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Mr. Johnson & The Ever Most Amusing Farm Stories Ever Told
Mr. Johnson notices one particular pig and casually tells Sammy, “Looks like she’s ready for auction.” Sammy’s heart sinks. “Please don’t take Gabby to the auction, she’s not that kind of pig!” But Mr. Johnson, unfazed, reminds Sammy to finish his chores and moves on to other farm duties.
Feeling the weight of his responsibilities, Sammy checks on his mischievous baby goat, Beckett, who’s been warned to stay out of his mother’s garden. As if keeping Gabby off the auction list wasn’t enough.
Later, Beckett meets Gabby, and as he leaves the pig pen, he calls out, “I’ll come visit you if you’re still around.” But as he walks away, he feels a pang of regret, noticing the worry on Gabby’s face. Unsure if he has upset her, Beckett decides to seek advice from Alexander the mouse.
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I Wish I'd Asked More Questions
Step into the life of an ordinary city girl and follow her journey through moments of revelation, unanswered questions, and unexpected turns. From the mysteries surrounding her birth, the possibility of adoption, and a second family she never fully understood, her early years were filled with uncertainty.
As a young mother, she is suddenly uprooted and transplanted to island life, where she finds success in her chosen craft and builds a thriving business. Yet, much later in life, the unanswered questions from her past resurface, compelling her to embark on a search for the truth.
The answers she uncovers are not always welcome, but they bring the resolution she has long sought. An ordinary city girl, perhaps, but a life far from ordinary.
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Stay Fearless
A true story of love, betrayal, courage and sacrifice.
A story about self-discovery for a young, beautiful 23-year-old woman named Satine, who became a victim at the grasp of her lover’s hands in whom she had no idea was so dangerous.
This true story tells the tale behind a woman and her struggle with domestic violence and coercion. It shows up close and personal the trauma that emotional and physical abuse brings but also exposes the trauma that runs deeper... and what started it all.
With twists and turns along the way, from love bombing to gas-lighting, follow Satine’s journey to self-discovery and inner peace.
Reader’s discretion is advised as this book contains depictions of violence.
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Urban Life
In the heart of 1970s Uganda, amidst political turmoil and civil strife, General Isaac Malyamungu is driven by revenge against celebrated businessman James Harris. As orders come down from the tyrannical President Idi Amin to eliminate rebel sympathisers, Malyamungu sees a chance to satisfy his vendetta.
James, a Harvard-educated entrepreneur, finds himself ensnared in the lethal web of conflict as he attempts to protect his beloved wife Susan and their young twins. With enemies closing in and safety becoming a distant dream, the family is forced into a treacherous journey through the foreboding Dambila forest.
Caught in a deadly game of cat and mouse, will love and determination be enough to defy the ruthless forces seeking their destruction? As allegiances are tested and the fight for survival intensifies, the line between hunter and hunted blurs in this gripping tale of resilience and sacrifice.
Join James Harris as he battles not only for the lives of his family but for hope itself in a land steeped in chaos, where betrayal lurks at every turn and survival is the ultimate prize. **“Eliminate All of Them”** is a harrowing exploration of the depths of a man's love against the backdrop of war, pain, and a quest for justice.
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Locked Out
Henry Evans, a 19-year-old coal miner working at the Hunter Valley Rothbury Colliery marries a local girl, 18-year-old Wynnie Spencer in September 1928 and takes a loan to purchase a small miner’s cottage located in the village of Rothbury only one block from Wynnie’s parents and directly across the road from the Rothbury colliery gates.
On the 14th of February 1929, the Northern New South Wales coal mines are given 14 days’ notice to accept new working conditions by the colliery owners.
The Mineworker’s Federation rejects the colliery owner’s ultimatum, which culminates in the colliery gates being shut and the miners thrown out of work.
The events that follow throw Henry and Wynnie’s lives into turmoil, coming to a head when, on the 16th of December 1929, an incident takes place that is described as the worst industrial event in Australian history.
The consequences have catastrophic ramifications for Henry, Wynnie and their extended family members.
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Judge My Soul
Betrayal, depression, loneliness, pressure, desire – emotions that shape everyday life, yet we often struggle to accept their presence. They’re woven into every moment, every memory, and every decision, both made and unmade, even within our most mundane routines. Whether we’re waking up, trying to sleep, or feeling at peace, these emotions remain.
Though our routines may differ, this struggle is universal and worth celebrating.
In those moments, we can choose to ignore our emotions or to bottle them up. Or we can express them, no matter how small or fragile they may seem. Find solace in these poems that explore the simple moments we all share yet experience so uniquely.
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Perfectly Woven Lies
Life seemed idyllic for the glamorous couple, a big house in the country, a successful career and a loving husband and child, what could be more perfect? Everyone wanted her life.
But behind closed doors it was a very different matter. With slow realisation, she realised she had married a monster. With no one and nowhere to turn to, would she survive?
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M J
Meet MJ, a young explorer who loves adventures! When his town is threatened by a flood, MJ’s curiosity leads him into a forbidden giant garden. After tasting a strange, magical plant, something unexpected happens, changing his adventure!
Now, MJ must figure out how to use his unique situation to help protect his family and friends from the rising waters.
Join MJ on his journey to save his town. What lessons will you take away from this story to help protect our own wonderful world?
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Not Another Murder, Please!
A grand Georgian house, now a residence for wealthy retirees, becomes the setting for a cunning plot when thieves set their sights on Lady Moira: a rich and rather difficult resident. The plan is set in motion after the daughter of the house carelessly mentions the splendour of Lady Moira’s jewellery to her new boyfriend. Seizing the opportunity, the thieves hatch a scheme.
As a play is staged at the house, it seems like the perfect moment for the thieves to strike. But when tensions rise and the thieves fall out, chaos ensues. What happens next?
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The Bend in the River
A Mid-life Adventure in the Catalan Countryside
Two Scorpios with a relationship of only six months, minimal Spanish, amateur DIY skills, and no catering experience – what could possibly go wrong? This story isn’t just about DIY. It offers a glimpse into life among the wonderful rural folk of Catalonia, where the author forged lifelong friendships and learned about a region steeped in history, still bearing the scars of the civil war 70 years earlier.
The story culminates in the arrival of their first guests – keen fishermen eager to explore the depths of the mighty Ebro River. Witnessing their joy as they pursue their dreams of catching huge carp and catfish is a highlight of their adventure.
Interspersed with tales of rural life are explorations of idyllic mountain villages throughout northeastern Catalonia, from the Knights Templar fortress in Miravet to the fields of Horta Saint Joan, where a young Picasso once sketched local farmers. Laughter and local charm abound in this easy-to-read and heartwarming memoir.
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I am You, You Are Me
A flight to escape. A past that refuses to stay buried. A journey that feels like a dream – or a trap.
Everything seems normal – until it isn’t. Strangers know too much. Shadows whisper forgotten truths. Memories shift, twisting into something unrecognizable. What was left behind is catching up, and the answers may be more unsettling than the questions.
I Am You, You Are Me is a mind-bending journey into identity, fate, and the eerie connections that bind us all. Once the truth starts to unravel, there’s no turning back.
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Where Do You Go When You Need to Hide Away?
‘Sometimes highly functional people have lives and minds that are falling apart. You would never know because they would never tell you ... until they write a book about it.’
Where Do You Go When You Need To Hide Away? is the story of Joe Black and his struggles with Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. Joe’s childhood experiences of abuse and strained family relationships left him with shame and unresolved mental health issues. As he ventured on his careers and adult relationships, his challenging childhood still shaped his thoughts and behaviours. Only in his forties and fifties during a series of mental breakdowns did Joe finally acknowledge his past traumas and start to confront his lifelong battles with his identity and poor mental health. After years of therapy, Joe describes what he has learned about himself through psychology and how he now tries to manage his mental health and finally free himself from his need to hide away.
£11.99
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