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Playing Mrs Patel
Mrs Patel runs her ‘in-laws’ mini market in North London. But beneath her composed exterior lies a world of unspoken desires. Drawn to the allure of young black men, she begins to use her position to explore her deepest fantasies. As she navigates this new, thrilling chapter of her life, readers are invited to join her on a journey of passion, secrecy, and self-discovery. What will become of Mrs. Patel as she balances her duties with her desires?
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Nessie and His Six Most Exciting Adventures
Six charming and funny stories for small children about a very friendly but very large monster that lives at the bottom of Loch Ness.Nessie is very kind and always tries to do good things, often with very funny results.The stories you can look forward to are: Nessie and the Fire Engine, Nessie in the Snow, Nessie and the Elephant, Nessie Helps His Friends, Nessie Goes on Holiday and Nessie and the Fishermen.
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My Little Sister Loves Pink
My Little Sister Loves Pink is a heartwarming and delightfully illustrated children’s book that celebrates the vibrant and imaginative world of childhood. The story follows a young girl who has an unending adoration for the colour pink, evident in every aspect of her life. From pink lollipops to a pink unicorn cake, and even a pink wall in her room, her love for pink knows no bounds!Her enthusiasm and passion for the colour bring joy and laughter to her family, creating a whimsical and endearing narrative that captures the essence of childhood wonder and sibling affection.
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Folk Tales of Old Europe
Be transported from the limestone caves of Slovenia to the coast of Norway, and from French salt pans to a village in Poland. John Weeks retells nine folk tales, each one set in a different country of Europe. They introduce the reader to an Irish weaver, to Scottish fishermen and to a Jewish dealer in violins. The stories share the familiar narrative features of folk tales all over the world – quests undertaken, wicked plots thwarted, mysteries revealed and kindness rewarded. Many of the familiar characters are there – trolls, an ogre and a cheating miller. But have you ever wondered what the characters in folk tales ate and drank? When not adventuring what work did they do to support themselves? What did they believe? As they journeyed what sort of landscapes did they cross? In his retellings John Weeks answers some of those questions. Each tale is grounded in a real landscape, with the features and the creatures distinctive to it. Something of the culture of each country is shown, so the reader will encounter the rivalries of tribal chiefs, piracy preying upon merchant shipping, and the poverty of feudal peasantry. Local ways of life are depicted, showing, for example, trade in amber, peat cutting and salt production. The tales are peopled by folk who embrace Christianity, by Jewish people and by those who acknowledge pagan spirits and Celtic deities. In notes to each of the tales the author briefly explains details, where necessary, and he refers to the sources, both literary and oral, which lie behind the stories. The result is a collection of tales richly contextualised to present a picture of Europe not in one era, but in an unspecified, distant past, a Europe at a time before modernity dulled the sparkle of its magic.
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Have You Seen My Mummy Anywhere?
Have you ever thought you lost your mummy?Have you looked behind your ear or even in your hair?Join Millie on her search where she will meet all sorts of wonderful characters – there may even be an elephant or even a lion to name but a few! Millie will learn that her loved ones are never far away.This is a story for any child that has trouble sleeping.
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Baysprites: The Adventure of the Lost Colony
Baysprites, small creatures akin to elves and leprechauns, stand just three inches tall—about the size of a person’s thumb. Originating from Ireland, one clan of baysprites left their homeland during the Great Hunger. In 1846, around one hundred baysprites crossed the Atlantic, stowing away on a ship bound for Baltimore. They eventually established colonies along the northern shore of the Chesapeake Bay.This enchanting tale, narrated by a grandmother to her grandchildren, follows a baysprite colony in the 21st century as they search for a neighbouring colony that has missed their annual contact. The colony’s storyteller, accompanied by an escort, embarks on a perilous weeklong journey through human territory to locate the lost colony, encountering unexpected dangers and astonishing revelations along the way.
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The Fugitive Shakespeare and Sonnet 144
THE FUGITIVE SHAKESPEAREANDSONNET 144The discovery of a 16th century manuscript version of Shakespeare’s Sonnet 144 is the most important historical and literary find ever made relating to Shakespearean studies. The date of composition of this manuscript indicates ca.1577-78 when William Shakspere (the original spelling of his family name) was aged between 13-14 which would suggest that he couldn’t have written this Sonnet because he was too young. The story behind this discovery and how the document was found is as astonishing as how the document has managed to survive for over 400 years. The connection in this story between Shakespeare and the famous playwright Ben Jonson is also explored as it was Jonson who provided the most important evidence that Shakespeare was the author of the First Folio which was published in 1623.“At last, after more than four hundred years there is a glimmer of light at the end of the tunnel, a significant Shakespearean clue has been discovered which may help to solve the Shakespeare authorship question.”– Sir Derek Jacobi, award-winning Shakespearean actor.
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Trevor McSwoosh Stories
Book 1: Meet Trevor McSwoosh, the snail who lives under a bush. He’s about to risk everything and go on a nighttime adventure…Book 2: Trevor McSwoosh the bravest snail, packs his suitcase and heads to the beach. Who will he meet on his travels?Book 3: It’s Christmas time and Trevor the snail decides to visit his parents in the city. How will he get there? Can snails fly?!Book 4: Oh dear! poor Trevor McSwoosh. He’s a very brave snail who has travelled so far… he is feeling very poorly. Can his friends make him better?
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Those Hidden Monsters
Mona seems to have it all: youth, beauty, intelligence, and a privileged place in Germany’s elite Aryan society. At fifteen, she lives a life where power and wealth seem to affirm her family’s deeply ingrained beliefs. But as she uncovers the disturbing truths lurking behind the façade of her ‘perfect’ world, everything she has been taught begins to unravel.Those Hidden Monsters is a haunting journey through the dark corners of human nature, exploring themes of fear, flawed ideology, friendship turned betrayal, and the transformative power of love and loss. Although a work of fiction, the novel provides an emotionally charged window into the harrowing years of Nazi Germany and the Holocaust, as seen through the shattered innocence of its young characters.While they start as fervent supporters of Hitler’s regime, a series of betrayals eventually opens their eyes to its horrifying collapse. Masterfully crafted by author Trevor Ripley, the story delves into the complex emotional landscapes of its characters, revealing how evil can flourish in the most ordinary of homes, and how courage can emerge from the most unexpected places. A compelling tale of bravery and tragedy, Those Hidden Monsters forces us to confront the darkest and most hidden aspects of human history.
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Have You Ever Wondered?
Have you ever wondered what the Tooth Fairy does with all the teeth she collects?Where does she take them? What are they used for?Join the Fairies of Tooth Fairy Land to discover the secrets behind the magic and learn why it’s so important to brush your teeth!
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Elim-15
This story centers on an Australian Elon Musk-type character who drives the narrative. Follow the fortunes of Nicole, an ex-RAAF Elec Fitter turned Aerospace Engineer, as she is recruited by Aaron Daniels, the CEO of CosmoTechs, to work on his star craft.Set in Queensland, the story parallels contemporary space exploration. Join Nicole and Aaron as they navigate the uncertain world of space exploration, balancing cutting-edge technology with age-old Indigenous land rights. Nicole is an engineer, not a negotiator – how can she secure a win-win deal while ensuring Elim15 works for CosmoTechs?Experience the ups and downs of the burgeoning Australian space industry through close calls and skillful maneuvers. This story elevates sleepy Cooktown to international prominence, culminating in an unexpected rescue mission, moon landings, and treacherous cis-lunar voyages back to Earth orbit.
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Barafa the Snow Leopard
These stories have been written to introduce young readers to the natural world and the wonderful and rare creatures that live in it. The stories in the book provide factual detail and extrapolations on the lives of the animals, as told by the animals themselves, and invites the young ready into a special world that is rarely seen or heard from. The animal characters are larger than life and engaging.The stories carry messages about kindness and friendship and the need to preserve the natural world for future generations of both animals and humans.
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