Books published by Clink Street Publishing

Two lovers are torn apart by religion and Nazi politics in 1940s Germany in this striking novel, inspired by the author's own family history.

Two Voices, One Story This is the true story of a girl called Amy and the English "mother" who adopted her from an institute in China when she was just a baby. It's a story about love, family and identity; and the unbreakable bond between mother and daughter. When Amy came to be adopted in 1999, China's then notorious one-child policy had given rise to a generation of missing girls. Amy was one of them, destined to life in an orphanage if she was lucky enough to survive. That is, until she was adopted by a loving British couple who were desperate to give her the home she deserved; Elaine and Lee. In this moving autobiography, Amy and Elaine chart their own personal experiences of their shared adoption story. Theirs is not a political account, but one which is open about the challenges of adopting a child from a foreign country and the long journey that follows; from China to the UK and from infancy through to adolescence, as Amy and her new family learn and grow together. Now a bright and ambitious young woman on the eve of her eighteenth birthday, Amy is braced for an exciting journey into adulthood, one which her proud mother is delighted to be able to share. Two Voices, One Story is a frank but uplifting account of the complex adoption process and the profound relationship between a mother and her adopted child.

On 31st October 1517 Martin Luther pinned ninety-five theses on the Castle Church door, Wittenberg, criticizing the Church of Rome; they were printed and published by Lucas Cranach and caused a storm. Nine young nuns, intoxicated by Luther's subversive writings, became restless and longed to leave their convent. On Good Friday 1523 a haulier smuggled them out hidden in empty herring barrels. Five of them settled in Wittenberg, the very eye of the storm, and one of them - Katharina von Bora - scandalised the world by marrying the revolutionary former monk. Following a near miscarriage, she is confined to her bed to await the birth of their first child; during this time, she sets down her own story. Against a backdrop of 16th Century Europe this vivid account of Katharina von Bora's early life brings to the spotlight this spirited and courageous woman. Anne Boileau lives in Essex. She studied German in Munich and worked as an interpreter and translator before turning to language-teaching in England. She also holds a degree in Conservation and Land Management from Anglia University and has written and given talks on various aspects of conservation. Now she shares, writes and enjoys poetry; her work has appeared in a number of anthologies and magazines; she has also won some awards, including First Prize with Grey Hen Press, 2016. She translates modern German poetry into English with Camden Mews Translators and was Chair of Suffolk Poetry Society from 2011 to 2014.

Living proof that a stammer need not hold you back'. Lets Geddes. Kala Ramachandran struggled with a stammer and it became so debilitating she thought it would be with her her whole life. But then she embraced mountaineering. And finally found her voice. This is her story. 'It is a given we will have obstacles in life, some of us from the very beginning. Kala's story is one of perseverance; of overcoming; of hope. The world she grew up in didn't include Asian women who climbed mountains. Now it does thanks to Kala never letting go of her dream.' Warren Macdonald

Grace Backer had a life full of tragedy. But despite everything, she raised her son, Tom, with her secret intact. Tom is a prodigal child, destined to escape the slums of the East End of London for a better life; circumstances will make him flee his loving mother and their home much sooner than expected. Tom starts a new life in Odessa, Russia, and with the help of new-found friends starts a business. At last, he is finally accepted into a new and loving family, but one which holds its own dark secrets. A chance meeting with the son of a duke of the realm leads to close friendship and a new business partnership. When Tom decides to move his company to London and have his regal new friend run it, the firm thrives. However, not everything is as it seems, and Tom's business soon conceals dangerous secrets of its own. Years later, when Tom finally decides to return to London, he is a wanted man, one hunted by the intelligence agencies. If he is finally to be reunited with his beloved mother and his best friend, he must fight to put the past behind him. But keeping secrets is never easy.

...Preceded by Chaos is an illustrated short story about a young Emergency Medicine doctor struggling to stay sane in a crazy world.

Enter the highly competitive world of Standardbred horse racing, in this exhilarating debut from an insider. A brilliant harness horse driver whose drug habit risks costing him everything, his cousin, a trainer who refuses to compromise her integrity, a mysterious individual known only as the Scorpion, lurking in the shadows, pulling the strings, the Director of Racing trying desperately to clean up the industry, his mentor and best friend who has his own agenda, a low life groom who knows too much for his own good, the Canadian Mountie who inadvertently gets involved, with unforeseen consequences, a veterinarian caught between two worlds, young horses unaware of what's in store for them and trainers whose livelihoods hang by a thread, who face a Hobbesian choice if they are to survive. These are just some of the players in a story where passions run high and where the distinction between right and wrong, good and evil, is always blurred. Fascinating, fast paced and with shocking twists and turns until the very last, HORSE FLESH is a breakthrough debut novel set to entertain not only horse and racing enthusiasts, but fiction fans looking for a fresh read.

Prepare to unleash the Sales Warrior inside yourself, to sell your way to financial success.

Coming of age story set during World War II.

In this book, Pompy and Titany learn about hot things.

Francesca's presence pervades the lives of those she meets. She leaves an indelible mark, the true nature of her personality revealed through other people's encounters with her. Her boldness as a spoilt child. Her temporary (and just) suffering as the victim of a shrink - an ambiguous and even more unscrupulous person than her in grasping anything graspable. And the more than explicit revelation of her blind egocentrism, because of which she ignores the one person who has tried tirelessly to help her. Three very different characters tell the same story about the enigmatic woman who has entered the lives, each one illuminating who Francesca really is, from their own point of view. Each character has made an error of evaluation which they realise has prejudiced their lives and their relationships. An omniscient narrator will have the final say. This is the first version in English of Errors of Evaluation by the Italian writer Paola Pica

5 stars! "A fabulous book... don't read in public if snorting with laughter may be a problem!" - Ali the Dragon Slayer - reviewer "5 stars! ... this book has it all. A romantic, fun and entertaining chick lit...the perfect recipe for a fabulous summer read." - Lazy Sunday Book Reviews For Maggie Parsons there's only ever been one man: the stunningly delicious Luke Henderson. Unfortunately, he left her, without explanation, after their 'first night' together ...breaking her heart in the process. Now ten years on, without any contact, he's back and going to her school reunion. Great! And, to confuse matters...so is his suave, sexy, brother Tony who makes a major play for Maggie, then turns up with his insufferable - supposedly ex - fiancée! Via the reunion, a black eye, getting the sack (as a result) a madcap girlie holiday and juggling her confused emotions around the two alluring brothers...Maggie starts to build a picture of what she really wants in life. Trouble is, Maggie's a pawn in a game she doesn't even know she's playing ...and things are about to get a whole lot more complicated.

In our fast-paced digital age, never has finding the one felt more like playing the lottery. If anyone knows about the cruelty and chaos of dating in the 21st century it's Raj Dhaliwal; accountant by day, hopeless romantic by night. By his own admission, Raj is a tax wizard but a clumsy disaster area when it comes to matters of the heart. This book charts his misadventures in the art of looking for love in an age when a man's best intentions can be coldly dismissed by a swipe to the left. The Love Lottery: a comic tale of lessons in life, love, dating and the odd samosa party explores the emotional rollercoaster of dating, charting the epic excitement and anticipation, highs, lows and disappointments of our ever optimistic search for romance. As a British-born Indian gent, Raj compares and contrasts the social and cultural distinctions between his family, his friends and the women he meets on the dating scene; a route to romance that's littered with speed dating, online dating and feverish matchmaking, in this funny and heart-warming book. As self-appointed United Nations Love Ambassador, Raj has made it his mission to date the weird and the wonderful in the pursuit of lasting love. Want to play The Love Lottery? Then read on.

The 50+ Plan: His and Hers HRT is an exciting new approach to preventive medicine using pioneering Hormonal Healthcare, designed for both women and men.

This is the story of a sleep deprived mother and father who are rescued by this shyest of fairies, who only comes out at night when all the children in the home are asleep.

Monty the Lion and his family are moving house today. Will Monty like his new house and will he meet new friends? Enjoy this new series of books with fantastic artwork.

Les aventures de Leelo continuent dans ce deuxième roman sur un curieux petit prince venu du royaume des Angélus et de ses jeunes compagnons. Lorsque Leelo eu la permission de retourner sur Terre il put avec Marco se joindre au groupe de sa classe pour une visite au zoo. Ils ont vécus une aventure qui leur ont appris que la compassion et le respect ne sont pas destinés seulement aux humains mais aussi à toutes les créatures qui partagent notre planète

The adventures of Leelo continue in this first sequel to the character building novel about a curious prince from the kingdom of the Angelus and his young human companions. When Leelo is given permission to return to earth and visit his good friend Marco, the two take a trip to the zoo along with the rest of Marco's homeroom class. Once there, the young friends learn that showing kindness and respect is good not only for your fellow man, but also for every living creature sharing our planet today.

Collection of poems by British playwright written with his own grandchildren in mind.

Being Me charts, for the first time in her own words, the glittering career of British singer-songwriter Jackie Trent.

Live Like You Give A F**K! The No Nonsense Philosophy for Smart Girls who Want to Smash It!Boss a bitch? Diet a hot mess? Broke after payday? Ghosted on tinder?If life feels like a constant hangover why not take five f**king minutes for yourself to decide what you really want. Slam on the brakes, kick off your heels and unplug from the social media circus.Stop Surviving - Start Thriving Live Like You Give A F**K will show you how to create the future you want, not the one that's been shoved down your throat. It will shake and wake you from the hypnosis of modern living. The triple shot of empowerment, confidence and motivation will unleash the badass in you.Nicola Findlay is the straight-talking, bold, coaching diva who isn't afraid to tell it like it is. If you ask her advice about your lame partner she'll give you a bitch slap, tell you to raise your standards and get rid of that loser. She's your best friend, your enemy, your punchbag and your cheerleader. Some people call her a diva, some people call her a badass bitch but whichever you decide you will get results. WARNING: If you're afraid of a few swear words on a page put this book down and go cry to your Mama. I'm not here to offend anyone. I'm here to tell you how to rock your world, and because I'm so passionate about it I'll be shouting and swearing from the rooftops.

Ladies First looks at the way society stereotypically views and places differing expectations on women and men. The title of the series plays on a traditional phrase most often used to indicate the custom of women being served first, often by women and allowed to enter or exit first, a privilege granted by men.None of the views expressed in Ladies First are shared by photographer, Ian Hoskin. They have all been identified from conversations, social interaction, the workplace, politics, advertising, magazines, literature, television and radio. When viewed in conjunction with the images, the texts, wherever possible, are the same to highlight the differing way we perceive and treat women and men. Informing these images is the important and topical issue of what are the defining factors that make up masculinity and femininity.Some assumptions about gender are based on societal norms and peer groups, while others on an outdated view of evolutionary biology.Hoskin began working on Ladies First in the 1980s. Some thirty-five years later he realised that sadly few of these cliches had changed. He hopes to shed light on our continued gender stereotyping and push for change and true equality.

Revolution, romance and technological wonders are all in a day's work for the decorated hero of Alavonia, Sir Arthur Pageon. An acclaimed explorer and inventor, Sir Arthur Pageon takes his unofficial role as defender of the realm of Alavonia very seriously. A fantastical world, Alavonia is home to the Discoucian Monarchy, as well as monstrous creatures and secretive academies for the highly gifted. Upon returning from his most recent exploits aboard on his personal flying galleon The Nostradamus, Pageon is treated to a hero's welcome and celebratory procession through the streets of Alavonia's capital, Evermore. Little does Pageon know he's being followed by a mysterious group known as the Purple Guard, whose devious leader is his estranged sister, Queen Lily Pageon of Harrha Island. Fiercely intelligent, Lily specialises in dastardly technological inventions with the aim of bringing down the Discoucian Monarchy so that she may reign as its dictator. However, the heir to the throne is one Princess Josephine Olandine, whose youth and royal position masks her role in the Discoucian Secret Service.Joining forces, Princess Josephine and Sir Arthur's adventures will take them across the whole of Alavonia - from the fog-bound shores of Karga, to the secret underground shanty town beneath the frozen prison of Icester, south to the verdant city of Proceur and from there to the affluent Starfall Academy - in their quest to foil Lily's revolutionary plans.

Life and death, conflict and oppression, nature, love, and faith.The poems of Salim Khalil Haddad resonate with deep, universal themes and are based on real events and poignant personal experience. At the heart of his rich poetry lies Haddad's strong Christian religion. Moving and uplifting, this fine new collection is a joy to read, particularly for readers of faith.

"e;Death is never the end....It is simply a new beginning......Afterlife"e; What do you do when your life falls apart? Who do you turn to for help? This is a story about how to come to terms with the tragedy of losing a loved one. Fox is lost, consumed by grief, unable to move on with his life. Until one day he has an epiphany, so strong that he decides to go on a quest around the world to search for the meaning of life. He meets all the wise creatures that provide him with their philosophy. But nothing works. He feels like a failure. Then, out of the blue, a voice speaks to him: a butterfly. She agrees to show him the way, and it is here, with her guidance, that fox begins to learn about nature, who he is and the true wisdom of life and death.

Animals suffer from emotional stress just like humans, which the Bailey, Bach and Verbeia Essences are able to help.

Two sisters and an elephant embark on an exciting adventure in this charming illustrated children's book.