The cracks the let the light in

Jessica Moxham thought she was prepared for the experience of motherhood. Armed with advice from friends and family, parenting books and antenatal classes, she felt ready. After giving birth, she found herself facing a different, more uncertain reality. Her son, Ben, was fighting to stay alive. When Jessica could finally take him home from hospital, the challenges were far from over. In t…

The crystal palace: the diary of Lily Hicks, London 1850-1851

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9780439997393

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900 HEN c

The panic years

The panic years can hit at any time but they are most commonly triggered somewhere between the ages of twenty-five and forty. During this time, every decision a woman makes - from postcode to partner, friends to family, work to weekends - will be impacted by the urgency of the one decision with a deadline, the one decision that is impossible to take back: whether or not to have a baby. But h…

Kimchi confessions

Gimana rasanya menjadi murid berhijab di SMA bergengsi di Korea Selatan? Muncul rasa insecure karena diri ini menjadi minoritas. Dan aku pun kena overthinking dengan rutinitas belajar dari pagi sampai malam—apa aku bisa bertahan dan lulus dari sekolah ini? Aku mendapatkan beasiswa penuh untuk belajar ke luar negeri saat berusia 15 tahun, di sekolah yang aku ga sangka adalah SMA terkompe…

Do you mind if i cancel?

Gary Janetti, the writer and producer for some of the most popular television comedies of all time, and creator of one of the most wickedly funny Instagram accounts there is, now turns his skills to the page in a hilarious, and poignant book chronicling the pains and indignities of everyday life. Gary spends his twenties in New York, dreaming of starring on soap operas while in reality worki…

The insomnia diaries: how I learned to sleep again

After a single, catastrophic event, journalist Miranda Levy had one sleepless night, then another, and then another. She sought help from anyone she could: doctors, a therapist, an acupuncturist, a hypnotist, a reiki practitioner and a personal trainer - but nothing seemed to work. Sleep, wellbeing and mental health are intrinsically linked. Yet sleeplessness is surprisingly common: 70 milli…

What's wrong with me

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Ed. 1

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9780008530099

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242 p. ; 22,5 cm

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920 CAN w

Friendaholic: confessions of a friendship addict

As a society, there is a tendency to elevate romantic love. But what about friendships? Aren't they just as – if not more – important? So why is it hard to find the right words to express what these uniquely complex bonds mean to us? In this fascinating, insightful and uniquely moving book, Elizabeth Day embarks on a journey to find out. Friendaholic unpacks the significance and evolution …

Don't look left: a diary of genocide

In October of 2023, Atef Abu Saif had gone to Gaza with his fifteen-year-old-son, Yasser, to visit family and, as the Palestinian Authority's minister of culture, to mark International Heritage Day. They'd only planned to be there four days, from Thursday to Sunday. During a morning swim, the bombing begin. Don't Look Left: A Diary of Genocide began as a series of WhasApp and voicemail mess…

Amazing fantastic incredible: a marvelous memoir

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1

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9781501107726

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192 p. ; ill. ; 27 cm

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741 LEE a