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The Wild Seed: (The Cordwainers: 6): The sensational final instalment of The Cordwainers – a moving and emotional Welsh saga
by Iris GowerPerfect for fans of Dilly Court and Rosie Goodwin, this is the sensational final instalment of the Cordwainers series from bestselling author Iris Gower.READERS ARE LOVING THE CORDWAINERS!"I have really enjoyed reading this whole series...I would recommend the reading of any of the books by this author." - 5 STARS"Loved these books [-] definitely recommend this series: once you start you will want to read them all" - 5 STARS"You finish one book and you just have to start the next one." - 5 STARS"The best book I've read in a long time..."-Reader review"A great read - hard to put down" - 5 STARS******************************************LOVE, REVENGE, PASSIONS RUNNING HIGH...Catherine O'Conner has a wild streak in her- and she has flouted convention to become the mistress of the man she loves, Boyo Hopkins, thereby making a dangerous enemy of the woman he has married.Bethan Hopkins is an older woman, a woman of breeding whose wealth and power make her a merciless adversary. Bent on vengeful destruction she begins to take apart Honey's Farm, Catherine's birthplace, selling it off in small parcels of land so that it can never be reclaimed.Failing to destroy her husband's love for Catherine, Bethan becomes more and more embittered. She retreats into a world inhabited by the ghosts of her forebears and becomes like a spider, putting out her deadly trap in order to ensnare the woman she hates.The Wild Seed is the final novel in Iris Gower's Cordwainers series. Have you read The Shoemaker's Daughter, The Oyster Catchers, Honey's Farm, Arian and Sea Mistress, the previous titles?
Wild Spirits
by Rosa JordanEleven-year-old Danny Ryan and 19-year-old Wendy Marshall think their friendship is only about looking after two baby raccoons that Danny has rescued. But when a bank holdup upsets Wendy so much that she can hardly stand to be around people, she leaves her job as a teller, retreats to a farm, and surrounds herself with injured and orphaned wildlife. Danny, neglected at home and considered weird in a town where other boys are into hunting, finds peace on the farm, too, plus excitement, as he and Wendy adopt ever more exotic animals such as llamas, bobcats, a serval, an ocelot, and a blind lynx. Over time the two friends develop a bond that goes beyond care of the animals to caring for each other. As it turns out, Wendy rescues not just wildlife but Danny, as well. What’s more, the bank robbers are still at large and still a threat, and Danny, now 14, must act to save Wendy’s life.
Wild Strawberries: A Virago Modern Classic (Virago Modern Classics #379)
by Angela ThirkellPretty, impecunious Mary Preston, newly arrived as a guest of her Aunt Agnes at the magnificent wooded estate of Rushwater, falls head over heels for handsome playboy David Leslie. Meanwhile, Agnes and her mother, the eccentric matriarch Lady Emily, have hopes of a different, more suitable match for Mary. At the lavish Rushwater dance party, her future happiness hangs in the balance . . .
Wild Strawberries: A Virago Modern Classic (Virago Modern Classics #379)
by Angela ThirkellPretty, impecunious Mary Preston, newly arrived as a guest of her Aunt Agnes at the magnificent wooded estate of Rushwater, falls head over heels for handsome playboy David Leslie. Meanwhile, Agnes and her mother, the eccentric matriarch Lady Emily, have hopes of a different, more suitable match for Mary. At the lavish Rushwater dance party, her future happiness hangs in the balance . . .
Wild Thing: Embracing Childhood Traits in Adulthood for a Happier, More Carefree Life
by Mike FaircloughAcclaimed headmaster Mike Fairclough reveals how reconnecting with the fearlessness and playfulness of your childhood will help you on the path to ultimate happiness and wellbeing.As we grow up, our playful tendencies are replaced by a sensible outlook on life, we learn to fear the unknown, take less risks and eventually lose our overwhelming enthusiasm for life. But what if we could harness the joy and fearlessness we had as a child? With 25 years' experience working in schools, Mike Fairclough believes that children have powerful insights that can teach us indispensable lessons about life. In this book he draws on his professional experience, as well as his personal journey of self-discovery, to show you how to:· Reclaim lost traits such as imagination and adventurousness· Lead a more playful existence, improving all aspects of your life including your mental, physical and emotional wellbeing· Push yourself beyond your perceived limitations and step outside of your comfort zone to build mental and physical resilience· Engage with the natural world with the awe and wonder of a child, discovering unchartered paths in the physical world as well as in your own mindWild Thing is about rekindling an enthusiasm for life. Allow Mike to take you on an intimate, enlightening adventure to rediscover and reconnect with your own carefree, exuberant self.
Wild Things
by Clay CarmichaelStubborn, self-reliant eleven-year-old Zoë, recently orphaned, moves to the country to live with her prickly half-uncle, a famous doctor and sculptor, and together they learn about trust and the strength of family.
Wild Things: (Churchminster: book 3): an addictive, funny and feel-good rom-com you’ll want to devour (Churchminister #3)
by Jo CarnegieMuch loved author, Jo Carnegie, brings us another riveting and raunchy read - a really steamy, romantic and hilarious indulgence that fans of Jilly Cooper will adore...'Fabulous... Sexy and scandalous... If the countryside was always this exciting, we'd swap our stilettos for shooting sticks in a flash' -- Heat'Sex, gossip and laughs aplenty' -- Image'Sexy shenanigans and hilarious goings on '' -- Saturday Magazine'Easy holiday read or curling up on the sofa with a cuppa on a rainy Saturday!' -- ***** Reader review'A cracking pace and the characters are fantastic' -- ***** Reader review'I had many a late night reading those extra few pages!' -- ***** Reader review************************************************************************THE SCENE IS SET FOR A PERFECTLY SCANDALOUS YEAR...When an A-list film set descends on the quiet village of Churchminster, so begins a very interesting time for the village...Meet the glamorous cast of Wild Things!Sophia - the leading lady who gets what she wants. And she wants...Jed - the village's gorgeous gardener, living with devoted girlfriend...Camilla - sweet-natured and desperate for a baby, unlike her sister...Calypso - fiercely ambitious, and unimpressed by the penetrating gaze of...Rafe - dashing leading man, who quickly wins over Calypso's grandmother...Clementine - whose only desire is for Churchminster to win 'Britain's Best Village'!Wild Things is a racy, pacy and sexy romp - guaranteed to have you laughing out loud and crying for more!The Churchminster adventures continue in Dirty Tricks. Have you read Country Pursuits and Naked Truths, the first two books in the series?
Wild Timothy
by Gary L. BlackwoodThirteen-year-old Timothy, more interested in reading than in physical activity, reluctantly accompanies his enthusiastic father on a camping trip and, when he accidentally becomes lost in the woods, discovers that he is capable of surviving on his own.
Wild Water Magic
by Brandon Dorman Lynne JonellThe reviews are in! Magical Mix-Ups is a high-quality, standout early chapter book series. Tate Willow is pretty and nice, and most people think she's smart. But Tate doesn't feel smart . . . until she falls into an old well in the backyard and her mind starts working double-time. She sails through her homework and can read a book in minutes. But keeping Tate in line is becoming a full-time job for her brothers and sister. She's strangely attracted to water of all sorts--streams, sprinklers, waterfalls. Can they get herwild water magic under control? Lynne Jonell follows up her Minnesota Book Award finalist, Texas Bluebonnet Award Master List Title, and Junior Library Guild selection, Hamster Magic, with a fourth story of the Willow family's rowdy run-ins with mixed-up magic.
Wild with Child
by Mark Jenkins Jennifer BoveWild with Child is a unique collection of true stories by parents who boldly head out into the wilderness with kids in tow (or in the lead, as the case may be). These stories run the gamut of adventure: winter camping, climbing, spelunking, field research, skiing, llama trekking, fishing, hunting, and searching for pirate treasure with children of all ages. Readers should bundle up before they strike out into the Rocky Mountains with Mark Jenkins, whose idea of quality time with the kids is camping in a snow cave. Leslie Leyland-Fields shares deep gratitude as her brood safely migrates to an Alaskan island by bush plane. Maleesha Speer confides her personal evolution as she awakens to the wonder of her unborn child in bear country. Whether just beginning the course of wild parenting or looking back at the trail they've taken, these writers aren't willing to accept Disneyland as the final frontier. Even the most civilized among them insist that their children grow up feeling grass between their toes and sun on their skin. It's a healthy heritage, giving kids a steady set of bearings, making them strong, and helping them rise to challenges.
Wildcat: A Novel
by Amelia MorrisWildcat is an uproariously funny, surprisingly touching story of one woman’s journey through motherhood and female friendship, in a society that plays fast and loose with information.New mother, aspiring writer, and former shopgirl Leanne has lost her way. As she struggles with both her grief and the haze of motherhood, it also becomes clear that her best friend, the default queen of East Side Los Angeles, Regina Mark, might not actually be a friend at all.As Leanne begins to investigate and undermine Regina, she also strikes up an unexpected friendship with the lauded writer Maxine Hunter. Feeling frustrated and invisible next to Regina’s wealth and social standing, Leanne seeks security wherever she can find it, whether that’s by researching whether she should vaccinate her son, in listening to the messages she thinks her father is sending from beyond the grave, or in holding her own against a petulant student in her creative writing class. Most of all, however, she looks for it within Maxine, who offers Leanne something new.With a keen eye for the trappings of privilege, class, and the performative nature of contemporary domestic life, Amelia Morris’s tender and wicked debut shows us a woman who bucks against the narrative she’s been fed, only to find power in herself and the truth that emerges.
Wildefire
by Karsten KnightEvery flame begins with a spark. Blackwood Academy was supposed to be a fresh start for Ashline Wilde. A secluded boarding school deep in the heart of California's redwood forests, three thousand miles from her old life--it sounded like the new beginning she needed after an act of unspeakable violence left a girl in her hometown dead. But Blackwood is far from the peaceful haven Ashline was searching for. Because terrifying, supernatural beasts roam the forests around campus. Because the murderer from Ashline's hometown--her own sister--has followed her across the country. Because a group of reincarnated gods and goddesses has been mysteriously summoned to Blackwood...and Ashline's one of them.
Wildefire
by Karsten KnightAshline and her wild-child sister, Eve, never appeared too remarkable, besides being Polynesian in a white suburban town. That is, until a petty schoolyard quarrel escalates to violence, during which Eve kills a rival of Ashline's in cold blood. Shocked, Ashline moves across the country to a remote private school nestled in California's redwoods, hoping to put the tragedy behind her. But her fresh start doesn't go as planned. After a series of dangerous and mysterious occurrences--an attempted kidnapping, the appearance of paranormal beasts in the local forest--Ashline learns that she and four of her classmates are actually demigods who were summoned to this middle-of-nowhere school by an enigmatic blind girl. As a war between the gods looms over the campus, two very powerful organizations--with very different ideas on how the demigods should use their powers--are vying for control. Both groups want Ashline and her newfound abilities on their side...and some are willing to kill for her. when warm and cold fronts collide, there's guaranteed to be a storm.
Wilder
by Penny ChrimesA desperate village. A child who emerges from the marshes. A falcon that helps her save them all.The child - if child it was - came out of the wild-ness. It came out of the sparse bleak marsh where few dared go and none came back. And though the village grew accustomed to the creature they did not forget from whence it came. And they whispered that there was no knowing whether she was sent as a blessing or a bane.' When the child emerges from the wilderness, no one in the village knows what to do with her. She is odd - half-wild, without speech and seems to have an unnatural bond with animals - especially the falcon, who is always circling above her. The Wise-Woman takes her in, and names her Rhodd, but the rest of the villagers remain suspicious.Over the years, as Rhodd grows, the village realises that the river, which is their connection to the wider world, is beginning to die, and eventually a dark sickness begins to spread. Soon, too soon, the villagers turn their suspicion on Rhodd and her falcon.And so, Rhodd sets out to discover what - or who - is causing the river to dry up . . . to protect her mother, her falcon and herself...A beautiful and enthralling adventure about love, belonging, the delicate balance of nature - and the wildness within us all, for fans of The Last Wild and Where the Crawdads Sing, for 9+ readers.
Wilder
by Penny ChrimesA desperate town. A child who emerges from the marshes. A hawk that helps her save them all. <p><p>The child—if child it was—came out of the wild-ness. It came out of the sparse bleak marsh where few dared go and none came back. And though the town grew accustomed to the creature they did not forget from whence it came. And they whispered that there was no knowing whether she was sent as a blessing or a bane. <p><p>When the child emerges from the wilderness, no one in the town knows what to do with her. She is odd—half-wild, without speech and seems to have an unnatural bond with animals—especially the falcon, who is always circling above her. The wise-woman of the town takes her in, and names her Rhodd, but the rest of the town remain suspicious. <p><p>Over the years, as Rhodd grows, the town realises that the river, which is their connection to the wider world, is beginning to die, and eventually a dark sickness begins to spread. Soon, too soon, the townspeople turn their suspicion on Rhodd and her falcon. <p><p>And so, Rhodd sets out to discover what - or who—is causing the river to dry up…to protect her mother, her falcon and herself… <p><p>A beautiful and enthralling adventure about love, belonging, the delicate balance of nature—and the wildness within us all, for fans of The Last Wild. <p>(P)2023 Hodder & Stoughton Limited
Wilderness
by Roddy DoyleAs Irish teenager Gramne anxiously prepares for a reunion with her mother who abandoned the family years before, Gramne's half-brothers and their mother take a dogsledding vacation in Finland.
The Wilderness
by Sarah Duguid'Darkly beautiful and exquisitely written, I loved this haunting story' Eve Chase'Swept away in the depth and darkness of her storytelling, the beauty of the landscape and these fragile, damaged relationships' Emma Stonex Once it was a family home. Now they are all at sea . . .When Anna and David receive a phone call late one evening, their lives are upturned. Within minutes, they are travelling to the west coast of Scotland, preparing to care for two young sisters, tragically and suddenly orphaned. It's a beautiful place, the heather is in bloom, the birds wheel above the waves, the deer graze peacefully in the distance. But the large granite house is no longer a home for the girls, and Anna knows she can never take the place of their mother. Then David invites his friend to stay, to 'ease them through' and Anna finds herself increasingly isolated, with everything she - and the girls - once knew of life discarded and overruled by a man of whom she is deeply suspicious.
The Wilderness
by Sarah DuguidA beautifully observed, wry novel of the dislocation of family life and a marriage, and of loss and love, set on the western coast of Scotland.Once it was a family home. Now they are all at sea...When Anna and David receive a phone call late one evening, their lives are upturned. Within minutes, they are travelling to the west coast of Scotland, preparing to care for two young sisters, tragically and suddenly orphaned. It's a beautiful place, the heather is in bloom, the birds wheel above the waves, the deer graze peacefully in the distance. But the large granite house is no longer a home for the girls, and Anna knows she can never take the place of their mother. Then David invites his friend to stay, to 'ease them through' and Anna finds herself increasingly isolated, with everything she - and the girls - once knew of life discarded and overruled by a man of whom she is deeply suspicious.(P) 2022 Headline Publishing Group Ltd
Wilderness Bride
by Annabel Johnson Edgar JohnsonThe year is 1846 and the Mormons are moving westward to find the promised land. When her widowed father is drafted to fight in the Mexican War, fifteen-year old Corey Tremaine finds herself betrothed to a man she has never met. Independent and spirited, Corey is able to swing an ax as well as any man, and doesn't know what to make of the brooding and well-bred Ethan who rebels against the Mormon ways. But, Corey reminds herself, "for better or for worse," she is "promised to this man."
The Wildest Colts Make the Best Horses
by John BreedingDr. Breeding presents evidence that we are drugging our children, particularly our young boys, bor behavior that we used to consider normal but now label as problem behavior. He postulates that we are abusing our children with drugs like Ritalin and should welcome rambuntious bahavior in our young children as it represents creativity and the best in normal development.
Wildest Dreams: One Wish A New Hope Wildest Dreams (Thunder Point #9)
by Robyn CarrFrom the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Virgin River series, Robyn Carr, rediscover the charming coastal town of Thunder Point, where hard work and determination are all it takes to make dreams come true Blake Smiley searched the country for just the right place to call home. The professional triathlete has traveled the world, but Thunder Point has what he needs to put down the roots he’s never had. In the quiet town, he can focus on his training without distractions. Until he meets his new neighbors and everything changes. Lin Su Simmons and her teenage son, Charlie, are fixtures at Winnie Banks’s house as Lin Su nurses Winnie through the realities of ALS. A single mother, Lin Su is proud of taking charge and never showing weakness. But she has her hands full coping with a job, debt and Charlie’s health issues. And Charlie is asking questions about his family history—questions she doesn’t want to answer. When Charlie enlists Blake’s help to escape his overprotective mother, Lin Su resents the interference in her life. But Blake is certain he can break through her barriers and be the man she and Charlie need. When faced with a terrible situation, Blake comes to the rescue, and Lin Su realizes he just might be the man of her dreams. Together, they recognize that family is who you choose it to be.Previously published.
Wildfire Run
by Dee GarretsonThe president's retreat, Camp David, is one of the safest places in the United States. So why can't the President's son, Luke, and his friends Theo and Callie stay there without Secret Service agents constantly hovering over them, watching their every move? And yet, when an earthquake sets off a raging wildfire, causing a chain reaction that wreaks havoc at Camp David, they are suddenly on their own.Now Luke needs a plan:To override the security systemsTo save those who were supposed to save himTo get through an impassable gateTo escape Camp DavidDebut author Dee Garretson delivers a heart-pounding tween thriller—an action-packed adventure with undeniable suspense.
Wildflower: An emotional and powerful psychological drama that will stay with you
by Monique MulliganWhen no one stands up to a bully, can anyone be truly safe? &“Weaves together a tender and poignant coming-of-age story with a powerful narrative.&” —Lyn Yeowart, author of The Silent Listener Tormented at school, ten-year-old Jane wants a best friend more than anything. Her wish is answered when Acacia moves in next door, and a carefree summer break beckons. Yet as their friendship blossoms and secrets are shared, Acacia remains stubbornly guarded about her home life, especially when it comes to her mother&’s new boyfriend Daryl, a Harley-riding ladies&’ man. At a neighborhood party, Jane stumbles onto a disturbing scene involving Daryl and is coerced into silence. Frightened and confused, she stays quiet, but when sounds of violence start emerging from Acacia&’s house, she hopes an adult will intervene. Instead, everyone turns a blind eye. Jane&’s own family seems to be deteriorating into chaos too, as if the darkness in Acacia&’s house is spreading like ripples in a pond. It will end in disaster if no one acts, and it may end in tragedy if someone does . . . &“A brave and hugely necessary book.&” —Tabitha Bird, author of The Emporium of Imagination
Wildflower (Wildflower #1)
by Alecia WhitakerThe best songs come from broken hearts.Bird Barrett has grown up on the road, singing backup in her family's bluegrass band and playing everywhere from Nashville, Tennessee, to Nowhere, Oklahoma. But one fateful night, when Bird fills in for her dad by singing lead, a scout in the audience offers her a spotlight all her own.Soon Bird is caught up in a whirlwind of songwriting meetings, recording sessions, and music-video shoots. Her first single hits the top twenty, and suddenly fans and paparazzi are around every corner. She's even caught the eye of her longtime crush, fellow roving musician Adam Dean. With Bird's star on the rise, though, the rest of her life falls into chaos as tradition and ambition collide. Can Bird break out while staying true to her roots?In a world of glamour and gold records, a young country music star finds her voice.
Wildflower Hill
by Kimberley FreemanHailed by bestselling author Kate Morton as "a gorgeous story of family and secrets and the redemptive power of love," Wildflower Hill is s compelling and romantic novel spanning three generations and half the world, from modern day London to Australia in the 1930s.Emma is a prima ballerina in London and at a crossroads after an injured knee ruins her career. When she learns of her grandmother Beattie's death, and her own strange inheritance--an isolated sheep station in rural Australia--Emma is certain she has been saddled with an irritating burden. But when she returns to Australia, forced to rest her body and confront her life, she realizes that she had been using fame as a substitute for love and fulfillment. Beattie also found herself at a crossroads as a young woman, but she was pregnant and unwed. She eventually found success--but only after following an unconventional path that was often dangerous and heartbreaking. Beattie knew the lessons she learned in life would be important to Emma one day, and she wanted to make sure Emma's heart remained open to love, no matter what life brought. She knew the magic of the Australian wilderness would show Emma the way. Wildflower Hill is a compelling, atmospheric, and romantic novel about taking risks, starting again, and believing in yourself. It's about finding out what you really want and discovering that the answer might be not at all what you'd expect.