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Hettie the Little Dachshund
Hettie is leaving the only home she has ever known to move with her owner, Poppy, and she’s feeling really sad.But with the help of her friends, she starts to realise the move could bring new adventures and friends. Together, they help Hettie see that this change might not be so bad after all! Excitement awaits.
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The Circle House
We all need a little time away, don’t we?
The Circle House seemed like the perfect place for this group of friends. A beautiful spot to relax, rewind, and enjoy their time together.
Things don’t really go to plan, with a twist you won’t see coming.
What will these four encounter, and can they endure?
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Sovereignty, Servitude and Sorcery
For a century, the Kingdom of Talamholean has known peace. But without war to occupy them, the influential elite have plunged the realm into disarray with their petty power struggles.Jack Sweep, a lowly guardsman uninterested in politics, has reluctantly become a pawn for the sinister Warlock’s Council and the enigmatic Eva Valmarque. His closest friend, Lyndsey Carter, stumbles upon whispered plots and schemes, uncovering ever deeper layers of corruption.Victoria Lionsgate, a journalist seeking to expose the powerful, must tread carefully in her quest for the truth. As she digs deeper, risking more each day, Victoria wonders – is her search for justice worth the cost?Through an unlikely friendship and shared adversity, three ordinary people discover that the influential cabal ruling Talamholean hides dangerous secrets. Some truths are worth fighting for, but taking on the inner circle means placing a target on their backs. If they hope to prevail, Jack, Lyndsey and Victoria must stand together before unchecked ambition drags their realm into the shadows.
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Triumph of the Imagination
These poems seemed to write themselves over twenty years, until I was about forty years old, a time when I was teaching and bringing up a family of very lively nippers.
The nippers have now developed into very effective leaders!
This is my response to ‘Triumph of the Will’…
Triumph of the Imagination.
They are best read in sequence at about a third a session, I suggest. I hope you enjoy them.
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The Cigarette-Flavored Tea and Strindberg
The alley is quiet. The light of lanterns illuminates the ground. A vague shadow trembles inside a car at the end of the alley. Reza approaches the car within a few meters. Suddenly, the car door opens, disrupting the balance of the alley. The equilibrium of raindrops and the balance of Reza’s motorcycle wheels. He is close to hitting the ground. He stops. In front of him, in the darkness, a shadow gradually takes shape and becomes like the figure of Shahab. Shahab is furious. His hands firmly grab Reza’s collar and slam him against the wall. The veins on his neck are bulging. Adrenaline in his blood tightens the muscles in his arms. He screams. Curtains are pulled back from the windows. Light spills from inside the houses into the darkness. A few people look outside. Reza is wandering. He wants to distance himself from Shahab. A punch is enough to keep Shahab away from him. He keeps Shahab away from himself. Defeated, Shahab moves towards the car. Something catches his throat, and he stifles his breath. He does not want to share his Tabasom with anyone else. The car swerves crazily towards Reza. Reza gives way. The car disappears. The alley is quiet. The cold and sets in under Reza’s skin. The corner of his lips is burning. Rain wipes away the thin blood streak on his lips. A long horn sound comes. The sound of an accident… the sound of silence… Curtains are drawn. The memory of the alley is forgotten. Few memories twist and sit on the body of the wall.
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Fantastic Max
Take a look inside the amazing world of Fantastic Max. He is a five-year-old boy who sees the world in a very unique way. Fantastic Max’s brain is a little different to most children’s brains, and that can make things tricky for him sometimes.
Whilst Fantastic Max may find talking hard or some noises too loud, he can always rely on his trusty backpack, which is filled with special objects that help him with the things he finds hard. There are also lots of things that Fantastic Max is very good at thanks to his super special brain and even though he is different, he is still… well… fantastic!
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365 Mindfulness Wisdom
365 Mindfulness Wisdom is about gaining deep understanding and insights that arise from the practice of daily mindfulness. It involves gaining a clear and insightful perspective on the nature of our experience, one’s own thoughts and emotions and the interconnectedness of all things, especially nature. This wisdom will lead to a more compassionate and wise way of living, where you will be better able to face challenges, connect with others, make informed decisions, care for your wellbeing and achieve health and happiness.
I invite you to kick-start your day with a positive thought and give a few moments for contemplation with the daily reflection. Give yourself permission to find a quiet space for meditation, where your mind can take refuge from the hustle and bustle of life.
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The Mishaps of Johnny Seagull
Down at the beach, Johnny Seagull’s family are gathering ready to go fishing for lunch and Katie and her Grandpa are hunting for crabs in the rock pools. Cecil Crow is heading their way from the next bay.
Johnny is a young seagull, bored with having to eat fish at every mealtime and longing to sample the delights of foods like pepperoni pizza, fries, and ice cream. His best friend Cecil is a mischievous scallywag, always up to no good and forever encouraging Johnny to join him in his schemes. Thoughtful and kind, Katie would hate to see Johnny go hungry.
Will Johnny allow himself to be led astray by Cecil Crow and even go so far as to steal to get to try his dream foods, or could it be that tricking Katie enables Johnny to get to try the foods he so desires?
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An Unfinished Story: Return of Pinocchio
Dear reader,
Remember what a metaphor is? In simple words, this is what we want to say, without naming names and positions, with elements of sharp humour, exposing the whole palette of political fraud, when politicians promise people ‘mountains of gold,’ and as a result, the people get ‘bitten and beaten.’
We present to your attention a humorous work, a story about a political circus that has existed throughout human history. And if we spin this wheel, we will see that all these situations described in the book, one way or another, occurred in certain states and eras. People have faced and continue to believe in political illusions for centuries.
After reading this book, you will react with humour when looking at those politicians who are going to govern society. The images of the characters we know reflect the stupidity, greed, and naivety of people who are ready to believe what they are promised…
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Coffee and Solace
Within is the laundry list of a poor unfortunate soul, a hungry flirtatious sweet tooth.She is Icarus without Apollo.Reborn from ashes hoping to turn the residual melancholy into a spectacle.She writes of heartache and loneliness, joy, and comfort, how art shapes her world.She writes with a burning, writhing need to understand her humanity.She writes about everyone she’s ever met, and the people she never will.Within is a love letter to herself, and to all the ones who can’t use their words.Within is a promise to keep loving all the beautiful, disgusting, amazing, horrendous parts of herself.She writes alone in the a.m, hoping her words scream loud enough before her coffee goes cold.
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Little Jigme
Little Jigme is a Tibetan spaniel who lives in the Himalayas, which are the highest mountains in the world. His home is a Tibetan monastery, where he is looked after by the chief lama and the other monks. He is curious to know what snow is like higher up the mountain. He decides to leave the monastery one morning and set out on his own to find out. On the journey, he meets other friendly animals who help him on his way. As he gets higher, the mountain changes. Night begins to fall and it becomes colder. Little Jigme starts to feel frightened and very alone. Will there be anybody to help him? Should he carry on or turn back? He suddenly remembers that his name means ‘brave’ in the Tibetan language, and finds courage to carry on with his adventure. Has he made the right decision and does he return safely to the monastery?
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Witchwater Tarn
An air of mystery surrounds Hoarfrost, the hermit of Witchwater Tarn. The inhabitants of Witchwater Wood are wary of him and fail to understand his constant search for knowledge. In their fear and distrust, they betray him, yet in the end, when their need is greatest, it is he who saves them – but at what cost to himself?Told through the eyes of a group of woodland creatures and set in an earlier century, Witchwater Tarn is an inspiring and thought-provoking story for younger readers. Its beautiful illustrations complement this tale of strong relationships and moral dilemmas, of courage and kindness, and of deceit and forgiveness.This wonderfully descriptive story is brought to life with both lovely illustrations and rich language. The ideas expressed communicate a sense of moral integrity, providing valuable support for parents and educators as they help children grow and develop. This story offers reassurance and comfort to all who face the difficulty of choosing between good and evil.
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