Amy Miller

‘Started this morning and didn’t stop until I finished! A beauty of a book!… Made me tear up on many occasions yet the book still had this amazing uplifting presence about it. Heart-warming and beautiful! Fabulous story and definitely worthy of more than 5 stars.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐, Goodreads reviewer You’ve seen me on the street. You’ve walked past my house, and pointed, and wondered. The cat lady. All on my own, with only my five cats to keep me company. Did no-one ever tell you that you can’t judge a book by its cover? Everyone in town knows Nancy Jones. She loves her cats. She loves her tumbledown house by the sea. She loves her job in the local school where she tries to help the children who need help the most. Nancy tries hard not to think about her past loves and where those led her… Nancy never shares her secrets – because some doors are better kept locked. But one day she accepts a cat-sitting request from a local woman, and at the woman’s house, Nancy sees a photograph, in a bright-red frame. A photograph that opens the door to her painful past… Soon Nancy doesn’t know what frightens her the most: letting her story out, or letting the rest of the world in. It’s impossible to find companionship without the risk of losing it. But can Nancy take that risk again? A heart-wrenching and heart-warming story of love lost and found, and of second chances, They Call Me the Cat Lady is perfect for fans of A Man Called Ove and Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine. Readers love They Call Me the Cat Lady! ‘Absolutely LOVED this book!!!’ Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars ‘Everyone has a story, everyone has struggles and hardships and a past full of heartache. It is not until we start peeling these layers away that we discover the story underneath the layers and it is for this reason that I absolutely loved this book.’ Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars ‘I loved everything about it – the story, writing style and characters. I also loved the cover of the book. It was so simple but perfect. I can't wait to read more books by the author.’ Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars ‘A heartwarming read that will pull on your heart strings …A story to touch the heart and soul.’ By the Letter Book Reviews ‘Grab a cup of tea (or glass of wine), a cozy shawl and a box of tissues… I love the whole story!’ NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars ‘Heart-wrenching. Beautifully written. A totally absorbing story.’ Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars ‘A beautiful story of personal forgiveness and hope.’ Plucked from the Stacks, 5 stars ‘A very touching, beautiful book.’ Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars ‘The cats weave in and out of this heart-warming tale… A powerful story. I loved it.’ Sheila Jeffries, author of The Boy with No Boots ‘I absolutely loved this book.’ Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars ‘I really loved this book! I was hooked by the blurb that fans of Eleanor Oliphant may enjoy it, and although it's a completely different kind of story, I still loved it.’ Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars ‘A delightful book, I could not put it down.’ Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars ‘This was a terrific story!’ Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars ‘A lovely, heart-warming story of a woman who has retreated into her shell following great personal tragedy and how she is able to finally accept her past and rediscover herself.’ Goodreads Reviewer

They Call Me the Cat Lady

January 1941: As Charlie Barton tiptoes silently out of the house one cold winter morning to go off and fight for his country, his wife Audrey is left to run the family bakery on her own. Times are tougher than ever, but at the Barton Bakery in Bournemouth, Audrey is determined as always to serve the town with love, loaves and cakes, even as the town is reeling from the struggles of the Blitz. Audrey’s brother William has returned from battle with serious wounds. His fiancé Elsie is waiting for wedding bells, but William is a changed man, and will her hopes be in vain? Bakery helper Maggie has her heart set on dashing officer George. But will George still want to marry her when he discovers the truth about her family? And Lily, Audrey’s stepsister, is struggling to raise her illegitimate baby and facing judgement from many in the town. The man who broke her heart returns with an offer, and Lily faces a hard decision about where her future lies. When disaster strikes the bakery, Audrey fears that everything she has worked for may be ruined. With her shop threatened and her family in turmoil, can she fight to save everything she holds dear? Wartime Brides and Wedding Cakes is a romantic and heart-warming tale of cakes and confetti, perfect for fans of Sheila Newberry, Nadine Dorries and Ellie Dean. What readers are saying about Wartime Brides and Wedding Cakes: ‘Heart-warming and emotional and a book that I didn't put down until I turned the last page. I couldn't help myself but devour this gorgeous story in one go.’ By the Letter Book Reviews, 5 stars ‘Full of emotion, sadness and plenty of laughter. I couldn’t put this book down and it kept me hooked until the very last page.’ Stardust Book Reviews, 5 stars ‘I whizzed through this book in two days. I was utterly engrossed… heart-warming saga at its best.’ Short Book and Scribes, 5 stars ‘Immensely entertaining and uplifting… I look forward immensely to catching up with these characters again in future!’ Novel Deelights, 5 stars ‘This is the first book I’ve ready by Amy Miller, and it will not be my last… I loved this book… a beautifully written book about continuing to live, even though there is a war going on around you. It is optimistic and a wonderful read.’ Kristin’s Novel Café, 5 stars ‘Heartbreaking yet heart-warming series… a touching story of family, friendship and love.’ Little Miss No Sleep, 5 stars ‘A lovely heart-warming book, full of emotion, sadness and laughter… uplifting… such a bitter sweet read... The story kept me hooked until the very last page.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ‘Heart-warming and heart-wrenching… I can't wait to read more in this series. It was a real page-turner. I couldn't put it down.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ‘Heartbreaking, heart-warming and utterly divine… a book which is destined to make you see life in a different light.’ The Writing Garnet, 5 stars ‘I was enchanted… wonderful… I am so looking forward to reading the next book in the series… 5 well deserved stars from me.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ‘There's so much to love about this story.’ The Well-Read Pirate Queen, 5 stars ‘The perfect blend of romance, family and intrigue, anyone who wants to relax with a cosy book will enjoy this one.’ The Help Meet Wife, 5 stars

Wartime Bakery

Wartime Brides and Wedding Cakes

"The Barton family bakery in Bournemouth has been at the heart of the town for generations: Audrey and Charlie Barton have never been rich, but their bread and cakes -- and their love and advice -- have enriched the lives of others in the town for many years. When war breaks out, it doesn't take long for trouble to arrive on the bakery doorstep."--[p.4] of cover.

A Wartime Family Saga Perfect for Cold Winter Nights

Heartaches and Christmas Cakes

Discusses the geography, history, government, people, and sights of Delaware.

Delaware

An introduction to the state of Idaho describes its geography, history, government, people, and economy.

Idaho

I didn’t think there was life after you, but you left me a gift on the day you died that changed everything for me… On the day Heidi’s husband, Johnny, died, he passed on a final token of his love – a precious photograph of his last moments. As Heidi pores over the image, she sees a busy street scene and a pavement full of strangers – but she has no idea what this last message from her beloved husband could mean. Heidi has spent her days – and her years – in her workshop, giving cherished old furniture a second chance. But there are some parts of Heidi’s own life that are beyond repair. Secrets that Heidi and Johnny kept throughout their long marriage. Things that they were never brave enough to speak about. All Heidi knows now is that this picture of her husband’s final moments is where she has to start looking for clues. When she visits the busy street from the photograph, she suddenly comes face to face with the person Johnny had been meeting that day – someone she herself has spent a lifetime longing to know. But is she ready for what they’ll tell her and how will the rest of her family react when she brings them home? The Day My Husband Left will make you cry, laugh, hope, and learn how to put the broken bits of your own life back together again. Perfect for readers who love Jojo Moyes, Susan Lewis and Ruth Hogan. What readers are saying about The Day My Husband Left: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A fabulous read… The storyline was emotional and reduced me to tears on several occasions… A wonderful, heart-warming, emotional and captivating read… I would highly recommend it, just don’t forget to keep the tissues handy!’ Stardust Book Reviews ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A beautifully written heartfelt read… Makes for a truly great story that will stay with you for a long time!’ Goodreads reviewer ‘What an amazing read… Unpredictable and moving… It is a difficult book to put down.’ Goodreads reviewer ‘An emotional, moving story. A book that drew me in from the beginning.’ NetGalley reviewer ‘A great read.’ Goodreads reviewer What readers are saying about Amy Miller: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I loved this book from the very first to the very last page.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘This is an amazing book. I loved it.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A heart-warming, relaxing and lovely book.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A truly fantastic, emotional and heart-warming story… If I could give this book more than five stars, I would. It deserves an entire constellation, that’s for sure!’ The Writing Garnet ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I absolutely loved every minute of it!… A truly heart-warming and uplifting story and I honestly can’t wait to read more.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A beautiful, beautiful story.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I couldn’t put this book down and it kept me hooked until the very last page.’ Stardust Book Reviews ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Beautifully written, heartfelt and also feel-good… I love reading stories likes this… It gives me a warm and fuzzy feeling inside.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Heart-warming and beautiful! Fabulous story and definitely worthy of more than five stars.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Wonderful… A book I literally could not put down… I loved every minute of it and I didn’t want it to end… A heartfelt and truly wonderful read. A story that you will easily lose yourself in.’ By the Letter Book Reviews ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A totally absorbing story.' Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A very touching, beautiful book.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I cannot recommend this book to you enough – I thought it was superb!’ Donna’s Book Blog ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I absolutely loved every minute of it!… A truly heart-warming and uplifting story and I honestly can’t wait to read more.’ Goodreads reviewer

An absolutely gripping and emotional page-turner

The Day My Husband Left

You've seen me on the street. You've walked past my house, and pointed, and wondered. The cat lady. All on my own, with only my five cats to keep me company. Did no-one ever tell you that you can't judge a book by its cover? Everyone in town knows Nancy Jones. She loves her cats. She loves her tumbledown house by the sea. She loves her job in the local school where she tries to help the children who need help the most. Nancy tries hard not to think about her past loves and where those led her... Nancy never shares her secrets - because some doors are better kept locked. But one day she accepts a cat-sitting request from a local woman, and at the woman's house, Nancy sees a photograph, in a bright-red frame. A photograph that opens the door to her painful past... Soon Nancy doesn't know what frightens her the most: letting her story out, or letting the rest of the world in. It's impossible to find companionship without the risk of losing it. But can Nancy take that risk again? A heart-wrenching and heart-warming story of love lost and found, and of second chances, They Call Me The Cat Lady is perfect for fans of A Man Called Ove and Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine. Readers love Amy Miller! 'Wonderful... I loved every minute of it and I didn't want it to end ... A heartfelt and truly wonderful read. A story that you will easily lose yourself in' By the Letter Book Reviews, 5 stars 'A truly fantastic, emotional and heartwarming story... If I could give this book more than 5 stars I would. It deserves the entire constellation that's for sure!' The Writing Garnet, 5 stars 'I absolutely loved every minute of it! A truly heart-warming and uplifting story and I honestly can't wait to read more.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

Coinciding with the "Sailor Chic" exhibition at the National Maritime Museum (NMM), this book explores naval identity, contemporary fashion, and masculinity in three essays and features newly commissioned art that fully illustrates the NMM’s uniform collection. Personal papers, diaries, fiction and other period artifacts combine with the images to demonstrate the significance of male fashion and uniform in forging a national, hierarchical, gendered identity in the 18th and 19th centuries.

British Naval Uniform, Masculinity and Contemporary Fashions, 1748-1857

Dressed to Kill

The series builds an extensive collection of high quality descriptions of languages around the world. Each volume offers a comprehensive grammatical description of a single language together with fully analyzed sample texts and, if appropriate, a word list and other relevant information which is available on the language in question. There are no restrictions as to language family or area, and although special attention is paid to hitherto undescribed languages, new and valuable treatments of better known languages are also included. No theoretical model is imposed on the authors; the only criterion is a high standard of scientific quality.

A Grammar of Jamul Tiipay

A detailed exploration of naval identity, period fashion and masculinity.

Dressed to Kill: British Naval Uniform, Masculinity and Contemporary Fas

Tips, Tricks and Guide to Pack Bags for New Moms

Ultimate New Moms Backpack

George Bryant

The Quechan people live along the lower part of the Colorado River in the United States. According to tradition, the Quechan and other Yuman people were created at the beginning of time, and their Creation myth explains how they came into existence, the origin of their environment, and the significance of their oldest traditions. The Creation myth forms the backdrop against which much of the tribe’s extensive oral literature may be understood. At one time there were almost as many different versions of the Quechan creation story as there were Quechan families. Now few people remember them. This volume, presented in the Quechan language with facing-column translation, provides three views of the origins of the Quechan people. One synthesizes narrator George Bryant’s childhood memories and later research. The second is based upon J. P. Harrington’s A Yuma Account of Origins (1908). The third provides a modern view of the origins of the Quechan, beginning with the migration from Asia to the New World and ending with the settlement of the Yuman tribes at their present locations. Publication of this book is made possible by the Institute of Museum and Library Services Native American / Native Hawaiian Museum Services Program grant number MN-00-13-0025-13. This collection is for the Quechan people and will also interest linguists, anthropologists, oral literature specialists, and anyone curious about Native American culture. This book is part of our World Oral Literature Series in conjunction with the World Oral Literature Project.

Three Views of the Origins of the Quechan People

Xiipúktan (First of All)

A heartbreaking World War Two family saga

Telegrams and Teacakes

A.M. Halpern

The Quechan are a Yuman people who have traditionally lived along the lower part of the Colorado River in California and Arizona. They are well known as warriors, artists, and traders, and they also have a rich oral tradition. The stories in this volume were told by tribal elders in the 1970s and early 1980s. The eleven narratives in this volume take place at the beginning of time and introduce the reader to a variety of traditional characters, including the infamous Coyote and also Kwayúu the giant, Old Lady Sanyuuxáv and her twin sons, and the Man Who Bothered Ants. This book makes a long-awaited contribution to the oral literature and mythology of the American Southwest, and its format and organization are of special interest. Narratives are presented in the original language and in the storytellers’ own words. A prosodically-motivated broken-line format captures the rhetorical structure and local organization of the oral delivery and calls attention to stylistic devices such as repetition and syntactic parallelism. Facing-page English translation provides a key to the original Quechan for the benefit of language learners. The stories are organized into "story complexes”, that is, clusters of narratives with overlapping topics, characters, and events, told from diverse perspectives. In presenting not just stories but story complexes, this volume captures the art of storytelling and illuminates the complexity and interconnectedness of an important body of oral literature. Stories from Quechan Oral Literature provides invaluable reading for anyone interested in Native American cultural heritage and oral traditions more generally.

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