If you want to move forward, sometimes you have to go back.. . Prepare to fall in love with beautiful village of Burley Bridge. Growing up in a Yorkshire village, Roxanne Cartwright couldn`t wait to escape & make her place in the world. Now, thirty years later, she`s a fashion editor living a glamorous life of perennial singlehood in London
- or so it seems to her sister Della. But when Roxanne finds her career under threat, she feels herself pulled back to the quiet village she`d been so desperate to leave. As Roxanne reacquaints herself with life on Rosemary Lane, she slowly makes a surprising discovery: the people who live in Burley Bridge are, well, just people
- different from the fashion set she`s used to, but kind & even interesting. Michael, a single dad trying to make a go of a small bakery, particularly so. Little by little, cupcake by cupcake, Roxanne & Michael fall into an unexpected friendship. Could there be a life for Roxanne after all, in the place she`s spent years trying to escape?

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The essential career handbook for creative working women. Little Black Book: A Toolkit For Working Women is the modern career guide every creative woman needs, whether you`re just starting out or already have years of experience. Packed with fresh ideas & no-nonsense practical advice, this travel-sized career handbook is guaranteed to become your go-to resource when it comes to building the career you want. Writer Otegha Uwagba takes you through everything you need to build a successful self-made career: from how to negotiate a payrise to building a killer personal br&, via a crash course in networking like a pro, & tips for overcoming creative block. Plus Little Black Book is full of indispensable advice on how to thrive as a freelancer, & an entire chapter dedicated to helping you master the tricky art of public speaking. With contributions from trailblazing creative women including acclaimed author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Refinery 29 co-founder Piera Gelardi, The Gentlewoman`s Editor in Chief Penny Martin, & many more, Little Black Book is a curation of essential wisdom & hard-won career insights. Whether you`re a thinker, a maker, an artist or an entrepreneur, you`ll find plenty of inspiration for your working life here. ...

From the early explorers to space travelers & holiday jetsetters, those in transit have acknowledged both the benefits & downsides of life on the go. The Little Blue Book of Travel Wisdom is a collection of these musings on travel, be it for research purposes, business, or vacation, via a plane, a bus, or a train. Just some of the figures cited in the book include: * Robert Frost * Mark Twain * Maya Angelou * Pat Conroy * Rick Steves * Ivanka Trump * John Steinbeck * Angelina Jolie * Oscar Wilde * Michael Crichton * Jerry Seinfeld * Clay Aiken * & so many more! ...

Nothing reveals so much about a culture as the folklore & collective wisdom of its proverbs. This robust tradition, at its richest in Africa, is reflected in this gift book. Patrick Ibekwe, who was born in Nigeria, spent ten years assembling the material for his ” Wit & Wisdom of Africa, ” from which a selection of the best has been included in this Little Book. ...

The Little Book of Aviation is a collection of facts, figures & interesting stories from the world of flight. Sad, humorous, baffling & astounding stories abound, from the pioneering days of the Wright Brothers to the present day, & covering everything from great milestones, famous names who`ve served, & the greatest of aircraft icons; phantom pilots & aircraft & a glossary of slang; the origins of plane-spotting & unusual aircraft names; great feats & enduring mysteries; lucky escapes & great aircraft in the movies...the trivia is limitless & will appeal to everyone, whether you want help telling your Spitfire from your Messerschmitt or you know a Spitfire I from a Spitfire II! ...

From the Big Bang to the future of our planet, The Little Book of Big History divides history into manageable but comprehensive time frames, encompassing the cosmos, the stars, life & everything in between. Big History is the attempt to understand & condense the entire story of the cosmos, from the Big Bang to the current day. Combining methods from history, astronomy, physics & biology to draw together the big story arcs of how the universe was created, why planets formed & how life developed, this creates a unique perspective from which to understand the place of mankind in the universe. Excited by the alternative `framework for all knowledge` that is offered by this approach, Bill Gates is funding the Big History Project, which aims to bring the subject to a wider audience around the world. The Little Book of Big History breaks down the main themes of Big History into highly informative & accessible parts for all readers to enjoy. By giving a truly complete timeline of world events, this book shines a whole different light on history as we learned it & makes us think of our history
- & our future
- in a very different way.

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This compact, delightfully illustrated selection of birds from North & South America, Eurasia, Africa, & Australia has a page of descriptive information on each bird combining the factual with the fascinating. Answers to questions like: When does the peacock spread its feathers? Why does the flamingo stand on one leg? Where do Ostriches come from? From what distance can an eagle see its prey? are embedded in each entry. The 79 chromolithographs, part of a private collection, have an appealingly vintage effect. ...

Eggs, avocado, bacon, bagels
- the rollcall of delicious go-to ingredients makes it abundantly clear why brunch is the best
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Nothing beats the companionable crackle of an open fire. Fires invite us to sit & share stories or watch in contemplative silence. We feel drawn to the flickering flames, the gentle curls of aromatic smoke & reassuring radiant heat. Snuggled under a blanket, toasting crumpets & listening to the pleasing pops of burning wood
- what better way to spend a winter`s evening? Or, come the summer, few pleasures are richer than cooking food, perched around a campfire, waiting for the stars to come out. But for all this talk, how many of us know how to build a fire? Would we know which kinds of trees burn best? Could we make our own firelighters or build the perfect fire stack? The Little Book of Building Fires is a richly illustrated pocket guide to sourcing, seasoning & storing firewood, choosing kindling & tinder, & how to build & light the perfect fire. From campfires to woodburners, bonfires to open hearths, this book blends practicality with personal experience & will get you back in touch with your ancient firemaking instincts.
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Alleviate anxiety & soothe all stress with The Little Book of Calm Colouring from David Sinden & Victoria Kay, the perfectly-formed sought-after antidote to a busy life. Beautifully h&-illustrated & thoughtfully designed to be the perfect size for portability, you can now take colouring art therapy with you wherever you go. With beautiful anti-stress designs on quality paper, this gorgeous colouring book will help your creativity flourish. Take a short relaxing breather from your day to colour the calming images & feel inspired by the poignant"ations that accompany each elegant artwork. ...