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The Reckless Adventures of Affable Leaves
How do we get from summer to winter?One moment, sun blazing:Next day storms amazing!When summer leaves,The leaves go first.This beautifully illustrated children’s picture book follows their antics along the way……to winter, and beyond.
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The Incredible Adventures of the Little Eco Warriors: Big Trouble in Little Sumatra
The Little Eco Warriors are five young, endangered
animal friends living on Haven Island with Mother Nature.
Together with their special powers set out on incredible
missions to save endangered animals across our
beautiful planet!
Their first mission takes them to Sumatra in Asia!
Benji the young orangutan is missing from his family,
after a huge tree-cutting monster cut down all the forest.
Can the Eco Warriors reunite Benji with his family
and teach humans to care for our planet?
As Roly the polar bear says, “It’s one crazy snowball
of an adventure!”
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Life Poetry of an Adopted Baby
Benita Rainer was adopted as a newborn baby. She became a teacher and is a musician, poet, and writer. Despite having wonderful adoptive parents, the effects of not knowing who she was in terms of her natural and genetic heritage had profound lifelong effects on her. At the age of 23, and at a time when no help was readily available, she found her natural mother and was accepted by this family. She is still seeking knowledge about her natural father.
In this volume, she openly expresses the soul angst and fears of abandonment so common in the psyche of the adopted person and reveals some degree of resolution. She hopes that this book, so illustrative of the long and difficult path of the adopted person, may be of help to others in the adoption triangle of adoptee, natural, and adoptive families.
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The Last Century Boy
The Last Century Boy has over 14 chapters to choose from. Some are off the wall, with laughter, sadness and thrillers & fun-packed stories for everyone. Most of these stories are true and there are some tall tales in there as well, adding a little humour.
Seven years ago, the author became unwell and was unable to function for a considerable amount of time. There’s only so much TV and Facebook you can watch. During this time he started to write poems and short stories, including this publication, as his concentration was severely hampered.
This is a book about growing up in rural Ireland, the educational system (or lack thereof), the Catholic Church and its grip on society. It is also a social and cultural history of the 60s & 70s in Ireland. It is also a book that informs the readers through life as someone that suffers from ADHD and dyslexia.
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Compatriots of Desire
Compatriots of Desire follows one man’s unflinching journey through debt, disillusionment, addiction, and the quiet collapse of a life lived under capitalism’s relentless glare. Once an intelligent family man commuting across London’s bridges to the Financial Quarter, he becomes worn down by pressure, expectation, and the slow erosion of his mental health.
When the 2020 Coronavirus pandemic brings the country to a standstill, he finds an unexpected lifeline – yet every rescue comes with consequences. As he abandons work, technology, and the noise of society, he begins to question everything he once believed about success, money, and meaning.
The bridges he crosses – both real and metaphorical – mark the turning points of a life in search of something better. But where does the journey lead? Toward contentment, or further into the unknown?
Told in lyrical prose woven with poetry, Compatriots of Desire is a continuous, immersive story of collapse, clarity, and the fragile hope of starting again.
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Stories of the Sky
Stories of the Sky… is a collection of personal stories from pilot Ada. Written with humor, sarcasm, and heartfelt honesty, her tales guide readers through the many facets of flying—from first flights and new aircraft types to dangerous situations, extreme weather, health, aging, loss, lockdown, friendships, and love.
The book offers a genuine look into life as a private flying club member. Ada’s stories stick with you. They’re not just about flying; they’re about trusting yourself, pushing past fear, and finding clarity when everything feels shaky. Her wisdom from the cockpit has a funny way of making sense on the ground, too.
If you’ve ever looked up and wondered what it’s really like up there, especially as a woman, Ada’s writing doesn’t just tell you; she takes you with her. It feels less like reading a book and more like listening to a friend who’s been where you dream of going.£4.54 -
The Lost Goddesses of Eldorado
Karla Andrea, along with her young daughter Samantha, set out to be the first ones to explore their home planet of El Dorado, in the Twycross Meridian. Once they have discovered the Hydrosan, their adventures get more compelling.
Along their way they discover other young females that need to be part of a family, so their gynocracy grows from there into a wise and strong family unit. Also other adventures none of them could ever have envisaged.
Then with the intervention of the sublime adept water sprites, along with their brother the river, they join the family and at some point disclose their metaphysical prowess to all their sisters and daughters.
It is they that know of the failings of the Twycross Universe and its final nemesis. With their divine wisdom, they discover a way forward to a new world, where they become the lost goddesses of El Dorado.
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When Issa Is Asleep
This book is written for both children and parents to enjoy together.
When Issa falls asleep, he meets different animals in his dreams. These animals help Issa deal with big feelings, teaching young readers to better understand and name their own emotions.
Through short, child-friendly stories, this book explores themes of fairness, morals, and love. It provides children with positive messages while offering an enjoyable reading experience for parents to share with their little ones.
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Letters From Fantasia
Letters From Fantasia delves into a mind ravaged by time-travelling conversations that elicit and excite the moral element of anyone’s imagination. It is an exciting story that is almost impossible to know while getting addicted to the characters themselves.
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Life, an Extraordinary Journey
What if every twist and turn of life's journey was captured in poetry?In a world of ordinary days, a child did play,Through ups and downs, the Lancashire lad found his way.Becoming a soldier, brave and true,Facing battles and peacekeeping too.Shoulder to shoulder with his loyal wife, he found his home,Together they built a life and were no longer alone.Children brought joy, laughter, and light,Their family strong, through day and night.Escorting Royalty was a privileged achievement,Running marathons and his hobby of art were fulfilment.His ambition was achieved, but still cost tears,Retiring from the army after 27 challenging years.From an ordinary beginning, extraordinary he became,A story of resilience, love, sacrifice and pain.Through life's journey, he shone bright,An ordinary child, now a beacon of light.This autobiography is about me, your author, Neal Alexander.
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Nothing the Fists Can't Fix and Other Stories
In these thirteen remarkable stories, Paul Maxton delves deep into the human condition, exploring both its tenderness and brutality while exposing the fragility of the mind. Set against the backdrop of Scotland’s islands and cities, misfits and miscreants have a tenuous grip on reality, resorting to strange, often extreme, behaviour to express their hopes and desires.
A man grapples with his anger management, leading to destructive consequences.
A burnt-out soldier takes revenge on a friend during a goose-hunting trip.
An alcoholic nurse, on her final warning, is consumed by news of an earthquake.
A workaholic manager finds a Triumph Bonneville irresistible during a drug-fueled binge.
A boy’s fierce imagination draws him toward a mother he both loathes and longs for.Bursting with originality and dark humour, Maxton’s stories are unnerving, inventive, and sharply attuned to the nuances of speech. This powerful, uncompromising debut collection delivers punch after punch, creating a world of love, loss, and longing that irresistibly draws the reader in.
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Mastering the Mind
Mastering the Mind: Awaken the Inner You is your key to unlocking the vast potential that lies within. In a world filled with distractions, self-doubt, and challenges, the greatest battle we face is often with our own minds. But what if you had the tools to break free from limiting beliefs, harness your mental power, and create the life you’ve always desired?
In this transformative book, Jamshed Durrani, a renowned mindset and peak performance coach, takes you on a journey of self-discovery and mental mastery. Through actionable techniques, deep insights, and practical exercises, you’ll learn how to reshape your thoughts, build mental resilience, and step into a life of clarity and purpose. Whether you’re navigating personal obstacles, professional challenges, or simply seeking to enhance your mindset, this book provides the guidance you need to awaken the best version of yourself.
£5.84
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