Books published by Hodder & Stoughton

The third Maisie Cooper adventure mystery in a brand-new cosy crime series by Greg Mosse.

A short, powerful story from the Premio Strega-winning and internationally bestselling author of The Hummingbird

The never-before-heard story of legendary actor Billy Dee Williams, aka Star Wars' Lando Calrissian.

'A joyous, breezy read ... It is also beautifully written' DAILY TELEGRAPH'Funny and self-deprecating and just as laid-back as he is on camera' INDEPENDENT'Just like an extended edition of a brilliant Parkinson on television - engrossing and entertaining' IRISH TIMES'I recommend it heavily. It's a wonderful book' MELVYN BRAGG* * * * * * * * *All Michael Parkinson really wanted to do was play cricket for Yorkshire and England. However, he soon realised that to be paid to watch films, football and cricket would be the best way to spend life, and he became a journalist. Television beckoned and for three decades Parkinson interviewed the movers and shakers of the late twentieth century, making his television programme the must-see event of the week. In singing with Bing Crosby, dancing with Billy Connolly, flirting with Miss Piggy and sparring with Muhammad Ali, Parkinson proved himself one of the most engaging and durable hosts in both Britain and Australia. In Parky he recalls a full life with honesty, insight and humour.

50 volumes. 4 million words. Global representation.   Engage with the latest theological thinking in this new, readable exposition of the Bible in 50 volumes. Covering all books of the Bible and including the full the Anglicised New International Version (NIV) text, the Hodder Bible Commentary series makes connecting scripture and scholarship easier than ever.   Explore how the Bible intersects with 21st century life with commentary that is doctrinally sensitive and globally aware, sourced from a team of contributors representing a variety of cultural and ecclesiastical contexts from around the world. Designed to be accessible to all adult readers and particularly for those who preach, teach, and lead Bible studies, each book is split into manageable sections suitable for talks or study groups. Read the Bible text and the commentary side by side to gain a deep knowledge of scripture and the variety of interpretations that can be made from it.   Be refreshed with new understanding. Be encouraged to apply your conclusions to life today.

'Astute, smart, witty and brave. A radical, deeply thoughtful and essential intervention'Lucy Jones, author of Matrescence'A deeply valuable reflection on motherhood'Rowan WilliamsFor two thousand years, the Virgin Mary has been depicted throughout art, literature and culture as symbolising the perfect mother: chaste, beautiful, meek, mild and white. These supposed virtues and symbols have penetrated not just Christianity but wider popular culture; and contributed to harmful views about motherhood and what it is to be a woman.In this part-memoir, part social and theological commentary, Chine McDonald deconstructs the myth of perfect motherhood and shines a light on the dark side of parenting. From birth trauma to post-natal depression, from infertility to the mental load, the motherhood penalty and pressures on women to be and have it all - especially in the church - this book attempts to liberate motherhood from the chains in which it has been placed, reconstructing a more authentic, grace-filled way forward for the most important job in the world.Unmaking Mary will include a foreword written by Beth Allison Barr, author of The Making of Biblical Womanhood.

To dance when no one is watching is one thing, to dance when everyone is, quite another... Performance is an electrifying memoir from the dark heart of London's Soho.Burlesque performer Ruby unfolds from a Fabergé egg each night at clubs across London, until she is asked to direct the show at 'The Club'. A place of infamy and illicit pleasures where the filthy rich and famous come to play, and nothing is off-limits. There, Ruby's nights unravel in a crescendo of violent delights, in thrall to unhinged bosses and a rabid audience. Her soul is wrung out by decadence as the line between entertainment and destruction blurs - yet still, the dance must go on. In the teeming underbelly of London's Soho, Ruby must learn that in games of pleasure, money always wins.Performance is a visceral and exquisitely written portrait of a place that has come to embody the excesses of late capitalism; of tumbling willingly down the rabbit hole only to lose yourself in the dark.

Drawing on decades of original research, in Raising a Socially Successful Child, Dr Stephen Nowicki reveals how parents and teachers can equip children with the critical non-verbal skills they need to succeed socially in childhood and throughout their adult lives.Children used to be able to easily pick up social and emotional skills organically, whether through interactions in the classroom, on the playground, or at home. But today, our kids have fewer and fewer opportunities to practice appropriate behaviours, from knowing how far to stand from another child, how long to hold eye contact, or what they are unwittingly conveying through their tone or posture. Parents, teachers, and even children sense that something is wrong, but few of us know what we can do to help children's social abilities. Fortunately, it's not too late for children to learn these essential skills. Here, Dr Nowicki reveals how parents and educators can identify problem areas - and what to do about them. Through exploring the six non-verbal channels essential to social success, readers will discover how to help kids learn: How to tell the differences between one nonverbal cue and another; How to understand what is being conveyed by the non-verbal cues sent by others, and what they are conveying non-verbally themselves; How to apply what they have learned to any and all relevant social situations.Raising a Socially Successful Child is full of simple exercises - over a dozen for each of the six nonverbal channels - that parents and teachers can use to help any child get better at using nonverbal communication: what Nowicki calls the "language of relationships". They include: · Rhythm: Being in sync with others' movements and the pace of conversation· Facial expressions: How the eyes, mouth, and eyebrows are used to convey emotion.· Personal space: The area surrounding others that a child should not enter (unless invited)· Physical touch: Any physical contact that takes place intentionally or unintentionally· Vocalics: The pitch, volume, and speed of speech· Body Language: The signals we send with our movements, hand gestures, and posture.Full of Dr Nowicki's research and simple exercises, this is the perfect toolkit for parents and teachers to help bring the best out of children and equip them with essential tools for life.

Start the first few months of your baby's life with confidence and learn how to encourage your baby to get good sleep with baby sleep expert Heidi Skudder. With 19 years of hands-on experience working with and empowering families, combined with a coaching and psychology background, alongside her own journey as a mother of two sons and a recently born daughter, she has helped thousands of babies get a good night's sleep.Now Heidi is here to empower and guide parents as they navigate the so-called 'fourth trimester' (the first 3-4 months of baby's life). Heidi's approach is gentle - there is no leaving baby to cry, or strict routines to follow, rather a holistic approach that includes things like bedtime rituals, advice on feeding, reflux, napping, routines and everything else that might affect how your baby sleeps.With easy to follow tips and advice, The Baby Sleep Book is the ultimate baby sleep guide to help busy mums and dads encourage a happy, good sleeper and create a calm family atmosphere.

Is it time to change gear? Take back control by learning to adjust your brain's speed and efficiency.In today's Information Age, we move through life at a frantic pace to keep up with the never-ending influx of information and daily tasks. Bombarded with data every waking hour, it's no wonder our brains are feeling overwhelmed and overloaded.In Hyperefficient, Dr Mithu Storoni lays out the tools to retune our brains to the best settings for complex thinking, creativity, concentration, and decision-making. Based on intriguing scientific research, Hyperefficient is a must-have practical manual for your brain. Discover how to reach a brain state where prolonged mental work feels effortless - learn to thrive amidst the deluge of digital information at work, at home and in your whole life - become 'hyperefficient'.

Forget the latest trends, and design your home and garden intuitively - not formulaically!To fully relax, rest and heal, our homes need to be a sanctuary. Unfortunately, most aren't because they're not designed to meet the demands of our stressful, 24/7 lifestyles dominated by technology. The Healing Home & Garden invites you to take an objective look at your home and how you're living in it, and to question whether it is truly supporting your wellbeing. The book suggests new ways to create healing and nurturing spaces using your own intuition. By rethinking our living environments, we can break unhealthy habits, and form new ones that are right for us as individuals - which will ultimately make us happier, less stressed, and healthier.This inspiring and practical guide is full of cost-effective, innovative solutions for spaces of all sizes, with no building works required. Each chapter also features insights from world-renowned intuition coach and best-selling author, Sonia Choquette.

Money Maker is the one-stop-shop to teach you practical tips and tricks you need to turn yourself, your home, technology, spare time and much more into hard cash and almost instant gratification! Each chapter will delve into key areas of your life and help you release the value within it. Whatever age or stage of life you are at, you have the resource to find more money, if you know how - and you can have a ball, and even make new friends and save the planet along the way! Packed with case studies and helpful tools, Money Maker will surprise and inform you as you start to see the value in everything you already have.