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Frontier Demonology
William was only seven years old when his Nana told him about Table Hill’s dark tradition.
For the last ten years, his name has been on The List, a running record of every school-age boy and girl in the village. Each year, on the day of the Summer Solstice, the mayor of Table Hill selects two names – one boy and one girl. These two children must make the ultimate sacrifice for the safety of the village.
Today is William’s last Solstice. If he survives selection again, he will finally be free. If he doesn’t, his life will be in the hands of Fate.
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The Chameleon of Choice
The Chameleon of Choice by Alison Huckvale is her second collection of verses and poetry, whereby venturing down a rabbit hole can still be achieved wearing purple Dr Marten boots. Alison detonates gender, race, and ethnicity and puts feeling into fandango as a substitute for distress. Making choices and colour changes, she likens herself to a chameleon, where fear is replaced by impatience and the concept of affection is shut down.
John Hegley: “I am gladdened by the colours in both the writing and the images of chameleons and the biscuit tin. It is most reassuring to hear of a vulnerable phoenix.”
Rob Gee: “A rewarding symbiosis of poetry and visual art... Amongst other things, this book shows us the wisdom of finding joy in simple pleasures. Some lovely illustrations too.”
Helen Mort: “Alison writes poems from the heart. The Chameleon of Choice is an enlightening, bold, engaging collection.”
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The Resilience Mindset
Resilience can help cope with a volatile and uncertain world. It is not designed to provide solutions to the causes of the shocks and stresses, but rather to establish a baseline from which we can operate, recover, and move forward. In simple terms, it is about surviving and thriving.
Yet, resilience, whether professional or personal, requires an appropriate mindset or set of beliefs if it is to be effective. That mindset is shaped by values, attitudes, culture, responsibilities, and experiences which, in turn, mould the way we incorporate new knowledge and how we make sense of the world and ourselves. It influences how we think, feel, and respond in any given situation.
This book looks at the resilience mindset by taking a philosophical journey. As we live in a world of constant change, both self-imposed and inflicted, philosophy can help us understand how to cope positively and rise to the inevitable challenges. It is why philosophy down the ages has attracted students who want a deeper appreciation of resilience. Ultimately, it is the resilience of the human spirit that gives hope to human endeavours.
Here is a deep dive into the human aspects that lie behind our resilience. It examines topics such as being stoical, facing our fears, realizing our virtues, finding our values, seeking truth and trust, and coping with change. A review of the significant contributions made by philosophers past and present gives insights into the thinking and mindsets of people who have delved into the subject of resilience over the centuries. It all provides valuable lessons for dealing with today’s crises and challenges.
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Raining Cats and Dogs
It started as a pleasant dog walk in familiar surroundings. The bond between man and dog had grown strong, and the well-worn paths, under calm and serene conditions, felt as welcoming as ever. What could possibly go wrong?
The forecast promised a fair, sunny day, with only the occasional isolated shower on the horizon. Surely, the relentless winter and early spring storms had finally blown themselves out. Surely, summer would at last show its face, offering a much-needed respite from what had felt like an endless season of harsh weather.
But just as our innocent dog walker, Alan, and his faithful pooch began to enjoy a day full of promise, things took a sudden and drastic turn.
What started as a few dark clouds quickly escalated into a violent storm, forcing them to rush home in search of safety and the warmth of their loving family. But luck was not on their side. Disaster struck, and for a single terrifying moment, all hope seemed lost – especially as every method of communication became completely impossible.
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Addiscombe Murderers 1749–2021
Addiscombe is a fairly quiet suburb of south London, although it has a history which is quite unique. Legend tells how Addiscombe was nothing more than a group of farms until 1808, when the East India Company bought the Addiscombe Estate from Henry Radcliffe for the princely sum of £15,500. “The Company”, once described as “the grandest society of merchants in the universe”, constructed a college on this land to train its officers before they were posted to all corners of the Orient. Although the college attempted to be self-sufficient, its presence did result in a minor influx of certain trades to service the cadets and their instructors. And so, the habitation of Addiscombe was born. However, it was not until the demise of “The Company” by its own hand and the subsequent closure of the college in 1861, plus the arrival of the railway in 1864, that Addiscombe began to bloom. The building of large “villas” on the site of the old college encouraged businessmen to move to what was then a rural environment and commute to the city of London. From that time onwards, Addiscombe has continued to fester into the urban sprawl that it is today.
These writings are an attempt to record the murders that have taken place within the area of Addiscombe and/or have been committed by residents of the same, between the middle of the eighteenth century and the end of the second decade of the current century. They have been gleaned mainly from newspaper articles and, in particular, from provincial organs which are more likely to be sympathetic to the local point of view rather than the often over-sensationalised reports found in columns of our national press. Wherever possible, the author has attempted to preserve the language, tone and grammar used by the original correspondents in a manner which reflects the attitudes and behaviour in use at the time the crime was committed.
After centuries of occupation by law-abiding citizens, today the streets of Addiscombe are home to the knife-wielding savages that typify the society to be found in twenty-first-century London suburbs.
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Charlie
You meet someone in your life, and then you feel as if your whole life turns upside down. And what are those elements which make you feel like you had a lightning going through your whole system. Sexual desire or something about their energy or the way they looked at you or just simply the look in their eyes? And then when is the time to stop before you are heading towards being burnt to ashes. Will this be revealed in this book?
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Pearced
Adultery, illegitimacy and loitering at stage doors, the Pearce men found time for more than just shipbuilding and politics. Meet seven women whose lives were changed by the Pearce men. Adelaide, a young woman who found herself in a relationship with an older, wealthier man and being whisked off from Glasgow to London to become his mistress. Elizabeth, a dancer from Austria who finds herself mother to two illegitimate children and whose life meets a tragic end. Gwendoline thinks she has control over the situation with her married lover but ends up with a lot less than she had bargained for.Maud was making a life for herself on the London stage before she fell in love with a young barrister, who was quick to turn his back on her when his fortune changed. Florrie was the illegitimate daughter of an actress and a violinist, who had little choice but to become an actress herself. Will her dashing, charming baronet give her the life that she desires? Carrie was on the stage by the age of five and, with siblings, became the darlings of Victorian London, but would life as an adult actor be as rewarding as that of a child one, or would Carrie find that a wealthy Baronet offered a better life?Finally, Lady Dinah Pearce, wife, and mother of two headstrong, flawed men. Could she rise above the failings of the men in her life, remain strong in her Christian beliefs, and have a fulfilling life? Discover not only the facts but also the fiction of these seven women as their lives are imagined by a twentieth century woman who wanted to give them a chance to tell their stories.
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Two Sides
There are two worlds, each filled with very different people and perspectives. Who is fortunate, and who is not? Is it Steve, who lives in a world where happiness is forbidden, or is it the rat, who comes from a place where only happiness exists?
It soon becomes clear that this apparent happiness isn’t genuine at all; it’s merely evil intentions in disguise. Yet, everyone is afraid to make a change or take the first step. The rat persuades Steve to join him in this seemingly ‘wonderful’ world. The boy agrees, hopeful that all his dreams will finally come true, and he will live the life he’s always wanted.
However, the path to true happiness is not an easy one. Steve, the rat, and their friends must find the courage to become true heroes, uncover the truth, and save everyone. Meanwhile, the Queen of this ‘wonderful’ world is determined to stop them at all costs. It’s uncertain who will survive and who will fall along the way.
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Palmetto Cay
To escape a loveless marriage to a senior government official, Faith flies to a home she owns on a secluded private island in the Caribbean. Desperately seeking to be alone, she quickly learns ‘alone’ proves in short supply, as at her door unexpectedly arrive old friends and dangerous strangers staying just a mile away up the cay. Over the next week Faith discovers she is the pivotal player in a life-and-death struggle of historic proportion, one she had no part in creating, indeed knew nothing of. She must use her wits to play for time until help arrives on the charter plane returning in a few days. Just out of sight, powerful forces operate to guide events, yet in no regard is Faith a hapless stander-by. Palmetto Cay is the crucible of the grand intrigue, and she, its catalyst.
The story speaks to inestimable wealth and limitless power, to corruption and trust, love, morality, truth, betrayal, deception and mistake. And nothing is as it seems. Absolutely nothing
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The Croaks
Dive into the enchanting world of The Croaks, where Freddy, a daring young frog, embarks on an unforgettable adventure beyond Croak Pond. With danger, humour and heartwarming friendships, this tale explores bravery, family bonds, and the magic of finding your way back home.
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Windi – the Super Vole
Veggi Vole is given super nature powers by mother nature’s helper, the Orb-weaver Spider. She changes Veggi the Vole into Windi the Super Vole! Can he stop all the little vole children from being eaten by Stinky the Stoat or his friend Whiffi the Weasel.Can he find the children?
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Atticus Fighter of Rome Series – Death Before Dishonour
The Parthian hordes led by their king Artabanus had invaded the outer reaches of the Roman empire, destroying several Roman outposts along Parthia’s border with Mesopotamia. The Parthian army had laid siege to the great Roman fort at Tadmor.
Atticus had joined the legions of Rome. He stood a mere inch short of seven feet head to toe, a pure warrior, barely a man at the age of 18. A mountain of muscle and strength second to none.
General Maximus of the Augusta Legions had witnessed, at first hand, the bravery and fighting skill of Atticus, and with the blessing of the Emperor, Augustus had installed Atticus into the Augusta Legion as first centurion of the first cohort of the Augusta Legion.
Artabanus had sent envoys to the two client kings of Mesopotamia, inviting them to join forces with him to destroy Rome, which was at its weakest. One of the kings had disguised himself as a merchant and went to Rome to see for himself. Spies and assassins hid amongst the civilian population and were often paid handsomely for their services by the king of Parthia. Atticus would soon be unleashed upon the Parthians. His quest to become Rome’s greatest warrior had begun.
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