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Ben the Inventor
by Robin Stevenson David ParkinsInventors invent inventions! That's what Ben and his best friend Jack like to say. So when Ben discovers that Jack's family is planning to move to another city, he decides they should put their inventions to work. The boys figure that if no one buys Jack's house, Jack won't have to move away, so all they need is a plan to scare off potential buyers! Inventors are good at coming up with plans. But when Plans A, B and C fail to bring the results the boys had hoped for, Ben discovers that not everything in life stays the same-and that while change can be hard, sometimes it isn't all bad.
Ben There, Done That (Sabrina the Teenage Witch #6)
by Joseph LockeHiccups are hiccups, right? Wrong! Aunt Hilda's hiccups may be the end of me and Western civilization if I can't find a cure for her magical/medical disorder. She accidentally yanked Benjamin Franklin into the 20th century, and now I have to figure out how to get him back where he belongs. And that's only part of the problem. . . .
Ben Tillett: Portrait of a Labour Leader (Routledge Library Editions: The Labour Movement #29)
by Jonathan SchneerFirst published in 1982. To study Tillett’s career is to study the modern British labour movement in its formative stages. His rhetoric and activities cast light upon some of the most important periods in labour history. In this book, not only the career of this remarkable and mercurial man is analysed, but our knowledge of the wider scene in which he played so major a role is increased. This title will be of interest to scholars and students of political history.
Ben Tillman and the Reconstruction of White Supremacy
by Stephen KantrowitzThrough the life of Benjamin Ryan Tillman (1847-1918), South Carolina's self-styled agrarian rebel, this book traces the history of white male supremacy and its discontents from the era of plantation slavery to the age of Jim Crow.As an anti-Reconstruction guerrilla, Democratic activist, South Carolina governor, and U.S. senator, Tillman offered a vision of reform that was proudly white supremacist. In the name of white male militance, productivity, and solidarity, he justified lynching and disfranchised most of his state's black voters. His arguments and accomplishments rested on the premise that only productive and virtuous white men should govern and that federal power could never be trusted. Over the course of his career, Tillman faced down opponents ranging from agrarian radicals to aristocratic conservatives, from woman suffragists to black Republicans. His vision and his voice shaped the understandings of millions and helped create the violent, repressive world of the Jim Crow South.Friend and foe alike--and generations of historians--interpreted Tillman's physical and rhetorical violence in defense of white supremacy as a matter of racial and gender instinct. This book instead reveals that Tillman's white supremacy was a political program and social argument whose legacies continue to shape American life.
Ben Walsh History: Pearson Edexcel GCSE (9–1): Medicine in Britain, Crime and Punishment in Britain, Anglo-Saxon and Norman England and Early Elizabethan England
by Ben Walsh Sam Slater Catherine Priggs Hannah DaltonExam board: Pearson EdexcelLevel: GCSE (9-1)Subject: HistoryFirst teaching: September 2016First exams: Summer 2018Endorsed for Pearson Edexcel qualificationsDiscover a fresh approach to Pearson Edexcel GCSE History, developed by bestselling author Ben Walsh while working with hundreds of students and teachers across England.Unlike other textbooks, which were written before the 9-1 GCSEs had been taught, this book is rooted in real classroom experience, so it tackles the big challenges head on.You can rely on Ben Walsh History to:> Do the hard work for you. The large amount of content has been turned into a manageable and logically structured GCSE course, which teachers and students can easily follow in the time available> Use good history practice as the vehicle for exam success. This book doesn't just teach to the test; it progressively builds students' skills and conceptual understanding, turning them into accomplished historians who will approach their exams with confidence> Hook students in and make history memorable. Ben's trademark mix of rich narrative and interesting sources will engage students of all abilities and provide suitable challenge to move them up the grades> Focus on what really matters. All of the features in the book are designed to help students to consolidate their knowledge and remember the key content - from 'Focus tasks' and regular 'Retrieval practice' questions to end-of-chapter revision tasks> Give straightforward exam advice. 'What does it mean?', 'Jargon buster' and 'Myth buster' boxes explain the exam requirements and question types. 'Top tips', 'Success criteria', annotated model answers and simplified 'thumbs up' mark schemes ensure that students understand how to answer questions effectivelyThis book covers the following units:Thematic study and historic environment> Medicine in Britain, c1250-present and The British sector of the Western Front, 1914-18: injuries, treatment and the trenches> Crime and punishment in Britain, c1000-present and Whitechapel, c1870-c1900: crime, policing and the inner cityBritish depth study > Anglo-Saxon and Norman England, c1060-88> Early Elizabethan England, 1558-88
Ben Washington Is the Newbie on the Block (The Ben Washington Series)
by Jasmine MullenBen&’s life has been upended. He&’s leaving Atlanta. His mom&’s having a baby. He desperately wants a dog. Who said being twelve is easy? Meet Ben Washington. He&’s about to leave the place he loves for a new town—population: near nothing. Sixth grade is universally bumpy. And starting school in a pocket-sized town where no one looks like you is going to be an even bigger challenge. Is there a friend for Ben in Radnor Falls? What is he going to do about the trio of bullies who seem far too old to still be in middle school? And what about the mystery of &“Spooky Fred,&” the town outsider? What has Fred done, and what will Ben do when he finds out? Will Ben come to love the slime green house with creaky floors and attic bedroom? Read this story of friendship, faith, and finding God in the hard spaces of life to find out.
Ben Washington is the Odd Man Out (The Ben Washington Series)
by Jasmine MullenWhen friend planets collide, will Ben feel on top of the world or alone in the universe?Life in Ben Washington&’s new town and school is pretty great. But he couldn&’t be more ready for Spring Break. And the most epic news? His best friend is visiting from Atlanta. Ben can hardly wait for his longtime buddy Zion to meet his new best friend, Kenny. But he&’s also nervous. They are so different. Will Ben&’s break be ruined when his two friends clash? Or will he build too good of a bridge and find that he&’s the Odd Man Out? Read this laughable story of friendship and forgiveness to find out!
Ben Y and the Ghost in the Machine: The Kids Under the Stairs
by K.A. HoltGeorge meets Ms. Bixby's Last Day in this inspiring, heartfelt novel-in-verse, the second in a new series from bestselling author K.A. Holt.This second book in a new series by K.A. Holt will appeal to fans of House Arrest, Rhyme Schemer, and Knockout, in addition to fans of Jason Reynolds's Track series.Ben Y's just about had it with school. Every corner she turns, she’s being called "Benita," getting Dress Coded by Mr. Mann for some supposedly inappropriate item of clothing, or running into the ineffable, inescapable, indefinable Ace—who makes her feel weird, weirdly seen, and strangely at peace, all at once. Even her best buds—Ben B, Jordan J, and Javier; the kids under the stairs—are all far too content following the rules and making their school newspaper under the attentive direction of their beloved teacher, Ms. J.And home's no better. Last year, Ben Y's older brother died, and the family is still learning how to cope—if by coping you mean coming home to cry at lunch, or secretly building a friendship bracelet empire, or obsessively visiting a chatroom to talk to Benicio's ghost. When Benito suddenly starts typing back, Ben Y must act. But what happens when those very actions make Ben Y's deepest secrets impossible to hide?Readers will easily identify with the variety of funny, authentic lovable characters—not to mention the emphasis on a Minecraft-like game and fun visuals like online chats and doodles. Parents, kids, educators and librarians alike will love the way the book celebrates all the different ways to be smart—and recognizes all the different ways it's hard to be a kid.With a lovable cast of characters and raw, authentic emotion, this heartwarming, laugh-out-loud novel-in-verse tells an honest story about friendship, family, and personal identity that celebrates different types of intelligence and shows how every kid deserves to become their own "divergent" self.NEW UNDERSTANDING OF IDENTITY: The main character in this book is struggling to figure out how she defines herself, both on the inside and to others. It's a struggle many young readers will recognize from their own experiences.FRIENDSHIP ISSUES: This book navigates the difficulty of changing friendships, particularly when a new friend joins the group. It's an issue nearly every kid goes through in middle school, and will ring authentic to all young readers.POPULAR AUTHOR: K.A. Holt's books have been nominated for awards in over 30 states. She is popular on the school speaking circuit and presents keynote speeches throughout the year and all over the world, making her a trusted name and a favorite for middle grade readers.PERFECT FOR RELUCTANT READERS: Fewer words on each page make this book engaging and approachable for all different types of readers. The characters in the book also struggle with reading, but they are not shamed or looked down on for it, so readers with similar difficulties will feel understood.NEWSPAPER THEME: The kids in this story work on their school newspaper, turning their tech skills into something their teachers approve of—and something that allows them to stand up for what they believe in.MINECRAFT APPEAL: The characters in the book play Sandbox, which readers will instantly recognize as a fictionalized version of the immensely popular Minecraft, a game with over 74 million monthly players. Playing Sandbox is depicted as both cool and educational, which will uplift rather than shame young readers for playing video games, and inspire parents, teachers, and librarians to consider non-traditional approaches to traditional school.Perfect for:• Fans and players of Minecraft and other video games• Reluctant readers• Fans of Kari Holt• Educators
Ben Yokoyama and the Cookie of Doom (Cookie Chronicles #1)
by Matthew Swanson"This is my favorite book of the year." —Lincoln Peirce, New York Times bestselling author of Big Nate series Meet Ben, a literal-minded kid with a big heart and an even bigger sweet-tooth, who cracks open a fortune cookie and discovers that TODAY might be his last day on Earth! Perfect for fans of DIARY OF A WIMPY KID or THE TERRIBLE TWO.Live each day as if it were your last.When Ben reads his fortune-cookie fortune, he's alarmed and inspired. Immediately, he begins drafting a bucket list of unfinished tasks and lifelong dreams (finish his 1000-piece model of the Taj Mahal, eat an entire cake, etc....). As Ben marches himself in and out of trouble, takes useful risks, and helps both his parents to see the bigger picture, readers discover how something that seems scary can instead be empowering--leading to friendships that might never have been made, neighbors that might never have been known, and apple pies that might otherwise never have been baked.
Ben Yokoyama and the Cookie of Endless Waiting (Cookie Chronicles #2)
by Matthew Swanson"Great characters, hilarious jokes... a joy to read." —Lincoln Peirce, New York Times bestselling author of Big Nate series Literal-minded Ben cracks open a fortune cookie and it tells him that he can have anything he wants, if only he's willing to wait... A madcap adventure about the perils of patience, for fans of DIARY OF A WIMPY KID or THE TERRIBLE TWO.Good things come to those who wait.Ben does his best to heed his fortune cookie's advice, and as a result he is paired with Walter--the kid who's always picked last--for a school scavenger hunt. Working with Walter must be a good thing if the cookie said so, but so far all he does is talk too loud and recite obscure facts about feet. Meanwhile, Ben has an argument with his best friend Janet, and waiting for her to apologize first isn't going so well.... But eventually, Ben's patience starts paying off: if he and Walter are able to pull out a win in the scavenger hunt, they'll earn a half-day of recess for the whole school! Waiting may not always be a good thing, but taking the time to listen and consider all options isn't half bad.
Ben Yokoyama and the Cookie of Perfection (Cookie Chronicles #3)
by Matthew SwansonPractice makes perfect, and Ben Yokoyama will settle for nothing less than perfection! A hilarious new Cookie Chronicles adventure that fans of Wimpy Kid or Dog Man will gobble up with gusto.When Ben's fortune cookie tells him that practice makes perfect, he refuses to settle for anything less. He demands better parents, superior hobbies, and a brand-new best friend, who might technically be a superhero.The pursuit of perfection is thrilling until Ben is forced to give up the things he loves most--including baseball, personal integrity, and his dog's enthusiastic kisses. Life lessons from a goldfish and a spine-tingling near-death experience help Ben realize that his flaws are also the keys to his greatest strengths--and that the people and things that make him happiest will always be perfectly imperfect.
Ben Yokoyama and the Cookie Thief (Cookie Chronicles #4)
by Matthew SwansonJustice is sweet when a school bully gets a taste of his own medicine. A hilarious new Cookie Chronicles adventure that middle-school readers who love Wimpy Kid and Dog Man will gobble up with gusto."Impossible to resist.&” —Lincoln Peirce, New York Times bestselling author of Big Nate. When Ben's fortune cookie tells him that the best things in life are free, he believes he can get anything he wants without paying for it—as long as it's the best. But Ben&’s dreams of free cookies and fancy scooters are quickly dashed when schoolyard bully Flegg McEggars steals his fortune. Ben will stop at nothing to get his fortune back, but bringing the thief to justice will be no easy feat. He has to lawyer up, gather witnesses, and present his case to the fifth graders in Kid Court. Along the way, Ben learns that crime comes in many forms and the real villains are not always the people we first suspect. From the husband-and-wife, author-and-illustrator duo that brought you Ben Yokoyama and the Cookie of Doom comes a tale of truth, justice, and the pursuit of cookies.
Ben Yokoyama and the Cookie War (Cookie Chronicles #6)
by Matthew SwansonTwo best friends are pushed to the breaking point when a class election gets out of hand! Rivalry and ridiculousness abound in this delicious, zanily-illustrated adventure for readers who love Wimpy Kid and Dog Man.It's the start of a new school year at Honeycutt Elementary and that means one thing: student council elections! Best friends, Ben and Janet are determined not to let mean girl Amy Lou Bonnerman win for the fourth year in a row, but when they both decide to run against her, they become rivals!At first, it's all funny posters, free candy, and pie-in-the-sky ideas for how to make the school a better place. But before long, the campaign turns sour—with mean rumors, dirty tricks, hurt feelings, and even sabotage! Ben and Janet&’s legendary friendship is put to the test. To make things right, they must expose a conspiracy, swallow hard truths, and remember what&’s most important—their friendship.From the husband-and-wife, author-and-illustrator duo that brought you Ben Yokoyama and the Cookie of Doom comes a tale about keeping your friends close—even when they start to look like enemies.
Ben Yokoyama and the Cookies of Chaos (Cookie Chronicles #5)
by Matthew SwansonIt's a cookie catastrophe when Ben receives five conflicting fortunes and doesn't know which advice to follow! Another hilarious Cookie Chronicles adventure that middle grade readers who love Wimpy Kid and Dog Man will gobble up with gusto.When Ben finds a lost wallet, he's determined to do the right thing instead of spending the money on sweets. But what is the right thing? Ben seeks the guidance of one fortune cookie after another—yet none of the fortunes make sense!In his chaotic quest to track down the wallet&’s owner, Ben puzzles his way through five baffling fortunes in rapid succession while feuding with a vengeful librarian, battling a terrifying toilet, and gaining a new appreciation for ducks, cardamom, and his best friend, Janet.From the husband-and-wife, author-and-illustrator duo that brought you Ben Yokoyama and the Cookie of Doom comes a tale about trusting your heart when your head can&’t make sense of things.
Ben & Zip: Two Short Friends
by Joanne LindenA tribute to friendship, boardwalks, and summer, this storybook tells of Ben and Zip, two best friends who will keep readers laughing, cheering, and guessing until the very end when they are reunited after a rainstorm. Ben is short, but his best friend Zip is even shorter. One day while strolling along the boardwalk a summer shower blows in. There's a clap of thunder, and Zip runs off in fear. Ben pushes through the crowd to find Zip, but being so short, all Ben sees are knees. He climbs onto a bench, but now all he sees are bellies. He clambers onto a picnic table, and all he sees is hair. Ben is sure he'll glimpse Zip when he climbs to the highest point on the beach, the lifeguard stand, but Zip is nowhere to be found. Ben finally does find Zip-his best friend and dachshund-hiding out beneath the boardwalk, and the pair snuggle and munch on popcorn while the puddles dry and the beach-goers emerge from under the awnings. A unique lost-and-found tale with a surprise ending, brimming with lively illustrations, and filled with rhyming refrains that roll off the tongue, this storybook is a great read-aloud for kids of all sizes.
Benang: From the Heart
by Kim ScottOceanic in its rhythms and understanding, brilliant in its use of language and image, moving in its largeness of spirit, compelling in its narrative scope and style, this intriguing journey is a celebration and lament—of beginning and return, of obliteration and recovery, of silencing, and of powerful utterance. Both tentative and daring, it speaks to the present and a possible future through stories, dreams, rhythms, songs, images and documents mobilized from the incompletely acknowledged and still dynamic past.
BenBee and the Teacher Griefer: The Kids Under the Stairs
by K.A. HoltFrom the author of Rhyme Schemer, House Arrest, and Knockout!The Kids Under the Stairs: BenBee and the Teacher Griefer is a funny, clever novel-in-verse series about Ben Bellows—who failed the Language Arts section of the Florida State test—and three classmates who get stuck in a summer school class.But these kids aren't dumb—they're divergent thinkers, as Ms. J tells them: they simply approach things in a different way than traditional school demands.• Each chapter is told through the perspective of one of the four students, who each write in a different style (art, verse, stream of consciousness).• Celebrates different types of intelligence• A heartwarming, laugh-out-loud novel-in-verseSoon, the kids win over Ms. J with their passion for Sandbox, a Minecraft-type game. The kids make a deal with Ms. J: every minute they spend reading aloud equals one minute they get to play Sandbox in class. But when the administration finds about this unorthodox method of teaching, Ben B. and his buds have to band together to save their teacher's job—and their own academic future. The first in a series of complementary storylines, this is an honest, heartfelt book about friendship, videogames, and learning to love yourself.• Features a distinct and engaging cast of characters• Encourages even the most reluctant reader to embrace their own "divergent" self• Perfect for parents of kids age 10 and up who love Minecraft, educators and librarians, middle grade readers, new readers of poetry, and fans of videogames• You'll love this book if you love books like Ghost by Jason Reynolds, Patina by Jason Reynolds, and Short by Holly Goldberg Sloan.
BenBella's Best of Plant-Based Eating: Recipes and Expertise from Your Favorite Vegan Authors
by Benbella VeganLiving plant-based doesn't mean you have to resign yourself to eating salads for every meal (although we wouldn't say no to a bowl of leafy greens). BenBella's Best of Plant-Based Eating has creative and delicious recipes for a well-balanced, varied, and satisfying vegan lifestyle. Inside you'll find nearly 50 recipes from our top-selling cookbooks (and upcoming fall releases!) including:Thai TacosFig & Caramelized Onion TartBuddha Lentil BurgerCinnamon BunsAnd more!Along with recipes, you'll also find selections exploring the global implications of a plant-based lifestyle, to feed your mind as well as your body.BenBella's Best of Plant-Based Eating includes recipes and selections from:Del Sroufe's Better Than VeganChristy Morgan's Blissful BitesLeAnne Campbell's The China Study CookbookLindsay Nixon's Happy Herbivore SeriesThe Happy Herbivore CookbookEveryday Happy HerbivoreHappy Herbivore AbroadHappy Herbivore Light & LeanHappy Herbivore Holidays & GatheringsTracy Russell's The Best Green Smoothies on the PlanetEric Brent and Glen Merzers's The HappyCow CookbookLaura Theodore's Jazzy Vegetarian ClassicsKim Campbell's The PlantPure Nation CookbookHeather Crosby's YumUniversePam Popper and Glen Merzer's Food Over MedicineJ. Morris Hicks's Healthy Eating, Healthy WorldT. Colin Campbell and Howard Jacobson's Whole and The Low-Carb Fraud
BenBella's Best of Plant-Based Eating: Recipes and Expertise from Your Favorite Vegan Authors
by BennBella VeganLiving plant-based doesn't mean you have to resign yourself to eating salads for every meal (although we wouldn't say no to a bowl of leafy greens).BenBella's Best of Plant-Based Eating, which has been downloaded over 125,000 times, includes creative and delicious recipes for a well-balanced, varied, and satisfying vegan lifestyle. Inside this second edition, you'll find nearly 50 recipes, including 14 brand-new dishes, from our top-selling cookbooks including:Thai TacosSavory Chickpea OmeletsBuddha Lentil BurgerRaspberry and Coconut Glazed DoughnutsAnd more!Along with recipes, you'll also find selections exploring the global implications of a plant-based lifestyle, to feed your mind as well as your body.BenBella's Best of Plant-Based Eating includes recipes and selections from:Tracy Russell's The Best Green Smoothies on the PlanetDel Sroufe's Better Than VeganChristy Morgan's Blissful BitesLeAnne Campbell's The China Study CookbookDel Sroufe's The China Study Quick & Easy CookbookJeff and Joan Stanford's Dining at The RavensLindsay Nixon's Happy Herbivore SeriesThe Happy Herbivore CookbookEveryday Happy HerbivoreHappy Herbivore AbroadHappy Herbivore Guide to Plant-Based EatingHappy Herbivore Holidays & GatheringsHappy Herbivore Light & LeanEric Brent and Glen Merzers' The HappyCow CookbookChristina Ross' Love FedLaura Theodore's Jazzy Vegetarian ClassicsDreena Burton's Plant-Powered FamiliesKim Campbell's The PlantPure Nation CookbookHeather Crosby's YumUniversePam Popper and Glen Merzer's Food Over MedicineJ. Morris Hicks's Healthy Eating, Healthy WorldT. Colin Campbell and Howard Jacobson's Whole and The Low-Carb Fraud
The Bench
by Meghan, The Duchess of SussexMeghan, The Duchess of Sussex&’s first children&’s book, The Bench, beautifully captures the special relationship between father and son, as seen through a mother&’s eyes. The book&’s storytelling and illustration give us snapshots of shared moments that evoke a deep sense of warmth, connection, and compassion. This is your bench Where you&’ll witness great joy. From here you will rest See the growth of our boy. In The Bench, Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex, touchingly captures the evolving and expanding relationship between father and son and reminds us of the many ways that love can take shape and be expressed in a modern family. Evoking a deep sense of warmth, connection, and compassion, The Bench gives readers a window into shared and enduring moments between a diverse group of fathers and sons—moments of peace and reflection, trust and belief, discovery and learning, and lasting comfort.Working in watercolor for the first time, Caldecott-winning, bestselling illustrator Christian Robinson expands on his signature style to bring joy and softness to the pages, reflecting the beauty of a father&’s love through a mother&’s eyes. With a universal message, this thoughtful and heartwarming read-aloud is destined to be treasured by families for generations to come.
The Bench
by Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex&’s first children&’s book, The Bench, beautifully captures the special relationship between father and son, as seen through a mother&’s eyes. The book&’s storytelling and illustration give us snapshots of shared moments that evoke a deep sense of warmth, connection, and compassion. This is your bench Where you&’ll witness great joy. From here you will rest See the growth of our boy. In The Bench, Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex, touchingly captures the evolving and expanding relationship between father and son and reminds us of the many ways that love can take shape and be expressed in a modern family. Evoking a deep sense of warmth, connection, and compassion, The Bench gives readers a window into shared and enduring moments between a diverse group of fathers and sons—moments of peace and reflection, trust and belief, discovery and learning, and lasting comfort. Working in watercolor for the first time, Caldecott-winning, bestselling illustrator Christian Robinson expands on his signature style to bring joy and softness to the pages, reflecting the beauty of a father&’s love through a mother&’s eyes. With a universal message, this thoughtful and heartwarming read-aloud is destined to be treasured by families for generations to come.
The Bench: A heartbreaking love story from the Richard & Judy Book Club bestselling author
by Saskia Sarginson'With echoes of David Nicholls's One Day, this romance has just the right mix of heart-melting moments and heart-rending near misses' Good Housekeeping 'A wonderful, heart-tugging romance'PrimaPerfect for fans of One Day and Me Before You, this is a poignant love story spanning three decades that starts and ends on a bench, by the Richard & Judy bestselling author of The Twins.It begins at the end.It begins on a bench, on a heath, where a woman waits for a man. Ten years ago, they made a pact:On this bench, on this day, they will end a love affair that's spanned three decades, or start again.They should never have met. They should never have fallen in love.But they did, until a lie separated them for a lifetime.Can they fix the mistake, forgive the lie, erase the years in-between?Can what was lost ever truly be found?'A raw, emotional book about love in all its guises' The Sun'A quirky and intensely romantic tearjerker' Sunday Mirror'Read it if you liked One Day . . . Have tissues to hand' Best'An unforgettable story about once-in-a-lifetime love. Powerful, timeless and moving' Holly Miller'Poignant and heart-wrenching . . . This is one of the best love stories written'Mary Chamberlain'A wonderful, life-spanning novel with real heart and depth. I didn't want it to end' Lisa Ballantyne'A beautiful, very special, love story about what can happen when life gets in the way'Cecilia Ekbäck'Real. Complicated. Irresistible' Jemma Wayne'A sweeping love story rich with honest, tender moments' Emma Rous 'A book that the world really needs right now . . . I certainly fell head over heels in love with it' Fiona Mitchell
The Bench: An uplifting love story from the Richard & Judy Book Club bestselling author
by Saskia Sarginson'With echoes of David Nicholls's One Day, this romance has just the right mix of heart-melting moments and heart-rending near misses' Good Housekeeping 'Intensely romantic' Sunday Mirror 'Wonderful, heart-tugging'PrimaPerfect for fans of One Day and Me Before You, this is a heart-warming and uplifting love story spanning three decades that starts and ends on a bench, by the Richard & Judy Book Club bestselling author.It begins at the end.It begins on a bench, on a heath, where a woman waits for a man. Ten years ago, they made a pact: On this bench, on this day, they will end a love affair that's spanned three decades, or start again.They should never have met. They should never have fallen in love.But they did, until a lie separated them for a lifetime.Can they fix the mistake, forgive the lie, erase the years in-between?Can what was lost ever truly be found?Readers are falling in LOVE with The Bench . . . 'I loved this book from beginning to end' ***** Reader review'A raw, emotional book about love in all its guises' Sun'I cried at the end, they were happy tears!' ***** Reader review'Heartbreaking' Bella'What an epic love story, I loved this so much' ***** Reader review'Powerful, timeless and moving' Holly Miller'Irresistible' Jemma Wayne'Beautiful, painful, heart-breaking' ***** Reader review 'Honest, tender' Emma Rous'Poignant and heart-wrenching' Mary Chamberlain'I absolutely loved it' ***** Reader review'Beautiful' Cecilia Ekbäck'I fell head over heels in love with it' Fiona Mitchell'Wonderful storytelling' ***** Reader review'Wonderful' Lisa Ballantyne
The Bench: A heartbreaking love story from the Richard & Judy Book Club bestselling author
by Saskia Sarginson'With echoes of David Nicholls's One Day, this romance has just the right mix of heart-melting moments and heart-rending near misses' GOOD HOUSEKEEPING'Intensely romantic' SUNDAY MIRROR'Wonderful, heart-tugging' PRIMA'Timeless and moving' HOLLY MILLERPerfect for fans of ONE DAY and ME BEFORE YOU, this is a heartbreaking love story spanning three decades that starts and ends on a bench, by the Richard & Judy Book Club bestselling author.__________________________________________It begins at the end.It begins on a bench, on a heath, where a woman waits for a man. Ten years ago, they made a pact: On this bench, on this day, they will end a love affair that's spanned three decades, or start again.They should never have met. They should never have fallen in love.But they did, until a lie separated them for a lifetime.Can they fix the mistake, forgive the lie, erase the years in-between?Can what was lost ever truly be found?__________________________________________Readers are falling in LOVE with The Bench . . . 'I loved this book from beginning to end' ***** Reader review'A raw, emotional book about love in all its guises' Sun'I cried at the end, they were happy tears!' ***** Reader review'Heartbreaking' Bella'What an epic love story, I loved this so much' ***** Reader review'Irresistible' Jemma Wayne'Beautiful, painful, heart-breaking' ***** Reader review 'Honest, tender' Emma Rous'Poignant and heart-wrenching' Mary Chamberlain'I absolutely loved it' ***** Reader review'Beautiful' Cecilia Ekbäck'I fell head over heels in love with it' Fiona Mitchell'Wonderful storytelling' ***** Reader review'Wonderful' Lisa Ballantyne*THE NEW LOVE STORY FROM SASKIA SARGINSON, SEVEN MONTHS OF SUMMER, IS OUT NOW*
Bench Bosses
by Matthew DibiaseBench Bosses celebrates the greatest NHL Coaches in the history of the game. Bench Bosses is filled with compelling biographical narrative, innovative analysis, historical allusion, hockey folklore, humour, heartbreak, and tragedy. By introducing a creative new method for evaluating coaching success, professional historian and hockey columnist Matthew DiBiase settles many a debate. His hard-hitting prose and cogent analysis covers key aspects of coaching and definitively identifies the greatest offensive and defensive coaches, expounds on the best penalty-killing or power-play coaches and delves into statistics to determine the nastiest squads on the ice. His unique assessment method determines his selection of the top fifty head coaches of all time. DiBiase's in-depth hockey research delivers a powerful, gripping and informative look at the game's best of the best. This seminal book tells the story behind the story of coaching success. It removes subjectivity and bias and provides a comprehensive overview of each coach's major career achievements and the contributions each has made to the game. In the writing of this book, the author personally interviewed many of the game's best known coaches and their players to get the most accurate and complete perspective of the sport and its coaching elite. Readers will enjoy hearing from such names as Scotty Bowman, Al Arbour, Jean Beliveau, Dick Irving Jr., and more.From the Hardcover edition.