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The Secret of Greasy Jack
The town of Billaroo was devoid of a railway: or was it?
A group of bored schoolchildren stumble upon evidence of an ancient rail line passing through the town. They explore the countryside and find many more signs that some form of railway once existed. They consult the oldest residents of their town and are continuously told no such railway ever existed.
One of the girls, who is the daughter of the town’s doctor, recalls that the well-known but constantly avoided local tramp, “Greasy Jack”, is older than the other long-time residents. Reluctantly the group decided to visit the tramp in his filthy shack out behind the town cemetery. After winning his trust, the group are told of a sad, tragic tale which confirms their suspicions and also horrifies them.
Meanwhile, the trio of boys are engaged in an ongoing feud with some older boys. When two of them are bashed by the thugs, Greasy Jack intervenes, saving them from a more severe beating. The cowardly thugs swear retribution, and tragedy strikes. This triggers the decision by the group of teenagers to call a meeting of their parents and the police to tell all, not only about the mysterious railway but also the truth about Greasy Jack.
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The 'Real' Psychoplasm for Idiots
Philosophy—from the Greek for ‘love of wisdom’—is a personal belief about how to live or deal with a situation. I compiled this book of philosophical quotations mainly to help myself, and by extension, anyone who reads these words after me.
The ‘Real’ Psychoplasm for Idiots brings together over a thousand categorised words of wisdom on topics that range from wisdom, failure and success, fear and courage, knowledge, education and learning, happiness and unhappiness, winning and losing, victory and defeat, work, problems, worries and doubts, sex, life and death, thinking and thought, richness, wealth and poverty, attempting, acting and doing, time (yesterday, today, tomorrow), hope and peace, prayers and wishes, fools and foolishness, fantasy and reality, friends and enemies, silence, shyness and avoidance, confidence and low self-esteem, truth, honesty and justice, all the way through to writing and speaking.
Along with the quotations, you’ll also find inspirational texts and stories from the Quran, the Christian Bible, Hinduism, and Buddhism.
‘It is a good thing for an uneducated man to read books of quotations. The quotations, when engraved upon the memory, give you good thoughts.’
– Winston Churchill
I hope you enjoy these quotes from some of the finest minds ever to walk the earth. I hope they give you good thoughts and that those good thoughts transform your life—just as compiling and writing this book has transformed mine.
Michael Conway
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Moon Wood
An enchanting tale of Pandora, a special child in the realm
Of Moon Wood, as she embarks on a journey of self-discovery,
Family bonds and bravery culminating in the rescue of her friend
Tischia and the celebration of love through a wedding while also hinting
At her destined role as the guardian of the wood.
The enchanting world of Moon Wood will beguile you with its
Fascinating population of potion makers, magical confectioners,
A giant arachnid who can spin the most amazing silk and, of course,
It’s adorable and brave animals.
Now come if you can through the spell barrier that safeguards the wood.
And pay a visit; you won’t be disappointed.
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Sara-Jayne's Agenda
Sara-Jayne was put down and shut down for too long. Now Andrew and his affluent family need to pay for all the humiliation, degradation and abuse they so lovingly bestowed upon her, not only throughout her marriage, but also after.
They defamed her as an out-of-control kinky, whoring nymphomaniac.
Now she’s returned to Melbourne as an ‘erotic dancer’ and is out to cause chaos.
Their domination is at an end, and it’s payback time.
However, that may be easier said than done.
Some things should stay dead and buried.
Myths should remain as myths.
Falling in lust with a mythical masked stranger or giving her heart yet again to a dead man was not part of her plan.
The question for Sara-Jayne is. Will it threaten to derail her agenda???
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Rosemary's Garden 3
The Chilli Fiesta is in full swing – but trouble is brewing beneath the roots.
Can Rosemary, Scotch, and the whole garden come together in time?
With a little communication, understanding, and one big act of kindness, anything is possible.
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Fear Me!
Over the melee, I could hear my own blood roaring in my ears and my breathing thundering and bellowing in my chest. My heart was filled with horror and despair. Cold sweat was running down my body, drenching my shorts and shirt, as I panicked and fought with myself, forcing myself to continue. Tears were streaming down my face, dripping unheeded off my chin, falling onto Paddy’s upturned face, filling his staring, pale eyes. Desperation filled my entire body as I repeated the same moves over and over, my legs and back shaking and quaking with fatigue, unused to the unusual position. All around me, people pushed and shoved, shouting advice at me, screaming at me to keep going. I glimpsed George in the crowd, his phone pressed to his ear, shouting incoherently into it.
I kept shoving down into poor Paddy’s chest, breathing for him. Deep down, I knew there would be no response, but I refused to give up on him, refused to let him go. There was a wild, animal-like roaring scream deafening me, and my ears filled with a thundering, drumming sound, like standing under the Niagara Falls.
Then, I could do no more.
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The History and Traditions of the Nyungwe People
For generations, the history of the Nyungwe people has been preserved through memory, storytelling, and lived experience, yet much of it remains absent from written records. The History and Traditions of the Nyungwe People brings this rich heritage into focus, offering readers an accessible and carefully researched account of one of southern and central Africa’s historically significant communities.
Drawing on oral traditions, historical sources, and wider regional contexts, this book explores the origins, social organisation, cultural practices, and historical experiences of the Nyungwe people over time. It situates their story within broader African and global histories, including migration, trade, colonial encounters, and changing social structures, while maintaining a strong focus on local perspectives and voices.
Written with students, educators, and general readers in mind, this book avoids unnecessary academic jargon while remaining intellectually rigorous. It encourages readers to think critically about how African histories are recorded, remembered, and interpreted and highlights the importance of preserving indigenous knowledge for future generations.
The History and Traditions of the Nyungwe People is both an introduction and an invitation: an introduction to Nyungwe history for those encountering it for the first time and an invitation to engage more deeply with Africa’s diverse pasts beyond dominant narratives. It is an essential resource for secondary school students, teachers, and anyone with an interest in African history and culture.
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A Wee Bump in the Road
Seeking family connections to a past steeped in history, tragedy and sentiment is one thing; suddenly becoming a part of that life is quite another.
Frances, a retired lawyer returning to Scotland after an absence of some years, was keen to revisit the Highlands and places of significance to her family. Travelling alone for the first time meant she had as her main travelling companion her wee rental car, which she named “Etty”.
It was by chance she was tasked with the delivery of a book to “Young Roddy”, who had long ago left it behind in a guesthouse in Inverness. The guesthouse owner, Mrs Stewart, had no idea who “Young Roddy” was, but “’e wasna thet young even beck then.”
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Westminster Series Book 4: I Only Want to Be with You
Calandra Smith, an amateur ornithologist, gains the requisite exam passes with distinction to secure her place at Oxford University. In order to fulfill her ambition to work in politics, she aims to study PPE. She meets her prospective tutor, Dr. Victoria Kestrel, who encourages her to take a gap year—which she does, living for nearly a year in Germany and working for an environmental institute. Away from home and family, she discovers her sexuality, her thoughts all too often turning to the stunning tutor awaiting her at Oxford.
The rules against fraternising are strict, and Victoria Kestrel is determined to uphold them, despite the obvious and growing attraction to her star pupil.
Calandra’s Oxford years are full of studying, playing football, and making friends. Sam Fitzwilliam, son of Catherine Fitzwilliam and Amber Reynaud, is also an undergraduate, and Calandra is introduced to the family.
Throughout, her emotions are dominated by her feelings for Victoria. Will this frustrating relationship ever lead to the happiness both women yearn for?
The dreaming spires of Oxford play a leading role in this, the fourth book of the Westminster Series.
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Nigel Groin’s on the Loose
The novel chronicles Nigel Groin’s life from growing up in a small town in Ireland in the 1960s and 70s to hitting the bright lights and beautiful women of Madrid.
Twiggy Burns, with her long legs and short skirts, was the first girl to grab Nigel’s attention when his hormones kicked in. Their first date, however, did not go quite to plan.
He arrived in Madrid unsure of how he would survive, but everything worked out as it always did for him. Martha and Angela were a pleasant distraction while Manuel and Serena became his close friends.
Bagging a teaching job, Nigel shared an apartment with six female colleagues above Oxford School on Gran Vía. The Glaswegian twins had a wee temper and a strong accent, both of which they would have to learn to control in the classroom. The two Mancunians were desperate to find Spanish hunks. Maria, the Liverpudlian, had to deal with her sexuality with a little help from Claire Butcher from Cork.
With his ex-wife’s money financing the school and his lifestyle, Patrick Garcia’s life was wonderful until things took a turn for the worse. Late one night, his ex-wife fell from their balcony under suspicious circumstances. Patrick was not one to be weighed down by adversity, though, always looking on the bright side of life. After all, he had inherited all her money.
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Harriet's World
Harriet, recently returned to an English village after a life spent with her widowed clergyman father in cities across Europe, where he has served in British embassies, quickly becomes involved in local life. She makes friends, including a scatty girl who is under her mother’s thumb, attends all the classiest social events and attracts many admirers. Life for her seems to have settled down, but then a local feud involving her father, the village church where he is the vicar, and several parishioners leads the two to return to Europe and more official postings for her father and friendship and romance for Harriet. Then a traumatic event changes her life dramatically.
Celia Andrews has based the novel on Plan of a Novel, a publication of notes left by Jane Austen by Oxford University Press in their book Minor Works.
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It Was Only Meant to Be a Holiday at Felsto Ferry
Charnley never expected his cousin, Gryffen, to be living in an upturned boat with a seagull as a pet.
Then to discover that smugglers, Anglo-Saxons, bay and river folk were all involved in the life of the hamlet was even more of a surprise. There was no doubt this was going to make for a very interesting holiday for the teenager from the nearby town. Certainly, not the one he was expecting.
Things really liven up when his cousin discovers a large piece of amber on the beach!
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