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Jude the Obscure, the semi-autobiographical final novel from Thomas Hardy explores notions of surprising candor; within the eponymous protagonist lies the tragic truth of failed ambitions and relationships. In a fierce exploration of the darkness of love and the intellect, this is one of the great tragic novels of English literature.
Jude Fawley, an earnest boy from a rural English village, dreams of a life of academia despite his working-class background....
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Elizabeth Wright had it all. A comfortable life, successful business, house, handsome partner and beautiful baby. Then things screwed up. She discovered that the man in her life was being unfaithful, and her prosperous pet centre crashed into a financial black hole. At fifty-two, and menopausal, she was reduced to being a single mum on benefits with the stigma of bankruptcy. Left with just a negative equity house harnessed to a hefty mortgage, she...
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My Lot is a two act comedy that is a tribute to the modern day family who, despite the issues with 21st century living, can and do still carry the strength and values family life needs. Despite how it may appear from the outside. The characters within the piece have been specifically chosen to represent different profiles of British life regardless of class or race. The intention is to show, through comedy, how that this seemingly dysfunctional family...
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It all started, weeks ago, when the vicar's cheap sherry - liberally dispensed after the service - went to their heads. Their little group discovered they were angry and frustrated about so many aspects of their everyday lives as pensioners. What they needed was an outlet for all these frustrations before they boiled over. As they gazed at the Gosport Ferry, plying back and forth across the harbour, the idea came to them for a protest that would really...
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In the 1st Century and the 21st Century, the world is run by men. Lila and Mary in the 1st, and Grace and Chloe in the 21st, share the same question: Where are the good men? Their fathers failed them, their husbands failed them, their leaders failed them. But they find hope in one man - one man who inspires both men and women to come into their own. One man who would never treat them as objects or possessions. One man who would never use them for...
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Are you getting married? Do you plan on having a civil ceremony? Are you at a loss about where to begin? Well, help is at hand. Planning a Civil Ceremony Wedding will guide you through everything you need to know from the engagement to organising the big day itself. Weddings are happy events but arranging the day can be stressful and there is so much to think about that it can seem overwhelming, not to mention dealing with family and friends, all...
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It's five years on since Grace found out she was pregnant. Now balancing motherhood and fulltime ministry her life takes a dramatic turn when she meets a young victim of sex traffickers. She is still unable to escape her own past as James Martin remains a continued presence in her life. Chloe, meanwhile, is still struggling to keep her marriage alive. The stresses continue with her own children and she finds herself challenged on issues of drug addiction,...
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This novel, set in the 1970s when fertility treatments were in the early stages and mobile phones were not around to provide the convenience of contact we have today, is the story of Marrie, a young married woman who is desperate to have a baby. She is devastated when, after years of trying, tests show that this would not be possible. Could A.I.D. be the answer? Faced with this dilemma Marrie makes a decision of how to deal with the fertility problem....
10) Telling Tales
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This entertaining collection of short stories is based on Sheila McMillan's experiences as she was trying to fit in as a 'proper' clergy wife in a country town in Northern Ireland, from her first experience of presiding over a meeting of the Women's League to the consequences of a burglary of their family home. It was during the 1970's, a time when the Troubles cast their shadow over every corner of the province, but the unrest is touched on only...
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The most honest and sane book ever written on love, sex and relationships. A manifesto for the 21st century, aimed at helping people overcome guilt and regret and find true contentment as they embark on their unique love journey. Based on extensive research and including vignettes from around the world, The Relationship Manifesto provides detailed descriptions of the different types of love; lists the relationship vows guaranteed to make a marriage...
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How to be a dad, hold down a job and keep a sense of humour whilst you are about it. A month-by-month description of the first year of fatherhood dealing with everything from family tax credits, to changing nappies and what to do with your hands during the birth. An easy to read, humourous book combining helpful advice on what to expect at each stage and what you can do about it. Useful facts and further reading at the end of each chapter.
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