Most Popular Books by Jennifer Ash

The Expectant Father is the best-selling pregnancy guide for men, trusted by millions of dads-to-be and their partners. This reassuring month-by-month overview gives you the tools you need to support your partner, prepare for your baby’s arrival, and take care of yourself during this exciting time. It concludes with two special sections: one on labor and delivery, guiding you through the big day; and the other on what comes next, covering the first few months after the baby’s arrival. This new edition of The Expectant Father is updated from cover to cover with the latest information on fertility options, delivery options, navigating pregnancy in a post–COVID-19 world—and much more. It incorporates the expertise of leading OB-GYNs and researchers, and the real-life experience of hundreds of dads and moms. Illustrated throughout with stress-relieving cartoons, The Expectant Father is a friendly and readable companion for dads-to-be seeking confidence, guidance, and joy. (Moms will love it, too!)

David, Earl of Huntingdon, sighed quietly as he watched his teenage son slip out of the woods that surrounded Huntingdon castle. That particular sport, where Robert had emerged, was special. That had been where Mathilda had taken her son for long forest walks, where she’d told him stories, and played games. Sadly, when Robert was eight years old, the stories had ended. David realised, as each day passed, why his offspring behaved in the way he did. After all, Robert of Huntingdon was Mathilda’s son. He was her legacy. The moment couldn’t be put off any longer. It was time to tell his son the story of how the Earl had met Robert’s mother… This story is set pre-Series One, before ‘Robin Hood and the Sorcerer’.

The village of Papplewick has a new head family keen to exchange goodwill with the outlaws. Robin decides that Much should be the one to meet with the family''s eldest child each month to swap tax money for food and information. However, Much is less than thrilled; the last thing he wants to do is trudge across Sherwood in all weathers just to talk to a girl. The Meeting Place is the ninth book in Spiteful Puppet''s Robin of Sherwood collection, based in the Robin Hood universe of the classic ITV series.

This collection contains six stories from the fourth series of Robin of Sherwood books based on the classic ITV show: What Was Lost After losing Marion to Holy Orders, Robin spends his waking hours in an increasingly drunken state and the outlaw band are left without a leader. Robin Hood has become a ghost. Meanwhile, Abbot Hugo has cleaned out the family coffers and secured a release for his brother, the Sheriff, from King John''s prisons. But the Sheriff isn''t convinced that his deadliest enemy has entirely vanished from Sherwood... The Power of Three Why had Herne called Marion to his cavern and not Robin? And why was she afraid to tell him what the Lord of the Trees had shown her? Forced to face his personal nightmares and his darkest secret, the Hooded Man needs his friends more than ever but the outlaws are afraid… and no one knows who to trust. To make matters worse, an old enemy is stalking Sherwood - but which one? To Have and To Hold After returning from fighting in Normandy, Sir Guy of Gisburne has reluctantly returned to the Sheriff’s employ but his loyalty is about to be tested. The Sheriff’s new plan to capture the outlaws requires Gisburne’s agreement and Abbot Hugo’s committed involvement. Meanwhile, the merry band of Sherwood outlaws are preparing for a long-awaited set of nuptials to take place in Sherwood Forest... Queen of the Black Sun A landslide uncovers an unknown cave in Sherwood, which Marion and Much squeeze through the entrance of to explore. Inside, they feel a sense of unease but find a treasure trove of gold coins and a strange black jewel. Outside, a dense fog has appeared, a strange eclipse begins to block out the sun and the Merries end up being separated from each other... The Servant Rumours are circulating that a mysterious order called the Knights of the Apocalypse are gaining power and growing stronger. After Jerrard hears the Captain of the Guard blackmailing Sir Guy of Gisburne in relation to these Knights, he fears that the Earl’s greatest secret might be revealed... Knights of the Apocalypse England in the reign of King John and a dark force is intent on conquest. Only the hooded man can stand against it… The church lies impotent at the mercy of the Pope and the interdict against the kingdom. With the people living in fear and a series of disappearances that threaten the very fabric of noble society, Robin ‘i’ the hood and his band of outlaws must race to rescue the past so that the future may be protected…

Why had Herne called Marion to his cavern and not Robin? And why was she afraid to tell him what the Lord of the Trees had shown her? Forced to face his personal nightmares and his darkest secret, the Hooded Man needs his friends more than ever. But the outlaws are afraid... and no one knows who to trust. To make matters worse, an old enemy is stalking Sherwood - but which one? The Power of Three is the twelfth book in Spiteful Puppet’s Robin of Sherwood collection, based in the Robin Hood universe of the classic ITV series.

An insider''s look at America''s Gold Coast and its finest residences. From the rococo splendor of Mar-a-Lago--now owned by Donald Trump--to the ultra-modern chic of a house by Richard Meier, this volume affords intimate access to life behind the island''s meticulously manicured hedges. 155 full-color illustrations.

Explore the pleasures of life in the homes and gardens of the legendary tropical island of Palm Beach From charming bungalows to sleek minimalist houses and apartments to restorations of iconic Mediterranean Revival residences to a garden dotted with oversized insect sculptures, the homes showcased in Palm Beach Living are as distinctive as they are representative of the ever-evolving design trends on the nation''s most exclusive barrier island. Some of the homes incorporate the exuberant colors of the island''s flora; others opt for a soothing, more neutral palette to contrast with the surrounding landscape. All embrace indoor-outdoor living, and each reflects the unique aesthetic of the owner, realized with the help of renowned architects--from the legendary Maurice Fatio and John Volk to Daniel Kahan, Fairfax & Sammons, Jeffrey W. Smith, and David Fox & Chris Stone--superb landscape designers, including Mario Nievera, Jorge Sánchez, and Fernando Wong, and such world-class interior designers as Tom Scheerer, Amanda Lindroth, Mark D. Sikes, Jonathan Adler, Frank de Biasi, Mimi McMakin, the late Carleton Varney, and Kim Coleman. Guided by native Palm Beacher Jennifer Ash Rudick, with photographs by Nick Mele, "a modern-day Slim Aarons," readers are granted an intimate look at the best in tropical living.

Palm Beach interiors have long reflected the travels, penchants, and whimsies of the town''s worldly inhabitants. But as real estate on this tiny barrier island becomes increasingly valuable, residents are calling upon world-class designers to help fine-tune their visions, giving rise to a fresh tropical design vernacular. Fashion designer Josie Natori, for instance, asked architect Calvin Tsao to transform a standard two-bedroom apartment into an airy retreat with rattan furniture and ethnic accessories that are perfectly suited to Palm Beach''s subtropical setting and pay tribute to her Asian heritage. These homes aren''t slavish copies of interior design magazines or decorators'' dictates but testaments to what can be achieved when inspired by the natural beauty of a unique locale and when imagination is one''s only limitation. Tropical Chic: Palm Beach at Home captures the enduring charm of newly restored seaside fantasies by Mizner, Fatio and Volk, celebrated for their Cuban coquina courtyards and soaring miradors overlooking tiled pools and arching fountains. Jennifer Ash Rudick, a long-time Palm Beach resident, leads an insider''s tour of twenty-five houses, cottages, Moorish casbahs, artists'' compounds, and Mad Men-era vintage condos. Jessica Klewicki, a Palm Beach-based photographer, captures extraordinary gardens, verandas, lakeside pavilions, a rustic ranch, and simple pastel Bermudan houses sheltered by dense thickets of Norfolk pines and age-old banyans. It is this eclectic mix of old and new, of Spanish and Caribbean, of contemporary design and sun-faded WASP thrift, that makes Palm Beach chic.

Cool breezes, miles of pristine beaches, and vast, open farmland have long attracted visitors to Long Island''s South Fork, known worldwide as "The Hamptons." Residents in picturesque seaside communities from Southampton to Montauk are calling upon world-class designers to fine-tune their visions, giving rise to a fresh design vernacular: homes that are testaments to what can be achieved when inspired by the natural beauty of a unique locale--and when imagination is one''s only limitation. Out East captures the enduring appeal of shingled houses, modernist oceanfront designs, artists'' compounds, and Montauk surf shacks. Jennifer Ash Rudick, a long-time Southampton resident, leads an insider''s tour of more than 25 houses, cottages, and pool houses. Tria Giovan, a Sag Harbor-based photographer, captures extraordinary gardens, verandas, lakeside pavilions, farmhouses, and converted barns.

With over 1 million copies sold in the US, Armin Brott''s books have come to be regarded as the ultimate resource. An ideal gift for the moment parents learn a baby is on the way through birth and the first year, these books skillfully and with humour guide men through the daunting experience of pre and new fatherhood. The Expectant Father explores the emotional, financial, and even physical changes the father to be may experience during the course of his partner''s pregnancy. Brott incorporates the wisdom of top experts in the field and provides sound advice and practical tips for men on such topics as how to make sense of your conflicting emotions, how pregnancy affects your sex life and much more. This volume reassures, commiserates and informs. The New Father answers many questions to help fathers get more involved. The author charts the physical, intellectual, verbal and emotional changes the child is going through, and examines the emotional and psychological developments the father may be experiencing. He suggests activities appropriate to each month.Both books are illustrated with New Yorker-style cartoons that will make even the most anxious expectant and new father chuckle.

1329: The notorious Folville brothers are on edge, and it falls to Mathilda to work out who can be trusted and who can''t... With the Folvilles'' past about to trip them up, it''s going to take a level head and extreme bravery if Mathilda and Robert are ever going to make it to their Winter Solstice wedding.

A brand new cosy crime series! Welcome to the Robin Hood Club! There''s great excitement when a previously undiscovered Robin Hood ballad manuscript, Robin Hood and the Carter, turns up in the same town as the Robin Hood Club''s latest fan convention. But the Robin Hood Club''s special guest - Harriet, "Hari", Danby, writer and creator of the hit TV series, Return to Sherwood - can''t help thinking the discovery is rather too coincidental. With her best friend, Dot, at her side, Hari finds herself taken out of her quiet writing life and catapulted into a world of enthusiastic fans, actors'' egos, and jealous fellow authors. As the Robin Hood Club event gets underway, speculation about the new ballad grows... and then Hari notices that one of the Robin Hood Club''s most devoted followers has gone missing...

Rumours are circulating that a mysterious order called the Knights of the Apocalypse are gaining power and growing stronger. Jerrard, in the employ of the Earl of Huntingdon whilst working at Nottingham Castle, hears the Captain of the Guard blackmailing Sir Guy of Gisburne. Has Gisburne become a servant of these Knights? If so, Jerrard fears that the earl''s greatest secret may well be revealed, and needs to tell the earl''s estranged son... Television series Robin of Sherwood (c) HTV/Goldcrest Films & Television 1983. Created by Richard Carpenter, with grateful thanks to his Estate.

The author presents twenty-five summer houses by the sea.

Take a guided tour through the entrancing homes and lush private gardens of Palm Beach, a subtropical island that has long boasted some of the most spectacular residences in the country, in this two-volume, slipcased set collecting Palm Beach Living and Palm Beach Chic. "Few people know [Palm Beach] better than Jennifer Ash Rudick." --Town & Country The allure of living in Palm Beach has continued unabated for more than a century, and no one is a greater authority on the island''s residences than Palm Beach native Jennifer Ash Rudick. Here, in The Palm Beach Collection, she has selected 50 of the most extraordinary homes--from restorations of iconic Mediterranean Revival mansions by legendary architects Addison Mizner, Marion Sims Wyeth, Maurice Fatio, and John Volk, to charming bungalows, sprawling ranches, ultra-modern villas, and chic apartments. All are exceptionally designed by a who''s who of the interior design world, with names including Peter Marino, the late Carleton Varney, Tom Scheerer, Mark D. Sikes, Mimi McMakin, Amanda Lindroth, and Frank de Biasi. The homes'' lush settings are as beautiful as the interiors, with the help of such superb landscape architects as Jorge Sánchez, Mario Nievera, and Fernando Wong. Rudick also includes newer Palm Beach homes by important architects including Jeffrey W. Smith, Thierry Despont, Fairfax & Sammons, Daniel Kahan, and Chris Stone and David Fox. Illustrated with more than 750 photographs by Palm Beach-based Jessica Klewicki Glynn and Nick Mele, this two-volume set offers the most comprehensive survey of Palm Beach homes ever compiled.

A definitive collection, edited by one of the world’s pre-eminent authorities on populism. Both old and new money flocks to Palm Beach for "the season", and the houses that line the oceanfront and Intercoastal Waterway exhibit a remarkable range of approaches to living under the subtropical sun. Among the twenty homes that are featured in this lavish volume are those of Dorothy Spreckels Munn and Lilly Pulitzer Rousseau. All the most renowned Palm Beach architects — Addison Mizner, Maurice Fatio, Howard Major, and Belford Shoumate — are represented. But author Jennifer Ash also takes us off the beaten path to fascinating residences known to natives alone: an artist''s bungalow on the bohemian Root Trail, a luxuriously appointed yet fully seaworthy yacht, a cozy retreat in a landmark church. And while relating the gossip-packed history of many of the island''s famous residents, she gives us a guided tour of interiors created by both local and world-renowned designers, including David Easton and Juan Pablo Molyneux. From the rococo splendor of Mar-a-Lago — designed by Joseph Urban for Marjorie Merriweather Post and now owned by Donald Trump — to the ultra-modern chic of a house by Richard Meier, Private Palm Beach affords intimate access to life behind the island''s meticulously manicured hedges.

January 1330: King Edward sends a messenger with orders to arrest five of the Folville brothers. Robert takes his wife, Mathilda, to Rockingham Castle for her own safety. When a maid, who looks a lot like Mathilda, is found murdered, a disturbing question arises: Was she the target or is Mathilda de Folville in danger?

Los Angeles''s dramatic setting, Mediterranean climate, and outdoor lifestyle have long attracted creative individuals to its diverse neighborhoods. The thirty houses and gardens featured in City of Angels, designed by renowned architects, interior designers, and garden designers, offer a rich mix of quirkiness, elegance, glitz, and Hollywood pizazz. Expertly guided by author Jennifer Ash Rudick and photographer Firooz Zahedi, we visit Kelly Wearstler''s beach house in Malibu, Hutton Wilkinson''s exotic ranch in the Santa Monica Mountains, a midcentury modern Schindler house, a Pacific Palisades villa decorated by Oliver Furth, John Lautner''s vertigo-inducing modernist glass box in the Hollywood Hills, and Richard Shapiro''s overgrown gardens surrounding a magnificent Hispano-Moorish house in Holmby Hills.

Palm Beach interiors have long reflected the travels, penchants, and whimsies of the town''s worldly inhabitants. But as real estate on this tiny barrier island becomes increasingly valuable, residents are calling upon world-class designers to help fine-tune their visions, giving rise to a fresh tropical design vernacular. Fashion designer Josie Natori, for instance, asked architect Calvin Tsao to transform a standard two-bedroom apartment into an airy retreat with rattan furniture and ethnic accessories that are perfectly suited to Palm Beach''s subtropical setting and pay tribute to her Asian heritage. These homes aren''t slavish copies of interior design magazines or decorators'' dictates but testaments to what can be achieved when inspired by the natural beauty of a unique locale and when imagination is one''s only limitation. Tropical Chic: Palm Beach at Home captures the enduring charm of newly restored seaside fantasies by Mizner, Fatio and Volk, celebrated for their Cuban coquina courtyards and soaring miradors overlooking tiled pools and arching fountains. Jennifer Ash Rudick, a long-time Palm Beach resident, leads an insider''s tour of twenty-five houses, cottages, Moorish casbahs, artists'' compounds, and Mad Men-era vintage condos. Jessica Klewicki, a Palm Beach-based photographer, captures extraordinary gardens, verandas, lakeside pavilions, a rustic ranch, and simple pastel Bermudan houses sheltered by dense thickets of Norfolk pines and age-old banyans. It is this eclectic mix of old and new, of Spanish and Caribbean, of contemporary design and sun-faded WASP thrift, that makes Palm Beach chic.

A historical novella by Jennifer Ash, set in the lawless English countryside during the 1300s. When craftsman''s daughter Mathilda falls foul of the infamous Folville brothers, a local family who run the district as their personal kingdom, her life is in danger ... but surely not all the stories about the Folvilles are true ... are they''

This boxed set includes The Expectant Father, The New Father, and A Dads Guide to the Toddler Years.