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In The Gardener and the Carpenter, pioneering developmental psychologist and philosopher Alison Gopnik argues that the familiar 21st-century picture of parents and children is profoundly wrong - it's not just based on bad science, it's bad for kids and parents, too. Drawing on the study of human evolution and her own cutting-edge scientific research into how children learn, Gopnik shows that although caring for children is profoundly important, it is not a matter of shaping them to turn out a particular way.

A delightful series of classic nursery tales brought to life for toddlers and young children. Hosted by the talented duo of Rebecca Keatley and Inel Tomlinson, each episode features a captivating retelling of a beloved story, accompanied by a soundscape and music that adds depth and texture to the experience.

Sentaro has failed. He has a criminal record, drinks too much, and his dream of becoming a writer is just a distant memory. With only the blossoming of the cherry trees to mark the passing of time, he spends his days in a tiny confectionery shop selling dorayaki, a type of pancake filled with sweet bean paste. Into his life comes Tokue, an elderly woman with disfigured hands and a troubled past. Tokue makes the best sweet bean paste Sentaro has ever tasted. She begins to teach him her craft, but as their friendship flourishes, social pressures become impossible to escape.

Embark on a transformative journey into deep relaxation and restorative sleep with Delta Waves. This immersive audiobook is meticulously crafted to enhance your nightly rest. Whether you battle insomnia, combat stress, or simply crave a more profound and rejuvenating sleep experience this audiobook is your essential companion. With amazing sound quality and powerful binaural beats expertly designed to induce relaxation, "Binaural Beats Delta Waves For Restorative Sleep" will effortlessly guide you toward dreamland.

Con historias reales y un estilo empático, te sentirás acompañado/a. Serás guiado/a desde el diagnóstico hasta el cuidado paliativo, accediendo a tratamientos prometedores. Escrito por un farmacéutico y cuidador con experiencia, este audiolibro ofrece información vital para guiarte, inspirarte y darte esperanza.

Gathering ten modern masters of the strange and unsettling, Unquiet Guests sets fire to the blueprints and reimagines the haunted house from the foundations up. From dreamlike visions of an abandoned future mansion to a sentient building grown tired of its owners, these rooms echo with whispers of the disenfranchised and the lost.

The heartwarming, uplifting book from Alison Roberts 🚑🩺 Perfect for fans of Jo Bartlett, Grey's Anatomy and Doc Martin! 🏥💞 When keeping things professional becomes impossible… Nurse Bella Graham prides herself on professionalism—even when she finds herself working under the...

Escape to the South of France with bestseller Alison Roberts, author of Falling for Provence! The ultimate escapist romance for fans of Gillian Harvey, Sarah Morgan and Karen Swan ✨💕 In the golden light of Provence two fragile hearts are about to collide for a second time ☀️ Sophie...

Read by the author. Have you ever felt unsure about what to say to a friend, a colleague, or your boss? Do you freeze in small talk, tiptoe through tricky topics, or second guess your instincts in high-stakes moments like salary negotiations or meeting your partner's parents? If so, you're not...

She says she didn’t kill him. But her story keeps changing. Megan Young came to Ireland to escape the past. After a tragedy in Chicago, she accepts an artist residency on a remote stretch of the Irish coast, hoping distance will quiet the memories she can’t stop replaying. Instead, the past follows her. When her fiancé arrives—and is later found dead near the cliffs—the police have only one suspect. Megan. As the investigation tightens, Megan’s story begins to fracture—and the truth about that night may be more dangerous than anyone imagined.

This acclaimed best seller from popular historian Alison Weir is a fascinating look at the Tudor family dynasty and its most infamous ruler. The Six Wives of Henry VIII brings to life England’s oft-married monarch and the six wildly different but equally fascinating women who married him. Gripping from the first sentence to the last and loaded with fascinating details, Weir’s rich history is a perfect blend of scholarship and entertainment.

Robin's New Year's resolution to change her eating habits is as unusual as she is. Unlike millions of other women, she isn't tempted by chocolate or junk food. She's a vampire, determined to fight her craving for a pint of O negative. When she goes to an AA meeting, hoping for advice on fighting her addiction, she meets Alana, a woman who battles her own demons. Despite their determination not to get involved, the attraction is undeniable.

A 2022 Audie Award Finalist A BEST BOOK PICK BY * HARPER’S BAZAAR * ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY “Will sweep you off your feet.” —PopSugar In this witty and heartwarming romantic comedy—for fans of Red, White & Royal Blue and Heated Rivalry—an awkward tech wunderkind on a reality dating show...

Nel Koplin wanted a quiet Valentine’s Day: candy, TV, and a nap. She did not plan on being accidentally abducted by aliens. Now she’s stuck on a spaceship with a stoic alien captain, a glowing emotional-support blob, and no clear way home—at least not right away. Especially not after she’s unexpectedly introduced as Earth’s… representative. As interstellar politics unfold and Earth’s future quietly hangs in the balance, the longer she stays, the harder it becomes to tell if this was a mistake… or the best detour she’s ever taken.

In this “funny, intimate” (The New York Times) memoir-in-essays, comedian Alison Leiby unpacks the multitudes women are told to be—and the joy of refusing to pick just one. “Alison Leiby is the Jewish millennial David Sedaris. Reading this book was like having a glass of wine with your...

A voicemail from her husband tells Sara he's arrived at the holiday cabin. Then a call from his friend confirms he never did. She tries to carry on as normal, teasing out her clients' deepest fears, but as the hours stretch out, her own begin to surface. And when the police finally take an interest, they want to know why Sara deleted that voicemail. To get to the root of Sigurd's disappearance, Sara must question everything she knows about her relationship.

The North American Jules Verne Society is pleased to present its first-ever anthology of short stories, written by a select group of modern authors, inspired by classics like Twenty Thousand Leagues under the Seas, Journey to the Center of the Earth, Around the World in Eighty Days, and other novels and stories by the 19th-century master of “Extraordinary Voyages,” Jules Verne.

When famous psychic Meredith Romanoff visits New Orleans, getting wrapped up in another mystery is the last thing Roxy would have predicted. Too bad the spirits had other plans. Roxy finds herself invited to join in a spooky séance but when the lights come up, Meredith has left the land of the living. And to make matters worse, Roxy’s friend Dr. Jack is arrested for her murder. When he asks Roxy to help clear his name, she finds herself confronted with yet another puzzling case, along with a gaggle of quirky suspects.

Life has taught Angie DeMarco that all baseball players are womanizers, and her incredible one-night stand with sexy San Francisco Blaze back-up catcher J.T. Sawyer seemed to prove it. Determined not to give in to their sizzling chemistry a second time, she's kept her distance ever since, focusing on her accounting job with the team. But now she's laid off...and pregnant.

Larkin and Graham Hadley come from completely different worlds. She’s from the trailer park; he’s from the yacht club. Inexplicably, they fall in love. Suddenly, she has the kind of life she never even dared to dream of. Yet, even as the wife of a man from a prominent Charleston family, Larkin is still an outsider. After all, in Charleston, South Carolina, bloodline is everything.