Lindsey Henke is freshly married and a newly practicing psychotherapist when she finds out she is pregnant with her first child. Nine months later, on a cold Minnesota night in December 2012, after a perfect pregnancy, Lindsey goes into labor—only to be told upon arrival at the hospital that her baby has no heartbeat. After the stillbirth of her daughter, Lindsey grapples with the unbearable agony of losing a child. Unprepared to cope with a sorrow this deep, she uses the only tools she has—her skills as a therapist—to plot her own path through grief. Over the next year and half, as Lindsey mourns the loss of one child while simultaneously trying to hold space for the joy of expecting another baby, she learns that grief can live side by side with joy. When Skies Are Gray offers a poignant message to any mother who is grieving: Your pain is real. The sharp ache of the grief you feel will soften over time, though your love for the child you lost will always remain. And it’s okay to feel that love; it’s a mother’s love, and like lullabies, a mother’s love never dies.

An illustrated version of the popular song 'You are my sunshine'.

In this sequel to A Thousand Pieces of You by New York Times bestselling author Claudia Gray, Marguerite races through various dimensions to save the boy she loves. Ever since she used the Firebird, her parents' invention, to cross through to alternate dimensions, Marguerite has caught the attention of enemies who will do anything to force her into helping them dominate the multiverse—even hurt the people she loves. She resists until her boyfriend, Paul, is attacked, and his consciousness is scattered across multiple dimensions. The hunt for each splinter of Paul's soul sends Marguerite racing through a war-torn San Francisco, the criminal underworld of New York City, and a glittering Paris where another Marguerite hides a shocking secret. Each dimension brings Marguerite one step closer to rescuing Paul. But with every trial she faces, she begins to question the one constant she's found between the worlds: their love for each other.

A poor African American boy and his mother experience both discrimination and kindness during a trip to town to see the dentist.

2023 EDGAR AWARD NOMINEE, LILIAN JACKSON BRAUN AWARD "An absolute joy to read. Funny, entertaining, and beautifully written." —B. A. Paris, New York Times bestselling author A delightfully clever new mystery from creator of BBC One's hilarious murder mystery series Death in Paradise Meet Judith: a seventy-seven-year-old whiskey drinking, crossword puzzle author living her best life in a dilapidated mansion on the outskirts of Marlow. Nothing ever happens in Marlow. That is, until Judith hears her neighbor shot while skinny-dipping in the Thames. The local police don't believe her story. It's an open and shut case, of course. Ha! Stefan can't be left for dead like that. Judith investigates and picks up a crew of sidekicks: Suzie the dogwalker and Becks the vicar's wife. Together, they are the Marlow Murder Club. When another body turns up, they realize they have a real-life serial killer on their hands. And the puzzle they set out to solve has become a trap from which they might never escape... Robert Thorogood, has turned the Christie-mystery on its head with this ever-so-sly cozy perfect for readers who love Richard Osmond's Thursday Murder Club and An Elderly Lady is Up to No Good. "Lightweight but no-nonsense and genuinely brainy"—Kirkus Reviews "Damn right funny and heartwarming...great fun"—Crime Time "I love Robert Thorogood's writing."—Peter James, international bestselling author

A baton twirler fights the rain to save her neighborhood parade

Needwood describes a search for deep nature in the local landscape. Rooted in the long tradition of British nature writing, it is a celebration of the joy that can be extracted from ordinary things in the natural world. Needwood is a journey that demands increasingly lyrical prose as the natural year is rediscovered; the oak, the rook and blackbird s song; the soft, effortless fascination of nature. Be inspired to begin your own search and discover your own natural health service.

The Signs and Seasons of Love is a collection of verses inspired by a love that has flourished for more than half a century. The story begins when the author, F.M. Bonevento, is six and he meets Mary Ann who is seven. Over the years, they continue as friends sharing common interests, until one summer day in 1961, they discover that they have fallen in love. Their romance and long marriage is a treasure of shared joys. The idea of the collection of verses started years ago as a unique gift for Mary Ann, and it grew into this book full of verses that will touch your heart and bring you a glimpse of the joy of romance. Verse, unlike narrative prose, uses images painted with words to express the feelings that dwell deep within the human heart. From the endearing poem "The Perfect Kiss" to the passion of "Fire," the emotions are personal and heartfelt. The Signs and Seasons of Love Verses to paint images of love Verses, in a world that has so little time, for the sweetest images of the heart Lines giving but the faintest hint, of the love she gives so abundantly Phrases and couplets, crafted to touch her heart, as her love so often touches mine How meager the offerings, still they spring from the depths of my heart Oh, how I wish I had the art to truly tell, what lives within me...

Three completely unique stories that form one cohesive story. Each story is written in a different writing style to capture a new perspective. ""Severed Heads"" is enhanced poetry. It's like you're reading the lyrics to any great hip-hop song. It flows seamlessly with captivating imagery and creative word play. Each story is dark and heavy and covers a wide range of topics like: addiction, depression, vanity, sexual abuse, religion, and revenge. William has been crafting a unique writing style. His love for lyrical hip-hop has lead him to create a genre he calls, "rhyme story." Meaning, it's lush like poetry, but has the technique of any skilled lyricists.

When Skies Are Grey: Super Frank, Chelsea and the coronavirus crisis every goal, every game and everything in between, the definitive account of the 2019-2020 season"You are my Chelsea, my only Chelsea. You make me happy when skies are grey. You'll never notice how much I love you, until you've taken my Chelsea away." A traditional anthem sung by Blues supporters for decades takes on true-to-life meaning during the 2019-2020 season when the deadly coronavirus pandemic brings Premier League football to a juddering halt."When Skies Are Grey" is a deep dive into an unprecedented campaign that delivers Hollywood-style drama from the minute Chelsea appoint Club legend and record goal scorer Frank Lampard as manager on 4 July 2019. It's Lampard's destiny to return to Stamford Bridge and despite having to cope with a transfer embargo Blues supporters are tingling with anticipation in the weeks building up to the big kick-off away at Manchester United. The match ends in a 4-0 defeat for the London club, a reality check for the new gaffer, players and fans alike.Undeterred, and increasingly putting his faith in the dazzling array of young talent that blossomed in Chelsea's Academy, Super Frank takes supporters on a gloriously unpredictable rollercoaster ride that gains momentum on 22 February 2020 when the league double over bitter rivals Tottenham Hotspur is completed and hits the buffers on 13 March when elite football in England is suspended because of the spread of coronavirus. 10 days later, with the COVID-19 death toll spiralling, the United Kingdom is placed on lockdown a situation that has far-reaching consequences for society.Helping lift the gloom and make supporters proud, Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich along with players and staff at the Club make a wide-range of thoughtful and generous gestures to provide support to National Health Service staff and key workers. Significant donations are also made to charities.Ultimately, the relentless pursuit of money by the game's power brokers dictates that the Premier League eventually returns on 17 June with all remaining fixtures crammed into six weeks and played behind closed doors. It's a scenario plenty of fans have serious misgivings about as the season resumes and accelerates to a suspense-filled conclusion.Set against a backdrop of fears of the unknown, incessant ITK (in the know) transfer rumours and spectacular social media fallouts, "When Skies Are Grey" provides a unique day-to-day insight into the mind-set of Chelsea supporters as they follow their team during the course of a campaign that will never be forgotten.