Adorable animals to crochet, including all your favourite bears, birds and pets. A world away from mass-produced plush toys, Emma Brown’s hand-crocheted creations have a life of their own. Ronnie the Bear is a Ranger on the imaginary island of Shady Bay and he takes his rucksack and cosy scarf whenever he goes on his outdoor adventures. Archie and Boris the Dogs are two crafty brothers and together they build homes for the other animals on the island. There’s Whimsie the Rabbit with a wild imagination and Breeze the Owl who swoops high amongst the trees gathering the midnight fruit for the other animals. With 25 gorgeous patterns suitable for beginners through to experienced crafters, you’re sure to find a unique toy in Crocheted Animal Friends that will spark a child’s imagination and become a firm friend for life. 

"To Raise a Boy is a clear-eyed and sometimes shocking view of the world that we have created for boys, and a call for change." --Peg Tyre, author of the New York Times bestseller The Trouble with Boys "A stunning work of investigative journalism that looks at the systems and structures that have failed our boys." --Soraya Chemaly, author of Rage Becomes Her A journalist's searing investigation into how we teach boys to be men--and how we can do better. How will I raise my son to be different? This question gripped Washington Post investigative reporter Emma Brown, who was at home nursing her six-week-old son when the #MeToo movement erupted. In search of an answer, Brown traveled around the country, through towns urban and rural, affluent and distressed. In the course of her reporting, she interviewed hundreds of people--educators, parents, coaches, researchers, men, and boys--to understand the challenges boys face and how to address them. What Brown uncovered was shocking: 23 percent of boys believe men should use violence to get respect; 22 percent of an incoming college freshman class said they had already committed sexual violence; 58 percent of young adults said they've never had a conversation with their parents about respect and care in sexual relationships. Men are four times more likely than women to die by suicide. Nearly 4 million men experience sexual violence each year. From the reporter who brought Dr. Christine Blasey Ford's story to light, To Raise a Boy combines assiduous reporting, cutting-edge scientific research, and boys' powerful testimonials to expose the crisis in young men's emotional and physical health. Emma Brown connects the dots between educators, researchers, policy makers, and mental health professionals in this tour de force that upends everything we thought we knew about boys. Johns Hopkins chair of the Department of Population, Family, and Reproductive Health Robert Blum says, "The story of boys has yet to be told, and I think it's a really important story." Urgent and revelatory, To Raise a Boy begins to tell that story.

Practical travel guide to Switzerland with a free eBook points-of-interest structured lists of all sights and off-the-beaten-track treasures, with detailed colour-coded maps, practical details about what to see and to do in Switzerland, how to get there and around, pre-departure information, as well as top time-saving tips, like a visual list of things not to miss in Switzerland, expert author picks and itineraries to help you plan your trip. This guide book has been fully updated post-COVID-19 and it comes with a free eBook. The Rough Guide to Switzerland covers: Geneva, Lausanne and Lake Geneva, The Arc Jurassien, Basel and around, Bern and around, The Bernese Oberland, Valais, Lucerne and Central Switzerland, Zurich, Northeast Switzerland, Graubunden, Ticino. Inside this travel guide you'll find: RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EVERY TYPE OF TRAVELLER Experiences selected for every kind of trip to Switzerland, from off-the-beaten-track adventures in Geneva to family activities in child-friendly places, like Zurich or chilled-out breaks in popular tourist areas, like Lausanne. PRACTICAL TRAVEL TIPS Essential pre-departure information including Switzerland entry requirements, getting around, health information, travelling with children, sports and outdoor activities, food and drink, festivals, culture and etiquette, shopping, tips for travellers with disabilities and more. TIME-SAVING ITINERARIES Carefully planned routes covering the best of Switzerland give a taste of the richness and diversity of the destination, and have been created for different time frames or types of trip. DETAILED REGIONAL COVERAGE Clear structure within each sightseeing chapter includes regional highlights, brief history, detailed sights and places ordered geographically, recommended restaurants, hotels, bars, clubs and major shops or entertainment options. INSIGHTS INTO GETTING AROUND LIKE A LOCAL Tips on how to beat the crowds, save time and money and find the best local spots for hiking, browsing markets and sampling wine. HIGHLIGHTS OF THINGS NOT TO MISS Rough Guides' rundown of Basel, Bern and Lucerne's sights and top experiences helps to make the most of each trip to Switzerland, even in a short time. HONEST AND INDEPENDENT REVIEWS Written by Rough Guides' expert authors with a trademark blend of humour, honesty and expertise, to help to find the best places in Switzerland, matching different needs. BACKGROUND INFORMATION Comprehensive 'Contexts' chapter features fascinating insights into Switzerland, with coverage of history, religion, ethnic groups, environment, wildlife and books, plus a handy language section and glossary. FABULOUS FULL COLOUR PHOTOGRAPHY Features inspirational colour photography, including the stunning Rathaus in Basel and the spectacular Bernese Oberland. COLOUR-CODED MAPPING Practical full-colour maps, with clearly numbered, colour-coded keys for quick orientation in Valais, Ticino and many more locations in Switzerland, reduce the need to go online. USER-FRIENDLY LAYOUT With helpful icons, and organised by neighbourhood to help you pick the best spots to spend your time. FREE EBOOK Free eBook download with every purchase of a printed book allows you to access all of the content from your phone or tablet, for on-the-road exploration.

Adorable animal friends to crochet for children of all ages. A world away from mass-produced plush toys, Emma Brown's hand-crocheted creations live on the make-believe island of Shady Bay. The animals all have their part to play in island life. Ronnie the bear is the Ranger on Shady Bay and he takes his rucksack and cosy scarf whenever he goes on his outdoor adventures. Archie and Boris are two crafty canine brothers and together they build the homes for the other animals on the island. There's Whimsie the bunny with a wild imagination and Breeze the owl who swoops high amongst the trees gathering the midnight fruit for the other animals. With 25 gorgeous patterns suitable for beginners through to experienced crafters, you're sure to find a unique toy in Crocheted Bears and Other Animals that will spark a child's imagination and become a firm friend for life.

The complete collection of The Madison Files This boxed set includes all four installments of The Madison Files. You'll get to enjoy the following: Volume One: Madison Rose, rookie detective, wakes up to find a Post-It note from her boyfriend, telling her it's over She believes that will be the biggest problem she faces today. She is wrong. When Madison gets to work, her boss informs her that her partner, and closest friend on the force, has been murdered...and that's just the beginning of the mystery Working alongside her boss on her first real case, Madison strives to find the culprit in her partner's death, all the while dealing with her sudden break-up...not to mention her gorgeous boss's flirtatious advances Volume Two: After a second murder, Madison and Trent beginning piecing together the clues leading to the murderer, only to find that Madison's ex-boyfriend might have been keeping more than a few secrets... Sent into a world of mixed emotions, she struggles to cope with the shocking findings, all while keeping a professional face and trying not to fall too hard for her new boss. Will she be able to hold it all inside... Volume Three: Madison and Trent manage to outsmart the elusive Jasper and they may be able to stop him, once and for all. For Madison, this could be the relief she's been waiting for...until he tells her a story that confirms one of Madison's worst fears. Now she must come to terms with her emotions and figure out how to stop the man she used to love Volume Four: Knowing now that her ex could be involved with the murders, Madison struggles to keep her personal emotions out of the case. She strives for a happy ending, one where she can be free of past lies and focus on heading forward with the future...but will it be that easy? Sent into a world of mixed emotions, she struggles to cope with the shocking findings, all while keeping a professional face and trying not to fall too hard for her new boss. Will she be able to hold it all inside... Read the entire collection of The Madison Files today

The complete collection of the Sweet Harmony series This boxed set includes all four installments of the Sweet Harmony series. You'll get to enjoy the following: Vol. 1 - The Intro: Old friends - New flames. Ben Madsen has flown into town to meet up with Juliet Davies, a long-time friend he harbors feelings for. Juliet also just happens to be the next hottest thing in the music world. She's smart, she's sexy, she's a full-blown Rock Star. Ben and his cousin Jesse are both planning on helping Juliet with her new album, but Ben arrives a few days ahead. Long nights in the studio with Juliet soon make way for something else... The tension between the two friends begins to mount, and playful teasing turns into something much more intense, leaving them both questioning where their friendship is headed, and if it will result in sweet harmony...or a bad tune Vol. 2 - The Verse: Juliet Davies - the next hottest thing in the music world. She's smart, she's sexy, she's a full-blown Rock Star. Juliet and Ben, her long-time friend and new-found fling, have been exploring the passion and heat in their relationship for a few days when the arrival of Ben's cousin and band mate, Jesse, throws everything into confusion. As if the presence of an additional person in the house didn't add enough stress, forcing the two of them to change their plans and adapt to less privacy, Juliet finds that Jesse's intentions may not be as platonic as they used to be. And, as bad as that sounds, she starts to think that might actually be a good thing. Rock and Roll, Fiery Friendships, and Spicy Sex. Vol. 3 - The Chorus: The tension mounts between Juliet, Ben, and Jesse as the three continue to work together on Juliet's album. Jesse's intentions toward Juliet become more solid (and hot ), leading the two toward each other until there's no turning back... Meanwhile, Ben discovers that his intentions toward Juliet are far more intense and lasting than he had previously believed, and Juliet is awash in the attention she is receiving from both men, her curiosity overwhelming her. Could she really be falling for both men at the same time And, despite how naughty that sounds, she starts to think that exploring both men actually be a good thing... Vol. 4 - The Encore: Could she really be falling for both men at the same time And, despite how naughty that sounds, she starts to think that exploring both men actually be a good thing... But now Juliet has to come to a decision about whether she is going to pursue a relationship with Ben or Jesse-or neither. Compounding her decision is the fact that, though she is unaware of it, Ben knows exactly what she's been up to with his cousin, and has determined that he is going to do everything in his power to make her see that he's the one she should end up with. Who will she choose Find out in this thrilling conclusion Sweet Harmony: The Complete Collection

The complete collection of the "Chelsea's Secrets" series This boxed set includes all three volumes. Follow the Chelsea and her adventures through: Volume 1 - The Seduction: Chelsea has just arrived in the big, bustling city of Boston to pursue her Master's degree. As an Idaho native, Chelsea finds the city to be both welcoming and overwhelming, all at once. She's naive in the ways of love and sex, and has much to learn of both worlds. One day, Chelsea is walking home when she passes by a house fire at a South End brownstone. A crowd has gathered around the house as it burns. As Chelsea starts to leave, she notices a handsome, mysterious man leaving the scene quickly. He carries an old and decidedly shabby suitcase. Two big men in black suddenly brush past Chelsea and chase the odd man. He drops his suitcase as he starts to run, fleeing for his life. Chelsea is left holding the suitcase and a big mystery. Who was the man with the suitcase? Why was she so drawn to him? Who were the men chasing him? How did she get involved in such a mystery? As her loneliness as an Idaho transplant in the big city grows, Chelsea starts to investigate. Chelsea finds herself entangled in a web of mystery and seduction as the man with the suitcase turns out to be something quite different from any man Chelsea had ever known before. Will she get caught up in passion and desire? Will she survive this spicy, but potentially deadly mystery? Volume 2 - The Pearl Necklace: After solving the mystery of the man and the suitcase, Chelsea feels more confident in her new city and with her new-found sexuality. She returns to running, one of her favorite pastimes back in Idaho, when she happens upon the famous George Washington statue in the Boston Public Gardens. When she finds a pearl necklace floating in a pool of blood in front of the statue, Chelsea is horrified. A single clue is engraved on the necklace, "For 1 Waltham Street." Chelsea makes it her second job to track down the owner of the necklace in a wild ride that takes her through the streets of Boston and into its bedrooms. Volume 3 - The Haunting: Chelsea is tired of the supernatural world she's been thrust into ever since moving to Boston. After unraveling a twisted world of vampires, witches and sexual exploits over the past few months, she is looking forward to a break. Unfortunately, no such break awaits her. There is a ghost haunting her college's study hall and her handsome professor, George, wants Chelsea on the case. What she finds there surprises her, as she opens the gates to a whole new world of sexual experiences and mysteries. "Fans of Stephenie Meyer, Bella Andre, and Kristan Higgins will love this quirky action-romance series with strong, independent women and sexy alpha heroes." Praise for Chelsea's Secrets: ""The combination of a strong female with a sexy alpha male really works well in this paranormal romance...I thought this was very hot and also had an interesting story to go with all the wild sex." "The entire story just about shivers with sexual tension. Can't wait to see where this story goes next ""

Title: Cheerful Words. From the writings of George Macdonald. Selected by E. E. Brown. With an introduction by J. T. Fields.Publisher: British Library, Historical Print EditionsThe British Library is the national library of the United Kingdom. It is one of the world's largest research libraries holding over 150 million items in all known languages and formats: books, journals, newspapers, sound recordings, patents, maps, stamps, prints and much more. Its collections include around 14 million books, along with substantial additional collections of manuscripts and historical items dating back as far as 300 BC.The FICTION & PROSE LITERATURE collection includes books from the British Library digitised by Microsoft. The collection provides readers with a perspective of the world from some of the 18th and 19th century's most talented writers. Written for a range of audiences, these works are a treasure for any curious reader looking to see the world through the eyes of ages past. Beyond the main body of works the collection also includes song-books, comedy, and works of satire. ++++The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to insure edition identification: ++++ British Library Macdonald, George; Brown, Emma; 1880]. 302 p.; 8 . 12273.f.2.