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The Longing
Mary Earle’s memoir, The Longing, is a poignant testament to resilience, born out of a desire to shed light on a dark chapter of history that mirrors her own turbulent past. Born in 1947, Mary’s childhood was overshadowed by a dysfunctional family and a father known for his explosive temper. A harrowing incident at fifteen plunged Mary into a world rife with abuse and suffering, threatening to lead her down a path of despair and depression. Her father forbid her to ever speak of this incident, and it becomes locked inside her. Yet, Mary’s spirit remained unbroken. Her story is one of remarkable transformation. In her forties, having escaped a violent marriage, Mary embarked on a journey of self-discovery and empowerment, travelling solo to India. Today, she stands as a beacon of hope and strength, a counsellor and trauma specialist, healer and clairvoyant dedicated to helping others.With an ‘eternally optimistic’ outlook, Mary shares her journey in The Longing, not just as a tale of survival, but as a source of inspiration and courage for anyone striving to overcome their own adversities.
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Colour Coded: The White Wire
Following the events in Bridge of Orchy, Colour Coded returns to action as The White Wire must revisit his family home to confirm if the woman Neon murdered was indeed his sister.As the story unfolds, Colour Coded discovers another gang intertwined with Neon’s world, and The Yellow Youth quickly realizes his personal connection to one of its members. Forming an alliance may be their only hope to stop Neon.However, in just a few hours, Colour Coded’s mission shifts from tracking and killing Neon to preventing a bomb from annihilating an unsuspecting village – a bomb that Neon has arranged for Colour Coded to be blamed for.Gang warfare, kidnapping, murder… and now terrorism. Neon will stop at nothing in his psychotic rage against his former team.Can Colour Coded set aside their personal issues long enough to prevent the bomb from detonating? Or will Neon’s mind games lead to fatal consequences?
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Childhoods
Childhoods is a non-fiction picture book that explores how children live their childhoods depending on their social and cultural backgrounds. It also illustrates how these diverse children often share the same urban sites in most countries worldwide.The book intends to enable a critical reading of the material conditions of children in vulnerable situations. It encourages the reader to appreciate the sameness in all children through their dreams and their connection to the natural world.
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East to West across Russia: The Long Journey Home
Embark on a captivating journey across the vast Russian steppe aboard the iconic Trans-Siberian Railway in this modern tale of self-discovery and introspection. The narrator, known only as D, begins his westward voyage in Vladivostok, traversing the ever-changing landscapes that unfold before him. As time moves inexorably onward, the everyday lives of the passengers intertwine with the rhythmic churning of the train’s propellers, contrasting sharply with the raw silence of the natural world beyond the windows.As the journey progresses, D’s physical expedition takes an unexpected turn, delving into the depths of his own psyche. A haunting presence, N, permeates the narrative, her essence imbued in the natural world, particularly at the breathtaking Lake Baikal in Siberia. N represents the one who got away, leaving a void and a profound fragility within D’s soul, scattering her ghostly influence across the many places his footsteps tread.Immersed in the tranquil vistas of the external world, D finds himself enamoured by the everyday characters he encounters along the way. As he navigates the complexities of his inner turmoil and the beauty of his surroundings, the narrator embarks on a transformative odyssey. The D who began his journey in Vladivostok will inevitably be different from the one who arrives in Moscow at journey’s end, but what will this transformation entail? Join D on this introspective voyage as he unravels the mysteries of his past, present, and future on the Trans-Siberian Railway.
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Ambra: The Long Journey
Spring awakens Doug the hedgehog from hibernation, reuniting him with Ambra the blackbird. Join these unlikely friends on a three-week adventure across the countryside! Who will they meet? What peril awaits Doug at the campsite? And who are the three surprise companions at the journey’s end? Discover friendship, courage, and wonder in this charmingly illustrated tale!
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Waiting
An experimental clinic in Buckinghamshire is suspected of having ties to drug importation from East Africa, facilitated through the Mediterranean island of Gozo, where there are hints of Russian influence and potential money laundering. Hugo Stratton, Marcia, and agents from Britain’s Secret Services delve into these possibilities, while Group Captain Reginald Young investigates the ‘Clinic’ on UK soil. As the plot unfolds, a Russian ‘cell’ operating in Poland is uncovered, leading to the shocking revelation of a long-suspected traitor within the British establishment.This is the third and final book in a trilogy: Watching, Withstanding, and Waiting.
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The Dini Bridge Bible
Embark on an exciting journey into the world of bridge with Dini Thorne as your guide. From bidding basics to more advanced play, Dini’s friendly advice and clear explanations will have you enjoying this timeless game in no time. Whether you’re new to bridge or looking to sharpen your skills, The Dini Bridge Bible is your essential companion on the path to becoming a confident player. Let the adventure begin!
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Lakewood
In March 1926, Sam and Sally received a letter from a lawyer inviting them to attend an urgent meeting. They were shocked to find they had been left a thousand-acre estate. The mystery was that they had never met the man who bequeathed them the estate known as Lakewood, and that his son had been disinherited.The estate was deserted when they first visited it, since all the staff had been dismissed, but Sam and Sally resolved to try to rebuild it. The mystery as to why they had been left the estate is gradually revealed. Whilst struggling to run the estate, they met characters such as Rudge, their handyman; Tansy, the visiting gypsy; Agatha, the village witch who sold herbal cures; and Joe Button, who led a mysterious double life.Their optimism was shattered when they received a summons; the son was challenging the will. The stressful but sometimes humorous proceedings would determine whether they would be able to continue rebuilding the estate or be ruined. With everything at stake, Sam and Sally must navigate the complex web of secrets and alliances surrounding Lakewood to uncover the truth behind their inheritance and secure their future at the estate.
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Beyond the Time Frame
Roman, a young man, finds out how to travel back in time through a movable wooden doorframe. The frame works as a time portal when electric current is applied to the copper coils that run along the sides of the frame. Roman decides to use this as a way to get rid of the gangsters who killed his father, by luring them into the frame and then sending them into the past and leaving them there. However, things are not as simple as they seem, as each of the men end up in different historical periods, but alter history, as they try to return to the present. This is a sometimes funny story of some violent men, who have to face a twenty-one-year-old computer technician, as well as compete to be the best in their own world of drug trafficking and ruthless, treacherous and dishonest criminal activity.
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Dark Resurgence
Now a qualified lawyer, Adam Cameron’s future remains uncertain until an old friend invites him to England where strange events are afoot. What’s the story behind the new vicar at St. Patrick’s, the enigmatic Reverend Theodore Blount? Why is Halfway Manor suddenly barricaded and guarded?As Adam investigates with his friend, their inquiry spans Switzerland as they uncover clues surrounding Adam’s family and their allies. They search for answers in the wake of the mountains’ puzzling decimation, seeking to solve the village’s destruction.Shrouded in mystery: the antidote to the Count’s Revenge, the fates of Villette and Sara, the church remaining unscathed. Were the Man in Black and the Nuns real? Adam is driven to find the truth behind it all.
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Clerk
The world we perceive is but a fraction of what truly exists. The most significant events transpire at the boundary between two realms: the visible and the invisible. These worlds intersect within the human soul, where a relentless battle for dominion rages until one emerges victorious. To triumph, one must recognize the enemy: a cunning and devious spirit, willing to employ any means necessary to satisfy its own ambitions. This entity seeks to advance its status within its own realm, exploiting human beings as mere instruments to achieve its nefarious goals. Most crucially, the enemy selects its victims with deliberate intent, a fact that illuminates much about their lives. In this timeless struggle, the specifics of time and place are rendered insignificant.
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The Roadside Fairies – Book 2
Living along side of us for many years, the Roadside Fairy dwellings are always situated close by roads, motorways and paths, hidden from sight using their magic to stay secret. Their main role is assisting, protecting and healing the creatures of the lands great and small.All of the Roadside Fairies have to be rejuvenated to prolong their life and magical abilities, this is done by using spells and incantations from the sacred book of The Elders. Rejuvenation ceremonies always take place at special times of the year, they understand the astral and lunar powers that intensify the magic they use.A Great Elder Simone who lives in Australia is travelling to the Greenwood dwelling for her 100-year rejuvenation ceremony, a cause for great celebration where Roadside Fairies will travel from all parts of the world to be present. Dark energy begins to flow with the creatures of Greenwood Forest feeling unnerved, are their friends in danger?
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