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"Because it has lived life to its fullest, the driedpampas grass still looks so beautiful"Mitsuo AidaThis collection of poems, their stories and pictures, is an account of my travel through Japan's central island, Honshu, with a backpack and at age 70.It is our good fortune that a few times in our lives wonderful experiences do happen. For me, the time I spent travelling in Japan was one of those rare, wonderful experiences. Staying in beautiful homes and having every moment of every day filled with kindness and happiness was a beautiful gift to my memory.I travelled to Japan with the unknowingness of an older stranger and returned with a shawl made of beauty which will remain wrapped around me forever.Some of the poems are accompanied by their translation into Japanese by Aoi Matsushima. These translations are as a thank you to the individuals who made these poems happen.

Five years have passed and Allie Hart, our leggy, dark-haired super model and daughter to the viper Tory is now 21 years old and at the top of her game in her career in New York City. She's been in love, traveled, and has grown from a naïve girl to a stunning, successful, and complicated woman. Allie's surprising calculated maneuvers are just one element of this matured woman, but although she looks and feels all grown up, she can still make mistakes and her selfish and bratty adolescent choices lead her into moments of vulnerability. Dominique, James, Raph - well they're still in the picture, but just how much is to be determined as Allie continues on her quest to find her true womanly powers for better or for worse. She secretly desires all three of her delicious past lovers, but who is the biggest player in the game of Allie's life?Opening all hell and heaven, Allie Hart becomes a super novae and finds herself, not because she wants to, but because she has to. Big bad NYC has a new Allie in town. Watch out everyone, Tory's got competition! Who does Allie end up with? Is it the right choice? This sexual, feline powerhouse is going to take you down some twists and turns and let you in on all of the glorious fun she's been up to. The apple doesn't fall far from the tree, or at least that's what she's been told. Look out for "Unzipped Twenty-six" - Coming soon!

This anthology of short stories offers a whirlwind exploration of moral quandaries, professional dilemmas, love, and loss interwoven through the lives of a diverse range of individuals populating The Wild Atlantic Way. Tied by landscape, each narrative captures the distinctive identity of various counties, unseen by a mere glance at the map.Spanning nine uniquely diverse counties along Ireland's majestic coastline, these stories confront the human condition through gripping real-life challenges. They delve into the extraordinary resilience and personalities of their inhabitants, shaped by their landscapes and heritage, often encountering twists of fate that induce both uproarious laughter and profound heartbreak.

We are creative organisms, pattern-seeking learning machines; the only thing that stops us is how we use our minds.The ideas in this book will spark your creativity and demonstrate the techniques used.It is beholden upon us to think bigger, better, and more creatively. We cannot fix the mess in the world by using the same thinking that created it.

In Your Financial GPS: The Easier Path to a Wealthy Life, Ben Chapman, a seasoned financial expert, takes readers on a transformative journey to discover the power of investing in oneself. Drawing parallels between financial planning and personal growth, Ben unveils the concept of a 'Financial GPS' - a tool that helps guide individuals toward their desired destinations in life, whatever "traffic jams" or "road blocks" may appear down the road, this provides useful "shortcuts" to readers to help them stay on track.With a wealth of knowledge spanning psychology, philosophy, and finance planning, the book explores the 'why' behind our financial decisions, revealing the common threads that connect us all. Through relatable stories and practical insights, readers learn to navigate life's crossroads with confidence, making informed choices that lead to personal and financial success. Navigating life's catalyst moments across a 100 year life, this book is a roadmap for those seeking clarity, simplicity, and a brighter future.

LacySince the age of eight I have been told there was something wrong with me. There must be because I have no friends except James who has always looked out for me although I don't know why. There is something special about James being around him makes me feel at home if only things were different!JamesI have admired Lacy for years she has an inner strength that she doesn't realise that she has and one day I am determined to ask her out... I know that when I ask her out, she will question and second guess everything but one day we will be a couple.

In a kingdom that has lost its way, at a time when there are few bright things left to stop the carriage for, a young woman jumps out of a window and blazes an unexpected trail. Breaking out of the palace she's been shackled to by a dark curse, the last remaining heir to the throne, Red Felian, has days to remove a voodoo anklet that has begun to leech away her life. Determined not to die before tasting mead, seeing the sights of the land she is due to inherit, and discovering what happened to her missing parents, this princess isn't about to let anything get in her way - not even an army of guards, a sadistic son of a lawyer, a floating wood of amorous tree toads or or her growing curiosity for Robbie, a knavish Man of the Road. But at death's door, there's only so much a girl can do alone ...

The true story of The Boat That Rocked. This is the thrilling journey of radio icon, Roger Day, as he sails through the waves of legendary stations like Radio Caroline and Radio Luxembourg. From touring with The Beach Boys to interviewing music legends like Elton John and Meatloaf, immerse yourself in the captivating tale of rock 'n' roll history.