New Releases by Rosie Smith

Lydia Delaney lives an unassuming life in the village of Alfriston, nestled along the south coast. With her dad Joe, who has dementia, her daughter Sass and her dear old shih tzu, Gus, she believes this is her lot. Running a thriving therapy practice of eclectic clients, there is very little time for love. Not that she wants it. A sticky divorce put paid to that. Until an intriguing email from a Mr Marrow changes her life forever. Jed Harrison, an alcoholic and unapologetic rock star lives an altogether different life. Running from the demons of his past, he finds his escape in the company of booze and women. Living a life of fame and fortune, he''s unstoppable. But one fateful day in The Grand Hotel in Brighton changes everything. Reluctantly recuperating in Alfriston, Jed finds surprising new friendships and, at last, a love that neither he nor Lydia ever dreamed possible. However, an unwelcome visitor with roots closer to home threatens to turn their lives upside down. Jed knows only one way to deal with problems, but it''s not Lydia''s way. Will his hopes for a future be dashed when Lydia leaves for Tuscany? Can an unwitting liaison with a stranger in Lucca test Lydia''s loyalty to the life she''s left behind? A comeback concert and the greatest gift Lydia could ever receive hang in the balance. For a therapist and a rock star, can there ever really be a happy ending? A story of love, hilarity, loss, healing, forgiveness and second chances.

Delving into how institutions of justice, as well as public expressions of justice, such as rage and grief, are played out in the media, Smith helps us understand how this represents a shift away from historical community displays of punishment towards a media sanitised public engagement with the implementation of control and justice.

On my first day, I will meet new friends and learn new things... What about you? Whether big or small, feathered or furry, the first day of school can be a lot of fun! Beautifully illustrated with delightful animals, My First Day at School captures the fun of learning and making new friends at school.

Danny da Vinci and his best friend Mick Angelo are adventurers -- artistic adventurers -- who share a passion for painting and sculpture. Together the young artists meet the very important Duke of Milan, who in The Giant Horse of Milan commissions Danny''s Uncle Leo to produce a marble statue of himself -- with unexpected results. In The Flying Machine of Lombardy, the Duke issues a challenge to create a flying machine, and in The Secret of the Mona Lisa, Danny and Mick want to enter the art exhibition that the Duke holds every year, and surprisingly it is Danny''s sister Lisa who inspires them. Created by talented duo Rosie Smith and Bruce Whatley, this clever and funny collection celebrates the extraordinary artistic genius of Leonardo da Vinci. Full-colour illustrated picture book This is the paperback edition Includes three books: The Secret of the Mona Lisa, The Flying Machine of Lombardy and The Giant Horse of Milan Rosie Smith and Bruce Whatley are the authors. Bruce Whatley is the illustrator.

Whether big or small, feathered or furry, dads always know how to make us laugh. My dads the coolest because he is fun and crazy about me... what about yours?

From talented duo Rosie Smith and Bruce Whatley comes a fresh and funny book that celebrates the extraordinary artistic genius of Leonardo da Vinci. Danny da Vinci and his best friend Mick Angelo are adventurers - artistic adventurers - who share a passion for painting and sculpture.Every year the Duke of Milan holds an art exhibition, and this year the Duke has asked Danny''s Uncle Leo to paint his portrait.Danny and Mick want to enter something in the exhibition too, something special. Danny''s sister Lisa has an idea, but why should they listen to her? She''s such a moaner!Ages: 8+

On my first day, I will meet new friends and learn new things... What about you? Whether big or small, feathered or furry, the first day of school can be a lot of fun! Beautifully illustrated with delightful animals, My First Day at School captures the fun of learning and making new friends at school.

Animals describe the reasons their mum is special, including giving hugs, taking them to school, teaching them to dance and making bathtime fun.

Heartwarming illustrations capture the fun-loving bond between mother and childfrom big, cosy bear hugs to bathing elephants. Whether big or small, feathered or furry, mums always know how to make us feel special.

To understand the concept of the Magic Car Wash, think Transformers meets Cars! In the town of Tyre Flats, Kit the mechanic has a magical car wash, where vehicles mix and match fronts and ends to become superheroes. Book 2: It''s Red''s birthday and he is now old enough to attend his first fire. But when Mrs Bunn''s bakery is threatened by fire, it''s Maggie the racing car who helps Red. Will Red ever be brave enough to face a fire on his own?

The wily goose tries to steal a valuable statue which the Professor is sending to the museum. Lucky Detective Donut is on the case. A spoof on "The Maltese Falcon".

An A-to-Z race for a buried treasure finds such characters as Anteater the archer, Big Brown Bear, and Camel in the middle of an adventure that is part alphabet fantasy and part guessing game that encourages readers to search for hidden letters.