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In Here Comes the Sun, world-renowned author Bill McKibben tells the story of our sudden spike in power from the sun and wind. McKibben traces the arrival of plentiful, inexpensive solar energy, which, if it accelerates, gives us a chance not just to limit climate change’s damage, but to reorder the world on saner and more humane grounds. Getting there means overcoming obstacles like Big Oil, but McKibben sees a chance for a new civilization: one that looks up to the sun, every day, as the star that fuels our world.

In this radiant, highly anticipated debut, a cast of unforgettable women battle for independence while a maelstrom of change threatens their Jamaican village. Capturing the distinct rhythms of Jamaican life and dialect, Nicole Dennis-Benn pens a tender hymn to a world hidden among pristine beaches and the wide expanse of turquoise seas. At an opulent resort in Montego Bay, Margot hustles to send her younger sister, Thandi, to school. Taught as a girl to trade her sexuality for survival, Margot is ruthlessly determined to shield Thandi from the same fate.

When Molly loses her husband unexpectedly, she’s left with a growing sense that she never truly knew the man she shared her life with. Together since their schooldays and parents to four children, Molly had always believed their story was simple – until Jake’s absence begins to reveal hidden chapters.

Wade Abbott is one and done. One look, one conversation, one weekend, and he knows who he wants. Except Mia Simpson is not free to return his affection. In fact he suspects she's in an abusive marriage, but she never confirms that, and he has no choice but to mind his own business where she's concerned.

Comedians Frankie Boyle, Susie McCabe and Christopher Macarthur-Boyd share their subversive and darkly funny opinions on the chaos of the world, offering wholly unqualified dissent to popular opinion. No topic is left off the table as three of Scotland's award-winning and best-known comedians use their unique unbridled style of rebellious comedy to discuss any given topic - politicians, celebrities, the Royal family, figures from history and many more. Here Comes the Guillotine delivers cutting and hideously funny commentary on the state of the world, economics, geopolitics, the lack of ...

October 1982: ABC, Culture Club, Shalamar and Survivor dominate the top twenty when the Pogues barrel out from the backstreets of King's Cross, a furious, pioneering mix of punk energy, traditional melodies and the powerfully poetic songwriting of Shane MacGowan.

Don't miss this second chance rom-com from million copy bestseller Portia MacIntosh! 'Sharply funny, pacy and super romantic. Everything I’ve come to expect from Portia MacIntosh.' Laura Carter 'I laughed non stop. Brilliantly written. I actually couldn’t put it down.' Reader review...

Let me just say this—fake dating the cocky movie star was not my idea. Especially since he’s my former roomie and, gulp, my secret ex. But my agent tells me, I have no choice since I’m ridiculously overdue with turning in the next big blockbuster love story to my publisher. Not to mention, ahem, writing it. Hooking up with the smooth-talking English hottie once upon a time—fine, twice—were huge mistakes that I shouldn’t repeat, but pretending to like the guy who drives me crazy is my only chance at saving my job.

A weekly podcast covering the Connecticut Sun in the WNBA. Hosted by Sean Gauthier.

When Andy McCarthy left school in Year 10 because of relentless bullying, his career prospects weren't great, but he was determined to prove the doubters wrong. At age 19, he connected his first solar panel and suddenly found himself powered by a purpose. He would accelerate the world's transition to renewable energy, and he would do it in the coal-fired heartland of Victoria's Latrobe Valley. Here Comes the Sun is an electrifying tale for anyone interested in renewable energy, in building a business and in what it takes to follow a purpose without burning out.

There had been talk of monsters around the small, quiet town of Fort Whipple for some time before the evening of the brutal massacre. First it was the livestock. Dead, shriveled bodies lined the fields, drained of their blood. But when human bodies begin falling from the sky, a dark protector of sorts is dispatched to minimize the casualties.

The world is moving from centralised polluting power to decentralised renewable energy at pace, with solar energy leading the charge. What are the complexities we face in this transition and most importantly what are the opportunities for technology to greatly advance this movement?Host Leon Gerard Vandenberg is an engineering veteran that has been involved at the beginning of many new technologies over the past 30 years including, sim cards, bluetooth and blockchain. He brings his significant interest in solar, together with a range of highly influential guests across technology, renewables ...

Steph Herrington runs a successful hair salon—she can make your hair look amazing but she's no gardener! An allotment was her late husband's dream. But when her daughter, Jessie, decides to take the plot on in her dad's memory, Steph sees a chance to bridge the gulf that grew between them as their loving, close-knit family fell apart. Only the gnarly tangle of weeds and thorns—and working together to tame it—is far worse than they'd imagined! 

Was, wenn echte Gefühle ins Spiel kommen? Mit dem Praktikum in London beim Magazin "Past & Present" wird ein Traum für Jamie wahr. Doch als ihr Freund sich von ihr trennt, steht Jamie plötzlich auf der Straße. Sie zieht in die WG einer Kollegin, die sich als gute Ablenkung herausstellt. Denn Jamie soll bei ihrem Praktikum mit dem arroganten Zyniker Ryan über die größten Love Stories in der Geschichte Londons schreiben.

I’m Sarah Valentine, a Clinical Sexologist and Certified Life Coach. Here Comes Sunshine is your dose of mindful encouragement, real talk, and positive support for men in the second half of life. Each episode is here to help you find confidence, connection, and motivation to level up your life and have a truly kick-ass day. To book a session or explore my offerings, visit https://stan.store/the_sarah_valentine