Henzey is no ordinary factory girl Henzey Kite can't believe it when Billy Watts walks into her life. A cut above the local boys - strong, charming and wildly ambitious - he won't settle for anything less than the wealth of high society. But with wealth comes sacrifice. All Henzey wishes for is a home and a family, while Billy has his sights set at the top. When the Great Depression destroys the Black Country, their love crumbles with it. The dark core of Billy's obsession for success is revealed, while poor Henzey's young heart is shattered.

A must-read sweeping saga, full of intrigue, romance and page-turning drama . . . Marigold Bingham, though promised to Algie Stokes, the lock-keeper's son, reconsiders her dreams of marriage when she wrongly believes he has been two-timing her. With the sudden death of his father, as well as the loss of Marigold, Algie is consoled by Aurelia Sampson, the charming and beguiling wife of his employer, Benjamin. Yet Aurelia merely muddies the waters, adding to Algie's worries which weigh heavily on his shoulders as head of his increasingly troubled family. Marigold Bingham is unaware of Algie's spiralling burdens, yet she is in for a whole series of life-changing surprises. So too is Algie, the man she once called her own . . .

Whisked from the industrial Black Country to the dazzling clubs of New York City...1936 will be Maxine Kite's year! Plucked from obscurity, young cellist Maxine Kite is thankful for the chance given to her by Birmingham's esteemed orchestra, but a part of her is still unfulfilled. Music has always been her passion but she has dreams far too big for a girl from a simple family. When the jazz clubs of New York beckon, along with the sultry world of wayward musician Brent Shackleton, Maxine leaves safety and propriety behind. But a girl's good name can be all she has in the world... and once lost, is almost impossible, to reclaim...

A compelling tale of one girl's brave escape from a world of poverty in her search for true love. Is true love worth risking everything for? Sixteen-year-old Poppy Silk is one of the navvy community - a group of poor, rough-living men who work the railways and take their families wherever the tracks lead. When Poppy is left fatherless, her world becomes fraught with danger, men vying to claim her as their own. Her one ray of hope is Robert, a young engineer, who she meets one day by the tracks. But his wealthy family have different plans for him... Can Poppy ever hope to win his heart? And would she give up her whole way of life for him? A compelling, heart-warming story about one girl's brave search for happiness against all odds... What readers are saying about Poppy's Dilemma: 'Absolutely wonderful. Poppy's Dilemma had me glued to it right to the last page.' Reader review 'Her writing is well researched, tastefully portrayed, and a good pace. Be warned though, every page is a page turner, so you may find it difficult to put down!' Reader review 'A great book to escape into.' Reader review 'What a charming, fabulous read! Full of evocative details about the period and setting, and with a really admirable heroine. It sweeps you away and doesn't let go.' Reader review 'Loved it, and heading straight back to the same author again for my next read.' Reader review

Only tragedy can save her... Lucy Piddock meets Arthur Goodrich, solid, kind and dependable; a stonemason by trade working in his father's Black Country business. Arthur seems to be the ideal match, but he lights no flame in Lucy's heart. Anyone else would be satisfied. But Lucy wants more. She dares to dream of love and hankers for Dickie Dempster, the debonair young guard she meets who works on the newly constructed railway. Prompted by Lucy's rejection, Arthur leaves home to seek a new life and a new love in Bristol, leaving Lucy free to pursue her dream of happiness with Dickie. Free to make her own choices, Lucy finds the water muddied by tragedy, and must re-examine where her heart really lies . . ..

Develop the psychosocial skills you need to treat clients with any diagnosis in any setting! Psychosocial Occupational Therapy uses evidence-based models to help you provide effective Occupational Therapy for people diagnosed with mental health conditions. With a clear and logical organization, the book begins with theories and concepts and follows with in-depth coverage of OT interventions in both individual and group contexts. Case studies and models show how to apply the newest Occupational Therapy Practice Framework (OTPF) in selecting treatment strategies. Written by OT educator Nancy Carson, Psychosocial Occupational Therapy helps you understand and treat clients with mental health issues. UNIQUE! At least two cases studies in each clinical chapter show how to apply the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework (OTPF) in determining treatment options, and one or more conceptual models address the psychosocial needs of clients. Using the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework chapter describes how to apply the latest version of the OTPF to the practice of occupational therapy. Balanced approach to psychosocial occupational therapy includes thorough coverage of primary diagnoses, as well as occupational and psychosocial theories, models, and approaches. Emphasis on clinical reasoning skills provides insights on how to select treatment strategies based on the conceptual theories and models presented in the earlier chapters; the information on diagnoses also references the DSM-5. A focus on psychosocial skills makes it easier to adjust your way of approaching a client, the nature of the therapeutic relationship, and the direction and eventual outcomes of intervention - regardless of the setting or the primary diagnosis. Coverage of therapeutic interaction skills and group process skills shows how to provide treatment in both individual and group settings.

Romantic dreams, snatched by war... Lizzie Bishop's humble beginnings as a dressmaker's daughter see her hope for nothing more than a simple offer of marriage. Love, passion and romance are reserved for daydreams. But then into Lizzie's quiet world comes two men - one reliable and kind-hearted, the other heartbreakingly handsome. Just as Lizzie's made her choice, the ominous call of war sounds, and her life changes again. Will Lizzie get her chance at happiness, or has it gone forever?

So your child wants to be a star? But what does it really take? Money? Looks? Tons of time? Not necessarily.
Nancy Carson, a children's agent who has worked in the industry for more than twenty-five years and has guided the careers of such celebrities as Britney Spears, Mischa Barton, and even a young Cynthia Nixon, dishes the facts on what it takes to break your child into the entertainment industry. The first parents' guide to getting kids into the business written by one of the industry's top children's agents, Raising a Star is a complete step-by-step guide that will help parents navigate the murky waters of show business. From how to find the right representative to what producers and directors are really looking for in children today, Nancy Carson offers practical advice and anecdotes culled from her years of experience.
Raising a Star is the most candid and informative guide for parents who want to help make their child a star.