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Have you ever been curious about what happens behind the scenes of a cabaret show, beyond the glitz and glamour? This book takes you backstage, exploring the lives of the performers both before the curtain rises and after the final bow. Discover how these dancers embarked on their careers, how they secure work, and the myriad escapades that unfold behind the scenes.

From fun and hijinks to conflicts, dramas, and romances, this narrative delves into the reality of life in show business. It reveals the journeys of these performers as they travel with new shows, possibly finding love along the way or being left behind to start anew. The story also touches on the personal challenges they face, such as what happens when a dancer becomes pregnant or reaches an age where performing on stage is no longer viable.

Read on to uncover the hidden world of cabaret dancers, their stories, struggles, and triumphs.

A Sisterly Adventure

Jackie and Claire, the inseparable sisters, are back for another whirlwind adventure – this time across the Atlantic to Canada. What begins as a simple wedding invitation quickly unravels into a series of mishaps, misadventures, and memorable moments that test their resilience, humour, and sisterly bond. From a creepy 15^th-century inn with locked doors and no reception in sight to navigating the wilds of Canada, these two are anything but ordinary travellers.

A Sisterly Adventure: On Their Travels Again is a heart-warming tale filled with laughter, unexpected detours, and the kind of mischief only siblings can get up to. As Jackie and Claire face each new challenge with wit and tenacity, readers will be drawn into their lively escapades and reminded that the best journeys are those shared with loved ones – even if nothing goes quite as planned. Join these spirited sisters as they discover that adventure, like family, is full of surprises.

Lives Worth Missing

Rosie is hardly special in any way; she doesn’t stand out amongst the masses and fades into the background alongside her close-knit flock of friends. Yet she has always wanted for things to be different, for her life to matter even the slightest bit, not only to herself but to the enveloping world around her. Finally, with voices in her head, a ring on her finger and death’s hand clawing at her, she and her friends might just be able to find their worth.

Jack O'Legs - Legend or Tall Tale

Have you ever visited the village of Weston in Hertfordshire? Perhaps you’ve heard the legend of their local ‘Robin Hood’-like giant, Jack O’ Legs, or even seen his alleged grave by the footpath at the church?

Jack of the Legs, named for his towering stature, was said to rob rich millers to aid poor villagers in their time of need. Was he a hero or a scoundrel of medieval times? You can decide for yourself after reading this gory tale about the 14-foot-tall man supposedly resting in this grave.

Banking Law and Financial Regulations

Evaluating the financial accounts of the Royal Bank of Scotland Group, Barclays, HSBC, and Standard Chartered Bank from 2004 – 2018 reveals a taste of the sweetness of success.  It also demonstrates what could go wrong in a mega bank, the crippling price of failure, and the long hard road to recovery.

This book is a historical account of the causes of instability in the banking sector in the past 40 years and an evaluation of the effectiveness or otherwise of a range of laws and regulatory measures adopted to remedy financial crises in the UK over the years.

In addition, the book provides a broad review of the evolutionary development of banking and financial laws starting with seminal case laws on the subject, the Banking Act 1979, the repealed Banking Act 1987, FSMA 2000, the Company Act 2006, the Banking Reform Act 2013, Basel Accords and sundry EU Directives.  

John, a Barrister at Law offered a robust blend of theoretical knowledge and twenty years of practical industry experience in a commercial bank to provide legal perspectives on supervisory models necessary for stability in the banking sector, while promoting justification for creating an enabling environment for wealth creation and economic growth.

The Methods and Methodology chapter would be an invaluable companion for postgraduate students and researchers.

Patty and Friends

“Listen with your ears, but also your eyes. Communication is all around you, in ways that might surprise.”Patty and Friends playfully promotes conversations about communication differences and emphasizes inclusivity. This charming story highlights the diverse ways we share our messages and celebrates the unique forms of communication in our world.As new mothers, authors Brittany and Rebecca hope Patty’s story helps raise children’s awareness of all communication styles from an early age. By introducing young readers to the beauty of varied communication methods, they aim to foster understanding and acceptance in the next generation.

The Wish of Pumpkin Pumpky

Sometimes, we struggle between the person we are, and the person others want us to be. Pumpkin Pumpky feels this conflict too. Although his mind is confused, he chooses to trust his inner light. But will he avoid turning into a scary pumpkin face? Maybe… maybe something better awaits.

The Plan

Adam would never have imagined how life would change for him after he moved in to live with his uncle Steve…

At the beginning of this story, we are introduced to three friends Adam, Josh and Jane whose lives are inexorably bound together by a strong friendship.

Adam is a young man caught in a web of control and domination. The story includes themes of sexual, emotional and physical abuse. Some of this content is explicit. It confronts the issues of a confused sexuality, loss and grief. Adam reflects on the confusion, pain and struggles of his life as he enters adulthood.

Can Adam rediscover a relationship he once had with a person he grew to love from childhood?

The Pooka Who Ate all the Pies!

The Pooka is a mischievous little creature, but he’s also hungry, thin and hungry in his hole!

It’s Monday morning and everyone is looking forward to eating a tasty pie this week, even Tabs the cat,

But no pie is safe from the hungry Pooka!

Follow the Pooka through the days of the week; what will he eat next? 

Will he be hungry or full by Sunday? 

How many more pies can he eat? 

Will anyone except the Pooka get to eat a pie?

Maybe he will discover that you can have too much of a good thing and it’s good not to eat too little or too much!

It's Only Words

Most of us can hum, whistle, or tap out a favourite tune but not too many of us can recall the lyrics, the words. Yet it is the skill of the wordsmith, the lyricist who at the stroke of a pen can transport us, if only for a moment, into our own world recalling cathartic events, romantic moments and nostalgic longings for times gone by. In just a few short strokes of his pen the skilled lyricist can move us to tears or anger or is able to stimulate pride or joy.

Popular music is at an all-time high and I would defy anyone reading this book not to be able to find a song that they could not identify with or indeed have been emotionally associated with at some point in their formative years or indeed in their twilight years!

During the writing of this book, I admit to many moments, good and bad, when the words of skilled lyricists left their songs stimulating incidents and memories long since relegated to the back of my mind!

Duggantown

Margaret Duggan, known as the ‘Matriarch’, rules over a criminal empire that holds the township and people of Bridgeleigh in its oppressive grip. Extortion, prostitution, protection rackets, and murder are all hallmarks of the Duggan Family’s reign of terror. With the support of a crooked police officer and a corrupt lawyer, Margaret’s power seems unassailable.Into this dark and dangerous world, a mysterious stranger arrives, driven by a burning desire to end the Duggan Family’s tyranny. He begins his crusade by targeting Margaret’s only son, setting in motion a chain of events that will lead to a bloody and brutal war.As the battle between good and evil unfolds, the people of Bridgeleigh find themselves caught in the crossfire, their lives and futures hanging in the balance. Will the stranger’s quest for justice prevail, or will the Matriarch’s iron grip on the town remain unbroken?

Mabel Bean

Mabel will take you behind the scenes of a Royal Palace. Watch her perform royal duties with surprising results!

This clever, question-and- answer format allows groups of readers or even single readers to actively participate in Mabel Bean’s Royal Adventure.

Mabel Bean is a scruffy, fluffy, curious dog who is always putting her nose into other people’s business.

Join Mabel Bean on her adventure to London and experience royal life from a dog’s eye view!