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This is a gentle story thought of a time I was practising playing my saxophone, looked upon by inquisitive camels. They are beautiful, gentle creatures, and even quite intelligent. So why couldn't one of them have an adventure alongside some of the really friendly local people? They too live a much slower pace of life than some of us, but they seem to be far more content. I hope it gives an idea of how we should value people in their diversity.

On August 2nd 1100, King William Rufus was shot by an arrow whilst out hunting and died of the wound. Was it murder? Here is the story of what happened after that fatal arrow plunged the kingdom into years of disruption and uncertainty when exceptional personalities were playing for high stakes in a country wracked by violent disputes and long-drawn-out controversies. After the Arrow brings to life the people who struggled with the most divisive issues of their day and the people who bore the cost.

During the dark years of Oliver Cromwell and the Civil War, Blythe Brown, together with her brother Barnaby (children of a wealthy ship-owning Mercer) run wild during their childhood around the shipping port of King's Lynn with their Wolfhounds as protectors. Blythe, dressed in her brother's cast-off clothing, learns to sail, swim and swear, together with other useful abilities not normal for a girl of the 1600's. It is clear to the local Wise Woman that Blythe is a natural psychic and clairvoyant, so teaches her the arts of healing and herbalism. When Blythe is eighteen, the Witch Finder General gallops into King's Lynn searching for witches. The son of a Bible-thumping Preacher, he despises women and seeks their undoing. When he spies the beautiful Blythe, he becomes obsessed - his desire is to get her into his clutches and to see her, ultimately, hanged.

The most anticipated night of the year has finally arrived; it's Halloween so let the spooky fun begin. Witches, vampires, werewolves and all the other creatures of the night spend hours making sure they're dressed to impress. Werewolves sharpen their claws; vampires brush their fangs until they sparkle; and witches don on their best witch dress. Frigity the budding witch attends an enchanted magical school for young and gifted witches in the mystical land of Flume. Frigity would be the first to admit she is not the most naturally gifted student to learn the art of witchcraft but nevertheless tries her best. The witch school holds a Halloween party every year without fail and the climax of the party is the ferociously competitive dancing competition amongst the witches. The winner receives the accolade and the respect of the entire witch fraternity! Will Frigity finally win her first Halloween dancing competition that has eluded her so far, or will her arch-rival and dancing nemesis Margaret Underpants spoil the fun? Get your dancing shoes on, it's not just a dance but reputations are at stake! Come and join Frigity the witch in another wonderful witchy adventure!

A short depiction of what it's like to have a mind that can't rest. Depression and anxiety is a deathly combination. Reading this book is not going to be a comfortable ride. It's going to be up and down and spin around, and around, and around. I know how it feels to be overwhelmed with feelings but struggle to find the words to express it. Feeling unable to talk about it, or unable to find the words for it, is such a painful feeling. So, I hope in this book you can find some words or ideas that you can use for yourself, or for your love ones to understand you. Sometimes it's hard for others to understand, but they do want to try to understand what it's like to have a head that spins like the merry go round.

In a world where technology is driving rapid change and connecting us like never before, one thing has remained stagnant: air travel. Since the retirement of the Concorde in 2003, supersonic civilian flights have become a thing of the past. Entrepreneurs and aspiring business leaders must turn to private jet travel to stay ahead of the competition. This book explores the opportunities available to those who act fast, using real-life stories of successful entrepreneurs who have leveraged the speed and convenience of private jets to build their businesses and stay ahead in the quantum economy. Discover how you too can use private jets to connect, compete and succeed in today's fast-paced business world.

Isabelle is a young woman with a fierce spirit and unwavering determination. At 15, she realizes her dream of studying music in Paris, but her heart remains with the man she loves. Despite being celebrated as a virtuoso violinist, family conflict and societal expectations threaten to stifle her passion and creativity. Desperate for escape, Isabelle turns to the free-spirited community of Gypsies along the river, but tragedy strikes and she is forced to return to Paris. With the support of her beloved, Isabelle finds the courage to pursue her revolutionary ideals, but the path ahead is fraught with danger. A tale of love, courage, and the fight for one's dreams, Isabelle's journey will captivate and inspire readers.

Follow Ocean as she falls in love with the cities, people and places that teach her what it means to be a curious thinker in her own version of "happily ever after." This time she's at home in New York City; excited to share her family's hidden gems, as she narrates a classic fall day in the "city where dreams are made of."

Snake is upset that he is slower than the other animals in the jungle. He slithers around across the ground and wiggles from his tail to his nose. He wishes he had feet so that he could jump and leap and run like the wind blows, and be as fast as the other jungle animals. Snake's lifelong dream is to compete in an annual jungle race which he has never been able to do. But this time around, snake had an idea. An idea so brilliant that maybe, just maybe, his dreams might finally come true.

Jonathan is a man who is convinced of his own irresistible charm and is used to juggling multiple lovers at the same time. However, when he returns to live with his ex-wife after an affair ends, he meets Nicola and she falls for him. But two of Nicola's friends set out to uncover the truth about Jonathan, and a professional detective hired by his ex-wife is also on his trail. As the evidence against him piles up, will Jonathan finally get his comeuppance, or will he be able to charm both his ex-wife and Nicola enough to escape consequences? Follow the twists and turns of this engaging story to find out.

12-year-old Billy found school boring and often got into trouble for daydreaming about flying in space, time travel, and wondering what it would be like if ants were as big as humans, would they eat humans? Billy knew this wasn't a dream. Max takes Billy on many adventures, with excitement, laughter, tears, sadness and joy. He meets many friends along the way and learns the truth about how humans exploit animals in the most weird and unimaginable ways.

Keep Our Animals Safe is a story about several children, adults, and their animals. It is a book which promotes animal welfare to children and the responsibilities that come with owning a pet. The book also promotes the importance of mother nature, practicing good environmentalism and protecting this beautiful world we have been given. The story includes several interesting facts about animals and a song about animal protection which the author has composed and hidden the lyrics to amongst the animals in the book. It is a fun way for children to learn about the importance of loving animals whilst learning to read and even sing at the same time. The colourful illustrations will keep your children entertained whilst promoting just how beautiful animals are. Please find the song to this book called 'A Little Faith' here: https://sofiasound.com.au/product/song-a-little-faith/ And Sophie's personal collection of music and stories here: www.SofiaSound.com.au

Why does Jess no longer want to be Amy's best friend? Amy is desperately upset as her best friend, Jess, is ignoring her. How could this happen when they had taken vows to be forever best friends? Then Amy discovers that there is a school bully!

Memories: I have saved many of them in life to cherish and remember all of what I have done before. I am proud to have them. My piece of advice would be to never hesitate to live your life and to keep many memories close to your heart. All is yours if you make a dedication to live your life. Memories to keep and watch. All is yours.

Welcome to the wonderful and wacky world of Words, Werds, W-oh-er-dz! A fun and creative look at some of the funny, tricky, and interesting words we use every day. Words that sound the same but are spelled differently. Long words and short words. Words that rhyme. Words with silent letters and so much more! This book will help your children explore and expand their own vocabulary and make learning new words fun and interesting. "Words can be confusing too. One deer is a deer. But two or more...are still deer; however, a mouse is a mouse and two would be mice. But if you play a game with dice, only one is a die!'' What are some of your favorite words?

Picture this: you wake in a hospital bed. Searing pain courses through your body from your toes to your head. On your head, there is a hole where they've placed a drain to counter the effects of the terrible subarachnoid haemorrhage you've suffered. You open your eyes, and the botched blood still remains in the right eye, as does the appalling double vision. You struggle to pull yourself a little more upright and reach over to the table with trembling hand to get the eye-patch to cover the now weeping eye. There's the hustle and bustle of the Intensive Care Unit beyond, and a TV plays in an adjacent bed. Every sound is muffled and distorted, like profound, dismal cathedral bells. This is hell. You struggle to sit up some more, pushing against the paralyzed right foot that slips helplessly against the sheets. You lean over again to hit the button for the bell that summons the nurse; more morphine is needed for the exhausting pain. Tonight, you will suffer a near-fatal catastrophic seizure brought on by blood seeping into the brain. Life, Death, Tai Chi and Me - My Brain Injury Journey is the incredible true story of an epic struggle to defy the odds and survive the most profound physical and mental trauma. If you've had a brain injury or know someone who has, if you've ever wondered what a near-death experience is actually like, if you've been intrigued by the power that martial arts can have on one's mental and physical resolve, if you question your own mortality and your place in the universe, or if you want to know what it's like to come back from the dead, then this book is for you.

Wherever you're from, from whatever background or class, no one knows what goes on behind closed doors. The trauma and abuse I was brought up with from a young child has made me the person that I am today. It is like a branding iron put onto a developing mind. The scars you cannot see but dictate my every moment, others of you out there will know exactly what I mean. I hold no shame for what was done to me as a child. It has certainly given me more tolerance for other's situations because of it. It has certainly made me more understanding. For all my adult life, I have suffered from mental health issues as a result. This itself has made me more empathetic with others. All these poems come from deep within. Some written from very dark places, others from hope and forgiveness, I've written many poems when I've had no one to talk to. Writing has always been there for me - it has always been my friend. Forgive those that hurt you for it will only harm you. Love and good luck Braveheart.

Somewhat late in life I decided to write a book based on an idea which had been kicking around in my head for some time. The story concerns some antique dealers who meet every Friday at 4am in the Caledonian Antique Market in Bermondsey in all weathers. The group spent a lot of time laughing about the futility of trying to deal with the rain, frost, and snow. When not soaking wet we are cold and shivery but turn up every week without fail because they love every minute of it. A buying trip to East Anglia turned out to be very eventful and profitable with several twists in the plot which it is hoped that the reader will enjoy. The results of this trip enabled us to form a business partnership with a view to making our fortunes. An unexpected inheritance enabled us to open a Mayfair showroom and stock it with our specialities of furniture, pictures, and ceramics. Later books may reveal the outcome of this venture.

Join Mr Spocky as he goes about his day, often learning important things along the way. In this adorable little collection of wonderfully illustrated children's stories, Mr Spocky plays in the snow, goes to the dentist, visits the hairdresser, does some baking, goes on holiday and spends time in the countryside.

Orixa of the Stars tells the story of a young princess who is forced to flee from the stars due to a huge vapour storm caused by the Wasenas. These are very small creatures with wings, and they remain so if one does not look at them, but as soon as one gives them any attention they grow and develop hairy bodies with short legs and leech off one's shoulders and surfaces of asteroids. Hence, Orixa, holding tight to her magical mirror along with her best friend princess Priska, find themselves on the remote island of Shofall on earth. Here, Orixa and Priska are received by Dharkjen, the oldest witch on the island, who has only one hand carrying a stick and who also has a necklace of eyes around her head to see everyone and everything from everywhere! Thence, Orixa travels through five more islands on her quest to build a ship and return to the stars. However, on each island she encounters either the witch Dharkjen or the Wasenas, and sometimes both who subject her to many adversities. Nevertheless, Orixa achieves higher levels of awareness on each of the islands. These are further reflected in songs throughout the story. Will Orixa reach her destination, or will she keep running away from Dharkjen?

We are COVID veterans together. We have felt the suspension of plans and certainties, apprehension for our own health and for those dear to us, separation from family and friends. These poems came about in the empty space, the clear table that COVID left in its wake. The palate cleansed allowed thoughts to percolate and mature; sights 'seen' frequently over many years were seen as if for the first time, the mystery and majesty of sunlight both in summer and winter, early and late. When we have everything, we can never have enough but when we have less we can appreciate the gifts that surround us, the blessing of presence. Feeling separated, these were an attempt to connect with friends, family, myself. Inside you'll find musings and bemusings on life after death, life before death, depression, dogs, cats, the wonderful world of nature around us, the mysterious world within us, politics, palmistry, children. Speaking of nature, she never got the memo. She just carried on. As should we.

In the near future, disaffected youth have finally rebelled and violently taken over control, consigning the old to their new status as second-class citizens. A recently retired doctor, his wife and friends struggle to survive in this new society, until one day they make a shocking discovery that threatens to give the young a permanent advantage. Transfer is a gripping tale of survival and resistance in a world where age is no longer respected.

Would you go for a job interview that your partner had chosen for you after sending your CV without your knowledge? Especially when the said partner is very suspicious about doing anything on Friday the 13th, which is when it was to take place? This true story tells the hilarious events of what happened on that fateful day.

We all have challenges to face in life, some greater than others. Most of us born in the developed world are extremely fortunate - something we need to remind ourselves of from time to time. It becomes apparent that it is more the state of mind than the actual circumstances which affect our ability to lead full and happy lives. This is brought home to us when we meet those less fortunate than ourselves. I see this with friends who maybe seemed shy and insecure but when they suffer a serious illness like cancer or some other disaster that occurs in their life, they find a courage and strength that surprises and impresses us all. Disabled people have much to teach us, can we even imagine life day after day in the circumstances in which some people live their entire lives, wheelchair-bound, unable to see or hear or communicate, control their actions or their lives? Yet many of these people show nothing but affection and gratitude, they remain cheerful, positive, and determined, to know such people is an honour and a truly humbling experience.

When the brave knight rescues the beautiful princess, all that remains is a monster sized egg. Best friends Brynn, Alys and Dilan decide to take the egg home to Eggsville, the place where all the kingdoms' eggs are laid, and hatch the giant chicken inside. The only problem is there's no such thing as a giant chicken. There are stories however, of fire breathing monsters guarding towers, and legends of great beasts roaming the sky at night. And now they seem to have brought one home, one that will surely require feeding. And what do monsters eat? Chickens of course, and lots of them! Soon, hatching the egg and dealing with the villagers will be the least of their problems. For a new arrival is imminent, one that is huge and dark and looks intent on destroying more than just a few eggs.

This second volume of Raymond Hunt's Heterogeneous Poems gives us poetic postcards celebrating the many parts of the world he has visited over the decades, from the Andes mountains of South America to the Great Wall of China, alongside evocative snapshots of Raymond's beloved English countryside. Once you delve into this delightful assortment of verse, you will be sure to find something to make you smile, or think - or maybe a bit of both.

As the title shows, it has two main subjects: WWII and Potters Bar - which is my hometown, almost but not quite a suburb of London. The global public already has extensive knowledge of WWII, yet the same cannot be said of Potters Bar. Outside Britain, there are probably no more than a few thousand people who have even heard of it. But for me it was the hub of the universe as I grew up - passing through childhood, then adolescence, eventually teetering on the brink of adulthood. Not just battles and air-raids, victories and defeats - the hard stuff of war - all that's common knowledge. But - the things we did against that ever-present background. At home, at school, as we started out in jobs. Falling in love - and out of it! In short, the way we lived our everyday lives and yes, in spite of continuous tragic realities, the fun we had - tremendous fun at times. My memories are still extremely vivid - albeit many of them a child's eye view. Read all about it!