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Jupiter
The story of Isaac Marcu Moritz and the great affliction of his childhood caused by a lightning bolt launched by Jupiter, god of the sky, the father of gods and men, and the patron of Rome.
The bolt kills his aged mentor whose knowledge of history and languages is transferred to the traumatised mind of the boy. He is plagued throughout his life by visions and torment of Rome’s ancient rulers and gods.
Growing up on the family farm his skill in the capture of flies by hand learned by watching his grandmother’s action while at the packing table leads to success in rural land sales and a posting in a university entomology research program of hand-fly-capture. He establishes Snap-Zap-Solutions with the aim of eradicating the pestilence to improve the human condition.
Will he ever understand himself enough to empathise or forever live in abeyance wondering who or what is really driving his life?
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Just Sign Here
If you think surgery is only about the drama of an operating theatre, then you should read this book. A delightful collection of anecdotal stories that will take the reader on a journey from boyhood aspiration through surgical training and on to consultant surgical practice that spanned the millennium. All is laid bare as the author describes his joy, anger, frustration, and sadness of life in the clinical environment and beyond.
It embraces a period of transition when clinicians were transformed from self-regulating professionals into paid employees controlled by political diktats from Brussels and Westminster. It is an entertaining account of a period of momentous change and advances in the world of surgical healthcare. A penetratingly candid page turner that will make you laugh, cry and huff with indignation.
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Justice
“I’m not broken, but I’m far from repaired.”
Justice is a suicidal teenager whose life is not only saved but suddenly worth saving when she turns the knife on her abusive father.
Self-orphaned, she literally closes the door on his body and reinvents herself. Yet some harsh realities never change.
Justice is still bullied at school, particularly for her rumoured affair with her science teacher, something they’re compelled to explore.
But Justice’s new life doesn’t stay perfect for long, and after her father’s body is discovered she decides to pack her bag and run...
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Justifiable Killings
Derek Hardy, a reserved man living in a Manhattan apartment, has long been haunted by memories of relentless bullying from his past. These scars have manifested as post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, and haunting nightmares. To cope, Derek has relied on meditation and visualization techniques, often imagining the bullies meeting grim fates.
However, when these coping mechanisms falter, Derek’s suppressed emotions threaten to overwhelm him. Succumbing to his darkest impulses, he embarks on a chilling spree, exacting revenge on those who tormented him, starting with his boss, Desmond Buckley.
This tale delves into the profound effects of trauma and the dangerous consequences of emotions left unchecked, illustrating how even the most unassuming individual can be pushed to the brink.
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Kaleidoscope
Come and marvel at how life at large can be encapsulated into a microcosm in the form of poetic license. Let this book be your companion when seeking to have some me-time and to chill out in your own chosen surroundings.
Or, discuss Mallory’s poems in more depth with others. Poetry can truly dazzle and serves as an equal alternative to the excitement of reading novels.
The beauty of poetry is the choice given to read any extract to another appropriate age group that can introduce them into this wonderful genre of literature. Similar to music, the titles stay with the reader and will, in virtual speak, stamp its date and location to induce its messages across the wide spectrum of what everyone likes to imagine or likes to encounter.
Poetry is the perfect treat or gift for anyone who would like to travel on a magic carpet away from the madding crowd. Soothe yourself instead - in contrast to an edge of seat thriller novel or film.
Enjoy!
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Keeper of the Red Shawl
This romantic novel begins in the Victorian Era and is based on the eventful life of my grandmother, Frances. It tells the tale of the four men who helped or hindered her path to freedom. Fate was unkind to Frances, but throughout her life, she battled forward fighting convention and the class system.
The story starts when her well-to-do, but aged, parents marry her off at the age of 17 to Jack, a cold-hearted widower with a young son.
Respectfully she did as she was told but this was her first mistake. She became the brunt of his sarcasm and abuse in the bedroom.
Fortunately, Jack soon met with a suspicious end!
Then, along came a dashingly handsome James…
But wait, there’s someone else watching this particular saga unfold, patiently biding his time!
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Keys to the Heart
Born during WWII the heroine experiences the love of her life at a young age. Her aim is to become a famous concert pianist but there are trials, disappointments as well as success.
Emotional and financial problems scar her adult life, but her heart frequently dictates her subsequent response, with more than one disappointed male admirer. Her life abroad proves exciting followed by another major relationship on her return to England. Will she finally find lasting happiness in her career and love life?
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Kinderbarton
Delve into the captivating world of a three-year-old as he navigates the bewildering realm of adults in Kinderbarton. In this heartwarming tale, Stephen Barton, a typical toddler with a vivid imagination, observes the humorous and unpredictable actions of grown-ups. Expecting the world to align with his own understanding, Stephen’s playtime adventures can take unexpected turns, sometimes leading to tears.
Living with his parents and older sister, Stephen’s quest for attention and his strong-willed nature shine through. Yet, when faced with adults who seem to engage in incomprehensible actions, he demonstrates that young children have minds of their own, following their own natural instincts, even if it appears bewildering to the grown-ups around them.
Through joyful and poignant moments, Kinderbarton captures the essence of a toddler’s world, where curiosity and self-expression intertwine in fascinating ways. Join Stephen as he embarks on a journey filled with ups and downs, unveiling the captivating and often surprising aspects of a child’s perspective.
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Kindness is Cool - Ellie the Elephant
Ellie Elephant shares her ideas on how to spread kindness amongst her friends on the magical island of Huppet Hill. Join Zac and Zara as they discover a hidden secret in their attic, where a magical window and rainbow leads to a wondrous land of learning and adventures. Here you’ll meet the other animals from Rainbow Rock and interact with the story through animal yoga poses and, in a world where you can be anything – choose kind like Ellie!
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Kingdom of Wolves
Kingdom of Wolves clears the path to understanding the unconscious drives that motivate if not govern the behaviours of predators, abusers, bullies, their victims and the underlying issues that draw them to each other. The author demystifies the complexities of human behaviour, merging old concepts with new as she guides you through the emotional and psychological landscapes of the abuser’s and victim’s psyche. She provides a simple but profound insight into the adverse causes and outcomes of early childhood and adolescent development, linking it to present-day adult ways of life. Juliana, once a victim of domestic abuse herself, believes that freedom, reclamation, redemption and wholeness of spirit can only be achieved by taking a journey inward. She hopes through this book to provide a way forward for victims who are trapped by their past experiences or present-day abusive circumstances and concludes that the key to recognition, understanding and prevention of violence and abuse can only be gained through acquiring a deeper awareness of human behaviour.
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Kukakika
Kukakika is a tiny girl on a big adventure. With the help of three magic wands, she travels across the continents looking for her soulmate, Kukakito.Meanwhile, Kukakito leads a sad and lonely life in the pine forests in Norway, also dreaming about his soulmate. With twist and turns they eventually meet in Bally Cotton Bay, Ireland.
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Lady and the Tramp and Me
Life doesn’t always turn out the way you think it should, does it?For instance, what happens when you get a puppy you don’t want? For Simon that answer is simply: nothing good.His life as a happy bachelor is torpedoed when he reluctantly accepts a puppy of indeterminable breed who names himself Tramp and seemingly never ever stops growing – personality included. Any principles for raising a dog are put to the test, and so is Simon’s state of mind when his sex-life is sabotaged, his sports car rendered useless, and Tramp is spending all of Simon’s money.And then there’s the women… quite a few of them, but one in particular. The angry one in the park who likes dogs and who wonders if Simon is a stripper because he flashes her his ass. But in reality, he looks like he’s just escaped from an asylum.And that’s just the beginning…
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