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The Bremen Singers
When Rooster, Cat, Dog and Donkey must flee their homes, they feel afraid and alone in the world. They meet on the road and are surprised to find others in a similar situation. They quickly become friends. The rooster has the idea of going to Bremen to become a busker, since he has such a good voice. The others assure him that they, too, are musical, with good singing voices, and form a quartet!On the way to Bremen, they spy a house, off-road, in the forest. They had just been thinking about shelter for the night. Maybe they can sing for their supper, too. But the house is the hideout of a gang of robbers, who are not likely to welcome passing travellers.How is it, then, that the four friends are able to take possession of the house, and live there, peacefully, for a while? Suddenly, everything changes when visitors arrive. Is it for the better?
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Social Theory of Displacement: Adventures in the Everyday
What is happening when we mistake one thing for another? Disorientations and double takes are a key part of the lived experience of modern capitalism. But the corollary of this is an existential anxiety which motivates a perpetual search for reassurances of our individual and collective identities.How do we escape self-estrangement and alienation on any level of existence? The experiential gaps in formal bureaucratic and marketised ‘life’ present us with absolute boundaries or difference, and hence binary forms of identity. The search for identity is then accompanied by an inability to deal with the hybridity and cognitive dissonance of everyday life.The fragmentations of institutional life nevertheless produce something that passes for a world of reciprocal recognition (we are all colleagues, part of a ‘team’ and so on). In fact, at the same time this pulls the rug out from beneath a sense of mutuality with fellow incumbents of such formal, contractualised settings. The dominance of formal institutions in modern life promotes the idea that we can ‘find ourselves’ within these settings and it does so by insinuating within itself the experiential world that it lacks.Here, informal social worlds appear in chimerical and caricature form. Modern capitalism feeds off and mimics the spontaneity, contingency, and collegiality of the lived world in order to present itself as the genuine article. Social Theory of Displacement: Adventures in the Everyday attempts to unravel the conundrums posed by living in these parallel worlds of reciprocity and contractualism.
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Mountain People
“You have to love the mountains to live here.” Nevertheless, at seventeen Salva left, returning many years later with Àngels to the family farm. Now it’s a holiday centre.“I was sleeping in the tent. The bear was eating a sheep fifty metres away,” says Mustà, a shepherd who moved to the Pyrenees from Morocco.“Born here… without doctors, without anything.” Josep has never left his mountain village. Once a secretary in Barcelona, his wife María is now the farmer in the family.Five in-depth life stories from the fifteen in Mountain People. Stories of hope in the face of adversity, reflecting our common humanity. Stories that, like the surrounding mountains, will ignite your imagination.
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Broomsticks and Knucklebones
What do a pirate who likes to play knucklebones, and a shopkeeper who’s frightened of witches, have in common?Not much.But if you throw in a one-legged seagull, a freckly shop assistant, and some real witches as well, you’ve got the ingredients for a funny, unexpected story – and a surprisingly happy ending for everyone.Well, almost everyone.
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Sweet Enough New Adventures
Professor Pear Drop has purchased a second sweet shop, but will it prove as prosperous as the first? This new confectionery emporium boasts sweets from around the globe! Will the Professor’s tried-and-true system for altering candy forms work its magic on these new foreign treats? Or could his tinkering backfire this time?The Professor faces more than a few teething problems out of the gate! Luckily, he can count on his trusty helpers Ben, Lanky, and Trev to see him through. Perhaps some of the exotic new candies will even lend a hand in overcoming the sticky situations ahead!While the Professor focuses on getting his new shop up and running, trouble has a way of finding him – sometimes of his own doing! Follow Ben, Lanky, Trev, and a colourful new crew of characters as they embark on another series of candy-coated capers across the seasons!
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Little T has Covid 19
Continuing in the ‘Little T – Tales of a Jamaican Boy’ stories, Little T contracts the Covid 19 sickness and becomes very ill.With the help of a kind nurse and the tender care of his mother, Little T overcomes the illness and is back to his famous singing.
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The Tale of a Dream
In The Tale of a Dream, an octogenarian author embarks on a reflective expedition through the archives of her mind. With a quest to understand how events, people, and experiences have moulded her life, she aims to unearth universal truths and a sense of purpose. What begins as a straightforward analytical endeavour transforms into a fascinating odyssey where patterns and connections manifest with surprising ease, as if the puzzle pieces of her life were falling into place on their own.Seemingly without effort, her fragmented thoughts coalesce into a coherent philosophy that she terms ‘Taoist-Existentialism.’ This innovative approach harmonizes natural wisdom with intellectual insights, and fuses the primal elements of nature with the complex algorithms of technology, illuminating the untapped potential within evolving humanity.Guided solely by the currents of her thoughts and absent any preconceived notions, the author delves into life’s multifaceted questions. While many queries find answers, the eternal ‘why?’ remains intriguingly elusive, as it has for philosophers and thinkers throughout history.The Tale of a Dream invites you to explore the landscape of human experience, asking you to reconsider what you thought you knew while urging you to ponder what you have yet to discover.
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Tattoo's Tale: All in a Day in Woolooware Bay
Tattoo is a real life Russian Blue female feline who lives full-time with the author aboard their 44ft sailing vessel moored in Woolooware Bay, NSW, Australia.For over six years, this courageous crew of two have learned to adapt to a totally new way of life, becoming one with their environment, learning to love and respect the sea with all the joys and perils it brings. They are governed by the wind as their lives literally come in and out on it and on the tides.This writing gives a unique insight into a life lived in the sea as seen through the eyes of Tattoo, one very special ship’s cat.
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From My Heart to Yours
Embark on a stirring odyssey through rhythm and rhyme, where every verse resonates with profound reflections and deep insight.Experience the rhythmic cadence of life. Be captured by the enchantment of words. Unveil just a little something of God’s design for life.Every poem in this collection is infused with a deeply Christian message, offering solace and encouragement.Pause, reflect, and let the words seep into your soul.Will this book captivate you so deeply that setting it aside becomes a challenge?Embark on this voyage, and may it bless your own life’s journey.
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Tweedles and Ellie
In the heartwarming tale of Tweedles and Ellie, discover the remarkable journey that unfolds when two young girls, facing their own physical challenges, encounter a bully. Rather than succumbing to fear or animosity, they choose a path of compassion and friendship.This inspiring book is a poignant reminder for anyone who has encountered challenges due to their differences. As Ellie and Grace navigate their physical challenges, they find themselves targeted by Billy’s bullying behaviour. However, Grace possesses a wisdom that allows her to guide her friend in dealing with the hurtful actions of Billy. Together, they embark on a remarkable mission—to forge a bond with the unhappy boy.As the story unfolds, the power of empathy and understanding emerges. Ellie and Grace extend a hand of friendship to Billy, uncovering the hidden pain that fuels his hurtful actions. Through their unwavering kindness, they guide him on a transformative journey of self-reflection, helping him make amends with the rest of his class.“Loved it! Don’t change a word!” C.I. (third grade teacher, 30 years)“Great story! Great message!” B.H. (elementary school principal, 18 years)“…first time I’ve ever seen a story that also shared the bully’s perspective…” M.C. (third grade teacher, 24 years)“As a teacher and the mother of a physically challenged child, I really enjoyed this book. And my son liked it too!” C.G. (fifth grade teacher, 11 years)
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Diary of a Manwhore
Embark on a raw and raunchy journey through the world of online dating, as narrated by a man on a quest to find himself. His sometimes-painful honesty and insightful reflections will captivate you as his journey of self-discovery navigates the highs and lows of the dating game. Not all revelations about himself are pleasing, yet he is resolute in pursuing the wildest of dates. This relentless pursuit, however, pushes boundaries too far, leading to a profound personal revelation.
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FlatWorld2^
Dive into the spellbinding realm of FlatWorld, where Edinburgh’s own adventurous couple, Mac’ and Mari MacKenzie, find themselves ensnared by an ancient and mystical chessboard, gateway to the sprawling Multiverse of endless worlds.In FlatWorld, which intriguingly mirrors a vast chessboard landscape, the couple is thrust into a race against time. They grapple with deciphering ancient scripts, separating myth from reality, all the while being ensnared in a looming conflict between the luminous White Tower, the stronghold of the Light’s King and Queen, and the enigmatic Grey Court. To their astonishment, Mac’ and Mari discover they’ve assumed the roles of the Dark King and his Grey Queen.Amidst the backdrop of fierce Goblorcs, valiant Knight Riders, stern men of steel, and Church-Cross Bishop armies gearing for war, Mac’ and Mari’s quest becomes twofold: find a way back to their beloved Edinburgh before FlatWorld claims them eternally and thwart an impending war that threatens to plunge both kingdoms into an abyss of endless darkness and turmoil.
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