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Conflict
This book is dedicated to the Members of Lloyd’s, to the hundreds of investors who died from suicide, stress and despair, to the thousands who faced bankruptcy or ruin and the few who fought to the bitter end and survived – against all odds, against a conspiracy of the British political Establishment, in order to preserve the name and earnings of Lloyd’s of London, at any cost – for the greater good of the City of London and the Exchequer of Britain as a whole. These who were literally sacrificed, may they live on in their defiance.
In the past years, Lloyd’s of London has been beset by enormous conflicts of interest, both financial and others which have almost brought this world-famous insurance market to its knees. I have endeavoured in this book to write a novel which shows such conflict in fictional terms. Although this story is loosely based upon several true episodes including an unexplained murder of a few years’ ago.
In this fictionalised account, David Seaton, a director of the Lloyd’s insurance brokerage firm of Wallis Fleurey, is murdered by a professional hitman. The official police enquiry finds for a case of ‘Mistaken Identity’. However, Justin DeVille, the Chief Executive at Wallis’s carries out a personal investigation, which takes him from London to Buenos Aires, Miami and Zurich unravelling a web of intrigue, conflict and deception. He teams up with Cat Townend, a British Intelligence operative and their relationship steams between the sheets.
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Young Love
This story is about the struggles of finding love young, as young Tana finds out when she meets and starts dating a young boy called Thorne. Are they prepared to face what is to come? Or will the past consume them? You will follow Tana’s journey through when she first meets Thorne all the way up to seeing what her children get up to.
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Pip the Duckling’s Adventures: Keep Our Earth Clean
Take part in a litter pick and see how much litter you can help clear!
Pip the duckling embarks on adventures to find out how litter can harm animals.
Discover how you can do your part to keep the environment clean. Learn about litter picks and how you can participate in one to ensure that rubbish is picked up and our world is kept clean!
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A Very Unusual Friendship
This is a story about Farmer Baker, a crow, and a scarecrow.
Each year in the spring, Farmer Baker makes a new scarecrow, but what he doesn’t know is that all the scarecrows he makes actually come to life.
After making his latest scarecrow, named Ricky, he takes him out and positions him in the field. A few days later, in the forest nearby, a young crow named Harry is playing with his brother when he loses his balance and falls out of the nest. Harry spends hours on the ground calling for his Mum and Dad, but they can’t hear him. As Harry looks up at the tall tree towards his nest, he realises that he can’t see very well. The next day, Harry decides to walk out into the field to see if he can get help. As he walks across the field, he can faintly see what he thinks is a man standing in the field. As he walks nearer and nearer, he still thinks that Ricky is a man, and he asks him for help.
Although Ricky is a scarecrow and is there to scare away all the crows, he agrees to help Harry. Read on to see how their friendship, and that of Farmer Baker's previous scarecrows, progresses.
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The (In)Trepid Traveller
The (In)Trepid Traveller invites you on a vivid journey across the globe, from the frozen reaches of northern Norway – where a sad Sami and his reindeer await – to the equatorial islands of Kiribati, where communities confront the daily reality of climate change.
Encounter giant lizards on Komodo Island, swim with sharks in the Langa Langa Lagoon, and explore the jungles of the Marquesas filled with ancient tikis and petroglyphs. Meet tattooed, machete-wielding workers on a copra plantation in the Solomon Islands, ride out a violent Mediterranean storm, and witness the crafting of shell money on Malaita.
Wander through a candle-lit procession in Athens, face a tense interview with police in provincial China, and observe a dramatic hanging effigy of Judas – complete with gunfire – on the island of Hydra. Be captivated by angelic voices at a mountaintop basilica in Spain and swept away by an Indigenous dance festival in Far North Queensland, Australia. You’ll even visit the mysterious Stone Forest near Kunming, China.
With touches of humour and a treasure trove of fascinating facts, this book is perfect for curious minds and adventurous spirits. The (In)Trepid Traveller offers an unforgettable glimpse into the wonders – and occasional chaos – of the world we share.
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Suzette and Samala Island Adventures
Migrating from a landlocked country to a remote island in the southern hemisphere inspired a simple dream: to give our Australian-born daughters every pet they could possibly care for.
Their mother even imagined owning a giraffe – one of her favourite animals – and envisioned feeding it through a big roof window in our two-storey home, thanks to all the land we had. While that dream never quite came true, our family did raise a lively collection of animals, including a cow, a donkey, a calf, horses, chickens, cygnets, guinea pigs, and rabbits. There was always plenty of grass, apples, and vegetables to go around.
Now, Suzette the Cow tells the tale of their island adventures – the joys, the mishaps, and all the love in between.
Come along for the ride!
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Life Is A Hotel
There comes a time when we all ask ourselves those searching questions: what’s the point, why are we here, what’s it all about?
I’ve thought about it and I think I’ve worked it out: life is a hotel.
You and I are both staying in the hotel along with the other eight billion guests.
Whether you have recently checked in or find yourself sitting in reception with your suitcases ready to leave, we will all experience similar things.
We check in, check out, look at the view from the balcony, discover which floor we are on and inevitably, visit lost property; some of us sign the guestbook and when we ultimately leave, is that it?
What happens next?
Will we ever come back and stay again?
The cover shows the 500 year old cellar in the Hotel Klosterbrau in Seefeld Austria, the inspiration for this book.£13.99 -
Ice Murders
On a bright, clear day on Thredbo’s stunning Mount Crackenback, a ski instructor is found dead near the base of the notorious Cannonball run. What first appears to be a tragic accident quickly turns sinister when a test of his equipment reveals foul play.
Detective Sergeant Wayne Bradfield is called in to investigate, joined by the keen and determined Detective Constable Eugene (call me Gene) Evans. As they begin to unravel the mystery, the stakes rise with a second and third murder, sending shockwaves of fear through the small, once-peaceful village.
Who is terrorizing this tight-knit community? And why? With pressure mounting, Bradfield and Evans must rely on every bit of their wit, courage, and resourcefulness to catch the killer, leading to a nail-biting showdown that will test them in ways they never expected.
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Mermaids on the Rock and the Fishermen’s Net
The Mermaid sisters are back again! Their adventurous spirit is getting restless, and once again their friends, Willy the Whale and Diana the Dolphin, are worried about what trouble they might get themselves into this time.
They are constantly whispering about the magical world above the ocean, how beautiful it was and how much they long to see it again. Even though they know they are strictly forbidden to go there after the trouble they got into the last time, they just can’t resist. So, they hatch a plan so they can have just one more look at the world above the ocean.
However, this time their love of adventure would get them into far more trouble than they ever imagined and could end in disaster, changing their lives forever!
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The Enchanted School
Rickmears School was no ordinary school. It was enchanted, filled with magic and wonder. Strange things often happened within its walls, though never anything truly bad. Curiously, none of the teachers nor the headmaster seemed to notice the magic that quietly shaped the school… except for one man.
Old Tom, the school groundsman, was the only one who knew the truth. He alone had been granted a special power. But why him? Why not the teachers or the headmaster?
With his secret gift, Old Tom embarks on a series of unexpected adventures, all within the school grounds. Along the way, he meets new friends, each with unique powers of their own, who need his help and are eager to help in return.
But the question remains: can Old Tom stay the course? Will he have the strength and courage to bring balance and order back to this magical place of learning?
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Alexa & Pup Go to the Zoo
Off Alexa and Pup go, hand in paw,
Excited to see what the zoo has in store.Cool giraffes and tigers in boots,
Puffy pandas and elephants with flutes,Dozing lions and colourful fish,
Penguins tucking into their favourite dish.Alexa and Pup, the best of friends,
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Dressed in Black
Sydney, 1980s. When relationship counsellor Natalie meets art restorer Vince, she doesn’t realise that her cool and calm exterior is about to be tested – along with the rest of her. Bohemian Vince unveils a world that lures Natalie in – he’s unlike anyone she’s met before. Seduced by his artistic decadence and hedonistic lifestyle, Natalie embarks on an erotic journey that breaches boundaries and introduces her to new levels of pleasure. But there is something else stirring beneath their erotic games. As the two spiral deeper into their fantasies, questions about Natalie’s beliefs regarding herself and her desires rise to the surface. Feminism mingles with erotica in this look at one woman’s sexual awakening. Dressed in Black is a steamy journey of self-discovery that delves into how relationships can fortify or threaten our sense of self.
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