A Time to Return

Harry Thomson grew up in an Australian country town, determined to break free from his destiny as a shearer’s son. The Nazi invasion of Poland became his escape route, leading him to enlist and board the Queen Mary with the 2nd AIF. But instead of adventure, Harry faced the horrors of war in Malaya, becoming a prisoner in Changi and enduring the brutal construction of the Death Railway.

Barely surviving, Hiroshima’s tragedy brought Harry liberation, but returning home began his greatest battle: life. Alcohol became his refuge from the haunting memories of war and what he had to do to survive. His one true friend, Jack Mills, whom he met during training and with whom he survived Changi, remained loyal despite their estrangement.

Decades later, Harry vanished, his whereabouts unknown until Jack’s great-grandson, Charlie, embarked on a search seventy years later. Born slightly disfigured, six-year-old Charlie believed he had lived before as Harry Thomson. Convinced he was his Poppy’s best mate reincarnated, Charlie carried the spirit and memories of the haunted, missing WWII POW.

Guided by his past-life entity, Charlie must solve the mystery of his own disappearance, uncovering unfinished business and secrets from a time long gone. A Time to Return uses historical events in a fictional narrative to create a gripping tale of survival, friendship, and the enduring power of the human spirit.

Collection of Erotic Stories...Wherever Your...Mind Takes You

Most of the stories presented in this book are true.

These stories express the feelings and emotions experienced in those unique moments.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank these amazing ladies for giving themselves wholeheartedly during those times, leaving behind unforgettable memories.

I hope that readers of this book will also find themselves in these wonderful stories.

Performance Calculation Methods for High Speed Sailing Craft

This book takes a fresh look at the fundamental physics of sailing, emphasising factors that are unique to high-speed boats, and building logically from the fluid force mechanisms through the hydro and aero components to the numerous boat configurations that now exist.Suitable performance calculations are clearly explained for all the dominant types: Windsurfers, kite surfers, kite foilers, trimaran catamaran, planing monohulls, moths, etc. along with fascinating observations and speculation of the potential for further increase in speed.In addition, the book includes exclusive calculations of the performance in waves for some popular boat types. A selection of the calculations can be downloaded with an access code that comes free with the book.This book should be on any technically minded sailing person’s book shelf!

Hunter’s Manual

Presenting an essential almanac for every hunter, this book invites you to share in the outdoor adventures of an Australian whose passion for hunting with his rifle has taken him far beyond his native shores.

Join him by the fireside as he imparts techniques and secrets that will enhance your own quests for trophy game. Experience the humour in his self-deprecating tales, highlighting the lighter side of this unique sport.

Most importantly, become captivated by the magnificent wildlife and the skills necessary to immortalize them both on film and as prized additions to your trophy room and freezer. This book is not just a guide; it’s an invitation to the heart of hunting and the celebration of the natural world.

Clumsy Adventure

Have you ever wondered why you had so many odd socks? Where they disappeared to? And what they got up to? Well, wonder no more...Explore the magic inside the Festives’ family home. Meet loveable sock characters who go on an adventure into the garden, along with the clumsiest sock of them all!Share their special caring bond for each other, and, most importantly, the fun and laughter they experience along the way.The first in a beautiful series of short bedtime stories.

Running, Hiding, and Hoping

This book offers an unprecedented comparative study of five landmark court cases on slavery, tried on both sides of the Atlantic and spanning nearly a century: Somerset, the Zong, the Amistad, the Creole, and Dred Scott.

Dr. Nicholls reviews these cases through an interdisciplinary lens, analysing their historical, socio-economic and political rami cations. He also raises the critical issue revolving around the volatile and often conflicting notions of freedom, property, property rights, the definition of ownership, as well as the basic human right and authority to assert these rights whether or not they are legally recognised.

Finally, this study explores how the application of positive law, explicitly and exclusively devoted to the social control of slaves was also contrary to the declared tenets of natural law and how this tension was largely ignored.

Mermaid of the Ningaloo Reef

Dive into the underwater world of the Ningaloo Reef and discover a splashing adventure with Mermaid Mia in her playful tail.

If Mia becomes a mermaid for a day, how close will she get to the giant whale sharks?
Why do merm-spells grow as Mia discovers an underwater paradise?
A new danger washes over Ningaloo Reef. Find out what mermaid magic can do!

Where It Had All Escaped Too Soon

For many, a summer romance is fleeting, its excitement fading with the season. As autumn nears, the meetings become rare, the thrill wanes, and the feelings gently dissolve. But what happens when they don’t?

This story delves into the aftermath of a summer romance between two women, poetically exploring the enduring emotions and where they lead. It asks: where does love go when it slips away too soon?

Banking Law and Financial Regulations

Evaluating the financial accounts of the Royal Bank of Scotland Group, Barclays, HSBC, and Standard Chartered Bank from 2004 – 2018 reveals a taste of the sweetness of success.  It also demonstrates what could go wrong in a mega bank, the crippling price of failure, and the long hard road to recovery.

This book is a historical account of the causes of instability in the banking sector in the past 40 years and an evaluation of the effectiveness or otherwise of a range of laws and regulatory measures adopted to remedy financial crises in the UK over the years.

In addition, the book provides a broad review of the evolutionary development of banking and financial laws starting with seminal case laws on the subject, the Banking Act 1979, the repealed Banking Act 1987, FSMA 2000, the Company Act 2006, the Banking Reform Act 2013, Basel Accords and sundry EU Directives.  

John, a Barrister at Law offered a robust blend of theoretical knowledge and twenty years of practical industry experience in a commercial bank to provide legal perspectives on supervisory models necessary for stability in the banking sector, while promoting justification for creating an enabling environment for wealth creation and economic growth.

The Methods and Methodology chapter would be an invaluable companion for postgraduate students and researchers.

The Plan

Adam would never have imagined how life would change for him after he moved in to live with his uncle Steve…

At the beginning of this story, we are introduced to three friends Adam, Josh and Jane whose lives are inexorably bound together by a strong friendship.

Adam is a young man caught in a web of control and domination. The story includes themes of sexual, emotional and physical abuse. Some of this content is explicit. It confronts the issues of a confused sexuality, loss and grief. Adam reflects on the confusion, pain and struggles of his life as he enters adulthood.

Can Adam rediscover a relationship he once had with a person he grew to love from childhood?

The Pooka Who Ate all the Pies!

The Pooka is a mischievous little creature, but he’s also hungry, thin and hungry in his hole!

It’s Monday morning and everyone is looking forward to eating a tasty pie this week, even Tabs the cat,

But no pie is safe from the hungry Pooka!

Follow the Pooka through the days of the week; what will he eat next? 

Will he be hungry or full by Sunday? 

How many more pies can he eat? 

Will anyone except the Pooka get to eat a pie?

Maybe he will discover that you can have too much of a good thing and it’s good not to eat too little or too much!

The Magical Garden

A kind, elderly couple live a peaceful life in a charming, thatched cottage surrounded by a rambling country garden where nature thrives and is cherished. But their quiet existence is shaken when an ancient wood elf appears to the old man, changing the way they see the world. As the seasons pass, the old man begins to understand nature in ways he never imagined, embarking on a journey of discovery, wonder, and alarm. Yet, the cottage and the old woman hold their own secrets, for the garden isn’t the only place where a magical creature is quietly transforming their lives.

The Magical Garden will captivate and educate both children and their parents as it blends ancient folklore with a deep appreciation for the natural world. It will inspire children’s imaginations and encourage them to explore the outdoors, drawing them into a world of magic that can be found right on their doorstep. If you don’t already see the natural world as a magical place, this book will offer you a whole new perspective.