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The Stoner's Guide to the Ports and Harbours of the Northern Mediterranean
So, what’s this book about then? Well, apart from ports and harbours, it’s a wild ride through the X-rated reality of life in the superyacht industry. Think of it as Below Deck—but without the censors.
For nearly two decades, I was immersed in this world. I sailed them, raced them, cleaned them, lived on them, partied on them, and even built them. It was a lifestyle of excess: luxury, debauchery, and everything in between. At one point, my “breakfast of champions” was a cannabis joint, a rum and coke, and a line of cocaine.
But here’s the thing about life at the top: what goes up must come down. And when I came down, it wasn’t just a stumble, it was a resounding thump.
This is the unvarnished truth of it all, and you’re about to hear every outrageous, gritty, and utterly unbelievable detail.
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Funnyology
Contrary to what those in the profession can easily start to believe, life does exist beyond the classroom; not only before, but during – and after – a career in Education. In this brand-new collection, writer Guy Newmountain, author of “Please I Can To The Toilet Go?” (The Memoirs Of A Supply Teacher), presents a multi-faceted assemblage of hilarious true stories focusing on the more humorous aspects of everyday life.The book is illustrated throughout by the author himself, who readily accepts his own quirky eccentricity in observations stretching from earliest childhood through the most puerile teenage practical jokes to his working years in a score of different vocations. Within these pages can be found a refreshingly broad range of anecdotes; all demonstrating vividly how life, with its many career changes, hair-raising predicaments and extraordinary experiences can be the longest, most unpredictable of tapestries. You really couldn’t make it up!
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The Old Architecture
A new understanding and discovery of the secrets behind ancient art and architectural symbols – secrets that many scientists and engineers continue to seek.
This book unveils the true meanings of powerful symbols like the Divine Eye, the Sun, the Seven Seas, 22/7, the Golden Ratio, and the significance of fountains in ancient architecture.
It also presents a groundbreaking scientific discovery made by the author in 2004, revealing the connection between sound vibrations and the ancient matrixes, particularly those found in the seven magic squares of ancient architecture.
This book is essential for any artist, architect, or anyone seeking true knowledge.
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Scott Martin in the Company of Spies
While looking out of his bedroom window, twelve-year-old Scott Martin spots a man climbing into a manhole on the grounds of the old council building. Overcome with curiosity, he follows – and soon finds himself in a derelict basement. But what begins as an innocent adventure quickly entangles Scott in a dangerous conflict with a ring of foreign spies.
Pursued by both the spies and British security services, Scott and his two friends set off a chain of events that puts them all in grave danger as they race to uncover the truth and bring the criminals to justice.
This fast-paced adventure is packed with mystery, action, and suspense. Along the way, the story reveals the personalities of its characters – their reasoning and problem-solving skills, as well as their weaknesses and flaws. Scott’s immediate family is also introduced, adding depth to his journey.
Told with humor, this is the first book in the Scott Martin series.
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Oscar the Hedgehog's Adventure
Hedgehogs are endangered in Guernsey, just as they are in many parts of the world. Sadly, these beautiful creatures are at risk of disappearing, but local charities are working tirelessly to protect them.
Every week, hedgehogs suffer injuries – some so severe they don’t survive. It’s crucial that we all stay aware, especially when driving, to help keep these wonderful animals safe.
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The Nymph Who Taught the Mermaids to Dance
Babette is overjoyed to meet the mermaids, who are eager to learn the art of dance. But her excitement quickly turns to dismay when things take an unexpected turn. The mermaids, proud and egotistical divas, become jealous of one another, and their rivalry escalates into a chaotic fight.
How could such beautiful creatures transform into an ugly, warring force? Babette, unfairly blamed for the conflict, is sent away to face trial.
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Thunder and Lightning…
From the beaches of Dunkirk to the jungles of Burma, the Second World War became a theatre that immortalized the savagery of war. For every organization involved – and there were many – courage and discipline were paramount.
Within these pages are represented the Royal Air Force, Royal Navy, British Army, Women’s Auxiliary Air Force (WAAF), Bletchley Park, Home Guard, and Land Army, among others. Organized into sections, each poem conveys the harrowing experiences of war.
Two sections specifically recognize the ‘courage beyond endurance’ of the SAS and SOE. Captured, tortured, and executed, these special agents ventured deep into enemy territory for the sake of democracy.
The section on the Holocaust portrays the terror of the thousands of Jewish people slaughtered by an enemy committed to ethnic cleansing. Each poem captures the trauma inflicted upon men, women, and children, none more poignantly than ‘The Faceless.’
Later in the book, a section commemorates the remarkable flying skills of the Russian women known as the ‘Night Witches,’ who defended and attacked German targets.
With the help of many Allies, World War II ended, leaving countless lives lost, numerous lives forever changed, and the enduring hope that history serves as a lesson for humanity.
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A Love of Ions
It’s the early 1960s, the Rolling Stones, kipper ties and a sexual revolution; Kay and Paul, two young, gifted research scientists begin to find their way in academia and their distinctive research disciplines. Both bear emotional scars, a burden which seemingly puts a brake on future relationships and any ideas of romance.
Without notice, their lives are disrupted by an intriguing government project clouded in the politics of the time. Two conflicted individuals drawn together by the fervour of innovative research and surrounded by aspiring youthful scientists with clear goals. How will this intense collaboration awaken their emotions? And will it force them to not only assess their careers but the role of their science in the community and the world about them at a time of burgeoning technological advancement across so many continents?
At the nexus of cultural change and momentous political events, their love story explores the ambiguities and over-lapping complexities of science and the scientists that work in the real world. Where thoughtful and dedicated professionals are ravaged by the conflicting forces of ambition, reason and emotion.
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The Black Heart Saga
Tal believes that he is trapped on the other side of the world, with no means of returning home. Taken prisoner by The Dark Elves, Tal has been forced into a life of slavery. Each day, he is tormented by his captors and forced to fight for his life. The Lord of The Dark Elves is cruel and vicious, taking great pleasure inflicting pain on his human slave. Unbeknown to Tolomyn, the stolen golden hammer he carries hides part of The Black Heart Gem. The Elf Lord’s cruelty is amplified by the hidden piece, as the jewel seeks to corrupt all those who come in contact with it.
Captain Derrel Mendez believes that his brother still lives and desperately searches the endless jungle of Rainoa for Tal. Meanwhile, back in Sharr a sinister plot is being hatched that could plunge The Kingdom into civil war. Desperate to escape, Tal must come up with a plan that involves making his way through a jungle filled with deadly predators, all while evading his captors. His only friend, a dwarven slave, tells him that unarmed and alone he won’t last a single day in the jungle, but Tal has other ideas. He is determined to regain his freedom.
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The Burning
Martin Downs is a loner with an odd fixation, a desire that had been growing inside him for years since an incident he witnessed as a teenager. Now, years later and living in a house on his own, he has the time and opportunity to act on his fixation.
Detective Naomi Charlton is investigating a mass brawl at a nightclub when she becomes aware that the homes of females have been broken into and their property interfered with. Nothing is ever damaged or taken, but something invisible is left behind. She takes her concerns to her superior who is dismissive at first, she challenges him and eventually he tells her she is to investigate but to prioritise the nightclub riot. Only when the wife of the town’s MP suffers an incident does Naomi get taken seriously and put on the investigation full time.
Detective Naomi Charlton is a lonely single woman, unable to find a man to share her life with and buries herself in her work. But during the course of the investigation, she finds love where she least expects it.
This story is based on real events.
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No Recourse
Jenny Sears, a hard-working, divorced mother of two, is a strong-minded, independent woman succeeding in the tough business world of London, 1900. Captain Nick Blackburn, badly wounded in action, has just returned home, though he has no memory of who he is, just where ‘home’ might be. A twenty-year veteran of the London Police, Wilfred Pool has dealt with the worst, most vicious criminals the city has to offer.
Increasingly weary, cynical, he is thrust into a new investigation involving a rash of gruesome murders resulting from the appearance of a precious ‘Black Diamond’ within the underworld realm he knows all too well. When Jenny is caught up in an abrupt, violent encounter with her current suitor, a volatile gypsy named Felice, to her astonishment she is helped, protected by a randomly passing Nick Blackburn, a man she was once deeply involved with years ago, but who now doesn’t recognise her, has no idea even who he is himself.
Ruthlessly pursued by Felice, himself a prime suspect in Pool’s investigation of the Black Diamond killings, Jenny finds her life starkly threatened by the suddenly treacherous present, at the same time unexpectedly confronted with the uncertain reappearance of a ghost from her past, a man forgotten in every sense of the word.
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Kitten
More than twenty years after the tragic murder of his wife, as recounted in First Shot: Last Chance, Ike Cobb returns in a riveting new tale. Now joined by his granddaughter Kit, who was born just months after the tragedy, Ike finds himself defending the accused murderer of a U.S. Senator’s son.
As Ike and Kit navigate their evolving relationship, they uncover a sinister conspiracy orchestrated by the billionaire father of the Senator’s wife. This dark plot weaves through their pursuit of justice, raising the stakes with every twist and turn.
Can Ike and Kit’s combined efforts unveil the truth in the courtroom and expose the real culprits?
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