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Wyatt starts work as a night staffer at the local Boy's Home. He hopes it may be a stepping stone to a career as a social worker. Fifteen-year-old petty offender Jai is taken to the Home after he is caught for a burglary that goes horribly wrong. Wyatt, who processes his admission, is the first staff member Jai meets. Wyatt is an accomplished musician and most nights, once the boys are in bed, he sits in the night staff office and plays the guitar. It can be heard from the dormitories and helps to keep the boys settled. Jai also plays the guitar and he is intrigued when he hears his favourite tune Shuffle Rag. He sees an opportunity to learn it. The two eventually form a bond around their shared love of music. The Boys Home is a dynamic, volatile, and challenging environment. Both Jai and Wyatt need to find their place and learn how to survive. As time passes, they experience a series of events that will significantly shape their futures.

It is fair to say that something is always happening at Santa's home; from naming day parties, experimental toys or playful and mischievous reindeer, something is always happening. Whether it's little Oscar sneaking down to Santa's fridge for an extra bowl of his magical ice cream which is sprinkled with fairy dust and seems to glow and say to Oscar, "eat me, eat me now". Then there are the tricks Rudolf gets up to so he can get a few extra carrots, Brussels sprouts, and cabbage, completely forgetting about the side effects of exceptionally smelly botty burps that lots of Brussels sprouts and cabbage give the reindeer. Then there are the mishaps in Santa's toy workshop such as when a young apprentice elf decides to put some of Santa's magic flying dust for his sleigh on a toy airplane she has made. The airplane goes on a flight around Santa's workshop, stables and home causing all sorts of trouble, particularly in Santa's kitchen where cook is in the middle of making one of Santa's favourite ice creams, raspberry ripple, where the raspberries seem to swim the ripple saying, "catch me if you can". And what about the efforts that the young elves get up to in finding out if they are in Santa's good or naughty book? And then there's the book containing all the good children's names along with the presents they have waiting for them at Christmas.

After the reading of the will at his brother's estate, only Eric Kilborn is left alive. He is arrested and charged with the murders of his relatives. The only other witness to what happened at the estate, Nick Roberts, has vanished, and the authorities only have Eric's word that such a person even exists.

Diet is one of the important facets of comprehensive approach to good health along with physical, social, emotional, and intellectual well-being. During the second half of the 20th century, we witnessed a dramatic change in our eating patterns and lifestyle aided by agricultural and industrial revolution, globalisation, and urbanisation and emergence of associated diet related chronic diseases such as obesity, coronary heart disease, hypertension, diabetes, some type of cancer, stroke, and degenerative arthritis. The science of food and nutrition is very complex. Nutrition science like many other fields of science is evolutionary and there are always conflicting research outcomes that need to be carefully evaluated. We ingest hundreds of dietary components every day and understanding various metabolic pathways and the effect of interactions of various dietary components in vivo is rather challenging. Recent advances in genetic research fostered the emergence of new disciplines such as nutrigenomics, proteomics, metabolomics, and transcriptomics which can shed light on the molecular level interaction between dietary nutrients and the genome. These technologies provide the vision for future nutrition research that may unravel how the diet/genome interactions modifies the phenotype. Food may not be the overall cure for the treatment of every possible disease, but the importance of food in both causing and relieving certain problems cannot be neglected. This is one of the most researched topics and there is a lot written about it. However, this book is probably the only text that provides up to date information on the various interrelated topics on food and nutrition that would be of interest to wider community.

As Joanna Lumley notes in her preface, Bruce Denness has always trod a precarious path between serious science and philosophical frivolity. The science reached its peak at the British Geological Survey and Newcastle University in the 1970s but even then - and certainly since - he always looked for the funny side of whatever he was involved in, which may explain why his research has seldom been taken seriously. Bruce was born in 1942 on a farm in the Isle of Wight, where he grew up. His career then took him to the mainland (or England, as it is known on the Isle of Wight) and several countries in the Caribbean, South America and the Far East before he settled back on the Island again in 1984. Experiences gained during those years have contributed to the many letters that Bruce has since had published, mainly in The Telegraph and New Scientist. Admittedly, some of them may also have been influenced by regular visits to The White Horse Inn at Whitwell, Isle of Wight for invigorating Shiraz treatment.

Most of us like the tasty yellow bananas from the supermarket. These come from warm continents, where they are grown in plantations of thousands of trees, all nurtured together. So different from their wild ancestors, who struggle to survive, living alone on tropical islands. This story tells the adventures of an original, wild banana.

Some things in life can be quite annoying at times - like flies, spiders, and mosquitoes. However, it is important to remember that every living thing is trying to make its way through life in the best way it can. We all are. Some lives are pretty tricky though. And you know, we have all annoyed someone at some point - even you have - but that doesn't mean that we are bad and deserve to be squished! This is a little story about some things which you might have experienced... and it might make you think a little differently about them. Or it might not. That is for you to decide. The best way to find out is to read this book - or ask someone kind to read it to you, maybe when you're in your bed, ready for a nice snooze. Hopefully you will enjoy the story, and sleep well.

The first four decades of my life were spent in a small country that was nested in a hostile and unstable old region, Israel. I strongly felt, enjoyed, and participated in, the revival of that country and experienced the uneasy reintegration of the returning descendants of Abraham, Issac and Jacob from the four corners of the world. I have felt the pain of the less happy residents of that reviving country. In particular, I have felt the hardship of the Mizrachi Israelis - the Jewish returnees and refugees from Arab countries. I have wished to live in a world that is not divided by religion, ethnicity and skin colour. As there is no such world, I embraced the second best - the remote, sparsely populated southern continent that has provided a home to convicts and refugees from the old world. I arrived in that continent, Australia, at almost forty years of age with an already developed strong sensitivity to ethnic-based social injustices. My tales from my land of origin and from my land of choice record interwoven personal and national memoirs of ethnically based inequalities and injustices. I wrote those tales with a hope that they will make a contribution to the moderation of the intensity of such social problems. The colour of my tales is brown - the typical colour of the skin of the Mizrachi Israelis and the colour of many members of the minority ethnic groups that live in Australia.

Mina, a Lufthansa flight attendant, and Adam, a trainee police detective, establish a loving relationship formed around an astounding story (purported to be true) that boggled police investigators and medical examiners in LA. The story investigates the legal ramifications associated with a bizarre death that was chosen as the most unusual case on record for presentation at the 25th Anniversary dinner of the American Association of Forensic Scientists. It may be difficult to envisage a growing romance within the confines of a murder mystery; however, the unusually volatile pressures and emotions that surround this case are, in fact, the perfect vehicle to exhibit the unique personalities of the involved characters. This story is sometimes bizarre and sometimes amusing and it becomes quite difficult to keep in mind that a large part of it is claimed to have really happened.

The Epic Journey is the third book of the Mangrove Sands series. It aims to inspire and educate children who for one reason or another have difficult starts in life, either by fate or disability. Based on an island in South East Queensland, Australia, five children experience many adventures and mishaps through an enchanted underwater sea world with their magical talking animal friends. A young Swedish girl has recently had her leg amputated. She struggles to accept the loss of her leg and has no interest in making new friends or attempting to walk until she meets her Enchanted Sea World friends and her life is changed forever. She starts doing things she never thought possible. She shows her friends how to make Dala horses, bake Swedish buns and join in traditional Swedish celebrations. Mangrove Sands, The Epic Journey is full of magical adventures in the Enchanted Sea World including surviving a cyclone, a pandemic, and the realm of horrors. Magical spoons, a magical sea god, a wedding, and a death will keep young minds curious and captivated. This book is full of fun, adventure, and many magical moments. It aims to provide hope and inspiration to children around the globe and encourages children to embrace, respect and learn about other cultures and languages. It further encourages children to exercise humility, love and understanding to all.

He remained a myth throughout his life - almost a horror story. To many just a rumour, and to others, UK's most feared gangster! Nobody knew him. Now it was his turn to tell his story and expose several truths regarding organised crime and corruption. But how much can he reveal - how much can we believe? A life of blood, fear and regret compiled with a search for understanding and empathy. Is he looking for forgiveness? Or does he only have a tale to tell? We've all read about villains - hard men. It has captivated us, shocked us and in some cases inspired us, but in this book, Paul Reddy looks to educate and inform us, and to a lesser extent, looks to entertain us too. The shocking story of Britain's most infamous gangster in his own words!

The Whiley family have survived a whole lot of misadventures but now that Mason is in charge of the dynasty, he is hell bent on changing their checkered past. Mason feels like there is a deep calling to move out of the early centuries and be more modern. Soon a conflict develops between him and his mom about a business decision he has to make. Val, his sister, convinces him to go with his instincts and as a result, the past converges with the present and all hell breaks loose. Will their family be able to survive the betrayal and the deception? Will love overcome their sins?

When young I often wrote stories, either to fulfil the requirements of school or for my own pleasure. At one point I joined a circle of budding writers; we never met but circulated our tales by post. This was a short-lived experience. The rather harsh criticisms dampened my enthusiasm, it would appear. Thereafter, a working life and family needs pushed the idea of writing largely out of my mind, until that light-bulb moment arrived. Like so many others, I had been playing the popular word game, Scrabble, with family and friends over many years, and more recently a similar internet-based game using a tablet. I decided that, by keeping note of the final medley of words from each game, it might be possible to write a short story utilising some of these words, which might trigger in my mind a setting, a plot or characters of a short tale. One more constraint I imposed was that each story should be no longer than one printed page. So, this I set out to do, and while not every game produced words that fired my imagination, many did. This collection of short stories is the result.

Chef Burt Oast's friend Henri Feta forgets to wash his hands. Chef Burt and the wash force team show us how to wash our hands correctly! Follow the eyeful butterfly and help remind Henri by saying, "Whoa wash your hands" every time he forgets! After you have read the story Burt and Henri invite you to play a card game that helps you remember when to wash your hands.

This enchanting story, Juliette's Web, was spun just for you. Juliette is a cute and charming spider who speaks a little French, wears adorable hats, and loves to eat chocolate beetle soufflé. If only Juliette could be more like her amazing cousin, Antionette, who spun a magnificent web at the top of the Eiffel Tower. Juliette is determined to find the perfect spot for her cozy web, and she would love to meet a friend who adores her...eight legs and all! This heartwarming story will teach you some French and fun facts about spider webs, and it will have you saying "Bonjour!" to the next spider you encounter.

Jake, a curious teenager from a small town, has a close encounter with extraterrestrial beings. However, he quickly realizes that these creatures are not friendly. Despite his efforts to convince his skeptical mother, Janine, she brushes off his claims until she witnesses the creatures herself. As danger looms, Jake and Janine embark on a perilous journey to find refuge at the hospital. But the road to safety is fraught with danger, and their fight for survival becomes more challenging than they ever imagined. With every passing moment, the threat to their lives grows more severe, and they begin to question if they will ever make it to the hospital alive. As they struggle to stay alive, Jake and Janine must face their fears and find the courage to confront the unknown. Will they be able to escape the alien threat and reach the hospital before it's too late? The answer remains uncertain as they embark on a treacherous journey into the unknown.

Roddy Roan is an intense young man who attends the prestigious Wellington Private School in the Herefordshire countryside. As the dislike of his English teacher Bill Solomons becomes an obsession of revenge, his friends slowly distance themselves from the impending carnage. Solomons turns to his brother for help and circumstances unite them in a common cause, but as each of them battle their own demons, personal tragedy strikes.Justin Kell reluctantly takes on the case of the suspicious disappearance of a city banker and quickly finds himself at the heart of a ruthless crime syndicate. It becomes a race against a time as he puts his life on the line with the stakes even higher when his personal life is turned upside down.

The tragic accidental drowning of Thomas' younger brother results in the decimation of his family. Thomas' father, unable to deal with the loss, turns to violence and alcohol, and his mother, as an attempt to extricate herself from the abuse, makes a failed attempt to kill his father, sending her to prison. Thomas spends the rest of his life attempting to assuage his guilt, as he blames himself for the death of his brother. He seeks peace initially through life in a monastery, subsequently moving to London where he meets Iris, through whom he achieves a partial healing. The story of Rivertown reflects the meaningful contrast between hardship and prosperity in which the outcome of relative coexistence within such differences may result in an appreciation of natural truth and virtue.

Old King Frederick lived in a country called Philiphia with his three children: Rosella, Snowflake, and Mary. He wanted to leave his crown in the right hands. Whoever out of his three daughters brings him the greatest treasure first will become the queen. Princess Rosella was the witch of the family. She loved: magic wands, pointy hats, cloaks, cauldrons, broomsticks, diamond mobile mirrors, and flying books. Snowflake loved: winter dresses, winter, ice-skating, snow fairies, polar bears, ice creams, and northern lights. Mary was great at painting. She was a rainbow princess. She had a rainbow magic wand, a magic paint set, a collection of colourful dresses, and a lot of friends. All three princesses imagined themselves to be the queens of the kingdom. I wonder, who will be the queen?

You're now holding the second book of The Fat Club tetralogy. John Hodge has spent some time bringing this adventure to you through Simon Rodgers. There's twists and turns along the way and the adventure for Simon is survival, he just needs to stay alive.

"They tried siege ladders last night, but we were warned and shot naphtha flares into the city. The archers kneel behind the upper rampart and, as the Lady Im'Annas, our Seer, walks past, they rise up and shoot over her head. The Parthians are too superstitious to even try to shoot at her..." The prophetess, Serah, daughter of Asher, arrives at the temple in AD 70, so does the Roman general, Pompey, but unlike him, she does not leave.

After visiting her grandmother, Mrs Wonders, Mummy and Ebony have set about making an extraordinary cat cake. Ebony had certain ideas about the cake, colour, size, and length of whiskers. After a fall from a slide during her party, knocking her two front teeth out, her teeth were lost, no one could find Ebony's teeth. They had hidden themselves and were very angry at not having the grand falling out ceremony they had planned. Ebony's mummy is Fairy Queen of All Realms. Ebony doesn't really understand any of that, she often thinks she sees a glimpse of gold above Mummy's head or hears the gentle beat of butterfly wings but isn't sure. Mummy allows Ebony to make her wish. Her BIG ORANGE WISH. The fun begins.

This book will make you think twice about everyday things such as buttons, feet, a drop of water, a pumpkin, and an old slipper. This collection of stories will bring humour to everyday things and help to build your child's imagination and help it to soar high. Follow the stories of these amazing everyday things and see their success. Your child will sleep peacefully knowing everything has a successful end.