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This special 5-in-1 collection brings together all of Sleepy Willow’s bestselling Christmas storybooks—packed with over 250 short, enchanting tales for kids, children, and toddlers. With one story for every night (and more!), this collection will keep your little ones entertained, inspired, and peacefully drifting into dreamland all December long—and beyond. Whether you listen aloud together by the fire, or let them listen on their own, these bedtime tales are the perfect gift of Christmas wonder, comfort, and joy.

St Jude's is a small church in an English village, deconsecrated, and waiting for someone to claim it now that the Christian community has declared it to be obsolete. Like all old churches, it has been a place of mourning, and many people lie buried within its curtilage. Some do not rest in peace. Famous among the unhappy souls is a child murdered in the Middle Ages—the church has been there since the Normans invaded England. His death was blamed on local Jewry with terrible consequences.

In more than a decade on television, Vicky Pattison has had her fair share of ups and downs, from her rise to fame on Geordie Shore to her public break-up with her fiancé, her body confidence issues and debilitating anxiety. In The Secret to Happy, Vicky opens up about her darkest moments and shares the pearls of wisdom and hard-won lessons she's picked up along the way—to overcoming heartbreak, ending toxic relationships and managing her mental health—to help you find inner strength, accept imperfections and be true to yourself.

1647: A small group of Parliamentarian soldiers are ambushed in an isolated part of Northern England. Their only hope for survival is to flee into the nearby Moresby Wood...unwise though that may seem. For Moresby Wood is known to be an unnatural place, the realm of witchcraft and shadows, where the devil is said to go walking by moonlight. Seventeen men enter the wood. Only two are ever seen again, and the stories they tell of what happened make no sense. Stories of shifting landscapes, of trees that appear and disappear at will...and of something else.

This guide is your one-stop journey to finally reaching your health goals. You don’t have to starve yourself, sweat buckets in the gym, or learn how to cook complicated meals to lose weight. This is your chance to shed off the extra pounds easily and quickly while promoting a healthier lifestyle!

Whether you're struggling with self-blame or supporting someone who is, *Releasing the Chains of Self-Blame* is an essential guide for anyone seeking to heal and move forward with renewed strength and purpose. This book provides listeners with the tools they need to transform their mental and emotional well-being.

In this fierce and moving account, journalist Vicky Spratt traces decades of bad policy decisions to show how and why the British dream of homeownership has withered and the safety net of social housing has broken. Through the lives of those in the renting trap, she illuminates the ways this crisis is devastating our health, communities and political landscape. But, as the COVID epidemic showed, there are also real, radical steps we can take to give everyone the chance of a good home.

In this World Mental Health Day Audible Sessions Special, nine celebrities discuss their experiences with mental health. We hear what their mental health problems feel like to them; their experiences of speaking to friends, family, professionals and the public; and the things that can help them feel better. In these conversations, we cover topics from social media to suicidal thoughts, and we say that whether you sometimes find it difficult to leave the house; you have anxiety, depression, or OCD; or you need to airplane your phone every now and then to stop it becoming addictive - that’s okay.

In a season that’s often loud and hurried, these 51 tender holiday tales are your family’s invitation to slow down, snuggle close, and let the quiet beauty of Christmas fill the room. Each story blends gentle lessons, heartwarming characters, and peaceful magic—perfect for reducing bedtime anxiety, encouraging kindness, and inspiring meaningful conversations before sleep. From a shy snowflake learning its purpose, to a wise old ornament sharing stories of Christmases past, these tales will leave your child feeling safe, loved, and inspired.

No stranger to writing, Pattison's newest book is a memoir-meets-self-help title, The Secret to Happy. In it, she bares all with her now trademark honesty, candour and mission towards kindness. We caught up with Vicky Pattison to chat about how she manages her mental health, her break out of both reality TV and her comfort zone, and she told us her most valuable tips from her therapists.

Come travel into the 1930s and through the doors of St. Margaret's School for Girls. The place used to be an almshouse, until its previous occupants burned to death 13 years before. The townsfolk are at a loss as to what started the fire. Some said it was an act of the devil. Some said it was a resident who had too much to drink. The building, miraculously, survived.

Destroying codependency can happen faster than you think. In this eye-opening guide, you’ll learn exactly what it takes to reclaim your life as a woman. Learn how to stop people pleasing and start setting boundaries. More importantly, learn how to love yourself, for yourself. You can love and be loved without sacrifice, by breaking the codependency cycle.

La Celestina narra la historia de Calisto, un joven de la nobleza que se enamora perdidamente de la hija de un mercader, Melibea. A pesar de su rechazo, Calisto se aliará con Celestina, una vieja alcahueta, para que interceda en sus propósitos y calme su obsesión. También conocida como Tragicomedia de Calisto y Melibea, esta comedia humanística aborda temas como las pasiones humanas, la fatalidad y la sociedad conflictiva, y así retratar una época que marcó el inicio del Siglo de Oro de las letras españolas.

Sick of drowning in kitchen mess and constantly washing dishes? Tamra Carter offers a game-changing approach to kitchen cleaning—even if you're juggling work, children, or health challenges.

Are you tired of living in your head while life passes you by? Outsmarting Overthinking is your real-world guide to breaking the exhausting cycle of second-guessing, replaying conversations, and spiraling into "what-ifs." Whether you're stuck in your career, overwhelmed by relationships, or simply craving peace of mind—you’re not alone, and you’re not broken. This book doesn’t drown you in psychology jargon or offer fluffy affirmations.

This beautiful holiday collection offers 51 soul-soothing Christmas stories designed to help children relax, feel loved, and drift off to sleep with hearts full of warmth. Perfect for bedtime, quiet time, or family listening, each story celebrates the tender themes of generosity, love, empathy, and the magic of giving.

What happens when an entire town becomes involved in a matchmaking scheme? Evaline doesn’t know what to think when her mother volunteers her for the Bible club helper position. What she does know, however, is that she is most unimpressed when Henry Gregory, the Bible club leader, mistakes her for one of the participants. Who knew a quiet man of faith could have such an ornery streak? Henry never met anyone quite like Evaline Browning. The petite librarian volunteering as a Bible club helper is a lot of spunk in a small package.

Healthy Longevity in the 21st Century, Carolyn Russell, Ph.D., RN—a seasoned practitioner with over four decades in nursing, acupuncture, and holistic medicine—challenges outdated narratives around getting older. Blending evidence-based science, integrative health strategies, cultural perspectives, and personal insight, she redefines what it means to age with purpose and vitality.

Nuestras vidas de pensamiento tienen un poder increíble sobre nuestro bienestar mental, emocional e incluso físico. De hecho, nuestros pensamientos pueden limitarnos a lo que creemos que podemos hacer, o liberarnos para experimentar habilidades mucho más allá de nuestras expectativas. Cuando elijamos una mentalidad que amplíe nuestras habilidades en lugar de ponernos límites a nosotros mismos, experimentaremos una mayor satisfacción intelectual, control emocional y salud física. La única pregunta es. . . ¿cómo?

Sound interesting? The author thinks so too! Listen to How to Calm Your Mind and learn how to better manage stress and anxiety.