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Light Behind the Shadows is a collection of poems that will touch most people who read them, for they deal with many aspects of life as we know it. Each poem is well-made and imaginative but not hard to read. Susan Skinner is not afraid to face many difficult subjects and fundamental thoughts that face us all. There is often a sense of hope and light in many of these poems that will possibly give people courage in their own experiences. These poems each have their own individual rhythm that suits the theme they are dealing with. Susan has always been convinced that there should be music and rhythm in poetry because those two attributes have made us mentally dance ever since we were taught nursery rhymes and responded to them unselfconsciously when we were very little. Poetry is for enjoyment and those quiet moments in a busy life.

In a distant far off country in The Used to Be Wild West, there is a ruler called The Kumeer. Not a particularly nice person, he shouts a lot, he doesn't consider the people who work for him and he is generally disliked by his subjects. One day he meets a Leopine. A ferocious-looking animal, with a heart of gold and very concerned about right and wrong. He confronts the Kumeer and threatens to do all sorts of nasty things to him if he doesn't change his ways. The Kumeer, so scared of the Leopine, immediately becomes a caring considerate ruler, and finds out, surprisingly, that he much prefers his new way of life to his previous one. A story that shows that all people deserve consideration and respect no matter who, or what they are.

This is the true story of an elite Navy medical team in a secret mission to save an isolated tribe from extinction. During the year of 2008, the Brazilian Government sent the Navy hospital ship Oswaldo Cruz to the heart of the Amazonian forest, the intent was to locate and make contact with the female leader of the Korubo tribe, and discover the reason for the massive numbers of deaths of those individuals, who were possibly infected by an unknown disease. This book will take you into a real heart of darkness adventure, through this history, which is narrated from the standpoint of Chief Medical Officer Lieutenant Callia. You will travel aboard a Brazilian warship into uncharted rivers, will make the first contact with unknown tribes, fight river pirates and tropical diseases, survive the sinking of your boat and finally meet the mythic Korubo tribe, led by the fearless female warrior Maya, and her three husbands. In a world deeply shaken by Covid and at the edge of a global war, this narrative takes us to a situation which proves that centenary conflicts may be solved through humanity, that science can defeat diseases, and that the love for the next one may change the world. And perhaps, at the end of this book, you may find yourself repeating the endless mantra of the Oswaldo Cruz crew members: Health wherever there is life!

Jimbo and Bobbins are field mice from the local park who seem to have a knack for getting themselves into trouble. Bobbins is Jimbo's sister and loves to go on adventures and often talks Jimbo into going with her. There are lots of times when he wishes he hadn't.

In a time in the not-too-distant future, where mankind had all-but-used-up the earth's fuels and commodities and people's living standards had plummeted back to more than a century ago, comes a story of one man's fight for survival. Danny Pruitt was an ordinary family man trying to eke out a living in the harshest of times but when a visit from overzealous police turned deadly, Danny's life was turned upside down. With no choice but to escape corrupt authorities, he flees to the nearby mountains and soon finds an unlikely haven in the forest. With a bounty on his head and trying to elude his relentless pursuers, he embarks on a journey of love, mateship, betrayal, tragedy, murder, infidelity and revenge whilst fighting his inner torment and whatever nature's fury can throw at him. Will he fulfil his quest to reunite with his cherished wife and two young sons and find freedom at his northern tropical property named Heaven, or will the deeds of his committed sins condemn him to Hell?

There is something peculiar about Morten and the people who called this place home. Each of the six tribes is protected by their own arcane religion and ordained gift. A threat from overseas threatens to swallow Morten whole. When the Xanthari tribe loses one of their elite commanders, Xianni, to the enemy, their foundations are shaken as they are forced to form an unlikely alliance with the Dahlia tribe to protect themselves from the impending threat of war. Despite their extensive history of odium and reprisal the forces are compelled to unite. Xander, a high ranking official of the Xanthari clan and Xianni's lover, must overcome his grief and lead the Xantharis alongside Xana, Xianni's best friend, who fills her boots in more than one way. Betrayal and adultery shake the foundations of the alliance and the commanders of both tribes find themselves each fighting their own battle. A Xanthari relic - four pieces of parchment - become the object of pursuit of the allies and enemies alike as they fight to the death.

Harry Larsen's boyhood in post-war Sydney is marred by the death of his Danish father. With the loss of their breadwinner, Harry and his mother move to a new life in the country in New South Wales. He takes with them an old biscuit tin containing letters and items left by his father. The letters, in a language he cannot understand, and the words 'For redder' levelled in anger at his father, become posers that the Harry seeks to solve. The adult Harry learns of his mother's death while employed as an engineer on a copper mine on the island of Bouganville, a mine that is increasingly opposed by the islanders. Returning to Australia for his mother's funeral he decides to give up his life as an engineer and go to Denmark to find the truth of his father's wartime activities; to his resistance to the German occupation of his country. For Harry it is a journey of discovery to find the family that he has not known and, ultimately, to love. "A debut novel of a boy raised in Sydney to the adult who seeks to find the truth of his father's participation in resistance to German occupied Denmark."

Alfred, the pigeon, is shy, quiet, and not adventurous at all. He feels safe in the comfort of the only home he has ever known, a busy airport terminal in New York City. He would be happy if he never had to leave. Sonia, on the other hand, is a carefree songbird from the Midwest. She feels trapped in her small town and wants nothing more than to move to The Big Apple and become a Broadway star! They are an unlikely pair for sure. Yet, as fate would have it, these two love birds meet and change each other's lives in unimaginable ways!

Here is scientific and historical evidence that shows that carbon dioxide is not the villain in climate change. The science is simple but thorough and easy to read and easy to understand in this short monograph. It makes a fascinating read even for the less scientifically experienced reader and should supply anyone with plenty of subject matter for any debate on this controversial topic. Do you feel guilty about your carbon footprint? Well, you don't need to. This book will alleviate that guilty feeling and perhaps allow you to feel happy about the carbon dioxide you breathe out. Carbon dioxide is not a pollutant but is a necessary resource for life on the earth.

In 2015, Aaron Statham - a very successful marathon runner in the past - goes missing on his wedding day. The police are convinced that the young man has disappeared of his own free will and close the inquiry. Only his fiancée Lisa doesn't believe that Aaron is capable of betraying her, she is convinced that something horrible has happened to him. A year later, having exhausted all other means, she turns to the small "H&W private investigation agency", run by an eccentric 62-year-old Lady Arina Holroyd and her junior partner Luke Weir, to find out the truth. The case of the missing marathoner is not as straightforward as it seems at first glance, nor how it is dealt with by the police. It turns out to be a much more complex and increasingly dangerous murder investigation. The nearer Arina and Luke get to the bottom of it, the more obstacles they meet on their way. The killer is clever and heartless, he removes anybody who gets in his way, he doesn't leave any trace behind. One after another the key witnesses are murdered or disappear without a trace. The killer is exceptionally smart, he covers up his tracks well and, like a shark, he is approaching from the deep gloom ready for the next merciless attack.

Katie was a very special dog. She was rescued from the streets of County Durham and entered the lives of a couple. She was with them for some 14 years through thick and thin. She was their companion and friend and the love she gave was returned in full measure. She had adventures at home and on holiday. Katie often went for a run with other dogs and made lots of friends, canine and human. Katie loved car rides, knowing she was off on another adventure. She loved the beach, with the water lapping her paws and the breeze riffling her ears. She loved her garden. There were life's emergencies, too, with accidents, injuries, and loss. Her owner began to keep a diary of Katie's life, showing the richness of her experience and the bond that can form between humans and dogs. This diary forms the basis of this book, a must for all dog lovers.

Her dad was waiting with tea in a cup. "Today is your day, Carol." Carol's adventures don't start off as planned, but does she have the friends to make the journey worthwhile? Read on to find out in this charmingly illustrated book for children.

I have only known since 2012, but I am the illegitimate child of Bobby Moore, the captain of the 1966 World Cup winning football team. I went from living an exceptionally happy and privileged childhood to one of detachment, hurt, and misery. My world was completely turned upside down and I deeply missed my former life and my family. I made the most of my life by focusing energy and attention on my education and the sports in which I participated, which helped me relieve the tension. I enjoyed my freedoms as I grew older and made a life for myself. I have never really wanted anything, but I now feel, after six decades, the need for recognition, acknowledgement, and closure in my life.

This colourful alphabet book is for early learners to discover the sounds of the Kiswahili language alphabet through fun illustrations. The illustrations are attractive to young learners and are easily traceable objects that the learners can identify in their day-to-day activities. Perfect for learners to remember the sounds of the alphabet through objects they see every day. Learners will enjoy the colourful illustrations as they learn new words.

Michael's world crumbled the week after his honeymoon; his wife was murdered, his best friend betrayed him, and in his line of work, no trust meant death. With no one to trust, Michael lived in peaceful solitude, till a stranger stumbled into his home and led him to the truth behind his wife's murder. Chased by those who murdered her parents for reasons she couldn't explain, Abigail found shelter in the house of a stranger, unbeknownst to her, she had just stumbled into the lion's den. Could he love her and his late wife together? Could he forgive her connection with the death of his wife? Did they ever have a chance at all? Life gives us chances, it's our choice to make use of them, or hold on to the past...

This book follows the character Achraf as he travels through a strange and mysterious world inspired by real events happening in our own world. As he navigates this unknown place, he must break free from the constraints that weigh down his soul and mind and question everything around him in order to understand the truth. Along the way, the reader is invited to join Achraf on this journey and be cautious not to become unprepared. It is unclear if this world is a maze, vortex, magic manuscript, or map, but it is certain that once you enter, there is no going back. The ultimate question remains: who knows the truth and how can it be known? The book also encourages readers to think critically about the theories and ideas presented in the real world and to approach them with a patient and honest exploratory spirit.

Lion and Mouse are friends. Good friends. They do everything together. Well, almost everything. They don't go to the toilet together because that would be silly. One day Mouse makes an enormous sandwich, a yummy sandwich. Will she share it with her friend Lion?

'Love you, love me,' she grinned, 'Jess, remember to have your head in the stars and your feet firmly on the ground.' 'And dance in the rain.' Jess, Crystal and Sophie had been friends since primary school but becoming a teenager brings its own challenges as the girls soon discover. At an age when life offers more opportunities and with it self-doubt and insecurities, Jess and her friends navigate the school social, an out-of-control party, underage drinking and family dynamics whilst trying to make sense of growing up. Throw in Steve, the mysterious charismatic new student that sells drugs that cure headaches, Vincent, the perfect date and Jake, a persistently annoying guy, and life becomes more interesting. Will they individually find the courage to ask for help as they deal with bothersome boys, self-harm, anxiety, confusion and overwhelming conditions? Or will they together discover through friendship, family and first love that no one is perfect?

"Watch out for dancing dinosaurs, they love to bop around, they'll disco till it's time for bed and move to any sound." Did you know that dinosaurs love music and dancing? Have you ever been to a dinosaur disco? Find out what happens at a dinosaur dance-off and how well dinosaurs move and groove. See them posing and trying out new moves to see who is the best. Join in with the rhyming text and meet some new friends, those who love dancing, and those a little scared to try. This book will have you talking about the pictures and the characters and it will make you want to get up and dance!

"It seemed, at the time, back on the 29th of July 1996, that the newspapers' black, thick and bold headlines were screaming - you could almost hear the foul cries. Talkback radio programmes didn't discuss any other topic but that one and the TV networks - ALL TV networks - were working around the clock, sending their best reporters, trying to outdo each other: crews from around the globe - even from the USSR - assembled in Beijing, China's capital, and in Seoul, the capital of South Korea. Switzerland was in shock - after all, the Schmidt family members were Swiss citizens and held Swiss passports..." This is how Uri J Palti begins his amazing novel - a delicate love story well-spiced with ingenious and unbelievable spying. From the first chapter to the last, you won't be able to put Dream Is Another Word for Hope down, eager to find out how the story develops and how it ends...

When Natalie's mum was diagnosed with Alzheimer's at the age of just 54, she didn't realise the devastation it was going to cause and the changes she was going to face. She faced numerous challenges; from memory loss, incontinence, confusion and accusations to paranoia, relationship breakdowns, a loss of physical capabilities and being sectioned. Her journey with her mum was anything but easy and she reveals her struggles and challenges when faced with caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's. This book is a real eye opener but also very informative for those facing an Alzheimer's diagnosis. One Tear at a Time will most certainly make you understand the heartache caused by Alzheimer's and the devastating consequences it has on family and friends. It aims to raise awareness, help people understand and inform those who need answers about their journey after their loved one is given a diagnosis of Alzheimer's. Follow Natalie's journey from early symptoms, diagnosis and the heartache she endured while caring for her mum. Join the emotional rollercoaster and brace yourself for this tear-jerking page turner.

In Reach for Your Star, the author takes readers on a journey through life using the art of poetry. With pieces that range from humorous to serious, these poems capture the many facets of the human experience and the ways in which we express ourselves. Whether through the arts, sports, academics, charity work, or dedication to a cause, we all seek out paths that allow us to be our authentic selves. This collection of poetry is a celebration of the unique journey that each of us embarks on as we strive to reach for our own star.

Can you remember the last time you cried? Life can take many directions. Each path leads to a different result. Which one you choose is determined by the previous path. How do we decide which path to take? Linda's paths could have been determined from her birth, her upbringing or the tears that flowed from her falls and tumbles or the joys and jubilations. This is the true story about Mazie, who demonstrates that no matter what life throws at you, there is always another door to walk through, another path to follow. She shows that strength and willpower can turn any bad experience around and that no matter how hard, sometimes it's just best to walk away. Linda's successes were through pure fight and determination. Her courage allowed her to see through her horrific childhood, her traumatic motherhood and her final moments with her true love. Follow Linda's paths entwined with pure emotion. Which path would you have taken? How many tears would you have shed?

When Gwin is persuaded to try her hand at live-action roleplay she quickly discovers that the character she has created, Thaddeus, has a life of his own, and through him Gwin experiences the incredible, complex and intricate world of Empire. Thaddeus's world is beguiling, beautiful, violent, and dangerous, and the young warrior becomes entangled in a deadly conspiracy of power, passion, and betrayal.

Selena's life was turned upside down after finding out that her boyfriend of ten years has cheated and he is having a baby with another woman. Her trust was broken, her heart torn to pieces, and her future which was planned out disappeared. She fell into depression closing herself off from love. One day her ex walks into her café with a pregnant woman he introduced as his fiancée, shattering her emotions once again. He was with her for ten years, and he never once proposed marriage, yet after knowing this woman for less than a year he was willing to marry her. To cheer her up, her friends took her to a nightclub, where she met Liam. He was handsome and charming. After a few drinks, she found herself naked in bed with Mr Handsome with no recollection of what had happened. The question was, would Liam gain the trust of Selena? Will she reject him or give him a chance to prove he is worthy of her love?

Ant Sugar is an inquisitive little ant. He loves adventures, especially if they involve sugar! He lives with his ant family in the depths of a forest. Every day brings a sweet new adventure! What excitement and dangers lie in store for our brave little ant?

A Concrete Bridge on Wooden Pillars is a collection of opinions and wishes presenting how the African rural masses, who are the largest economic contributors, think how their rural problems can be resolved politically, socially and economically. It is a culmination of the author's early experiences of rural living. As a young boy he wonders why young men have to be hunted down by tax police in order to pay tax. He is intrigued and troubled by issues surrounding tax and the many difficulties of rural living, including poverty, hunger and conflicts. The author ascribes all these problems to the destruction of rural environment that has been enhanced by incompatible models of rural habitation with changed demographic and economic models. He suggests neglect of the rural by successive governments whose erroneous policies have resulted in skewing of resources towards the cities and their exportation are to blame. He also argues that this has been made worse by continued use of carbon copies of western governance systems that provoke adverse political and social issues that create the environment not conducive to investment. The author suggests that African governments need to develop adaptive governance systems and tap the eager and willing human resource that is desperate to escape poverty in order to achieve credible development.