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'Women are told, from birth, that it's our job to be small: physically small, small in our presence, and small in our impact on the world. We're supposed to spend our lives passive, quiet and hungry. I want to obliterate that expectation....' Guardian columnist Lindy West wasn't always loud. It's difficult to believe she was once a nerdy, overweight teen who wanted nothing more than to be invisible. Fortunately for women everywhere, along the road she found her voice - and how she found it!

I've been following her for the past few days. I know where she buys her groceries, where she has her dry cleaning done, where she works. I don't know the colour of her eyes or what they look like when they're scared. But I will. Mia Dennett can't resist a one-night stand with the enigmatic stranger she meets in a bar. But going home with him might turn out to be the worst mistake of Mia's life…

When the boy entrusted to an earl is really a girl, the complications are delightful. The 10th earl of Berham does not know what to do. An attractive 32-year-old bachelor, he has been appointed guardian of the young Freddie Armstrong, the 18-year-old grandson of his late father's dear friend. That's bad enough. Then he discovers that the boy is really a girl! It is against all convention and against his personal code to keep a young lady concealed in his own home. He must find a solution.

Must one sister suffer in poverty while the other lives in the lap of luxury? This question plagued Harriet Clifton incessantly. Inviting herself to her widowed sister Cordelia's posh London townhouse for the season was surely the only way to meet a suitable partner as well as escape drafty old Pringle House forever.

Are you interested in starting an online business but unsure where to begin? Are you totally confused about what to sell or how to get your hands on it? eBay might be the answer. If you don’t know anything about it, eBay is an online marketplace that lets sellers reach a global audience of nearly 200 million active buyers. And the good thing is, getting started is relatively easy. There are very few barriers to entry.

Over a million copies sold. “A twisty, roller coaster ride of a debut. Fans of Gone Girl will embrace this equally evocative tale.” —Lisa Gardner, #1 New York Times bestselling author “I’ve been following her for the past few days. I know where she buys her groceries, where she has her...

The Davenport sisters were alone, without even a dour-faced maid to supervise their strict puritanical devotions, until the elder, flame-haired Gillian boldly decided it was high time they let their hair down. Now, with the help of a kindly relation, the two daring misses exchange their somber attire for modish gowns and hairstyles that would surely give their parents apoplexy. But the best is yet to come: plum pudding, eggnog, carols, and a most breathtaking tree.

Audible exclusive. We invite Lindy West to the studios to talk about her new novel, Shrill: Notes from a Loud Woman. 'A memoir about the issues that have shaped my life. How to deal with trolls, feminist criticism of comedy and body image - to name but a few.' About Shrill: 'Women are told, from birth, that it's our job to be small: physically small, small in our presence, and small in our impact on the world. We're supposed to spend our lives passive, quiet and hungry.'

This guide is your ally in navigating the path to early retirement. Whether you're a young professional starting your career or someone nearing retirement age, this book provides the tools and insights you need to achieve financial independence and retire on your terms.

Lost in life and longing for romance, the most beloved radio host on air, Madison Eve, spirals down towards rock bottom. But before she lands, a supernatural voice appears and sweeps her off her feet. If she’s submits to this hypnotic man, will it be for the better? Or for the worse? In this spicy and unconventional novelette, you may find the secret and enchanting world of Lindy's Garden. Will you follow this calling and see what's beyond the hidden door?

She told the truth. The Democrats made her pay for it. Once a trusted Democratic insider, Lindy Li watched from the frontlines as the party’s leadership squandered over a billion dollars and a winnable election. But what she revealed in the aftermath was worse than the loss itself. Behind...

The importance of emotional intelligence cannot be overstated. Those who do have it excel at communication, thrive in relationships, and manage workplace stress effortlessly. Those who don't have it struggle with each of these aspects and find it hard to lead successful lives. Through emotional intelligence, you can expertly manage workplace stress, build better relationships, become more self-aware, and grow to be an excellent communicator with those around you.

When billionaire Damian Hedley arrived in New York for the weekend, he had only one aim. He wanted to add to his growing empire by purchasing a chain of hotels from a retiring businessman. A deal like this was nothing new to a man like Damian, and he expected it to be a mere formality. However, the seller is worried that Damian's reputation as a womanizing playboy might taint the brand that he has spent a lifetime building up. It seems the deal is off.

Lydia Collins and her Aunt May run a successful boarding house in New York City. One fateful August morning, Lydia reads about the discovery of gold in California. Her aunt believes that this is the perfect business opportunity for an enterprising young woman to take advantage of gold miners to the area and open up a new boarding house, but Lydia's not so sure.

On June 19, 2001, Ryan Corbin, grandson of Pat Boone and son of Lindy Boone Michaelis, accidentally stepped through a skylight and fell three stories onto a cement floor. As Ryan lingered between life and death in intensive care, Pat and Lindy decided to take action in a big way: They went on Larry King Live, shared their faith, and asked millions of TV viewers to pray for Ryan. Heaven Hears is the amazing story of what happened next. You won't want to miss this story of tragedy and triumph from the Boone family. It's a story of the immovable faith of a mother, the incredible power of prayer, and the undeniable evidence that heaven hears us.

After her life as she knows it is ended by heartbreak, Mary Rasmussen, a strong-willed and independent young ranch woman living in the Sandhills of western Nebraska, suddenly feels that all she has believed in--God, her instincts, the land itself--has failed her, and she abandons her cultural and emotional ties, succumbing to circumstances she thinks she is powerless to control.

The Lord Mayor Show is a landmark event in London’s annual calendar, held on the second Saturday of November. It is one of if not the oldest and greatest unrehearsed processions in the world. Lucy & the Lord Mayor Show is a story written by David Williams. It records such a day enjoyed by a young girl and her mother.

Trust Me demystifies the complex world of security clearances, offering a practical and empowering guide for anyone seeking to work in national security. Getting a security clearance can feel like trying to break into a fortress with a paperclip. Trust Me pulls back the curtain on one of the most misunderstood—and career-defining—aspects of working in government and defense.