Knížka vtipných aforismů a definic zákonitostí rodičovské praxe, jejímž autorem je otec, který se pečlivě stará o dvě děti. Zákony matky Murphyovej pomáhajú ľahšie prijať úděl rodičovstva a vyrovnať sa s nedokonalosťou vlastných potomkov. Pri všetkom humore a autorskej nadsázke poskytuje kniha aj dobré a prakticky použiteľné rady.
Od té doby, kam až lidská paměť sahá, bývají babičky pověřovány hlídáním dětí, zatímco rodiče si užívají večer ve městě... nebo na Kanárských ostrovech. Nyní však babičkám v úzkých přichází na pomoc kniha Mary McBrideové, která jim vysvětluje, jak zůstat "sladkou, laskavou, nejdražší, no zkrátka milovanou babičkou".
Set against the backdrop of London's high society, the story follows Lily Snowe, whose dazzling reputation conceals a scandalous history. As she navigates her past with the help of the Mandeville brothers, particularly Ralph, their rekindled connection ignites intense passion. However, their courtship is disrupted by a mysterious warning about a conspiracy involving the Mandevilles. Together, they must confront the shadows of Lily's past while striving for a future filled with love and freedom.
When the Corner Kids decide to clean up a dump to make it a playground, Alex's bossy ways hamper their progress.
Set against a backdrop of intrigue and betrayal, the story follows Lady Serena Percy and her brother as they seek vengeance for their parents' murders, leading them to America. Their quest intertwines with Vincent Mandeville, a man haunted by his past, who becomes infatuated with Serena. As they navigate a web of conspiracy, their dynamic is fueled by sharp dialogue and mutual distrust, complicating their paths. The tension between Serena's determination to uncover the truth and Vincent's struggle to escape his history drives the narrative forward.