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Prelude to Change, Hong Kong of the 1950s
In the 1950s, when few people had the means or opportunity to travel the world, the Cold War was at its height. On one side stood the Western powers; on the other, an uneasy alliance between Russia and Communist China. Young National Servicemen manned a large wireless listening post on Hong Kong Island, in defiance of the massive communist neighbor to the north. This posting offered these young men an otherwise unattainable chance to journey to the other side of the globe and experience a way of life that had persisted, with little change, since Hong Kong was forcibly colonized by Great Britain in 1841. The most significant change was a massive increase in population, spurred by the upheaval of the Chinese civil war that ended with the communist victory over the Nationalists in 1949. As depicted here, Hong Kong was both beautiful and, for many, impoverished, but always fascinating during this pivotal time in history.
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The Whirlpool of Destiny
This story explores the meaning of humanity through the lives of those bound by tradition, superstition, and the long-standing feud between two villages in a Himalayan valley. The bitterness between them has endured since the days of the British Raj. The Holy Man of the Himalayas gifts a silver flute to young Vidhi, telling her she is like a candle. As she burns slowly, she brings light to those around her. He declares that she alone will bring peace and prosperity to the valley. Eight years later, he unites the two rival families by arranging a marriage between their children.
Some journeys take us far from home and lead us to our true destiny. In a quiet corner of that valley, a kind woman named Betty watches the life of the young bride next door unfold. Betty still remembers how, during the war, her husband and his friend were saved by strangers in Burma. Her husband never forgot them, and often said that gratitude is the memory of the heart. It helps make sense of our past and brings peace to the present.
With his words etched in her heart, Betty opens her home to Vidhi after the young bride is cruelly abandoned. Over the next two decades, Vidhi faces racial prejudice and the scorn of her own community. Yet through it all, Betty stands beside her like a true mother. For Betty, the greatest gift in life is being a mother. Though she could not fully be that to her own daughter, Kathy, she becomes something just as powerful to Vidhi.
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Cornerstone For Learning
The ability to read and write is truly one of our greatest gifts and should be bestowed on all.
For all those struggling to develop the skills to read and write through conventional, mainstream routes, this book provides the starting point in your journey to acquire literacy.
It is a book for all ages. Your journey will be personal and will be travelled at a pace that suits you.
Once confident in your ability to read and write, a whole new world will open up for you to explore independently.
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Blind With Eyes
Modern society is not insular but a mixed cultural entity. Some, especially old and especially backed by wealthy narrow-minded individuals, live in a different sphere and try to create a different society, not compatible with today’s world. In this novel, it creates conflict in that person’s family. His own son, as he moved in a different layer of the circle, planned opposite to his liking.
Politics is a nasty game; it does not care what happens to people after electing candidates. This novel describes how a doctor gets caught in the crossfire of this plot with a catastrophic outcome.
This book also narrates how an independent-thinking British Asian young man tried to swim against the tide.
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A Unicorn's Uniform
Have you ever thought that you weren’t good enough? Have you ever thought that you don’t fit in? Have you ever wanted to be like someone else?
This beautiful unicorn is just like you, but went on a journey to discover the reality of what she was really like and how everyone felt about her. I think you will be surprised about what she discovers!
Remember to surround yourself with people who will support and believe in you and push you to be the best you.
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Speaking Unspeakable Love
“Speak them out; these words have a voice.”
And if they speak to you, keep speaking back to them, to the spiritual being who starts speaking of love within you!
But here is a mystery… Why is “the more spiritual” not also “the more literal”? Instead, being literal is often seen as “legalistic and just barely possible”. Yet, the more spiritual a command seems, such as “You shall love the Lord your God”, the more idealistic and vaguely impossible it feels. The more is less, and the less is more. Is this, then, a law of God? How do we explain it? The Divine must surely be—though it is not for me to speak personally for God! Except that He commands us to proclaim what we hear!
And so God inspires me, prays in me, and changes me. And so I pray…
Dear God and Father of our Lord Jesus, and through him, the dearest of fathers—for that is what you are to us!
Please reveal to each of us, as your children and part of your family, that we are learning of your merciful goodness. Show us how deeply you loved us in giving us your own life-changing, merciful hope through forgiveness, offered to all humanity through your own son’s sacrifice!
You achieve goodness in us and give us hope by leading us to trust and glory in your merciful love!
You ask us to reply that if we wish to live like the Lord Jesus and be alive in him, you can enable us to die to sin and come alive to you, our carer, his Good God.
Now, being always able to pray, to love and be honest in your Holy Spirit, when we ask, you may then grant us your holiness and the help we need to desire, seek, and dedicate ourselves to your pure goodness. It was just as our Saviour prayed.
“Into your fatherly hands I give my all,” because he knows your pure goodness is his wholeness.
Praise you, Holy Spirit, who provides pardon and guides all God’s children. Please breathe into me and through me your loving integrity today and for all eternity. Inspire and encourage us to accept your real peace as your gift, knowing our friendship in you is a true joy. Let us care simply that we are who we are meant to be in you! So that through yourselves, if needed, we would willingly sacrifice to be together in your love!
And so I pray to love, to be honest, to pray again and again, and to rest in your good, gracious, and generous love!
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Verse Chorus Verse: Classic Albums Volume I
Dive into a captivating exploration of 100 classic rock and pop albums from the 20th century and beyond, brought to you by a passionate music enthusiast. This is not your typical music review book; it’s a deeply personal journey interwoven with the author’s own experiences of living with a severe panic disorder, chronic alcoholism and then recovering. This book is a must-read for music lovers eager to delve into the back catalogues of rock and pop’s most iconic artists. Get ready to uncover hidden gems, rediscover old favourites and gain a deeper understanding of the music that shaped a generation.
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Return to Cawston Manor
Return to Cawston Manor is a captivating novel of love, romance, and manipulation set in times gone by. The story follows the Lord of the Manor as he uses his past guilty life to lift the shame of dishonour that plagues him. Through a web of scheming and intrigue, he employs cunning and provocation in a desperate attempt to bring peace to his disturbed past.
Filled with a diverse cast of characters, each with their own motivations and desires, the story unfolds with a steady pace, building to a dramatic and satisfying conclusion. The novel delves into the themes of love, terror, and manipulation, with a strong emphasis on the human condition, making it a must-read for fans of historical fiction and those who enjoy a good story of redemption and self-discovery.
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Her From Everywhere
Her from Everywhere: A Tapestry of Morning Reflections
Find Strength in Every Moment
Start your day with a moment of calm—grab a coffee, take a breath, and let the words on these pages guide you. Discover how a little optimism can transform even the most challenging times into opportunities for growth and resilience. This beautifully crafted morning reflection book offers gentle reminders that shifting your perspective can change everything.
A Harmonious Blend of Words and Art
The author's thoughtful words are complemented by stunning visuals from a British artist, weaving a powerful tapestry that explores the strength, challenges, pain, energy, risks, and freedoms of women in today’s diverse and inclusive world.
Mindful Reflections for Daily Life
With the guidance of a woman coach, the book has been restructured to include a practical section at the end. Her insights provide a way to integrate mindfulness and lifelong learning into your daily routine, helping you navigate life’s complexities with clarity and purpose.
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The Rainbow Maker
How are rainbows really made? Could rain come from holes, somehow, in the sky?
Join Lara and her fairy friends that she discovers (in a fashion) at AllCreation.com, where God the Creator is in charge of the weather, but not as you’d expect!
Here, what some people call the Northern Lights are curtains quite literally and self-sufficiency heads the rules as the rainbow sheep are fed carrots, beetroot and blueberries to colour their wool that sometimes is used by our Rainbow Maker, Reenie Fligtrop, to knit the rainbows.
God does a blinder with his elephant troop and Mr Hewbert is, well, Mr Hewbert.
Rufus is an Ethiopian crocodile/sewing machine and when you marry, you pass through the Carcambrenator doors into a total paradise.
Join Mrs Fligtrop and the others as Lara gets shown around the factory.
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The Delivery of Big Ben
This is the second book in the series, continuing the fantasy story of The Mysterious Robbery of Big Ben.
One month after the spectacular robbery of Big Ben in London, the adventure of negotiating its delivery to King Brely-1000 began. Winn Blitzzer’s Aunt Moxum gave him the green light to proceed, but only under her conditions and wishes, according to the previous agreement his nephew had made with the king. This agreement aligned with her own secret plan to have him marry the king’s only daughter, the Princess of Light.
Winn Blitzzer was under pressure from both sides to deliver and please them. But secretly, he had his own idea of how to satisfy all parties. He aimed to please his Aunt Moxum while also trying to free all the townspeople whom she had unjustly imprisoned in the invisible prison world by her evil whims. These prisoners, who had no hope of returning to normal life, included his own parents.
Finally, Winn Blitzzer secretly altered his Aunt Moxum’s plans by proposing a new agreement to the king. This satisfied the king more than their previous arrangement. Winn offered to give the great clock Big Ben to the king and release the Princess of Light from any obligations in their first agreement. In exchange, he requested a Royal Pardon Edict from the king on behalf of his Mambul Community. It was a win-win agreement for both parties.
The king accepted the proposal with great pleasure, creating mutual trust between him and Winn Blitzzer. Now it was up to Winn to use all kinds of diplomacy and deception to prevent his Aunt Moxum from guessing his true intentions.
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The Adventures of Unidog and Owlguin: To the End of the Rainbow
The dream to chase down a rainbow till the end is one many of us share. For Unidog, as soon as he saw such a sight after a long rainy day, the adventure was a go, after convincing his more sensible friend Owlguin of course! With his best friend by his side, the pair flew off to the start of the rainbow. But this adventure was not going to be as straight forward. To continue their adventure up the rainbow, Unidog and Owlguin must solve fun yet puzzling riddles. Join in the fun and make sure you help Unidog and Owlguin by having a go at these riddles yourself before turning the page! The best friends have each other to rely on, but will they ever see what is at the end of the rainbow? This fun, vivid and engaging book is a must-read. A sweet adventure to share together, and who knows what this adventure might lead to next.
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