Recommended Reads
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Ghost Stories & Love Notes
Dear reader,
I present to you my thoughts and feelings from every breakdown, break up, make up, sad day, and drunken moment I ever had.
Every time being a woman felt like being at war, every time being gay felt like a crime, every moment of shame and every moment of joy, and all the other moments in-between. I present to you, everything I ever internalised, and everything I tried to hide from the world.
I am done hiding, I am done being scared, being ashamed, and feeling at war with myself.
This book is for me, from me.
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Treeness
The tree embodies the creative and artistic spirit of Nature. It cannot exist without the sun, light, rain, and soil – nor can it thrive without its essence, its Treeness, which is its spiritual quality. Without this spirit, there would be no splitting buds, no blooming flowers. The tree is a reflection of the vital energy that flows through heaven, earth, and all of Nature.
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Pharaoh's Nose
“Pharaoh’s Nose is a wonderful book of poems, an expressive celebration of life, and a masterpiece with insight and passion.
A ‘Life-Force’ of Art, an original and worthy addition to any public or private library shelf,
stimulating and eye-opening while capturing the heart, mind and soul of humanity.”
– Wynne Timbrell, Arnside (LANCS).
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Present and Clear Danger
The nature of war has changed.
In World War II, wars were fought through attrition: drop enough bombs, fire enough shells, and hopefully destroy the target. The massive cost in lives and widespread destruction is now part of history.
Modern warfare is surgical. Military planners can examine a country and plan to cripple it with minimal destruction and loss of life. There is no need to bomb every ship in a port – just destroy the entrance to block access. It is unnecessary to obliterate a power station – simply target where it connects to the power grid. Limited destruction, fewer casualties, yet the same devastating effect.
But what happens when someone applies this approach to the UK? Not possible? You might be very surprised.
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The Two Layers of Biology and Religion
Do you believe in souls, spirits, God, and perhaps even reincarnation? The author does, and he presents a compelling case for his beliefs through his model of consciousness. According to this model, there exists a state of elementary consciousness at every point in space, which he terms the ‘C-layer.’ Souls and spirits are conceptualized as closed systems within this layer, while God is identified with the entirety of the infinite C-layer.
The author finds empirical evidence for his ideas in phenomena such as near-death experiences, hypnotic regressions to past lives, young children recalling previous identities, mystical revelations, and transcendental LSD experiences. These topics are explored in detail throughout the book.
But if you believe in God, does it necessarily follow that He intervenes in the material world – the ‘M-layer’? Not necessarily, but after careful examination of the evidence, the author concludes that God indeed interacts with the material world, particularly in relation to organic evolution. He hypothesizes that God constructs models within the C-layer, which serve as molds for the development of organisms. This concept is strongly inspired by Rupert Sheldrake’s theory of morphic resonance, which is also discussed extensively in the book.
By the end of this thought-provoking work, you may find yourself, like the author, convinced not only of God’s existence but also of His integral role in shaping the foundation of everyday life.
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The Book in the Cave – Book 2
When Kathy, Maree and Anne, who are the very best of friends, go on an exciting expedition together, to explore the surrounding bushland near their homes, they discover a mysterious cave. Inside a most ancient and mystical book captures their attention, and on opening it, miraculous things begin to happen.
The girls not only read this ancient book but get to experience its message with all their senses, body, heart, and soul, as they are drawn into its time-travelling pages. What they learn will change their lives forever.
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How to Strangle a Jelly
This book vividly portrays the authors experiences spent during a lifetime of talking and communicating with people from all walks of life, in a variety of situations across several careers as a police officer, probation officer, university lecturer and as a union representative. It is deliberately written in an entertaining, informative and humorous style. While not intended to be a ‘how to’ manual on public speaking and communicating there are plenty of lessons to learn from the author’s history of mistakes and learning on the job!
It is about real interactions with real people at the sharp end of some of the toughest jobs and situations anyone could face. Whether lecturing to the public or students, calming violent people, preventing suicide, resolving conflict, rehabilitating offenders, dealing with relatives of the deceased or giving a comical speech, it is all here. If you like people and are fascinated by the art of communicating and what makes them tick, then read on…
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Hungry Hugo
Hungry Hugo is a Dalmatian who is always on the hunt for food. His obsession leads him to unexpected places and into situations he never could have prepared for.
Along the way, Hugo encounters a variety of animals who teach him valuable lessons about kindness and friendship.
When he finally finds what he has been searching for, he discovers that there is something even more important than food – learning to be kind and thoughtful.
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The Cure
In sickness and in health.
Till death do us part…
Or maybe not.What happens when someone refuses to let go?
Despite the traumatic loss of her father four years ago and her struggles with an alcoholic mother, Aurelia Kingston’s life seemed to be improving. As Brunswick Shire’s brightest medical student and having caught the eye of school heartthrob Angus, everything seemed perfect… at least on the surface.
But as winter blankets the small Canadian Shire in thick snow, and rumours of a missing student drift through the quiet streets, the arrival of the handsome and mysterious Professor Alister Shane sends shockwaves through the town.
When Aurelia finds herself bound, gagged, and trapped in a cold, damp bunker, she begins to realize just how tragic her life has truly become. Desperate to escape and faced with a sinister choice, Aurelia is forced to confront her darkest demons. But the real question is, will she end up falling for one?
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The Four Friends: Birthday
Spencer faces a simple dilemma: how can he find the perfect birthday present for his friend Anna when he has no idea what she wants? For years, Anna has always managed to surprise Spencer with fun and exciting gifts, and this year, he’s determined to return the favour. But Anna is a tough person to read, and to make matters worse, a school trip to New York – a trip Spencer had almost forgotten about – is just around the corner. How will he ever find the right gift in time? And will his friends, Charlie and Brock, be any help at all? Time is running out, and Spencer is desperate to get it right.
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Out of the Darkness
It is the beginning of the first century, the beginning of the Common Era. Tiberius is the Roman Emperor. Rome rules over Israel. The Jews, who were once enslaved to the Egyptians for over 400 years are looking and hoping for a new Moses, a Messiah, who will conquer Rome, and set them free, once again.
In the year 4 BCE, a child is born, in a stable. His story will intrigue, challenge, surprise, and make us all question the very meaning of life. Is he the one who will once again save Israel and set them free? Is he the one destined to set the whole world free. And free from what?
What is the Good News that he brings not only for Israel but for all humankind and for all time? He will start a movement, a way of life, which will change the course of human history forever.
What unfolds is unimaginable. But at the same time, the characters of Out of the Darkness, will touch you deeply. It will uplift you, inspire you, and take you to where you have never been before. You will be taken out of the darkness, into the light, where peace, love and joy await you.
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Life Loves Laughter
Embark on a joyful journey from the fresh-faced innocence of East Africa, through the tumultuous teenage years at boarding schools, and into the vibrant, promiscuous 60s of London. The author whisks us away to Kashmir on a boat, travels back overland, and eventually settles into a career as a teacher. Along the way, he ventures into leisure management and marketing, navigates the highs and lows of marriage, and even interviews Miss Great Britain
With a blend of success and failure, all shared with good humor and candor, Life Loves Laughter brings smiles from cover to cover. This memoir is a refreshing antidote to the humorless and often egocentric attitudes prevalent today. The message is simple: Smile and the world smiles with you; cry and you cry alone.
£12.99