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Sarah Sommerfeld: So Deep Is the Heart WWII
This evocative narrative weaves together medical insights, psychological analyses, philosophical musings, and spiritual reflections to explore the theme of love: the core and essence of our very being, the perpetual yearning of our deepest true self. As fashioned in and after Love’s image and likeness, love ever seeks its fulfilment; and the closer touched, the stronger it draws, as seeking its own perfected end. And from the joyous foretasting sips here, the measure of contentment of future fulness may wisely be guessed at. And since the subconscious depths of the heart are surfaced by crises such as war, its study then is particularly instructive, namely of true feeling, humanity, compassion – as of a different level and type of happiness.Set against the backdrop of wartime Germany, the story centres on two interconnected families. One family endures the harsh realities of urban warfare, while in a rural setting, a grandfather discovers four Jewish children and a French outcast hiding in the woods. He hides them on his farm. Naturally, relationships developed and bloomed. Among these, however, one relationship fails tragically, the loss leading to a poignant journey of desperately seeking solace – culminating in an encounter with Sarah. This book is not just a tale of love of some common peoples’ joys and sorrows but a quest to better understand the very nature of the human heart and its profound, universal principles.
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Saving the World, One Mix-Tape at a Time
Nicky is sixteen and lives in a dull Northern town in 1978, but science fiction, music, and his colourful friends give him a sense of purpose. Then, he meets Angela, everything changes, and he takes teenage alienation to a whole new level. Saving the World, One Mix-Tape at a Time is a coming-of-age story set in reality… and beyond. Nicky, aimless and at odds with his parents, finds solace in science fiction and his quirky misfit friends. His problems are simple: he knows too many kids named Paul, he wants to date a girl, and he has far too much on his mind. However, when he meets Angela, his reality is turned upside down, and nothing is as it first seems. As Nicky navigates the tough year of 1978, he discovers that life is full of surprising alternatives and that sometimes the most unexpected and strangest events can change our lives forever.Told through Nicky’s vivid experiences and misadventures with his friends, Saving the World, One Mix-Tape at a Time blends sci-fi, punk rock, and the bittersweet memories of first love. It explores themes of adolescent angst, friendship, and the transcendent power of imagination during a time of turbulent social change and literal teenage alienation.
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Magical People
Jessica is tired of her life. Tired of her family, tired of her job, and tired of her string of meaningless one-night stands. When her sister invites her to their grandmother’s birthday party, Jessica reluctantly agrees, hoping for a change of pace. At the party, she meets Alice, her friend’s illegitimate cousin, and is immediately smitten. But Alice is hiding a secret, and it’s not the one Jessica thinks.As Jessica and Alice grow closer, they discover that they have more in common than they initially thought. Both are struggling with their pasts and trying to find their place in the world. But when Alice’s secret is revealed, it threatens to tear their families apart. Will Jessica and Alice be able to overcome their challenges and find happiness together? Or will their love be doomed from the start?
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A Year in the Life of Rebecca Saunders
New beginnings and a dark secret collide in Rebecca Saunders’ chaotic world. Frustrated by a jobless husband, unruly children, and rambunctious dogs, Becky seeks refuge in a quirky job working for Leo, a blustery wine importer with an attic office in his grand home.Leo’s wife, Fizz, adds to the unpredictable mix with her eccentric personality and champagne-cork temperament. Amidst the swirling chaos, Becky discovers a hidden secret that threatens the heart of her newfound sanctuary. Can she navigate the tangled vines of her own life while preserving the fragile peace she’s found?
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I Am Choosing My Options
Create the wonderful life you deserve – the one that fulfils your passion, purpose and potential.Choosing your options is the first step on the ladder to your best future. Discover inside how to confidently experience that first step:Take the quiz to nail down your passion.Follow the steps laid out to find your purpose.Unleash your potential – where your passion and purpose meet. Expand your mind to the limitless possibilities ahead.Use the career compass designed to narrow down your choices to the right ones for you.In this easy-to-read guide and using its exercises you'll find techniques and strategies that will set you off on the path to your personal success.I Am Choosing My Options is what every student needs to succeed in identifying the options that are right for them. Using the hints and tips gives you a heads-up when facing the choices laid out before you.Together, let's give you control to get you started on the course to your very own wonderful life.
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Divine Mystique II
Divine Mystique II explores God’s Mysteries – the Divine Mystique. It aims to increase interest and knowledge in Christianity by emphasis on Faith, Love and Spirituality. The contents are aimed at a multicultural readership, and one that accepts differing religions.Readers will find the book informs them about religion, in an interesting and easy to understand way. It may interest and help them unravel their journey through life as God’s Mysteries unfold.The book falls into seasonal sections. It combines stories and poems with accounts of the Nativity and the Easter Passion with Bible references. Written in a format of prose and poetry with illustrations between several of the pages, these images act as a further voice in explanations to help readers understand the meaning of faith in Christianity.
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The Poetry Field
Poetry, People, Places and Passion.Each poem unique, a true window into the soul.An adventure into poetry, discover the joy of the journey.Following on from Anthony Keyes sell out books, Weston-super-Mare The Sands of Time, and Poetic Realms comes Anthony’s new long awaited acclaimed original and illustrated third book, The Poetry Field, which covers many different heart felt subject matters.Anthony writes reflective and exciting new poems for you to relate to and enjoy in your own way.There is something for everyone: images, locations, history, remembrance, sport, the seaside, and a new poem set in Iceland.Find the trail in this book, visit for free, join the Poetry Trail at any point or imagine yourself in the poem’s locations.A polished time travelling diamond of a book. Find references to RMS Titanic.Search out the poems Anthony has broadcast live at Remembrance Services over the years that reflect the sacrifice of all who served and remembering their loved ones.Anthony’s new poems and a few of his earlier ones are here waiting for you to discover and enjoy. Anthony’s previous poems have appeared in over fifty different poetry anthologies. Discover the West Country’s new North Somerset Seashore Poetry Trail with its eleven poetry plaques that cover this spectacular coastal area. Including two poems settings to be found on the Striking National Trust coast.The poetry in The Poetry Field has been influenced by sounds and emotions and yes even the Fab Four, The Beatles.
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Caterpillar's Journey
Caterpillar’s Journey takes readers (moms, dads, grandparents, and more) on an enchanting adventure through the life of a little caterpillar. From hatching out of her egg to transforming into a beautiful butterfly, this story blends biological accuracy with fairytale magic. The woodland animals, along with the caterpillar herself, talk, think, and feel like humans, sharing their dreams and aspirations. This heartwarming tale touches the heart, mind, and soul of anyone, young or old, who is open to the wonders of nature, spirit, and life itself.
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The Fly Sermon and Other Odes
For over forty years I’ve been writing odes about people, places, and experiences in my life. My career in education has been amazing and at times intense, but I managed to escape to hobbies and interests and always attempted to summarise in the form of an ode.These were all placed in boxes and stored away until now. When I retired from teaching, I opened the boxes and read through the odes. They were almost like a diary of my life so far.I’ve selected 21 odes for this collection. They are about friends, holiday experiences, hobbies and sometimes things that happened in my school life.My favourite is The Fly Sermon. I wrote it 36 years ago for children to recite in their assembly about tolerance for others and non-discrimination. The theme is as important now as it was then. Our life is surrounded with all sorts of living things, which we should respect and learn to live with, regardless of quirks, traits, or physical features.I’ll remember whenever a fly I do see, The importance of living in close harmony.
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Nature Rules!
Stanley, a typical schoolboy, learns that nature has a playful but serious side. Each time he litters, animals like a cheeky squirrel and a wise owl teach him lessons in hilarious ways. From banana peels to eagle droppings, Stanley faces nature’s humorous wrath. These antics lead him to realize the importance of keeping the environment clean. Nature Rules! is a charming and educational tale by Lee Graham that blends humour and adventure, showing young readers the impact of their actions on the world around them.
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The Longing
Mary Earle’s memoir, The Longing, is a poignant testament to resilience, born out of a desire to shed light on a dark chapter of history that mirrors her own turbulent past. Born in 1947, Mary’s childhood was overshadowed by a dysfunctional family and a father known for his explosive temper. A harrowing incident at fifteen plunged Mary into a world rife with abuse and suffering, threatening to lead her down a path of despair and depression. Her father forbid her to ever speak of this incident, and it becomes locked inside her. Yet, Mary’s spirit remained unbroken. Her story is one of remarkable transformation. In her forties, having escaped a violent marriage, Mary embarked on a journey of self-discovery and empowerment, travelling solo to India. Today, she stands as a beacon of hope and strength, a counsellor and trauma specialist, healer and clairvoyant dedicated to helping others.With an ‘eternally optimistic’ outlook, Mary shares her journey in The Longing, not just as a tale of survival, but as a source of inspiration and courage for anyone striving to overcome their own adversities.
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Colour Coded: The White Wire
Following the events in Bridge of Orchy, Colour Coded returns to action as The White Wire must revisit his family home to confirm if the woman Neon murdered was indeed his sister.As the story unfolds, Colour Coded discovers another gang intertwined with Neon’s world, and The Yellow Youth quickly realizes his personal connection to one of its members. Forming an alliance may be their only hope to stop Neon.However, in just a few hours, Colour Coded’s mission shifts from tracking and killing Neon to preventing a bomb from annihilating an unsuspecting village – a bomb that Neon has arranged for Colour Coded to be blamed for.Gang warfare, kidnapping, murder… and now terrorism. Neon will stop at nothing in his psychotic rage against his former team.Can Colour Coded set aside their personal issues long enough to prevent the bomb from detonating? Or will Neon’s mind games lead to fatal consequences?
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