Recommended Reads
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Sentinels in the Oakwood
More than 100 years after nuclear war, nature has reclaimed much of the world that was destroyed. The Missouri Ozarks have returned to what they once were: a vast wilderness of woodlands, lakes, and caves. Some of the descendants of those who survived the war have since emerged from their shelters to establish subsistence-based communities, relying on the traditions of their ancestors. Others remain in the highly sophisticated underground facilities into which their forefathers retreated when the bombs fell. Those underground live with technologies lost to the world above, including sentinels – advanced, intelligent robotic humanoids. For those who have never even known electricity, the hulking machines reflect the scary stories told around the campfire. Meanwhile, lurking in the shadows, a growing threat from the north is emerging from those who would conquer and subdue any who will not submit.
As unique challenges force each of these groups to seek compromise and cooperation to survive, new leaders must emerge to forge a new path. With the future of their people hanging in the balance, will these new leaders courageously rise to the challenge, or will they be destroyed by their self-doubt and fear?
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The Slow Work of God
The Earth is getting hotter and life as we know it is under threat. Will just a few of us survive? Or can we act together to avert the crisis?
The root cause of this looming existential crisis is our addiction to consumption of material goods, and our unquestioning acceptance of the outrageous maldistribution of wealth among individuals and nations. Can we throw off these addictions and assumptions, to tread more lightly on the Earth?
McCarthy believes that we can. He starts by delving into the last two thousand years of Christian history. He traces the role of Jesus’ revolutionary teaching in a series of dramatic convulsions of human consciousness that have, suddenly and unexpectedly, changed attitudes and behaviour in previously unthinkable ways. In a world where violence, slavery, power and patriarchy were once universal, we are on the way to one that strives for peace, freedom, human rights, universal democracy, and equality for everyone.
These transformations – still in progress – are instances of a complete change of heart and mind: ‘metanoia’. They are the quiet, usually unacknowledged, ‘slow work of God’.
We must hope and strive for a new metanoia – one that overturns our materialist obsessions. In the final chapters, McCarthy proposes a radical way to launch this seismic change of heart, prevent catastrophe and ‘save humanity from itself’.
His book is full of hope and promise. We just have to make it happen.
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The Hijacking
When a terrorist network resurfaces with a deadly new plan, Dakota Lake finds herself at the centre of a global crisis. Following a catastrophic ambush in London and a botched mission in Panama, Dakota takes the fall and is sidelined in a low-security prison. But as sleeper agents regroup and a new plot emerges targeting US energy infrastructure, Dakota is drawn back into action, this time aboard a luxury cruise ship with a deadly secret.
As the ship sails toward the Gulf of Mexico, what begins as a supposed COVID outbreak quickly reveals itself as a smokescreen for something far more sinister. With communications severed and senior crew taken hostage, Dakota must rally a small band of allies to stop the hijackers before they turn the ship into a floating weapon.
Gripping and grounded, The Hijacking is a high-stakes thriller that blends intelligence work, covert action, and the quiet heroism of ordinary people caught in extraordinary circumstances.
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Teacher, Where Are You?
I am mad and I so weep,
Teacher is very ill, and I can’t sleep.
I’m holding close my cuddly toy,
‘Cause teacher kissed it and sent me joy.On an emotional evening at the seaside, Inge took a small notebook and wrote down this story. In this book, she says farewell to her pupils, and they say farewell to her. The loss of a grandparent, mother, brother, or sister has been the theme of many nursery books, but she couldn’t find any story about a teacher or colleague who suddenly fades away.
Talking (or learning to talk) about death with young children should be done in a natural way. Inge hoped that her story would be an eye-opener in that process. Teacher, Where Are You? should be present in every primary school, every palliative care unit, medical waiting rooms, and every family.
Inge liked to make themes such as illness, loss, and mourning open for discussion and offer guidance to those who might need it.
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Revolutionary Voices from the French Slave Houses
In 1789, French society, through the French Revolution, boldly proclaimed ‘Liberté, Égalité, Fraternité.’ Yet this revolution, which claimed to bring complete change, did not seek freedom for all. The vile and inhumane system of slavery was reinstated after the revolution, and the three French estates – the peasants, the nobility, and the Church – remained complicit in maintaining slavery for the sake of economic gain.
By 1848, when slavery was finally abolished, the French government shamelessly compensated slave owners, while the newly freed people were left to fend for themselves. They were expected to carve out a ‘French life’ in a society that continued to oppress them, a struggle that still affects their descendants today.
Transported in large French slave ships and brought to the French mainland and colonies, they were reduced to unpaid labour. Who among us will be the revolutionary voice for the former enslaved and their descendants? Where is our sense of universal justice as we lift the historical French veil and find poverty and racism still entrenched?
There has been no entry into the French aristocracy for the formerly enslaved and their descendants. No pathway has been offered to a life of dignity, despite their labour helping to build the very foundation of France.
Let us hear the revolutionary voices of the past and present calling for FREEDOM FOR ALL! Let us declare VIVE LA FRANCE FOR ALL!
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BC, Why Me?
BC’s life was a fraud from the beginning. The worst part was her complete ignorance and innocence. Abducted, abused, and exposed to incredibly crude experiences and shocking pleasures, she was forced to grow up at a rapid pace. The people she loved, hated, and trusted were constantly lying to her. Insecurity led her to trust two dangerous characters, and to maintain their loyalty, she was forced to compromise her own morals. Would it be enough to survive? At what cost?
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The End of the Rainbow
Louise Mercier is the elder of two stepsisters. She has been the private secretary to a very demanding boss for years. Her half-sister, who is twenty years younger and a talented artist, dropped out of university to become a homeless wanderer. However, she is due to inherit a large legacy on her twenty-fifth birthday.
The last Louise sees of her sister is a visit from her, accompanied by a young American. Louise thinks she has joined a closed community in Yorkshire, but they refuse to reveal if this is true. Then, she is told her sister died in an accident some months previously. She had left her money to an unknown fund in Luxembourg. An inquest had ruled it was an accidental death. Then, to her surprise, she learns that the young American had also met with a fatal accident.
What really happened to these two young people? The mystery deepens when two more bodies are found hidden in remote places.
Commander Richard Buxton of the Metropolitan Police is faced with four mysterious deaths. His investigations reveal a world where greed fuels murder.
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A Father's Love
‘Hush now, my son. You are home, Joah. You are home, and you are loved,’ cried his father, his own tears falling in joy and desperate love. Two strong arms pulled him to his feet and held him close, a hand cradled the back of his head as it was guided to his father’s shoulder.
Overwhelmed, Zimri’s heart almost imploded.
His son was home.
His son was alive.
A Father’s Love can be described as a two-tone book, comprising both fiction and non-fiction. Taking the parable we know as The Prodigal Son, Donna Lloyd writes a compelling narrative and a series of reflections to explore the meaning behind the parable Jesus told. This book will hopefully make known how much you are loved by the Father and how His arms are always open wide, ready to welcome you home, no matter who you are or what you’ve done.
So, whether you see yourself as a prodigal son or not, this book will hopefully encourage you to reevaluate and reestablish your relationship with your Father and help you on your journey home.
The Father’s love is waiting for you.
Are you willing to embrace it?
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The Digital Tribulations of Brady Webber
Dive into a breathtaking adventure in the heart of cyberspace with Brady Webber. In a world where advanced technology merges with reality, Brady, a young computer enthusiast, discovers a mysterious portal leading to a digital dimension. This journey into the cyber world propels him into a thrilling digital adventure, where he faces unexpected challenges, unforgettable allies and formidable adversaries.
The story begins with a simple video game, but Brady finds himself quickly sucked into the digital dystopia of the Web, a parallel universe populated by strange creatures and colourful characters. There, he discovers that the boundary between the virtual and the real worlds is more blurred than he imagined. Each chapter takes you deeper into this virtual thriller, where the stakes are high and where every decision can have unexpected consequences.
As Brady navigates this technological conspiracy, he is assisted by unexpected allies, including a talkie robot cat and a fearsome warrior. Together they must thwart the plans of a powerful enemy who threatens to disrupt the balance of the Web and the real world. The story skilfully combines computer mystery with science fiction elements, creating an immersive reading experience. It is a deep exploration of the parallel realities, dangers and wonders of the digital world.
If you are a fan of digital adventures with a touch of suspense, this book is made for you. Let yourself be carried away by the whirlwind of emotions, surprises and discoveries that await you on this epic journey through cyberspace. Don’t miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in a world where reality surpasses fiction.
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Love Is a Food
The world is searching for peace and love in relationships, whether within families, workplaces, or social interactions. Yet, these qualities often feel elusive and out of reach. Countless books have explored matters of the heart, but the gap remains unfilled.
In Love is a Food, Adebisi Olugbenga goes beyond theory to offer practical insights into overcoming the challenges that threaten our ability to build meaningful connections. This heartfelt book explores the deep relationship between love, connection, and well-being, revealing how nourishing our emotional hunger can bring greater joy and fulfilment.
Through everyday moments, readers will rediscover the rich flavours of love, cultivate self-love and self-care, strengthen relationships, and develop the resilience needed to overcome obstacles to lasting connections.
Love is a Food is a soul-stirring exploration filled with practical lessons to inspire more love, deeper connection, and a more fulfilling life.
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The Fall
Set in Croatia in June 2013, the prequel to The Uneasy Silence follows Emir ‘Eddy’ Muravic, a young Detective Sergeant with the Australian Federal Police (AFP), as he takes long service leave to visit his family in the former Yugoslav state. Eddy’s holiday is abruptly cut short when Avigail Iversen, an Australian backpacker, is found dead in Krka National Park, Dalmatia. As the daughter of Australia’s Attorney General, her death becomes a political flashpoint, forcing Eddy to navigate a delicate investigation in a country grappling with its fascist past, the scars of its recent homeland war, and its inauguration as a member state of the European Union.
Complicating matters further, Eddy is joined by Interpol Liaison Officer Sasha Jankovic, who, by coincidence, is of Serbian descent. Together, they must overcome cultural and linguistic challenges, as well as centuries-old ethnic rivalries, to unravel the mystery behind Avigail’s death. As they delve deeper, they encounter shadowy figures and confront the dark legacy of an ex-communist state.
Can Eddy and Sasha set aside the weight of history to uncover the truth about the young Australian backpacker’s tragic end?
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Wonky Ponk Down Under
Eighty percent of men who reach the age of 80 have prostate cancer. But the disease prevents many more from ever reaching that age. Mike Riddell was diagnosed with the disease when he was 64 and he died from it five years later. His story of those years, told in a wry, blokish way, is packed full of hilarious encounters with the medical world and a total lack of self-pity. Full of determination to grab every day, he lived the rest of his life to the full, adamant that he would suck the marrow out of that proverbial lemon.
His pithy observations about life in general and the disease itself are an engaging account of navigating prostate cancer, complemented with brilliantly drawn cartoons. The title of the book comes from the mother of a close family friend who, despite raising eight children, referred to intimate bodily issues as ‘wonky ponk down under’.
Mike Riddell was a prolific writer of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, screenplays and plays. Born and bred in New Zealand, he was, in addition to his work as a writer, a lecturer in theology at New Zealand’s southernmost university, a regular columnist for Third Way magazine, a filmmaker, an environmentalist, and a mentor to others in many ways.
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