Recommended Reads
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The Promise
It was always the little things that Father knew gentiles could get away with but Jews, like him, couldn’t.
He was under no illusions that the family’s end was near, and sure enough, it came.
But his eldest child was determined to cling on to the one thing that held his family tightly together.
He would keep the promise.
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I am a Dog
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be a dog? What might be going on inside their heads? How they might be feeling in all the different ways they live on our planet? Well, this book is for you!
It’s written by an imaginary mongrel dog who is trying to explain what it’s really like to be him. He describes his own experiences throughout his life and the thoughts he has had about them. Even if you think you know all about dogs and have one (or several!) of your own, some things may still surprise you. Did you know that a dog looking guilty is not saying sorry? Or how dogs find out about each other? How might the size and shape of a dog affect their view of the world and things around them?
To help you on your journey through the doggy world, our narrator asks some of his relatives and friends, big and small, to each give a little of their side of the story. What might a police dog or a dog belonging to a homeless person think about their lives? And finally, what is the difference between rehoming and rescuing a dog?
This middling-sized dog does not have all the answers, and he asks you to think carefully about some of the questions he still has. He would be most gratified if you would help him and other dogs to be better understood by spreading the word to all your friends!
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The Hole in the Fence of the School by the Ford
Every year when autumn arrives in the forest the pigs are let out to eat the fallen acorns.
These inquisitive pigs soon discover a hole in the school fence while foraging for acorns and decide to explore.
They hadn’t quite expected the welcome they received from the children and the fearful orange monsters they met!
They were very relieved to escape as soon as they could and hide back in the safety of the forest outside.
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Miner's Lad
With the grinding sounds of the pitheads ringing in his ears, the boy climbed and climbed the mountain, batting the ferns away with his hands, marvelling at the tiny purple foxglove heads. When he was far above the lines of dreary grey houses, he stopped and sat on the big rock that jutted out of the mountainside. Squinting out across the valley, he breathed in and closed his eyes.
For many of the mining communities in South Wales, life sped by under the heaviness of swinging picks and grinding gears. Through snapshots of life, we see how young men are influenced, how they grow, how they feel and how they watch those they love delve deep into the earth day after day. We stand beside our boy as he navigates his early life under the shadow of the greying mountains, between the lines and rows of terraced houses in the valley. Step by step through his life, his valley roots have followed him and remain ingrained within him.
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Underwater Action
Have you ever felt scared of the way some people behave towards you? Have you wished that you could disappear out of the situation, especially when it is not your fault?
It is not always the people we expect who behave badly. Sometimes friends can become foes. When this does happen, help is needed.
It may surprise you who comes to your aid.
Who are the real good guys, and who are the villains?
Let’s take a look at an age-old problem in a child-friendly way.
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The Dynamic Duo
Noah was so excited. He was finally going to do his 50th parkrun and would earn the right to wear the bright red Milestone t-shirt. He wanted his whole family there to celebrate with him… And that included Great-Grandma Nellie, even though she was 89 years old! Noah begged her to do it. The old lady hesitated. She started making excuses. It was too early. It was too warm. How could she possibly do 5k at her age? She couldn’t run anymore. But just to make her grandson happy, she agreed to do her first ever parkrun… just for him… and just once.
The next Saturday morning, the family brought her to their local parkrun. She saw Milestone shirts everywhere. No wonder Noah wanted one. As they gathered together, she looked around at all the happy faces, trying to listen to the announcer over all the chatter.
Just then, someone nudged her. Nellie slowly turned her head. She couldn’t believe her eyes. Could it REALLY be who she thought it was???
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Winner, Winner Chicken Dinner
Step into a whimsical world where every moment bursts with rhyme! In “Winner Winner Chicken Dinner”, an imaginative mum transforms the ordinary into the extraordinary, turning daily life into joy with her playful verses. Each page invites young readers to join in the fun as they experience daily life filled with catchy phrases that celebrate the magic of language.
Through the eyes of a curious child and their rhyme-loving mum, families will embark on a delightful journey that encourages laughter, cooperation, and positive thinking. Each charming rhyme weaves together playful messages that inspire healthy habits and teamwork, making reading enjoyable and enriching for young minds.
Perfect for read-aloud moments or snuggly bedtime stories, this enchanting book ignites creativity and sparks joy, encouraging children to craft their own delightful rhymes…” Eggs are good for your legs!”
Join this rhyming adventure as a reminder to everyone—big and small—that in the world of imagination, you can be a WINNER WINNER CHICKEN DINNER!
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The Swinging Prince!
The little prince spider monkey isn’t your average prince; he isn’t in the limelight, he doesn’t have any friends, he doesn’t wear a crown, but he is nervous; the nerves control him. So, he spends the majority of his time with his mum, dad and baby sister walking the rainforest. That’s how he has always lived, but what if one day he had to break this routine? What if he gets the chance to swing through the tree? Should the Prince brave it, or should he stay and watch?
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The Welsh Witch and the Queen's Curse
Jamie and Tesni return in the exciting second book of The Welsh Witch Series!
When Tesni returns to Greycott, she reveals exciting secrets which shed new light on her family and the death of her father. But tragically, Tesni’s mother has been cursed by the mysterious and cruel Witch Queen. Now, Tesni and Jamie must track down the only cure for Tesni’s mother, with the help of their friends and a reanimated knight called Sir Andrion!
Step back into Greycott, and encounter brand new characters and locations, and discover the most dastardly dragon in all of Wales!
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This Bird is Free
Missing out on a lucrative career in glamour and fashion modelling via a sinister incident, young Lorna Karlin marries early, and her dream passes her by. Then, years later, aged forty-two, after a dull marriage, a new incredible chapter in her life story begins.
Her husband, Thomas Pell, a construction engineer, goes missing in France, having been involved in a criminal conspiracy, it seems. Lorna has proof he had a lover too and knew she had to change her own life around.
Surprisingly, she accepts work as a mature escort, and a client, a new contact, Carmine Sapelli, passes her on to a high-flying producer in the movie business. Is she brave enough to answer the challenge which professional acting will demand? Only Lorna can make such active choices. Will love feature in this unpredictable future? She hopes sex will, and can she conquer self-doubt? Again, only Lorna must be the one to address these questions in her fluid mind and with her actions.
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Energy Transition - The Mandatory Reality Check
As a matter of fact, world coal production is still experiencing a notable increase. This rise has nothing to do with current changes in the US administration policy. It is just a new trend.
As an example:
- In 2024, Australia approved three coal mine expansions.
- There are 25 additional proposals for new or expanded coal mines currently waiting for Federal government approval. This is more than during the last ten years and will simply represent massive additional CO2 emissions.
These pending projects exceed the total from any single year of the last decade. Energy transition appears fraught with challenges, complexities, and structural contradictions. As we grapple with the harsh truths of the present, two fundamental questions arise:
- Will we be able to reach the 2050 net zero targets?
- What needs to change to make it happen?
Clearly, the world will not be saved by:
- Switching to an electric car.
- Limiting your meat consumption.
In what we could name “sofa-ecology behavior,” we must refuse to shy away from inconvenient truths. Society should observe no taboos. We have no time for fear.
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Where are Sean's Sheep?
Come on an adventure with Sean the sheepman and his three furry Border Collie friends, Kate, Storm and Echo, whose sheep have gone missing on their farm. Follow the muddy paw prints to help find their sheep to give them a very nice, hearty breakfast.
£5.99
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