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After the passing of her beloved father, Sarah felt something inside that she had not felt before, a desperation for change. She decided to follow this feeling and dive into the world around her until she understood more. Her adventures took her everywhere, with new climates, cultures and beliefs and these experiences transformed Sarah into the person she is today. With her newfound independence Sarah embraced this growth with open arms and strived to reawaken her mind, body connection. ‘Beyond Gratitude: A Journey to Positivity’, invites you to come along for the ride. It will allow you to understand how your life can be transformed if you begin to investigate the power it holds. This book describes real people and real experiences to help you discover your own level of emotional well-being and support you in its development. Sarah now understands the importance of building connections rather than building possessions and hopefully this account will open up a new world of opportunity for you too.

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These matters are of importance to accept before handing the findings to more analytical minds, to read in the hope of presenting solutions. It was on the balcony at Hampton Court Palace that the work was done quietly, discreetly in what Thomas Wolsey referred to as 'The Silent Get Together'. Visually exciting, verbally incoherent and there for everyone to see - a unique format for success. Henry VIII would not allow freedom of speech. All discourse had to be in obeyance of an order, whether acceptable or not. Criticism was banished, suggestions discouraged or in most cases forbidden. Time allocated simply for acclamation and flattery. Henry's wealth was his comfort, ownership his power, dominance his acceptance, philanthropy his quest. The young king was renowned for revelling in undisputed control, an overriding criterion that painted his life colourful and entertaining. Exciting to a nation, his popularity gaining unequalled degrees of admiration. There is little doubt that Roux experienced the best years with the young Tudor King of England. A time of unprecedented wealth allowed for the conception of creative adventures, in turn generating larger than life characters. Fortunes were welcomed for extraordinary projects and designs, leaving a legacy of unsurpassed grandeur in which the next generation could delight.

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For most of his adult life, Peter Morrell followed a career in the Law. Qualified as a solicitor in 1970, he switched to being a barrister in 1974, enjoyed a busy practice as an advocate, mainly in the East Midlands, and was appointed a Circuit Judge in 1992. After he retired from the Circuit Bench in 2009, he continued to sit as a Mental Health Review Judge until his seventieth birthday in May 2014. However, before he became a lawyer and ever since, he has engaged with areas that have interested him unconnected with the Law. Reminiscences of a Nearly Somebody comprises five adventures. It opens with Wandervogel, which describes a walk Peter took in 1963, aged 18, alone through the Rhineland and the Black Forest, in what was then West Germany, where memories of World War II were still fresh; and often raw. In 1970, he embarked upon a political career, which Hustings charts from his role as a Conservative Party constituency treasurer, through his unsuccessful campaign in 1972 for election to the Peterborough City Council, to the Three-Day-Week general election of February 1974, when he stood as the Conservative candidate in the strongly Labour mining constituency of Ilkeston, Derbyshire. From very early, he aspired to be an author and Scribbling describes his efforts, culminating in the Pepynbridge trilogy of novels, published between 2015 and 2016; and, in 2018, a collection of his sermons, From the Pulpit, Home and Abroad. In Robed, he records how, following a curious interview and during a bizarre ceremony, he shed his barrister's gown in favour of a Circuit Judge's robe. In July 2008, Peter was ordained to the Anglican diaconate and, in the following year, to the Anglican priesthood. In Collared, he charts why and how that happened and shares some tales from his ministry, both before ordination, when he was a reader, and afterwards, as deacon and priest. Anecdotal, self-deprecating and sometimes humorous, Reminiscences of a Nearly Somebody tell of polymathic serendipity, all too rare in today's world of narrow specialism. Peter is married to Mary. They have two grown-up daughters and a granddaughter and live in isolated rusticity in East Northamptonshire.

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The lovely story of the life of a bumblebee

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“These creatures know human nature better than anyone. They’ve studied it for thousands of years. They know what methods to use to deceive, divide and cajole. They know what percentage of the population will believe anything they’re told, and what percentage will resist. They know who is susceptible to manipulation. Most importantly, they know the power of fear.” In this highly anticipated sequel to Fangs of Deception, T.K. Orbelyan provides a shocking exposé of the world the globalist elites are seeking to bring about. From a cashless economy to digital IDs and programmable money, Masks of Illusion explores a dystopian world in which mass surveillance, 15-minute communities and artificial food are the norm. By offering a glimpse into the evil strategy of enslavement that’s currently being implemented across the globe, Orbelyan shows that through a mass awakening of the public, the dark future that’s being designed for us can be stopped.

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My parents were keeping a secret from me. Although I tried, I was not able to discover the answers to questions about my birth, until one day, some sixty years after that event, an email popped into my inbox which explained a great deal. After reading the email, I decided to conduct genealogical research into my family. This book is the outcome of that research. It describes the geographic origins of family members – mostly from Lithuania, Prussia, and later, Australia, England and, to my surprise, more ‘exotic’ countries such as Jamaica, Italy, Morocco, and Gibraltar. This book is not an autobiography, nor a history describing in linear fashion one generation after another. It is a collage, akin to a series of snapshots taken by a time traveller, of what some of my family members were doing at one time or other. This book is a saga describing the successes, failures, scandals and occasional disasters of the interwoven family from the late 18th century until the first few decades after World War II. The families that I have written about are mostly Jews who migrated from Eastern Europe to England and Australia. Did I discover my parents’ secret? I did. Newspapers gave me part of the story; family I had never known but who had contacted me via email told me their version and other relatives told me the rest.

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As a counsellor working from the cognitive behavioral approach, I hope to offer a tool for parents, teachers or anyone working with or supporting children. With hope this book can be used as a foundation to getting a child to relate, understand or send that message that getting help and support is ok. I have covered certain emotions such as anger, feeling anxious, low mood and happiness, also impacts of bullying and importance of self-care and healthy management. Touching on some thoughts, feelings and behaviors I often see in the counselling room as a result to these emotions and offering tasks for the child to engage in. I hoped giving the emotions characters would be a helpful tool when working on managing them, helping a child relate by offering a visual to help them recognize, challenge and learn how to self-manage in a healthy way. Working with children emotionally struggling I have found the use of various tools invaluable.

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'Whether you are trying to cope with the unthinkable or simply want more from life, this inspiring book will show you how to move forward and achieve more.'

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The story of the author's journey to and through heart surgery.

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Richard Jones is tennis's "Ephemera Man" and the collection of images and papers at the Tennis Gallery is unrivalled in the tennis world. Many of the best images illustrate this wonderful new book, including the iconic Anna Kournikova Tennis Week poster and the Pete Sampras 'Superman' cover of ACE magazine. Richard has hardly missed a day at Wimbledon in the last 55 years and did not miss a single day from 1972 to 1990. The book tells what life was like in Wimbledon from the early 1950s when food rationing was still in force, the heady days of the psychedlic 1960s, when Dusty Springfield vied with The Beatles to give life its soundtrack, the 70s and 80s, when tennis and popular culture exploded through to the arrival of Federer, Nadal and the other big stars of the 21st Century. There's lots about Pelham Road School, Fulham FC, Carole King, the Hillman Imp, Joni Mitchell, Arthur Ashe, Rod Laver and Ken Rosewall, The author finds Max Robertson in his living room and encounters a somewhat irked Mrs. Ancic at the postcard kiosk at Wimbledon. Richard doesn't spare his own blushes, either, telling of the 'International' circuit and his own mainly unsuccessful forays into the tennis world. There's lots, too, about the 28 Davis Cup ties The Tennis Gallery was at between 1997 and 2022, and the campaign led by Tennis Threads magazine to save the event from dropping down to the level of just another tournament. If you love life and you love tennis, this book is for you.

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Forged on the fields of a 1970s council estate and telling a story 55 years in the making, these beautifully crafted poems take you on an unflinching journey. Spanning five decades and crossing three continents, Anthony Brough’s debut collection of poems brings to life, with visceral and tender clarity, his journey from a scruffy working class kid, to inspirational teacher and sharp social observer Reflecting both Mancunian and Liverpudlian working class roots, Across the Line provides stolen glimpses of what it felt like to grow up on an everyday estate, with nature and the post-industrial landscape the setting for the trajectory of a life. With typical Northern lyricism and humour, these poems take you on a journey through the natural world, allow you to bask in the warm glow of developing friendship and occasionally leave you stunned with their brutal honesty. The poems found within Across the Line are a heartfelt exhortation to challenge all that corrals us and instead embrace the adventures that life provides.

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Set in 2047, the chilling carnage following the onset of a deadly virus, plaguing a broken society and blighting humanity, had germinated humankind into a civilization tainted with anarchy, murder and corruption. Assigned to maintain order, Lieutenant Brock, a covert security agent with a license to kill, but a yearning for life, succumbs to lust as an alluring female at a loose end enters the equation. Seeking refuge in passion, a sensual affair spawned in the backdrop of violence, triggers Brock to appraise the hazards of a brutal life in the turmoil of a defunct culture. But those who ride the Tiger can never dismount its back. Can love conquer all? Or does evil vanquish virtue? A shadow from a dark place answers those questions. . .

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Paul Torce, Memoirs Vol. 1: Brexit Opportunities. “There are plenty of opportunities to be had from the Brexit, if you know how to spot them.” Take it from Paul Torce, American Patriot, and Senior Partner in the hugely successful global consulting phenomenon known, to a select and extremely wealthy few, as Morgan-Torce Associates, Paul sees opportunities everywhere. It's the secret of his humungous success. The Brexit was obviously going to have opportunities coming out of its ears. All Paul had to do was to be in exactly the right place at precisely the opportune moment and spot them before anyone else did. This, the first volume of Paul's riveting memoirs, traces some of his movements around London, Brussels, Washington DC and Moscow between June 2016 and September 2017, a period so filled with opportunities he could hardly keep pace with them. From the selection of the new Prime Minister through the negotiating quagmire of the Exit talks to the General Election of June 2017, Paul's influence was both invisible and characteristically decisive. Of course, things don't always go to plan, even if you're Paul Torce. There's his loyal but gaffe-prone business partner, Charles, to contend with; and there are the occasional moments when he feels the political sands shift beneath his feet, and fears he's been hung out to dry. But on the whole, Paul has the Brexit opportunities market pretty well sewn up, subject to one piece of wisdom he acquired during those tumultuous months. The world is an increasingly volatile place, in which nothing can be taken for granted.

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'I rediscovered the pleasure of isolation. I was no longer forcibly confined, rather, I had the freedom to be on my own. Over the past year every moment had been spent with others, on call and in fear, unable to make any decision about my life. Each day I felt the power of my new freedom: there was a time that I hated it, but now it was a choice, and being on my own was liberating.’ Set in the early twenty-first century, Two Women - Two Lives is a disturbing narrative that details the lives of two very different women. Kate, an orphan from North Yorkshire, who with spirit and determination rises above her abused and dysfunctional childhood until inevitably circumstances change her direction yet again. Elena, from a small village in Ukraine: pretty, young and naive searching for a better life for herself and her ailing sister Margo but is seduced into a world of loneliness, pain and exploitation. They never meet. All they share is an exceptional spirit and the same birthday. That is until fate take a hand…

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This is both an important and an unusual book. It is important because not only is there an increasing number of people developing Type 2 Diabetes but also there is a large hidden population undiagnosed with the disease which increases the risk of developing other chronic diseases. It is unusual in that, unlike many books about medical conditions and dietary changes, this book is refreshingly relaxed, non-judgemental, easy to read, and above all concise. The recommendations in the book are a combination of not just many years of professional academic research but also of personal experiences. The latter involved reversing and reducing both pre- and existing Type 2 Diabetes diagnosed at relatively young ages by both the author and her sister respectively. Marie does not insist on a long list of required lifestyle changes but rather invites her audience to pick just a few of those she recommends. Providing they become constant, relatively small changes in diet and short periods of exercise can be sufficient to reverse Type 2 Diabetes. Fundamentally, these involve consuming low-carbohydrate foods and reducing stress by doing simple exercises. Clearly and concisely, the author lists ingredients and recipes designed to make food ‘more efficient’. This, the author insists, is a short ‘Guidebook….to a heathier and happier life’.

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Kino and Kinder: A Family's Journey in the Shadow of the Holocaust is the story of a European Jewish family's struggle to survive in the face of Nazi antisemitism and the Holocaust. The terrible history of twentieth-century genocide is told through the lives and writings of the survivors and is illustrated by evocative historic photographs. In 1915, Paula Ticho's family buys a cinema in Vienna. It is to be run by Paula and her sister, Selma, two single women. The Palast Kino proves to be a success, but in the late 1930s, the Nazi party's antisemitic policies lead to its being forcibly taken over. Threatened by Hitler's rise to power, Paula sends her younger son, Peter to safety in England to join his half-brother, Erich before fleeing herself - a penniless refugee. During the Second World War, Paula becomes a matron at hostels in Tynemouth and Windermere, caring for forty Jewish girls after they have been evacuated from Europe by the Kindertransport. The girls' descriptions of the insidious rise of antisemitism during their childhood in Europe, the distress of leaving their families, adjusting to hostel life, and the trauma of surviving when most of their family perished are, at times, heartrending. Paula's son, Peter, tells of his internment in the Isle of Man and Canada and naval service whilst Erich joins the army. After the war, Paula, Erich, Peter and the hostel girls have to rebuild their lives. Reconstruction of the fates of family left behind in Vienna and Paula's fight to have ownership of the Palast Kino restored to her is based on contemporary correspondence and archival research in Vienna. Kino and Kinder: A Family's Journey in the Shadow of the Holocaust moves between Brno, Vienna, London, Newcastle, Windermere, the Isle of Man, and Canada as it follows the lives of the family. The book provides many wonderful details about life in Vienna, Austria and Central Europe before World War Two and in post-war London. With over eighty unique original photographs, the book is essential reading for all those interested in the Second World War and European Genocide/Holocaust Studies. Dr Vivien Sieber worked in biosciences research and teaching, learning technology and information literacy at a range of UK universities. She lives in Oxford with her husband and dogs. Since retiring, she is learning to make pots and has now written Kino and Kinder: A Family's Journey in the Shadow of the Holocaust, which is her first book.

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Can we understand G-D and his creation? What is man’s role in creation? How does G-D oversee his creations and to what final purpose? Spiritual Illumination in the Modern World was conceived as a work of Jewish outreach and targeted to help connect those who feel distant from G-D and uninspired by the practices of the religion, regardless of level of observance. For the committed Spiritual Seeker there is a strong emphasis on the Jewish Mystical tradition - the Kabbalah - which has so much to offer in addressing the big questions in life. The book emphasises the vibrancy and spiritual uplift at the heartbeat of Judaism - the Torah and the Mitzvot. It is written in a distinctly modern idiom by an Orthodox Jewish scientist, without cutting corners or relying on oversimplifications. Notwithstanding, to aid clarity in understanding interspersed throughout are helpful Figures, Graphics, Tables, Visualisations and Summaries. In addition, most Chapters begin with a short recapitulation of the previous chapter in order to instil a sense of continuity and progression. Another feature is that most of the chapters were crafted to be potentially stand-alone self-contained units. After an Introduction, the work opens by asking the tantalising question: Is Science on the verge of Discovering G-D? followed by addressing perhaps the greatest paradox faced in Jewish Philosophy (Hashkafa): Why did G-D create a physical world populated by a species like mankind, the majority of whom deny His very existence? By adopting visualisations, metaphors and allegories, an ambitious attempt is made to impart insights into the Oneness of the Creator (Hashem, may He be blessed) and His Creations, focussing on the Supernal Worlds, G-D’s Emanations (via the Sephirot) as well as governance of our physical existence. Man, defined as a composite of the physical and Spiritual, is represented as an ongoing conflict of opposing emotional forces - the good inclination versus the evil inclination - the outcome of which has cosmic ramifications. As the book reaches its climax, the focus turns to the Torah and Mitzvot to expose infinite levels of depth, many of which are accessible to man. The final chapter touches on the Torah and Science debate and eschatology, the end of days, our present era. The work completes by offering practical advice towards Spiritual Illumination carefully selected from several of the Great Figures in Jewish thought throughout the ages including: the Rambam, the Arizal, the Ramchal, the Vilna Gaon, the Rebbes of Lubavitch and Rav Kook.

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In Pursuit of the Slam: My Year Travelling to Tennis’s Top Four Tournaments tells the story of the author’s year out between jobs during which he attended all four of tennis’s Grand Slam tournaments. Unhappy in his corporate job, tennis fan Mark Cripps decided to pack it all in and start again. But a chance sighting of an old friend in an in-flight magazine led to an idea: Why not take some time out to travel, organising the trip around tennis’s Grand Slam tournaments? He made a plan to attend the 1992 French Open, Wimbledon, the US Open and then, returning to Australia in early 1993, where he had been based with American Express, the Australian Open. On the way, he would visit places of interest, catch up with old friends and visit other tournaments in the build up to each Slam, including the Italian Open in Rome. The book describes how the author organised the visits to each Slam, once there, securing tickets and watching the tennis daily. A club tennis player, the book also tells how the author entered a tournament on the new British Tour and the experience of facing opponents of a much higher standard. Following the US Open, a week spent at a tennis fantasy camp helped confirm the next steps he needed to take when his trip was over. In Pursuit of the Slam: My Year Travelling to Tennis’s Top Four Tournaments is told in an anecdotal style including the story of the author’s childhood introduction to sport, where his mother’s love of Wimbledon was so infectious. A nostalgic look back at the professional tennis tours through the prism of a round-the-world trip, the book will appeal to those interested in tennis, especially the professional game back in the nineties and the history of British tennis in general; those keen on travel; anyone needing a change of job or career; or those who just want to make the most of their interests.

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Mya’s learning about important kings at school and asks, 'Why don’t any of these kings look like me?’ Dad teaches Mya about five extraordinary kings from Africa, famous for their innovation, wealth, military tactics and education. In African Kings, Ricky Strachan, explores lesser-taught histories to help children discover a more rounded view of history. Uncover a global perspective and challenge your stereotypes as you learn about a diverse cast of kings.

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Alex is different. She has not one, but two special powers. However, she can't communicate what she knows, and often becomes frustrated because of this. When this happens, she goes into her 'Alex Zone' where she is totally quiet and withdrawn, sometimes for a few brief seconds, and sometimes longer, even for hours on end. This response is her way of disengaging from people she doesn't like or noises that scare her. She uses this time to resolve the situation. She also speaks her mind as she sees the world in her own unique way and sometimes people can be taken aback! By her side is a loyal and clever dog called Roxy who helps Alex solve situations she finds herself in. Roxy does this by helping Alex communicate with the world of people and animals! They don't know it yet, but they are about to em'bark' on a quest to stop ecological disasters, stop prejudices and injustices, help others find their potential in life, and if they have time, save the world from a potential disaster. Along their journey, they come across 'Tiger' and together the three become inseparable. On their own, they lack knowledge and skills, and don't really fit into their respective worlds. But together, with their shared experiences and talents, they develop into an invincible force for good. They will fear nobody. Why Buy This Book? This book has a 'feel good' theme running right through it. It focuses on what skills and qualities we already have, how these can sometimes be undervalued, and how we can develop, other perhaps more important, social and emotional skills. It develops a consistent thought process that indicates that in our own unique ways, we are all more than good enough to contribute to the world. The book also raises awareness of global ecological issues and offers simple advice on positive action. Free QR videos to watch

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A group of school children, bored on the second week of their long Summer holidays, hear a rumour about a haunted house and decide to go on a ghost hunt. But things don`t turn out as any of them expected! Something happens when they first encounter the ghost. Things go wrong. How do they handle it? How can they make it all OK? How does fear and trepidation give way to empathy, love and friendship? It`s impossible not to fall in love with Silly!

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A touching. heart-warming account of a man and his beloved, heroic Labrador dog. But Echo is something special. With the dedication and persistence of his handler, he is trained to be part of a search and rescue team called upon to travel to disaster areas around the globe to assist in locating survivors trapped among piles of rubble. The bravery of Echo and his handler is recalled in vivid detail as they cope to deal with tragedy and heartbreak in their own ways. Sometimes it can be hard facing up to the challenges and they come perilously close to death but their determination is there for all to see. Years later, Echo is rewarded for his sterling work with the Pride of Britain award, one of such accolades he receives.

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A very old man, Ernst, calls his family to his bedside and reveals that, contrary to their Jewish upbringing, he is not a Jew but rather an ex-SS Officer who was on staff at a Concentration Camp at the end of World War Two. His betrayals and assumed false identity have finally caught up with him. While his family grapples with the revelation, the descendant of the man Ernst betrayed arrives intent to wreak revenge on the family. Is there hope for Ernst's children to escape the ’sins of their father'?

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Margaret Nuttall’s autobiography spans over 80 years. Born just before the outbreak of World War II, and the youngest of six children, she grew up in Rochdale, Lancashire. Her story begins with her early recollections of wartime, with blackouts, rationing and an air-raid shelter full of frogs. She recounts anecdotes from her home life, school days, youthful social life and working life, having started work at the age of fifteen. Margaret married her first husband, Leonard, in 1959 and they had two daughters, Carolyn and Tracy. A skilled typist, Margaret gained a job at the motorway police post in Heywood, which marked a turning point in her life. She met Tony Nuttall, a police chief inspector, who was to become her second husband. The couple share a passion for foreign travel, and Margaret gives a colourful account of their many holidays, including trips to Thailand, Bermuda and a recent world cruise. The book concludes in lockdown during the current coronavirus pandemic, with Margaret enjoying her garden. Margaret has travelled the world, but will always be a Lancashire lass.

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Early in the 2020 pandemic, author Steven E. Mason began to look at the lives of some of the great personalities from history, seeking inspiration to help him deal with the Covid-19 crisis. He discovered that many of these people had experienced significant adversity on their path to success. After sharing these stories with friends and colleagues, positive feedback led to the writing of this book. The Adversity Formula: Inspiring Stories of Hope from History looks at the lives of thirty remarkable characters from history and how they dealt with adversity. The book goes on to provides a formula which readers can apply to their own lives when faced with major challenges. The text focuses on the lives of a group of inspiring individuals mainly from the 20th Century: fifteen men and fifteen women, across a range of categories, including scientists, entrepreneurs, humanitarians, politicians, entertainers, sports stars and war heroes. The book looks at the adversity these greats faced and what they achieved despite it. More importantly, the book looks at how they dealt with the adversity they faced, often using it to their advantage. The book then identifies five characteristics that each individual used which were key to how they dealt with the challenges facing them. The traits are then packaged into a general formula for tackling those challenges, emphasising that it's not just the experience of adversity but the way people respond to it which determine a successful outcome. The Adversity Formula: Inspiring Stories of Hope from History will be of interest to those who enjoy history and those who are interested in self-development, especially during difficult times. The book offers us all hope in the face of life's major challenges.

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Andy and Me: A Life for My Disabled Son is an inspiring story about one family’s experience dealing with disability.

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A book of tasty recipes for all the family created by school Chef Martin Harrington

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Guildford Crown Court May 2022. It could have gone either way. Six months earlier I had been extradited from Italy on an International Arrest Warrant for Drug Trafficking.

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Like many young girls growing up, Faith is struggling to deal with her emotions.

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The Mother of All Quotations books. Covering Over 14,000 quotes in more than 350 Topics

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Not for the first time, Percival calls upon Keith to extricate him from dire circumstances after his maltreatment at the hands of the sect. Charlotte returns home after her own adventures, but her future as head of her coven is far from certain, and she is visited by someone who has knowledge which could rock the Tillington family to its’ foundation. Meanwhile Rebecca goes into hiding in the village, as she and Victoria, daughter to his Lordship, seek a way in which their love can be rekindled, but Victoria now finds distraction and complication in the form of a beautiful young actress. Tarquin has news to impart to his younger brothers, which neither would have expected, and Will and Emily make big decisions on their foreign journey. Ashley Spears, former rock – star and now mentor to Tara, has a crisis of confidence, which causes Tara to doubt her own future, and Rosie, Tara’s sister, has her own domestic problems to resolve. Lord Tillington is unwell, and Michael expects that soon he will inherit his birth - right, but who will succeed him? As a final act in this part of our drama, Reginald discovers the body of a young woman on the village Green, but who is she, and how did she die?

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Ernst Königsgarten was born in Brno in 1880. It was then part of the Austrian Empire and Ernst fenced for his country in the 1906 Olympics. His son Henry was also born in Brno, but moved with his mother first to Vienna in 1911 and then to Berlin in 1915. In 1930 he came to England where his mother and brother joined him after the Nazi annexation of Austria, but Ernst returned to Brno. What then happened to Ernst and other members of the family with the rising tide of Nazism, Henry never spoke about. This book tells the story of how Henry’s son Michael, after discovering some family records in his mother’s attic, unearthed the full story of his family’s past – his father’s battles with the Home Office to obtain British nationality, the complex relationships of his romantic grandmother Lisi, and the ultimate fate of his grandfather Ernst and other family members at the hands of the Nazis. So thorough were the Nazi records and so carefully have they been preserved that the inventories of Ernst’s confiscated possessions, some even with photographs, are still in existence today for all to read.

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Auto-biography of a Doctor whose experiences both in personal and professional life are inspirational

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As he fled the Red Army in the winter of 1956, Zoltan Papp couldn't have dreamt that his invention would spawn the greatest company ever seen. But even as his name adorned the world's tallest tower, Papp had seen little of PapCorp's riches. And he wasn't the only one. In the Manchester township of Rusholme, Minnie Brownlow had no interest in the Zoltan Papp Tower as it rose over the Bio-dome roofs. It was all she could do to avoid it, while a thousand miles south the Talavera family hadn't seen the news for years. When finally, they returned from exile in the mountains, they found their home cut off by a PapCorp advert for aliens. Hope came in the form of the Radical Alliance of Socialist and anti-Capitalist Associations on the Left, or RASCAL. But with PapCorp infiltrators everywhere, what hope was there? PapRise straddles historical and futuristic fiction as it tells five stories bound up in PapCorp, the world's greatest corporation.

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Hoverflies are a somewhat misunderstood creature in British gardens – although they are essential pollinators for our plants and totally harmless to humans, they are often mistaken for wasps and avoided as a result. But whilst their similarity to their stinging lookalikes can cause panic amongst humans, it’s also a deliberate defence mechanism that helps to protect them from predators. This story aims to educate children about these important insects, whilst also demonstrating that you can’t always judge a book by its cover.

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Do you believe that we have discovered the key to immortality, poverty, equality, disease, happiness, economic stability, and climate change? If yes, then you may also believe that humanity's success is due to human evolution and a global transition called ‘the era of Homo Deus’ (the era of the ‘man god’). If your answer is no, then you are probably among those that are confused by the state of the world and the conflicting messages in the pulpit. The Hidden Tree is an examination of this and other philosophies that are the fuel of the largest global transition since the industrial revolution. Using the metaphor of a tree we explore the historical, out-of-sight root system and its evolutionary origin while looking forward to its purpose and goal through the use of God technology, dark intel and the tools of self-determination (humanism). Are we the result of an evolutionary process, or have we been duped into believing the technological revolution and other global transitions have successfully moved us towards a better future?

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Imagine how it would feel to live on an island where you are encouraged to be silly, to laugh, to have fun and simply love life with a big smile on your face. That’s what it’s like for those who call Silly Island their home. In the schools there are lessons in silly subjects such as juggling rhubarb and standing in buckets of slime. Every HIppetyscringeday (the day we call Thursday) the islanders spend the entire day being as silly as they like, watching and taking part in Silly Shows. Popular island games include high-speed slow bicycle racing and pass the feather. Although they have never even heard of football, the islanders agree to play against Brazil, with hilarious results. Sadly, the Silly Islanders fail to realise that a disaster is about to strike. Art-loving 10-year-old Spring Herb and her drummer friend Jazz McNoodly-Noodly, son of Lollipop. the island’s leader, come up with an ingenious idea to try to save the Silly Island, but will they be too late? And… has anyone seen Mister Porridge? A comedy/fantasy with an environmental message, ‘Silly Island’ will appeal to ages 8 to 12 and anyone who loves to laugh!

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For the Record: Celebrating Piccadilly Radio's 50th Anniversary, 1974 to 2024 looks back at the early years of what became the most popular and successful mixed news and entertainment radio station in the country. It was listened to and loved by millions of people across the Northwest. Piccadilly was the pioneering and fearless radio station which launched the careers of national personalities such as Chris Evans, Timmy Mallett, Gary Davis, Mark Radcliffe, Andy Crane, Steve Penk and Andy Peebles, plus a host of journalists, TV and film producers, businessmen and women and entrepreneurs. At the same time, it discovered and nurtured local personalities who had never worked in radio before such as Susie Mathis, Phil Wood, Dave Ward, Mike Shaft, James Stannage, Mike Sweeney, Becky Want and Stu Allen. They all became a huge part of listeners' daily lives. Written in a fun, light-hearted, anecdotal, and self-deprecating style, the book takes the reader back in time to the characters, music and significant events in Greater Manchester, the UK and across the world between 1974 and 1987. The book includes photographs of the people who became household names and memories from listeners which provide a poignant snapshot of what the people of the Northwest loved about Piccadilly. It will appeal to all those who remember fondly the station in the 1970s and 80s, when people listened non-stop to the radio, from breakfast to bedtime. Co-authors Brian Beech and Tony Ingham consider themselves very fortunate to have been members of the Piccadilly 'family' during the halcyon days of Piccadilly Radio.

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Succeeding in a professional career can be challenging for anyone – how much more so for a Sikh woman facing the restrictions and traditions imposed by her family and culture and also the unjust limitations caused by racism at work. In her latest book, Satwant Rait narrates the inspiring life story of Ruby, a Sikh woman born in India who migrated to England. Ruby faced many challenges throughout her life, both cultural and institutional. She overcame these hurdles through her constant hard work, dedication, and perseverance along with maintaining her Sikh faith and family values. As a young girl, Ruby had to struggle to be allowed the opportunity to study at university, yet she achieved her goal and gained many qualifications as well as developing a successful career in libraries. She was rewarded with the post of a lecturer along with working in a full-time job as a school librarian) Under the Sikh tradition, a girl’s parents would choose her husband. Ruby accepted her parents’ decision and married Rajan. The couple then migrated to England, where Ruby had two children, resumed her library career and continued to study. In achieving her academic and career success, Ruby was a pioneering woman in her Sikh community. Ruby broke cultural barriers and proved that women can have satisfying careers as well as a family. Ruby had a change of vocation in her retirement during and after her husband’s illness and death, working in hospital chaplaincy. As in her library career, however, she found that racism existed in her new field which not only shocked her but also hurt her as this work became her passion. This led Ruby to research hospital chaplaincy provision and to publish her findings, advocating for greater access to pastoral care for Sikhs and other minority faiths. Ruby believed that to bring equality and equity, words are not enough and there is a need for firm commitment and meaningful actions.

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Linda was a young girl who, because of her background in a small village in central Wales, seemed destined for a life of relative obscurity. She was however, blessed with three priceless attributes, breath-taking beauty, a strong work-ethic and a kind heart. The first of these enabled her to rise from her simple background to un-dreamed-of wealth and success. It was the third however, that ensured she used her fame and fortune to the benefit of all those whose lives she touched.

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Take a chance on someone different. Let them show you the world through their eyes. There is something beautiful waiting for you. This book is dedicated to Amy, Cath, Emma and Chloe. They have trusted me with their most precious gift in life. They have allowed me to see the world differently, a chance to see the world through Amy's eyes. I have seen the real beauty life has to offer whilst sharing those special moments with Amy. Before you laugh, pass comment or judge, try to understand autism is not a choice. When you choose to laugh at a comment or judge a person that is your choice.

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‘Hello Computer’ is a story of a working-class girl who begins a life-long love affair with technology after seeing a computer for the first time in 1967. Her journey takes us through exciting times and epic events, from the dawn of the internet to the dotcom boom, from punch cards to the raspberry pi and virtual worlds. Linda shares her experiences of computing through real life stories where systems are designed to make a difference to people’s lives. Demonstrating that although technology changes constantly, fundamentally, people don’t change that much. Against a backdrop of unspoken bias the story captures the struggles faced by many young women, then and now. It is positive, heart-warming and full of hope that women will become more influential within tech. A story of ambition, passion and programming, inspirational for future generations of women and girls in STEM.

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Round In Circles: The Story of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Carousel is intended not only for those who share the author’s love of the ‘Golden Age’ Broadway musicals, but also for students of the genre who want to learn about the trials and tribulations encountered in producing a musical at that time when Rodgers and Hammerstein were transforming such shows into the unique American art form we continue to enjoy today. The book covers the history of the classic musical from its beginning as Liliom, a 1909 play by Hungarian author Ferenc Molnár, to its latest 2021 London revival. At first, Rodgers and Hammerstein dismissed the idea of turning Liliom into a musical. How they were persuaded to change their minds, and the struggles the duo experienced in adapting the dark, fantastical play is a key part of the story told by author, Barry Kester. But the book also shines the spotlight onto Rodgers and Hammerstein themselves, looking at their lives, their working methods, and their relationship, which was not always as harmonious as one might have thought. Although Carousel was created by Rodgers and Hammerstein, it would not have happened without the help of some extraordinary people, both backstage and onstage and the book pays due tribute to them all. Many of Carousel’s songs have become well-loved standards, none more so than You’ll Never Walk Alone and not just because of its association with football. A chapter is devoted to this remarkable anthem. Carousel’s story did not end with its 1945 Broadway opening. After an initial London run and a nationwide tour of the United States, there was a film version. The author relates the many problems that were encountered on that production. The book examines what many would agree to be the finest production of Carousel to date, staged at the National Theatre in 1992 directed by Nicholas Hytner and concludes with a look at some of the more recent revivals and the show’s place in the musical theatre canon today. Barry Kester lives in London and has loved musical theatre all his life. After retirement in 2010, he set out to write a detailed history of his favourite musical. Round in Circles: The Story of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Carousel is his first book.

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Help your little one drift off with this beautifully illustrated book, full of fantasy lands, daring adventures and polka-dotted sheep! Written with love for children afraid of the dark, and those that love it too.

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An ardent passion for flying brings New Zealand born Peter Garland to the RAF and war- torn Britain. Very quickly he settles into the life of a fighter pilot with the help of romance, comradery and unmatched determination. However, it isn’t long until Peter is plunged into the perils of air warfare where he faces not only the enemy, but also his own demons. Everything he holds dear hangs in the balance as injury, loss and the ever-present Nazi threat soon takes a brutal toll. As the ravages of the war rage on, The Pathfinder operation takes Peter into the belly of the action where all his skills, talent and grit are put to the test. He and his trusty navigator, Gary quickly find themselves swept up in the treacherous turbulence of this great operation. Little do they know that this mission will have life-altering consequences… The Pathfinder is a tragically heart-warming tale of heroism and friendship. A story of how to overcome adversity when all seems lost. It shows that out of the depths of destruction and despair come hope, togetherness and strength. With nostalgic charm, bittersweet triumph and poignant emotion, follow Peter on his epic journey through war, peace and love.

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Lillian Horgan, after a career in administration latterly as a school secretary and finally in the NHS, decided to write, in association with Darren Edwards, this delightful story. As a mother and grandmother, she knew instinctively what would appeal to primary school children. Darren Edwards has been an actor since the age of eleven, and is a prolific writer of poetry, scripts, short stories and comedy sketches. Between them they are introducing us to a wide range of imaginary people, all based uniquely on the vagaries of the weather. A subject always close to the hearts and everyday lives of children and their parents.

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Brandon Smith-Johnson, a young man from Huddersfield with British, Romany gypsy and Jamaican heritage, dreams of a successful future engaging in creativity through writing, photography, art and custom clothing whilst feeling different to everyone around him. At Leeds City College he meets Lauren and the pair navigate adolescence and enter adulthood together. Brandon inhabits many environments across West Yorkshire from his mother’s house, to Lauren’s family home, to B&B's home to addicts, to lost youth hostels and to troubled people hotels. The Crypt, a homeless shelter, is where the pair live from which trouble and torment follow. They are relentlessly preyed upon by the lost, criminals and addicts through manipulation and violence. Lauren and Brandon indulge in drinking and substances, exacerbating their struggles with mental health as they become increasingly unstable. They face being stolen from, overdoses, psych ward stays and arrests based on misunderstandings. But Brandon finds he can attain a sense of peace by connecting to nature through camping in the Lake District and when taking a boat ride by the Swiss Alps. Caught between pursuing escapism and wanting to break free from pain and poverty to achieve something meaningful, Brandon realises he must learn what he truly desires, who he really is, how to take care of himself and how to make life worth living before it is too late and he loses both the ongoing battle inside his mind and the relationships in his life.

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