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Here’s VillagePeople's recommendedselection ofsome ofthebest new releases to keep you engrossed!

CHILDREN’S IBroke theInternet By Andy McNab and Phil Earle Bestsellingauthor Andy McNab joinsforceswith award-winning authorPhil Earle forthis laughout-loudfollow-up to GetMeOut of Here!,withfunillustrations by RobinBoyden. Published by Scholastic MYSTERY ThePerfect Escape By Leah Konen When herhusbandHarrywalksout after justsix months,Sam has neverbeenin more needof agetaway.So when herfriends suggest agirls' weekendaway,Samcan't accept soon enough…butthen thingsstart to go wrong. Agrippingthriller. Published by Michael Joseph

FICTION TheMaid By Nita Prose Mollythe Maidisthrownintothe spotlight when shediscoversaninfamous guest, Mr Black, very dead inhisbed.She becomes embroiledinahunt forthe truth,learning whototrust,asshe navigatesthesecret underbellyofthe RegencyGrand Hotel. Published by Harper Collins

PRACTICAL YouCoach You By HelenTupper and Sarah Ellis TheUK’s leadingcareerexpertsSarah Ellis andHelen Tupperwill giveyouthe knowledgeand toolstocoachyourself, helping youtorediscoveraloveof work,buildboundariesandproductive relationships,cultivateresilience,while identifying andachievingcareer goals. Published by PenguinBooks

HISTORY HowCivil Wars Start By BarbaraF.Walter Civil wars arethe biggest danger to worldpeace today,andthis book showsuswhy they happen, andhow to avoid them.Acclaimed expertBarbaraF.Walter has advisedonpoliticalviolence everywhere from theCIA to the US Senate andthe United Nations. Published by Penguin Books

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By RussellGolledge,Director ofDG FinancialServices

MrsBarker islike many ofus,shewants to stay in her family homeand build an extension so that shecan enjoyretirementtothe full.The challenge forMrsBarkeristo findaway to finance herhome improvements. Therouteto fulfillingMrs Barker’sdream is within a lifetimemortgage that raises moneyfromher home’s value. DG FinancialServices discussed equityreleasewith MrsBarker, whoisinher late 60s,and this wasthe ideal routeforward –enabling hertostayinher home andraise moneytoimprove herhouse.Byworkingwithand supporting MrsBarker every step of theway,weallowed her to navigatethe financial steps involvedinmaking herdream come true. Bearinmindthatalifetime mortgagecanimpact your entitlementtomeans tested benefits, theinheritanceyou leave,andissubjecttolenders’ criteria andconditions. DG Financial Services gave MrsBarker apersonalised illustration,and thisattention todetail helped hertomake adecision in herowntime. ContactDGFinancialServices andwewill help youthrough the processtoo.

RussellGolledgeis adirector withthe familyrunbusinessDG FinancialServicesLtd fromDiss, started by his father,andnowsuccessfully managing£50 million fortheir clients. Telephone: 01379454508 Email:info@dgfs.biz Website:www.dgfs.biz Address: DG FinancialServices Ltd,Diss BusinessHub(DBH29), Hopper Way, Diss, Norfolk,IP224GT. (Mrs Barker’s storyis illustrative of ourservices, to respect clientconfidentiality.)