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Critical Thinking
Discover the transformative power of critical thinking in Critical Thinking: Innovative and Strategic Way. This book invites readers to elevate their lives by understanding the essential connection between mindful effort and meaningful success.Through insightful guidance and personal reflections, the author explores how dedication, belief in one’s potential, and a strategic approach to life’s challenges can lead to personal growth and fulfillment. By embracing critical thinking, you’ll learn to navigate obstacles, seize opportunities, and refine your focus on what truly matters.Whether your goal is professional achievement, personal enrichment, or discovering new passions, this book offers practical advice and inspiration to help you unlock your potential. Critical Thinking: Innovative and Strategic Way is your companion for embracing a life of purpose, strategy, and success.
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Counting Springer Spaniels
A rhyming, counting book for ages up to ten-years-old, all about Springer Spaniels and what they like to do.Anyone who has met a Springer Spaniel will know the funny things they do. If you don’t, count along with this book to discover the entertaining things they get up to! Springers are a crazy but delightful breed of dog, certain to make you laugh or put a smile on your face.
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Napoleon: Emperor Descending Shadows
In 1802, Napoleon mirrors Hannibal by crossing the Alps to deliver a decisive blow against the combined Austrian and Russian forces at Marengo. This crushing victory paves the way for the Peace of Amiens, bringing a temporary close to the Revolutionary Wars. Celebrated as the harbinger of peace, Napoleon is appointed Consul for life and soon ascends to Emperor, crowned by the Pope in Rome. Yet, the Pact of Armed Neutrality with Prussia, the Baltic States, and the Low Countries stirs unrest on the high seas, nearly erupting into open conflict when Nelson demolishes the Danish fleet at Copenhagen.
England refuses to stand idle as Dutch privateers supply Napoleon with ‘military contraband’ or let foreign navies slip into his hands. This fragile peace finally shatters when British ships clash with French escorts protecting privateers near Brest. Outraged, Spain joins France, and together they challenge Britain’s naval might, culminating in the legendary Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. While Napoleon’s forces sweep across Europe, only one man stands as the symbol of defiance against the Corsican upstart: Admiral Nelson.
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One to Two Bees and a Farmer
The bees are in trouble.Their homes are being destroyed.The meadows are turning into car parks.And pesticides are poisoning their food.But one little bee and his mum are determined to fight back against the concrete jungle – and they’ve got a good human friend called Farmer Otto to help!These two bees might be small, but they’ve got very big ideas about how life should be. They want colourful meadows, bright flowers and safe homes for their kind. Thankfully Otto agrees and comes up with a bee-rilliant idea.But will Otto be able to save the bees before it’s too late and they disappear forever?
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The Istanbul Gambit
Severely traumatised, Dr. Hafez Yilmaz has left war-torn Eritrea to work at a charity-run clinic for refugees in Sicily. He is just about holding his demons at bay when a child is brought in, her life hanging by a thread. She has been trafficked and left to die in a ditch.Convinced that the local police are not doing enough to trace the traffickers, Hafez sets out to investigate. His life in grave danger, he ends up hiding in Scotland where he befriends a local girl, Yasmin Cilic, and encounters her brother, Orhan, a sinister figure with links to organised crime.At Orhan’s nightclub, Hafez overhears a conversation about children being trafficked into Scotland, and once again decides to investigate on his own – a decision that will have terrifying consequences for himself, and for Yasmin who will be abducted by her brother and held captive at a derelict warehouse on the outskirts of Istanbul. She witnesses a gun battle between Turkish police and her captors, leaving five people, including a police officer, dead. She escapes but is left to struggle for survival in the backstreets of Istanbul, alone, destitute and in great danger.Once again, Commander Kadir Demercol and former Superintendent John Arbuthnot confront the dangerous task of resolving a case of murder and trafficking stretching Scotland to Istanbul. A case that will put their quick-thinking, courageous wives at risk.
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The Man from the Moon Takes a Holiday
The little man from the moon felt he needed a holiday and decided that, as the Earth looked so pretty when he looked down, that was definitely the place he wanted to go. The little man from the moon always travelled on moonbeams, so he packed his little bag, said goodbye to his wife, and chose the most comfortable moonbeam he could find to start his holiday.The moonbeam landed in a very beautiful garden which belonged to the family of two young brothers, Aaron and Jason. Just as he arrived in their garden, Jason happened to be looking out of the bedroom window.Then began a visit where the little man from the moon saw everything as very exciting, seeing things that Jason and Aaron found ordinary very extraordinary. Until he realised there were no moonbeams to take him home. What will happen then?
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The Hat That Wasn’t a Hat
The animals on the farm discover the goat is wearing a shiny red hat and are curious but the goat is not happy. He does not like hats but then it is not long before he loses the hat and there is chaos on the farm. The farmer’s wife tries to help but the animals are having such fun that they are soon chasing another hat.
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Faye Goes Fishing
Join Faye and her grandad on an unforgettable fishing adventure!
When the boat begins to sway and the waves grow wild, Faye must summon her courage to navigate the open waters.
Packed with excitement, bravery, and fun, Faye Goes Fishing is a heartwarming tale perfect for little adventurers and storytellers alike!
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The Sword and the Greater Good
30th October 1899. A young, red-haired journalist steps off the train in Cape Town, brimming with determination. His mission: to cover the brewing war between Dutch settlers and the British imperial rulers of South Africa.With a spring in his step, Winston Churchill senses adventure and danger waiting just over the horizon. But his journey takes an unexpected turn when he’s captured and imprisoned, bound for a camp in Pretoria.Far beyond the physical world, alarm bells echo through the ether. The Sword has heard them.For the fate of the world order hinges on Churchill’s freedom.Luke, James, and Magnus are summoned once again to answer the call. Yet this time, the stakes are even higher – because time itself is under siege.As the Sword, wielding its power to bend time and space, fights to preserve history, the question remains: can they keep the threads of destiny from unraveling?
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Cancer – v – MND
Amid the chaotic world caused by Covid, Gail receives an expected diagnosis, not having had any symptoms it is a total shock to her. How does she cope with this news and get her head around it, as she is going through her treatment, the bombshell of her husbands illness is added into the mix. Life is certainly different, It’s never going to be the same again, trying to find a new normal, whatever that is, a roller-coaster of ups and downs and emotions. Trying to navigate a path that is so different, sometimes so hard and difficult, yet is now part of her everyday life. An insight into how she reacts to the turmoil of her life, laughter, sadness and love help her cope.
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Kain bu Maisie
Take a moment to stop, gaze, and appreciate the beauty of Wiradjuri Country, where three rivers wind through vast, burnt-red plains dotted with ochre. This is Wiradjuri Ngurambang, our land, and has been for thousands of years. It’s home to Gugaa, the fierce protector of Wiradjuri Country, and Maliyan, guardian of the skies. This sacred place, where the eagle soars above, ensures that all is well and in order on Wiradjuri land.As I look around, I see yellow-bellied Murray Cod swimming in the waters, kangaroos bounding across the plains, and birds everywhere – kookaburras, cockatoos, and magpies. My heart feels close to home. Walking up the red dirt path, I push through the rickety gate and step onto the vast open veranda. Inside, the bare dirt floors are sprinkled with my tiny footprints, leading me to Canowindra Ngurambangga.Here, I am home – home to my great aunties, Auntie Alice and Auntie Mary, our formidable Tup and Dung. These lively matriarchal sisters, strong and determined yet soft and kind, are always glad to see me. Now, it feels as if I am truly home again.
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Hopes, Dreams and Fears
Derek’s poems are varied and tackle a wide array of themes. His ability to combine poetry with both real and fictional stories evokes a range of emotions – provocative, nostalgic, funny, and sad. Each poem offers something unique, waiting to be discovered as you read. He hopes readers will see themselves in his poetry, which is why he titled his first book Hopes, Dreams, and Fears.The emotional rollercoaster Derek takes you on with his unique blend of poetry will make you want to read this book from cover-to-cover multiple times. He will truly have you in laughter or tears as you find yourself immersed in his poetic writings. Enjoy this magical journey created by Derek for everyone.
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