Essential reading for those whose life has been-or may yet be-touched by adoption, and for anyone wanting to better understand its story.

Twenty years ago, Carol Atherton and her husband, Matthew stood together on the doorstep of a suburban house waiting to meet the small, red-headed toddler who would soon be woven into the fabric of their lives. But that moment was only one of many thresholds they crossed on their journey to becoming adoptive parents…

So Many Ways to Belong is the handhold Carol wishes she’d had two decades ago, when doubt and uncertainty shadowed every step. Honest and illuminating, it tells both a deeply personal story and the larger story of adoption itself-challenging stereotypes, exploding myths, and examining what it truly means to build a family.

It is an empathetic exploration of belonging, identity and our very human need for rootedness: to know who we are, where we’ve come from, and how we fit in.

Not Just a Period is your essential handbook for taking control of your health and living in harmony with your body.

In this definitive guide, bestselling author and women's health expert Dr Hazel Wallace goes beyond periods to show how your hormones influence almost every aspect of your wellbeing. Whether you’re looking to boost your energy, improve your sleep, or simply understand your body better, Dr Hazel provides the science-backed toolkit you need to thrive.

Through key health pillars of nutrition, movement, sleep, mood, libido, breast health, and even skin and hair, you’ll learn how to work with your biology, and in tune with your cycle. Covering everything from the way your metabolism may shift throughout the month to changes in your immunity and gut health, Not Just a Period reveals how to:

• Navigate mood and libido changes with confidence and self-compassion
• Optimize your nutrition and exercise regime, wherever you are in your cycle
• Have better periods and more energy, all month long
• Spot red flags and advocate for your health in a medical system that often overlooks women.

'Your crash course in understanding women's bodies . . . and finally dragging period stigma to its well-deserved grave!' – Dr Karan Rajan, author of This Book May Save Your Life

'A game-changing practical resource for understanding your cycle and your health' – Cherry Healey, author of Letters to My Fanny

'I wish I’d had this book when I was pregnant.' Charlotte Stirling-Reed

Megan Rossiter is the founder of The Birth-ed Method, the inclusive antenatal course which has supported tens of thousands of families through their birth journeys. Now, in Birth Power, Megan brings together her years of experience to offer a nuanced, expert, judgement-free roadmap to giving birth, your way.

A truly refreshing perspective on birth in a modern world, this book features:

• A clear explanation of what happens in your body and brain during late pregnancy, labour and birth, joining the dots between the physical and the emotional for a truly holistic understanding of how birth works.
• A balanced guide to your birth choices, from medication-free home births to managing pain and interventions within hospital settings.
• An introduction to the maternity healthcare system and how data is presented, giving you the tools to feel confident in your decision making.
• Practical techniques to build self-trust and confidence so you are able to navigate birthing in a modern world with ease.
• Expert, supportive advice on what to do if the birth experience you hope for doesn’t work out as planned.
• Real birth stories that reflect the diversity of experiences you may go on to have.

Compassionate, honest and endlessly fascinating, Birth Power is a must-read for all parents-to-be.

Motherhood changes everything.

The physical and mental challenges mothers experience from the day their baby is born can stretch far into the decades beyond – and, so often, the support we need is lacking when we need it most.

In this groundbreaking guide, Dr Punam Krishan pairs her medical expertise with her own experiences as a mum to support you through every stage of the journey. From the overwhelming first weeks and months, to finding time for your own wellbeing when you have a toddler, all the way to navigating the teen years while dealing with your own fluctuating hormones throughout peri/menopause, Punam shows you how to:

– ground yourself amidst the chaos
– manage changes to your body and identity
– navigate shifting relationships
– and even advocate for yourself at the doctor’s office

Through eye-opening statistics, restorative exercises, and reassuring advice, Punam empowers you with real talk and realistic solutions to reclaim your health, your voice, and yourself.

Meet the women throughout history who, quite literally, came before us.

From the host of award-winning History Hit podcast Betwixt the Sheets.

'Flicking excellent . . . Kate Lister is a goddess.' DR LUCY WORSLEY

'This eye-opening account of how women's pleasure has been controlled throught time is thought provoking and intrepid…an excellent, spiky book.' TELEGRAPH

'Unique, brilliant, gripping and unforgettable.' PROF KATE WILLIAMS

There is a common misconception that before modern day feminism, women throughout history simply lay back and thought of England or their respective place of origin; that the modern ‘sex positive’ movement is a radical break from the past. But women demanding better sex did not arrive with free love or the Rampant Rabbit. It has been a very long fight indeed.

From Ancient Mesopotamian sex goddesses to the contraceptive pill, Kate Lister takes us through history to show us how women’s sexual pleasure was controlled, understood and thoroughly, thoroughly enjoyed.

For decades, three vital hormones in the female body, progesterone, estrogen and testosterone, have been misunderstood, dismissed and feared. Their critical roles in improving function of women's brains, bones, hearts and long-term health have been ignored.

Confusion between natural, body identical hormones and synthetic, chemically altered 'hormones' has distorted medical guidelines and shaped media narratives. The result? Countless women struggling with hormone imbalances left untreated, misdiagnosed or told to take antidepressants and other medications instead of being prescribed the hormones their bodies are lacking.

In this bold, evidence-based book, leading doctor and women's hormone specialist Dr Louise Newson exposes the uncomfortable truth behind medicine's blindness and complacency, revealing how women's suffering has been normalised for generations. Drawing on powerful medical history, science and decades of clinical experience, she dismantles myths around menopause, HRT and so-called 'sex hormones', and gives women the knowledge that has been withheld for too long.

The Power of Hormones exposes why so many people have been let down and continue to be failed by outdated medicine. Passionate, empowering and refreshingly honest, the book shows how understanding and restoring hormonal balance can transform quality of life as well as future health.

Testimonials for Dr Louise Newson:

'You changed my life for the better! Your care and devotion to the women you help is outstanding.'

'You have saved countless women's lives with your team's dedication and help, enabling all of us women to live our best lives.'

'I honestly believe I wouldn't be here today if it wasn't for you and I'll always be grateful for that.'

'I couldn't think of anyone more qualified to write this book' Trinny Woodall

'Sarah Jossel is THE beauty editor everyone trusts' Bobbi Brown

'Sarah Jossel is a beauty encyclopaedia . . . an industry icon and a true, trusted pro' Jamie Genevieve, founder of Vieve

Your backstage pass to the beauty secrets that actually work

If you've ever fallen down a 2am Google spiral – searching, 'How do I fix my skin?' – this book is for you. This is an unfiltered diary from a beauty editor who's tried every product, figured out what's worth the hype and made the mistakes so you don't have to.

Drawing on my LBB (Little Beauty Book) of world-class experts and A-list celebrities, in these pages I cut through the myths and the marketing fluff to tell you what's worth it – and where to save your money. I share my personal breakthroughs, including how I finally ended my bad-skin days, as well as my biggest beauty regrets. Put. The. Tweezers. Down.

Each chapter is packed with judgment-free advice, laugh-out-loud honesty and practical wisdom you can actually use. From cheat sheet glossaries to answering letters from tricky teens, new mums, menopause and beyond, I'm here to help you feel your absolute best in your own skin, at any age or stage of life.

Diary of a Beauty Editor is for anyone who has ever stared in the mirror and thought, 'Where do I even start?' Get ready to look at yourself, and your beauty routine, in a whole new light.

Most pregnant women are told: “Don’t worry – eat whatever you normally eat. Your baby will get what he needs from you.” But science tells a different story: your diet during pregnancy shapes your baby’s brain, body, and health for life. And somehow, no one has told you the rules – until now.

When biochemist Jessie Inchauspé became pregnant, she sifted through hundreds of studies and uncovered striking research: choline, DHA, protein and glucose are four key nutrients that influence a baby’s development in the womb; yet most women don’t get nearly enough of the first three-and too much of the fourth. And the effects can last a lifetime.

In 9 Months That Count Forever, Jessie reveals science-based hacks to optimise these four nutrients, and help give your baby a stronger foundation for life. These principles can:

– Support your baby’s brain development, cognitive growth, and emotional resilience
– Lower the risk of asthma, allergies, and diabetes later in life
– Influence your baby’s body composition, organ function, and long-term metabolism

Complete with guidance on supplements, nausea, labour, breastfeeding, as well as meal plans and recipes, 9 Months That Count Forever also shares Jessie’s deeply honest account of her own pregnancy journey, offering support and reassurance through these crucial months.

This landmark book reveals the extraordinary power mothers hold during pregnancy-and is an essential companion for every parent-to-be.

What comes to mind when you picture your older self?

For too long, social media and the fitness industry have prioritised aesthetics over our health. Every year, we are bombarded with the message to ‘train for our bikini body’, warping our relationship with exercise and flooding us with misinformation. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed, or worse, give up on your fitness journey altogether.

When Elizabeth Davies wet herself during an exercise class, she realised she knew next to nothing about her body. Ditching her law career to become a personal trainer meant she discovered some real home truths along the way. Like learning that muscle mass decreases by approximately 3-8% per decade after the age of thirty, or that osteoporosis affects one in three women over the age of 50 worldwide.

Finding the best products to fight wrinkles might make you look younger, but they won’t protect your muscles or your bone density. And what about mobility? Your pelvic floor? Your heart?

Introducing Training For Your Old Lady Body: learn how to move your body now in a way that sets you up to stay strong, active, independent and resilient as you grow older.

This is not a six-week bikini body transformation. It’s a way of training for life.