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A Spiral of a Dream – The Medium
Simão, the protagonist of The Spiral Of A Dream, is a young university student who enrolls at the University of Évora with aspirations of becoming a writer, only to find himself plunging into an existential spiral as he transitions into adulthood.In the first part of this trilogy, The Medium, we encounter a myriad of characters who reflect and embody a generation on the brink. Their personalities are so relatable that we will find echoes from our own lives.The story immerses the reader as a crew member on a ship of self-discovery, navigating a constantly evolving literary landscape. It’s a magical journey, an odyssey that invites us to revisit multiple times.The narrative will resonate deeply, as we all navigate the same turbulent waters of the human soul, revealed in the ever-changing bridge across the sea of time.
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The Other Job
A cold case mission busts a can of worms wide open for private investigators Sean Halpern and Jeffrey Cahill as they plunge headfirst into a cesspool of New York’s criminal underworld. Their quest to find out what happened to a billionaire’s missing daughter becomes a game of chess with the devil as they fight to save young lives from ruthless traffickers who will stop at nothing for money and, for Sean Halpern, the journey will take him down a path of no return.
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Schism
Early 21st century America simmers with colliding ideologies, torn between nostalgia for a romanticized past and yearning for an impossible risk-free future. When such disparate values clash, eruptions lay bare our deepest divisions and resentments, triggering uncontrolled hostility. Utopian visions devolve into vehicles for personal vendettas and blood feuds, capable of cascading into uncontainable turmoil.This provocative character study peers into modern America’s soul, chronicling the relentless unravelling of societal fabric against gathering storms. Is stability mere illusion when all moorings have been severed?
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Night Lives
Alex McDonagh is a 25-year-old girl who’s well and truly stuck in a rut!In a dead-end retail job and living alone in a tiny Sydney flat, she lies awake at night searching for solutions to her mounting problems and formulating a plan to escape the debt-ridden hole she’s in. Turning to alcohol is not the escape she needs. There seems to be no way out.But just when she thinks she’s hit rock bottom, help comes from some very unlikely sources. Through them, Alex learns life lessons that show her not only the person she has become, but how others perceive her as well. This presents a unique opportunity to change course and ultimately help not just herself, but everyone close to her too.How Alex will use this chance to lead a full and satisfying life is for her alone to discover.
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The Unknown Warriors
The Unknown Warriors is based on a true story set in the beauty and tragedy of Europe in the years just before the Second World War. Abrienda de Soza, inheritor of a fortune stolen from the coffers of Imperial Russia during the last days of the Russian Civil War, fights to keep her country out of the hands of both Nazi Germany and Soviet Russia and preserve a culture threatened by both through any means possible. Nika Molnar, an agent working for Hungarian Intelligence’s Special Unit, seeks to exact vengeance on the man who murdered her father when she was a child. Impeccably researched, The Unknown Warriors captures the feel and nuance of a world soon to be destroyed forever—a uniquely told and deeply compelling story of war, intrigue and betrayal, but also of love and sacrifice played out against the backdrop of a world heading inexorably towards war.
The title is taken from a speech by Winston Churchill. “This is a War of Unknown Warriors, but let all strive without failing in faith or duty…”
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Barra the Squirrel and the Spaceship
This story shows a great way to teach the environmental message of ‘Reduce, Reuse, Recycle’! Maisie, the Spacegirl, comes to Earth in a spaceship that works on kindness and joy, not fuel! She meets Barra, Cairn, and their insect friends and tells them how to help the planet and its people. It’s a lovely story that children will like a lot!
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The Adventures of Jesta - The Mystery of the Christmas Bauble
Jesta, the playful puppy, has a secret plan for Christmas. Every night, he sneaks a bauble from the tree and hides it in his bed, hoping to surprise his family with a special gift. As the days go by, Jesta’s collection grows, but will his family discover his mischievous scheme?Join this adorable pup and his loved ones in a heartwarming tale of Christmas magic and the unexpected ways love can be expressed. Follow Jesta’s journey as he tries to keep his secret under wraps, and discover the joy and surprise that awaits his family on Christmas morning. This delightful story will warm your heart and remind you of the true spirit of the holiday season.
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Grampa’s Memory
What is a memory? I always thought that memories belonged to a person but recently something has been stealing the memories of my grampa.The good thing about a memory is that it usually belongs to more than one person… I can keep my memories of grampa safe even when his are gone.A story about Alzheimer’s Dementia to be shared by families who are experiencing the challenges of this illness.
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A Suitcase Full of Wildflowers
There were possibly twenty reasons why I hung the sign on my study door reading, ‘Gone to Scotland... back in a month.’Reason number one: I was compelled to languish on a stone bench in the rocky high grounds of Edinburgh Castle, eyes closed, savoring the sweet sound of bagpipes echoing through the centuries-old stillness. The only thrill that could possibly surpass the bagpipes would be the sensory awakening at the Edinburgh Tattoo. Beyond that, my list included a longing to revisit the lochs in hopes of glimpsing the elusive Nessie, a craving for the earthy taste of haggis, a penchant for a lively Scottish reel and jig, and a need to purchase genuine Scottish shortbread. I also yearned for an authentic Scottish coat, gloves, and matching tam-o-shanter, the sight of a man in a kilt (preferably bending over to tie his shoelaces), and the desire to potter around a certain famous viaduct crossing.
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Before the First Fleet to Australia
Most know the story of Australia’s First Fleet. But who were those convicts, sailors, marines and administrators who travelled to Botany Bay in 1787? And who orchestrated this ambitious expedition? In his meticulously researched new book, John Gardiner pulls back the curtain on the world from which the First Fleet emerged.Delving into English newspapers, official reports, and government documents from the era, Gardiner vividly captures the squalor of London’s slums, the rotting hulks on the Thames where prisoners languished, and the hardscrabble lives of those who would people New South Wales. We meet real-life figures like Prime Minister William Pitt, Home Secretary Lord Sydney, and the Fleet’s commander, Captain Arthur Phillip. And we discover a society rife with corruption, violence, and despair.Before the First Fleet to Australia paints an unflinching portrait of late 18th century England in all its vulgarity and cruelty. Gardiner’s fearless account confronts historical truths often glossed over about the First Fleet’s origins. Was this ragged band of convicts a collection of pathetic vagabonds or part of a strategically calculated colonial enterprise? Readers can decide for themselves in this absorbing and revelatory narrative history.
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Pina Discovered Clay
Pina wondered what a grey blob was doing in a shop filled with beautiful, colourful pots. She was curious about how something so dull could fit in such a vibrant place. Through patience and perseverance, Pina began to understand the potential hidden within the grey blob.She discovered the magic of clay, realizing that with a bit of effort and creativity, she could transform the plain blob into something extraordinary, just like the colourful pots surrounding her. This journey taught her the beauty of transformation and the power of imagination.
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Plastic Bottles on the Beach
Plastic Bottles on the Beach is our new book that was created as a companion to the previous book entitled, Plastic Bags in Trees. This work is meant to further highlight the serious problem we face with the plastic pollution of our beaches and seas. Together with three of my grandsons we put together our thoughts, images and observations as well as proposed solutions to this ecological scourge. We hope to make the readers more aware of this problem and promote ongoing and new cleanup activities. This book provides educational material as well as civic engagement ideas to young readers.
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