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This book addresses the history of mass media and various trends which have shaped operation of the media industry on one hand, on the other hand it navigates the impact of these issues on development. It specifically analyzes political, economic, social as well as technological issues that have bearing in both the media and social development. This is crafted in a way which enables readers and scholars to understand the history and the development of mass media in general and especially that of Tanzania in particular.

This collection of contemporary poetry explores the challenges of modern living, from the social to the spiritual, from the political to the deeply personal.

Exploring love, loss, loneliness, mental health, and the search for meaning in suffering, along with more prosaic, day-to-day concerns like being stuck on the phone on hold, business doublespeak, and a heated encounter in a local bar, A Familiar Stranger contains something for everyone.

Praise for Matthew Williams:
"A talented writer with an important message"
"Funny, honest, brave"
"A true shining light of hope and guidance for us all"

Married to a brutal man more than twice her age, Hannah is young, pregnant and despairing. One day she can take no more and one single action forces her to flee. Accepting help from a stranger, she escapes to a new life where she finds happiness at last. But the consequences of her desperate decision haunt her and when she is asked to repay that kindness, she is set on a harrowing journey that threatens to take her away from everything she loves.

A collection of poetry from Julie Hogg Julie Hogg is a poet from the North Yorkshire Coast. Her poems have appeared in many literary journals including Abridged, Butcher's Dog, Honest Ulsterman, Magma, New Boots and Pantisocracies, Poetry Birmingham, Poetry Bus, Popshot and StepAway Magazine. Featured in anthologies by Dunlin Press, Litmus and Seren, her debut pamphlet is 'Majuba Road'.

Kidnapped actress, Callie Crossley, wakes in an isolated cabin in the woods with two other guests. When a man from her past joins them, she begins to hear things the others cannot — terrible whispers that are filled with death and madness. Who can she trust?

‘A Teesside Girl’ explores many Teesside locations and the Tees river, from the viewpoint of an Indian poet. The poem has ten sections, each named after a location on the Tees, conjuring the fictional biography of a girl from Teesside, with the river. It praises her in a tone that condemns her. The work has a single narrative arc, depicting different aspects and characters in her life at different times in her life. The other poems in this collection revolve around multiple themes.

A comprehensive guide for students and enthusiasts seeking to understand the mathematical foundations that underpin modern astrophysics. Blending theoretical insights with practical applications, the book covers essential topics such as celestial mechanics, stellar structure, radiative processes, and cosmology. Designed for those with a strong grasp of calculus and differential equations, it bridges the gap between physics and astronomy, offering clear explanations, worked examples, and problem sets. This text serves as an ideal resource for undergraduates and early postgraduate students pursuing a deeper understanding of the universe through the lens of mathematics.

To know is to suffer. To care is to destroy. Duty. Love. Disillusion. For millennia, the behemoth Theocracy has ruled countless universes. In the face of everything, it has endured and strengthened. Now, within the inner circle of its leaders, a conspiracy endangers it all. Concurrently, the decisions of forty years ago begin to show their faults, while one soldier has her eyes opened to uncomfortable truths. These three threads combine into a noose that hangs before the Theocracy. Its fate is in the hands of the few.

As a distraction from sleazy male admirers, spiteful classmates and her mother's cancer, Eve's eyes are opened to a multicolour life of one-night stands, drug-fuelled discos and cheap booze. She barely has time to notice the reclusive, obsessive-compulsive Adam. Adam, however, notices Eve. Narrated alternately by Adam and Eve alongside a cast of delinquents, foetuses and butterflies, Apples is an exploration of the sickly-sweet turmoil of growing up and the hazards of getting 'fucked as quick as you can'.

A book based off Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) This reassuring children’s story is closely linked to Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) in which Bea is taught how to explore emotional and rational thinking, capturing how important it is to acknowledge our worries. This book provides children with an introduction to counselling in a fun and easy to understand way, offering positive self-talk and self-care strategies to help and encourage children to cope. It is aimed at children between 2 – 8 years and can be used by parents or caregivers as well as teachers, counsellors and other professionals to generate a conversation around worries and muddles, or to introduce counselling to a child. Bea’s story is a fantastic way to help spark conversations with children about good mental health.

A collection of short stories by Russell Smeaton, We present to you 15 quirky takes of modern Lovecraftian horror with more than a dash of whimsy spread over the whole smorgasbord."If Thomas Ligotti and Neonomicon-era Alan Moore got together with Pooh's A.A. Milne to collaborate on a series of short stories, it would feel a lot like "Bedtime Stories".""Russell has blended horror, fantasy and a bit of science fiction into what is a remarkably seamless collection""A uniquely personal collection of 15 short stories, some horrific, some otherworldly, but all of them strange and beautifully crafted."

This is the true story of a man who refused to be bound by convention, if that meant accepting the status quo of the lower orders knowing their place, financial slavery, freedom of speech only for those in 'authority', and the unquestioning acceptance of unspeakable cruelty to animals. He was a valued and trusted lieutenant for Oswald Mosley, and later rose to become Secretary of the most prestigious animal welfare organisation in Britain: the National Anti-Vivisection Society. Yet he is not a household name: this book sets out to redress that omission.

Manousos was born and raised in Scatter, a fantastic village in Crete. The narrative follows the tangle of his life unfolding through situations sometimes tragic and sometimes grotesque so that the weak little man slowly becomes the personification of the cruelty of every small society, which often shows zero tolerance for diversity.

The first digital edition of "The Bard of Boro" Khadim Hussain's poetry and the second book of Boro Football poems. These are the verse that capture the feelings of the supporters of Middlesbrough "Boro" FC. They have already been inducted in to the repository of the vibrant culture of this North-East English town, but this is the first time that it shall be possible to download them and avail them to a global readership

"Poetry that encapsulates the passion that lies in the heart of every Boro fan." Steve Gibson, Chairman, Middlesbrough Football Club

Leigh Fletcher: happily married stepmum to two gorgeous boys goes missing on Monday. Her husband Mark says he knows nothing of her whereabouts. She simply went to work and just never came home. Their family is shattered. Kai Janssen: married to wealthy Dutch businessman, Daan, vanishes the same week. Kai left their luxurious penthouse and glamorous world without a backward glance. She seemingly evaporated into thin air. Daan is distraught. DC Clements knows that people disappear all the time – far too frequently. Most run away from things, some run towards, others are taken but find their way back. A sad few never return. These two women are from very different worlds, their disappearances are unlikely to be connected. And yet, at a gut level, the DC believes they might be. How could these women walk away from their families, husbands and homes willingly? Clements is determined to unearth the truth, no matter how shocking and devastating it may be.

Truthfulness should enhance relationships, yet Wolfy's confession to Scarlett has destroyed her feelings for him and now a rift has developed between them which threatens to spoil Frank and Bo's happy occasion, as Bo takes sides with Scarlett and neither want Wolfy to attend the wedding. Problems emerge after the honeymoon as a result of Frank's decision taken on holiday to free Bo and could potentially ruin his career. Al Stallone once again proves to be a thorn in Frank's flesh. How will this problem be resolved and what will happen between Scarlett and Wolfy? Can broken hearts be repaired? Discover the answers in this fourth book in the series.

Burnout-Free Working is written by Dr Richard Duggins - a leading expert and trainer on preventing burnout in high stress jobs, also known as 'The Doctor's Doctor'. In this book he reveals the secrets of his trade for the first time. With a wealth of proven tools for burnout-free working, Dr Duggins covers all you need to know, including:

• Spotting early signs of burnout
• Steering clear of 'the burnout cliff'
• Tackling 'Keep calm and carry on' culture
• Detoxifying workplace environments
• Dealing with trauma at work
• Moving from Stress to Decompress
• Strategies to support colleagues

Is it about time for you to have the dreaded “Good secrets, Bad secrets” conversation with your children? Whether you’ve already had the “talk” or are intending on having the “talk,” then this book, Can You Keep A Secret? is just for you. Prepare to have the whole concept of secrets turned on its head as Juanita Headley shares the true story of the harrowing ordeal she endured at the hands of her stepfather who subjected her to attempted rape between the ages of 4 – 10. Speaking from her very own lived experience, Headley simplistically converses with the reader to explain why “Yes,” is the only appropriate response to the question, “Can you keep a secret?” Through the use of victim and survivor testimony, she not only educates and empowers the reader, but also truly inspires them to join in the fight against the biggest slave trade movement in the history of the world. In doing so, Headley discusses the relentless sacrifices she has made over the last decade, including the highs and lows of frequently giving up paid employment to sacrificially serve an overseas community through volunteerism, free trainings and presentations. Although justice was never served in the case of her stepfather, Headley has demonstrated unwavering commitment and determination to protect and safeguard children from sexual abuse and commercial exploitation; consequently 60% of profits raised through the sale of this book will be used to build safe houses in the Philippines.
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No long weekend break to a British city is complete with a visit to the pub and a wander around the city’s centre. Here it is – follow the book with friends, or even book Julia to take you on a tour of the quirkier bits of town. A mixture of real and fake new stories, there is enough to entertain you for a few hours while you stroll around gawping and pointing.

The Chosen disciples of Malgoth are a terrifying, brutal and sadistic cult. Natives to the land, they have agreed to a peace treaty. However, due to recent events the natives have broken said treaty and are practising their ways on human inmates at St Abigails prison. Detectives Costa & Hoffman investigate these horrific acts and dig deeper into the world of sacrificial ceremonies.

Grieving the loss of her parents and blaming their deaths on their magical obligations to their coven, Freya Lockchild packs up her life and leaves her home, vowing that she will never again use her own magical abilities. Following her intuition, Freya makes a new home for herself in the small town of Crestwood Falls – a sanctuary of coffee shops, cakes, and a vibrant community, all surrounded by forests and overlooked by the mountains that tower above the town. But what is Freya’s connection to Crestwood Falls? And could its mysterious inhabitants hold the key to mending her broken heart?

Sophie Harrington’s sinister childhood neighbour, Ronnie Cribbins, has been dead for 15 years — so why can’t she shake the terrifying feeling that he’s lurking around every corner, preying on her and her daughter?

'Oh, 'tis love, 'tis love, that makes the world go round!' - Lewis Carroll, Alice's Adventures In Wonderland. Alison Bach is playing catch-up. Celebrating a milestone birthday, Alison resolves to put the past behind her and make something of her life. With renewed focus on her career, there is little time for love, which exasperates a secret admirer. A rare night out with her best friend leads to a chance encounter with a seemingly perfect man - is he too good to be true? William Cavendish is burdened by responsibility. Some would say that Will had a privileged life; the sole heir to a vast estate. Raised to do his duty to his family, bound by obligation; everything changes when, at drunken stag night in Newcastle, he meets the woman of his dreams. Their meeting triggers a series of events that will change both of their lives, forever, but is Alison destined for Will or a suitor closer to home?

Over the years the author has learned about the love of God and his forgiveness. The author has prepared a good read, this book is thrilling and inspiring. It is a presentation of miracles, won battles, mysterious pursuits, spiritual weaponry and principles of new life as a born again christian. Alot has been shared herein. It is an amazing book with great testimonies and case studies on healings, deliverance and promotion. The author shares her personal encounters with the Lord. She testifies that the Lord Jesus is alive and he is an ever-present help in times of need. There are series of prayers for opening of your eyes and ears, plus the other eyes and ears, all found inside the book. This is a detailed guide for spiritual discovery and self-realization. It is an eye opener to many things pertaining the body, soul and spirit.

Dawn is a collection of poetry on social issues that affect humanity. lt is engaging. lt takes the reader on a journey of laughter and some moments of dropping a tear and intense self retrospection. The poems cut across the rainbow world. Dawn is unputdownable over a cup of coffee, on a train journey across the Himalayas or on a ship cruise to the Actic.

Professor Nicholas Bradley’s significant other, Jake, was murdered by a serial killer. A year has passed since but Nicholas still can't get over it. One day, he received an invitation to his niece’s wedding which takes place in a secluded hotel owned by her fiancé’s family. The hotel is peaceful and surrounded by nature but there is eeriness lingers inside the place. It gets even more frightening when they find the guests’ gruesome bodies a few days before the wedding. Trevor Cavendish M.D. has to perform basic external examination to figure out about the cause of deaths that could lead them to the killer. When all of the wedding guests are trapped inside the hotel without a way to contact the outside world, their only option is to find the murderer. But the deeper they dig, the more they uncover this hotel’s secrets… Who is the murderer? Who will make it out of this hotel alive?

This book is aimed at those who have a curiosity about the origins of life, evolution and interactions within the environment. Suitable for those from GCSE to A-level, degree level and beyond, the book covers three main areas. Firstly, the initial building blocks of cells and their subsequent development are explored. The three main molecules of life – DNA, RNA and proteins - are examined along with the importance of energy and its storage. How cells are able to turn genes on and off is shown in detail. Secondly, cells evolved and developed into more complex organisms. Darwin with his finches developed several basic principles which show how organisms have changed in response to different environments. Using HIV and antibiotic resistance as examples, evolution of organisms in our lifetime is demonstrated. The interaction between bacteria with mankind is reviewed including several diseases. The development of antibiotics is reviewed as is the mechanism of antibiotic resistance. The least well-known group of organisms - the archaea – are explored in a chapter of their own. Finally, an introduction to ecological theory covering soil, oceans and woodlands. This includes a deeper understanding of the different factors influencing the development and survival of different organisms. Simple biodiversity calculations are worked through. The importance of maintaining a wide variety of organisms and their genes is emphasised.

A young widower takes his daughter to visit his childhood home. When she tells stories of a ghostly visitor in her room each night, he soon finds the line between reality and his nightmares blurring in this twisted tale of psychological horror. Genre: Supernatural Suspense

Fame is the only life Karl has known but he’s about to learn the hard way that some things are more important.

Harry, an incorrigible, engaging and dapper biscuit salesman in his forties, ex-Army and the City, becomes the unlikely angling companion of young Tony, the love-struck 19-year-old accountant who is courting his step-daughter. Throughout the 1960s, this unique friendship is cemented by a series of largely nocturnal (and often chaotic) fishing jaunts across Essex and London, then further afield. At times touching, at times bawdy, always amusing - this is a book not just for anglers but for anyone who enjoys a finely-told story.

Bola and his friends live in the ghetto of Ajegunle. One day they venture on a school trip across Lagos to Victoria Island where their young eyes are opened to the way others live. They return full of new ideas that lead to great changes in their school and their neighbourhood. "A heart-warming story of empowerment, showing us how everyone can make positive changes to their environment.

Unlike previous books about the 1966 FIFA World Cup, which have tended to focus activities on the field, this book brings an institutional level approach to organizing the 1966 FIFA World Cup and examines the management process in the buildup and execution of the event. This intriguing new volume looks at the first significant UK government intervention in football and how this created a significant legacy as the government started to take a real interest in leisure facilities and stadium safety as policy areas after this competition. Foundations of Managing Sporting Events will be of considerable interest to research academics working on aspects of post war British, Imperial, and World history including sport, social, business, economic, and political history.

...Because growing up is so hard to do... From Milk To Cream is a collection of short stories which depict that often traumatic- sometimes terrible- journey every young girl must make as she climbs into womanhood. It's a contradictory time- you're supposed to act like an adult but are so frequently treated like a child. How do you marry both? Read about Ruby; the uncoordinated black sheep of her sporty family in The Bloodhead Trail. She befriends the other outcast that is her grandmother- a colourful character who's been married four times (including to a deposed prince, whose jewels her daft son thinks are buried in the garden), worked as a nightclub singer in London in the 1930s and travelled around the world. In Poor Pudding Hannah is also close to her nan, but all is not what it seams as that woman has a very interesting way of dealing with a neighbour's unlucky white cat. Revenge is at play in For Glory! as a little girl grows up and concocts a nasty situation for her dad's girlfriend, whereas in The Meddler Felicity seeks vengeance on everyone who wrongs her. In Tabby House Sadie finds an abandoned home and sets about making it her sanctuary, but finds something a tad unsavoury hidden in a cupboard, whereas What's Wild is Wild is a wonderful and suspenseful murder mystery. First interviews, first lust and first love are explored, culminating in The Hateful Ring; a brilliant story about a cursed piece of jewellery which affects three women in different time frames. ...This anthology is a tad dark, and references the real problems people have to overcome in their relationships...

Functional Training: Build, Connect, Perform provides a unique framework that enables anyone to develop a more athletic physique, and improve their performance in their chosen sport. The framework reduces injuries in competition, maximizes all-round athleticism and enables continued progression. It has been tried and tested proven with over 100 athletes around Europe competing in multiple sporting disciplines over ten years. The concepts in this book enable ongoing development of performance gains; you create programmes to suit your body type, athletic development needs and sporting ambitions.

From the Apple I which emerged from the back of Steve Jobs parents’ garage in 1976 to the iPad 4, the book takes us through each of Apple’s breakthrough moments, demonstrating how Apple really were the ‘Game Changers’.

Have you ever wondered what curry is? Who coined the name? When did curry come to Britain? What caused the curry revolution and who was responsible? How did curry become one of Britain’s favourite dishes? Who opened the first curry house in Middlesbrough? Who owned the majority of the curry houses in Middlesbrough and Britain? Why did all curry houses have flock wallpaper and red carpets?

Mae was a young mum with a young family, a career and partner, her life was good. Her life was to change the day two little girls knocked on her door. She was thrown into a world of drugs, betrayal and social services, forcing her to face her worst fears. Defending what she thought was important was to become life's only purpose, making decisions that would change their lives forever.

"Lynch syndrome is a genetic condition that makes it more likely for a person to get cancer. In other words, it’s the world’s worst loyalty programme." Colon cancer, uterine cancer, duodenal cancer. Colostomy bags, infertility, genetic testing. But also, joy. Also adventure. Also grit. GUT FEELINGS spans ten years from the author's first cancer diagnosis to the life-changing surgeries for her second and third. Racking up a collection of medical experiences - and losing countless organs along the way - Sam Rose has stories for anyone facing the uncertainty of cancer or Lynch syndrome, to help patients and survivors feel less alone.

“We have to do something before it’s too late, To help save bees from a horrible fate.” Hedgey-A is a friendly hedgehog who cares for and likes helping others. One day Hedgey-A is visited by his friend Brizzy the honey bee. Hedgey-A learns that bees are becoming sick because chemicals called pesticides are being used on plants. But he knows just what to do and sets off for London to see the Queen, who he hopes can help save the bees! The first title in the Time to Care series, aimed at exploring environmental issues in a fun way for 5-7 year olds.

A book based off self-care and emotional regulation. Join the fearless Rae and her faithful companion Blaze who go on a sky travelling journey of self-discovery and love as they learn that it is the sunshine that comes from within us all that counts. How to feel like sunshine is a story of self-care and introduces children to emotional regulation. It will take them on a beautiful fun adventure with some magic thrown in for good measure. How to feel like sunshine is aimed at children between 2 – 8 years and can be used by counsellors, teachers, social workers or parents to generate conversations around emotions.

This book was born from academic research, examining our relationship and proximity to non-human animals. It evolved, through poetry and illustrations to become a journey that places itself centrally in the arena of human compassion, amidst species sentience and our commodification of living beings. This journey is one of sorrow, beauty and hope. Revealing who we are as a species and our potential for a cohesive biosphere. It is about heart; it is about our humanity...and our animality.

Safeguarding essential levels of safety for patients' in hospital is statutory requirement in most countries. This book describes the Electrical requirements for health care Facilities and designs the healthcare power system in line with the requirements. The controllability of the Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) to automate the hospital power distribution system to comply with those statutory requirements is shown.

For fifteen years, Lexi and Jake have played the same six numbers with their friends, the Pearsons and the Heathcotes. Over dinner parties, fish & chip suppers and summer barbecues, they’ve discussed the important stuff – the kids, marriages, jobs and houses – and they’ve laughed off their disappointment when they failed to win anything more than a tenner. But then, one Saturday night, the unthinkable happens. There’s a rift in the group. Someone doesn’t tell the truth. And soon after, six numbers come up which change everything forever. Lexi and Jake have a ticket worth £18 million. And their friends are determined to claim their share of it. Number 1 Sunday Times bestseller Adele Parks returns with a riveting look at the dark side of wealth in this gripping take on friendship, money and betrayal, and good luck gone bad…

What do these things have in common: teenage crushes, rivalries, unsettled scores and 80s music? A school reunion, that’s what. Paige Taylor is in her late twenties and still doesn’t know what she wants to be when she grows up. Her life revolves around sleep, caffeine and VH-1, rather than sex, drugs and rock ‘n’ roll. However, a mysterious invitation to a school reunion makes Paige take a long look at her life and she doesn’t like what she sees: debt problems, back-stabbing colleagues and more people walking over her than a welcome mat. Things have to change. Karma is a comical tale of revenge, regret and revisiting the past. Can Paige give Karma a helping hand or will interfering with cosmic justice have consequences?

Having moved to London with her athletic boyfriend, the sweet-but-stuttering Stevie, she soon tires of him and decides to destroy the relationship from within by being as cruel as is humanly possible. When this tactic leads to Stevie's violent death by his own hand, Kimberly embarks on a determined, but no less disastrous, venture in 'unadulterated altruism'. Kimberly's soul hangs in the balance - will she ultimately spend eternity in the great TopShop in the Sky? Will she be reincarnated as a pampered greyhound or a deadly bacterium? Or will she be cast into the abyss, tormented endlessly by her past demons and her malevolent pet hamster Lucifer? This is the story of Kimberly's redemption, or possibly her damnation: it's up to you. There are six different endings on offer.

Lacey was hoping for a festive season with a twist: one not just filled with gifts and glittering lights, but a Christmas she and husband Daniel could share – with their first baby! It’s been months since they started trying to conceive, though. And nothing’s happening. Nothing. At. All. Lacey knows she was late to the idea of motherhood. Does Daniel blame her for their fertility struggles? He’s certainly in an angst-y, aloof mood – one that even their twinkling Christmas tree can’t seem to soften As tension grows between them, she’s grateful when some of her husband’s old “friends” suggest a trip to a mysterious Christmas Château in frost-strewn Côtes d'Armor. With its sweeping turrets, cosy guest bedrooms, and magical, moonlit gardens, the château certainly seems a romantic place for a winter break. But is it special enough to bring some sparkle back to Lacey and Daniel’s disappointed hearts ... just in time for Christmas?!

Populations are growing older in a public health climate where brittle public services are struggling to cope with the demands associated with ageing populations. LGBTQ+ populations also continue to grow in line with these trends but receive much less attention in the scholarly debate. This short work offers a theoretical and practical exploration of LGBTQ+ ageing in the UK, drawing on a blend of public health and occupational therapy theory, and phenomenology. Based on original primary evidence gathered through a survey and interviews, Fox and Hannis kickstart a new and much-needed discourse in the literature about hidden populations during the WHO’s Decade of Healthy Ageing. Advancing the discourse on ageing by applying multiple theoretical bases to explain how minority ageing populations interact with, and are shaped by, their environments over the life course, Fox and Hannis unveil how specific social determinants over the life course impact the health outcomes and engagement with healthy ageing practices of older LGBTQ+ populations. As we navigate the intersection of queer history, public health, and ageing, LGBTQ+ Healthy Ageing serves as a vital resource for scholars, practitioners, and anyone committed to promoting healthy ageing for all.

Daisy and Simon’s marriage is great, isn’t it? After years together, the arrival of longed-for daughter Millie sealed everything in place. A happy little family of three. And so what if Simon drinks a bit too much sometimes – Daisy’s used to it, she knows he’s letting off steam. Until one night at a party things spiral horribly out of control. And that happy little family of three will never be the same again. In Lies Lies Lies Sunday Times bestseller Adele Parks explores the darkest corners of a relationship in freefall in a mesmerising tale of marriage and secrets.

Lilith (Lilibeth Langdon) was killed by a serial killer. She met August, a grim reaper who came to collect her soul. Lilith couldn't accept her fate. She made a bargain withDeath to become a grim reaper in order to hunt the man who murdered her. Lilith had become a grim reaper under the life and death contract. Her afterlife was supervised by August. Being a grim reaper didn't allow her to do everything she wanted, however, her goal had never changed.
Her killer must be punished!

A new chapter has begun in the life of the Big Bad Wolf as his newfound friends help to solve his problems in a way that he could never expect. Scarlett desired to go to Paris with Wolfy (The Big Bad Wolf) for a romantic holiday, but Bo Peep, The Pigs and Frank Scorpio gatecrash her holiday plans to Europe. They visit Paris, Rome and London but not everything runs smoothly as Al Stallone once again appears on the scene causing distress to all. See how it affects the whole group of friends and what they do to overcome a huge problem.

Julie Hogg has always lived in Redcar. East Cleveland is her homeland, Majuba Road her stunning first collection. The poems journey through the North East landscapes she inhabits. They chart urban and industrial decay, set against the constant ebb and pull of the sea – an edge ‘between lonely and alone’ to which the book keeps returning. The women who people this book know all about hard times. But they are strong survivors; their sense of humour sees them through. Her voice can be lyrical, startling, staccato and also exquisitely tender, urging us to ‘live like this’.

Set at the fag-end of the 1960s and framed as a novel within a novel published by a seedy London purveyor of pulp fiction, Man-Eating Typewriter is a homage to the avant-garde counterculture of the 20th century. Told in Polari, it is the story of an anarchist named Raymond Novak and his plan to commit a ‘fantabulosa crime’ in 276 days that will revolt the world. A surrealistic odyssey that stretches from occupied Paris to the cruise-liner SS Unmentionable to lawless Tangier before settling in Swinging London, the book casts Novak as an agitator and freedom fighter - but, as his memoirs become more and more threatening, his publishers find themselves far more involved in his violent personality cult than they ever intended.

A pile up of retail store monthly records and analysis of small scale to medium scale business set up. The author has crafted and incorporated a business profile within to help trainers and learners in their learning process, particularly ones who have their focus on Marketing and business communications.

Julia runs the Bognor Regis Write Club and in 2019 we held a short story competition. Professional and gifted amateurs entered and here are the judge’s choices: 24 stories from spine-tingling thrillers to laugh-out-loud humour, every one a mini-masterpiece.

Charlotte's love life had taken a nose dive, and her best friend was not longer there to support her. Life seemed like hard work. That morning started out like every other mundane day at work, but fate lead her to the top floor of a building to face a world she knew nothing about. A chance meeting would change her life forever. Life seemed like hard work, fate lead Charlotte to the top floor of a building where a chance meeting would change her life forever.

Aliens anticipated our arrival, while we were still cavemen. Knowledge we possess is their only hope of survival. They prepared a trap for us. And we fell right in. The spaceship Hercules arrived at planet Epsilon, carrying the first 100 settlers. It's still there, but the people aren't. Now, sister ship Atlas must fly out to rescue the lost crew--if they can be found... But, the mission is botched, as Atlas is rushed into service. She may never even get there... Astronaut John Rees lied his way onto Atlas' crew, covering up a treacherous past. Can he, in the depths of space, recover the mission? And if they do get to Epsilon, is there any hope of wresting 100 hostages from the aliens' grasp?

“We live in a world that’s closely connected, When you do bad things, we’re all affected.” Nanook is a caring polar bear who lives in the Arctic. But when his igloo starts melting, Nanook must find a way to save his friends and his home. He knows that the people who can help are also those who’ve caused the problem and he must find a way to convince leaders to act on the climate crisis! This educational rhyming picture book is aimed at 5-7 year olds. It seeks to explain the climate crisis in a way that younger children can understand.

Julia has collected together her previously published short stories into one collection. Her humour and talent for characterisation shines through as she deals with business life, personal lives and impossible situations. From the amoral friends in News of Leon and A Real Adventure to a modern twist on fairy tales, she casts a sideways glance at life.

Freedom is yesterday’s privilege. Contentment is today’s right. The rule of the Theocracy is as blissful as it is inescapable. Unchallengeable and incorruptible, the great machine threatens never to stop. When a society reaches its apex, it only has itself to hold it accountable… but something so large is impossible to keep so perfect. Connections between citizens weave a story through the classes that causes choices to ripple through society. These choices sift like dust to the base of God’s throne. There, he sits alone. There, the dust bothers him.

Dave Ross along with his three best mates grew up in a typical dying industrial town in the north of England. In those days, they only had one goal in their simplistic juvenile minds, to live and breathe party time. The boys embark on the journey of a lifetime when they are forced to seek new employment when work dries up, heading south and chasing the coin so they can continue the playboy lifestyle they adore. A lifestyle which results in Dave finding himself on the wrong side of his bank manager, resulting in a mutual agreement between him and his guesthouse landlady and wealthy gym owner Sharon Goodman, where he pays his rent in the form of sexual favours. The concept soon escalates into a mutual business venture utilising Sharon’s extensive list of contacts to exploit Dave’s body to some of her affluent sexually frustrated acquaintances. Along the way, the band of brothers find themselves in a sticky predicament with a hoard of travellers after stepping into a violent confrontation they maybe should have kept their noses out of, a situation which spirals out of control before being snubbed out permanently. Dave enjoys the lavish lifestyle provided by his wealthy ladies until he falls head over heels for a new client, a shy young bookworm teacher who has led a sheltered life. As their relationship blooms, her father, a local businessman, takes exception to the concept of his precious daughter and the escort having become close, demonstrating these feelings through extreme violence. Dave and his friends, old and new, become embroiled in a fight for survival, a fight for love, for friendship and their lives.

What does someone who can slip between universes do for a living? They help shape the fate of this reality. When his grandfather dies, a young Eli Clarke takes over as the Key: an individual with the power to traverse the multiverse. Raised inside a cult that works with the government, he erases targets from the timeline. Then he meets Jess, a fellow outsider who shows him what it is to question everything. Set in the 80s, 90s, and now, Of All Possibilities is a universe-hopping, punk rock love story about loss, identity, and obsession that explores the repercussions of the choices we make and what makes us who we are.

In a tale encompassing love, friendship, rivalry, guilt, death and with a little help from a cartoon devil; for a boy to discover the pleasures and pains of adult life, all it takes is One Hot Summer...

This eclectic collection sings with melancholy, humour, wistful reflection and evocative insight. Written in a concise style that makes for rare accessibility to inner meaning, this is a thought-provoking and original collection of poems.

A parody of the Doctor Who story 'The Horror of Fang Rock', The Lethal Lighthouse features the enigmatic gin enthusiast known as Professor Howe, and her travelling chum Layla. They have the misfortune to crash their flying saucer in the sea just off the short of an island psychiatric unit - known locally as The Lighthouse - in 1902. Naturally once the Professor tries to explain who she is, she and Layla are committed as inmates, and then the murders start. The Professor Howe books are published by Long Scarf Publications, to raise money for Children in Need.

Was it possible for The Big Bad Wolf to return? None of his previous victims believed it was true, yet circumstances bring them all into contact once again. As the story unfolds things become clearer and the Wolf receives help from those whom he did wrong as well as the incorruptible New York City cop, Frank Scorpio. Adversaries Jimmy Royale and Al Stallone are eager to make the Wolf pay his debts, so, how can he avoid retribution by his enemies? Find out in this second book in the Big Bad Wolf series.

This is a brief sample thesis proposal which can serve as a format and template for beginners. If you are getting started with academic writing in higher education this is the right handbook. Hereby, begin with essentials for writing thesis proposal, dissertation and research reports.

The research explored the influence which online reputation and brand management have on social media performance, particularly by celebrities, since celebrity culture has gained much prominence in the 21st century and because of the pedagogical function it plays in societies; it has become a field worthy of investigation.

One broken marriage. One broken heart. One chance to meet someone new. Hannah leaves her unhappy marriage with her daughter Ava and moves to the village of Leadsham to start afresh. She plans to keep a low profile, focusing on Ava and making a new life for them, far away from her violent ex-husband. What she hadn’t counted on was Andrew Brody. A police officer with a strict moral code, he knows something’s wrong as soon as he meets Hannah, and he wants to help. But Hannah has been let down by the police – and men – before, and pushes him away. But the more Hannah tries to ignore Brody, the more she’s drawn to him. Caring, kind and patient, he’s nothing like the man she’s running from. Can Hannah finally put her past behind her, and open her heart to someone new?

When we think we are losing everything, sometimes we find more than we could have hoped for...
In the aftermath of marriage breakdown, how do we pick ourselves up and start again?

In August 2014 Matthew was forced to do just that. In his memoir, Something Changed, he navigates us through his journey with wit and wisdom, taking in divorce, dating, and becoming a single parent, while facing the dark spectre of mental illness in the form of depression.

Hopes and fears, laughter and tears - all are encountered along the way to learning some important lessons about love, loss, loneliness and life.

Something Changed is a brutally honest, insightful, funny, and uplifting memoir of overcoming some of life's greatest challenges and being better for the experience.

Maybe you’re already a lover of poetry? Or maybe you have previously thought, I am not sure if poetry is for me? This easy read book is filled to the brim with relatable verses, musings and anecdotes! A collection of poetry which explores the joy, love and pressures that come with raising children and navigating the ups and downs of family dynamics. It delves into the notion of what is family? As well as wise words to live by on topics we all come across at various stages of our life. With a blend of humour, warmth, and vulnerability, “Spilling Words” captures the essence of family life and everything in-between.

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Are you content to just plod on in the same job, place and lifestyle until retirement? Or do you want something more stimulating, exciting and enjoyable? Not all career books are the same! This guide isn't just more engaging and incisive than the norm, but it also provides easy to follow advice and guidance (complete with real-life examples) to help you make the most of your life now - before your 50 work years have zipped by and you curse not doing it when you could. Seize the moment. Act today with Stuff Strife Gimme Life!

Is it the end of their love story or just the beginning? Callum Roberts and Alice McClaren have spent two wonderful years building a life and a home and making plans for a future together. But when Alice is involved in a car crash, Callum fears that he has lost her forever. As he sits by her bedside he promises he’ll do anything if only she’ll open her eyes… But when Alice does finally wake up, she has absolutely no memory of being in love with Callum or the life they once shared. In fact, all she remembers about him is how incredibly annoying he once was! How can she have forgotten him if she really did love him so deeply? Callum is determined to prove to Alice that what they had was special, so he makes her a deal: he’ll recreate their first ten dates and make her fall in love with him all over again! Alice isn’t sure Callum can fill in all the gaps in their story.And what if going back to the start only means the end?

Spanning one torrential paragraph, Ten Storey Love Song follows Bobby the Artist's rise to stardom and decline into horrific drug psychosis, Johnnie's attempts to stop thieving and start pleasing Ellen in bed, and Alan Blunt, a forty-year-old container driver who spends a worrying amount of time patrolling the grounds of the local primary school. Bobby - the so-called 'love-child of Keith Haring and Jean-Michel Basquiat', holed up in a Middlesbrough tower block - works on his canvases under the influence of pills-on-toast, dirt-cheap cider and dream pop. When Bent Lewis, an art dealer from London appears, Bobby and friends are sent on a breakneck adventure of self-discovery, hedonism and violence, their frayed lives and assorted addictions - sex, money, fame, pick-’n’-mix and, above all, love - bleeding together in one glorious, ferocious slab of technicolour concrete prose.

The setting is Belfast in the 1970s. In a city in which any storefront might unexpectedly explode, Marius Moonston, age 16, is out shopping. It's Saturday, and the streets are filled with danger and excitement--especially for Marius, whose pocket is burning with the money he has pilfered from his sister. Marius has a mission (he knows just he wants to spend that money on), and a conscience steeped in the dichotomies of the Evangelical church. Ricocheting through the story is the nature of deceit and truth, commerce, disobedience and sin. The consequences of a petty crime are enormous--cathartic and destructive and defining. McGrady uses language of a distinctly Irish elasticity, and the explosive hilarity of a teenage boy propels the novel to crystalline moments of observation, and shattering self-knowledge.

The Bastard Pleasure concerns itself with the mystery of identity and individuation, its destruction and the brutal way in which it is reclaimed in an emerging act of intuitive will and self-affirmation that is both obligated and free, in the circumstances, to be either good or evil. More plainly, it is about terrorism, in its concrete and seemingly incomprehensible forms, that eminently reveals existential "border situations" in ambiguity and contradiction.

An intimate and confessional, yet lively and humorous, true story of a young mother’s battle with breast cancer and her own body. There are lots of books about cancer - but none tell you what to do if it's in your GENES... 1 in 8 women will get breast cancer. Men get it too. Worldwide, it affects 1.5 million people per year, which means more than 4,100 people per day (plus their families and friends) are facing the issues raised in this book.
• How does it feel to hear a doctor telling you that you have cancer?
• How do you tell your 5, 7 and 9 year old daughters?
• How do you feel when you are injected with a toxic chemical by a nurse wearing thick protective gloves and glasses?
• How do they get radiotherapy beams to hit exactly the same spot each time?
• What is it really like when your hair falls out – and what is the secret pleasure nobody tells you about?
• What do you do, after all that, if you discover it's VERY likely to happen again?
• How are breasts reconstructed and do they look ‘real’? Can you ever feel ‘normal’ again?

After losing his parents in a car accident, Keith had to see a psychiatrist, for he started to see some ghosts. He moved in with his aunt, Diane, and her family, trying to stop taking pills and being sane by swearing to himself that he wouldn't talk to any spirits ever again. Unfortunately, he met a spirit of a boy named Sam in his new house. His curiosity about Sam's past overcame him and they started getting to know each other. This coming-of-age story of friendship, love, and family will surely bring tears to your eyes.

Alden’s introverted New York City lifestyle is flipped upside down when a drugs testing facility prescribe him a new pill known as a ‘Lucid Dreamer’. Being unable to differentiate between your dream state and your reality might sound like a terrifying prospect to some, but to Alden, it allows him to become the person he’s always wanted to be.

Recently single and tired of the London rat race Amanda is determined to make her dreams of setting up an idyllic countryside boutique come true, and the picturesque village of Westfield is the perfect place to make a fresh start. Local vet Ben is the golden boy of West¬field, especially to resident gossip Agatha Mayweather, who is determined to help Ben get his life back together after his wife left. When a chance encounter outside the ‘chic boutique’ sets sparks flying between Amanda and Ben, Agatha is itching to set them up. But are Amanda and Ben really ready for romance? The Chic Boutique on Baker Street is the debut novel from Rachel Dove, winner of The Prima Flirty Fiction Competition. You won’t be able to resist this heart-warming romantic story set in an idyllic Yorkshire village, full of lovable characters and laugh-out-loud moments…as Amanda finds her way to a second chance at life and love. This is the reading escape you’ve been looking for!

When 13-year-old Sullivan Carter hides in a tunnel in the woods to escape schoolyard bullies, he encounters a frightening creature that harks back to the time when Vikings ruled the area.

Lucy is looking for a fresh start. Sam is in search of his past. But what they both need most might turn out to be each other… The picturesque village of Westfield is about to welcome some new residents. Sam has transferred from London to the local Fire Brigade, but his move has more to it than a desire to escape city life. There are answers Sam needs to find and the village is the place to look. Lucy is at the end of her tether. Between her marriage falling apart and single-handedly dealing with her son’s special needs, Lucy knows something needs to change. Could Westfield be the new beginning she needs?

Emily Hendrickson is tired of being the wedding guest and never the bride. Working at her local paper as a wedding columnist, she can’t wait to write her own happy-ever-after. When she bumps into her childhood sweetheart Calvin Albright, her world is knocked off balance. Calvin has returned to the quiet town of Hebblestone desperate for a fresh start. After his wife tragically died two years ago, he wants nothing more than to find a new home and settle down with his son, Isaac. Isaac can see how lonely his dad is – he’s determined to help him find love again and complete their family… Uploading a video to his blog in search of a new girlfriend for his dad, he convinces Emily to use the local paper to make the video viral and sift through the potential candidates. But as the letters to Calvin begin to flood in, could the promise of love be closer to home than they think?

Sienna is an Ailura. His kind live on the lonely island of Veramilia, bound under traditions forged by countless generations. Indigo is a Lutra. His kind goes with the flow, having lived as free as the ocean waves since the beginning of time. When a great calamity strikes and the Ailura are forced to flee their island home, the Ailura and the Lutra come face to face for the first time in known history. In these turbulent times, it is Indigo and Sienna who are chosen to find a suitable habitat for the displaced tribe. One a princess destined to rule his kind, the other the only son of a would-be chief, the pair seem like a natural choice. But as friendship blossoms into something more, and their journey takes them further and further from known lands, the wanderers begin to uncover secrets hidden among the ruins. Secrets which suggest the two species may not be as alien to one another as previously thought.

The Generalist Advantage: Proven Framework to Explore the Potential of 4 Types of Generalists at Work delivers a compelling argument as to why generalists―those with diverse skill sets and broad industry exposure―hold a unique advantage in shaping the future of work. This book provides actionable insights for those who are still going down the path of the specialist, in this age of AI.

The Glass Poet is Nix Moretta's third book of poetry. It draws upon the ekphrastic photographic explorations, and inspiration gleaned from Nix's life in Scotland, post a nervous breakdown. It exists with contributions from the New Zealand artist, and photographer, Andrew Collins. Nix's photography and poetry combined, spurs creative illuminations into contemporary textual, and visual art. Innocence, play, stillness, mindfulness, mental well-being, creativity, and a plethora of wild and untamed emotions run throughout. The poetry and photography speak for themselves, with the final interpretation laying always at the door of the reader. Meaning is not everything.

If you’re new to Android devices and want to know basics like how to get online and how to download apps from the Play store, or if you’ve been using it for a while and need to access more advanced features and troubleshooting tips, 'The Instant Guide to Android' is the essential guide.

A simple, accessible guide that tells you everything you need to know about both how to create the best app and how to market it successfully.

The Life and Times of the Queen Victoria Inn is the work of two genealogists, covering the history of the Queen Victoria Inn at Syston from early days to 1922. It charts the owners, their families and family inter-connections alongside local history of the Syston, Leicestershire area and further afield. The book is the result of over ten years of genealogical and local history research by the authors and gives an insight into village life and the social impact of historical events.

A heartbreaking family saga. This is a tale of life of three women at the turn of the 19th Century. Letters which have remained hidden for over a hundred years are found by a descendant where she finds a life of heartbreak and hardship. Through it all she admires her ancestor's perseverance to succeed.

"Get ready for a consciousness shift! The Meadow is the most intriguing, mysterious, beautiful love story I've ever had the pleasure of reading. I am still amazed that the authors could have brought this masterpiece to life while living an ocean apart. The gamut of emotions they dare the reader to experience makes for a wild, but thrilling ride. The Meadow touched the very core of my being and gave me a whole new perspective on all those who have come and gone in my life, the ones that shared beauty with me as well as the ones who caused me pain." -Susan Nicholas, Reiki Master "The Meadow is a sensational and captivating account of two people's lives as they meet again and again over many centuries. It weaves a path of wisdom through the ages, and awakens our curiosity, enriching our lives as we become involved with its wonderful characters." -Judy Suke, Motivational Humorist, President, Triangle Seminars, Professor, Sheridan College "There is a saying known by those on their path of enlightenment: Everything comes at the perfect time, in the perfect way. The Meadow is exactly the sort of work where if it somehow comes your way, it is a timely message and gift from the Universe to assist you in advancing your own spiritual evolution. The Meadow is a magical journey for the characters in the story and the reader alike. The lessons learned by the protagonists will shine a light on whatever issues a reader may be experiencing. The work is serendipity, synchronicity, and spirituality." -Veronica Gray, Philanthropist, Actress, Novelist, Founder of Eternal Youth Empire

From apples to ayahuasca, coffee to kurrajong, passionflower to peyote, plants are conscious beings. How they interact with each other, with humanity and with the world at large has long been studied by researchers, scientists and spiritual teachers and seekers. The Mind of Plants: Narratives of Vegetal Intelligence brings together works from all these disciplines and more in a collection of essays that highlights what we know and what we intuit about botanical life.

Matthew Capes, struggling with chronic stage fright, has not sung in front of an audience for ten years. A classical tenor with a magnificent voice, he only dares sing late at night on the empty stage of the Moon and Stars theatre. When Matthew’s old singing partner Angela – who just so happens to be the woman of his dreams – gets back in touch and offers him the chance to perform in a nationwide tour, his low self-esteem and anxiety stand in the way. But Matthew has a plan: he will sing in the shadows while his handsome and charismatic friend Ralph takes to the stage with Angela. What could go wrong? Loosely inspired by ‘The Phantom of the Opera’, this warm and witty debut novel is the perfect read for fans of David Nicholls.

This surreal and yet uplifting novel follows a doctor who finds herself, after death, in a barren desert with nothing but an archway leading to oblivion, guarded by an old man. With no heaven or God, she feels cheated, believing she deserves either reward or a return to earth to the love of her life following her diligent life’s work and the upstanding way she lived. The old man and the doctor set out on a journey to find one of these, encountering strangers and places which enable her to discover who she really is underneath all the detritus life makes us into. She learns life is about living in the stillness of an ever-evolving moment and grasps that, deep down, she knew this all along. The journey demonstrates the universe is perpetually opening doors to her unique enlightenment and finally brings her back to her real-self where ,she eventually recognises, she could have dwelled all along. As intriguing as the search for her true self and a way home is, it is not the core of the book’s magnetism. It becomes clear that, as our heroine and the old man search for their lost selves, a heart-warming friendship develops which they both know, like all aspects of life, must at some point also be surrendered. It would appeal to anyone who has enjoyed The Alchemist, Johnathon Livingston Seagull or Five People We Meet In Heaven.

Unlock the Secrets to Success is a self-improvement tool to help enhance your life through five key stages: aspiration, realization, initiation, creation and fruition. Unlike many self-development books that go from point A to B, The Purpose Cycle is applicable through all walks of life and the cycle element ensures its continuity and relevance.

Middlingham- or “Middle-of-nowhere” as Caroline nicknames it- is home to the teenager and her closest friends, Elizabeth and Hayley. All three girls find themselves rejected, to varying degrees, by the people who are supposed to love them the most- their parents. Caroline takes cynical pride in being the black sheep of the family. Elizabeth refuses to follow the choice of profession that’s been laid out for her and Hayley goes for the oldest story in the book. ‘We should call ourselves “The Reject’s Club.” Three unwanted darlings together,’ Caroline flutters her eyelashes theatrically and raises her glass. She named it and owned it. And so the girls' own little private coterie is born. The trio strive for happiness, but nothing can ever be straightforward. Romantic, maternal Hayley discovers that marriage can be a very unhappy state of being. Elizabeth is surprised to find the fashion industry she so desperately wanted to be part of a rather stupid place and sets about finding her own lodestar. And workaholic Caroline wants to thumb her nose at all the people who have ever put her down in her life by becoming successful, rich and famous. She achieves it through her writing career, but the route she takes is often the seediest way, as she desperately tries to shore up her destroyed sense of self-esteem. But the past has already happened, and one of the girls is shocked to discover a devastating family secret that links her with someone so close. And Caroline, after years of estrangement, must go back to confront her parents about why they treated her so disdainfully, before she can move forward with her life...

April Statham had it all – until her husband left her for a blonde ten years her junior. Now she’s thirty-five, single, and starting again. So she does what anyone in her position would do: she impulsively invests her life savings in the chalet park she used to visit as a child, on the beautiful Cornish Coast. The Shady Pines Chalet Park is… ramshackle. But it has one big advantage – it is as far as physically possible from April’s ex, his new fiancée, and her old life. With gorgeous handyman Cillian O’Leary, April is looking forward to the challenge. As visitors arrive, April realises that Shady Pines isn’t just a second chance for her, it gives Cillian another shot at happiness too. But when he moves into the chalet next door, April’s painful past starts to catch up with her, and she struggles to reconcile her feelings for Cillian. Is April’s new beginning destined to end in failure – or will she find new friends, a new life and new love at her second chance hotel?

When Alpha was a baby, she washed up by the lighthouse at Haven Point, a remote beach alive with wild magic. Alpha was the first foundling - and now the lighthouse at Haven Point has become a ramshackle home for any disabled child or adult who has ever felt excluded from society. They call themselves the Wrecklings, looting from passing ships with the help of the mermaids who live in their waters, and whispering superstitions to the wind and the waves. Alpha and her gang spend their days adventuring on the shore - and getting into trouble with the grown-ups. Then one day, everything changes. When Alpha spots a strange light up on the headland and realizes that her beloved family are in danger of being discovered by Outsiders, it sets in motion a chain of events that will change Haven Point.

An Indian boy meets a Brit-Pakistani girl in England, during the Christmas month. A girl from York, gets lost and stuck in London. In a library, she teleports herself to an animal-run city, transforming into a zebra. Capturing a minor road accident in an English town as realistically as possible, from the eye of a foreigner. An uncanny tale where a couple believes a curse is responsible for their stillborn child. The wife endures weeks of agony from her husband’s hands to get herself prepared for a burial ritual. A fading relationship between two people ends via chat, and both find other fish to fry.

After her mother’s death, Dracula-obsessed Catherine Hall goes to stay at her aunt’s B&B in Whitby. But the unsolved mystery of what happened to her cousin sixteen years ago — and a disturbing presence within the shadows of the guesthouse — threaten to undo her.

Mimi adores her wild, fun, full-of-life gran. Then Gran starts forgetting things. Suddenly there are cracks appearing all around their home - and a mysterious black crow - both of which only Mimi seems able to see. Mimi is determined to solve the mystery. Luckily she has new friends to help: Titch and Nusrat. Together, they're the Stickleback Catchers: solvers of puzzles and seekers of adventure. Down by the river, where the gang meet and the silvery sticklebacks swim, they discover a mysterious stone, speckled with stars. But this is no ordinary stone: it's the doorway to another world, a world of talking crows and secrets, magical constellations and memories - and maybe, just maybe, Mimi's chance to bring back Gran forever...

An adult view of how the justice system doesn't always compensate victims of crime. In this book, The Big Bad Wolf is brought to stand trial for the many crimes that everybody else knows he committed yet he has been free to live a carefree life without any conscience or concern for his victims because he is wealthy, his motto is 'Only the strong survive'. Will he succeed in escaping justice? Does Crime pay? Take a look and read the book!

An illustrated and practical guide to being a witch in Discworld, covering everything you've ever wanted to know from telling the bees to magical cheese, from working with other witches to dealing with elves, from tending flocks to fending off forces from other worlds. This beautiful and practical guide has been compiled by Tiffany Aching herself, including snippets of remembered wisdom from Granny Aching alongside notes from Granny Weatherwax, Nanny Ogg, Miss Tick, and Rob Anybody who offer their own unique perspectives on all things witchcraft. Whether you're a herbologist or a headologist, this book will inspire and empower new witches and seasoned practitioners alike.

'See Britain!' jokes the sophisticated stewardess to a young boy from rural Pakistan catching the English winter and its first fever on the plane's steps. Khadim Hussain's poems chart the highs and lows of countless such arrivals: dreams of prosperity that wake to mixed realities; memories of home irretrievable from time's blank floods. He captures changing perspectives with bittersweet tenderness and wit, with inventive and revealing shifts of diction, rhythm and tone.

The success of the Durham Coalfield and its important role in the Industrial Revolution is attributed to men of influence who owned the land and the pits, and men who worked in the coal-mining industry during the Victorian period. There has been very little written about the importance of the home life that supported the miners - their wives who, through heroic efforts, did their best to provide attractive, healthy, happy home for their husbands, often in appalling social conditions. To provide a welcoming atmosphere at home demanded tremendous resources and commitment from the miners' wives. Despite their many hardships these women selflessly put everyone in the family before themselves. They operated on less rest, less food at times of necessity and under the huge physical burden of work and the emotional burden of worry concerning the safety of their family. Women of the Durham Coalfield in the 19th Century: Hannah's Story addresses the lack of information about the role of women in the Durham Coalfield, engagingly explored through one woman's experience.

Life in the early twentieth-century coalmining communities changed very little for the women who dedicated their lives to their miner husbands. The women's working days were much longer than the miners, who typically worked an 8-hour shift. Their living conditions were poor and lack of investment by the coal owners greatly challenged their homemaking skills as they faced life without many basics, such as clean water and sewerage systems. Health services were slow to develop and women's health was only just beginning to be of some importance to the medical profession. Coal-miner wives in the twentieth century also had to cope with demands put upon their families by the First World War, which highlighted the importance of solidarity, a feature of mining communities that had proved itself to be at the heart of colliery village life.