Recommended Reads
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Where Did We Come From?
Where Did We Come From? The Origin and Evolution of Life is a welcoming introduction to the understanding of the origin and evolution of life. The authors capture the attention of all readers, be they well versed in theories of the origin of life and the Theory of Evolution or those that possess little knowledge of these interesting subjects. The authors discuss the origin of life from religious narratives to scientific-based accounts, leading to the conclusion that we still do not know how life began, but strive to do so.
The Theory of Evolution by Natural Selection, presented simultaneously by Charles Darwin and Alfred Wallace, is one of the greatest ideas of all time. However, new discoveries in molecular genetics, microbiology, and systems biology have necessitated an extension/revision of the classical frame of evolutionary theory. These new discoveries include epigenetics, alteration of the environment, learning and cultural transmission, and the role of microorganisms in the evolution of animals and plants: the hologenome concept.
Where Did We Come From? The Origin and Evolution of Life also provides a glimpse of how theories of evolution can affect our understanding of social phenomena, such as motherhood and social standing, biological cooperation versus Social Darwinism, and collective memory.
Through an accessible authorial voice and clarity, not burdened with superfluous jargon, the authors engage with readers and lead them to become well-informed on these captivating subjects.
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Giselle’s Choice
A MIRACLE OF A BOOK
Two 12-year-old girls simultaneously demand a change in their lives.
At this precise moment, the Angel Gabriel becomes acutely aware of their request and, in the night, visits the girls to ensure it is truly what they want. He offers them the chance to switch bodies completely – if they are still certain when they wake.
The swap takes place. Giselle, an intelligent girl living in London, exchanges her life and body and mind with Minati, an orphaned girl surviving on the streets of Northern India.
The former Minati, now living as Giselle, is overjoyed by her new family and her first boyfriend.
Meanwhile, Giselle, now living as Minati, dedicates herself to helping the orphaned children find work at the local sugar cane plantation. She also discovers unexpected, romantic feelings for Bhopa, a fellow orphan.
As Minati, living in England as Giselle, trains to fulfil her wish to become an Olympic athlete, she struggles with schoolwork and then faces a knife attack.
Meanwhile, Giselle, living in India as Minati, faces a desperate race against time to save Bhopa’s life and is helped by Raj, a loyal friend – but time is fast running out.
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I'm Trying My Best?
Personal growth can seem to come easier for some than others. Taking those first steps toward something new or different can feel daunting without clear direction, especially when responsibilities, fear of failure, and uncertainty give us pause.
This book’s succinct yet thought-provoking activities and techniques meet you where you are. Leveraging individual circumstances, passions, and abilities, the book helps gain perspective, frame problems, spot opportunities, develop solutions for self-improvement, and unlock potential.
Approachable and uplifting, the book provides a roadmap to reflection and positive change, helping unleash the personal growth we all have inside. Progress starts from within, by simply trying our best.
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Cloak and Dagger
THE GAME BEGINS…
Fantasy action thriller.
Alexander Dramascus: British actor who plays his master of disguise jewel-thief “The Masquerader” for real.
Ryan Vanguard: American soldier turned bounty hunter “The Combatant” are set-up by the female Overseer of The Inner Governing Hierarchy To Resist Oppressive Protagonist Elements (T.I.G.H.T.R.O.P.E.). A secret intelligence agency in a vast subterranean base beneath Nelson’s Column in London. The Overseer persuades Vanguard & Dramascus to use their skills in a crusade against unusual crime and global terror.£10.99 -
North East of Eden
...these kids were born with a smile on their faces to two loving parents. I thought it was there for good. Then dark clouds started gathering in the Northumbrian sky. They became entangled in a justice system regulated and controlled by a right-wing, feminist cartel that wiped the grin off their faces.
This book came about as a testament to the unconditional love between a father and his children; it is nothing less than a solemn promise of a father who vows never to be able to rest until he puts a smile back on their faces.
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When My Soul Wanders
I want to share with the world this treasure I found when I freed my soul. I explored the valleys and found places I never knew were there. I searched the surface of the earth, went around the mountains and into their depths. I saw wonders and magic beyond my dreams. I was enriched and fulfilled. I had never seen such majesty. I hope every soul can have this experience, so they can grow in spirit and improve their lives by realizing that they can let their minds wander too. That if they open their hearts and minds as they read the different scenes in this book, they will discover a world of wealth within themselves. They will soon realize that they too can travel to places of wonder and magic beyond their imagination. May my words entertain and be profound to inspire positive changes to many as they go beyond what was once considered ‘impossible’.
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Tale of a Jamaican Boy - Little T Spelling Bee Champion
Little T embarks on an exciting journey to master the art of spelling. His greatest dream is to become the Spelling Bee Champion and travel to England to compete in the prestigious tournament. With determination, relentless practice, and a love for words, he works tirelessly to make his dream a reality. After putting in tremendous effort, Little T triumphs in the competition, earning the incredible opportunity to showcase his skills on an international stage.
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D.A.N.'s Little Book of Everyday Poetry Stories
This second book by D. A. Nicholson is structured similarly to his first, D.A.N.’s Little Book of War Poetry, published by Austin Macauley in summer 2022: each poem attempts to tell a single, self-contained story.
The first poem in the book, for instance, tells the story of Mike Tyson (‘The Champ’), and the book contains many others that celebrate such figures as the late Queen, the famous English steeplejack Fred Dibnah and, of course, our own ‘Captain Tom’, who captured everyone’s heart back in the dark days of Covid.
Interspersed with these tributes to well-known personalities are more domestic poems, some clearly autobiographical, some written from other people’s perspectives.
The author hopes the reader enjoys this book as much as he did writing it.
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Little Bean and Little Egg's Historical Day Out: The Collection
Follow in the footsteps of two charming characters, Little Egg and Little Bean, as they embark upon a journey through history, learning about the events that happened inside the castle walls.
What will they find out and who will they meet along the way?
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Molly Mee: The Acceptance
As Molly continues her journey to enlightenment, her inner battle to understand truth from lies continues to be distorted, and the outer worlds collide with misinformation and distortion of the reality she is living, leaving her questioning the pure fabrication of what life is and why we are here. The dance between good and evil continues to evade her ability to see through the veil of darkness and cast her into the light of knowingness. Her struggles with who she is in this lifetime and the hurt of the past haunt her thought process, warping her vision to witness the now.
Will Molly ever accept what being human is? Why she is here?
Fraught with demons of the past, yet experiencing the sweet taste of freedom, peace and tranquillity, does she ever believe that this could come to fruition, and most of all that she is the one to aid humanity into the new dimension, freeing all to enter the new world.
The time is upon us all to join together and raise the vibration, let go of guilt, fear, and shame, and enter a new era of peace, hope, and joy because this is your true destination. Cease buying into fear and propaganda, as they are only there to control you. Are you ready? You can do this.
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The Other Side of the Flag
A small group clustered on the outer deck of the ship, watching the dock and shoreline slowly recede. On one side of me stood the next King of England; on the other, ‘The Best Prime Minister Britain Never Had.’ Beers in hand, we listened as the familiar strains of Rule, Britannia! rose from the crowds ashore and from the countless small craft dotting the harbour. The Royal Yacht of the same name slowly departed from the last vestige of the British Empire, mere minutes after Hong Kong was handed back to Chinese rule, marking the end of 150 years of British governance.
Those standing on the deck were lost in their own thoughts. For me, it was the conclusion of my 17-year odyssey in this most vibrant of city-states. What began as a quest for adventure – a stark contrast to my comfortable but unexciting life in England – ended with my intimate involvement in a pivotal moment in history.
My career in the Royal Hong Kong Police Force had unfolded like a Hollywood script: from the riot squad to bodyguard duty, to a decade in counterterrorism, and finally as the last Aide-de-camp to the last Governor of Hong Kong. Along the way, I experienced countless headline-making incidents – and some that never made it to the press. It was a career rich in exhilaration and variety, far beyond anything I could have imagined when my journey began.
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Jane and the Beanstalk
Think you know the story? Think again. Jane is nothing like Jack. She is bold, brave, polite, and definitely not a thief. Forget golden harps or chickens that lay golden eggs – this is a fresh twist on the tale.
When a giant beanstalk mysteriously appears in her back garden, Jane and her mother are faced with a dilemma. Should they chop it down, or should Jane climb to the top?
Get ready to laugh, be amazed, and be completely enthralled as Jane makes her choice and discovers what lies beyond the clouds in this quirky and humorous adventure.
£8.99
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