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The in-depth practical companion to the hugely popular bestselling self-help book, Women Who Love Too Much.

Each day we saw the outside world in all its splendour, and each day that view served as a reminder that we had wasted and ruined our lives. Jim Quillen, AZ586 - a runaway, problem child and petty thief - was jailed several times before his twentieth birthday.

_________________'Thank goodness for Katie Fforde, the perfect author to bring comfort in difficult times. 1 bestselling author of A French Affair and The Perfect Match. Add some extra sparkle to your Christmas by joining Katie Fforde for a perfect, romantic Christmas feast of short stories.

For fans of movie-related novels likeDarth Plagueis!In this original novel set between the events of Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of theSith and Episode IV A New Hope, Obi-Wan Kenobi comes to the aid of the residents ofTatooine during his exile.

With a meticulous, entirely legal plan involving dozens of people, perfectly timed phone calls, sealed orders and months of preparation, Curley and Yellow Sam beat the bookmakers and cost them millions.

London, 3am: a tragic accident, and Adrian's life starts to fall apart. Because everyone has secrets and secrets have consequences. Some of which can be devastating.

Joining a scientific expedition gives Max and the flock a pefect opportunity to distance themselves from the heated debate in the antarctic! A powerful figure in the underworld has promised the super-human kids to the highest bidder - and he has the robotic army to ensure the goods are delivered!

And to bring down a band of elusive freedom fighters, the Emperor turns to his most formidable agents: Darth Vader, the fearsome new Sith enforcer as remorseless as he is mysterious, and Tarkin - whose tactical cunning and cold-blooded efficiency will pave the way for the Empire's supremacy...and its enemies' extinction.

Based on groundbreaking original research, The Why Axis is a colourful examination of why people do what they do - and how effective incentives can spur people to change their behaviour and achieve more.

The author had high hopes: the arse of an athlete, the waist of a supermodel, the speed of a gazelle. Defeated by gyms and bored of yoga, she decided to run. Her first attempt did not end well. Six years later, she has run five marathons in two continents. This book tells her story.

'Hell is other people.' A chilling, page-turning Hammer novella by the Booker-Prize-winning author of Vernon God Little.As evening becomes night, Panek realises that he has become caught in an insidious web of other people's secrets and lies, a Sartrian hell from which for him there may be no escape.

When Chase sees the little girl in umbrella socks savaging the Rottweiler, he's not too concerned. As someone who's been smoking meth every day for as long as he can remember, he's no stranger to such horrifying, drug-fueled hallucinations. But as he and his fellow junkies discover, the little girl is no illusion.

He is considered the greatest footballer of our time. On the field George Best's skills were sublime and almost other-worldly. Off it, he had a magnetic appeal. He was treated like a pop icon and a pin-up. To mark the 50th anniversary of his debut for Manchester United, the author examines Best's crowded life and premature death.

Written with Gabaldon's signature wit and intelligence, this compendium features generous commentary and insider details.

'An epic adventure story set against the most awful war in history. Ridiculously good' Dan SnowIf your children were forced to testify against you, what terrible secrets would they reveal?Moscow 1945.

Twenty-one years ago, when a conductor was poisoned and the Questura sent a man to investigate, readers first met Commissario Guido Brunetti. Since 1992's Death at La Fenice, Donna Leon and her shrewd, sophisticated, and compassionate investigator have been delighting readers around the world.

God takes a look at the Earth around the time of the Renaissance and everything looks pretty good - so he takes a holiday. When God returns, he finds all hell has broken loose: world wars, holocausts, famine, capitalism and 'fucking Christians everywhere'.

In it, Duncan explains exactly how a working-class boy from Clydebank built himself a multimillion-pound business empire, and talks with incredible frankness about the current strategies, goals and finances of his companies.

FROM THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF FATES AND FURIESIn the fields of western New York State in the 1970s, on the grounds of a decaying mansion called Arcadia House, a few dozen idealists set out to live off the land.

Now the same is happening to manufacturing - the world of things. Chris Anderson, bestselling author of The Long Tail, explains how this is happening: how such technologies as 3D printing and electronics assembly are becoming available to everybody, and how people are building successful businesses as a result.

Nothing unusual there, then, just a pretty normal Christmas holiday for DI Resnick and his team. Pretty soon the police have proof that Nancy was kidnapped, and then - as the New Year celebrations wind down - the first tape arrives, and Resnick knows they're dealing with a dangerous psychopath.

Little Gloria Summers' body has been found, hidden inside two plastic bin bags in a disused warehouse. Then Emily Morrison vanishes on a sunny Sunday afternoon. But years of patient police work have taught him a thing or two - including his conviction that those who jump to easy conclusions are often the last ones to solve a crime.

A savage assault with a scalpel leaves Dr Tim Fletcher's body badly slashed in a deserted walkway - the first victim in a series of brutal assaults on hospital staff. As panic grips the city, it's up to Detective Inspector Charlie Resnick to find the killer. Faced with a mass of clues that lead nowhere and a past he cannot forget.

Hardly what two small-time crooks were expecting to find when they broke into TV director Harold Roy's shabby mansion. And as his investigations lead him down the mean streets of the TV industry and an inner-city drugs ring, it's obvious that more than one person is dancing on thin ice.

The Essential Hemingway is the perfect introduction to the astonishing, wide-ranging body of work by the Nobel Prize-winning author.

An iconic friendship, an uneasy alliance a revisionist account of the couple who ended the Cold War.

Georgette Heyer remains an enduring international bestseller, read and loved by four generations of readers and extolled by today's bestselling authors. Georgette Heyer wrote her first novel, The Black Moth, when she was seventeen in order to amuse her convalescent brother. This title tells her story.

When Zoe Harper wins a coveted place in a televised cookery competition, she can't wait to put her cooking skills to the test. Add a very desirable judge. But as the competition heats up, she realises she's developing an inconvenient crush on one of the judges, the truly delicious Gideon Irving.

Before I Met You, a captivating novel by Lisa Jewell, was first published in 2013 by Cornerstone. This book is a remarkable journey of self-discovery and love, showcasing Jewell's knack for creating relatable characters and heart-wrenching storylines. Set against the backdrop of London's vibrant and bustling streets, the story unfolds with a unique blend of suspense, romance, and drama. Jewell, renowned for her ability to weave intricate plots and create compelling characters, doesn't disappoint with this gem. The book has been praised for its engaging narrative, complex character development, and the author's exceptional ability to capture the essence of human relationships. Before I Met You is a testament to Lisa Jewell's storytelling prowess and Cornerstone's commitment to publishing high-quality fiction. This book is a must-read for anyone seeking a deeply moving and beautifully written story.