Heart Conditions

Thirty-three-year-old publishing neophyte Alice Hammond is adrift. She'd like a new job, and Nick's departure leaves her not simply without something to hold but without an apartment - and pregnant, as well. Alice, orphaned since her teens, is accustomed to tackling crises alone, and she begins searching for a cheap apartment and an abortion clinic.At the clinic, Alice has a sudden change of heart, resolving to keep her baby and to conceal her pregnancy from family and friends until the last possible moment. Despite morning sickness, Alice manages to work and to pound Manhattan pavement for lodging without arousing the suspicion of those around her. When she finally reveals her condition, Alice's sister, Laura, calls her "naive and reckless," and nosy Aunt Louise asks, "Why do you do these things?" Ironically, encouragement comes only from her new beau and from Gram, Alice's demanding, curmudgeonly grandmother - a former Hollywood starlet who is now her temporary housemate. Gram's residence offers the comfort of concern, though the rent is the challenge of caring for Gram's weak heart, a condition exacerbated by her insatiable craving for hot fudge and ice cream. Now that Alice has found a roof (however temporary) and a new man (or did he find her?), she confronts the birth of Elizabeth and the return of Nick with the same courage and candor she brings to all her trials and triumphs.Sara Lewis has the rare ability to limn matter-of-fact events with an incandescence that quickly suggests that these are the most important of life's moments. With irreverent wit, a deft prose style that belies its depth, and characters whose behavior surprises even themselves, she delivers an astute, contemporary first novel about love, dependence, and life in the Big City.

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Romance

ABACUS +

But I Love You Anyway

Literature & Fiction

Contemporary

Abacus Fiction

GOOD FIRST FOOD MINI BOOK HUGGIES

Hamlyn

<p>Packed with spooky step-by-step projects for all the family to make and enjoy, including scary masks and ghoulish decorations, this title contains everything you need to make Halloween parties a howling success. The guide provides fun ideas for dressing up, face painting and party games in addition to warming and delicious recipes for a chilly Halloween night suitable for both adults and children.</p>

Halloween Fun and Food

Politics & Social Sciences

Social Sciences

Hamlyn; Octopus Publishing Group Limited

Kids In The Kitchen

INDEX BOOKS LTD.

Creme Brulee.

Don't compromise on taste - slow cooking allows ingredients to infuse, giving you a succulent meal that is full of flavour. Over 70 simple-to-prepare recipes feature in this book - just add the ingredients and go!

Slow Cooker

Cookbooks, Food & Wine

Introduction 6; Soups, starters and snacks 8; Hot and comforting soups, elegant starters and light meals; Including: Fresh Tomato and Almond Soup; Beetroot Gazpacho; Sage and Goats' Cheese Frittata; Fig, Mozzarella and Prosciutto Salad; Light and healthy 38; Low-fat, high- flavour recipes to keep you in great shape; Including: Griddled Tuna.

15-Minute Feasts : Great-Tasting Food in No Time

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<p>How to make creme brulee and different recipes</p>

Hamlyn, London

The Bread Book

Octopus Publishing Group

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