Sarah Smith Livres

Take a walk with Sarah Smith as she recounts her journey with her dad in his fight against dementia. Learn of his achievements in earlier life, and the lengths she and the staff at Erskine Glasgow went to in caring for him as he made his way home.

Gentle Parenting is mainstream, accessible and backed by science. It is parenting with empathy, respect, understanding and boundaries. In The Gentle Parenting Book, Sarah Ockwell-Smith provides a trustworthy combination of 'what to expect' type information and gentle parenting solutions to the most common challenges faced by parents of young children. Sarah addresses a wide variety of topics including: coping with crying babies; introducing solid foods and creating healthy eating habits; potty training; starting nursery; starting school; coping with homework; coping with bullying; sibling rivalry; tantrums; whining; sulking; aggressive behaviour and much more. In addition the book provides much needed comprehensive information on how to change to a more gentle parenting style for those parents who may have previously been using a more authoritarian style.

Baby Penguin has lost his mommy, and searches all over for her. There are lots of other animals around but none of them turn out to be Mom.... Follow Baby Penguin's adventure in this cute and colorful book with touch-and-feel surprises on every spread.

Set against the backdrop of 1912 America, a young white concert pianist embarks on a journey to uncover her family's hidden racial identity after suspecting her grandfather may be black. As she travels on a grand ship, her quest for truth becomes perilous when disaster strikes. The narrative explores themes of identity, race, and the complexities of family ties, revealing a more nuanced America than she ever imagined. Ultimately, she must confront the realities that challenge her understanding of herself and her loved ones.

In this true story, the names of the living have been changed to protect the innocent. Those dead can't hit back.At the age of fourteen I became addicted to amphetamine and for the next twenty years took up to 100 tablets a day. Drugs led me into a bizarre life of crime and lunacy. As my addiction took its toll I fell from being a wealthy playboy with everything money could buy to living in the Salvation Army Missions, ending up on the streets with the winos for over five years. Why did all this happen to me? Looking at young children today I wonder if some of them are just a few years away from a similar roller coaster hell-ride. What distinguishes them from the others, the normal children?

Do you want to raise a well-behaved, happy child but feel that common forms of discipline used today, which focus on rewarding, excluding or punishing children, don't work for your family? In The Gentle Discipline Book, Sarah Ockwell-Smith debunks many commonly held beliefs about punishment and motivation, and provides an alternative approach that will empower you to discipline your child in an effective way and with respect. Gentle discipline is not about mollycoddling your child or being a pushover - it means understanding your child, having realistic expectations of them, and responding to their misbehaviour appropriately. It focuses on teaching and learning, not punishment or rewarding. In her trademark practical style, Sarah offers solutions for coping with the most common discipline challenges, including: - whining and sulking - aggressive and destructive behaviour - not listening and refusal to do things - rudeness and backchat - sibling rivalry - lying - swearing - low self-esteem and a lack of self-confidence The advice is appropriate to a wide range of ages, from toddler to teenager, and, if you have been using more traditional form of discipline, it will give you the tools - and the confidence - to change to a more mindful approach.

The protagonist grapples with unresolved feelings for Wes Paulsen, who abruptly left her after a blissful relationship. Devastated, she channels her pain into her art, leading to a successful career. Just as she begins to move on, Wes reappears on the anniversary of their first meeting, determined to rekindle their romance. Faced with his efforts to win her back, she struggles between her hardened heart and lingering love, questioning whether she can truly resist him this time.

A collection of new and traditional nursery rhymes.

In the burgeoning industrial city of Glasgow in 1817 Jean Campbell a young, deaf woman is witnessed throwing a child into the River Clyde from the Old Bridge. No evidence is yielded from the river. Unable to communicate with their silent prisoner, the authorities move Jean to the decaying Edinburgh Tolbooth in order to prise the story from her. The High Court calls in Robert Kinniburgh, a talented teacher from the Deaf & Dumb Institution, in the hope that he will interpret for them and determine if Jean is fit for trial. If found guilty she faces one of two fates; death by hanging or incarceration in an insane asylum. Through a process of trial and error, Robert and Jean manage to find a rudimentary way of communicating with each other. As Robert gains her trust, Jean confides in him, and Robert begins to uncover the truth, moving uneasily from interpreter to investigator, determined to clear her name before it is too late

The Gentle Sleep Book offers gentle, no-tears, sleep solutions for exhausted parents of newborns to five-year-olds.

Having a second baby is often a vastly different experience from the first, yet the unique challenges it presents are frequently overlooked. In this insightful guide, Sarah Ockwell-Smith helps parents navigate the journey of expanding their family, offering practical tips and a reassuring tone. The book addresses essential questions, starting with when to add another child, and delves into the specific issues surrounding a second pregnancy and birth. It covers common concerns about sibling dynamics, including how to prepare your firstborn for the arrival of a new sibling, and provides strategies for managing the practicalities of life with two young children. Drawing from her own experiences and those of other parents, Ockwell-Smith discusses the emotional landscape parents may encounter. The guide also incorporates scientific insights on topics like child spacing and the differences between first and second births. With a blend of practicality and encouragement, this book equips parents with the knowledge and confidence to embrace the challenges ahead, fostering a sense of excitement for their growing family.

"Truly mesmerizing." MILWAUKEE JOURNAL New England, 1887. The millionaire William Knight is brutally murdered and the only witness is his grandchild, Richard, who himself disappears, and is presumed dead. Eighteen years later, Richard is "recognized" in Switzerland in the person of Alexander von Reisden, and William Knight's only son, Gilbert, is convinced that this man is the long lost child. Reisden, himself, has no memory of any childhood, and his own growing obsession with finding the real Richard is leading him closer to a shattering thruth. And to a killer, still at large.... "A most satisfying tale." NEW YORK DAILY NEWS A NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOK

In this finger-licking good rom-com, two is the perfect number of cooks in the kitchen.Nikki DiMarco knew life wouldn’t be all sunshine and coconuts when she quit her dream job to help her mom serve up mouthwatering Filipino dishes to hungry beach goers, but she didn’t expect the Maui food truck scene to be so eat-or-be-eaten—or the competition to be so smoking hot.But Tiva’s Filipina Kusina has faced bigger road bumps than the arrival of Callum James. Nikki doesn’t care how delectable the British food truck owner is—he rudely set up shop next to her coveted beach parking spot. He’s stealing her customers and fanning the flames of a public feud that makes her see sparks. The solution? Let the upcoming Maui Food Festival decide their fate. Winner keeps the spot. Loser pounds sand. But the longer their rivalry simmers, the more Nikki starts to see a different side of Callum…a sweet, protective side. Is she brave enough to call a truce? Or will trusting Callum with her heart mean jumping from the frying pan into the fire?

SHORTLISTED FOR THE LA TIMES BOOK PRIZE For fans of Where the Crawdads Sing and On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous, a richly atmospheric debut about lost innocence and rural America... 'Remarkable. This novel reads like a miracle' NPR 'Brimming with longing, with heartbreak' New York Times Jude is popular, beautiful, wealthier than most in Deep Valley. Cindy is Jude's neighbour - younger, poorer, a kid from the kind of family everyone knows will come to no good. Jude is black and Cindy is white. One summer, Jude disappears. Search parties go out but come back empty-handed and strangely pleased. Jude thought she was better than everyone else. Look at her now. Meanwhile Cindy is performing a vanishing act of her own. She is slipping out of her old life and into someone else's. She is becoming Jude... 'Lyrical, sexy, humane, and just a total pleasure to read' Elif Batuman, author of The Idiot 'One of the most exquisitely written books I've read in a long time. A haunting novel about craving escape so badly you're willing to erase yourself, by a writer I would follow anywhere' Julie Buntin, author of Marlena

Nothing like a rocky start between enemy coworkers stuck together on location to prove that love isn't just a ploy for ratings—it's a force of nature. Alia Dunn has finally gotten her big break. After years of working her way up at TV's top outdoor travel channel, she gets the green light from network executives to bring her dream project to life: produce a series about Utah's national parks. It's a touching tribute to her late apong, who sparked Alia's passion for travel and the outdoors as a kid. Alia is thrilled—until she meets her newest crew member, Drew Irons. The same Drew she had the most amazing first date with two weeks ago—who then ghosted her. The same Drew who has the most deliciously thick forearms and who loves second-guessing her every move on set in front of the entire crew. It's not long before the tension between them turns hotter than the Utah desert in the dead of summer, and their steamy encounters lead to major feelings. But when the series host goes rogue one too many times, jeopardizing the entire shoot, Alia realizes that she'll need to organize one hell of a coup to save her show—and she'll need Drew's help to do it. It's the riskiest move she's ever made. If she pulls it off, she'll end up with a hit series and her dream guy . . . but if it all goes wrong, she could lose both.

When a baker meets the bookshop owner of her dreams, and he turns into her nemesis, they’ll both have to read between the lines to avoid a career-ending recipe for disaster.Max Boyson looks good...from a distance. But up close and personal, the tattooed hottie Joelle Prima has been crushing on for the past year and half has turned into the prime example of why you shouldn’t judge a book by his delectable cover. When she first learned about the massive renovation to the building they share, Joelle imagined that temporarily combining her Filipino bakery with Max’s neighboring bookstore would be the perfect opening chapter to their happily ever after. In her fantasies they fed each other bibingka and pandesal while discussing Jane Austen and cooing over her pet hamster, Pumpkin. Reality, however...is quite different. Her gallant prince turned out to be a stubborn toad who snaps at her in front of customers, dries his sweaty gym clothes in her oven, and routinely helps himself to the yummy pastries in her display case without asking. But beneath Max’s grumpy glares, Joelle senses a rising heat—and a softening heart. And when they discover the real reason for the renovation, they’ll have to put both their business senses and their feelings for each other to the test.

Two graduate students, not alike in dignity. Joe Roper is a poor boy from Vermont, an aspiring Shakespeare biographer, who's found a letter from William Shakespeare--saying he didn't write the plays. Posy's a Hollywood producer's daughter from Harvard. She's never met a high concept she didn't like, and she likes this one.Posy wants to expose Shakespeare as a fraud and make the movie. Joe wants to save Shakespeare.The two literary sleuths head for London to prove their clashing theories. But they find themselves in a world where the London Eye looks out over Shakespeare's city, Hollywood producers rub elbows with Elizabethan spies, and mystery shadows the heart of Westminster Abbey and the lanes of rural England.And Joe and Posy find that, when you start chasing Shakespeares, what you find is not only who he was, but who you are, and how far you're willing to go...

A nine-year-old boy named Eric Halfbee finds his ordinary life disrupted when an elf named Loki appears. Along with his sister Jessica, he embarks on a journey to the whimsical world of Ellyon, which is under siege from the menacing Ghillie Dhu. As the Light Elves and Dark Elves prepare for confrontation, Eric must navigate the challenges of this magical realm to help restore peace. Over four books, readers will join the siblings on their adventures filled with laughter, danger, and self-discovery in a captivating fantasy setting.

The book features a diverse collection of Free-Form, Haiku, and Sonnet poetry, each inspired by daily diary questions that encourage introspection. Through these poetic reflections, the author explores life experiences, personal worldview, and the profound quest for meaning in life. This unique approach invites readers to engage deeply with their own thoughts and feelings, making it a contemplative journey through the art of poetry.

The strongest love is a Mother's Love. This is a poetic journey through the course of First Love, of a relationship growing, and of the relationship stalling. It's a brief synopsis in verse of how Love is found, how Love grows, and how Love is lost. But most of all, it tells how a Mother's Love is forever!

Reading this compact collection of poems is like taking a serene stroll through the seasons and being cloaked in the rich fabric of colour, emotion and sensations evoked by the weather in its ever-changing forms. From the soothing sound of rain to the chilling excitement of snow or a simple day at the beach in the comfort of summer's warmth, each poem touches upon the feelings evoked at different times of the year. Feelings of love, happiness, wistfulness and even sadness are explored within the metaphorical context of each verdant season.This heart-warming compilation of poems is Sarah Smith's very personal reflection on her relationship with the seasons. It is also an ode to the beauty of the human spirit when it is connected with the simple joys of nature and the weather. Best enjoyed with fingers wrapped around a warm drink and feet tucked in a cosy blanket.

Vor drei Jahren sind sie in Boston gemeinsam in einen Zug gestiegen: der rätselhafte, schwermütige Alexander Reisden und die schöne Perdita Halley. Und obwohl damals eine gemeinsame Zukunft für sie möglich schien, ist diese wieder in weite Ferne gerückt. Perdita studiert Musik am Pariser Konservatorium, und eine Heirat wäre mit der Weiterführung ihrer künstlerischen Karriere unvereinbar. Doch ihre Leidenschaft füreinander lässt sich nicht verleugnen. Sie droht die beiden geradewegs in eine Tragödie zu führen . . . Zur gleichen Zeit wird eine Tote aus der Seine gezogen. In ihrer Tasche findet man eine Visitenkarte des Barons von Reisden. Bald darauf beginnt ein offenbar Wahnsinniger, Reisden und Perdita zu verfolgen. Und der unablässig fallende Regen kündigt das große Hochwasser von Paris an, doch noch erkennt niemand die Zeichen. »Das brillante zweite Buch der Trilogie ... Sarah Smith gelingt eine mitreißende, faszinierende Schilderung der großen Flut von Paris. Das zentrale Thema dieses großartigen Romans ist das Recht zu sehen - und das, was man sieht, fühlt und weiß, auch auszudrücken.«(San Francisco Chronicle)

Předchází: Záhadné dědictví Baron Alexander von Reisden, profesor pařížské Sorbony, má záhadnou minulost. To je také jedna z příčin, proč se brání vztahu s mladičkou klavíristkou Perditou. Nakonec však nad ní přebírá jakýsi patronát, jenž jí umožní další hudební vzdělání na pařížské konzervatoři, a stane se jejím milencem. Příběh jejich lásky prolíná snahami tehdejších francouzských žen vystoupit ze stínu manželů a vykročit na vlastní uměleckou dráhu.

Je zavlečen do hledání skutečného Richarda Knighta, do hledání sebe sama. Začal mít nejisté a nejasné pocity něčeho známého... Jeho minulost je nejasná, proto jej posedlost najít Richarda vede stále blíže k nebezpečné pravdě. A vrah je stále na svobodě...

An eccentric Count who runs a famous Paris horror theatre, cursed with unexpected death . . . A beautiful young heiress and aspiring leading lady who just might be involved in the dark arts . . . An enigmatic gentleman whose shadowed past will at last be exposed. Their fates and hidden agendas intertwine in Sarah Smith’s compelling novel of an ancient house, dark arts, and love gone wrong–a murderous tale unfolding in the shadow of the guillotine. . . .

Zeeman Peter Blake monstert aan op een schip dat al snel na vertrek veel te zwaar beladen blijkt te zijn. Hier blijkt de reder meer van te weten. Vanaf ca. 15 jaar.

In het Parijs anno 1910 raken een blinde Amerikaanse pianiste en een Oostenrijkse baron betrokken bij de moord op een prostituee en schilderijenvervalsingen.

Een scheikundige die rond 1905 voor een congres naar Amerika zal reizen, wordt vlak voor de reis in Zwitserland herkend als Richard Knight, het kind dat verdween nadat het als enige getuige was van de moord op zijn Amerikaanse grootvader.

Autobiografisch relaas van een Britse vrouw, die als studente door een barman wordt wijsgemaakt dat ze gevaar loopt door de IRA te worden geliquideerd en daarop met hem een leven begint van op de vlucht zijn, ontbering en onzekerheid dat tien jaar duurt.