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Last summer, Katherine May was approaching 40, feeling overwhelmed by motherhood and lacking connection with others, lost in a world of inundation and expectation. She had always felt different, but this feeling was new. She wanted to get out, get free and find herself again - and so set about walking the rugged 450-mile South West Coast Path. However, this journey uncovered more than she had ever imagined.

'David is one of the most courageous men I know . . . His book is one that everyone should read to understand coercive control, and what it is like to be a child growing up in a house where there is domestic abuse' Melanie Brown MBE, aka Mel B 'Unthinkable stares down horror and heartbreak. A...

Welcome to Audiopi's award winning podcast tutorials! (EdTech Impact, "Teacher Recommended")Our GCSE English Podcast Series/Seasons include the most widely studied Literature texts, and the Language curriculum.Season 1: Macbeth.Season 2: Romeo & Juliet.Season 3: Jekyll & Hyde.Season 4: Frankenstein.Season 5: An Inspector Calls. Season 6: The History Boys. Season 7: Never Let Me Go.Season 8: Animal Farm.Season 9: Great Expectations.Season 10: DNA.Season 11: Jane Eyre. Season 12: Price & Prejudice. Season 13: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time.Season 14: A Christmas Carol.Season ...

Hear from the world’s most inspiring dyslexics!Dyslexic Thinking is now seen as one of the world’s most valuable skills. It’s created everything from the lightbulb to the iPhone. But what is it? Lessons In Dyslexic Thinking are conversations with the world’s most inspiring dyslexics where we find out what Dyslexic Thinking is and how each of us can employ it to change the world. Hear powerful stories from spies and sports stars, explorers and entrepreneurs. Hosted by the world’s leading expert in Dyslexic Thinking, Kate Griggs (founder of Made By Dyslexia).Thank you for ...

The Pelzer family's secret life of fear and abuse was first revealed in Dave Pelzer's inspiring New York Times best seller, A Child Called "It", followed by The Lost Child and A Man Called Dave. Here, for the first time, Richard Pelzer tells the courageous and moving story of his abusive childhood.

The true story of a 6-year-old boy with a dreadful secret. Oskar’s school teacher raises the alarm. Oskar’s mother is abroad and he has been left in the care of ‘friends’, but has been arriving in school hungry, unkempt, and with bruises on his arms, legs and body. Experienced foster...

Emotional Regulation for Grade School Parents offers 43 practical, science-backed strategies to help children understand big feelings, reduce daily conflict, and build emotional resilience—while strengthening your connection at home and at school.

THIS BOOK WILL MAKE YOUR BIRTH BETTER. IT IS FOR EVERY WOMAN AND EVERY TYPE OF BIRTH. AS FEATURED ON DRAGONS' DEN. 'Siobhan manages to completely demystify hypnobirthing, making it accessible and relevant to all women and all births. This book will be a complete game changer and I will be...

London, 1923. Cyril Black is finally out of prison. Rather than going home to his wife and son, he visits his mistress only to find that she's given birth to his daughter - and wants nothing to do with her. His wife, Florrie, reluctantly agrees to take them in. But there's no love in her heart...

You can love your mother and still stop letting her run the room inside you.[Updated 2026 Edition] You already know the word applies to your mother. You have read books that named the wound and left you standing in it, still bracing when her name lights up your phone. This guide starts where those stopped. It believes you, then moves straight to what to do. Most books focus on the loud, obvious mother. This one names the covert mother, the one everyone outside your family thinks is wonderful, as clearly as the grandiose one. It never makes forgiveness the price of healing.

This empowering, science-backed guide connects the missing links between ADHD, inflammation, hormonal shifts, gut health, and aging. Written specifically for women navigating the unique challenges of midlife with ADHD, this book helps you finally understand what’s really going on in your body—and what you can do about it.

From the author of The Gran Tour, a portrait of an intergenerational friendship. Recently widowed, Winnie, 84, was in need of some companionship. Someone to help with the weekly food shop and offer tips on the crossword. Ben, 34, was looking for a new housemate. As the UK was locked down in 2020...

The No. 1 Sunday Times Bestseller. At just eight years old, Jodie is violent, aggressive and extremely challenging. Five carers in four months have been unable to cope, but there is one last hope: Cathy Glass… As Jodie begins to trust Cathy and make progress, shocking details about her past...

Understanding Girls with ADHD does not shy away from key areas of controversy. How, for example, can a family know whether it's ADHD or another set of problems that's the primary issue? How does one deal with the potential use of medication, which is plagued by bad press and abundant myths but which can, as part of a multi-faceted treatment plan, provide great benefit if the right dose is found and if the doctor works with the family to monitor positive effects and side effects carefully? 

'If you've ever considered changing your relationship with alcohol or thought "could drinking less be better?", grab a copy of Bad Drunk. It's a must-read' Dr Martha Deiros Collado, bestselling author of How to Be the Grown-Up 'The most calming, reassuring and encouraging read for anyone...

Brought to you by Penguin. The audio edition of Your Baby Week by Week by Dr Caroline Fertleman, read by Willow Nash. The bestselling week-by-week baby guide from birth until six months, the ultimate baby development book for new parents. The first six months with a new baby is a special and...

The practical and inspiring parenting book offering a three-step programme to transform family life and raise responsible, capable, happy children – from an acclaimed psychologist and parenting coach. Most parenting books focus on changing a child's behaviour, but the truth is that real change...

If you grew up with a father who was physically present but emotionally distant—and you still feel the effects in your confidence, relationships, or sense of self—you’re not alone. Adult Daughters Healing From Emotionally Absent Fathers is a practical and insightful guide for women who...

Tally is autistic and proud. She used to feel like she had to hide her autism, but now Tally is determined to make sure people see who she really is. But now Tally has a new worry - her school trip. And that means new places, new people and new challenges. She quickly falls in with the popular girls and is grateful that they don't make a big deal about her autism, but it's not long before Tally realises that, while the girls are popular, they aren't very kind.

Professionals and readers alike are praising this book: "An inspired road map for living with a distractible brain... If you or your child suffer from ADHD, this book should be on your shelf. It will give you courage and hope." - Michael Thompson, PhD, New York Times bestselling co-author of...