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  Fletchers on the Farm: Mud...

  Kelvin Fletcher, Liz Fletcher

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  ‘We jumped in at the deep end and bought a farm! A reluctant wife, a couple of crazy kids and a husband whose knowledge of farming you could write on the back of a stamp… What could go wrong?!’ – Kelvin 
  ‘Exactly! And the journey has only just begun…’ – Liz 
  Join the Fletchers as they navigate the peaks and troughs of life on a lively farm. 
  When Kelvin and Liz Fletcher left their happy home in Oldham for a 120-acre farm in the Peak District, they were totally unaware of the surprises that lay in store. Come along for the ride as they navigate the Mishaps, like shearing sheep in a way that costs more than the price for the wool; the Lessons, such as never turn your back on a flock of sheep – or, put simply, ‘always close the gate!’ – and the Adventures, going from self-professed ‘townies’ to farmhands overnight. 
  In Fletchers on the Farm, childhood sweethearts Kelvin and Liz reflect on their history, their future and their daily balancing act of juggling acting careers, four young children and a farmyard full of animals. With wise words on building and nurturing a happy farm and family, this uplifting, heartwarming book is about following your dreams – even if you have no clue how to do it! 
  Time to pull on those wellies and get stuck into a farming adventure like no other. 
  ‘Like any farm, determination and perseverance are vital. We took a huge step into the unknown and, together, we haven’t looked back. The adventure continues!’ 
  In Fletchers on the Farm, Kelvin Fletcher, a top television personality, and his family become adventurers in the world of agriculture. This entertaining autobiography is a testament to their determination and perseverance, making it a best pick for environmentalists and explorers. 
  For fans of Adam Henson (A Farmer and His Dog), Helen Skelton (In My Stride), Amanda Owen (Celebrating the Seasons with the Yorkshire Shepherdess), Hannah Jackson (Call Me Red), and Peter Wright (The Tales and Tails of a Yorkshire Vet). 
  HarperCollins 2022

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  Hard Scrabble - Observations on...

  John Graves

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  The two-time National Book Award finalist and author of Goodbye to a River ruminates over what an “unmagnificent” Texas homestead has meant to him.   “A kind of homemade book—imperfect like a handmade thing, a prize. It’s a galloping, spontaneous book, on occasion within whooping distance of that greatest and sweetest of country books, Ivan Turgenev’s A Sportsman’s Notebook.” —Edward Hoagland, The New York Times Book Review   “His subjects are trees and brush, hired help, fences, soil, armadillos and other wildlife, flood and drought, local history, sheep and goats . . . and they come to us reshaped and reenlivened by his agreeably individual (and sometimes cranky) notions.” —The New Yorker   “If Goodbye to a River was in some sense Graves’s Odyssey, this book is his [version of Hesiod’s] Works and Days. It is partly a book about work, partly a book about nature, but mostly a book about belonging. In the end John Graves has learned to belong to his patch of land so thoroughly that at moments he can sense in himself a unity with medieval peasants and Sumerian farmers, working with their fields by the Tigris.” —Larry McMurtry, The Washington Post Book World   “Hard Scrabble is hard pastoral of the kind we have learned to recognize in Wordsworth, Frost, Hemingway, and Faulkner. It celebrates life in accommodation with a piece of the ‘given’ creation, a recalcitrant four hundred or so acres of Texas cedar brake, old field, and creek bottom, which will require of any genuine resident all the character he can muster.” —Southwest Review

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  Angels of Darkness

  Sharon Shinn, Ilona Andrews,...

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  They soar through the night, unearthly creatures of legends and lore. Three masters of urban fantasy and paranormal romance explore the rapture of the heavens above, and the darkness below in three all-new stories of angels and guardians, and good and evil. 
   
  Bestselling author Nalini Singh returns to her Guild Hunter universe to tell the story of vampire Noel, and Sharon Shinn returns to her Samaria series to tell the story of a blind angel and the woman helps him—even though she hates and fears angels. Hear these stories and an all-new novella from New York Times bestselling author Ilona Andrews in this exciting collection sure to delight fans of the paranormal.

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  Just Jen - Thriving Through...

  Jen Powley

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  Jen Powley was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis at fifteen. By thirty-five, she had lost the use of her arms and legs. 
  Just Jen is a powerful memoir that tells the story of Powley’s life at the time of her diagnosis, and the infinite, irrevocable ways it has changed since. Powley’s writing pulls no punches. She is lively, bold and unapologetic, answering questions people are often afraid to ask about living with a progressive disease. And yet, these snapshots from Powley’s life are not tinged with anger or despair. Just Jen is a powerful, uplifting and unforgettable work by an author who has laid her life — and her body — bare in order to survive.

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  He Included Me - The...

  Sarah Rice

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  The dramatic and colorful autobiography of a Black woman born in 1909 in rural Alabama. A rare first-person account of life in the twentieth-century South, He Included Me weaves together the story of a black family—eight children reared in rural Alabama, their mother a schoolteacher, their father a minister—and the emerging self-portrait of a woman determined, like her parents, to look ahead. Sarah Rice recalls her mother’s hymn of thanks—“He Include Me”—when God showed her a way to feed her family, and hears again her mother's quiet words, “It's no disgrace to work. It's an honor to make an honest dollar,” spoken when her children were embarrassed that she took in white people’s laundry. Rice speaks, finally, of the determination, faith, and pride that carried her through life. In a document that spans more than three-quarters of the twentieth century, He Included Me presents the voice of a single woman whose life was rich in complexity, deep in suffering and joy; yet it also speaks for the many black women who have worked and struggled in the rural South and always looked ahead. “In the oral tradition of Theodore Rosengarten’s All God’s Dangers…It’s a moving story that reveals a hidden corner of American life.”—New York Times “Viewing her life with a sharp intelligence, always frank, compassionate, and informed by a deep religious faith, Rice offers an autobiography that often reads with the narrative sweep of a novel.”—Library Journal “A unique contribution to a growing history of African American women.”—Atlanta History

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  Corpus Hermeticum - Ancient...

  Hermes Trimegistus, Tim Zengerink

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  What if you could unlock the secrets of the cosmos, understand the nature of the divine, and discover your soul’s purpose? 
  Corpus Hermeticum: Ancient Wisdom on the Divine, the Cosmos, and the Soul is a modern translation of the foundational Hermetic texts, designed to make the profound teachings of Hermes Trismegistus accessible to contemporary readers. These ancient writings explore the fundamental truths about creation, the interplay between the material and spiritual realms, and the path to self-discovery and enlightenment. 
  Far more than a historical document, the Corpus Hermeticum provides timeless insights into the mysteries of existence, inviting readers to contemplate their connection to the divine and their place in the cosmos. 
  What You’ll Discover in This Modern Translation: 
  - The Nature of the Divine and the Cosmos – Explore the sacred principles that govern creation and the interconnectedness of all things. 
  - The Path to Enlightenment – Learn how to align your soul with divine wisdom and achieve spiritual awakening. 
  - Timeless Spiritual Practices – Discover ancient teachings that remain relevant for personal growth and reflection today. 
  - Bridging the Material and Spiritual Worlds – Understand the Hermetic principle of “as above, so below” and its implications for daily life. 
  Imagine understanding the divine truths that connect you to the cosmos, discovering the potential within your soul, and finding clarity in life’s mysteries. The teachings of Hermes Trismegistus have inspired spiritual seekers for millennia—now, it’s your turn. 
  Take the first step toward spiritual enlightenment and cosmic understanding. Get your copy today and uncover the ancient wisdom that can transform your life.

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