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Salt and Soil – Beginnings
Salt and Soil – Beginnings is a tale of love, set in the aftermath of the Napoleonic wars, as two people come together to share their lives, in order to meet the demands and pleasures of their adjoining West Country estates.
Their story is intertwined with the adventures of their fleet of merchant vessels, extending amongst others to the island of Saint Helena, where an encounter takes place with Napoleon Bonaparte; to Buenos Aires, Argentina, innocently colluding in a rescue attempt of the Emperor; and to the island of Jamaica, bringing about an escape from rioting slaves.
Cover art by:
Gabriela Spector (ship).
Rowland (house).
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The Fireflies That Hung as Midnight Stars
Immerse yourself in the enchanting tale of fireflies as they navigate the familiar willows they call home. In this magical world, these luminous creatures live out their seemingly mundane existence. Yet, beneath their routine lies a deeper desire: to share their unique identities with the world. Each firefly, glowing with its own distinct light, tells a story of individuality and character.
Their nightly displays are more than mere communication; they are a celebration, a dazzling dance amongst peers. To us, these twinkling lights symbolize excitement and adventure, as we follow the fireflies on their journey. Along the way, they encounter new experiences and face the challenges of life in the wilderness.
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The Adventures of Dominic Mouse
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a mouse?Not just any mouse, but a prince, living in a grand castle with butlers, maids, and cooks – without a care in the world.In the Kingdom of Mouseville, young Prince Dominic is curious about the world beyond the palace walls. Longing for adventure, he is finally given the chance when the King and Queen take him on a voyage across the ocean to introduce him to the wonders beyond their tiny realm.But when disaster strikes and their ship is destroyed, Dominic finds himself stranded, separated from his family. Taken in by a kind country mouse, he begins a new life and discovers that there is more to being noble than riches and royal privilege. True greatness lies in kindness, compassion, and caring for others.
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Alchemy of the Stones
Arriving at precisely the right cultural moment, Slavica’s opus bridges disparate worldviews into a unified whole. Its pages hold wisdom destined to evolve into a trusted life companion for every reader. Much like the seminal I Ching has done for millennia, Alchemy of the Stones profoundly introduces its own symbolic language and numerology before unveiling the deeper order inherent in our phenomenal world.
Through three illuminating chapters, readers first access symbolic layers of meaning via the universal language of stones. Next awaits a master class in alchemical creation - whereby insight into life’s intricate patterns of connection allows one to consciously participate in manifesting reality. Finally, Slavica escorts readers into the realm of duality between Seeker and the sought, facilitating a bridge between inner and outer worlds.
At its core, this guidebook facilitates profound personal contact with invisible forces shaping emotion, thought and destiny. For any seeking fuller understanding of the subtle mechanisms behind our choices and creations, Alchemy of the Stones awaits as the quintessential roadmap home to wholeness.
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Sweating on Ice
This true story is about one man’s quest to climb the highest mountain range in the world, the Himalayas. The author set out soon after the 9/11 attacks, and his tales describe the journey of a climber who was rejected, challenged, and ridiculed and, in the end, was caught in a terrorist attack that changed the world. This is the story of an adventurer who embarked on his passage against all odds but was convinced that he would find success despite being bullied and doubted by his superiors. This is a true story of challenge, triumph, and the spirit of never giving up. A junior executive’s journey to change the way the world interprets class, race, poverty and how the world fails to see potential.
In his book, Elmo wants to make his readers understand and appreciate how one can rise from the ashes. if one is genuinely dedicated, and committed. He goes on to describe the journey in his own words and highlights the key events that led him to climb the high Himalaya.
He describes in detail the expedition and how he managed to climb the highest mountains in the world. His journey takes him from being unknown, to becoming a well-known figure who has found his place in the mountaineering world and has helped put a small tropical Island on the mountaineering map.
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An Enchantment Overlooked
Looking at Andrea Mantegna’s Parnassus in the Louvre, one might ask:
• Why does criticism point to Mercury instead of Perseus as the character holding the reins of the horse?
• Why does Pegasus have a precious breastplate and a curious goat beard?
• Who, really, is that delightful couple who dominates the scene below and what does it represent?The author tackles these and countless other questions with compelling arguments, grounded in a painstaking examination of classical tradition and mythology. The result is that Mantegna’s work is fully restored to us in its historical context and in all its cultural and moral values – values that, unfortunately, are often underestimated or even silenced by a largely aesthetic criticism, aimed at highlighting shape, structure, colour, etc., instead of emphasising the iconographic and symbolic aspects of the images.
The author also takes on such Renaissance masterpieces as Botticelli’s Primavera, Bronzino’s Allegory of the Triumph of Venus and Caravaggio’s Amor Vincit Omnia.
Readers will find themselves drawn into the author’s passionate and thorough research, eager to share his exciting discoveries.
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Another Little Rascal
Bringing home a new baby is a huge event in anyone’s life, but none more so than that of an older sibling.
Enjoy reading this book along with your child in order to help prepare them for the incredible adventure that lies ahead and what they have to look forward to.
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Two Little Princesses
In a beautiful castle in a land far, far away, two little Princesses live with their parents, the King and Queen. The Princesses are full of energy and joy, keeping the King and Queen entertained at all times with their dancing, games and mess.
Every day is an adventure as they play in the castle and gardens, spend time with the King and Queen and live their best Princess lives. Together the little family discovers the joy of imagination, boundless energy and love.
Two Little Princesses is a sweet and gentle bedtime story that will send your little one off to sleep ready to dream about living their best lives.
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My Family and Court
Come and explore the sometimes confusing and frightening world of family court, from a compassionate, child-centred perspective.
My Family and Court is written for children, from the age of 4-years and upwards, to help them understand some of the language and words that they may hear from the adults in their lives, whilst going through the family court process.
Discover what adults really mean when they talk about ‘court’, learn who a ‘judge’ is, and encourage open conversations about some of the big emotions that could be present in the family home at this difficult time.
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Alone Wolf
When the moon would light the sky
Sharing the night with the stars
Most wolves would cry ‘Owooooo!’
But Howl could only Baa!Howl the wolf sounds like a sheep,
Something the other wolves find baaaaaad!Is Howl destined to roam alone or will friendship be found in the most unlikely of places?
Join Howl in this fun, rhyming adventure as he seeks to find a pack to call his own.
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A Flicker in the Dark
Have you ever felt a ringing in your ears? Ever had your ears pop right after? That means a demon is nearby. No matter, wherever demons appear a member of the Divine Caste, also known as Slayers, is close behind. Let the Slayers handle the demon and run, don’t walk, run away as fast as possible!
Don’t believe in demons? That’s all right too. I’m sure that oozy, black tentacled thing drawing you in was just a dog, yes, a dog. Thankfully for those of us who do believe, or perhaps have the Divine Gift of Occulus in us, we can see the truth.
Join the two oldest Bernhard brothers, Braconis and Rygel, as they learn to harness their gifts and join their family in the ongoing fight to protect this planet from the Dark beings seeping in. Battle with demons, meet one of the last Gideonites, and fight off a Slecht, all while trying to pass the Witch Prince’s math class, who also happens to be their cursed 11th great uncle.
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The Uninvited Guest
Sally’s journey through the diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer is raw, funny, and deeply thought-provoking. Strikingly honest, her writing is both heartbreaking and laugh-out-loud funny. She faces life’s challenges with a remarkable sense of humour, sharing true stories – from asking for a two-for-one deal at the funeral parlour to escaping MRI scanners – with both sensitivity and inescapable wit.
While we cannot change the ending of her story, we can celebrate life alongside her: laughing, crying, and emerging as better people for having shared in her extraordinary journey.
£8.79
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