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A Midwife's Memoir
Following a long career as a midwife and then a community midwife, Carol retired in 2016, but she found she missed the excitement of bringing new life into the world, the joy and fulfillment of helping mothers to be, and the sheer pleasure of working in a small community.
She decided to record her experiences in this book as a tribute to all the wonderful mums and dads she gave help and advice to; some of the highs and lows, amusing and sometimes heart-breaking stories, and the unusual and unexpected events that occurred during that long career.
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A Perforation
For many years after leaving the army, and because of unlucky situations which arose during my service and afterwards, I firmly believe that I was shadowed by what they term “Covert Investigators”. When one left, another took over; but during that time, I was too naive to grasp the situation. I just believed that I was living a charmed life.
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A War Time Childhood And This is the Way I Saw It
I am in my eighties and have enjoyed reading books all of my life. I believe that those of us who enjoy reading books should write one and this is mine.
As a child growing up during the Second World War, family members over the generations have often asked me about my memories of that time.
This is how I remember it.
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Angel O’Clock…
On the edge of mortality, a profound transformation occurred within Matthew Johns. They came to a realization: events they once believed simply occurred to them were, in reality, orchestrated milestones leading them toward a greater purpose. The introduction of a soulmate in their life acted as a beacon, illuminating their newfound spiritual path.
Delving into this spiritual realm, Matthew Johns cultivated a deep and intuitive bond with The Divine. Their blossoming psychic understanding opened a sacred dialogue with Spirit, unveiling profound truths. Through their exploration of Angel Numbers and numerology, they discerned that Time wasn’t merely chronological, but a divinely orchestrated symphony. In this grand tapestry, ‘coincidences’ have a role, but it’s synchronicity that wears the crown.
Join Matthew Johns on a journey of discovery, where the wisdom, love, and guidance of Angels and the spirit-realm continually shine through. By embracing this presence and seeking its signs, readers are invited into a majestic dance choreographed by the Divine – a harmonious blend of destiny, partnership, and co-creation. In this world, Spirit Guides are ever vigilant, always ready to lead the way. All one needs to do is reach out and trust in their unwavering guidance.
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Anything You Like!
Louis Spickett is a product of the mid-twenties who was, as a young child, witness to the vagaries of that era and the subsequent one which terminated (1939) in chaos and a war in which he participated.
Experience tempers the soul, or so they say, and he claims his involvement with people has broadened his regard for at least some in the human race. That many citizens of the world subscribe to bestiality within the catchment of capitalism, politics and the like does tend to undermine his confidence. There is reward in taking the optimistic line – an opiate maybe, but peace for a while.
So here we begin.
In writing this book, episodic in style, he begins to unravel some of the strengths and weaknesses, loves and hates of the various individuals who are bound together as a team of workers. His personal involvement, for in truth he was there, gave birth to a diary of memories – the joyous moments, the laughter and, on occasion, the sadness – all episodes of passion one way or another, through which each will pass.
Its ‘gay’ dimension is brief, for the period would allow little else. Homosexual emancipation had not yet arrived.
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Avila's Travels
Avila’s Travels is a witty and acerbic piece of travel writing, whether its narrator finds herself in Montpellier, New York or Hong Kong. The book finds Avila hurtling around the world at a dizzying pace, never pulling any punches with her opinions or advice on the places she visits.
Avila is refreshingly forthright and unique throughout, bringing a new insight to some of the world’s most stunning destinations. You’ll find insider knowledge on London’s best hotspots, where Avila found the craic in Dublin and transport trouble in Delhi.
Avila’s Travels is an extremely worthy edition to the travel writing canon, laced with humour, cynicism and the curiosity of an avid traveller.
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Car Boot Diamond
This book is about a true story of heartache. Betrayal in the worst possible way. A young girl to an adult woman’s disrespect for her mother because of being put in care. Lessons that had to be learnt the hard way. Of true love for her mum which came through more heartache, her mum losing her life savings, family and health, more than anyone could deal with.
The author and her family did deal with it and discovered true love before it was too late. Only then did they discover a diamond after having it in her possession for over 32 years, bought for only £10 and sold for over £540,000. A 26.27-carat diamond. A diamond that went on to sell at Sotheby’s top lot. A real-life Only Fools and Horses story. A true fairytale gift of fate and karma, but most of all, love.
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Cooking up an Adventure in France
Having discovered new love, it was time for a new adventure…and what an adventure. Selling up and joining the many people who chose to relocate abroad, Miles and Bryony move to rural France and embark on the renovation of a cottage and barn. They strive to develop an unusual but creative and inspirational business in these pastures new. This book tells their story, it’s punctuated with delicious food and musical memories. An unexpected bittersweet historic story is uncovered early into their adventure. It's a feel-good read that sees the couple embrace the many challenges of day-to-day life, forge new strong and lasting friendships; together they strive forward with laughter and wonder throughout the seasons of their first year.
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Crossing the Bridges
At the turn of the twentieth century, Central and Eastern Europe was a configuration of nations dominated by three empires: Austrian, German and Russian, whose borders promised to be set in concrete. The Austrian Empire was a multi-ethnic entity of countries that had been absorbed over time. Among these were Polish lands annexed by Austria in the eighteenth century, which became the Austrian province of Galicia, where Zofia Neuhoff was born in 1905 into an upper-middle-class family. Victorian manners reigned supreme, young ladies were coached to gracefully alight from the carriage and ‘culture’ was a magic word, socially distinguishing people who possessed it from those who did not. That haute bourgeoisie morphed into the central-European intelligentsia.
Zofia’s childhood was upended by five years of WWI which she spent in the picturesque environs of Innsbruck. By 1918, the three imperishable empires disintegrated and several sovereign states emerged from the ruins. After the Neuhoffs returned to independent Poland, Zofia’s life continued on an even keel with a happy marriage and a law degree unusual for a woman in the 1930s. In September 1939, Poland was invaded by both Nazi Germany and Soviet Russia. Overnight, Zofia’s existence was shattered. Alone, with an 18-month-old toddler, in the midst of mass arrests and deportations of civilian population, how could she cope with this new harsh reality for which her sheltered life had not prepared her?
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Dear Isobel
Coping with a child's death is traumatic and isolating. A personal and moving story, Dear Isobel tells the truth about that trauma and isolation through the eyes of both parents and shows how, individually, they came to terms with their loss.
The only book of its kind, Dear Isobel was written so that other bereaved parents may feel less alone, and to explain to family and friends how they can best offer their support. Advice on bereavement by a liaison sister at The Hospital for Sick Children, Great Ormond Street, who helped Georgiana and Piers Monckton through Isobel's illness and death, together with an information section containing details of organisations that support the bereaved are also given.
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Disability & Me
“Never give up, raise your voice, so it’s heard and if you want something, go and get it. Define your own odds. And remember – “it’s not how long it takes you to get there – it’s about getting there in the end!””
Tyler’s Story is one of strength and resilience. Diagnosed at a young age with dyscalculia, dyslexia and hard of hearing, she faced bullies and unsupportive learning environments.
When she started work, despite all her achievements, people continued to try and bring her down. However, Tyler has come through the other side stronger than ever. Whatever life throws at her, she prevails, and her story will make you think twice about putting her in a box.
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Five Uniforms
A life history of my experiences during World War II and afterward my return to civilian life.
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