Recommended Reads
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Uncle
Uncle is the story of Joe and his Great Uncle Henry. Suddenly banished to spend a summer with this unknown relative, Joe finds not the ‘mad’ man his mother predicted, but his first true boyhood friend. Over the next ten years Joe and Uncle enjoy superb summer holidays of fun, adventure, learning, inspiration and exploration, which act as a buffer to the other events happening in Joe’s life; the death of his father, his mother’s remarriage and his long, lonely school years.
The advent of adulthood brings Joe the unwelcome realisation that while he has grown up, Uncle never has and maybe his mother’s prediction of madness is right after all. After several years of strained, infrequent contact between them, the tables are turned, and it is Henry who now needs the care and support that he once offered to a lonely boy.
This is a story of the struggle to understand and accept individual differences, the people and events that shape us, and the meaning of true friendship.
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Feed the Soul Not the Ego
Feed the Soul Not the Ego is a guide to living a healthier, more fulfilling life by shifting your mindset and manifesting a better version of yourself.
The book is divided into two parts. The first half shares stories that illustrate how living in a lower vibration can lead to a darker path, while the second half explores the power of higher vibrations and how they can lead to a more enlightened and fulfilling journey.
Written with honesty and simplicity, this book is designed to be an easy, accessible read. It is not religious but spiritual, offering guidance rather than instruction. It does not tell you what to do but instead serves as a gentle companion, helping you discover how to create a happier, more peaceful life – simply by being you as the best human you can be for yourself and others.
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Hugo and the Legends’ Cup
Hugo, the racehorse, is about to run in the ‘race that stops the nation.’ As he prepares with a morning canter, his friends are busy with preparations of their own!
This is the biggest race of Hugo’s life, but it is not just about the race for his friends, they are spending the morning trying to look splendid for the event.
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The Sinking of the Lusitania
The Sinking of the Lusitania is a collection of short stories linked together by the medal of the same name. Some stories have an autobiographical element, some are historically based, and others are purely fictitious.
The stories span the period from the early 1930s to the year 2025, with settings ranging from central Britain to Poland, Germany, and France. Themes of romance and nostalgia are contrasted with darker elements of corruption and brutality.
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Salt and Soil – Beginnings
Salt and Soil – Beginnings is a tale of love, set in the aftermath of the Napoleonic wars, as two people come together to share their lives, in order to meet the demands and pleasures of their adjoining West Country estates.
Their story is intertwined with the adventures of their fleet of merchant vessels, extending amongst others to the island of Saint Helena, where an encounter takes place with Napoleon Bonaparte; to Buenos Aires, Argentina, innocently colluding in a rescue attempt of the Emperor; and to the island of Jamaica, bringing about an escape from rioting slaves.
Cover art by:
Gabriela Spector (ship).
Rowland (house).
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The Fireflies That Hung as Midnight Stars
Immerse yourself in the enchanting tale of fireflies as they navigate the familiar willows they call home. In this magical world, these luminous creatures live out their seemingly mundane existence. Yet, beneath their routine lies a deeper desire: to share their unique identities with the world. Each firefly, glowing with its own distinct light, tells a story of individuality and character.
Their nightly displays are more than mere communication; they are a celebration, a dazzling dance amongst peers. To us, these twinkling lights symbolize excitement and adventure, as we follow the fireflies on their journey. Along the way, they encounter new experiences and face the challenges of life in the wilderness.
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The Adventures of Dominic Mouse
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a mouse?Not just any mouse, but a prince, living in a grand castle with butlers, maids, and cooks – without a care in the world.In the Kingdom of Mouseville, young Prince Dominic is curious about the world beyond the palace walls. Longing for adventure, he is finally given the chance when the King and Queen take him on a voyage across the ocean to introduce him to the wonders beyond their tiny realm.But when disaster strikes and their ship is destroyed, Dominic finds himself stranded, separated from his family. Taken in by a kind country mouse, he begins a new life and discovers that there is more to being noble than riches and royal privilege. True greatness lies in kindness, compassion, and caring for others.
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Alchemy of the Stones
Arriving at precisely the right cultural moment, Slavica’s opus bridges disparate worldviews into a unified whole. Its pages hold wisdom destined to evolve into a trusted life companion for every reader. Much like the seminal I Ching has done for millennia, Alchemy of the Stones profoundly introduces its own symbolic language and numerology before unveiling the deeper order inherent in our phenomenal world.
Through three illuminating chapters, readers first access symbolic layers of meaning via the universal language of stones. Next awaits a master class in alchemical creation - whereby insight into life’s intricate patterns of connection allows one to consciously participate in manifesting reality. Finally, Slavica escorts readers into the realm of duality between Seeker and the sought, facilitating a bridge between inner and outer worlds.
At its core, this guidebook facilitates profound personal contact with invisible forces shaping emotion, thought and destiny. For any seeking fuller understanding of the subtle mechanisms behind our choices and creations, Alchemy of the Stones awaits as the quintessential roadmap home to wholeness.
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Sweating on Ice
This true story is about one man’s quest to climb the highest mountain range in the world, the Himalayas. The author set out soon after the 9/11 attacks, and his tales describe the journey of a climber who was rejected, challenged, and ridiculed and, in the end, was caught in a terrorist attack that changed the world. This is the story of an adventurer who embarked on his passage against all odds but was convinced that he would find success despite being bullied and doubted by his superiors. This is a true story of challenge, triumph, and the spirit of never giving up. A junior executive’s journey to change the way the world interprets class, race, poverty and how the world fails to see potential.
In his book, Elmo wants to make his readers understand and appreciate how one can rise from the ashes. if one is genuinely dedicated, and committed. He goes on to describe the journey in his own words and highlights the key events that led him to climb the high Himalaya.
He describes in detail the expedition and how he managed to climb the highest mountains in the world. His journey takes him from being unknown, to becoming a well-known figure who has found his place in the mountaineering world and has helped put a small tropical Island on the mountaineering map.
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An Enchantment Overlooked
Looking at Andrea Mantegna’s Parnassus in the Louvre, one might ask:
• Why does criticism point to Mercury instead of Perseus as the character holding the reins of the horse?
• Why does Pegasus have a precious breastplate and a curious goat beard?
• Who, really, is that delightful couple who dominates the scene below and what does it represent?The author tackles these and countless other questions with compelling arguments, grounded in a painstaking examination of classical tradition and mythology. The result is that Mantegna’s work is fully restored to us in its historical context and in all its cultural and moral values – values that, unfortunately, are often underestimated or even silenced by a largely aesthetic criticism, aimed at highlighting shape, structure, colour, etc., instead of emphasising the iconographic and symbolic aspects of the images.
The author also takes on such Renaissance masterpieces as Botticelli’s Primavera, Bronzino’s Allegory of the Triumph of Venus and Caravaggio’s Amor Vincit Omnia.
Readers will find themselves drawn into the author’s passionate and thorough research, eager to share his exciting discoveries.
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Another Little Rascal
Bringing home a new baby is a huge event in anyone’s life, but none more so than that of an older sibling.
Enjoy reading this book along with your child in order to help prepare them for the incredible adventure that lies ahead and what they have to look forward to.
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Two Little Princesses
In a beautiful castle in a land far, far away, two little Princesses live with their parents, the King and Queen. The Princesses are full of energy and joy, keeping the King and Queen entertained at all times with their dancing, games and mess.
Every day is an adventure as they play in the castle and gardens, spend time with the King and Queen and live their best Princess lives. Together the little family discovers the joy of imagination, boundless energy and love.
Two Little Princesses is a sweet and gentle bedtime story that will send your little one off to sleep ready to dream about living their best lives.
£8.99
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