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The essential poetry of C. K. Williams, winner of the National Book Award and the Pulitzer Prize.

The secrets of the past will unlock her future... Working in the fast-paced foreign exchange market in Canary Wharf, Amy never expected her job to drive her to collapse. With her doctor advising she take a month off work, when Amy receives a solicitor's letter informing her of a surprise inheritance in Italy, the timing couldn't be more perfect. But who on earth has left her a house in the sleepy Tuscan hills? As she gets to know the town and its inhabitants, Amy discovers more about the mysterious man who named her in his will. Shocking family secrets come to light, leaving Amy questioning the life she knew. The town of Sant'Antonio holds more than just secrets. Here, Amy meets Adam, a renowned TV journalist whose documentaries take him to dangerous places. But as their attraction grows, so do Amy's worries. Her life is in England, while Adam's is untethered and under constant threat... An emotional, heartwarming love story full of family drama and quirky locals. Perfect for fans of Rosanna Ley, Alex Brown and Lucinda Riley.

Sometimes, beneath the weight of the world, we find ourselves drowning. Let this collection of poetry breathe life back into your lungs and remind you of everything that you’ve already overcome.

1558: The body of Thomas Seymour is found hanging naked in an oak tree at Hatfield House, the home of Elizabeth Tudor, the Queen's sister. But Thomas Seymour was supposedly beheaded nine years to the day on Tower Hill. How did he return from the dead, only to die again?

Have you ever wondered how your life would be if you were forced to exist in a place called Restricted Land? Many of you are unaware of this mysterious location and the reasons why it remains unknown to you. In this seemingly fictional and implausible country, its inhabitants are burdened with harsh realities and endless suffering. Their simple aspirations for life and freedom are unattainable due to the oppressive environment in which they reside. In Notes from a Restricted Land, freedom is constrained, life is limited, and the expression of femininity is an ongoing struggle for the women trapped within its borders. These individuals are merely puppets manipulated by an oppressive government, unable to embrace their true selves. Rather than allowing personal growth and individuality, the dogmatic regime enforces strict conformity upon its citizens. The situation in this restricted land is far more intricate than a mere collection of rules; it represents a system of dominant beliefs that devastate the lives of countless individuals. While regulations can serve a purpose, the oppressive beliefs upheld in this country shatter the hopes and dreams of millions.

As a child growing up in California E.H. Williams wondered why Uncle Roy became a kinder person around Okey. Later she learned their touching history and felt compelled to share their true story about friendship. During World War II when much of the world was falling apart, Okey and Roy showed that kindness and decency still existed. Their real-life story will inspire you! After the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor in 1941, a shocking order by the U.S. government forced all people of Japanese origin from the West Coast to Relocation Camps. Everything they owned was sold at a fraction of its value or put in the care of others. Over 120,000 people spent the war in tar-papered army-style barracks even though they were American citizens. When the war was over, many of the Japanese Americans found that they had lost their homes and businesses because deceitful people stole their property. Many had to start again with nothing. Roy and Okey's story shows personal integrity, and what it means to be a real American through hard times!

The second book in the thrilling middle grade mystery series, perfect for fans of Robin Steven's Murder Most Unladylike. Set in eighteenth-century London, with all the fun and zest of Hamilton and inspired by real Black British historical figures.

"A classically trained pianist, Steph works as a recording engineer for a small studio when she's offered the job of a lifetime - travel to the Italian Riviera to help world-famous band, Royalty, record their reunion album after a decades-long hiatus. Steph could definitely do with the distraction. Her boyfriend - who also happens to be her boss - is increasingly unreliable and erratic, and she's awaiting news from her doctor after a recent biopsy. So an all-expenses-paid trip to Italy is the perfect escape. What she doesn't expect is an instant connection with Rob, the son of Royalty's lead singer. With her career - and her heart - at a crossroads, what path will Steph follow?"--Publisher

Presents the extraordinary life stories of fourteen Black British people and their contributions to the worlds of literature, theater, journalism, politics, medicine, sport, and music.

A tender homage to the journeys of growth and change that we all experience, told through the theme of the four seasons and the connection they have to our lives.