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A detailed oral history of children's lives in Second World War Britain, based on interviews with over a hundred people who lived through it

Emerging from the gritty streets of Manchester, Oasis ignited the Britpop movement and defined a generation with their raw energy and insightful lyrics. From their explosive debut album Definitely Maybe to the iconic (What's the Story) Morning Glory?, the Gallagher brothers - Noel and Liam - cemented their place as rock legends with their rebellious attitude, confrontational sibling rivalry and unforgettable anthems that captured the spirit of an era.Packed with blistering quotes, fascinating facts and classic rock-star moments, from the formation of Oasis in 1992 to the long-awaited reunion tour in 2025, this little guide is the perfect companion for fans - old and new - reliving the story and the glory of the band's supersonic 30-year journey.

'A truly moving ode to the tissues that move us' Ed Yong, bestselling author of An Immense World and I Contain Multitudes From the bestselling author of Why We Swim comes a mind-expanding exploration of muscle that will change the way you think about how we move through the world. In On Muscle, Bonnie Tsui blends science, culture, immersive reporting and personal narrative to examine not just what muscles are but what they mean to us. Cardiac, smooth, skeletal-these three different types of muscle in our bodies make our hearts beat; push food through our intestines, blood through our vessels and allow for motion. Tsui also traces how muscles have defined beauty through the ages and how they play an essential role in our physical and mental health.In a globe-trotting journey of discovery, Tsui introduces us to the first female weightlifter to pick up the famed Scottish Dinnie Stones, then takes us on a 50-mile run through the Nevada desert that follows the path of escape from a Native boarding school, giving the concept of endurance new meaning. She travels to Oslo, where cutting-edge research reveals how muscles help us bounce back after injury and illness, an important aspect of longevity. She jumps into the action with a historic Double Dutch club in Washington, D.C., to explain anew what Charles Darwin meant by the brain-body connection. On Muscle is a powerful reminder of the many ways muscle shows what we're truly capable of. 'You're about to learn more about yourself and your world than you could ever imagine' Christopher McDougall, bestselling author of Born to Run'On Muscle left me with a new appreciation for the mind-body connection and a better understanding of my place in the world' Des Linden, bestselling author of Choosing to Run

Fifteen million children in the United States have been diagnosed with dyslexia. This learning disability is a major challenge not only for the kids, but also for their parents, families, teachers, tutors and therapists. And yet, dyslexia doesn't have to be a disadvantage for kids - if the right tools are available. Parenting Dyslexia fills this critical need, providing prescriptive advice and concrete tips to drive educational and personal growth without any associated stigma. An easy-to-use, comprehensive reference book for anyone caring for a dyslexic child to use at all stages of development, Parenting Dyslexia effectively anticipates and addresses the psychosocial and academic issues that dyslexic learners are likely to face at different stages, including:* Cultivating varied skills to balance out classic deficits* Developing effective self-esteem and academic habits to help overcome age-specific hurdles* Establishing individual and family practices to prevent a child's feelings of isolation, anxiety and depression* Survival tools to navigate the predictable challenges a dyslexic learner will likely encounter* Nurturing independence as well as a child's ability to ask for help and become a strong self-advocateThe book provides an accessible roadmap of how to:* Move through the major hurdles of dyslexia.* Reassure children that not only can they survive dyslexia, but they can thrive using sound psychosocial and academic practices.* Avoid typical pitfalls of a well-intentioned campaign to push a child to succeed that can lead to frustration and resistance.* Unite family members to be part of the family 'team' to supply special support for their dyslexic learner.* Create an atmosphere of fun and humor to help everybody maintain perspective during stressful moments.Dr. Rappaport is not only an authority on the subject, but she also happens to be dyslexic herself. From her unique vantage point, she provides a relatable, sympathetic, and optimistic voice of personal experience to this sensitive topic. Grounded in science but written in non-technical language, Parenting Dyslexia offers a wealth of tried-and-true methods for supporting dyslexic learners of all ages.

Your favourite coffee shop in the comfort of your own home - a beautiful and approachable guide to making your own barista-style drinks.You're spending a fortune at coffee shops every week, but can you recreate the perfect flat white at home? The answer is yes, and with a little guidance and TLC from The Home Barista, now you can take your coffee to the next level without breaking either the bank or a sweat.From chalkboards to coffee bar styling, caffeine breaks are getting an upgrade! Coffee is big business around the world and with #cafecore (turning your home into a personalised coffee haven) exploding in 2024 and coffee books flying off the shelves, it's time for us to get in on the action.Coffee made accessible: Debunks the complicated work of DIY barista-style coffee.Inspiring images: Stunning bespoke photography and design make a delicious package.Serving tips: Includes recipes and tips on how to make your coffee look and taste great.Expert author: Learn how to do it from the best in the business!Invest your coffee budget: Use what you save to take your coffee addiction to the next level.Set the tone: Set up your home with the ultimate DIY coffee station.

Parenting an anxious child makes parents anxious. When your child feels anxiety, panic, worry or sadness, it makes you feel anxious, panicked, worried or sad too. If you are fearful or overwhelmed, it can be difficult to support your child, even though all you want to do is make them feel better.This book supplies parents with simple, practical steps to manage not only their child's anxiety but their own. When helping children with anxiety, it is crucial that the child feels the parent knows what they need and is capable of providing it. When parents experience feelings of inadequacy, the child senses this and it adds to the sensation of chaos and panic. Thus, parent and child are both stuck, both feel no-one is coming to the rescue - which is where this book provides a lifeline.Parents will learn what is going on in their child's brain and body when anxiety strikes. This book is full of practical advice and delivers clear spoken scripts for parents to follow during vital conversations supporting their anxious child. It also sets out hundreds of practical dynamic strategies to restore the child's happiness and security, all based on real cases studies taken from personal therapeutic casework with hundreds of children in the years since Covid.This book offers advice, reassurance and a helping hand, with a wide range options designed to fit each family's specific requirements, replenish confidence and put the positivity and pleasure back into parenting.

After Jemima Jenkins's Pa passes away, she is determined to get back on her feet and open a school for poor children, despite the challenges she faces as a young, female orphan in Victorian Liverpool. Jemima soon uncovers shocking secrets about her past. Will they jeopardise her only chance at finding happiness?

Brimming with romance, adventure and vivid historical detail, Christina Courtenay's gripping dual-time novel travels from the present day to the danger of Roman Britannia.Praise for Christina Courtenay: 'Paints a vivid picture of life in two very different timeframes and, as the stories unfold, we see how the themes of life and love change little with the centuries. Fast-paced and thrilling!' SARAH MAINE______________________________AD 80Duro of the Iceni tribe escaped life as an enslaved gladiator and is now finally home in Britannia with one thing on his mind: vengeance. For 20 years he has sought the Roman legionary who destroyed his family. What he didn't expect was Gisel: a fierce Germanic woman with long white-blonde hair, forced into slavery by the Romans. Hypnotised by her spirit and her beauty, Duro frees Gisel and slowly tries to win her trust as they work together to complete his quest.Present DayMackenna Jackson returns to Bath with a broken heart, thanks to rockstar Blue Daniels. Luckily she can still count on Blue's former bandmate Jonah Miller as a listening ear. But Jonah has secretly been fighting stronger feelings, drawn to Mac's quiet confidence and gorgeous white-blonde hair. As they explore the area, memories they can't quite explain flood them both.Is the spark between Mac and Jonah in fact a sign of something much deeper - a love enduring through millennia - or can it all be an illusion?______________________________Just some of the rich praise for Christina Courtenay's pacy, evocative and romantic novels including Echoes of the Runes, The Runes of Destiny and Promises of the Runes:'I've been looking forward to this book . . . and it far exceeded my hopes and expectations. Romantic, fascinating and gripping, it's one of my favourites of the series' NICOLA CORNICK'As a reader, I was delighted and absorbed accompanying Ivor on his quest to the 9th Century. Courtenay writes so beautifully, drawing you in to each scene, that time and pages slip by effortlessly' ERIN GREEN'Whenever I need a break from the Twenty-First Century, I read one of Christina Courtenay's novels' SUE MOORCROFT 'I wonder if I, too, can find a way to travel back in time... If not, reading this book was the next best thing' GILL STEWART'Seals Christina Courtenay's crown as the Queen of Viking Romance' CATHERINE MILLER'This epic romance is sure to sweep you off your feet!' TAKE A BREAK'An absorbing story, fast-paced and vividly imagined' PAMELA HARTSHORNE'A love story and an adventure, all rolled up inside a huge amount of intricately-detailed, well-researched history. Thoroughly enjoyable' KATHLEEN MCGURL

THE UNFORGETTABLE NEW NOVEL FROM THE AUTHOR OF FOUND IN A BOOKSHOP AND LOST FOR WORDSHow can you believe in luck, when you have nothing?September is at her wits' end. For all the hours she works, there's never enough money to support her and her boyfriend. September has nothing to look forward to. She just keeps plodding along. There's no other option.Then the letter comes. September, who was adopted as a baby, has inherited a house from a great-aunt she never knew she had. It would make sense to sell it. But when she visits for the first time and sees the place - the orange gate, the garden, the tree, the bumble-bee door knocker - she realises she doesn't want to let it go. Not yet. And then the members of the book club arrive, and she begins to discover the story of the family she didn't know.September realises she feels safe here. It's home. She's making friends. And this is just the beginning.What readers loved about FOUND IN A BOOKSHOP:'So assured and gentle, full of compassion and replete with astute observations of human nature and behaviour' Carys Bray'Delightful and original' Katie Fforde