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Prelude to Change, Hong Kong of the 1950s
In the 1950s, when few people had the means or opportunity to travel the world, the Cold War was at its height. On one side stood the Western powers; on the other, an uneasy alliance between Russia and Communist China. Young National Servicemen manned a large wireless listening post on Hong Kong Island, in defiance of the massive communist neighbor to the north. This posting offered these young men an otherwise unattainable chance to journey to the other side of the globe and experience a way of life that had persisted, with little change, since Hong Kong was forcibly colonized by Great Britain in 1841. The most significant change was a massive increase in population, spurred by the upheaval of the Chinese civil war that ended with the communist victory over the Nationalists in 1949. As depicted here, Hong Kong was both beautiful and, for many, impoverished, but always fascinating during this pivotal time in history.
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Verse Chorus Verse: Classic Albums Volume I
Dive into a captivating exploration of 100 classic rock and pop albums from the 20th century and beyond, brought to you by a passionate music enthusiast. This is not your typical music review book; it’s a deeply personal journey interwoven with the author’s own experiences of living with a severe panic disorder, chronic alcoholism and then recovering. This book is a must-read for music lovers eager to delve into the back catalogues of rock and pop’s most iconic artists. Get ready to uncover hidden gems, rediscover old favourites and gain a deeper understanding of the music that shaped a generation.
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The Rainbow Maker
How are rainbows really made? Could rain come from holes, somehow, in the sky?
Join Lara and her fairy friends that she discovers (in a fashion) at AllCreation.com, where God the Creator is in charge of the weather, but not as you’d expect!
Here, what some people call the Northern Lights are curtains quite literally and self-sufficiency heads the rules as the rainbow sheep are fed carrots, beetroot and blueberries to colour their wool that sometimes is used by our Rainbow Maker, Reenie Fligtrop, to knit the rainbows.
God does a blinder with his elephant troop and Mr Hewbert is, well, Mr Hewbert.
Rufus is an Ethiopian crocodile/sewing machine and when you marry, you pass through the Carcambrenator doors into a total paradise.
Join Mrs Fligtrop and the others as Lara gets shown around the factory.
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The Delivery of Big Ben
This is the second book in the series, continuing the fantasy story of The Mysterious Robbery of Big Ben.
One month after the spectacular robbery of Big Ben in London, the adventure of negotiating its delivery to King Brely-1000 began. Winn Blitzzer’s Aunt Moxum gave him the green light to proceed, but only under her conditions and wishes, according to the previous agreement his nephew had made with the king. This agreement aligned with her own secret plan to have him marry the king’s only daughter, the Princess of Light.
Winn Blitzzer was under pressure from both sides to deliver and please them. But secretly, he had his own idea of how to satisfy all parties. He aimed to please his Aunt Moxum while also trying to free all the townspeople whom she had unjustly imprisoned in the invisible prison world by her evil whims. These prisoners, who had no hope of returning to normal life, included his own parents.
Finally, Winn Blitzzer secretly altered his Aunt Moxum’s plans by proposing a new agreement to the king. This satisfied the king more than their previous arrangement. Winn offered to give the great clock Big Ben to the king and release the Princess of Light from any obligations in their first agreement. In exchange, he requested a Royal Pardon Edict from the king on behalf of his Mambul Community. It was a win-win agreement for both parties.
The king accepted the proposal with great pleasure, creating mutual trust between him and Winn Blitzzer. Now it was up to Winn to use all kinds of diplomacy and deception to prevent his Aunt Moxum from guessing his true intentions.
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Larry the Copyslug
Larry is looking for friendship in all the wrong ways.
He follows, pesters, and tells tall tales, all to be liked.
When that doesn’t work, he tries copying. He thinks maybe if he looks the same as others, he will be accepted.
But is it worth it? And has he chosen the best role models?
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A Christmouse Tale
On a night before Christmas, as everyone sleeps,
Around and about a little mouse creeps.
As Santa is journeying all through the night
The little mouse scurries to set something right.Join a little mouse on his journey through a sleepy house to make sure there’s a gift waiting for Santa when he comes down the chimney.
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In the Blink of an Eye
In the Blink of an Eye is a powerful semi-autobiographical narrative that chronicles the extraordinary journey of a young boy from the impoverished streets of Portsmouth to the heights of corporate success. Born into a tumultuous environment marked by poverty and an abusive father, the protagonist, Joe, faces overwhelming challenges that threaten to define his future.
This story captures the essence of resilience and determination as Joe transforms from a troubled youth who once engaged in reckless joyrides into a focused, ambitious and successful adult. Through sheer willpower and strategic thinking, he navigates the complexities of life, seizing opportunities that arise amidst adversity.
As readers delve into Joe’s life, they witness his professional ascent and heartfelt efforts to forge meaningful connections with his own children, contrasting starkly with his relationship with his father. In the Blink of an Eye is more than just a tale of triumph; it is a profound exploration of personal growth, the impact of choices, and the indomitable spirit of humanity. This inspiring narrative serves as a testament that one’s past does not determine one’s future, and with determination and the right mindset, anyone can rewrite their life story.
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Beneath the Mountain
From the green hills of Kerry to Padre Pio’s Shrine in Italy....
Born Catherine Brenda Mary Madigan O’Connor, she grew up on a small farm in Ballybunion, County Kerry. As a child she loved the natural world and was blessed with spiritual gifts, inherited from her ancestors.
Too soon darkness entered her life, and, unable to share her pain, she became withdrawn and volatile. During these difficult times she found solace in nature and in the form of friendly elemental beings she encountered near her home.
Later, she had to endure more challenges when she became a young woman and mother. These included nearly dying after being poisoned and unbearable anguish when she lost two babies.
Mary’s unexpected and amazing experiences at a Padre Pio Mass changed her sadness and grief to hope and proved to be the turning point towards a more positive future. Further life-changing events showed her that her destiny was to use the gifts she was born with to help people from all walks of life.
Beneath the mountain is an epic journey of self-discovery and spiritual awakening. It also holds a message for us all to never give up, no matter what, and to know that God and the angels are looking after us every moment of our lives.
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Phyllis Bentley
‘I want to write’.
For the youngest child and only daughter of a Halifax mill owner who had little contact with literature, it seemed to be impossible.
But with the assistance of those who recognised her determination, Phyllis Bentley became a novelist with an international reputation.
This, however, as a recently opened archive shows, was but part of her story.
She was also in demand internationally as a lecturer because of her flair for explaining difficult problems in simple terms.
She served on many committees in Halifax and elsewhere, and her wide (and sometimes amorous) contacts with leading figures in the world of literature reveal much about her and their personalities and end speculation about their sexual orientation.
Least known of all is the work she did—sometimes at considerable personal risk—during the war.
Speaking and writing, she introduced Americans to Britain and the British to America and—using her knowledge of the Dewey Decimal system—she encoded detailed information about the D-Day landing, which was secretly sent in advance to the British Embassy.
In recognition of her various achievements, she was invited to both Buckingham Palace and the White House, but hitherto, unlike most of her contemporaries, she has not had a biography.
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Cognitive Cosmogenesis
The author’s mother was a very devout Catholic and played a significant role in his decision to join the Catholic Order of Preachers. There, he fell in love with the work of Thomas Aquinas, who based Christian theology on the philosophy of Aristotle.
During the Second Vatican Council, he saw an opportunity to repeat the work of Aquinas using modern science. Since science is based on observation, this project implies that the universe is divine—a heresy for which he was expelled from the Order.
This book is a personal account of that history and a justification for the belief that the universe itself is divine. The core idea is that we could solve all our problems by ditching strange gods and facing this fact. The universe creates itself; if we interpret our knowledge of physics properly, we would arrive at a credible scientific theology.
The world has a natural intelligence far in excess of any artificial one. If we can understand how it organises life—from cells to forests—then organising world peace will be a pushover. Modern theologians must recognise that a physical point of view, rather than ancient texts, is the true source of credible theology.
Religion and politics have been bedfellows since time immemorial... The model of creation presented in this book completely rejects the imperial intent of genocidal holy wars.
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One Family’s Journey Through Ten Centuries - Book 2
King Charles I did not know that his queen’s lady-in-waiting was having an affair with John Pym, an important parliamentarian of the day. She kept Pym well informed about what the king was up to. When the king fell out with Parliament over money, Pym had Charles followed, matters descended and the king ended up under arrest at Carisbrooke Castle, where he got stuck in a window while trying to escape. He was extricated, transported to London, and beheaded. With him no longer available to hand out under-the-table government contracts to his favourite knights, feudalism died on the vine, and the middle class became firmly in control.
Oliver Cromwell was chosen to take King Charles’ place. He didn’t like Catholics, and most Irish were Catholic. And so, he stole their land, forbade their religion, and reduced them to abject poverty. They tried to live on potatoes. But in the 1830s the potato crop was very bad, and by the mid-1840s it was struck by a blight that reduced the potato to a rotten mush. Two million starving, penniless, and diseased Irish peasants fled to a tiny village of 2,400 mainly native Indians. These Torontonians took them in and cared for them, and they all then set about building a mighty industrial complex, stealthily under the nose of the Americans. One of these was a transcontinental railway of steel trains that would stretch from sea to sea, climb steep mountains, and cross deep gorges; that would transport immigrants from Europe in the thousands to settle in four new western provinces, and in 1867 unite the land masses to formally create the Dominion of Canada.
But they left the power to declare war with a few mind-midgets whom they called hereditary monarchs, and then allowed that power to be grabbed by an evil madman who, allowed free reign, almost completely destroyed the progress of nearly 400 years, and laid nearly one hundred million of the Middle Class in early graves.
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