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Anyone who has ever wondered why they never seem to be able to stick to their diet, who marvels at how little work some of their colleagues get away with doing, who despairs at the antisocial behaviour of their teenagers, who can't understand how lovecheats can handle multiple extramarital affairs, who struggles to resist the lure of the comfy sofa and the giant bag of crisps, who struggles to control their mood when morons cut them up on the M4 or who makes themselves thoroughly bitter by endlessly comparing themselves to others - well, this book is for you.

Sort Your Brain Out includes brain-powered self-help advice that will improve your mood, help you deal with stress, and be better and smarter at work or in your everyday life. You'll discover how to shape and control the most adaptable organ in your body to think more creatively, keep your memory sharp, and live a better life on a daily basis.

During his youth, the boy who would become C. S. Lewis formed his most basic impressions and tastes regarding music, art, literature, religion, sports, friendship, imagination, education, war, and more. The issues young "Jack" Lewis wrestled with drove him toward the foundation on which his life would be built. His childhood interests, influences, longings, struggles, and even failures prepared him to engage his gifts as a writer, teacher, and friend. Lewis expert Harry Lee Poe unfolds young Jack's key relationships, hobbies, spiritual conflicts, decisions, desires, and dreams.

When people started eating each other, the government sent guns. When the virus became airborne, they sent masks. When it spread beyond their control, they gave up. And when they found those who were immune, they hunted them. Years after the virus claimed the mainland, the Capita seized power. They offer safety from the infection, and all they ask in return is your freedom. All they want is unswerving loyalty. All you have to give them is everything that makes you human.

Discussing his works chapter-by-chapter and interviewing Lewis experts.

For six decades John Robert Lewis was a towering figure in the U.S. struggle for civil rights. As an activist and progressive congressman, he was renowned for his unshakable integrity, indomitable courage, and determination to get into "good trouble." In this biography of Lewis, Raymond Arsenault traces Lewis's upbringing in rural Alabama, his activism, his championing of voting rights and anti-poverty initiatives, and his decades of service as the "conscience of Congress."

Today I Found a Unicorn has delighted both children and parents with it’s simple yet elegant tale of a young girl whose day is turned upside down when she discovers a unicorn on her lawn. Children will be delighted to hear how imagination and friendship can change an ordinary day into a magical adventure! It’s the perfect lighthearted book for little ones who love unicorns and imaginary play.

While temporarily blind after an eye operation, Emma hears two murderers burying a body. She doesn't see the killers' faces, but they sure as hell see hers.

It has been 10 years since Tamara walked the dark halls of her family home. Something bad happened to her in the manor when she was 14, but she can't remember any of it. A decade on, Tamara can't sleep. She has nightmares about the house and the brooding woods. She sees a dark place in her dreams, a place she knows she mustn't go. Something is waiting in the woods of Towneley Manor, and the only thing Tamara can remember is the symbol she sees in her dreams. An eye surround by a black sun. Watching her. Never letting her go.

After being blamed for a horrific accident, Scarlett Gawthorpe is forced to leave her family home. Sixteen, scared, and pregnant, she leaves with her soon-to-be husband, Trev. Not long after, they have a daughter. They spend the next decade barely getting by, without a hint of contact from her parents. Then, after years of being cut off, Scarlett is shocked to learn that when her dad dies, he leaves her two things. One is the house. Another is a letter, with just six cryptic words.

Paranormal investigator Jeremiah Cosgrove is sent a letter urging him to investigate a haunted village. The village, the anonymous writer says, is plagued by the ghost of a little girl who committed suicide. Some say that she knocks on your door at night and waits for you to acknowledge her. Once you do she creeps into your room, and then the terror really begins... A student called Ellie joins Jeremiah on his trip, but she doesn't believe in the paranormal. When she feels someone watching her in her room and hears noises that she can't explain, she might have to think again.

He wasn't always like this; lonely, distrustful, the kind of man who'd take a 50-mile detour to avoid a conversation. Watching the infected tear your wife apart will do that to you.

Franz Kappel and Japhet Buchanan never expected their friendship to be tested by the Third Reich. Friends from early childhood, the boys form an inseparable, brotherly bond. Growing up in a little German village, they escape most of the struggles of war until the day Japhet is banished from school for being a Jew, and later has a rib broken when other village boys beat him up. Franz learns he is putting himself in danger for spending so much time with Japhet but continues to stand up for his Jewish friend even at the risk to himself.

The pre-proposal show for dating couples designed to make diamond engagement ring shopping easy, understandable and fun. Join CGA, GG, former President of the AGS, and Jack Lewis Jewelers CEO John Carter on this weekly journey into rings, relationships, and heartfelt reminders of what this all means. You can get the 4C’s anywhere, but only here do you get the 5th C called Carter.

What happens when we push past the surface and allow real, grounded, mutually challenging, and edifying friendships to develop? We need only look at the little-known friendship between eminent Christian thinkers Dorothy L. Sayers and C. S. Lewis to find out. Born out of a fan letter that celebrated mystery novelist Sayers wrote to Lewis as his star was just beginning to rise, this friendship between a married woman and a longtime bachelor developed over years of correspondence as the two discovered their mutual admiration of each other's writing, thinking, and faith.

Take a journey around the world to discover the oddest, strangest, most unusual animals on the planet in this newest addition to the best-selling Wonderful World of Animals series! Surprising and strange animal facts for kids ages 5-12. From snub-nosed monkeys to gharials and babirusas to warty frogfishes— this book is brimming with some of the world’s most curious creatures. This surprising collection showcases many unusual and strange species such as giant isopods, dugongs, maned wolves, and jabirus!

The beloved, beautiful story about the true meaning of Christmas is now available as a captivating children’s audiobook. This delightful story provides the perfect opportunity to help young children celebrate the joy of the Christmas holiday, while also understand and appreciate the reason for the season: God’s gift of Jesus to the whole world.

Hilarious chaos ensues when a little girl brings her pet Zebracorn to school for show-and-tell! Don’t miss the latest audiobook from best-selling children’s author Jack Lewis as he returns with this uproarious story of a school day turned upside down when the naughty Zebracorn escapes the classroom. Perfect for unicorn or zebra lovers, this adorable audiobook will spark laughter and capture the imagination of every school-aged child. The silly tale offers an irresistible, off-the-wall school adventure that parents, educators, and children will love!

Celebrate the bond between mothers and their children with this fun and lighthearted audiobook. There’s nothing children enjoy more than time spent with their family, which means quality time together can turn an ordinary day with Mommy into a treasured adventure! With delightful narration and fun sound-effects, this audiobook will be sure to delight your little one as you both cuddle and enjoy this wonderful story! It’s the perfect bedtime story they will ask to listen to again and again!

Today I Found a Mermaid has charmed both children and parents with its captivating tale and beautiful narration. Children will be delighted to hear how imagination and friendship can change an ordinary visit to the beach into a magical adventure! This beautiful children’s audiobook will be a favorite! It’s the perfect light-hearted audio adventure for little ones who love mermaids and imaginary play.