Cathy: 1996 books

New beginnings are in full bloom... Tilly Parker needs a fresh start, fresh air and a fresh attitude if she is ever to move on with her life. As she seeks out peace and quiet in a new town, taking on a plot at Ivy Lane allotments seems like the perfect place to hide away. But the friendly...

 Faithful Cathy readers count on their cartoon heroine to tell it like it is, whether the subject's relationships, parental responsibilities, or shopping. In Shop Till You Drop, Then Sit Down and Buy Shoes, readers will find Cathy's words of wisdom on the joys and woes of shopping and fashion.

Cathy has been woman's best friend in matters of love, food, and shopping, although maybe not always in that order! Here is a collection for the frazzled modern woman who is forever plagued by the innate love of chocolate, and who is constantly in search of at least a semi-decent romance in the midst of career demands and parents who always have advice.

A brand new collection of state-of-the-art talent management techniques   Breakthrough talent management techniques! 5 authoritative books bring together the state-of-the-art in finding, growing, and keeping world-class people!   Talent is everything — and finding,...

If pain relief is what you need, you have the right book. There is something here for anyone who needs emotional support. Our world is in upheaval, and we are feeling the effects. The result? We feel overwhelmed, anxious, one day up and the next day down. If this sounds familiar to you, then this...

When childhood sweethearts are reunited, will the same sparks fly? Cathy Woodman's The Boy Next Door is a funny and poignant story of how love can blossom when you least expect it. The perfect read for fans of Jo Thomas and Trisha Ashley. 'Cathy Woodman is a real find' - Jill Mansell Terri...

"What goes on in these four walls is none of their concern, shut your mouth and keep it shut is what you need to learn..." Mumb: a personal exploration of the dark side of motherhood and what it means to be a woman. "To read Mumb is to sit at a rickety northern kitchen table with an...

Sometimes the life you want isn't the one you need... Freya Moorcroft has wild red hair, mischievous green eyes, a warm smile and a heart of gold. She's been happy working at the café round the corner from Ivy Lane allotments and her romance with her new boyfriend is going well, she thinks,...

Cathy Lee Phillips blends her background in the United Methodist Church with humor, warmth and a distinctive southern flair as she celebrates the touch of the Divine in the ordinary things of life. God's presence fills each moment of our lives -- the joyful as well as the painful. Whether in the humorous...

Sometimes you need to escape the spotlight to find yourself... Nina always dreamed of being a star. Unfortunately, her agent thinks she's more girl-next-door than leading lady and her acting career isn't going quite as planned. Then, after a series of very public mistakes and on the run from...

What's your recipe for happiness? Verity never thought she'd fall out of love with cooking...that is until her best friend passed away, taking their shared passion with her. And now it looks like Verity's career and love life might soon follow suit. Desperate to escape her problems, Verity...

One dream house. Two possible futures. One big risk. Thirty-something Sophie Stone's life is safe and predictable, which is just the way she likes it. But when a mysterious benefactor leaves her an inheritance, Sophie has to accept that change is in the air. There is just one big catch: in...

Secrets, surprises and second chances are all on the menu... Out of work and a little desperate, Rosie Featherstone jumps at the chance to help her beloved Italian grandmother at the Lemon Tree Café - a little slice of Italy in the country. Surrounded by the rich scent of espresso,...

Early Childhood educational research is a constantly evolving field. This book brings together Cathy Nutbrown’s considerable knowledge and expertise in the field, to deliver a comprehensive and critical overview of national and international research. The strengths of various types of research,...