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Otis the Octopus!
Otis the Octopus is a continuation of Amy’s series of children’s books within the ‘Little Loop the Lobster’ family. In this book, Amy focuses on a new character within the original book to emphasise the innocence and sweet nature of new friendships within a preschool setting.
Amy was inspired by her daughter Madeline’s admiration of her close friend Otis. Amy loved to listen to Madeline’s day on the way home in the car. Madeline talked about how they played games together, painted, learned to write their names, practised spelling, and general time together.
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Lucas
Lucas follows on from the story of Whisper, focusing more fully on the orphan’s life before he came to be a middle-aged man rescuing Britney from her world of abuse. In this book, we discover just how Lucas found himself growing up and then taking in the stray waif.When the boy’s parents die unexpectedly from sickness, the family’s neighbours end up taking him in. Lucas likes the Copperley children, but is afraid of not being welcome in the household when he accidentally overhears their parents talking about him. Quickly, Lucas decides that village isn’t for him anymore and chooses to spend a life on the road, constantly drifting from town to town, searching eagerly for his place and somewhere he could belong.During this course of aimless wandering, the boy finally stumbles across Seth and Ruby Rodgers and begins working for the friendly, easy-going couple, eventually being adopted by them. Lucas enjoys running the carpentry business when he’s older, but wonders if there is anything else for him, and the sudden arrival of the mistreated, terrified little girl brings even more responsibility upon Lucas’ shoulders than he ever thought possible.Lucas loves the child deeply, but his strength of character is severely tested – will Britney ever learn to trust him? Or has the memory of her drunken father been ingrained so intensely within her heart that she will never welcome another man’s presence ever again?
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Little Simon- Stop that climbing!
A teachable moment book for toddlers.
Engage with your little one as you read and turn each page. Ask your child questions, like, ‘Is little Simon allowed to climb up on the back of the sofa?’ Encourage your little one to say ‘No! No! Don’t climb!’
Role-reversal is a fun and easy way for toddlers to learn. They also enjoy seeing someone other than themselves in a spot of trouble!
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Snorkel Day with Dada
Dive into the enchanting world of Nureen Ismail Mifrah’s debut book, Snorkel Day with Dada. Written with the vivid imagination of a five-year-old, this delightful book illustrates the beauty of the Maldives and excitement of a child’s first snorkelling adventure with her beloved father.
Join Nureen as she embarks on a thrilling journey filled with dolphins, colourful coral reefs, and a whirlwind of emotions. From the exhilarating moments of spotting sea creatures to the challenges of feeling seasick, Nureen’s storytelling brings to life the highs and lows of this unforgettable day.
With heartfelt dedication to her supportive family and a touch of childlike wonder, Snorkel Day with Dada is a heartwarming read for children and parents alike. It is a story of adventure, resilience, and the unbreakable bond between a father and his daughter.
Embark on this aquatic adventure and experience the magic of the ocean through the eyes of a young and talented author.
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Before the Drawbridge Closed
It started with music. I wanted to be a composer with influences ranging from Frank Zappa and Conlon Nancarrow, right through to contemporary and old music for church organ (Messiaen and Bach). I self-released three mini-CDs of my music, although with my ideas being too complex for my limited skills, I drifted into art and then poetry.These poems are contentious to me. Self-indulgent to some, and hopefully insightful to others. Family and friends endorsed my feelings, and now we have a book!Vulnerable to criticism, good or bad, I feel there is enough honesty in the pages within to validate its existence.
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Tic Tic Goes the Christmas Clock
Join the magical adventures of Nicholas, Alfie, and the other elves in a heartwarming tale of friendship and courage! It’s Alfie’s last year on the sled, and he’s joined by Saer, the new number one Elf in training. But what starts as a final hurrah takes a surprising turn when the sled is struck, leaving Santa badly injured. Desperate to save Christmas, Alfie seeks help from Mother Time, embarking on a thrilling journey filled with unexpected twists, new friends, and the ticking of the Christmas Clock. Can Alfie rise to the challenge and make this his most magical night on the sled? Find out in this enchanting story that will leave you wondering… will Alfie win the race against time?
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Hidden Agenda
Paul Enfield decided to take a five-year ‘Gap Year’ to work on a small island in the South Atlantic. After completing his contract, he returned to London, finished his degree, and secured a job with the Department of Health. However, his supervisor is determined to provoke Paul into an attack, aiming to get him dismissed.
Caroline Aston befriends Paul and, using her unique gift, they uncover a series of letters and documents from the Department of Health’s computer. Realizing the significance of their discovery, Paul sends the materials to a friend who ensures their distribution to the media, causing a major scandal for the government. Together, Paul and Caroline work as a team to expose the civil servants and businesses profiting from the scheme in the South Atlantic.
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The Oxford Connection
Betrayal. Murder. A conspiracy unravels in the shadows of the Cold War’s end.
Maggie Stewart never imagined that her quiet life as a Master’s student at Oxford University would entangle her in the dark, personal turmoil of her Russian professor, Nicholas Stowkovsky. When Nicholas’s wife vanishes under suspicious circumstances during a trip to former East Germany, Maggie is pulled into a web of intrigue far beyond the academic world.
Desperate to find his wife, Nicholas embarks on a dangerous journey to Germany, where his fate and Maggie’s become dangerously intertwined. As secrets are exposed and tensions rise, their paths collide in a final, explosive confrontation.
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Das Einzige Kind / The Only Child
Christian is the epitome of the modern working youth who goes out with the love of his life, Yolanda. He finds meaning in the realm of family relationships, where he reconnects with his half-sister Amelia on a holiday to Sweden. Through his working relationship, he meets his boss, who is his uncle when he works as a scientist. As he gains in popularity with his acting career, he is able to forge his career as a scientist too at the same time. The book emphasizes the importance of real day romance and family relationships in a modern working world.
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Guess Who? Murder in a Village
In the stillness of a quiet village night, a murder shatters the peace. A newly appointed detective, along with his determined partner, Officer Smith, is sent to unravel the mystery. As they delve deeper, they uncover secrets that suggest there’s far more to this village than meets the eye.
With a dead body, five witnesses, a cunning murderer on the loose, and a myriad of questions, the detective team faces a daunting task. Will they catch the killer before time runs out? Get ready for a thrilling game of Guess Who!
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The Bittersweet Voyage of the Golden Ship Hatteras
THE BITTERSWEET VOYAGE OF THE GOLDEN SHIP HATTERASBy Ira David Wood IIIA deeply moving love storyset on the Outer Banks of North Carolina.A writer’s loving tributeto a place, its history, and its people.“An absolutely beautifully written love story! David Wood writes with the grace of the greats in this compelling novel about life on the Outer Banks of North Carolina in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Every word and page is to be savored in this historically authentic novel that will make you smile, laugh, sigh, cry, and cheer. The characters are colorful and believable, and perfectly placed in the narrative. This is more than a love story. It’s a rich and lively history lesson from an author who has spent much of his life listening to the people who have lived in this magical place.”Bill Leslie, composer of ten musical albums and author of the 2008 book Blue Ridge Reunion.“Love should dance,’ an unforgettable woman says toward the end of this powerful book, David Wood’s timeless love song to the Outer Banks, a book where his words dance. Wood, a wonderful director and actor, once again brings his storytelling art to the novel genre in this fine book. It’s the real thing.”John Railey, author of the Outer Banks top-sellers The Lost Colony Murder on the Outer Banks: Seeking Justice for Brenda Joyce Holland and Andy Griffith’s Manteo: His Real Mayberry.
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The Basic Economic Framework of Sustainability
The number of questions related to climate, pollution, mass extinction, threats from technology, are on a rise. How to understand our place within the environment, how to create a link between our economy and the environment, how to evaluate natural resources compared to market values?
This book is seeking answers to the questions what sustainability means, what happens when our economy, our practice, our life, our political-economic establishment are unsustainable, if the reasonable and theoretically optimal use of resources does sum up to sustainability on the global scale, how technology affects sustainability, if there is anything missing from the Demand-Supply graph.
My work intends to answer the less pronounced questions like how to make decisions if our way of life is sustainable or not; in case our answer is not, what we should take into consideration when we look for the way forward.
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