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Rocket and Marcy Big Adventures
Hooked from the first page, you read a quirky story with a safety aspect for your children about a mouse that has the adventure of a lifetime and comes across a bump in her path and a hedgehog on their way home with their family. two brave little cute creatures with the heart of a lion with the challenge they face.
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Lightbringer
“God’s gone. I was his firstborn. I am your master now.”There’s something very wrong with Lily Wright. Gripped by a mysterious illness, and with strangers opting to jump from windows rather than speak to her, Lily concludes that she’s been demonically possessed. Yet the truth is far darker than she imagines, and Lily soon discovers a world haunted by a past that won’t stay dead. Trapped with an inescapable new identity, Lily finds herself at the heart of a ten-thousand-year-old love story, an apocalyptic war between Heaven and Hell, and a rivalry that dates back to the dawn of time.
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Elsie's Bookshop
Reagan loves books but is overwhelmed by choices for Book Week. Seeking help from her grandmother, Elsie, who owns a charming bookshop, they embark on a whimsical adventure to find inspiration. Elsie suggests a brilliant idea: why not celebrate all of Reagan’s favourite characters at once? Join them as they create a magical costume that embodies the joy of reading and the special bond between grandmother and granddaughter. This heartwarming story is a celebration of the special bond between a grandmother and granddaughter, the magic of books, and the boundless possibilities of a child’s imagination.
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Waves of Destiny
It’s February 2023, and a number of complete strangers are invited on a cruise of a lifetime to celebrate the silver anniversary of a travel agency. But what is it that has brought them together? Is it just pure coincidence? The cruise sets sail for the Canary Islands as planned from Liverpool, but soon the holiday mood darkens.
Who is the mysterious stranger onboard that appears to be eavesdropping on their conversations? Suddenly their worst fears are aroused when one of them mysteriously disappears and another one has been found murdered.
There are several twists and turns in this fast-paced crime whodunnit, set aboard a luxury cruise liner. Waves of Destiny is the latest serial crime thriller by British crime writer David McCaddon, the author of the “Following Digital Footprints” trilogy.
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Fractured yet Blessed
Reeling from one trauma to the next, my life felt like it was spiralling downward. I found myself in a deep, dark pit with nowhere to go. At my lowest point, life seemed hopeless, and I truly wanted to let go. Giving up felt like the easier option.However, through various avenues of healing and sheer determination, I slowly began to rise. Step by step, with courage, self-belief, and confidence, I moved forward.This book is a collection of some of my most heartfelt experiences – a story I hope will inspire you to rise above life’s challenges and leave the darkness behind.
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Book 1: The Unknown Existence of Being
The Unknown Existence of Being is a mesmerising journey through the depths of human consciousness and the mysteries of existence. Narrated by Kālah, a timeless entity, this novel weaves a tale that transcends history and reality, inviting readers to explore the profound and often unsettling truths of our universe.
Kālah’s story is not just a recounting of events but a revelation of the unseen forces that shape our lives. From the birth of Udgītha, a being of immense significance, to the enigmatic moments that defy the laws of physics, this narrative challenges our understanding of time, existence, and the very frame of reality. As readers delve into the pages, they will encounter ancient humans, metaphysical phenomena, and the haunting echoes of AUM, all intricately connected by the thread of 108 elements.
This novel is a tapestry of emotions, from the raw pain of childbirth in a harsh, cold environment to the divine scent of newborns abandoned in the snowy uplands. It is a story of survival, curiosity, and the relentless pursuit of knowledge. With each chapter, it masterfully blends fiction with philosophical musings, creating a work that is both thought-provoking and deeply moving.
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Life in a Dance on Words
While at times you may dance with others and other times alone, the movements you make as you forge your life’s path also represent a dance. Although the steps may vary, the finish line remains constant, so it’s time to recognize life for what it truly is, a dance, one that you must learn to master in order to transcend towards ultimate freedom.
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Little Bull on Cow Hill (and the Secret Tunnel)
What have Archie and Katie been up to on Cow Hill since their last adventure?
Well, they have been living a quiet, calm, happy life but are a bit bored with no excitement until…
Hector appears out of the blue with a couple of new friends, all seeking adventure, so off they all go once again, finding a hidden world right on their doorstep.
The Cow Hill is hiding a secret, where new people welcome them in, ask them to join their world for a little while, have an adventure, play together and all become great friends forever!
Great friends don’t have to look the same as you; being different is more interesting and exciting!
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Payment
“Take no part in the unfruitful works of darkness, but instead expose them.” – Ephesians 5:8.
Deep with the forgotten and misty moorlands of Yorkshire, the secluded village of Middleton Kirby unknowingly plays host to a dark secret. Dark, malignant and patient, it waits as if dormant for the next generation of an ancient family to make their Payment. When the Esquire of Middleton Kirby returns home to his manor and life of isolation after a period of time away, he finds he is not as abandoned as he always thought.
As much as he may try to resist, he realises he cannot avoid making his Payment forever.
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The 27 Club
Four old age pensioners, Abigail Perry, Brooklyn Coleman, Kinsley Patel, and Aurora Sanders, live together in a care home called Serenity Heaven.
Now 66 years old, they often find themselves reminiscing about the good old days.
One year stands out in their memories more than any other. When they were 27, their lives changed in ways they could never have imagined.
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A Case for AI Ethics to Achieve Sustainability
What if the real power of AI isn’t in its speed, data, or dominance but in its ability to serve humanity with conscience, dignity, and sustainability?
In A Case for AI Ethics to Achieve Sustainability, Thami Msubo, a South African thought leader and workplace diplomat bridging shopfloor realities and boardroom decisions, delivers a bold and timely blueprint for aligning artificial intelligence with ethical leadership, measurable outcomes, and the UN SDGs. Inspired by Al pioneer Geoffrey Hinton and heeding Stephen Hawking’s stark warning that Al could pose an existential threat to humanity, Msubo introduces four transformative dimensions.
First, the Ethical AI Manifesto, a values-driven vision rooted in Ubuntu, ‘I am because we are’, which champions human dignity, privacy, shared prosperity, accountability, and others.
Second, the Ubuntu Ethical AI Framework, a practical tool with measurable KPIs that track AI’s impact on workplace wellbeing, social inclusion, and long-term sustainability.
Third, the Circle of Evolutionary Learning, a forward-looking model that ensures ethical knowledge is passed from one generation to the next.
Fourth, the Sovereign AI Wealth Fund (SAIWF), an economic justice which ensures that automation royalties are paid back to society and displaced workers are reskilled with dignity.
Written in clear, accessible language, this book makes complex ideas easy to understand and apply. It is for everyone: students, educators, CEOs, policymakers, and concerned citizens. But it makes a powerful appeal to corporations, governments, and multilateral organisations to lead the AI revolution with ethics at its core.
A powerful voice from the Global South, long excluded from Western-centric AI discourse, Msubo positions South Africa as a global torchbearer and beacon of ethical, human-centred innovation. This book is a moral compass for our digital age.
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The Wilderness Within: My Cancer Story
Brenda Spaan was first diagnosed with cancer at the age of 35. She passed away peacefully on 16 September 2023.
It was Brenda’s greatest dream to share her journey with as many as possible… her searches for treatment, her adventures during remission and most of all the realisation that cancer wasn’t her enemy but instead her best friend.
This change in mindset is what carried her through the best and the worst of times.
‘The Wilderness Within’ is a poignant, moving tale of a woman holding onto the beauty of life and grasping every opportunity which came her way. Her advice to those who face the same challenges is to “Embrace every moment!”
£8.99
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