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Frankie's Flyer
An aspiration of self-fulfilment and defiance takes flight when Peter Reed, a newly qualified teacher with top honours from the renowned University of Stellenbosch, arrives in the rural town of Somerset East, South Africa.
At the celebrated Gill College High School, Peter brings a vision inspired by the enduring wisdom of Confucius and Aristotle and the modern insights of Howard Gardner’s theory of multiple intelligences.
Determined to challenge the narrow labels assigned to his special class students, Peter teaches by an irrefutable principle: “I hear, I forget. I see; I remember. I do; I understand.” Through hands-on learning and a belief in every student’s unique potential, he breathes new life into children labelled as “mentally retarded”.
But in a school steeped in enduring tradition, Peter’s radical innovative teaching methods spark fierce resistance from Dr Hawkins, a principal with secrets of his own.
As Peter battles prejudice, narrow-mindedness, and a failing system, his students begin to defy every expectation, led by Frankie, an orphan Indian boy with a dream of building and flying his own glider.
Years later, fate delivers a cruel irony: Peter, now broken by time and circumstance, is reduced to menial labour in a multi-million-rand business owned by his former students.
As he toils in the shadows of their success, a familiar voice calls his name. Rochelle, a former student, now an accomplished medical doctor, echoes his own words back to him: “A good teacher is like a candle — it consumes itself to light the way for others.”
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Frankie's Flyer
An aspiration of self-fulfilment and defiance takes flight when Peter Reed, a newly qualified teacher with top honours from the renowned University of Stellenbosch, arrives in the rural town of Somerset East, South Africa.
At the celebrated Gill College High School, Peter brings a vision inspired by the enduring wisdom of Confucius and Aristotle and the modern insights of Howard Gardner’s theory of multiple intelligences.
Determined to challenge the narrow labels assigned to his special class students, Peter teaches by an irrefutable principle: “I hear, I forget. I see; I remember. I do; I understand.” Through hands-on learning and a belief in every student’s unique potential, he breathes new life into children labelled as “mentally retarded”.
But in a school steeped in enduring tradition, Peter’s radical innovative teaching methods spark fierce resistance from Dr Hawkins, a principal with secrets of his own.
As Peter battles prejudice, narrow-mindedness, and a failing system, his students begin to defy every expectation, led by Frankie, an orphan Indian boy with a dream of building and flying his own glider.
Years later, fate delivers a cruel irony: Peter, now broken by time and circumstance, is reduced to menial labour in a multi-million-rand business owned by his former students.
As he toils in the shadows of their success, a familiar voice calls his name. Rochelle, a former student, now an accomplished medical doctor, echoes his own words back to him: “A good teacher is like a candle — it consumes itself to light the way for others.”
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Bobby on the Beat: The Donut
Have you met Bobby? Some call him Bob. Some call him ‘sir’ and some ‘PC Plod’. Bobby is special. He’s not just a dog. This proud pooch is a dog with a job. Bobby is a police dog. He patrols your street. Next time you see him, shout, “HELLO BOBBY ON THE BEAT!!!!!!” This is a story where children will be entranced with Bobby the police dog and the help he gives the other animals who love him dearly. With delightful illustrations by… it has a warm-hearted charm.
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The Gin Mummy Murders
A woman’s body has been found laid out on the local green area. She is perfectly attired, wearing a vintage dress and high-heeled shoes, and her hair is fanned out around her head, like a halo. The empty gin bottle in her hand jars with this otherwise saintly presentation, or is that just what the murderer wants everyone to think?
For Detective Inspector Gar Thompson, it’s an unfortunately familiar sight. He is still haunted by the almost identical scenes of two years ago in the same area. The murders of two young mothers remain unsolved. Has the Gin Mummy murderer returned to leafy South Blackstone?
There’s only one other detective who knows as much about these unsolved murders as he does. Gar will have to recall his friend, Dr. Matt Sherlock, from retirement to help him with this new case. Will the recently widowed Matt be ready for the challenge?
The investigation team has a monumental task ahead of them. Where do you begin when there are no suspects and no obvious connection between the women? The young mothers of Blackstone will have to be vigilant yet again.
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How to Break Free of Fear
Your brain is wired to keep you safe—but what if that wiring is holding you back?
Modern neuroscience confirms what many personal growth pioneers have long suspected: our thoughts shape our reality. When we consistently respond to life’s challenges with fear, we reinforce limiting beliefs and habitual patterns that keep us stuck. But by choosing a different response—one based on clarity, curiosity, and compassion—we can literally rewire our brains for change.
In How to Break Free of Fear, Michael Griffin explores how simple but powerful shifts in mindset can lead to measurable improvements in wellbeing, decision-making, and life outcomes. Drawing on tools from psychology, neuroplasticity, and mind-body practices such as PSYCH-K®, he offers a practical framework for transforming the way you think, feel, and act.
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A Family Treasure: The Life And Times Of Piet de Vrieze
“A Family Treasure: The Life and Times of Piet de Vrieze” is a heartfelt celebration of a life lived to the fullest, offering solace and inspiration to those grieving the loss of a loved one and guidance for those seeking to live a more meaningful life in the present moment.
From his adventurous childhood and youthful travels to the joys of marriage, parenthood, and a career filled with enriching encounters, this book paints a vibrant portrait of Piet’s journey through life’s seasons. More than just a biography, it’s an exploration of life’s inherent beauty, a testament to the power of gratitude, and a guide to finding peace in the natural cycle of life and death.
Journey with Piet through his early beginnings, his thrilling adventures, and the countless connections he forged along the way. Discover how he embraced each moment, leaving a legacy of love and inspiration. “A Family Treasure” reminds us to live in the NOW, to give life meaning, and to leave our own unique mark for our loved ones. As Piet reminds us in his own words: “Remember me in the radiant sun, / How I was when all could be done.”
This book invites you to remember, to celebrate, and to find solace in the enduring beauty of a life well-lived. It is an invitation to embrace the inevitable, to heal, and to treasure the precious moments that make up our own unique stories.
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Pagan Child
Odense, the twin capital of Denmark.
The 14th Century.
A Pagan Child, an orphan.
A Danish Baron,
Do you defy your king?
Do you defy the Holy Father in Avignon?
Do you throw caution to the wind and defy the Teutonic Knights and their Grand Master?
For love, for family honour, for a small child, do you risk everything?
Now it begins!
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Echoes in Darkness
Echoes in Darkness is more than a book—it is a sanctuary. A sacred space for anyone who has known the ache of loss, whether sharp and recent, quietly persistent, or buried so deep it lives unnamed within the body. This is a compassionate companion for those navigating grief in all its forms—felt and unfelt, spoken and silent.
Drawing from personal experience and the voices of others who have walked through devastation and dared to rise, this book offers both mirror and map. It gently guides you to reconnect with your body, release trapped emotions, and awaken to the possibility that grief, when honoured, can be a catalyst for healing.
Layered with reflective prompts, somatic practices, and creative exercises, Echoes in Darkness is not a prescription but a presence. It weaves together narrative and neuroscience, embodiment and emotion, to illuminate the tender journey of transformation.
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Human Evolution - The Future
Ever since Charles Darwin wrote about the origin of species, there has been a great deal of argument and controversy over the evolution of humans.
The author examines the evidence for the genetic basis of evolution in general and the influence of natural selection on the development of the human race.
The focus of the book then turns to the question of what the future might hold for the further evolution of humans with particular reference to space exploration and the long-term effects of space travel.
The human body is highly adapted in evolutionary terms to living under the influence of gravity and its absence can have some serious health consequences. Weightlessness and its effects on human physiology are only one aspect of space travel the returning astronauts have to deal with.
Long space journeys will involve time discrepancies which, in extreme circumstances, result in astronauts returning to a changed world in which their peer group has already passed away and they find themselves amongst strangers.
It is difficult to determine exactly what the psychological effects might be on returning voyagers, but it is likely to be quite traumatic.
The author suggests the possibility that those who choose to become career astronauts will likely prefer to remain permanently living in space, and over time exposure to different selection pressures will result in a human variant given that both men and women will be equally drawn to scientific research and/or the adventure and excitement involved.
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Funny Stuff Happens
A delightful insight into family life in the outer suburbs of Brisbane in Queensland, Australia, is brought to life in this collection of short, witty anecdotes from author Ross’ life, commencing in the 1950s and 60s when Ross was a child.
His family life was full of mischief and humour, which radiates through these stories written as recalled by Ross about his family and friends. Without a doubt this book will make you smile and laugh aloud as you relate to a family full of spirited boys living in a time when raising children was much different than today. A feel-good read that will leave you full of warmth and wondering how much one mother can endure!! These stories are too priceless not to be recorded and enjoyed.
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Kyrie Eleison’s Ad Agio
In the digital age of communication through mass internet media and web applications, observing user behavior online reveals issues stemming from a lack of information about privacy settings and security configurations, as well as an insufficiency or abundance of legal guidance or conduct guidelines from various website administrations. Additionally, internet browsing involves accessing international content subject to diverse restrictions and regulations, raising significant concerns about network safety.
While this book does not aim to define humanity’s broader faults or the violations of sanctity within Al’s impunity, it emphasizes the importance of maintaining a meaningful life and purpose in the digital realm. We present a newly developed perspective on procedures and mediums that align with the spirit of the law and higher principles. As a result, we reaffirm our commitment to the principles of fundamental justice, liberty, and democracy, particularly the pursuit of happiness and freedom of expression, to foster a meaningful cyber coexistence within a redefined framework of the rule of law.
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Piers Willoughby
‘Piers Willoughby’ is an autobiographical novel that recounts the life of an innovative English architect through the latter half of the 19th century, with some emphasis on his intellectual and professional formation and development, influenced by the early ‘Arts-and-Crafts’ movement and the architect George Truefitt, dedicated to breaking away from the prevailing architectonic classical- and gothic-revival traditions of the era in Britain and Imperial India.
A casual shipboard encounter on his way to establish and direct, possibly, the first modern, design-based school of architecture in the world makes a fundamental change in his professional and domestic lifestyles and the resetting of his moral compass.
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