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A Village in Time
Sam, a young English artist, embarks on a fresh start at her uncle’s art gallery in Naples, only to find herself in the midst of the timeless saying, ‘The course of true love never runs smoothly.’ Her path crosses with Federico, a dedicated doctor and the cousin of her best friend, Giulia. An unexpected meeting in a picturesque Italian hill village near Naples leads Sam to fall in love, but doubts linger about Federico’s feelings. Complicating matters is another woman in his life and his difficult mother, leaving Sam to question whether Federico is sincere or simply leading her on.As Sam navigates the complexities of her romantic life, her artistic career flourishes with the support of her uncle and his partner. She also finds a sense of belonging and connection with Giulia’s family, embracing the community spirit and traditional values in Giulia’s village. Her involvement with the local school where Giulia teaches further deepens her bond with Italy and its people.This story captures the essence of a young woman’s journey through love and self-discovery, set against the vibrant backdrop of Italian culture, tradition, and the art world.
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A Brother's Promise
A Brother’s Promise is an emotional adult novel that explores the enduring bonds of brotherhood and loyalty. Despite leading vastly different lives, two brothers make a pledge to always support one another through life’s ups and downs.When tragedy strikes, successful bachelor Michael is suddenly saddled with this forgotten promise - gaining custody of his brother’s two recently orphaned and deeply mistrustful adopted children. Facing a broken engagement and crumbling dreams of an easy future, Michael must confront his own shortcomings to gain the trust of these hurting kids.Through perseverance and unconditional love, Michael begins to connect with the children. But just when they start to become a family, Michael suffers another unthinkable loss. Battling loneliness and depression, he makes the life-altering decision to care for baby Ella, who also desperately needs a home.Though the road to healing is long, Michael discovers that the richest rewards come from keeping promises. A Brother’s Promise is an uplifting tale of personal growth, the power of commitment in tough times, and learning to love without limitations.
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The Girl and the Mirror
Who hasn’t looked in the mirror and not liked what they saw?The author, Thomasina Farrell, has a particular passion for disability and mental health work and has recognized the nearly universal nature of a lack of self-worth.It is the aim of this book to heighten people’s ability to recover and thrive if they open themselves to access assistance.The story is enhanced by Malcolm Richards’ brilliant, emotive illustrations and the book can be enjoyed by children of all ages.
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A Step Away from Dying
Barbara Philips took her eyes off her eight-year-old son Michael for mere moments before he vanished without a trace.Newly assigned to Michael’s case, Detective Inspector Richard Johnson and Sergeant Jackie Trott soon tackle a second disappearance: a missing nineteen-year-old boy.As evidence intertwines the fate of both missing youths, police attentions turn towards Mereford Primary School where dark secrets lurk beneath the surface. Tensions mount as the investigation inches closer to exposing buried wrongdoings. Will police connect all dots before tragedy strikes again? Or have dangerous games already bred irrevocable harm?Johnson and Trott race the clock to unmask the threat hiding in plain sight, capture the perpetrator, and hopefully recover Michael still alive. Yet someone covertly thwarts their progress, willing to do whatever it takes to keep concealed these school grounds’ sinister secrets, lies, and escalating body count.
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Rags and Riches
Life is an intricate tapestry of emotions: moments that tug at our hearts and instances that leave us in stitches. Every day, we navigate the quirks and peculiarities of those around us, choosing to either embrace the humour or let annoyance take the reins. Why not revel in the comedic interludes hidden within life’s juxtapositions?In Rags and Riches, Susanna invites readers into a delightful collection filled with laughter, wit, and true tales. From whimsical articles to heartfelt poems, she captures the essence of real people and the memorable moments that have shaped their lives. Many stories bring to life the eclectic guests that have crossed Susanna’s threshold, while others shine a spotlight on the charming exchanges she shares with her vivacious granddaughter.‘One of her guests, a specialist medical doctor, laughs, “Susanna, you know I’m known as ‘The Cleaner.’ One weekend I was asked to be the medic in charge of a small hospital of nineteen patients. By the end of the weekend, sixteen of them had died.”“What did you do? One look at you and they all decided their lives weren’t worth living? Seriously?”“Yes, I’m that girl!”“Now when any hospital needs to move patients on – they know who to ask.”“Yes, the cleaner!”’Articles used to be written on rags, which would be posted around the towns for people to read. They looked forward to their weekly rag. The book title includes ‘Riches’ because stories enrich our lives.
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The Pianist's Guide to Scale Mastery
Scales and arpeggios can often be the biggest cause of frustration and boredom for even the most accomplished pianist. In this book, classical pianist and teacher Lewis Kesterton will help you develop a theoretical understanding of the scales you play, whilst offering practical and easy to follow ideas to help revolutionise your learning and help you improve scalic passages in all of your playing. After using the exercises in this book, you can expect to deliver far more confident, musical, and less boring scales and arpeggios!Read detailed explanations of the theory behind your scales, giving you a better understanding of how many of the patterns in piano music are formed!Explore the anthology of scales and arpeggios to discover a huge range of exciting and lesser-known scales. Use the detailed fingering suggestions to help you navigate the plethora of patterns!Try out a wide variety of exercises to make your practice more interesting and reap higher rewards, with scannable links to demonstrative videos.
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A Suitcase Full of Pink Pearls
Of course, I’d shied away from traveling to Croatia! Why embrace the unknown with Venice, Nice, Rome, and Constantinople calling? I’d heard whisperings of a city dubbed the ‘Pearl of the Adriatic’ but had little idea where that soul-stirring nirvana might have been located. You can imagine my surprise and delight, when I was invited to accompany five friends and their two young sons to Dubrovnik, Croatia, for a five-day stint in the scorching Balkan sun.Words cannot express that first glimpsing of the red-roofed, white-walled, brilliant-blue -sea-skirted city when our sleek, silver, chauffeur-driven van tumbled into town from the brooding, cobalt-crusted Dubrovnik mountains.Lord Byron had it right: Heaven on Earth!The following five days for our ‘party of eight’ included beaches, swimming pools, ‘Old Town’ treasures, Wall-walks, Croatian food to die for, and best of all – a delightful ‘Game of Thrones’ tour, which had two little boys searching every nook and cranny on the ‘Kings landing’ for that elusive Iron Throne. Who’s never wanted to play kings or queens?So you’ll be joining us on this pink-pearler tour in one of the world’s most Instagram-able spots? Thought so!
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The Adventures of Mini the Jack Russell
The Adventures of Mini the Jack Russell delves into the spirited life of Mini, also known affectionately as ‘Sexy Legs,’ a Jack Russell Terrier with a nose for adventure. Journey with him as he explores the breathtaking landscapes of his beloved homeland. But don’t be fooled – these aren’t your average leisurely jaunts. Mini encounters high-stakes drama that includes a rifle aimed squarely between his eyes, mischievous dealings with Wirrell the eccentric squirrel, and a series of escapades that promise to keep your heart pounding.
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Stepping Stones
Can answers to the biggest questions in life be found? Today there are many who are unsure whether there is a creator God, are uncertain about religion and yet instinctively feel that their life has a purpose and that values such as love, truth, honesty, beauty, logic and kindness are real. This book has been written to help such people make sense of their existence and to indicate the types of evidence available to help people find a strong rational faith.“So many people think faith is a feeling or a flight of fantasy, by contrast Cambridge-educated medical surgeon, Dr Bernard Palmer, makes it clear that there is outstanding evidence at the basis of Christian belief. But he does not stop there, he then not only shows what that evidence means for our lives, he also reveals what the reader should do about it. That is the rhythm of this excellent book: the evidence, its meaning and our action, which makes this a profoundly challenging read that appeals to the mind, the heart and the will.”Rico TiceChristianity Explored“I am both delighted and honoured to recommend Bernard Palmer’s new book to you. There are three reasons for this.First, he himself truly believes the things he is asking you to believe.Second, he writes about profound matters in such a way that it is not only easy to follow but it is winsome and appealing.But thirdly, he is offering us ‘Stepping Stones’ to a new life by introducing us to Jesus Christ with compelling reasons to become a believer. And this is the most important thing of all.” Frank RetiefRetired presiding bishop of the Reformed Evangelical Church of Southern Africa
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The Agony of Poland
In the latter part of 1939, German leader Adolf Hitler made a pact with the Soviet leader Joseph Stalin to invade Poland. Confident that British and French leaders would opt for a weak peace settlement, Hitler’s army stormed in from the north, south and west on September 1st, while Stalin’s Red Army invaded from the east on September 17th.This story, part fact and part fiction, is an account of the suffering endured by the Polish people at this time, many of whom were imprisoned in Siberia and forced to work under dreadful conditions. Yet when Hitler turned on Stalin and invaded the Soviet Union in 1941, Poland’s exiled found common cause with their Russian captors to take up arms against Nazi oppression.Though the Allies emerged victorious in 1945, a heavy price was exacted from occupied Poland. Many survivors discovered they no longer had homeland to which they could return, their former communities now under firm Soviet control.
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Notes from a Stressed-out Teen
How does one navigate life? This is a question asked by most teenagers on the planet, as they step on the edge of being an adult. This is a question I’ve asked myself for the longest time, as I traversed breakups and fought exams, questioned the very existence of my meaning, which I then expressed in these poems and extracts from my diary.The pages inside this book are windows into my soul. Little cries for help from the past couple of years. The paper these poems were written on listened to me when no one else was there.And now, I hope the words on the paper speak to people, help them realise they’re not alone, promote them to seek help and possibly inspire them to live more.These poems are not just poems. They’re words from my soul.
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Rotten Little Devils
An Angel in Heaven decides to transition into a demon, because he can see that on Earth, the battle between good and evil is being won by evil, and he wants to be on the winning side. He abandons the security, comfort and bliss of Heaven and heads for Earth, the kingdom of the Devil himself, where he is mentored by a demon with thousands of years’ experience in deceiving and hurting people.We get an inside look into his training as his ancient guide teaches him how best to influence people to bring about loss, illness, anguish, and destruction upon themselves. Devils can never overcome people’s free will, but they are nevertheless persistent in their never-ending efforts to subvert, undermine and wreak havoc through their deceitful and beguiling ways. Is this a true story?
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