Eamonn Lynch stares at the letter announcing his father's imminent arrival. His first thought: I'll make an excuse, I'll put him off. But it's too late.  Meer

In this interpretation of European family and society, Katherine Lynch examines the family at the centre of the life of 'civil society'. Using a variety of evidence from European towns and cities, she explores how women and men created voluntary associations outside the family - communities, broadly defined - to complement or even substitute for solidarities based on kinship.  Meer

In this interpretation of European family and society, Katherine Lynch examines the family at the centre of the life of 'civil society'. Using a variety of evidence from European towns and cities, she explores how women and men created voluntary associations outside the family - communities, broadly defined - to complement or even substitute for solidarities based on kinship.  Meer

More than 50 simple, elegant, and delicious recipes to prepare with children, from Rose Carrarini, founder of the iconic Rose Bakery in Paris In this inspiring new recipe collection, Rose Carrarini, author of the acclaimed best-seller Breakfast, Lunch, Tea, celebrates the rituals of family cooking.  Meer