Dionysian pessimism: a love of fate, going through life with unbridled joy, finding beauty in even the most brutal parts of life. Following Nietzsche's call for an unconditional love of life and an appreciation for its aesthetic value, these poems are an attempt at finding the beauty in all life has to offer, and an effort at embracing even its most painful moments. With themes of hedonism, religion and Greek mythology, this collection is in its essence a love letter to life and fate's barbarity.
This delightful and imaginative diary is narrated by Douglas, a dog who embarks on a narrowboat journey with his human 'pets'. Douglas recounts his adventures from his unique canine perspective, bringing humor and whimsy to the tale. Written in engaging diary format, Douglas shares daily events of the journey in his own words. His creative descriptions - referring to the narrowboat as his 'long-kennel', the car as his 'short-kennel', lifts as 'magic cupboards', and more - add a fun touch. As an observant narrator, Douglas provides thoughtful insights into the people and places encountered along the way, while also delighting in simple pleasures like walks, playing ball, and goose droppings. Douglas' affectionate bond with his Pets shines through. Enhanced by a map and illustrations, Douglas chronicles the English countryside and villages along the winding canals and rivers. This creative and charming travelogue will appeal to dog lovers, canal boat enthusiasts, or anyone who enjoys a heartwarming tale of adventure and friendship. Douglas is a captivating guide on this 500-mile narrowboat voyage around the Pennine Ring.
While living as a lad in Nigeria, Malcolm meets and interacts with a host of different animals. There's the ever-loyal African Bush dog, Poucher, who becomes an integral part of the family and surviving a savage attack by a wild animal goes on to save his mother's life: Polly, the parrot, who always kept a beady eye on him: the baby Patas monkey, hand-reared when abandoned by its mother: the camel of a visiting trader with a sore toe: the desperate attempt by his father to operate on a gored ostrich at the local zoo: and many more adventures. These exciting encounters illustrate how they help to fuel Malcolm's passion for such animals and form the basis of his lifelong love of them. Readers will be enthralled to share his experiences.
In Parvon Zin Koban Hunter Book 2: Return of the Anunnaki, the ancient promise of the Anunnaki looms large - their prophesied return to the Adamu, the beings they crafted, has come to pass. However, the sight that greets them sparks divine ire. The Adamu, once compliant subjects, have diverged from their intended path, embracing rebellion over subservience. Faced with this insubordination, the Anunnaki's verdict is absolute and merciless: the eradication of their wayward creations. As the Anunnaki's disdain for defiance knows no bounds, they are prepared to extinguish the rogue Adamu without exception. A cosmic conflict looms, and the fate of an entire species hangs in the balance.
In a world where the realms of medicine and Divine healing often seem at odds, Be Healed, Be Whole bridges the gap with grace and understanding. The author, wielding dual expertise as both a seasoned medical practitioner and a devout Christian pastor, weaves together the clinical precision of the doctor's surgery with the spiritual sanctuary of the pastor's prayer room. This harmonious blend offers a fresh perspective on healing.Be Healed, Be Whole invites readers to embark on a transformative journey towards healing and wholeness, illuminating a path that acknowledges both physical ailments and mental anguish. The book serves as a beacon of support for those ensnared in suffering, offering solace to the bereaved and a wellspring of hope for all. It proclaims the promise of a future unfettered by illness and the shadow of death - a prospect truly wondrous to behold.Engage with this book with an open heart and mind to unlock your own healing potential. Then, step forward to extend that healing touch to others. Embrace the call to read Be Healed, Be Whole, discovering the profound connections between body, mind, and spirit.
Straddled over two continents with a range of vivid characters, In Every Season celebrates the enduring power of love. An inventive novella for modern times, it is by turns tragic, funny, and deftly unpredictable. A pithy book with insightful dialogue, In Every Season extols the courage of women fighting back after adversity. Following a period of turmoil, Perdy uses her hard-won journalistic prowess to propel herself forward. Readers mindful of the pressures heaped on young people will relish her heroic journey to independence. Infused with social realism, the touching novella weaves together a series of emotive stories. Plunged into the murky world of crime, Perdy draws strength from Rocco, her eternal soulmate who guides her from afar. After the dark days of estrangement, Perdy begins to form close relationships with those around her. When she returns home, the thrall of nature and an encounter with an old friend pull her in a new direction. Only one thing remains certain for Perdy: in every season of her life, Rocco will be part of her.
Not many boys have to go in search of their missing father, but Billy Winter does. Billy steals aboard a cargo ship heading north to Alaska where his father was last seen. On the ship he is befriended by Sergeant Le Bulle, an off-duty Alaskan state trooper. In Alaska they set off on sleds pulled by huskies and meet Amka, an Inuit woman who is searching for her son who has also gone missing. The three decide to work together to solve the mystery of the missing men. But why is someone trying to kill them all? And why do Sergeant Le Bulle and Amka abandon Billy? Very few could survive alone in Alaska but Billy Winter must. This is his story.
Middle school seems like a fight to survive for most students. There's a sense of freedom, a sense of fear, and a sense of resentment stemming from trying to navigate a world that seems to want to tear them apart. Teachers seem to be oozing with resentment, blinded by their drive to make students more like them.Vic and Flo are two besties on the verge of the biggest test of their young lives as a spirit week assembly turns deadly when students are attacked by zombified teachers. They find themselves embarking on a pass-fail test to escape and find answers.Along the way they meet more young survivors: C.J, Connor, Izzy, and Leanne. As they travel together piecing together clues hidden in their survival stories, one thing becomes clear: zombies aren't their only obstacle.As they travel in search of supplies and somewhere to call home, they push to find answers about the hordes. What makes the zombies blind? Why do they all look like they're sweating? How does the infection spread?The one question they can't answer is: what started it all?
Captain Joe Kidd, a skilled investigator, is assigned a mysterious mission by the World Space Exploration Agency (WSEA). A puzzling circle of light has appeared in the sky, and Joe must uncover its cause and the ramifications it may have. Assembling a handpicked crew, he embarks on a perilous journey, facing challenges both in space and back on Earth. Meanwhile, Nari, a young woman who has led a sheltered life, is about to uncover a web of deceit that puts her in grave danger. As she navigates this treacherous path, all she longs for is safety and a sense of belonging. When their worlds unexpectedly collide, Joe and Nari find themselves in an unfamiliar land, surrounded by enigmatic individuals. Together, they must learn to adapt, trust each other, and unravel the mysteries that bind their fates.
Rita, a voice actor admired for her resilience and beauty, navigates life's complexities despite her severe blindness. In the bustling heart of New York City, she prepares to grace the runway in a prestigious fashion show, a stark contrast to her tranquil love for the ocean's embrace. As her life's next chapter beckons aboard a transatlantic cruise, Rita faces a cascade of introspection and unanswered questions. Is Eleanor, her confidante, truly the ally she seems? Can Rita reinvent herself to fulfil the yearnings within? Will the Atlantic's vast waters offer solace or merely reflect her deepest contemplations? Amidst nature's serenity and the vibrant cacophony of cities like Copenhagen and New York, Rita seeks the essence of human connection, intimacy, and the true meaning of friendship through the lens of her blindness. As she contemplates the nature of kindness and the miracles of life, Rita's journey is punctuated by moments of profound significance. With each meaningful encounter, she explores the depth of human kindness she both offers and deserves.
Many of us imagine and dream of visiting Mars without the slightest understanding of what life there would be like. In this novel, a young Martian creature, Elan, who looks exactly like us, comes from Mars to learn about our civilization and to teach us about his own. In this intriguing science fiction tale, Elan regales us with fascinating stories about life on Mars, where advanced technology and a superior lifestyle leave us yearning to know more. As Elan demonstrates his extraordinary capabilities and highly developed skills, we become entranced by his presence. Not only is he intelligent, handsome, and romantic, but his generosity is unparalleled. However, a single encounter involving a marijuana cigarette reveals his true intentions and the real reason behind his visit to our planet. Join Elan on this thought-provoking and eye-opening adventure that will challenge your perceptions of life beyond Earth and leave you questioning the possibilities that lie within the red planet. Elan the Martian is a science fiction novel that will take you on an unforgettable ride through the stars and into the heart of an alien civilization.
Mark Wyles fell hard as a policeman, demoted, and sent to the isolated Hawker Station on the fringe of South Australia's Flinders Ranges. However, a missing person creates a surprising opportunity to regain detective status when he and rookie policewoman Katherine Cooper follow a trail of disappearances from outback Hawker to Adelaide. The unlikely pair make a formidable team and unearth a plot involving a network of Communist sympathisers seeking intelligence about British missile tests at Woomera. However, to prevent the intelligence from escaping to the USSR, they must stop a ruthless killer. "Blue Streak ticks all the boxes of suspense." Krystyna Duszniak, Lost Histories.
Teeny-tiny Evaleena dreams of twirling as a ballerina, despite her big dreams being matched only by her equally large feet. However, she faces an unexpected challenge in the form of her ballet teacher, Madame Bartelle, whose unkind words threaten to dampen her spirits. Will Evaleena allow Madame Bartelle's harsh critique to derail her dreams?Embark on a journey with Evaleena as she learns the value of stepping forward with confidence, embracing her unique qualities. Crafted with playful rhyme and a rhythmic beat, this tale is a delight to read aloud, time and time again. It's a whimsical yet empowering story, delivering a potent message: 'Be what you want to be.'The illustrations of the ballet teacher Madame Bartelle will make you laugh!
From the late fifties to the present-day, Harriet's story is one of bereavement and loss, and how she lives through them to a fulfilled and happy old age. Losing her brother and then her father at a young age, she is obliged to run the family farm and consequently does not pursue the career she might have had. She gives up ideas of studying History of Art at university and accepts the loss of opportunity as she resigns herself to following her mother's advice to be happy being 'just a wife and mother.' She settles into a contented marriage to steady Sam and as times change them and their lives, she expresses her love of beauty and colour in designing gardens. Harriet never relinquishes her love of art and when time allows, she begins to study Medieval painting, specialising in the early Italian Renaissance. She escapes into a world of lapis lazuli blue, aquamarine, cerulean, cobalt blue, and azure. And here she finds a guide in James who is so knowledgeable, so charming and so attractive... Thus, Harriet moves from the lost idyllic rural landscapes of her youth to the fantasy 'hortus conclusus' of medieval Madonnas. And beside her is James, party to this beautiful fantasy.
Have you ever felt adrift, living a life that doesn't seem to belong to you, ensnared by choices you didn't make? Catherine Carell was on the brink of surrendering to that feeling when an unexpected chance rekindled her determination, propelling her into the orbit of Jackson Hunter, a movie star whose life appears to have it all. But appearances can be deceiving. As the lines between professionalism and desire blur, and their connection deepens, a secret Catherine harbours threatens to emerge. In a world where reality and pretence intertwine, how long can she keep her secret hidden? And when the truth finally comes to light, will it have the power to shatter everything they believed in? This story navigates the complexities of love, identity, and the weight of secrets, posing the question: Is the truth enough to set them free, or is it a harbinger of ruin?
Keep your eyes open. Life can be a rollercoaster, but it's always an adventure! From car beds to tents, pain to padded pants, middle-aged housewife to a traveling Panda... there are many roads to travel, sights to see, and adventures to be had. Do you need to seek them out or simply fall into them? What adventure awaits around the next corner or across Europe? The only real limitations are those you place on yourself, so live each day to the fullest and revel in every moment; memories are what we leave behind. #The Travelling Panda is a story of plans gone awry, unexpected escapades, and finding the extraordinary in the everyday. Join Panda and be inspired to uncover your next adventure... or recognize that it's already happening! After all, it's your road, but where will it take you?
The Universe can be a curious place, often confounding to ordinary minds. But not to Silicent Fogg's brilliant mathematical brain. As a magical mathematician, he thrives on the Universe's befuddlements, claiming he can calculate everything out with his own special brand of magical math. So when Mr. P wakes convinced the whole Universe is out of whack, Silicent jumps at the chance to take the case and raise money to buy his granddaughter a new dress. Now he just needs to factor every possible outcome in a lopsided battle where success is, at best, improbable. Cue a silly vengeance scheme, the Universe's most ruthless assassins, giant killer butterflies, a train heist, a rabbit costume, and a storyline too absurd to be anything but real. Well, real in the sense that it's likely implausible, if you catch my drift.
Children in Congo are digging rare earth minerals and ore for weapons, mobile phones and electric cars held at gunpoint by child soldiers. Millions of people have been killed in Congo because they live in resource-rich areas. 'Rape is a weapon of war' says Congolese Dr Denis Mukwege, winner of the Nobel Peace Prize. Erik Luyts, a commodities trader based in Geneva, travels to Congo because the Chinese are becoming too competitive. His wife Pauline at Doctors Without Borders warns him against it. Erik decides to do something about the terrible abuses, but can't prevent that his hidden past is catching up with him. PRAISE FOR VAN CAMPEN: 'May I call you the Dutch John le Carré' Alphonse Muambi, Congolese Journalist. 'I must say, this is an exciting book.' Pim van Galen, Journalist at Dutch Public Television (NOS). 'We may be able to stop the bleeding, but not the bullets.' Cecile Dehopre, Doctors without Borders, Amsterdam. 'Van Campen makes people aware and confronts them with child labour, working conditions and conflict minerals in Congo's current mining industry.' Bas van Abel, founder of Fairphone. 'This book is a revelation, after you read it, you will never mindlessly make use of a mobile phone!' Charles den Tex, thriller writer.
This is not just a poetry book. It's a tender guide, a timeless embrace crafted for young women navigating the complexities of adulthood. Elegantly written, prepare yourself for a soul-stirring journey through the beautiful truths and challenging realities of femininity. Lessons for Little Me is a poetic sanctuary and invaluable companion on the path of womanhood. She offers solace and strength, but demands honesty and openness - inviting readers to fearlessly feel, and submerge themselves in the raw, emotional terrain of each chapter. From the poignant echoes of heartache to the nuanced art of falling in love with yourself, this book lays bare the emotional landscape of being a woman.
Were you beguiled by searching for the cunningly hidden words in sentences in the first book in this series? Here is another opportunity to search for words in Jane Austen-themed sentences. It is not your usual wordsearch book but something quite different. Each group of ten sentences is supported by an information text designed for newcomers but equally informative for devotees of Jane Austen. There could be new information for the knowledgeable or even an invitation to look at Jane Austen in a new way.
Midnight Train from Georgia chronicles the incredible rise of Gladys Knight and the Pips from their origins singing in a small Atlanta church to their induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. When two families' destinies intertwine at Mt. Moriah Baptist Church, they discover the extraordinary musical talents of their children. Young cousins William Guest, Eleanor Guest, Gladys Knight, Brenda Knight, and Bubba Knight unite their heavenly vocals to form The Pips gospel choir. We follow William Guest from his formative years in Atlanta, where his love of music is kindled by evenings listening to his family perform rhythmic gospel songs on their porch. The Pips' journey takes them from these humble back-porch jam sessions to struggle and sacrifice on the road to stardom. With faith, fortitude and William's grandmother's lessons to guide them, the group overcomes adversity through the transcendent power of their music. Midnight Train from Georgia is an inspiring tale about the bonds of family, church and music. It's a story of poverty to fortune, innocence to experience, and childhood friendship growing into Hall of Fame synergy. Their sweet harmonies touched millions over decades, but it all started with kids finding their voices in a small Georgia choir.
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