'There is no danger that Titanic will sink. The boat is unsinkable and nothing but inconvenience will be suffered by the passengers.' - Phillip Franklin, White Star Line Vice-PresidentOn April 15th, 1912, Titanic, the world's largest passenger ship, sank after colliding with an iceberg, claiming more than 1,500 lives. Walter Lord's classic bestselling history of the voyage, the wreck and the aftermath is a tour de force of detailed investigation and the upstairs/downstairs divide. A Night to Remember provides a vivid, gripping and deeply personal account of the 'unsinkable' Titanic's descent.WITH A NEW FOREWORD BY JULIAN FELLOWES Read more

'Really really loved this! Woke up early to carry on reading... this ticked all the boxes for me' NetGalley reviewer, 5 starsSummer doesn't last forever, but can a perfect one change your life?For successful estate agent Freya Henderson, life is all work and no play. But, when she crosses paths with carefree young surfer, Luke Stevenson, there's no denying the attraction between them.When Luke invites her to join him on a working holiday in France, it's a real dilemma. Is it time to throw caution to the wind? Perhaps an enchanting summer fling with no strings attached would be a great way to de-stress and finally allow herself some fun.As he takes her on a magical mystery tour of gorgeous locations among stunning châteaux, picturesque villages and sun-kissed vineyards, Freya can't help feeling there's something missing in her life... perhaps even a man like Luke.But how well does she know him? Is he just looking for a summer adventure, or is he running away from something?As the summer draws to a close, can Freya and Luke simply slip back into their old lives, or will they be left wondering 'What if?'Maybe this summer romance never has to end...Absolutely perfect for fans of Karen Swan, Rosanna Ley and Sarah Morgan!Readers are LOVING One Perfect French Summer!'Lucy Coleman has done it again with a lovely summer story...makes me want to visit France... it was the ideal way to relax and enjoy the scenery... a warm story you cannot put down' NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars'A brilliant love story... I absolutely loved it... A fab summer read ' NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars'Perfect summer read - you will be swept up in Luke and Freya's story and their journey across France... I didn't want it to end' NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars'Be swept away with a trip to France and immerse yourself in a world full of food, fun and warm and inviting people... a great beach read... How I wish she could have just leaped off the page and we could stroll through the vineyard together. I can easily see this one being made into a made for TV romance' NetGalley reviewer, 4 stars'Escapism at its finest. Had me hooked from the first chapter' Reader review, 5 stars'A gorgeous summer read ...I flew through it savouring every aspect of French life through both leads eyes.' Reader review, 5 stars'A scorcher of a book... everyone put it on their "to be read" pile. The characters are well written and the description of the places they travel makes you feel you're there with them' Reader review, 5 stars Read more

DON'T MISS THE STUNNING AND ROMANTIC NEW NOVEL FROM SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR VERONICA HENRY - ORDER THE SECRET BEACH NOW!'Gorgeous. A joy to read from start to finish' JILL MANSELL'An exquisite story bursting at the seams with summer, hope and love' MILLY JOHNSONSometimes you have to let your heart rule your head . . .Cherry, Maggie and Rose are mother, daughter and granddaughter, each with their own hopes, dreams and even sorrows. They have always been close, so when, in a moment of impulse, Cherry buys a gorgeous but rundown pub in the village she grew up in, it soon becomes a family affair.All three women uproot themselves and move to Rushbrook, deep in the heart of Somerset, to take over The Swan and restore it to its former glory. Cherry is at the helm, Maggie is in charge of the kitchen, and Rose tends the picturesque garden that leads down to the river.Before long, the locals are delighted to find the beating heart of the village is back, bringing all kinds of surprises through the door.Could Cherry's impulse purchase change all their lives - and bring everyone the happiness they're searching for?Escape to the glorious Somerset countryside with this joyful and uplifting story of family, love and hope. Praise for The Impulse Purchase from your favourite authors:'Uplifting, inspiring and guaranteed to make you hungry' SARAH MORGAN'Warm, escapist and utterly uplifting, this is Veronica Henry at her very best' LUCY DIAMOND'A lovely, cosy, delicious read' LIBBY PAGE'Perfect escapism full of warmth, joy and a brilliant cast of characters' ALEX BROWN Read more

Escape to hills high above the French Riviera with international bestseller Jennifer Bohnet.After tragically losing her husband, Nicola Jacques and her teenage son Oliver relocate to his father’s family's olive farm in the hills above the French Riviera.Due to a family feud, Oliver has never known his father's side of the family but Grandpapa Henri is intent that Oliver will take over the reins of the ancestral farm and his rightful inheritance.Determined to keep her independence from a rather controlling Grandpapa, Nicola buys a run-down cottage on the edge of the family's Olive Farm and sets to work renovating their new home and providing an income by cultivating the small holding that came with the Cottage.As the summer months roll by, Nicola and Oliver begin to settle happily into their new way of life with the help of Aunts Josephine and Odette, Henri’s twin sisters and local property developer Gilles Bongars.But the arrival of some unexpected news and guests at the farm, force Nicole and Aunt Josephine to assess what and where their futures lie. This book was previously published as The French Legacy. Read more

From the bestselling author of The Village Shop For Lonely HeartsAfter escaping her parents’ unhappy marriage to sleepy Cranbridge a long time ago, Belle Clarke dreams of staying at The Black Swan Inn forever.But with the rundown Inn threatened with closure, Belle may be forced to leave, unless a buyer can be found … quickly.So, when her oldest friend Pete Kennedy returns from working abroad with a plan to save the Inn, Belle should be overjoyed. The trouble is, Pete has some rather radical ideas for the renovation which Belle disagrees with.But when a snow storm hits, Belle and Pete are forced to put aside their differences and work together to help the village.Can Belle realise her dreams to stay in Cranbridge and can Pete ever stop running from his past?As they try to save The Black Swan Inn, secrets are revealed and just maybe they’ll finally find out how they really feel about each other.A cosy, heartwarming read perfect for fans of Cathy Bramley and Holly MartinPraise for Alison Sherlock:'Glorious escapism. Uplifting, heartwarming and joyful, Alison Sherlock writes with a warmth and lightness of touch' Kerry Fisher'A lovely story of finding yourself and discovering what home means. I couldn’t stop turning the pages. Loved it' Jessica Redland'It almost feels like home, and I found this story to be warm and an easy, comfortable read' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review'Excellent read for all who like a bit of a good feel book. Had me smiling, and I couldn’t put the book down' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review'I loved this book, it was based on everyday life but with a warmth which wrapped itself around you. A lovely read with the expected happy ending' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review Read more

Why did the flushing toilet take two centuries to catch on? Why did Samuel Pepys never give his mistresses an orgasm? Why did medieval people sleep sitting up? When were the two 'dirty centuries'? Why did gas lighting cause Victorian ladies to faint? Why, for centuries, did people fear fruit? All these questions - and more - are answered in this juicy, truly intimate history of the home. Through the bedroom, bathroom, living room and kitchen, Lucy Worsley explores what people actually did in bed, in the bath, at the table, and at the stove. From sauce-stirring to breast-feeding, teeth-cleaning to masturbation, getting dressed to getting married, this book will make you see your home with new eyes. Read more

The celebrated design expert and creator of EyeSwoon shares an inspiring look at how creatives arrange and decorate their homes. Beautiful design isn’t just pleasant to look at; it improves the quality of our lives. In Live Beautiful, EyeSwoon creator Athena Calderone taps into her international network of interior decorators, fashion designers, and tastemakers to reveal how carefully crafted interiors come together. She also opens the doors to two of her own residences. With each homeowner, Athena explores the spark of inspiration that started their design journey. She then breaks down the details of the rooms—like layered textures and patterns, collected pieces, and customized vignettes—and offers helpful tips on how to bring these elevated elements into your own space. Filled with gorgeous photography by Nicole Franzen, Live Beautiful is both a showpiece of exquisite design and a guide to creating a home that’s thoughtfully put together. Read more

Join the thousands of readers that have already fallen in love with STARTING OVER AT THE LITTLE CORNISH BEACH HOUSE!'A heart-warming love story that will have you sobbing and laughing – sometimes at the same time!' Holly MartinSometimes moving out isn't enough to move on...Having grown up in foster care, all Faith Hudson wants is a place to call home. So when Gabe, her ex, asks for a second chance and suggests she move back into his old beach house, she agrees to renovate it and start afresh.The Cornish cottage is straight out of a postcard, with its huge beachfront windows and only a short walk to the glistening water. But will a fresh coat of paint be enough to give their relationship a makeover? Especially when Gabe doesn't want to get his hands dirty...Luckily, gorgeous Henry, the local contractor, is around to offer a helping hand. One thing is certain: Faith is about to discover that the perfect home is less about the colour of the walls and more about the people you share it with.A sweet and uplifting summer romance perfect for fans of Veronica Henry, Philippa Ashley and Holly Martin.***Readers love Starting Over at the Little Cornish Beach House:'I loved it!... It kept me flipping pages well past my bedtime!!' NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars'An adorable one-sitting read with a charming setting! You won't want to miss this on your summer TBR list.' mrsbakersbookshelf, 5 stars'Finished this within 1 day, I devoured it!' NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars'Really gorgeous, wonderfully feel-good, completely uplifting and wonderfully romantic. I absolutely loved it. Don't miss it.' NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars'Finished this in one sitting. A great uplifting read.' NetGalley Reviewer, 4 stars'Will tug at your heart so be prepared.' NetGalley Reviewer, 4 stars'An unforgettable story and it just gets more beautiful and moving as it goes on... A perfect ending. I absolutely loved it.' NetGalley Reviewer, 4 stars'A gorgeous read.' NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars'What a truly stunning read this book is... Nancy never disappoints.' NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars'A jolly good love story.' NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars Read more

'This is definitely up there as one of the best books that I have read. It's got a special place in my heart. Just amazing!' 5* reader review'Gorgeous! Exuberant writing, convincing, adorable characters, romance and a little whimsy' TRACY REESLove will always find a way . . .Discover the intriguing secrets of Hawthorn Place in this heartfelt dual-time novel, filled with warmth and charm, perfect for fans of Lucinda Riley and Cecelia Ahern.'An intriguing dual timeline tale that weaves together interesting characters and history, with an added touch of magic' BELLA OSBORNE'An exquisitely detailed and enchanting love story' HEIDI SWAIN'An epic love story, mixed with gorgeous settings, a great deal of mystery and intrigue, lots of laughs, a few tears and fabulous characters, made this an absolute delight to read' KIM NASH'An absolutely wonderful dual time story that captivated me . . . and kept me spellbound' CHRISTINA COURTENAY'A beautifully intriguing love story, that . . . stays with you long after the last page' ROSIE HENDRY'Unforgettable and unique, the twists and turns of this enchanting book are woven together with threads of love and magic. I loved it!' CLARE MARCHANT........................................................................Two houses, hundreds of miles apart . . . yet connected always.When life throws Molly Butterfield a curveball, she decides to spend some time with her recently widowed granddad, Wally, at Hawthorn Place, his quirky Victorian house on the Dorset coast. But cosseted Molly struggles to look after herself, never mind her grieving granddad, until the accidental discovery of an identical Arts and Crafts house on the Norfolk coast offers her an unexpected purpose, as well as revealing a bewildering mystery. Discovering that both Hawthorn Place and Acacia House were designed by architect Percy Gladwell, Molly uncovers the secret of a love which linked them, so powerful it defied reason. What follows is a summer which will change Molly for ever . . .........................................................................'One of those wonderful, magical stories that appear rarely and stay in your heart forever' CELIA ANDERSON'A marvellous dual-time novel filled with mystery, fabulous detail and an enduring love story' MADDIE PLEASE'A wonderful, page-turning story full of intrigue and romance' VICTORIA CONNELLY'I found the book enchanting' SUZANNE SNOW'An enchanting storyline and engaging characters make this book a delight to read' LYNNE SHELBY'A beautifully written timeslip . . . Highly recommended. Five stars' ERIN GREEN'The perfect mix of mystery, magic, and romance' KATE G. SMITHReaders are captivated by The Secrets of Hawthorn Place:'A sweeping five stars from me for this novel that defies time but trusts in love''A sheer delight to read and can highly recommend''Utterly brilliant. The storyline is riveting, you never quite know what could be about to happen as it's constantly twisting and turning . . . such a beautiful book' Read more

Kerra Shaw feels that all the pieces of her life are finally coming together. She has a fulfilling job helping small businesses in the local community and, most importantly, she has finally got together with her childhood sweetheart, Ross Treloar.But it's not all plain sailing, with an old family feud raging on between Kerra's dad and the Treloar family, it's best to keep her new relationship behind closed doors to avoid gossip.Still, Kerra should know better than anyone that secrets don't stay hidden for long in the small, Cornish village of Penvennan Cove... As other truths come to light will her relationship with Ross be put to the test?The second uplifting and feel-good romance novel in a gorgeous series set in the Cornish community of Penvennan Cove. Can be read as a standalone but best read as a part of the series! Perfect for fans of Lucy Coleman, Jessica Redland and Lisa Hobman. ***Readers LOVE Linn B. Halton: 'This is such a lovely gentle romance... This story provides massive feel-good vibes...' - Amazon reviewer, 5*'Loved this book, such an easy uplifting read.' - Amazon reviewer, 5*'Such a feel-good story and totally relatable and fun.' - Amazon reviewer, 5*'I really enjoyed this book!! Took me to a glorious place in Cornwall!! It seems that it's the 'the go to place' for love!!!!' - Amazon reviewer, 5*'A real delight of a novel set in beautiful Cornwall...Lots of uplifting and romantic plots that everyone will enjoy.' - Amazon reviewer, 5* Read more

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The ultimate guide to sheds from the renowned presenter of Shed and Buried.When it comes to truly finding out who you are and what makes you tick, there is one thing that needs no online subscription to a cloud-based server with a password you keep forgetting. That, my friend, is a shed.Your shed is your refuge. It's the place where you go when you need a break from this mad, crazy world. But a shed can only help you if it's not attached to the house. The minute you attach the shed to the gaff, or confuse the concept of a shed with the concept of a conservatory, or a home office or a Shepherd's Hut, you're doing yourself over. You're never, ever going to get spiritual enlightenment in a lean-to. That's like going to find yourself in Thailand, and staying in the airport.You need to make that pilgrimage to the bottom of the garden. Whether you're walking down a muddy track or crunching along a perfect gravel path, you have to get out of the house. Breathe in the fresh air. Then pull open the door, grapple for the light switch, fire up the heaters and turn on the kettle. Once you're inside the four walls of your shed, you can do whatever you like. You're the king in there. Read more

From the author of the home decorating bestseller, For the Love of White, comes an inspirational and informative guide to creating a welcoming home through the seasons using a white and neutral palette.'Unsurprisingly for a book created by The White Company Founder Chrissie Rucker, this showcases 10 stylist interiors - divided into chapters named after the four seasons - each with a high concentration of white, be it on walls, furniture, textiles or accessories. What it demonstrates is that white need not be bland. Taking a close look at each composed and elegant case study, Chrissie points out the elements that make a room interesting, why a fabric or piece of furniture elevates a scheme, or how the simple addition of a table setting might render it the perfect serene and welcoming space to host a dinner party. The home rituals dispersed throughout provide useful tips on how to refresh your house as the seasons change.' Christabel Chubb, House & Garden'Packed with gorgeous inspiration and clever ideas, it'll help you create unique, characterful rooms with with the palest of shades.' House Beautiful 'White Company founder Chrissie Rucker's new coffee-table book offers plenty of ideas for decorating your home in her signature, soothing style.' The Telegraph, Best Home Christmas Gifts 2022 'Chrissie Rucker, founder of The White Company shows how people use shades of white to great effect in their own homes. ' Good Housekeeping'An absolute delight.' Woman & Home'These homes will inspire anyone who loves tranquil surroundings.' Sunday Express'Beautiful.' Grazia'I love a home to feel warm, inviting, personal and lived-in - and mastering how to decorate with white and neutrals is a wonderful way to achieve this.' - CHRISSIE RUCKERIn her much-anticipated second book, The Art Of Living With White, Chrissie Rucker, Founder of The White Company, explores 10 inspirational homes that illustrate beautifully different ways to use white and neutrals through the seasons. The homes vary in size, style and location - from a minimalist city pied-à-terre to a New England-style country house - but what unites them all is the welcoming, stylish and calm feel that their owners have each created.The homes are grouped into the four seasons and each chapter ends with a summary of seasonal rituals that will work in any home. A concluding chapter - Inspiration & Resources - considers finding your own style, how to create a good balance between work and home in interior spaces, the art of simple entertaining and the importance of scent and touch in a truly comfortable home.Praise for The White Company: For the Love of White'A testament to the power of neutrals' - House and Garden'A visual feast with a passion for all things white at its heart' - House Beautiful Read more

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Does the idea of building your own container home appeal to you—but you feel quite clueless about how to begin?If your answer is "YES," keep reading; this book is written for you!Shipping Container Homes for Beginners is your trusty companion for designing, planning, and building your cost-effective container home. Within these 270+ pages, you'll find an easy-to-follow, step-by-step guide that guarantees your first project will be functional, affordable, and stylish.You'll learn to evaluate if a shipping container home is the right choice for you, delving into essential considerations like the required level of construction knowledge, the structural safety of container homes, and the advantages and challenges they present. Understand the most common beginner mistakes to avoid and gain insights into the duration of building your container home, from planning to completion.This invaluable guide leads aspiring container homeowners through the multifaceted planning phase required to construct a sustainable and stylish container home. From deciphering the intricate layers of municipal, county, and state regulations to ensuring complete compliance, this book lays the foundation for a solid construction start. Beyond legal groundwork, you will learn to meticulously set up your project budget, design your container home, and select the right containers for your needs.Dive into building your container home with detailed guidance at every step. Starting with land preparation, you'll learn how to ensure proper drainage and grading, setting a robust foundation tailored to your site's unique characteristics. As you proceed, the guide covers essential steps such as installing the roof, windows, and doors and setting up utilities to ensure your home is well-connected and functional. The book delves into the intricacies of interior and exterior finishes, from framing and insulating—with tips on choosing the right type of insulation—to painting and installing flooring.In this book, you have a comprehensive step-by-step guide to creating your own shipping container home, perfect for the beginner, including:Project Planning Mastery: Learn the detailed process to plan your project precisely, from finding and assessing land, setting up your budget, designing your container home, choosing the right containers, and eventually hiring contractors.Building Your Dream Home: Follow a step-by-step guide through the entire building process, from preparing your land and laying the right foundation to installing roofs, windows, doors, and utilities, ensuring each construction phase is handled carefully.Beginner-Friendly Floor Plans: Discover 15 low-budget, beginner-friendly floor plans designed to make the building process straightforward and accessible, catering to various needs from cozy single-container homes to expansive multi-container family homes.Essential Insights and Answers: Get detailed answers to key questions about shipping container homes, including construction knowledge requirements, safety considerations, cost estimates, and build timelines.Insulation Techniques: Understand how to effectively insulate your container home, exploring the differences between external and internal insulation, condensation management strategies, and how to choose the right insulation for your climate and home design.And much more!...Ready to transform your dream into reality?Click the "BUY NOW" button at the top of this page to start your adventure in shipping container home building, where sustainability meets style in the comfort of your bespoke space! Read more

Real Estate: The Basics provides an easy-to-read introduction to the core concepts of the industry to students new to the subject or professionals changing direction within the sector. The book encapsulates the key ‘need to know’ aspects of Real Estate including the ‘language’ of real estate; its value and contribution to countries’ GDP; its primary purpose, whether as an asset or as a resource; valuation concepts; asset classes; basic concepts of land law, and of landlord and tenant law; the increased role and importance of sustainability and technology; and an overview of the wide range of professionals involved in the industry. Readers will come to appreciate how the different elements of the profession fit together, and the professional standards and practices that may apply. Real Estate: The Basics will be helpful reading for anyone thinking about studying Real Estate, Property, or other Built Environment topics. It could be used to teach across a wide variety of courses, to provide an aide memoire to those who are already working in the industry, and to give those who are responsible for appointing and monitoring real estate advisers a greater understanding of the workings of the real estate sector. Read more

Beginning with their introduction in the eleventh century, and ending with their widespread abandonment in the seventeenth, Marc Morris explores many of the country’s most famous castles, as well as some spectacular lesser-known examples. At times this is an epic tale, driven by characters like William the Conqueror, King John and Edward I, full of sieges and conquest on an awesome scale. But it is also by turns an intimate story of less eminent individuals, whose adventures, struggles and ambitions were reflected in the fortified residences they constructed. Be it ever so grand or ever so humble, a castle was first and foremost a home.To understand castles – who built them, who lived in them, and why – is to understand the forces that shaped medieval Britain. Read more

NOW A MAJOR NEW TV SERIES: CAROL DRINKWATER'S SECRET PROVENCEThe third in the bestselling story which began with THE OLIVE FARM - from the author of THE FORGOTTEN SUMMER'Captures perfectly the dreamy atmosphere of the South of France and its people' WOMAN AND HOME'Vibrant, intoxicating and heart-warming' SUNDAY EXPRESS'The stars shimmer like spilled handfuls of glitter. The day is beginning to rise with a faint mist. As I turn my head, ghostly halos, auras of light, appear and disappear ... The silence is truly awesome. Not a bird, not a whisper of wind, not a breath of life. Only the two of us, a most implausible pair, standing shoulder to shoulder gazing upon an awakening heaven'Returning to their home after an extended absence Carol and her husband Michel are looking forward to summer together on the farm. A shocking blow leaves Carol alone and the future is uncertain. Feeling isolated and with no olives to harvest, Carol ventures beyond the farm to explore other aspects of Provencal life - from hunting to bee-keeping, the ancient language to the ever-present demands of family and friends. And ultimately, Provence's generous diversity - and Carol's own persistence in sharing it with those she loves - paves a path to joy. Read more

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