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Sheila Tofield tells her moving true story about being a single mother in 1950s Britain, in The Unmarried Mother.'A searing, honest testimony' Lesley PearseSheila grew up in Rotherham, the daughter of an uncaring mother who made her believe she was...

When Liv Thorne was in her twenties, and single, she would joke to friends that if Mr Right didn't come along she'd have to take matters into her own hands and have a child on her own. When she was still single in her thirties, it stopped being a joke...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780446564298Author Matt LogelinFormat PaperbackPage Count 304Imprint Warner Books IncPublisher Time Warner Trade PublishingWeight(grams) 249gDimensions(mm)...

'If you've ever felt like the only person in the world who isn't perfect . . . this is what you need to read' Daisy BuchananMeet Robin Wilde: mum, newly-appointed official girlfriend, make-up artist extraordinaire and general plate-spinning,...

Family is what you make it - but is Hannah brave enough to take the chance?A freelance travel writer, Hannah rarely stays in one place long enough to call it home. After a childhood of moving between foster homes, her nomadic lifestyle means no lasting...

The book that began Ian Rankin's phenomenal career.From the No.1 bestselling author of A SONG FOR THE DARK TIMES'The themes that would come to dominate the Rebus books are already here ... the blurred boundaries between good and evil; the pull of...

A GRAZIA BOOK OF THE YEAR'A daring, compelling novel about motherhood' Cosmopolitan'Beautifully written' i Paper'Brilliantly explores the societal expectations put on women' Harper's Bazaar'Utterly compelling' Irish Independent'I devoured this book'...

'I really loved this book!!... kept me on the edge of my seat wondering what was going to happen next!!' Reader ReviewThe only thing she was guilty of was trusting himAll Jenny Clifton ever wanted was to be the ideal wife and mother. When she...

There is a new five-step secret to an automatic 'switch off' for your baby's crying.Dr Harvey Karp reveals an extraordinary treasure sought by all parents - how to calm a crying baby in a matter of seconds. A gentle antidote to rigid routines, Baby...

What was mothering like in the past? When acclaimed historian Sarah Knott became pregnant, she asked herself this question. But accounts of motherhood are hard to find. For centuries, historians have concerned themselves with wars, politics and...

When Amy Nickell left university, she managed to nab herself a real life paid job as a celebrity reporter in London town. She literally got paid to ask Robert Downey Junior out for Nando's, while living with her gay best friend, their Harry Styles...

The #1 Baby Names Book with over 100,001 baby names and meanings!Every year, hundreds of thousands of expectant parents turn to The Complete Book of Baby Names as their essential guide for choosing the perfect name for their child. Helpful and full of...

An absolute must-have parenting guide to raising girls in the 21st century.'An excellent book' Vanessa Feltz'Required reading for all parents, teachers and grandparents' DAILY MAIL'There can be no keener revelation of a country's soul than the way it...

Updated & Revised! Eating is an innate skill that marketing schemes and diet culture have overcomplicated. In recent decades, we have begun overthinking our food, which has led to chronic dieting, disordered eating, body distrust, and epidemic levels of...

It's hard to be left taking care of your family all by yourself. Parenting alone in the wake of domestic violence, intense conflict or traumatic, unexpected events, makes being 'the parent who stayed' even more difficult. Are you standing in the ruins...

As seen on TikTok, from Samantha Towle, the New York Times bestselling author of Wardrobe Malfunction and Breaking Hollywood, comes a the first dramatically powerful and passionate novel in the Gods series.Readers are raving about Ruin!'Samantha Towle at...

An exquisite and inspiring memoir about one mother's unimaginable choice in the face of oppression and abuse in Taliban-controlled Afghanistan. How far would you go to protect yourself? Your dignity?...

The definitive handbook to raising vegan children you've always wished you had.Is bringing up a vegan baby unhealthy? The Smart Parent's Guide to Raising Vegan Kids is the ultimate vegan parenting manifesto that takes on this myth and answers all the...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780618833320Author Mikki MorrissetteFormat PaperbackPage Count 448Imprint Harper PaperbacksPublisher Harper Paperbacks

You're only one person-but you're not alone.As a single parent, you know your life is different from the other working parents around you. With the pressure to perform well at work and no partner to assist with tasks at home (let alone major crises), you...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781402209505Author Diane StaffordFormat PaperbackPage Count 688Imprint Sourcebooks, IncPublisher Sourcebooks, Inc

Can they stand the heat...?Maggie's in the running to be the next head chef at Michelin-starred Manhattan restaurant, Jean-Sebastien's. Unfortunately, she's competing against notoriously arrogant Ethan to prove she's the best chef for the job.Food critic...

Emma Brockes is thirty-seven, lives alone, and wants children. She is in a relationship (good!) but they aren't doing the parenting together (weird!). Emma needs sperm, a doctor, and not to bankrupt herself. And that's just the beginning - there are a...

'An inspiring and necessary book that challenges the narratives we set for our lives and reveals the beauty beyond them' CLEMENTINE FORDAlexandra Collier was a writer living in a light-filled Brooklyn brownstone in New York with the man she loved. But...

The gripping and heartbreaking second novel by the author of BA Book of the Month and LoveReading Debut of the Month Patience. She gave you her baby. Now she wants her back. When nineteen-year-old Michelle gets pregnant she's convinced she'll be...

Whether sudden or years in the making, divorce can leave families with a lot of pain and uncertainty - and with the children in the mix, the stakes are even higher. Enter author Paul Mandelstein, the divorced father of four children and founder of the...

Bouncing back fast after having a baby is absolutely possible for anyone! Affectionately known as The FAB Mom on-air and online, Jill Simonian uses her trusted and entertaining expertise to set expecting and new moms on a distinctive, no-frills journey...

'I laughed. I cried. I laughed again' Sinead Moriarty'An enthralling read with . . . so many laughs along the way' Liz Nugent'A funny, poignant and moving read' My Weekly2010Caroline can't get pregnant, Janet can't hold a pregnancy, Natalie's sperm donor...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780812922462Author Jane MattesFormat PaperbackPage Count 288Imprint Times BooksPublisher Times BooksWeight(grams) 244gDimensions(mm) 208mm * 140mm * 15mm

From Sesame Workshop senior fellow and digital-age parenting expert Jordan Shapiro, a thoughtful and long-overdue exploration on fatherhood and masculinity in the 21st century.There are hundreds of books on parenting, and with good reason -- becoming a...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.AwardsCommended for Books for a Better Life (Psychology) 2004.Book InformationISBN 9780452287167Author Robert E. EmeryFormat PaperbackPage Count 336Imprint PlumePublisher...

The Best Baby Names for Girls uses keyword information, our extensive catalog of baby names data, and metadata knowledge to create a perfect product for parents to be. Ideal for baby showers, gender reveals, and new moms and dads, this book will include...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9786070083976Author Carmen Martinez-JoverFormat PaperbackPage Count 32Imprint Carmen Martinez JoverPublisher Carmen Martinez JoverWeight(grams)...

Perfect for fans of Sarah Napthali's Buddhism for Mothers and Juanita Phillips's A Pressure Cooker Saved My Life. Provides inspirational support, advice and a lifeline for single parents no matter what their circumstances. A unique guide to navigating...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781701809833Author Brainy Puzzler GroupFormat PaperbackPage Count 116Imprint Independently PublishedPublisher Independently PublishedWeight(grams)...

'This novel is written with a breathtaking, exhilarating assurance and wit. Terrific' The Times 'A wrenchingly beautiful debut by a writer to be reckoned with' Jesmyn WardMitchell S. Jackson grew up black in a neglected neighbourhood in America's...

'This novel is written with a breathtaking, exhilarating assurance and wit. Terrific' The Times 'A wrenchingly beautiful debut by a writer to be reckoned with' Jesmyn WardMitchell S. Jackson grew up black in a neglected neighbourhood in America's...

As a single mother to a growing son, you take on many roles: coach, chef, cheerleader, buddy, housekeeper, teacher, disciplinarian, and nurturer. The Single Mother's Guide to Raising Remarkable Boys helps you juggle all these roles with aplomb. You'll...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781523293131Author Julie Boyd ColeFormat PaperbackPage Count 62Imprint Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformPublisher Createspace Independent...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9788395723414Author Casiope TamoreFormat HardbackPage Count 122Imprint Casiope TamorePublisher Casiope TamoreWeight(grams) 445gDimensions(mm) 216mm * 216mm *...