surprises and DCI Warren Jones is always a winner.’ Reader review, 5 Stars‘DCI Warren Jones is one of those characters I just can't get enough of.’ Reader review, 5 Stars‘Long may this series continue.’ Reader review, 5 Stars‘The writer continues to produce intriguing plots with unexpected twists which keeps you guessing and wanting more.’ Reader review, 5 Stars‘DCI Warren Jones and his team are a sure-fire hit.’ Reader review, 5 Stars‘DCI Warren Jones is a great addition to the genre.’Reader review, 5 Stars
The Island
Lost meets The Hunger Games in the thrilling new young adult novel from C.L. Taylor, the Sunday Times and million-copy bestselling author.***Welcome to The Island.Where your worst fears are about to come true…It was supposed to be the perfect holiday: a week-long trip for six teenage friends on a remote tropical island.But when their guide dies of a stroke leaving them stranded, the trip of a lifetime turns into a nightmare.Because someone on the island knows each of the group’s worst fears. And one by one, they’re becoming a reality.Seven days in paradise. A deadly secret.Who will make it off the island alive?***Readers love C. L. Taylor’s gripping YA novels:'What a fabulous storyline. A heart-popping, fast-paced page-turner from start to finish.''A cracking, well-informed and interesting storyline. Simply excellent. C.L. Taylor has done it again!''A brilliant step into the YA world.''From the beginning I was hooked. Twists and turns really pull you in and you find yourself on a roller coaster ride of emotions.''I was gripped from start to finish!''The concept was brilliant; I really loved the twist turns and tension. Brilliantly written and a delight to read.'
A Nosey Parker Cozy Mystery
‘A sparklingly delicious confection to satisfy the mystery reader's appetite’ Helena Dixon, bestselling author of the Miss Underhay MysteriesThe first book in a NEW cosy mystery series!Still spinning from the hustle and bustle of city life, Jodie ‘Nosey’ Parker is glad to be back in the Cornish village she calls home. Having quit the Met Police in search of something less dangerous, the change of pace means she can finally start her dream catering company and raise her daughter, Daisy, somewhere safer.But there’s nothing like having your first job back at home to be catering an ex-boyfriend’s wedding to remind you of just how small your village is. And when the bride, Cheryl, vanishes Jodie is drawn into the investigation, realising that life in the countryside might not be as quaint as she remembers…With a missing bride on their hands, there is murder and mayhem around every corner but surely saving the day will be a piece of cake for this not-so-amateur sleuth?The first book in the Murder on the Menu cosy mystery series. Can be read as a standalone. A humorous cosy mystery with a British female sleuth in a small village. Includes one of Jodie's Tried and Tested Recipes! Written in British English. Mild profanity and peril.
The Graveyard Shift
The first of two classic police thrillers featuring detective Nick Miller, set in London’s seedy underworld.Ben Garvald is out of prison. After nine years in prison, he’s coming back to the old neighbourhood. Back to his remarried ex-wife. Back for revenge. That’s what the cops think.But Detective Sergeant Nick Miller isn’t worried. His highly unorthodox methods are perfectly suited for the graveyard shift – the midnight hours when the driven and desperate come out to play. Tonight, Nick Miller’s toughest opponent will be Ben Garvald…And only one of them will live to see the dawn.
The Well Gardened Mind
‘The wisest book I’ve read for many years … Much more than a gardening book, much more than a guide to mental health … Hugely recommended’ Stephen FryTHE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERA Times and Sunday Times Best Book of 2020How can gardening relieve stress and help us look after our mental health? What lies behind the restorative power of the natural world?In a powerful combination of contemporary neuroscience, psychoanalysis and brilliant storytelling, The Well Gardened Mind investigates the magic that many gardeners have known for years – working with nature can radically transform our health, wellbeing and confidence.With illuminating stories of how people struggling with stress, depression, trauma and addiction can change their lives, this inspiring and wise book of science, insight and anecdote – now translated into fifteen languages – shows how our understanding of nature and its restorative powers is only just beginning to flower.