A haunting debut of love in all its forms, The Gravity of Birds perfectly captures the devastating consequences betrayal can have through the decades, echoing right through to the present day. Perfect for fans of Kate Morton and Maggie O'Farrell
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FROM THE GLOBALLY BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF GIRL WITH A PEARL EARRING ‘Bittersweet … dazzling’ Guardian ‘Deeply pleasurable … the ending made me cry’ The Times ‘Told with a wealth of detail and narrative intensity’ Penelope Lively Violet is 38. The First World War took everything from her. Her brother, her fiancé – and her future. She is now considered a ‘surplus woman’. But Violet is also fiercely independent and determined. Escaping her suffocating mother, she moves to Winchester to start a new life –a change that will require courage, resilience and acts of quiet rebellion. And when whispers of another world war surface, she must live with a secret that could change everything…
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FROM THE GLOBALLY BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF GIRL WITH A PEARL EARRING'A triumph... a brilliant idea carried out with confidence and brio and a deep love of an extraordinary city. The ingenuity of the time-skipping is beyond admiration' PHILIP PULLMAN'Spellbinding.... Chevalier at her fabulous best. A rich, vivid and gently enchanting novel' ELIF SHAFAK?Venice, 1486. Across the lagoon lies Murano. Time flows differently here - like the glass the island's maestros spend their lives learning to handle.Women are not meant to work with glass, but Orsola Rosso flouts convention to save her family from ruin. She works in secret, knowing her creations must be perfect to be accepted by men. But perfection may take a lifetime.Skipping like a stone through the centuries, we follow Orsola as she hones her craft through war and plague, tragedy and triumph, love and loss.The beads she creates will adorn the necks of empresses and courtesans from Paris to Vienna - but will she ever earn the respect of those closest to her?Tracy Chevalier is a master of her own craft, and The Glassmaker is vivid, inventive, spellbinding: a virtuoso portrait of a woman, a family and a city that are as everlasting as their glass.
'Spellbinding' ELIF SHAFAK 'Ingenious' THE TIMES, Book of the Year 'Sparkling'OBSERVER 'A triumph' PHILIP PULLMAN 'As finely wrought as a dazzling Murano bead' INDEPENDENT 'Meticulously researched and evoking the beauty of the Venice lagoon’ PHILIPPA GREGORY ‘A spectacular feat, crafted by a maestra at the top of her game’ SPECTATOR FROM THE GLOBALLY ACCLAIMED AUTHOR OF GIRL WITH A PEARL EARRING Venice, 1486. Across the lagoon lies Murano. Time flows differently here – like the glass the island’s maestros spend their lives perfecting. In secret, Orsola Rosso learns to craft glass. As a woman, she must flout convention to save her family from ruin. We follow her through hundreds of years of war and plague, tragedy and triumph, love and loss. Skipping like a stone across the centuries, The Glassmaker is a virtuoso portrait of a woman, a family and a city that are as everlasting as glass.
The Saunders sisters need a bit of Cornish magic this summer… Charlotte Saunders has always loved the buzz of city life. So, when she finds herself abruptly fired and dumped in one fell swoop, she’s devastated to have to swap her London home for the sleepy town of Penmullion, Cornwall, to move in with her estranged sister. But Lauren Saunders has problems of her own. A single mother to twins, the bills are piling up faster than she can pay them. And when what she thinks is a loan from a friend puts her deeper in debt than ever, things are starting to look impossible. In desperate need of a distraction, the two sisters turn to their community drama club. With bit of help from their new friends and lot of help from each other, can the Saunders sisters turn their luck around before the summer ends? The perfect summer read for fans of Lucy Diamond and Rachel Lucas. Praise for The Summer Theatre by the Sea ‘A perfect summery read with sunshine, laughter and bucketloads of fizz – romantic comedy at its sparkling best.’ Rosanna Ley, bestselling author of The Villa and Her Mother’s Secret ‘Refreshingly romantic.’ Helen Rolfe, author of A Year at the Cafe at the End of the Pier ‘Enchanting and captivating, I was hooked! An utterly gorgeous story!’ Christie Barlow, bestselling author of A Home at Honeysuckle Farm ‘Sunshine in a book!’ The Book Trail ’Sunny, wonderful, entertaining and delightful.’ With Love For Books
‘Heart-warming and inspiring, Tracy Corbett has written a book to fall in love with.’ Rosanna Ley Spend your holiday on Brighton pier… After an injury derails her dream of becoming a professional dancer, Becca Roberts heads home to Brighton in search of a fresh start. And, when a dance teacher position becomes available at the Starlight Playhouse, it seems like her stars are finally aligning. The crumbling old building might need a bit of TLC (and a lick of paint!), but Becca is more than up to the challenge. That is until Becca’s first love, and first heartbreak, waltzes into the Starlight Playhouse. With Tom around, Becca realises that life by the sea might not be as simple as she thought… Fall in love on Palace Pier in this feel-good romantic comedy, perfect for fans of Debbie Johnson and Jill Mansell.
‘A delicious novel to run away from reality with.’ Rosanna Ley, bestselling author of The Saffron Trail. The heart-warming new novel from reader favourite, Tracy Corbett, for fans of Heidi Swain and Jenny Oliver. When Lexi’s ex runs off to Spain with his PA, she’s left to clean up the financial mess he leaves behind. She’ll do anything to keep her beloved art gallery afloat, but then a surprise discovery makes things even more complicated… On the surface, Olly seems to have it all: a carefree life, travelling the world. But he’s running from something in his past. And when his father dies, Olly’s life is turned upside down as he suddenly finds himself the Earl of Horsley and inherits his family’s crumbling estate in the Scottish Highlands. When their worlds collide, Lexi and Olly are instantly drawn to one another. But can love ever work if they both have secrets to hide? Real readers love Tracy Corbett: ‘Beautifully descriptive and such a lovely, fun, light read.’ NetGalley Reviewer ‘Perfect for a rainy day curled up with a good book.’ NetGalley Reviewer ‘If you enjoy Holly Martin, you'll love this.’ NetGalley Reviewer ‘A well written, funny and readable book.’ NetGalley Reviewer ‘A thrilling romp from Windsor to the highlands of Scotland.’ NetGalley Reviewer ‘Cute and fun love story with charming characters.’ NetGalley Reviewer ‘Engaging and entertaining.’ NetGalley Reviewer ‘This (new-to-me) author wrote one heck of a wonderful book!’ NetGalley Reviewer
¡A explorar! is a 3-level Spanish course designed to meet the requirements of secondary school curriculums throughout the Caribbean. To support the Student’s Book and Workbook, this full and comprehensive Teacher’s Guide provides teaching notes and support material to enable teachers to plan and manage their lessons. Guía del profesor 1 supports Libro del Estudiante 1 and Libro de actividades 1 by providing comprehensive resources to help teachers to plan, prepare and manage their lessons. Written and developed in association with teachers and consultants in the Caribbean, it is designed around topic-based units so that language learning and skills development can be taught in real-world contexts.
¡A explorar! is a 3-level Spanish course designed to meet the requirements of secondary school curriculums throughout the Caribbean. To support the Student’s Book and Workbook, this full and comprehensive Teacher’s Guide provides teaching notes and support material to enable teachers to plan and manage their lessons. Guía del profesor 3 supports Libro del Estudiante 3 and Libro de actividades 3 by providing comprehensive resources to help teachers to plan, prepare and manage their lessons. Written and developed in association with teachers and consultants in the Caribbean, it is designed around topic-based units so that language learning and skills development can be taught in real-world contexts
The hilarious and uplifting new novel from the No.1 best selling author
Mamma Mia meets Bridesmaids in a laugh-out-loud, life affirming comedy ‘An absolute winner’ Celia Anderson ‘No-one depicts family life with more humour and wisdom than Tracy Bloom’ Katie Fforde ‘You will absolutely love Tracy Bloom… Heartfelt and wonderful’ Miranda Dickinson ––––––––––––––––––– One weekend, one bride-to-be, what could possibly go wrong… All Shelley wanted on her hen weekend was to enjoy three days of sun, sea and sangria. But instead of being surrounded by the A-team of her closest friends, she somehow ends up with a Golden Girls-meets-the-Spice Girls B-list that includes her mother, a rebellious teenager, and a best mate ‘on the verge’. The squabbling starts at the airport, and on arrival in Spain, Shelley barely has time to unpack her suitcase before getting an unwanted text ? one that throws her wedding into doubt. Shelley has got a BIG decision to make, but her unruly medley of nearest and dearest seem determined to confuse matters with their own problems. Have they got what it takes to get her through the most important weekend of her life? ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ‘A warm-hearted, wise and wickedly funny slice of family life’ Alex Brown
The brand new feel-good, funny and fabulous book from the No.1 bestseller! Starting again never felt so good! The worst day of her life could be the best thing that’s ever happened. Kim Jacobs believes that she is happily married, until her husband tells her he is leaving her. Forced to re-evaluate her life on the same day that her son leaves for university, Kim is shocked to find herself sleeping in the spare room of his college flatshare. She never imagined her prime would be spent with a bunch of man-babies, but amongst the empty pizza boxes and unwashed laundry, Kim can feel something starting to happen. Can her unlikely new housemates help her realise that maybe the best is yet to come? Readers LOVE Tracy Bloom! ‘So, so, so funny, I genuinely laughed out loud’ ????? ‘Just like catching up with a good friend’ ????? ‘A fab read which you don’t want to put down’ ????? ‘Utterly brilliant’ ????? ‘Funny, totally relatable and made me laugh out loud’ ????? ‘No doubt about it … at least a 6 out of 5!’ ????? ‘Tracy Bloom has the lightest of touches with the deepest of understanding’ ?????
Winner of the 2025 RNA Festive Holiday Romantic Novel Award! Love Actually meets Elf in this Christmas affirming, laugh-out-loud comedy from the bestselling author of The Wife Who Got a Life and No-one Ever Has Sex on a Tuesday 'I love Tracy Bloom!' Milly Johnson 'Pure joy' Katie Fforde ___________________________________ A name drawn from a hat Someone you barely know A Christmas you’ll never forget ___________________________________ This December, Jolene can’t wait for the office Secret Santa moment — the festive present-swapping exercise made up of unlikely pairings and inappropriate gifts. But this year, her colleagues are in need of more than a novelty wine glass and a box of Celebrations to get their tinsel twinkling. So Jolene’s a woman on a mission, and she’s hatched a secret plan to make this their best Christmas ever… *READERS LOVE THE SECRET SANTA PROJECT* 'The most perfect Christmas read, so easy to cosy up to' ????? 'I devoured this…a Christmas cracker!' ????? 'This book was SO good…like a hug in a mug' ????? 'An extremely funny, festive and feel-good story' ????? 'It made me laugh and cry, just perfect!' ????? 'There are no words to describe how much I absolutely loved this book' ????? 'Full of moments that make you laugh out loud and warm your soul' ????? 'It will leave you smiling long after the last page!' ????? 'A wonderfully warm novel, filled with Tracy's trademark warmth and humour' ?????
International Primary Science Progress Book Teacher Pack: Stage 1
Tracy Wiles
HARPERCOLLINS PUBLISHERS
2023
nidottu
Spark scientific curiosity from a young age with this six-level course through an enquiry-based approach and active learning. Collins International Primary Science fully meets the requirements of the Cambridge Primary Science Curriculum Framework from 2020 and has been carefully developed for a range of international contexts. Collins International Primary Science is organised into four main strands: Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Earth and Space and the skills detailed under the ‘Thinking and Working Scientifically’ strand are introduced and taught in the context of those areas. Each Progress Book page offers photocopiable assessment questions which allow learners to apply what they have learned and each unit offers an opportunity for personal reflection on progress.
International Primary Science Progress Book Teacher Pack: Stage 2
Tracy Wiles
HARPERCOLLINS PUBLISHERS
2023
nidottu
Spark scientific curiosity from a young age with this six-level course through an enquiry-based approach and active learning. Collins International Primary Science fully meets the requirements of the Cambridge Primary Science Curriculum Framework from 2020 and has been carefully developed for a range of international contexts. Collins International Primary Science is organised into four main strands: Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Earth and Space and the skills detailed under the ‘Thinking and Working Scientifically’ strand are introduced and taught in the context of those areas. Each Progress Book page offers photocopiable assessment questions which allow learners to apply what they have learned and each unit offers an opportunity for personal reflection on progress.
International Primary Science Progress Book Teacher Pack: Stage 3
Tracy Wiles
HARPERCOLLINS PUBLISHERS
2023
nidottu
Spark scientific curiosity from a young age with this six-level course through an enquiry-based approach and active learning. Collins International Primary Science fully meets the requirements of the Cambridge Primary Science Curriculum Framework from 2020 and has been carefully developed for a range of international contexts. Collins International Primary Science is organised into four main strands: Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Earth and Space and the skills detailed under the ‘Thinking and Working Scientifically’ strand are introduced and taught in the context of those areas. Each Progress Book page offers photocopiable assessment questions which allow learners to apply what they have learned and each unit offers an opportunity for personal reflection on progress.
International Primary Science Progress Book Teacher Pack: Stage 4
Tracy Wiles
HARPERCOLLINS PUBLISHERS
2023
nidottu
Spark scientific curiosity from a young age with this six-level course through an enquiry-based approach and active learning. Collins International Primary Science fully meets the requirements of the Cambridge Primary Science Curriculum Framework from 2020 and has been carefully developed for a range of international contexts. Collins International Primary Science is organised into four main strands: Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Earth and Space and the skills detailed under the ‘Thinking and Working Scientifically’ strand are introduced and taught in the context of those areas. Each Progress Book page offers photocopiable assessment questions which allow learners to apply what they have learned and each unit offers an opportunity for personal reflection on progress.
International Primary Science Progress Book Teacher Pack: Stage 5
Tracy Wiles
HARPERCOLLINS PUBLISHERS
2023
nidottu
Spark scientific curiosity from a young age with this six-level course through an enquiry-based approach and active learning. Collins International Primary Science fully meets the requirements of the Cambridge Primary Science Curriculum Framework from 2020 and has been carefully developed for a range of international contexts. Collins International Primary Science is organised into four main strands: Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Earth and Space and the skills detailed under the ‘Thinking and Working Scientifically’ strand are introduced and taught in the context of those areas. Each Progress Book page offers photocopiable assessment questions which allow learners to apply what they have learned and each unit offers an opportunity for personal reflection on progress.