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Two months into the 2007 baseball season, novelist Jane Heller, an obsessed Yankee fan heartsick over their poor play, announced her intention to divorce the team, on grounds of mental cruelty, in the pages of the New York Times. Her words inflamed the passions of sports lovers across the country, a... More

Bestselling writer Jane Heller thought she'd found her dream man--until he turned out to be a "frequent flier," the term doctors and nurses use to refer to patients who land in the E.R. more often than the average person goes to Starbucks. Here, Jane shares her experiences of looking after her chron... More

“If you ever wanted to kill your sister, this is the novel for you…Delightful.” —PEOPLE “With the snappy style her readers have come to expect, Heller (Princess Charming; Crystal Clear) presents another breezy tale of modern women.” —PUBLISHERS WEEKLY Soap opera writer Deborah Peltz can handle any... More

In this New York Times–bestselling author’s “very funny novel,” a frustrated woman gets the ultimate makeover—by making an unwitting deal with devil (Library Journal). Florida real estate agent Barbara Chessner is down on her luck, up several dress sizes, drowning herself in Bloody Marys—and, wors... More

“Wildly inventive…Heller’s prose is quite funny and always engaging.” —PEOPLE “Fresh language, with singular energy…spirited, effortless entertainment.” —PUBLISHERS WEEKLY Stacey's acting career is on the rise, she can feel it. After leaving Cleveland for the glamour of Hollywood, she knows she's ... More

This hilarious romantic comedy is perfect for readers of Nancy Thayer and Mary Kay Andrews! The sequel to bestselling author Jane Heller’s much-loved novel Princess Charming. "A hilarious culinary comedy dripping with both romance and suspense that deliciously sends up the farm-to-table foodie pheno... More

What happens when a woman goes to Sedona to commune with New Age spirits and instead runs into the ex-husband she hasn’t seen in years? A suspenseful romantic comedy about finding love the second time around. No one craves order more than bean counter Crystal Goldstein. A partner at one of New York’... More

“A flat-out funny read.” —COSMOPOLITAN “Smart-alecky…outrageous.” —HOUSTON CHRONICLE Amy Sherman has it all—a two-bedroom Manhattan apartment, a great job as a publicity director at a major publishing house, and a romantic life that’s…less than robust, but two out of three isn’t bad. She's come a ... More

This tale of murder and mistaken identity in a Manhattan apartment building is “a rollicking and delectable read” by a New York Times-bestselling author (People). A teacher at a fancy Manhattan preschool, Nancy Stern spends her days cleaning spills, moderating bathroom breaks, and preventing that ... More

Three divorced friends—and one killer—set out to sea in the New York Times–bestselling author’s hilarious and “unforgettable” cruise-ship murder mystery (Booklist). Three best friends are on a Caribbean cruise for their latest vacation together. But the trip could be their last—unless they sort ou... More

When a golf club’s first single female member is murdered, spunky club wife Judy Mills takes a swing at sleuthing in this “witty, well-plotted” mystery (Publishers Weekly). Judy Price has it all: a handsome husband, a thriving career, and a landmark house on two sylvan acres. But when Judy is dow... More

After a market crash, a rich suburbanite turns to cleaning houses—and solving murders—in a “sexy and humorous” romp by a New York Times-bestselling author (Library Journal). What’s a woman to do when her husband loses everything in the stock market . . . then ditches her to go back to his first wi... More

'Jane Elliott's examination of the use of "narrative" within the broad context of social science inquiry is a must-read for both qualitative and quantitative researchers, novice and expert alike' - Journal of Advanced Nursing `This important book does an impressive job of synthesising a complex lit... More

The problem of corruption, however described, dates back thousands of years. Professionals working in areas such as development studies, economics and political studies, were the first to most actively analyse and publish on the topic of corruption and its negative impacts on economies, societies an... More

From The Road to Game of Thrones, across works as seemingly different as Gone Girl and Saw, literature, film, and television have become obsessed with the intersection of survival and choice. When the trapped rock-climber hero of 127 Hours is confronted with self-amputation or death, it is only a pa... More

Why are some regions and cities so good at attracting talented people, creating high-level knowledge, and producing exciting new ideas and innovations? What are the ingredients of success? Can innovative cities be created and stimulated, or do they just flourish by mere chance? This book analyses th... More

Fifty alluring eye-makeup recipes in a beautifully illustrated book, ideal for giving.In Love Those Eyes, Sarah Ellis and Elisa Mazzone bring you an array of gorgeous eye-makeup tutorials. These mouth-watering ideas will delight all the more when you apply them to your own eyes. As with any great re... More

This book is a study of the short story, one of the widest taught genres in English literature, from an innovative methodological perspective. Both liminality and the short story are well-researched phenomena, but the combination of both is not frequent. This book discusses the relevance of the conc... More

This is the first collection dedicated to the use of intersectionality as theory, framework and methodology in criminological research. It draws together contemporary British research to demonstrate the value of intersectionality theory in both familiar and innovative applications, including race, ... More

The need for children and young people to learn about violence against women and girls (VAWG) has been voiced since the late 1980s. This is the first ever book on educational work to prevent VAWG, providing the most comprehensive contribution to our knowledge and understanding in this area. By bri... More

In TESTAMENT FROM PRISON, Georgi Vins, a leader of the Soviet Reform Baptists, shares with us--through letters, essays, and poetry sent to the West--devastating evidence of the limitations of religious freedom in the U.S.S.R. today. But Vins, though still a prisoner, also offers a message of hope... More

Revised and extended to cover critical reflection and evaluation of information resources, this new edition of Critical Thinking Skills for Education Students is a practical and user-friendly text to help education students develop their understanding of critical analysis. It outlines the skills nee... More

International Perspectives of Festivals and Events addresses contemporary issues concerning the potential of festivals and events to produce economic, social, cultural and community benefits. Incorporating a range of international perspectives, the book provides the reader with a global look at curr... More

An increasing proportion of the world's poor is dependent on NGOs for the support the state cannot or will not provide, but little has been written to analyze or guide best management practice, which is so critical to their success. Managing for Change addresses the key operational issues facing NGO... More

In the last five years, Britain's criminal gangs have changed. Their members are younger than ever before, with children as young as six joining them. The tragic slaying of 11-year-old Rhys Jones in Liverpool in summer 2007 threw the issue into the media spotlight. Since then, it seems not a week go... More