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The Secret Sign
Zara, a young slave girl, is thrilled to discover a mysterious secret sign scrawled in the dust. Hoping it will lead to the promised ‘power that is not cruel’ she desperately seeks for her temperamental master, Zara must navigate the treacherous world of slavery, unsure if she can trust her fellow slaves. When an accident forces her to flee, Zara encounters the enigmatic ‘people of the sign.’
As a burning Rome is left behind, Zara’s entire family journeys to a distant, more primitive land. Faced with arduous work, new dangers, and thrilling adventures, they forge friendships and confront unexpected challenges. When a family member is kidnapped and Zara’s fellow slave Andreas absconds, the stakes grow higher. Penniless, Andreas attempts to return to Rome, but will he succeed? And if he does, what fate awaits him in the city?
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Dreams
We all have the air to breathe. A body without a spirit is merely matter without life, but a dream breathes life into a person, driving them to fight for what many deem impossible.It is possible to dream and, even without money, realize your ambitions. It is possible to fight for a dream and discover strengths and abilities previously unseen. Dreams transform our weaknesses into strengths, pushing us beyond our limits.In this book, I share my thoughts through messages designed to build, instruct, strengthen, and encourage those who feel lost. This book is a gateway to making the impossible possible. It’s not just about believing: you have to fight against all odds, including your own discouragement!
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Before Hope Dies
This immersive collection of poems, Before Hope Dies, offers a truthful and authentic perspective on the human experience. The author draws inspiration from God to unearth buried emotions and confront the pains of life in a cohesive and realistic manner. Despite the challenges that come with living in a physical world, the author fearlessly expresses their vulnerability and showcases the power of hope and resilience. Through the art of poetry, Before Hope Dies provides a moving and inspiring portrayal of the human spirit, guided by divine inspiration.
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A Shower of Shite
A Shower of Shite offers a gripping biographical narrative that charts the tumultuous journey of two parents as they navigate through a relentless storm of trials brought upon by their children. Their story, akin to the dramatic arcs of a British soap opera, unfolds with tragic twists and turns, an unceasing cascade of events that would seem overdrawn if not for their stark reality. These challenges, though uninvited and not of their own making, are met with a resilience that speaks to the profound sense of duty and unwavering compassion inherent in parental love. It’s a testament to the silent oath etched in the very fabric of biological bonds, a commitment to defend, sometimes even the indefensible, against the odds, all told with a humourous look back at life events faced by the family.
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Bertie
Life is full of challenges, and Bertie knows this all too well. But he’s resolute in altering the course of not just his own life, but that of his family.More than ‘just a crane’, Bertie’s natural leadership shines as he confronts hardships with resilience and an unwavering determination to bring about the best for those he holds dear.Born a crane, Bertie’s journey exemplifies that it’s the heart and soul, rather than appearances, that truly shape our destinies.
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Saving the World, One Mix-Tape at a Time
Nicky is sixteen and lives in a dull Northern town in 1978, but science fiction, music, and his colourful friends give him a sense of purpose. Then, he meets Angela, everything changes, and he takes teenage alienation to a whole new level. Saving the World, One Mix-Tape at a Time is a coming-of-age story set in reality… and beyond. Nicky, aimless and at odds with his parents, finds solace in science fiction and his quirky misfit friends. His problems are simple: he knows too many kids named Paul, he wants to date a girl, and he has far too much on his mind. However, when he meets Angela, his reality is turned upside down, and nothing is as it first seems. As Nicky navigates the tough year of 1978, he discovers that life is full of surprising alternatives and that sometimes the most unexpected and strangest events can change our lives forever.Told through Nicky’s vivid experiences and misadventures with his friends, Saving the World, One Mix-Tape at a Time blends sci-fi, punk rock, and the bittersweet memories of first love. It explores themes of adolescent angst, friendship, and the transcendent power of imagination during a time of turbulent social change and literal teenage alienation.
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The Poetry Field
Poetry, People, Places and Passion.Each poem unique, a true window into the soul.An adventure into poetry, discover the joy of the journey.Following on from Anthony Keyes sell out books, Weston-super-Mare The Sands of Time, and Poetic Realms comes Anthony’s new long awaited acclaimed original and illustrated third book, The Poetry Field, which covers many different heart felt subject matters.Anthony writes reflective and exciting new poems for you to relate to and enjoy in your own way.There is something for everyone: images, locations, history, remembrance, sport, the seaside, and a new poem set in Iceland.Find the trail in this book, visit for free, join the Poetry Trail at any point or imagine yourself in the poem’s locations.A polished time travelling diamond of a book. Find references to RMS Titanic.Search out the poems Anthony has broadcast live at Remembrance Services over the years that reflect the sacrifice of all who served and remembering their loved ones.Anthony’s new poems and a few of his earlier ones are here waiting for you to discover and enjoy. Anthony’s previous poems have appeared in over fifty different poetry anthologies. Discover the West Country’s new North Somerset Seashore Poetry Trail with its eleven poetry plaques that cover this spectacular coastal area. Including two poems settings to be found on the Striking National Trust coast.The poetry in The Poetry Field has been influenced by sounds and emotions and yes even the Fab Four, The Beatles.
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The Fly Sermon and Other Odes
For over forty years I’ve been writing odes about people, places, and experiences in my life. My career in education has been amazing and at times intense, but I managed to escape to hobbies and interests and always attempted to summarise in the form of an ode.These were all placed in boxes and stored away until now. When I retired from teaching, I opened the boxes and read through the odes. They were almost like a diary of my life so far.I’ve selected 21 odes for this collection. They are about friends, holiday experiences, hobbies and sometimes things that happened in my school life.My favourite is The Fly Sermon. I wrote it 36 years ago for children to recite in their assembly about tolerance for others and non-discrimination. The theme is as important now as it was then. Our life is surrounded with all sorts of living things, which we should respect and learn to live with, regardless of quirks, traits, or physical features.I’ll remember whenever a fly I do see, The importance of living in close harmony.
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Nature Rules!
Stanley, a typical schoolboy, learns that nature has a playful but serious side. Each time he litters, animals like a cheeky squirrel and a wise owl teach him lessons in hilarious ways. From banana peels to eagle droppings, Stanley faces nature’s humorous wrath. These antics lead him to realize the importance of keeping the environment clean. Nature Rules! is a charming and educational tale by Lee Graham that blends humour and adventure, showing young readers the impact of their actions on the world around them.
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The Black Feather
In your handsLies a journeyThe ultimate journeyThe one we take to find our selvesTo die and to be rebornTo travel among the dreams we desperately fight forTo encounter painIt has so many faces: abuse, death, depression, the loss of selfTo keep on guarding hopeTo finally embrace beauty and loveTo findThe voice within
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Ambra: The Long Journey
Spring awakens Doug the hedgehog from hibernation, reuniting him with Ambra the blackbird. Join these unlikely friends on a three-week adventure across the countryside! Who will they meet? What peril awaits Doug at the campsite? And who are the three surprise companions at the journey’s end? Discover friendship, courage, and wonder in this charmingly illustrated tale!
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Bedtime Stories for Clever Kids
Young children are more perceptive than we might imagine. Curiosity and intelligence are a heady cocktail for creative storytelling that informs, entertains and educates. This author could not resist.We might not realize how observant young children are. They have a lot of curiosity and intelligence that make them great at creating stories that can teach, amuse and enlighten. This author was drawn to this.You may wonder what a child understands about freedom, the environment, tolerance and self-worth. This book is for sensitive kids who want to know more about these tough topics. The themes are presented in small pieces in a safe and interesting setting, with colourful illustrations throughout. Moral questions are woven into the dialogues with the characters, with some humour and fun. The aim is that bedtime stories like these will encourage meaningful and loving conversations between parent and child. The imagination has a power that can take us anywhere. The experience can be thrilling and the lessons learned can be life-changing.Parents may not know how to broach a subject. These stories open a door for them to do so. The door is open. So, are you just going to stand there, or are you coming in?
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