An almost perfect holiday / Diamond, Lucy
"Summer is here, and down in Cornwall Lorna's holiday cottages are fully booked. The sun loungers are lined up beside the swimming pool, the sky is blue and a new set of arrivals are on their way...Em's planned the perfect break with her teenagers plus her new boyfriend, George... but now his difficult six-year-old is coming too. Will their romance survive the realities of parenthood? Maggie's hoping a seaside holiday will bring her and her daughter closer together, but when her ex makes a surprise reappearance, it changes everything. Can she trust the man who broke her heart? Olivia has escaped the domestic grind, only for the past to catch up with her. Maybe the time has come to confess all - if she can find the courage...Meanwhile, the teenagers are running wild and love is in the air. With friendship, heartache and secrets in the mix, will this holiday turn out to be a scorcher - or simply too hot to handle?" (Catalogue)
The guardian / Sparks, Nicholas
"Written with electrifying intensity and riveting suspense. The Guardian is an explosive and emotional tale of betrayal and obsession. Since her husband's tragic death four years before, Julie had been reluctant to date, but now feels ready to test the waters. Soon Julie has to innocently choose between two men, but has no idea that she will set off a chain of events at once terrifying, dangerous and, ultimately, deadly." (Catalogue)
Staying Alive in Toxic Times: A Seasonal Guide to Lifelong Health [paperback] / Goodman, Jenny
"The must-have health bible that explains exactly how to stay in radiant, optimal health all year round. Are you confused about what supplements you should be taking? Do you want to know how you can reverse the effects of pollution on your body? Would you like to eat seasonally? Drawing on Dr Jenny Goodman's 20+ years' experience as a medical doctor, lecturer and qualified nutritionist, Staying Alive in Toxic Times sets out exactly what to eat in order to live our healthiest lives, and how to adapt our lifestyle according to the season we are in. With so many people feeling tired, ill and run-down, this timely guide is what everyone needs to read in order to live vibrant, happy and long lives." (Catalogue)
Modern Container Gardening: How To Create A Stylish Small-Space Garden Anywhere [hardback] / Palmer, Isabelle
"A beginner's guide to your very own little patch of green. Whether you have a roof terrace, a tiny balcony or just a window sill, there's no excuse not to do some gardening. In Modern Container Gardening, Isabelle Palmer shows just how easy it is to get started in the garden - and how to make the most of every little space. Modern Container Gardening is the perfect book for novice gardeners who are looking to make the most of the space that that they have. The chapters include the basics, how to make a garden in a day, one-pot wonders, window boxes and finishing touches. It contains a mix of small gardens, singular containers and window boxes, all of which are stylish and easy to manage. This is an accessible book for anyone looking to start gardening." (Catalogue)
The speedy vegetable garden / Diacono, Mark
"Typically, vegetable gardening is about the long view: peas sown in spring aren't harvested until summer, and tomatoes started indoors in February can't be eaten until July. But it's not true for all plants. Some things can be planted and eaten in weeks, days, even hours. The Speedy Vegetable Garden highlights more than 50 quick crops, with complete information on how to sow, grow, and harvest each plant, and sumptuous photography that provides inspiration and a visual guide for when to harvest. In addition to instructions for growing, it also provides recipes that highlight each crop's unique flavor, like Chickpea sprout hummus, stuffed tempura zucchini flowers, and a paella featuring calendula." (Catalogue)
When we're 64 : your guide to a great later life / Ansari, Louise "This book includes all the essentials on working longer, how to fund retirement, volunteering, where to live and what kind of house you'll need. Filled with expert advice and new evidence and tips on how to age well, When We're 64 is an eminently readable light-hearted look at how to plan and prepare for what could be the best years of your life." (Catalogue)
Knit shawls & wraps in 1 week : 30 quick patterns to keep you cozy in style / Greene, Marie "It's all about the layers in Marie Greene's new collection of 30 stylish, versatile shawls, wraps and cowls. Marie has created gorgeous shawls that knit up in as little as 1 week and wear like a dream. Easy to memorize and portable, these patterns range from voluminous wraps to cute cowls, making it easy to enjoy the satisfaction of a finished project or last-minute gift, even when your knitting time is limited." (Catalogue)
Weekend Makes - Crocheted Toys: 25 Quick and Easy Projects to Make [paperback] / Osmond, Emma "This new title in the Weekend Makes series presents 25 cute and colourful toys to crochet with love for young children and babies. Perfect for using up your remnants of yarn and quick to make, you'll be delighted with the results and so will your little ones. The essential tools and techniques section means that those new to crochet need not worry, these simple projects are achievable for all levels of ability." (Catalogue)
Laptops for seniors / Vandome, Nick "A clear and concise book to guide Seniors through the essentials when buying and using a Windows 10 laptop - all in easy steps, and in larger print for easier reading. Laptops are an excellent option for seniors: laptops' mobility means that they can be used anywhere, and with wireless technology, to surf the web and to keep in touch. Book jacket." (Catalogue)
My online privacy for seniors / Rich, Jason "
My Online Privacy for Seniors is an exceptionally easy and complete guide to protecting your privacy while you take advantage of the extraordinary resources available to you through the Internet and your mobile devices. You don't have to avoid today's amazing digital world: you can enrich your life, deepen your connections, and still keep yourself safe." (Catalogue)
