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The GurgleGeflunkenHausens
Gertrude and Barry GurgleGeflunkenHausen are certainly not your normal neighbours.The odd pair are known all throughout Corenea Valley for their whacky antics and their even whackier house – which is two completely different designs split right down the centre! It is not unusual to see Gertrude walking around with a bright orange road cone planted firmly on her head after losing a practical joke war with Barry. Nor is it unusual to see Barry stumbling as he tries to untie his shoelaces from around the nearest lamp post.This quirky couple have grown to love their simple life on Iris Avenue; however, their world is about to be turned upside down as they receive a mystery prize in the mail. Leaving Cornea Valley for the first time, they are about to embark on an unforgettable adventure to places that their somewhat simple brains haven’t even imagined!
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The Adventures of Sienna and Momo
When 10-year-old Sienna wishes for her beloved monkey teddy, Momo, to come alive, she never imagines her dream will come true. But one magical night, Momo springs to life, ready to share in Sienna’s world of imagination and adventure. Together, they discover a magical forest, a place bursting with wonder and mystery.In this magical realm, Sienna and Momo meet whimsical creatures, explore hidden treasures, and solve riddles. Every day brings a new and exciting challenge. But no matter how thrilling the adventures, it’s the deep bond of friendship between Sienna and Momo that truly makes their journey unforgettable.The Adventures of Sienna and Momo is a heartwarming tale celebrating the magic of dreams and the enduring power of friendship. Perfect for young readers, this story is a delightful reminder that the best adventures are those shared with a friend. Join Sienna and Momo as they laugh, learn, and grow together in a world where anything is possible.
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Dicing With Death
While there was terrorist-related activity happening somewhere in Northern Ireland daily, Belfast bore the brunt of it, and the two-mile stretch of road between Willie’s home and the school had more than its share. He travelled that corridor of death to and from school every day. In school, he was prepared to put his life on the line protecting the rights of disaffected young people. He tried to keep the older boys out of the arms of the IRA, who would recruit them into the Fianna (Junior IRA), and out of reach of the security forces who would arrest them for petty crimes and then release them on condition that they became informers. He was ready to protect them against all comers. He walked the middle ground, neither on one side nor the other. The police and the soldiers were professionals. They could look after themselves. He did not support the IRA, nor take orders from them, nor allow himself to be used by them. He saw his role as protecting the young people in his care. He was walking on quicksand, knowing that if he put a foot wrong, he could vanish without a trace.
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An Unlikely Friendship
As two unlikely friends embark on an exciting adventure, their courage is tested as they narrowly escape danger.
Living in the calm and clear waters of a secluded pond, they had been protected from harm their whole lives, but as all little ones grow, their yearning for discovery draws them into peril. As they navigated unchartered waters, they discovered their courage and strength, which saw them through their journey and back to safety. Through their troubles, they formed a bond of friendship that would last a lifetime.
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Liverpool Late Teens
In this third book, set during the years 1950-1953 within the seaport of Liverpool, the main protagonist is finishing his apprenticeship as a Ruler/Bookbinder at Benson’s printers.
The story picks up as he recovers from a cycling accident and reflects on the changes in his life.
He encounters and becomes engaged in a mix of situations: some humorous, when reconnecting with an old school friend; workmates’ alleged ghostly apparitions; an alarming basement fire with a mysterious outcome; and a furtive co-worker assignation ending in angst. He becomes emotionally aware, too, of the regrettable side of life in uncalled-for workplace stances; the city’s aggressive populace minority intent on criminal ugliness revealed in vicious, narrow-minded bitterness, violence, and descending tragedy.
Amidst all this, he begins to envision his future aspirations. As events unfold, he must make decisions that will shape his future while also considering the impact on his family.
What choices will he make?
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Neo-Humean & Mechanismic Paradigms of Inference for Physical Science
In Neo-Humean & Mechanismic Paradigms of Inference for Physical Science, author Philippos Afxentiou explores the intersections of causality across physical and social sciences. This work presents an ambitious framework for unifying scientific inference across disciplines, from hard sciences like physics to more conceptually nuanced fields like social science. Drawing on both Humean and mechanistic theories of causality, the book critically examines existing scientific paradigms, addressing their limitations and proposing a path toward greater coherence in understanding causation. Afxentiou’s exploration of inductive reasoning, probabilistic causality, and multi-linear causation offers a compelling re-evaluation of what it means to establish a theory that bridges traditionally disparate fields. Ideal for readers with an interest in philosophy of science, this work brings clarity and innovation to one of the most complex debates in modern scientific thought.
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Amazing Animals
Here is an animal anthology for the enjoyment of children, parents or teachers. The illustrated poems will amuse and entertain but have interesting factual information and related activities to stimulate further learning at home or in school.
So, if you wish to know the name of the most famous St. Bernard dog, how to tell a crocodile from an alligator, what giraffes do with their long necks when they sleep, whether owls really say ‘tu-whit tu-whoo’ plus many other amazing animal facts, do read on.
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The Rabbit Hole
She was living in a world filled with abuse until she discovered a way to unravel the mysteries of an outer world. Little did she know the price she would have to pay to embark on this new journey – a journey that promised true love, peace, and eternal joy. As she travelled along the fine line between sanity and insanity, she dared to accept her flaws and embrace her mistakes. Will she be drawn into the black hole or find her way back to the home she dearly missed?
The Rabbit Hole takes you through her enigmatic journey, capturing the essence of an alternate reality. It delves into the highs and lows of human emotions and the struggle to find self-love. It explores how we determine what is right and wrong in our minds and reveals the open possibilities available when we accept the truth. Ultimately, it reminds us that the destination was never the goal – the journey was.
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Mother Moon and Me
Every evening, when the time comes to go to bed
And the world outside is quiet and slow
It can be easy to feel that you are all alone.
But you might be surprised to find
That there is a friend of yours,
Watching over you from the big, beautiful night sky.
Join us on a magical journey to sleep,
with unlikely friends, through the wonders of the night.
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One Way to Tailor a Swift Sabbatical
The beauty of having a passion is that it can be shared. This one was passed down through two generations, from Grandfather to Grandson. All those hard-fought hours necessary to turn a dream into reality led to a sense of complete freedom and the chance to taste the full flavours of life.The places, the people, the natural beauty, the exquisite food, and the memories made in fleeting moments – these are the times we never get back. Yet, when we put them all together, they form a gift, one that we can all enjoy in the present.After 11 years at university and working in central London, focused on hitting monthly targets, an opportunity presented itself. Turning the negative of a financial crisis into a positive, the chance of a lifetime came calling.The dream became reality. As each day passed, having no plan turned out to be the best plan. Don’t wait for a negative, create the positive!I hope someone finds my message in a bottle…
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To the Hazel Wood
A handsome brooding newcomer wanders into the local pub in tiny Lough Croi and into the life of a feisty red-head from his past. But he’s not the hero of the story, she is.
Starry-eyed, wicked-tongued Maedbh Kelly sees the world with a bartender’s insight as she struggles to lift from beige to brilliant, with the help of her family, her hilarious friends, her rowdy football team and an elderly soulmate. But when the irresistible Conal McNulty arrives, bringing secrets, lies and a history of violence, her world is thrown arse over elbow, reminding her that if trouble looks hard enough, it always finds you.
The craic is mighty in this edge-of-your-seat novel set in a modern Ireland of ancient stone walls and green fields, where the past lives alongside the present. From a long-ago crime to a dangerous family showdown to an old cottage in a hazel wood, nothing can distract Maedbh from her sense of destiny, Never on to back down from a good fight – with strong words and a steady heart – she soon finds out what separates heartbreak from happily ever after.
Full of comical twists and thrilling turns, To the Hazel Wood is a story about family and fate… true love and redemption… and the quintessential Irish creed of laughing in the face of calamity.
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A Wolf Called Pedro
Pedro was the youngest member of a wolf pack family.
Being the youngest sometimes meant that you don’t get much time from your family because they have so many other things to do, and so you might try to get their attention the wrong way. Pedro’s way was to make up stories about things that weren’t true.
When he kept telling fibs about being sick, about pretend fires, about his family winning money, and so on, his family decided not to do anything next time he told a pretend story!
But when Pedro really was hurt, and alone in the woods, nobody came!
Read what became of him, and the lesson he learnt… ‘never cry wolf.’
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