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Geo Cameron was a practising Shamanic priest until she became ill. This account is of her meeting with the author (Ian) and of their brief love affair.Grab your copy now and be transported into a realm where spirituality, love, and resilience collide.

House of Secrets takes you on a captivating journey that delves into the depths of a mothers' hidden world where lies, manipulation and deceit converge with explosive and devastating consequences. As April begins to uncover a labyrinth of shocking secrets, she realises that she too has fallen victim to the power and control of a master manipulator.

The Pirate LegacySam Forshaw is the great, great grandson of a pirate. He doesn't know it yet but he is about to embark on the adventure of his life, because Sam has a gift!Captain Black Heart has been betrayed and murdered by his arch enemy Jake Spode, and his soul is not at rest. Every fifty years the pirate legacy allows contact with a living relative to help him find peace.Can Black Hearts ghost reach Sam and lead him to the truth and the treasure?But wait - There is another - Jake Spode! Does he have a living relative?Who will find the treasure first and lay Black Hearts soul to rest?This is the first book about the adventures of Sam Forshaw and his special gift. More adventures coming soon!

THE PLAN: DATE. MARRY. KILL. Gary Anderson is on dating apps seeking Wife Number Three.Gary Anderson has specific requirements in terms of choosing the ideal candidate as Wife Number Three after his success with the first two wives, deceased. He uses certain criteria to identify suitable women; older, plain, isolated women with money, for whom he will have no emotional attachment. Lizzie and Angela are prospective candidates. Eva Brennan is a potential third choice. A young widow with financial resources. For Gary, Eva is a diversion from The Plan as she is young, beautiful, sexy and intelligent. A teacher with a young son, surrounded by loving family and friends. For Gary to successfully implement The Plan, and move it on, Eva must die. But will Gary become emotionally attached to Eva? Ruthless, cold and motivated by money, will Gary deviate from The Plan to remain with Eva?Andy Leyton is Eva's neighbour and friend, a detective inspector with the police. Andy is suspicious of Gary and his intentions towards Eva, as Gary is evasive about his past life, and what happened to the first two wives. As Gary starts to assert his authority over Eva and her young son, Andy vows to find out more about Gary Anderson. What he finds is that Gary is a controlling and violent man who will not be stopped from getting what he wants. At least four women have died after association with Gary Anderson. Andy realises that Eva, and her child, are in grave danger and Eva must be deterred from becoming Wife Number Three.

Bobby wakes up with a start, where is everyone. He realises he is on his own for the first time in his life. He sees other birds feeding and joins them. They ignore him at first. He makes friends and explains why he is here.Cocky the leader of a gang of Sparrows confronts Bobby.The lady's presence from the big house puts the gang to flight. Bobby sets off into the big wood to find a suitable tree for a nest. All the best trees are taken. He has to lower his standards. He sets off looking at more trees further away. Bobby gets a fright from a grey 'monster'. At last he finds a suitable tree. Flying back he tells of his excitement to his new friend. He now has to work out, how do you build a nest?

Who Stole Quality?: a university campus taleQuality is a word that trips of the tongue: "please rate the quality of your experience"; "quality assurance is at the heart of our work"; "that was a quality performance". Sometimes the stakes are high: what would happen to a police force, a hospital, or a school if it was deemed to be of low quality? But what exactly is the nature of the quality which is being referred to? And what if the prevailing conception of quality began to be unravelled? The Quality Officer at a provincial university is found dead. What were the circumstances which surrounded his demise and what happened to the university in its wake?Two academics, who are lovers, find themselves at the centre of the drama; a drama which takes them on a journey beyond the university's walls, on a search to discover what is at the heart of quality.The author, Charlie Rondeau, worked in a UK university throughout the period in which this story is set.`This book cleverly marries the world of higher education intrigue, politics and wicked problems with those of the outside world and they come together beautifully. It made me smile, it made me reflect and it definitely gave me food for thought.' Jo Peat, University of Roehampton`This book is both a very good read and a deeply thoughtful critique of the use and misuse of "quality" as a concept in UK higher education'. Tony McCulloch, University College London`A satisfying, immersive, page turning mystery that also asks important questions about how we share and assess knowledge - at university but also more generally.' Professor Julie Hall, London Metropolitan University`Fascinating, this book is an engaging novel and exploration of issues in higher education combined. This sounds like it can't be achieved, yet here it is. I found myself agreeing with the protagonists' discussions throughout the story. There are passages of pure romantic charm interspersed with agonies of second guessing.' Peter Gossman, University of WorcesterAbout the authorCharlie Rondeau worked in a UK university throughout the period in which this story is set. Her first teaching job was in further education, where she taught both Sociology and Philosophy. Upon securing a university post, she began writing about the meaning and role of higher and further education in society, as well as supporting academics to enhance their knowledge and understanding of higher education pedagogy. She is now formally retired but continues to write and engage in the battle of ideas for the soul of higher education

This book is written to inspire those who feel confused, and unhappy and struggle to talk about their mental health issues. I have been that person; I have been confused about my career and personal life. It has been a challenge, but it is one that helped me to identify the help I needed to seek. Through doing a lot of harmful things to myself, none of which benefitted me but only made me feel more insecure about myself, I have now taught myself how to deal with my issues.This book is a guide to how I opened my mind to the world of possibilities, and I taught myself that it's okay to do things my way for a change.

A gripping adventure story that will keep you turning the pages.A heartwarming adventure story of kindness, hope, trust and inspiration, where history and fantasy walk hand-in-hand.Welcome to the world of pure imagination.An adventure story where five individuals are drawn together for the greater good.Strap yourself in and enjoy the ride. The clock is ticking time is running out as our heroes go in search of an antidote to save the red squirrels from extinction.The heart of the golden butterfly holds the secret, Will Charlie fulfil his date with destiny.A book to teach children the true values in life.All they have to do is join Charlie on his trip of a lifetime.A life changing adventure.

If your passion lies in the realms of spirituality, mysticism, and poetry all bundled into one, then this book is tailor-made for you. What sets it apart is not only the captivating content but also the space thoughtfully provided at the back of the book. Here, you can indulge in writing affirmations, coloring, and crafting your gratitude list. The book spans a diverse array of subjects, encompassing everything from crystals and manifestation to dowsing and meditation. It's a holistic journey that invites you to explore, reflect, and engage with various facets of the spiritual and mystical realm.

Though retired from being actively involved with football 17 years ago, Frank remains an ardent fan. He was an Essex qualified Referee for 42 years. Retiring at the age of 72. Hardly missing a weekend. Reverently applying Football's laws he had sworn to uphold. No matter the age of players. He loved what he did. For 42 years he did it well.Now 89, like most fellow Octogenarians, he lives in the past. Explains Frank Now memories are daily happenings which football fans should enjoy. So why not let them". It All Kicks Off On Sunday is Frank's third book.Like the previous two, all money from book sales will be given to SeSaw. A Leavenheath, Suffolk based small animal rescue and rehoming charity.Full of fears, tears and cheers. Being sworn at, spat at, struck by thrown missiles and once floored, It All Kicks Off On Sunday puts the whistle in your hands. It accurately reports incidents that have decidedly and dramatically changed the face of soccer. A decision taken when, in 1961 the capped wages of twenty pounds weekly, was universally scrapped.Since when and mores the pity, soccer has become awash with money. He persuaded his son to qualify and become a referee at eighteen. Sadly he resigned before the season's end. Just one of the one hundred of that season's one hundred and fifty Essex referees who qualifed that year. Frank hopes his 14 year old Grand Daughter, Millie, a newly qualified this year's referee, is determined it won't.As the end of his refereeing activities drew to a close, Frank said given the opportunity, he'd do it all again. At age 89 a rare compliment indeed. Seriously, if you enjoy a challenge, there's none better" said the retired man in the middle.

What is love? How did you experience it? And what role does it play in your life? In this book, I freed myself from fear and allowed my senses to speak to me. I found peace in doing so and realised that "with truth, we can heal". Love, family, infancy and self-discovery are the themes explored in this book. I talk about my first love, my relationship with my dad, and how I came to discover that my mother and I shared the same dream "I guess those umbilical cords tied up not just our lives but our dreams too... " This is Life Through Poetry and I hope you find truth in it.

Has Boudicca's battle site finally been found?In AD 61 Queen Boudicca led an army of over 100,000 that revolted against Rome and ransacked Camulodunum (Colchester) Londinium (London) and Verulamium (St Albans) killing everyone in their path. Thousands of people were said to have been slaughtered before her vast army was stopped by General Suetonius Paulinus and his legions. Peter takes a look at the many battle site suggestions and argues that the battle could not possibly have occurred in the midlands as some scholars suggest and argues that the battle must have taken place near to Verulamium. (St Albans)Peter Sweeney argues that the battle almost certainly took place on the Dunstable Downs in Bedfordshire, at the crossroads where Watling Street meets with the Icknield Way and just 12 miles from St Albans.In his concise book Peter opens up an interesting debate as to whether this is the actual battle field or not and invites an organised archaeological dig to be carried out to ascertain if it is indeed the place of the battle.

'Thirty-Five Years A Nurse...But I Wanted To Be A Vet!' Is a humorous collection of memoirs from Ruth Gathercole's varied and interesting career in nursing. From the early days of her nurse training in the 1980's, along with all the hilarious mishaps and endearing patients, through her years as a staff nurse on Children's Ward and beyond. Midwifery training, Neonatal Nursing, Sexual Health clinics, being a School Nurse and all the shenanigans that go with that territory! Later becoming a Specialist Nurse for Looked After Children, Ruth captures all the most memorable moments of her nursing journey, sometimes moving and heartwarming, sometimes just downright funny!

'The World According To Rube,' is book of adult fiction stories on a variety of subjects. Fantasy, crime, science fiction, drama, realism, satire, humour, and controversy. 'Live And Die In New York.' The city was a jungle, bought and paid for in blood, and riddled with corruption and crime, but it needed people like him to take out the garbage and lock up the trash. So, he turned up his collar and looked up at the sky as he strolled away. "Maybe it might rain?"Where I get my ideas, you would have to dwell into my crazy mind. My stuff can be zany and off the wall, but much of it is true. People are really like that. Many of the characters in my stories are just like you and me.I've been called wacky for my unconventional mind, but what makes life interesting is our individual thoughts and ideas. I'm like an adult version of Hans Christian Andersen, and Walter Mitty. And some of the humour may be as outrageous as Richard Pryor, and Chris Rock. So, be warned. It's not for the faint hearted. Anyway, enjoy.

Adventure Beckons as the team work hard to get themselves and their ship ready to set sail while the good weather holds.They have a mission in mind, but no real idea what it will entail, and only half a team with any experience at sea, so they need to be clever about how they prepare. They use all their skill and ingenuity but, as usual, there are other surprises in store for them, both before they set sail and after!

The Master Wizard and his apprentice grandson, Hedgie O Hog, Guided the O Hogs, a family of hedgehogs from their doomed Planet Zurkon, travelling on the solar wind in giant Magic Balloons. Their destination is a land called Foilnamuck on the planet Earth.

Life is never dull in Little Bardon, as Kelvin Brown discovers in 'I'm not one to gossip - tales from a small village'. The 32 short stories about characters living - and dying - in this small country village close to Essex Marshland paint a picture of a community from whom no secret is safe and no opportunity to gossip is missed. Each story is stand-alone, but they mostly interlink in some way. Many of the stories revolve around the pub, where drunken escapades are planned, tall tales shared, and the regulars constantly order "Pint of Old Todger and a bag of scratchings, Peggy love."

Who, or what, are the 'Dream Merchants' - a force for good, or for evil? Or perhaps a race of beings so alien to us that we cannot comprehend their purpose or motivations? Do they control our dreams, or just barter them against our desires? To what extent do dreams effect our destiny, or do the Fates decide all in the end ...?Steven J. Scott is the author of the 'Sammy Squirrel' series of children's adventure fantasies, including 'The Perilous Adventures of Sammy Squirrel' and 'The Further Adventures of Sammy Squirrel', both available from Maple Publishing.This is his first collection of short stories.

In the enchanting world of passion and redemption, Luke, a tormented Greek priest, is ensnared by the allure of Alina, a resilient Romanian beauty in a foreign land.As their destinies intertwine, Luke's heart, scarred by a turbulent past and shattered trust, beats once more with a forbidden desire he can't deny.Alina, driven by compassion and determination, seeks to mend his wounded soul. Can their love overcome the shadows of their pasts?In this spellbinding romance, secrets are unveiled, trust is rebuilt, and a love as powerful as fate itself ignites, promising an electrifying journey of passion, healing, and ultimate redemption.

A few of my experiences and exploits are not recounted. This is not through lack of interest but because some part of the incident has eluded me. For example, four of us sailed a whaler into St Brides Bay one very hot summer's day. What wind there had been died and we were becalmed. To our horror, we found there were only three oars in the whaler. Trying to row something as big as a whaler with three oars is like trying to dig a 10-acre field with three gardens spades. It took us 12 hours to return to camp whereupon we were all put on charges for being absent without leave, misappropriating a Royal Naval vessel and being sunburned. In the case of the latter, the Navy's argument is that unburn is a self-inflicted wound and is therefore an offence. We were all badly sunburned. When the first lieutenant saw us, he laughed - quite hurtfully, I considered - and dismissed the charges. The reason why the story isn't included is because, for the life of me, I can't remember where we obtained the whaler nor where we set off from or returned to. Apart from that, the voyage actually took place and should be recorded as the only time I ever went to sea. In other words, I have the distinction of being a sailor who never went to sea in a ship.

This poetry book is not just any book. It's like a mirror reflecting your feelings, a friendly companion for your thoughts, and a reminder that your experiences and emotions matter a lot in the world of poetry.Whether you really love poetry or just want to think and feel, "It's All About You" is a special collection of emotions waiting for you to explore. Get your own copy today and start a poetic journey that's all about you.

Hilarious, witty but most of all heart-warming, it's not hard to see why this book could have been a number one Sunday Times bestseller. Michael Synnott has ridden the rails, got off track and lost his train of thought. Proud parent to Nick and Aithne. Born in Dublin in 1951, a survivor of the robust education dealt out by the Irish Christian Brothers. An emigrant to the UK and to Australia and back. A career that included castration of piglets, a shiny-arsed clerk in the civil service, providing a shelter for tramps and a university teacher. This short biography is living proof that nobody is perfect!..... a big thanks to Sue Hare for proof reading and encouragement.

'Luna is a rather adventurous cat.She enjoys her exploits, there's no doubting that.'In this marvellous rhyming children's book, Luna the cat's attention is caught by something quick and mysterious that races past. Luna eagerly gives chase, but will she find out what it was that sped by? Children will be captivated by Luna the cat. This fun tale will engage early readers with its intriguing story and wonderful illustrations. Rhyme and wordplay combine for a delightful children's book. A perfect early reader book with vibrant illustrations.

Sammy and his family of red squirrels have made a home for themselves in the Great Forest - but there are many dangers ahead, and a harsh winter to survive ... Join Sammy, Mrs. Squirrel, Slippy and Snowy, as well as their old friends Felix the fox and Bramble the owl, as they encounter a whole host of creatures that dwell in the woods - and begin to unravel the secrets of the Great Forest... 'This is the second book in the Sammy Squirrel series, and continues the story which began in 'The Perilous Adventures of Sammy Squirrel', also published by Maple Publishers.'

There is a park in London, England, called Highbury Fields. This park is full of dogs and just like us, these dogs come in all shapes and sizes. Some like playing with other dogs, some prefer snuffling in the bushes, some have jobs, and some have disabilities, but all are loved by their humans. Come and meet some of these dogs that call Highbury Fields their playground.