Written from the point of view of the child of a female police officer, My Mum the Police Officer follows a day in the life of their mother - and how it makes them feel. The story begins at the start of the officer's day and focuses on the many varied tasks a police officer might do over the course of their shift, from finding lost cars to protecting some very important people. The method is simple, but not simplistic, as it captures the innocence yet highly intuitive skill of a young child who may be just a little afraid that Mummy might not come home...

WINNER OF THE COSTA BIOGRAPHY PRIZE 2020 'This is the story of arguably one of the most important, yet least known, events in modern British history. Lee's journey and fight for justice are both inspiring and enraging' AKALA What would you do if the people you trusted to uphold the law committed a crime against you? Who would you turn to? And how long would you fight them for? On 28th September 1985, Lee Lawrence's mother Cherry Groce was wrongly shot by police during a raid on her Brixton home. The bullet shattered her spine and she never walked again. In the chaos that followed, 11-year-old Lee watched in horror as the News falsely pronounced his mother dead. In Brixton, already a powder keg because of the deep racism that the community was experiencing, it was the spark needed to trigger two days of rioting that saw buildings brought down by petrol bombs, cars torched and shops looted. But for Lee, it was a spark that lit a flame that would burn for the next 30 years as he fought to get the police to recognise their wrongdoing. His life had changed forever: he was now his mother's carer, he had seen first-hand the prejudice that existed in his country, and he was at the mercy of a society that was working against him. And yet that flame - for justice, for peace, for change - kept him going. The Louder I Will Sing is a powerful, compelling and uplifting memoir about growing up in modern Britain as a young Black man. It's a story both of people and politics, of the underlying racism beneath many of our most important institutions, but also the positive power that hope, faith and love can bring in response.

A perfect book for the children of police officers to be read before leaving for work, or at any time. A great way to remind your little ones how much you love them even when you can't always be there due to the nature of your job. A children's story about a boy and his hero, his Police Officer Mommy, and how she keeps the community safe while being sure to let her child know how loved he is.

At the age of seventeen, Pauline Parkin fell in love with an American soldier who was serving in her native England. After a brief courtship, they married. An emotional upheaval ensued when the teenage bride left her home and family in England to begin her new life in the United States. Now, she shares her story in My Journey through Time. Evoking both tears and smiles along the way, Pauline offers an in-depth look at the times of her life. Dealing long-distance with the illnesses and, ultimately, deaths of her parents, Pauline shares the range of feelings that she experienced as she and her husband built their new lives together in her new country. Then, abruptly their lives change as well, and their marriage comes to an end. The end of her marriage leaves her struggling with two children. Without family support or work experience, she boldly reinvents herself as head of the household. As a single mother, her determination enables her to work two jobs and long hours, sometimes fourteen-hour days. Paulines life story offers a moving and inspiring testament to the strength of the human spirit.

Elva Aggiano was murdered in 1997 by her husband Bruno. Of the four Aggiano children, three vowed never to speak to their father again. Remarkably, their daughter Natalia renewed her relationship with Bruno and became his friend and companion until his death in 2066. This is her astonishing story.Kind and loyal, Elva was a bright young woman from a typical English seaside town who was swept off her feet by an older , handsome Italian bodybuilder. It was all she had ever wanted; the promise of life as a loving mother and devoted wife. But a dark secret from her past left vulnerable to Bruno's brooding, possessive nature, and behind closed doors, Elva's family idyll turned into a reign of terror of both mental and physical abuse for her and her children.Their daughter Natalia speaks for the first time about how the family suffered, about her escape onto the streets aged 17 and her traumatic struggle to survive alone. Natalia finally persuaded Elva to run away along with her youngest son and for the first time, Elva found the happiness and confidence that had always eluded her. But it was not to last. Giving way to Bruno's request to see his young son, Elva returned to the marital home, where Bruno mercilessly stabbed her to death.Against all odds, Natalia found the courage to stand by her father even after he'd ripped the family apart. During often harrowing visits to Rampton high-security psychiatric hospital, she learned to love Bruno for the first time. Her fascinating journey led Natalia to honour her mother's memory, finding a way to live forgiveness and unconditional love.'Amazing' - Peter Andre'An extraordinary young woman and so selfless' - Carol Vorderman

Jazmin and Emma, have been best friends since school and tell each other everything, well almost everything. That is until just after Jazmin's 18th birthday, when the loss of her parents, changes her life forever. Time in hospital, shows her things, she never new were possible. Follow Jazmin on her journey of discovery. Find out about the secret she hides and what happens when she tells Emma and her new boyfriend about it. How will her life change, now she doesn't have to hide any more. Will it go well, or will she lose everything she has worked so hard to accomplish.

Get the kettle on, the biscuits out and settle in for a belting read. Let Paddy McGuinness take you back, far, far away from celebrity land, to a two-up, two-down terrace in 1970s Bolton, where he grew up. They were happy times, but money was tight. Paddy slept on a mattress he dragged in from the street, and at 17 he struggled severely with the stress of juggling a college course and two jobs to support his beloved mum. But while cash may have been short, grit and wit were in over-supply, and this is the improbable true story of the lad who went from kipping in abandoned cars in Bolton to racing supercars on Top Gear, via laying concrete floors in prisons, a lively career in a leisure centre, a showbiz intervention by school pal Peter Kay and eye-popping adventures in the world of teledom. There has been mischief and misadventure, joy and sorry, huge success and unexpected challenges. It's a lifey well lived, and an unforgettable personal memoir written from the heart.

'An engrossing read that kept me guessing throughout’ Patricia Gibney 'Breathtaking... Had me guessing until the very end... Utterly compelling’ Rachel Lynch 'Razor-sharp thriller-writing... a gripping and emotional story that built to a shocking ending’ B P Walter

Abby Mathers was an average teenage girl until she began seeing demons that nobody else could see. Her average life becomes very complicated and even the people closest to her believe she has lost her mind. Cruel antagonistic demons pay her unnecessary visits with the intent to harm her because of a serious case of mistaken identity. No matter how she tries to convince them she is not who they are looking for they keep coming back. In her search for answers Abby fi nds that she has to change in order to save herself and everyone around her. Institutionalised in a high security facility Abby must come to terms with her past, the supernatural, and prejudice while she plans her escape. With no allies she must fi nd a way to survive when both life and death ask too much of her. Confronted with angels, demons, and her tragic past, Abby discovers more about herself and her place in the battle between heaven and hell.

The Ochil Hills are a special place for best friends Kristen Campbell and Laura Duncan – especially for Laura, who regards these hills as her spiritual home, holding them close to her heart. It’s a place these friends share their dreams and ambitions, disappointments and secrets, and a place they return to whenever they can. When the girls leave school and go on to universities fifty miles apart, they find themselves facing many challenges and new experiences. Kristen’s hopes and dreams to become a vet fall very much into place, especially when she meets and falls in love with fellow student Scott McCallum. And Laura’s dreams to be a journalist are going well too. Her part-time job singing and playing guitar in a little pub/restaurant in Edinburgh’s Royal Mile are everything she dreamed about and make a welcome break from studying. However, her life changes dramatically when she meets and falls in love with the dark and mysteriously handsome Edinburgh estate agent Argyle (Gyle) Jamieson. As his cold and complex character unfolds, Laura’s life is thrown into an emotional rollercoaster, and happy times are gradually replaced by disappointment and tragedy. Things take a turn for the sinister when she discovers Gyle’s secret deceptions, and her life is thrown into ultimate danger. Only the hills and her friends can save her, but is it already too late..? Where the Eagles Fly is a gripping work of adult fiction that will appeal mainly to fans of thriller novels. It will also be enjoyed by those living in Central Scotland, where the book is set.