As an Irishman I have been inspired by the many talented poets from my country. The poems in this book are the result of my experiences in a rich and varied life and the fascination I have had with the history and life of my countrymen and countrywomen. The poems reflect the fact that I have explored many aspects of religion and philosophy in my life and I have come to the conclusion that for me the most important consideration is living a life with compassion and love for others.
In her yellow dress, odd socks and red wellies, Princess Lola, a wonderfully colourful little rainbow fairy, and her friends, Dusty, a wooden toy, and Jelly, the baby dragon, just want to have fun around the grounds of Chestnut Hill House. But little Lord Basil and his dopey dog Rufus have other plans. They want nothing more than to capture Lola and her friends and show them to everyone in Chestnut Hill Village to prove they are real. Come on a journey as Lola not only tries to avoid but also protect her friends and the small animals of Chestnut Hill House from the grasp of Lord Basil and his dopey dog Rufus.
Who would have thought that growing up could be such fun? Especially in a village where you knew everyone, and we all looked out for each other. It appears with today's hardships and crime that the fifties were the best years to be alive. It was safe to walk about the streets, even as a five-year-old at school. The pace of life was a lot slower and more genteel. Not so many cars were on the roads, and jobs were easy to change if you didn't like the one you were in. In this heartwarming memoir, Anna Goddard takes us through the ups and downs of her life journey, from her humble beginnings in a Kentish village to her varied career pursuits, whirlwind romances, and the joys and challenges of raising a young family. With refreshing candour and humour, Anna reflects on coming of age in post-war Britain, training as a nurse, her unplanned twin pregnancy, and navigating young motherhood. As times change, so do attitudes, fashions, and relationships. Through it all, Anna retains her wit, warmth, and lust for life. Brimming with nostalgia and hard-won wisdom, this is the story of an ordinary yet extraordinary woman making her way through extraordinary times. Her account offers a window into a bygone era and reminds us of the resilience of the human spirit.
Something foul is afoot in Jason Matheson's unkempt bedroom. Jason and his friend Colin are in for a nasty shock when a grotesque discovery spreads from his messy personal space and becomes the talk of the town. What follows is a rollercoaster ride for the Matheson family, testing their relationships and frazzling nerves. Jason's shocking mess leads to unexpected publicity and turmoil for the family and their friends - dad takes the heat while mum struggles to hold things together. Jason must navigate challenging new waters socially while anxiously wondering if his disgusted sister Hannah will ever look his way again. This adventure is filled with stenchy revelations that no air freshener can mask. Can Jason clean up this mess he created? Will the Mathesons emerge closer or further apart after the chaos subsides? A stinky situation tests a family in Whiffy.
Every step in life presents an opportunity to reflect on the past journey. Having worked on diverse issues over many years, I now cherish the progress made towards envisioned goals. Admission into an institution aligned with one's core purpose and vision is a proud milestone. As I look back, I am reminded that the seeds we once planted with history as our guide now blossom as illuminating milestones.
This book of poetry deals with the conflict where science is dominant in working its wonders, and the religious has become questionable regarding its relevance. It results in our culture's tendency to view science as our major source of defining and controlling reality. This is suggested in Arthur C. Clarks novel, Childhood's End, as well as in the classic Kubrick film, 2001: A Space Odyssey. The point being that we are no longer children dependent upon a father, but are on our own, alone. Science utilises information of the external world, ie. collection of data and statistics, but is weak in its ability to cross the boundary into the internal world of the individual. In fact, it frequently disparages claims of noetic witnessing as fancy, hysteria, illusion, or outright psychosis. The poems are a mixture of fantasy and reality, leaving the reader to determine their personal view. The two convictions noted have consequences. Our culture's present absolute trust of science in all knowledge leaves a sense of control, but results in a terrifying feeling of alienation in a cold universe. The religious view, having a quality of support, offers comfort of hope, but at the price of having to submit to a power greater than ourselves. Speculation is that our world of common experience, with its mix of good and evil within us, as well as without, is in fact an odyssey of repetition and judgement. It is our home, it is Purgatory.
Your father, an obnoxious vagabond, who left you thirty years ago for the free life of a sailor with no responsibilities, comes back into your life unannounced, saying he wants a chance to make amends and achieve reconciliation, both with you and with your younger brother who is now living in New York. But your father begins to settle in with you, and he shows no sign of leaving. A terrible truth emerges: he has returned to torment you. If he does not leave forever, you will be destroyed. What do you do?
Everything about her was normal, everything about him wasn't. How can you prepare yourself to have your life suddenly flipped upside down? How can you know what will happen? Your next move might be your last, your next breath might be taken away from you. There's a whole different world out there, where your innocence has no meaning, your future is robbed off you, and the control you thought you had over your life is taken over by somebody else. Ley lost herself in Brian's past and lies. She was everywhere he was, not by choice but by his persistence. His actions confused her, his words hurt her, but her safety was guaranteed only in his presence. An uncertain feeling joined them together, only complicating things further as more of Brian's secrets became known. Beneath all the unanswered questions, lies the truth. Is it worth knowing? Better yet, is it the truth at all?
¿ Earth scientists rocket to Mars, bearing a secret plan for future Martians. But the Martians have plans of their own. ¿ A devious AI runs amok. Mars's entire security apparatus can't pin it down. ¿ Through startling revelations, a lovelorn man uncovers the root of his wife's troubles. ¿ An old smartaleck Deadhead from Princeton University's maintenance garage harbours a top-secret story. ¿ A struggling artist finds unusual allies: bums and a witch. ¿ After 219 years, a warlock stumbles into his first love.
In an era where the clash of steel echoes across lands, the Mongolian forces, with swords drawn and spirits unyielding, advance towards the realms of South Eastern Europe. Their objective: conquest, or a valiant attempt at it. Amidst this rising tide of Mongolian might stands Edgar, the resilient king of Alcrom. Faced with the relentless march of Kublai Khan's formidable army, Edgar braces for a battle that could reshape the course of history. As the Mongolian onslaught engulfs two neighbouring empires, leaving devastation in its wake, Edgar finds himself in a solitary struggle against an overwhelming adversary. The fate of Alcrom hangs in the balance as its king confronts a pivotal choice: to crush the invading Mongolian Empire or to succumb to the fate that befell the other two empires.
As mankind is moving onto the next stage of its evolution, spiritual maturity in order to reach balance, which will be a golden age, human beings will have to choose, with a united voice, to transcend the current paradigm of division and violence. It is thus paramount that each individual understands his or her role for the advent of this future. There are decisions to be made at two levels: collective action and individual action. At the collective level, we must end wars and rethink some legalizations. At the individual level, which is the main focus of this book, emphasis is put on each person's ability to contribute to collective progress by listening to one's inner voice and by overcoming the social constructions that enchain people's minds. Often times, different fears prevent us from being ourselves and different preconceived ideas lead us to believe that there might not be enough resources for all or that others might be an obstacle to our wellbeing. The author is inviting the reader to overcome these personal challenges in order for all of us to feel better.
Starlet the Star is back! This time she meets a star called Snowfall and his silent friend, Flaky. Snowfall loves to throw snowballs but doesn't do it at the best times! Can Starlet help Snowfall with his talent? How will Santa respond when he sees Snowfall? Will Flaky ever speak?
In the tense atmosphere of the Cold War, John Fisher, a laid-back Australian, lands a job with a shipping line in Rotterdam, blissfully unaware of the concealed financial and political schemes harboured by some of his new friends and colleagues. He soon finds himself entangled in an international scandal involving influential entities, facing relentless pressure from various quarters. Navigating the challenges of dealing with intoxicated ship captains, irritable harbour masters, and antagonistic customs officers in Rotterdam and Antwerp seems trivial compared to the daunting task of untangling an accounting debacle for his London headquarters. This ordeal culminates in his role as a witness in a fraud trial in Southampton. Amidst this turmoil, a silver lining emerges as he meets and falls for Nina. However, the stakes escalate dramatically with a murder, thrusting Fisher into a maelstrom of political intrigue
This story is set in Animal World - a topsy-turvy world where all the characters are animals. It is an exciting tale of adventure set in the northern city of Dogchester, where the city police force is led by Detective Chief Superintendent Nellie Trump, a lady elephant. DCS Trump is in charge of a tough, grizzled Detective Inspector, a cat named Tom Grouse, who is pictured on the front cover of this book. DI Tom joins with a friend, Dame Alice Gobble de-Gook, a turkey, in an exciting adventure - a quest to find the priceless fabulous gold statuette of Felix the Great, stolen by a gang of criminal monkeys, led by a huge, fat orang-utan who calls himself 'King' Brian, a ruthless leader who lives in a secret hideaway - a great palace - hidden in the Wild, Wet and Windy Woods . . .
If you want to know how to read and preach the Bible with simplicity, clarity and boldness, this book is for you. God's design for Christianity is for people to be saved (i.e., being forgiven of their sins) and to grow in the knowledge of the Bible. The more you know the Bible, the better you live. The Apostle Paul recorded that it is God, "who desires all people to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth". (1 Timothy 2:4) Dr. Tim Cantrell, in his endorsement of the book wrote, "Patrick has provided us a useful tool for digging into God's Word, growing as a Christian, and strengthening churches. May God use this resource far and wide."
In the shadow of the Dark Ages, the North East coast of Britain trembles under the threat of relentless Viking raids. Villages are pillaged, families torn apart, and the dread of Norsemen keeps every heart captive. Erik, once a Viking himself, deserted his brethren, repelled by the very cruelty he was once part of. Having forged a peaceful existence as a blacksmith, Erik treasures his newfound life and the family that now defines him. But the spectre of his past haunts him, for his old comrades seek vengeance for his perceived betrayal, threatening all he cherishes. Driven by desperation and love, Erik employs his skills to create a masterpiece-a magnificent sword birthed from fire and determination. With an ethereal amber stone embedded in its hilt, gifted by his loving wife, this sword is no ordinary weapon. It pulses with a profound promise: to shield and defend. Imbued with mystic energy, it vows protection not just for Erik's kin but for generations of his clan to come. Yet, the sword's true destiny awaits the arrival of its destined Keeper. Only then will its full power be unleashed, and the legacy of protection truly begin. Dive into The Genesis of the Sword, a tale of valour, love, and a weapon that transcends time.
Join 'The Isted Kids' on their magical travel teleporting adventures around the world! Where do you think they will go next? This is an exciting travel adventure series of books aimed at children 5-8 years old. The two characters Rocco and Fleur are real-life brother and sister. Fleur is the bossy teenager and Rocco is the tech genius of the house. They didn't believe in the magic their mum told them about until it happened to them - do you believe in magic? Join the Isted Kids as they teleport around the globe. Written by their mummy @naomikisted who is an interior designer and broadcaster, she believes in the power of the mind and the magic of manifestation that anything is possible if you just believe!
When Angus's grandmother passes away, she leaves her entire three-million-dollar inheritance to her three grandchildren, deliberately excluding her greedy sons. She asks her lawyer, the captivating Scarlett, to execute her will and safeguard the grandchildren's futures. But Scarlett harbours a secret: she alone knows the location of the inheritance money. As she desperately seeks true love after a failed relationship, she finds herself strangely drawn to Vincent, an alluring tarot card reader who seems to understand her like no one else. But is Vincent real or too good to be true? Meanwhile, Angus fights to secure what he sees as his rightful share of inheritance from his own late father. But his mother has other plans for the money. In the wake of his grandmother's death, long-buried family secrets come to light and the race for the inheritance takes unexpected twists and turns. Told through a lens of magic, intrigue and mystery, A Grand Inheritance is a page-turning family saga exploring the bitter legacy of inheritance. At its emotional core, one woman's search for self and love. Will Scarlett embrace true love at last or be consumed by family greed?
"ORIGINAL TALENT MYSTIFIES AND ENRAGES ONE BIG PILE OF TRASHEDIES"Award-winning Actress and Writer Laura La Sottile certifies that the alchemy of life's tragic stages often take form of Comedies known as Trashedies.Trashedies is a woman's journey in five funny feminist flash auto-fiction stories mixed with humor, irreverence, worldliness, and poetry. With a re-occurring intersectional seat at a bar called The Fumetti Cafe in the Texas desert. Each story is a new land, a growing perspective, and a clear understanding that you are responsible for your own empowerment.An incremental acceptance that you bought the ticket to your own shit show. Regardless of the state of cultural issues of the times, no time to whine for it waits for no one.
In the kingdom of animals, a young lion rules though still reliant on guidance from wise counsellors. When a lost cow named Shanzebeh wanders into the territory, the lion welcomes him warmly despite the scheming of jealous advisors. A clever fox named Demneh perceives Shanzebeh as a threat to his standing and plots to turn the lion against the innocent cow by exploiting the king's weaknesses. Though the two strike up an unlikely friendship, Demneh's lies corrupt the bond between ruler and subject. After being deceived into believing Shanzebeh intends to betray him with violence, the lion tragically attacks and gravely harms his devoted friend. In the aftermath, melancholic regret consumes the king as Shanzebeh clings to life. An intricate tale unfolds from here as truth battles falsehood for the lion's trust. With deception disguising itself in familiar coats, can sincerity prevail to re-establish understanding necessary for leadership? Dive into the timeless fable beautifully visualized through accompanying illustrations masterfully enriching this profound story about integrity, perception, loyalty and forgiveness.
Exhausted from the day's trials, Nath collapses into sleep in his New York apartment, only to awaken in the extraordinary world of Plesia. This planet, hailed as the most splendid in the cosmos, is home to 740 eternally youthful inhabitants who, though appearing to be mere eight-year-olds, have thrived on Plesia for millennia. Governed by a benevolent king from a neighboring realm, Plesia is a utopia where every need is seamlessly met.Amidst this perfection, Nath discovers his heritage as a royal prince of Plesia and that his arrival is serendipitously timed. The peaceful planet faces a grave threat, and it is Nath whom the king and the Plesians need. As Nath joins forces with the king and a valiant group of Plesian allies, he must confront perils and navigate the pernicious disease known as Peur et Haine. His journey is one of courage, friendship, and destiny as he rises to defend the idyllic world that is now his home.
Can you always trust Kindness? The ghost writer of her autobiography thought so. The government that made her Lady Kindness and its minister thought so too. Kindness definitely believed it, but fact checking left some big questions unanswered. Whatever Kindness believed, it does matter that you are who you say you are.
This sweeping historical romance follows Mallory Irving, a talented musician who becomes entangled in a forbidden affair that spans centuries and clashes between cultures. When Mallory and Harriet cross paths in modern day Toronto, their connection defies logic and time itself. Harriet finds herself drawn into Mallory's mystical world as his concert tour heads for the Middle East, the setting of Mallory's intricate past life at the height of the Crusades. There, Harriet witnesses the reincarnation of Mallory's epic love with an alluring Arab peasant girl named Yasmina, which ended in tragedy centuries ago. As violence rocks Mallory's concert and tragedy strikes once more, Harriet must uncover the truth of Mallory's tortured soul and their shared destiny before history repeats itself. Their journey through time reveals a poignant truth: love transcends the ages, and the echoes of history reverberate in the depths of the human heart. This novel is a mesmerising blend of historical richness and emotional depth, a story that captures the enduring essence of human connection across the sands of time.
A crayfish party is being held on a private island in the Finnish archipelago in honor of Ray Dunhew, who is an important customer of the party's host and who is visiting Finland for the first time. Copious amounts of schnapps will be consumed and the host and his wife have solicited the help of Sophie, the attractive eighteen-year-old daughter of very good friends of theirs, to make sure the schnapps glass of each and every guest is topped up. All goes well until most of the crayfish have been consumed and Sophie is walking round the table filling up the glasses for the last time. As she stands beside Dunhew, filling up his glass, she freezes. She gives him a long hard look and then continues round the table filling up everyone else's glass. She then goes back into the kitchen and, with tears in her eyes, reports that Dunhew had just molested her. The morning before Dunhew is due to fly back to England, he goes missing.
Sobba is the second Pocco we meet in this sequel to Bogga. We were first introduced to these fantastical hidden creatures when Billy met Bogga. This time, Sienna meets a new Pocco in a dark and dusty part of her house. Lucky she did, as she will soon realise how much she may need them... Join Sienna in braving the dark with the help of her new friend Sobba.
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