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THE NEXT GENERATION is the third book in the LOVE IN STORE Romantic Saga. Book 3 in the Love in Store saga that has tracked Tim Cooper's life from Barrow Boy to a highly successful business man with a retail empire. He has been constantly supported by his beautiful wife Sophia and a large team of dedicated employees who he regards as part of his family. As in every life there is love, laughter, and tears as well as excitement, triumphs and tragedies The Next Generation concludes the Love in Store trilogy.

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With a title inspired by an angry text that the sleep deprived, post-partum author once sent to her husband, this book is a must for anyone fed up with trying to survive modern life. A candid collection of 40 poems

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Loopy Lu of Laversham Lane and the case of the missing ball If you’ve ever wondered what would happen if Sherlock Holmes met Dr Dolittle then this story is for you. Follow Danny and his food-obsessed best friend, Sam the Labrador, on a suspense-filled and occasionally humorous journey, as they try and help their furry friend solve a mystery. Join Danny and Sam on their first case as they try their hands (and paws) at being dog detectives and make new friends along the way. The different breeds of dogs show off their special skills that make them perfect for sniffing out clues and chasing down leads. The beautiful illustrations bring the canine characters to life and make this book perfect for parents and children to read together, your dog may even want to listen too… This adventure is perfect for kids of all ages, junior detectives, anyone who loves to solve mysteries, animal lovers, pet owners and anyone interested in dogs and their behaviours. A Danny and the Dog Detectives Story.

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Hands up if you have ever used a dating app? Raise them a little higher. Don’t be shy now! The yearning for easy access to sex on the men’s side, running parallel to the non-stop stream of attention and validation on the women’s side, have made this new form of dating somewhat addictive. From Tinder to Bumble. OkCupid to Hinge. Match.com to Badoo, the perfect partner is only one swipe away right? That is of course if you have managed to get over your ex. A mental leap eluding Georges who, swipes desultorily whilst craving a sign of acceptance from the true love of his life Laetitia. One Year Swiping On Bumble sees Georges weave together stories that will Red Pill Blue Pill men, shock feminists, and defibrillate incels. The unspoken side of female nature is laid bare as the microphone, for so long monopolised by the likes of Dolly Alderton (author of Everything I Know About Love) is finally placed into the hands of men. And not one mention of Andrew Tate nor Jordan Peterson was needed!

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Dancing in the Blue Room, written in dual timelines by J.R. Sargent, embraces the unrelenting friendship between two teenage boys nicknamed Shorty and Rabbit. Set in rural Kentucky during the fabulous fifties, but not so fabulous for gay people, this heartfelt humorous and tragic story is personified by the allure of, hot rod cars, jitterbug dancing, daredevil flying, and teenage sex. Navigating the boys’ journey through the coming-of-age years, will stir the embers of baby boomers, and enlighten generation Z to the carefree innocent times of bobby socks and rock and roll.

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"Miracles" is a book about children and for children. It may be enjoyed by teenagers and adults alike. It basically gives a relevant bible based account of a few of the miracles Jesus performed involving five children. One of them was merely a witness, another contributed towards the miracle, while two of them actually experienced a miraculous healing.The fifth child was literally brought back from the dead. However, though these stories are true and are set in real life situations, their backgrounds and some of the characters in them are purely fictitious.

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Post-war England. Two women decide to put their country above their families. Adrienne travels the world advising governments on behalf of her country. She doesn’t have time for her son Daniel. Boarding school offers an answer. But for Daniel, being Jewish in an English boarding school in the 1960s is a nightmare. Eleanor has signed up as a sleeper with MI5. She and lyrical Irish builder Barrie, the love of her life, move to a perfect country cottage, and when a traumatised Daniel finds refuge there, he thinks he’s found his safehouse. But both Eleanor and Barrie hide deep secrets that fracture his fragile tranquillity with terrifying consequences.

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The Brave Shall Inherit the Earth is the motto of the Rajputana Rifles, the oldest rifle regiment in the pre-World-War-Two Indian Army. It is a fitting epitaph to this remarkable young officer who commanded the mortar platoon in 3/6th Rajputana Rifles during the 14th Army’s invasion of Burma in 1944. Denis O’Leary came from a family of soldiers; his father was also RajRif. Just out of officer training, a practicing Catholic, handsome, athletic, twenty years old, Denis joined 3/6th Rajputana Rifles on the eve of Field Marshal Slim’s invasion of Burma in 1944. This book is the story of his Regiment in that Homeric engagement. It is also about the close friendships formed in war between a British officer and his Rajput and Punjabi ‘Mussalman’ soldiers. The Regiment ‘had been fortunate in our introduction to war. It had been a gradual process.’ Luckily Denis learnt quickly and by the time he came to his Kurukshetra – a decisive battle to hold Pear Hill against suicidal Japanese attacks during the Irrawaddy crossings – his mettle had been tested and forged. During this battle, in which he won his first Military Cross, he was badly wounded by shrapnel and evacuated back to India for the rest of the war, only re-joining his beloved battalion in pre-Independence Burma, which this account also covers. Denis O’Leary was a life-long soldier, he is a modest historian, he writes simply but eloquently. There are few books so hauntingly beautiful about something so savage as war.

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In this collection of fun, illustrated poems your organs come to life on the page. This entertaining and educational collection of rhyming children's poems is beautifully illustrated throughout, with colourful characters on every page. Ideal for children aged 6-11,

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50 Cities is a travel book with a difference. It follows the travels of Graham Hughes, professor of medicine and renowned expert in rheumatic diseases, notably Lupus.

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Those who have a deep affection for Britain's countryside will be totally absorbed by this extraordinary history of environmentalists' efforts to conserve the glorious South Downs. After describing the special qualities of the area and earlier attempts to safeguard it, the story of a twenty-year campaign to secure National Park status for this special part of England is recounted. Strong forces opposed, but the South Downs Campaign, which eventually grew to represent 159 national, regional and local groups, won through and the national park was established in 2010. Author Robin Crane chaired the meeting of seven people who founded the South Downs Campaign in 1990. He remained chairman until the South Downs National Park was finally designated. From the outset the campaign was run by a team of both volunteers and professionals. The Campaign for National Parks, The Ramblers Association, Sussex Wildlife Trust and Sussex and Hampshire CPREs were the lead organisations. Margaret Paren, wh

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With his graphic design expertise linking vision and verse, Love Is' is the first of a 10-book poetry set featuring Roy's life with his darling wife Nancy, who recently passed away. He hopes everyone in love will associate with the closeness he enjoyed during his long marriage to Nancy through the prose and vibrant illustrations that are conveyed so beautifully in each of his fluent and powerful observations that make the world go round.If I had searched a lifetimeI could never find another youIf the stars and fate are all they areThen I know they must be trueIf I had searched a lifetimeAcross lands paved with goldThe only place I'd wish to beIs with you to love and hold

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St Giles-in-the-Fields: History of a London Parish resurrects a neglected area of Central London, rich in history and incident. St Giles is at the centre of one of the greatest cities in the world but you've probably never heard of it. But it is an area with a dense and tangled history that tells us a great deal about the experience of living in London across the span of time from the twelfth century to today. This history has rarely been glamorous, but it is packed with the stories of lives touched by many of the most momentous events in British history.St Giles began as a mediaeval leper hospital. After the Reformationitgrewinto one ofLondon's largestparishes, stretching east to Lincoln's Inn Fields and north to Bedford Square and Bloomsbury. Aristocrats, poets, musicians,artists andlawyerslivedhere. St Gileswasnotorious too for its slums notably the Rookery where Centre Point now stands. Its streetsalsoboasteda hive of industry, printing, brewing andcrafts. Latercamemusic shops in

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If you experience heavy periods with no underlining reason, this book can help to keep your periods under control. The author has discovered particular foods that can have a negative effect every month. By eating these foods at the right time, this effect can be eliminated, enabling you to continue with your daily activities.

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Strengths Stacking is a way of identifying and embedding your skills, strengths and experiences to increase your confidence and make imposter syndrome a thing of the past. The Strengths Stacker approach, developed by Lizzie Bentley Bowers, draws on the research and tools of positive psychology as well as hundreds of hours of coaching experience, to teach you how to know, embed, and embody your strengths. Knowing what our strengths are, and increasing your connection to those strengths, can have an impact on confidence, wellbeing and resilience as well as giving you more resources to draw on when faced with challenges. In these beautiful journals that you will want to return to again and again. Lizzie Bentley Bowers offers a structured approach to gaining a broader and deeper understanding of your strengths, while anchoring them in stories, experiences and data.

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Is the COVID-19 pandemic now a distant memory, and did you wonder what all the fuss was about? It was life-changing for Allen Yates and his family, a story that they will never forget.. During the height of the pandemic, Allen Yates contracted a life-threatening COVID-19 infection, leading to him spending 102 days in hospital, 68 of them in intensive care and half on a ventilator in an induced coma. During that time, Allen experienced many bouts of delirium, vividly blending the reality of what was happening around him with his body’s fight against the virus. At the same time, his sister Jackie was rooted in the harsh realities of his life-threatening illness and a national lockdown; she juggled being his medical advocate, the leading information point for an extended family and the matriarch of her own family. This fascinating book takes us on two parallel narratives through the time between Allen’s admission and his release from the hospital. One is a vivid, fantastical story based on Allen's notes during his lucid periods and recovery time; the other is Jackie’s detailed diary of what the medical team told her and what she saw during her visits. This intensely personal story of someone fighting to live and someone who can only watch a loved one battle back to health goes beyond the pandemic. This book is about survival, hope and the strength of family in the face of life-threatening illness. All proceeds from the book will go to the Wythenshawe Hospital and the teams that saved Allen's life.

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It is often assumed that the rise of the Labour Party in the early to mid-20th century to become one of Britain’s two main political parties was assured. It was not. At the turn of the century most working-class men voted for the Liberal Party, and a majority of local and national Trades Union leaders were staunch Liberals. This book tells the remarkable story of the campaign in one area, South Shields on Tyneside, to establish a successful Labour Party; and the key role of one man, Aaron Ernest Gompertz, in that struggle. Orator, organiser and Parliamentary Agent to the town’s first Labour MP, James Chuter Ede, in eight general elections – Gompertz devoted his life to establishing an electorally powerful Labour Party in South Shields and saw its rise in the post-war period to become the dominant force in local politics. The rise of the Labour Party as a major political force in Britain owes just as much to local stalwarts like Gompertz as it does to the likes of Hardie, Henderson, MacDonald and Attlee.

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Shot entirely on 35mm film, North of the River is a celebration of the natural beauty of everyday Bristol, both the well known places and the places without a specific name or address. It is also an intimate reflection of Paul’s experience in Bristol. Whether wandering through the quiet cold of early mornings, or sitting in the glow of the setting sun and looking over the rolling hills, these photos embody the places he considers home.

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The Hidden Creatures of Hackney is a story seen through the eyes of Kiran and Karma, as they explore their neighbourhood in search of a hidden magical world. The journey begins when the children find a map whilst playing in Granny’s attic. The map includes instructions for making devices called “Imagi-scopes”. Using these devices and through the power of imagination, they can see and interact with otherwise invisible magical creatures who inhabit each location. Along the way, the children enrage a squirrel druid, are nearly kidnapped by hairy Vikings, avoid being turned into fairies by a devious fox, and save their toes from being eaten by tiny aquatic tigers. There’s more to discover as they explore this make-believe world, eventually arriving at a strange fancy dress funfair, which seems entangled with the magical places Kiran and Karma have discovered whilst on their adventure. This fantasy-adventure, graphic-novel for developing readers aged 5-10, is written in verse, with a hint of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, a touch of The Gruffalo and a smidge of Pokémon GO. The whole family will love it!

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Sleep training isn’t for everyone – if it’s not for you, then you’ve found the baby sleep guide you need! Baby and toddler sleep can be a nightmare to get your head around. If you’re looking for an easy-to-read book that explains how baby sleep really works, with practical steps on how to make gentle improvements, this book is the book for you. There’s no one size fits all solution. Get ready for practical, evidence-based information with helpful, actionable steps that will give you a new approach to tackling your baby’s sleep challenges without leaving your baby to cry by themselves, ever. Sleep consultant Jemma Munford, who studied under some of the most well-known names in the sleep, neuroscience and parenting world, including Lyndsay Hookway, Gordon Neufeld, and Dr Laura Markham; and mother of a difficult sleeper, wrote this survival guide for parents who need a different approach to sleep training. A plan to follow that can be adapted for different families, but one which works with a gentle touch. In this book we’ll discuss: An evidence-based guide to baby sleep. What might be blocking your sleep progress. Gentle and responsive strategies for supporting independent sleep. A realistic guide of what to expect from 3 months to 2 years. A simple symptom checker to identify the solution for common sleep problems like frequent night waking, bedtime battles, false starts, and early waking. Practical tips for adapting your approach to suit your child’s unique temperament. Advice on how to cope when sleep is just pretty damn horrible. No matter what sleep struggles you are facing, this book is sure to arm you with the knowledge and confidence to turn your family’s sleep from a nightmare to a dream. You can do this! And this book will help.

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The thalidomide tragedy of the 1960s exposed the flaws in medical testing, unethical marketing, and the lack of accountability in the pharmaceutical industry. The voices of affected mothers and surviving adults with thalidomide-induced disabilities have often been overlooked. This is Sukeshi Thakkar’s story and her mother, Rama, was a victim too in this heart-breaking ordeal. Her life had been deeply affected as she cared for Sukeshi while tirelessly fighting for justice and financial stability. The emotional and stressful burden she carried was immense as she navigated a challenging path that required unwavering determination. Her struggle encompasses not only her child’s well-being but also the quest for recognition and accountability for the harm caused.

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This book will take the reader on a unique journey across the globe: from the open spaces of rural Kenya to Nairobi's high-tech sporting grounds; from a stadium in LA to the green pastures of New Zealand; from old Europe with its sleepy palaces to the buzzing streets of Beijing. Fasten your reading seat-belts and be ready to be surprised by the incredible stories of the fast-running Kenyan pilot Mwangaza, the free-spirited Ming-Ming, the brave doctor Jasmina, the mysterious Lady X and many more.

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Flowers in a Jar' is Sheila Hopkins' third published collection of poetry. Her poems are inspired by the people she meets, the places she finds herself in, life experiences, the Bible, and her unique reflections on life. A delightful and engaging collection of poems for amusement, inspiration and reflection.

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At a time when female architects were still as rare as hen's teeth, a seemingly unlikely entrant to the profession, a middle-aged vicar's wife Annabel Dott, was taking tentative steps on building projects in South Africa. A few years later she built ten houses in a North Yorkshire moorland village. Intended at first as holiday lets nine of the houses were then donated for the use of disabled officers of the First World War, which she claimed as the first completed scheme of its kind in the country. Annabel Dott went on to write at length about schemes for disabled soldiers, rural reconstruction and labour saving for women before embarking on her second ambitious and innovative building project in East Sussex. Other projects included a couple of church buildings and the renovation of houses including vicarages and rectories. At one point she aligned herself with a project to provide accommodation for single professional women. For more than thirty years and in five different parishes

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Bionic Reading® Edition. The author of this book is an authorized partner and licensee of the reading method “Bionic Reading®”. Bionic Reading AG and BRCG Casutt GmbH, Switzerland, is the exclusive rights holder of “Bionic Reading®” and develops, distributes and commercializes the Bionic Reading® products. This is the second picture book in a series of books to celebrate diversity and inclusion in children. Here we meet Poppy the parrot who has ADHD (Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder). Poppy is a very excited parrot with lots of energy, but she sometimes gets caught in an excitable trance and doesn’t always realise the danger she is in. One day Poppy escapes from her cage and goes on an adventure, but before she knows it she is lost! With the help of a new friend she finds her way home… and makes an important promise on the way.

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The romantic novelist Ethel M. Dell was a recluse, and actively avoided marketing herself as a personality in any way, but her formula was successful. She reached a very large audience publishing 98 titles and earning, at the height of her career, about 4M annually in today's values. Her plots included a popular and heady mix of heterosexual, implicit same-sex relationships, sexual deviances, gratuitous violence, death and exoticised notions of Empire and masculinity. Although being publishing alongside literary giants she was vilified by the establishment no doubt jealous of her substantial earnings. With an escapist and non-literary appeal to a lower middle class reader universe Ethel used a very successful multi-media marketing strategy with magazine serialisation, hard copy books, film, theatre and radio to reach this audience in the UK, the United States, Europe and the British colonies. A forerunner to Mills and Boom's success Ethel was very influential in setting the scene for m

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In this stunningly insightful and humorous sequel to Finding Joy, Keeping Joy explores the long terms consequences of chronic illness. Through the eyes of Joyce, Aunt Beth and Logan we follow Joyce’s fight to regain her health and her freedom after nearly a decade of being housebound with Lyme disease.

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The Journey Continues ... Traversing Canada, rounding Cape Horn, riding the Patagonian Pampas and Mongolian wilds. From Greek Islands to North Cape, through Thailand or along the Silk Road, Letson’s journeys reflect her curiosity and adventurous spirit. Readers meet characters imagined and real: ancestral ghosts, the author’s intrepid parents, lighthouse keepers, an Auschwitz survivor, gauchos, Roma and nomads. Set within historic and literary contexts, Soul of a Nomad shares sixty-five years of journeys and revelations. Evocative descriptions nestle amongst hair-raising anecdotes, every page encouraging the reader to explore further. The English word nomad derives from the ancient Greek νομαδ, referring to those who roam or wander in search of pasture for their livestock. Modern-day nomad, Kim Letson also searches - always seeking new vistas and fresh perspectives - on a lifelong journey that never fails to delight the reader. James Deutsch, George Washington University lecturer, folklorist, author. All lives are special, but some are more special than others. This delightful autobiography encompasses a life, a career and best of all, an exciting guide to those who are more interested in “otherness” than in exporting and expecting Canadian values when abroad. With boisterous good spirits and self-depreciating humour, Letson brings us with her to many of the world’s “roads less travelled” and describes for us the good, the bad and the ugly. Rick Steeves, watch out! Chris Harker, safari guide, fellow adventurer, author. Soul of a Nomad takes us from the Yangykala Canyon of Turkmenistan to the Alaskan Coast and from Florence in Tuscany to Ushuaia in Patagonia. At every juncture, Letson reflects on the significance of place, time and those she encounters. She describes her diverse travels through the eyes of a child, a young soldier on a peace keeping mission and an intrepid retiree. Ever the cautious interloper as she considers her role as “Other” and “outsider,” Letson is a keen observer of new ways, and new cultures. A highly recommended read for all observers of humanity and those with an interest in travel. Christine Dickinson, historian, author. Soul of a Nomad recounts a lifetime of exploration in remote corners of the world. Rich with sensory memories of the author’s childhood in snowy Ontario and family sojourns in England, as well as glimpses of her close bond with her parents, this is the story of how one person grows into the habit and practice of adventure. Going out to meet the world requires courage, flexibility, and humility. Every encounter described by Letson reveals the dual nature of her learning: while other cultures always have much to teach her, the journey is also a mirror of her own self-discovery. This memoir is an interesting blend of many different genres, as Letson also weaves history into her accounts of different countries and regions. For the reader, the pleasure of following the author on her adventures is akin to watching a child grow up to be fearless and confident, full of delight in the mystery and varied beauty of the world. Margo McLoughlin, storyteller, teacher, author.

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How to Feel Fabulous the Alkaline Way is a 3 Week Nutrition, exercise and relaxation plan and introduction into a healthier lifestyle. Studies have shown that eating a more Alkaline diet can help improve health, weight regulation and well-being. "The Alkaline Way" helps promote health by limiting processed foods, promoting more whole foods and managing your body's natural PH levels. The book is divided into 3 sections starting with a pantry of what you will need to buy for the forthcoming weeks on your quest of changing your eating habits to more Alkaline foods. Each day is set out and structured to follow, so you can prepare and cook each dish. The Exercise section is a simple build up, gentle "at home" exercise plan based on a beginners program. The third section is a beginners guide into meditation and relaxation. With the combined 3 elements "Feeling Fabulous" are the results we hope to achieve at the end of 3 weeks.

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This is a heart-warming story that will uplift and give courage to anyone seeking to overcome their great fears while at the same time, teaching us what is important in life. This little book is a must for anyone wishing to make their dreams come true. Regardless of their age.

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The author brings his love of the English language, nurtured by his life in Palestine, Guyana, Barbados, England and Argentina to a mixture of hope, sadness, love, disillusion and all the other experiences to which human beings are subjected. He has contended with rejection, exclusion, terrorism, injustice, hope and love. He now in old age finds contentment and amusement in the ways of the world, free of illusions, and delusions, while he contemplates the beautiful cattle and crops on his extensive farm, and tries to persuade a golf ball to go straight. May his epitaph be: He tried his best.

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Saying goodbye is never easy, but for every nanny and child it is part of their journey together. "My Nanny and Me" encourages children to feel positive about the next chapter in their story, whilst also acknowledging the range of emotions they may be feeling. By the end of this book, each child will have a better understanding of what's to come and how they feel about it. "My Nanny and Me" is more than just a story, it is a record of the memories made together. This book includes: drawing pages, scrapbook pages, and tips for nannies and parents.

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‘Tomorrow I will be leaving the delights of beautiful, snowy Ramsbury and setting off on my adventure to Ghana ...’ The inspirational true story of one woman, two villages, infinite optimism and thousands of lives transformed – TO LAWRA WITH LOVE is the funny, heart-warming, hard-hitting memoir of charity founder Sarah Gardner. It’s 2012, and Sarah is leaving her too-safe life in leafy England and heading to Ghana, Africa, with a suitcase full of cream-coloured linen and the romantic dream of ‘having an adventure and saving the world’. But the last thing the people of far-away, impoverished Lawra need is another white saviour. Which is just as well, because Sarah – hopelessly out of her depth and very, very sweaty – is not saving anyone. She can barely look after herself. Then, a terrible tragedy changes everything. Sarah begins breaking rules and building relationships – one in particular – bringing together her English village and his Ghanaian one on a mission to transform thousands of lives … including her own. A behind-the-scenes of international development as you’ve never read it before. A heart-wrenchingly honest account of work and love across cultures and continents. A testament to what listening, kindness, community and optimism can achieve. Totally relatable to anyone who cares about the world and the state of their hair.

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You are perfect and wonderful just the way you are! And the key to your life is in your hands. Don’t know what that means? You can live a joyful and full life. You can calm your emotional storms and the thoughts swirling in your head. You can find deep peace even when you are hurt or grieving. Don’t know how? Let the story of Emma and Bob guide you. Thanks to their curiosity, Emma and Bob’s ordinary holiday becomes extraordinary. In addition to enjoying time at the beach, in the forest and at home, Gran explains to them ‘the endless cycle of life’ and the importance of ‘self-kindness’, ‘positive thinking’, ‘listening to your heart’ and ‘being present’. You can learn these too, just open your mind and heart. You’ll find that even simple things like breathing, a sandcastle, half a glass of lemonade or a little flower can teach you things about yourself and life that you may have never heard before. A book about life. Not only for children, aged 9+, but for the whole family. A book that can help children increase their self-awareness, self-esteem and confidence, as well as maintain their mental health. The book shows them how perfect and powerful they really are and how they can shape their lives to become joyful and peaceful no matter what. Although the book is about a holiday, it talks about things like self-compassion, emotions, death and the power of the mind, heart and ‘now’. However, it’s easy to read and understand, thanks to the simple language, realistic situations and detailed explanations. In addition to individual and family reading, the book can also be used in school wellbeing sessions.

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The book of peace that will open doors to new realities. Written in poetry form, short stories, a book of spells, bringing back old folk heroes Robin Hood and little Miss Riding Hood, along with shamans, angels, wizards and magicians. Questioning the way of life and its current state of affairs, whilst creating an opening for the reader to question their own mind and existence. The reader will be left with a personal choice as they enter a new future.

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10 Countries, 10 Women, 10 Lives is an inspiring and strong recital of true-life stories from women around the world who have overcome adversity and achieved success. From the United States to India, from Europe to Australia, these stories offer diverse perspectives and showcase the resilience and courage of women in the face of challenges. Readers will be inspired by these women’s personal growth and empowerment, and gain insight into the importance of diversity and inclusion. This book is a must-read for anyone seeking inspiration and a global perspective on women's stories of triumph over obstacles. In this their first book, these two women are boldly supporting modern enlightened feminism.

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Journeying at Home and Away Pomegranates at 4800 Metres is a vibrant tapestry woven with themes of love, courage and generosity. Kim Letson’s husband, Mike, surrounds her with his many gifts of love, including his courage in the face of death. At a freezing teahouse in the high Himalaya, Letson’s porter presents her with a bowl of glowing red pomegranate seeds, as astonished silence spreads throughout the crowded room. At a beach house in Zanzibar, three little boys climb palm trees to bring her fresh coconuts, and their mother bakes a cake to be shared with them. In return for a handful of dates in the desert sands of Morocco, a gentle camel complies with her desires that he kneel. While kayaking in a storm off Vancouver Island, Letson’s friend, Pat, demands she find the courage to “come in on a wave.” This becomes a metaphor as Letson learns acceptance from her Nepali guide, Tendi Sherpa, and navigates her way through loss, grief and transforms into an intrepid nomad. At times gut-wrenching, at times spellbinding, this heartfelt memoir is a powerful reminder of the heights to which curiosity, kindness and bravery can carry us. Bravo Kim! Bruce Kirkby, adventurer, author. Kim Letson’s descriptions of the lands she journeys to and the people she encounters are vivid and evocative. She carries her readers with her, from the depths of her despair, through torrential West Coast rain, across the vast Serengeti, over Himalayan suspension bridges and into the Moroccan Sahara. Small of stature, she’s tough enough to defy risk, endure pain and, most importantly, to grow in self-awareness and confidence.David Esson Young, ship’s master, author.

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This is a book about the city of Bath, but as experienced by a resident who over several years walked every street, path and alley of the city. It describes the beautiful variety of buildings, the splendid views from all over the city, and the fascinating variety of social make-up and history contained within it. It draws attention to the many parks and trees within its boundaries and the wonderful ring of countryside around its borders, nearly always visible from its different areas. It’s a new view of a much described gem and contains many photographs and poems based on the above.

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Annie-Violet is a young servant girl working long hours at a big country house. She is happy there, but the young girls can sometimes be at the mercy of unscrupulous menfolk at night. If they complain they are often summarily dismissed. Then Annie-Violet suddenly discovers a secret which shocks her to the core. She seeks help from her beloved Aunt Florrie, but her rebellious nature does not help the situation. She has a crush on Frederick the footman and is devastated to find he loves another. But when she meets William, a handsome young foreigner, everything changes… This tale lifts the lid on life below stairs in Edwardian England – with a twist.

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In this primary caregiver (parent)-child therapeutic story the parent uses DDP-PACE to stay connected with the child's feelings. The book takes children through, the feelings of jealousy. Together they explored her feelings of jealousy when her new sibling joined their family and offer Reddy acceptance, curiosity and empathy.

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"Everyone should read this book!" Adi Pal, age 8 Mister Mishkins is a magical cat who owns an Apothecary on Mosaic Street - a place that appears mysteriously in town overnight and is only visible to those in need. Whenever anyone enters the Apothecary, Mister Mishkins listens as they share their troubles and fears, before turning to the rows of wooden drawers where, hidden within, is an eclectic mix of cats. These cats take whoever needs them on a journey of transformation, replacing negative emotions with hope, optimism, and a small sprinkling of magic. Author Samantha Mattocks has created a beautiful world filled with cats, rainbows and butterflies, that take away the worries and fears common to so many of us. This fully illustrated first book in the Magical Mister Mishkins series is sure to become a family favourite.

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Rediscovered after 150 years, the life story of Major General Richard G B Wilson has never been published until now. Pursued by Danger is the vivid account of one soldier's survival in his own words.From Napoleon to the Victorian era, Wilson's reminiscences reveal the action, danger, rivalries, and hard-won rewards of being an army officer in Britain's Royal Artillery. The recently graduated lieutenant was rushed to the war-torn Low Countries, where he joined the now-famous Rogers' Battery. Having led his gunners through the losses of Quatre-Bras to victory at Waterloo, near-death experiences followed him for the rest of his career. His army postings took him to the Mediterranean, the Caribbean and beyond, where he faced down perils from rioters to epidemics and pirates. Even at the end of his military service, where he supervised experiments on new weapons, he narrowly escaped the explosion that claimed the lives of his men.Wilson rewards the modern reader with his delight in the na

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THE METHOD, A whole new betting concept on horse racing. Finding winners at horse racing can be such a precarious task because we do not know where to find that starting point. THE METHOD, so aptly named, is the book that will give you the starting point, it will also steer you away from the minefield of possibilities that every punter carries in his head when placing a bet. The dilemma of selection is solved for you in every aspect of racing and gambling on the horses. And not only does this book take away the bookmaker’s edge and turn it around in your favour without getting bogged-down in mathematics, it also solves the very question of probability in the easiest and possible way.

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Several couples are burdened by the consequence of decisions made several years ago but are each presented with a choice that could correct the mistakes of the past and redirect their futures. The intervening times present new considerations that demand persuasion and concessions before the participants are enabled to restore close relationships and to regain the happiness of former times: lovers have drifted apart into lives that proved unrewarding; mature couples find added strength in a closer union; advice from an elder colleague directs a young couple into a happy future. The coincidental theft of an Old Master from a provincial gallery creates stress and discomfort among those affected but vengeful actions are reassessed and corrected. All participants are drawn to a reassessment of past actions and to question the wisdom of hasty decisions that have obstructed their path to a happy end.

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If you're considering embarking on an entrepreneurial journey or seeking ways to rejuvenate your existing business, 50 Golden Rules: A Beginner's Guide to Entrepreneurship is a reliable guide to help you navigate the path to entrepreneurial success. Written by Garry Mansell, an experienced entrepreneur who has achieved success in business growth, this book offers trustworthy advice and insights. Drawing from real-life experiences and valuable lessons learned, 50 Golden Rules presents essential principles that every aspiring entrepreneur should know to thrive in today’s competitive landscape. This startup guide is suitable for those with little or no experience in business and also acts as a valuable resource for experienced entrepreneurs seeking fresh perspectives. Inside this comprehensive guide to entrepreneurship, you'll find: Fifty essential rules every entrepreneur should consider, broken down into accessible subject areas, based on the author's journey and lessons learned in business growth. Real-world examples and experiences offering insight into the challenges and triumphs you may face, shared by someone who has navigated them first hand. Versatile tools and tips that can be applied across industries, supporting you in pursuing your unique business idea, tried and tested by an experienced entrepreneur. Expert endorsements, including praise from Dr Dimitrios Dousios of the University of East Anglia Business School, highlighting the value of the lessons shared within. With 50 Golden Rules: A Beginner's Guide to Entrepreneurship, you'll have access to the knowledge and tools used by the author to establish, grow, and enhance successful businesses. By choosing this entrepreneurial guide, you’re taking a step towards realising your entrepreneurial potential and investing in your future success. Allow this essential guide, written by a knowledgeable and experienced entrepreneur, to serve as a trusted advisor on your entrepreneurial journey.

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As both practitioners of personalisation and victims of it, it is the person in personalisation that has been lost. The titans of the personalisation industry have commercially defined what personalisation should be for us all without realising what it takes to make a relationship work – a personal touch. This book explores why. And if it can change. We learn about why we need to dismiss the personalisation perpetual hype, stop reducing it down to a single tactic designed purely to make money. Instead, we need to rebirth personalisation entirely and engage deeply with what it actually is, what it’s supposed to be, and what it means in the future for brands, great and small. Maybe even yours. This book is not like most marketing books – overly inspirational, redundant with revelation, cold and charmless, focusing on dry practicality with arbitrary models that no one can ironically use practically. This is different. Personalisation, spelled with an s, is full of personality, wonder, drama, heroes, and villains, and that all makes for a damn good story. A fairy-tale even. That’s how it is written. The Person in Personalisation is an adventure that inspires action from promoting critical thinking with irreverent humour, defeating personalisation dragons (no, really!) encouraging you, the reader, to take things back to basics, not from telling you exactly what to do.

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Treading Ancient Trails Seeking solace after the death of her husband, Kim Letson discovers a passion for long- distance walking. Through historical and cultural prisms, accompanied by memories, curiosity, and friends, Letson connects ancient and modern journeys. The Coast to Coast, Cornish Coastal Path, and Ridgeway in England offer opportunities for adventure. As a pilgrim, she explores a Portuguese Camino from Porto to Santiago, the Pilgrims’ Way from Winchester to Canterbury, and then the Via Francigena from Canterbury to Rome. Readers share both the wonders and challenges of the journeys, from mountain passes to wind-swept beaches, from Gothic cathedrals to mysterious stone henges. Kim Letson has created a curative elixir with Canterbury and Other Tales, a sumptuous blend of adventure-memoir, escape, loss and healing shared in concise, engaging vignettes. Letson’s prose shuttles us into each trek, as though granting exclusive peeks into the author’s personal travel diary. A series of stories you won’t want to end. Bill Arnott – poet and bestselling author. This book vividly brings back the joys of walking and riding many of the same pathways and facing some of the same challenges which Letson presents with unvarnished candour. While the journeys do not all carry the title of pilgrimage, they all share the pilgrim sense of an inner search – a need to fill the void of the tragic loss of her husband and mother with both a rationale for her own existence and her relationship with the world. Weary with toil, I haste me to my bed, The dear repose for limbs with travel tired; But then begins a journey in my head, To work my mind, when body’s work’s expired: William Shakespeare, “Sonnet 27,” 1609 Paul Chinn – author of the Lightfoot Guidebooks. Kim Letson has done it again. In this latest collection of journeys, she shares intimate moments, challenges of the terrain, encounters with both fellow travellers and those who host pilgrims such as her. Walking alongside shadows of the past, she describes intriguing details and the broad sweep of historical context for her travels and surroundings. Her insights are often humorous and sometimes wry, but it is her accomplishments and tenacity which leave us in awe and just a little envious. Christine Dickinson – historian and author. Like their namesake, these tales are much more than a guided tromp across some of Europe’s best treks and pilgrimages. They are also reflections on love, friendship, loss and what it means to be human. Letson shares lyrical glimpses of the landscapes and history she encounters: the uphill grinds, the wet boots, the soaring cathedrals and sweeping views. In her deft hands we are changed. Jeanette Taylor – historian and author.

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Separated from the flock, Merlin the lamb desperately yearns to return home. His mummy had told him he was magic. Could his magic help him to get back to her? Merlin has no idea what his magic does but life presents him with several new companions in the form of three bouncy goats, three wise horses and a little girl who is able to understand what animals say. Each one teaches him that nature surrounds us with magic all the time. Finally, when Merlin discovers that his magic is making other people happy, he experiences deep joy and complete fulfilment. A whimsical tale for young and old…

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