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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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Trapped Inside a Tragedy
A Victorian family becomes trapped by their image-obsessed lifestyle, adhering strictly to unhealthy societal expectations. Marjorie is the only one who recognizes the harm in the charade they perform for the rest of high society. Determined to free her relatives from this endless cycle of fallacy, she endeavours to instil in them a desire for authenticity and wholeness.Will Marjorie succeed in reversing her family’s fate? Or will they remain constrained by the rigid mores of Victorian culture that prize appearance over reality?Join Marjorie on her thought-provoking and poetic journey of revelation. She fights tirelessly to reveal the truth to loved ones blinded by deeply-rooted expectations, even when met by strong resistance.
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The Christmas Mouse
The Christmas Mouse - A story for anyone who loves Christmas!This tale follows a little mouse - the Christmas mouse.Finding the decorations packed away the little mouse is flooded with disappointment and sadness.She loves Christmas. Why can’t it be celebrated all year long?Filled with anticipation, she settles in to wait the long wait.Will her dreams come true?Perfect for young readers as well as a shared reading experience.
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Greeted by Kindness
Can you always trust Kindness?The ghost writer of her autobiography thought so. The government that made her Lady Kindness and its minister thought so too.Kindness definitely believed it, but fact checking left some big questions unanswered. Whatever Kindness believed, it does matter that you are who you say you are.
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Stories for Small People and Grown Ups
Twelve original stories, with illustrations, about growing up, adventure, strange creatures, good and evil, imagination, and beauty.The stories have been lovingly crafted and presented by the author, Galya, to be told to children dear to her, but they can be read by anyone who enjoys the magic of fairy tales.
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Bear Brothers and The Bees
Unlock a unique reading experience with every turn of the page. This book is designed to spark rich conversations between reader and child. Without prescribed dialogue, you’re invited to ask questions like, ‘What do you imagine the characters are saying?’ or ‘What might they be thinking on this page?’ Dive deep into the narrative together, and with each reading, uncover fresh layers and perspectives. Here, the story evolves, shaped by the limitless imagination of the child.
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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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The Wolf Cub
Lewis just loves living with his mother in a small cottage that backs directly onto a vast forest.The shy four-year-old’s favourite spot to relax is in a clearing by a watering hole, where all the woodland creatures come to get their daily measure of drink and forage nearby for food. He always enjoys chatting to the smaller animals (especially the squirrels and rabbits), making new friends nearly every day.And that’s exactly where the boy was when it happened – the hair on the back of Lewis’ neck suddenly stood on end, and the young boy shivered slightly.He was being watched…
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I'm Going Nowhere
This book, I’m Going Nowhere, is fiction based on the true story of an African woman, Miriam Ateko, who currently resides in Europe. Shortly when she relocated here, she was diagnosed HIV positive and told she would die in eighteen months without treatment.It was extremely distressing for Miriam. She felt anxious, was in denial and almost went into depression. She had to figure out how to deal with the diagnosis. The process was not easy as she faced obstacles along the way, like stigma, discrimination, rejection, among others from the very people she thought would have supported her to deal with the trauma of being diagnosed HIV positive.Despite the struggles she encountered, Miriam never gave up. With the right treatment and help from two organisations and some friends, her health improved, though not cured yet. She is now living her life to the fullest. She forgave people who wronged her but will not forget how she was treated.Miriam’s story is sad, but inspiring. The story encourages HIV positive people not to give up life easily. When you follow ART exactly as prescribed you can achieve an undetected virus load and continue to live a healthy life.
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Learning from Albi
Scruffy, deaf, and homeless, life on the streets is tough for young Albi. What could the future possibly hold for an abandoned Spanish Podenco puppy that has been hit by a car and can’t hear? Yet despite a traumatic start, Albi’s life changes when he is rescued, brought to the UK, and fostered by Lois Sinclair, founder of the rescue charity, Gracehounds, and a passionate dog lover who has shared her life and home with numerous canine companions. Before long, Lois and Albi’s lives become interwoven.
With Lois’s nursing background and Albi’s intuitive nature, the pair soon find themselves volunteering in the animal healthcare sector. Albi also develops a reputation as a transition dog, offering support to other dogs and their owners during times of loss.
But Albi is a free spirit. He also has health issues. And while his sensitive nature earns him many friends and admirers, there will be challenges ahead, including surgery. As Albi continues to enrich Lois’s life, questions remain. Albi may have found a forever home but can the love and hope which bind him and Lois sustain him? And does this unique animal have the strength to live the life that every dog deserves?
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