"Be careful who you trust... things are not always as they seem." Marcus Churchill is a bright, fit and handsome young man with a strong sense of justice and fair play. He lives in a world where truth and social order are the norm, and where deception and crime are simply beyond his comprehension. That was until, one day, a lie provokes a sequence of events that expose just how imperfect and fragile his ordered society really is. In this fast-moving action adventure, filled with subtle twists and turns, romance, humour and even corruption and war, Marcus's mundane and tidy life is turned into a struggle for survival - not just his own survival, but also the survival of his world. God's Children will grip you from start to finish. However, to the 'philosophers' among us, this story might be read as an exploration of the challenging topic of how society treats its minority and hard-to-understand groups, wrapping issues of race, colour, disability and political correctness into the storyline in a subtle and totally novel, yet highly entertaining way.
Scotland and Ireland both have an abundance of breathtaking scenery and a multitude of authentic history. I grew to adulthood within this mystical wonderous landscape soused with myths and legends of strange creatures that haunted these almost long forgotten locations. Some stories have credence whilst others fire the imagination. I enjoyed writing this story, it reminded me of a childhood filled with adventure and wonder growing up in a loving farming community in absolute freedom. These mystical places still exist, my childhood friends and I had them as our playground. I hope my tale of adventure and Celtic myth will fire your imagination, for in this modern world we need escapism.
'This is Jeffrey Lamont's fourth book of poetry' following on from the success of his previous publications; Ulster Catharsis, Brochan Burn and Shared Futures.
Music tells stories. Musical stories entertain and stimulate in moments of boredom, they offer solace in times of despair, they create solidarity in times of loneliness, they liberate the imagination and open up visions of a better future. Musical stories also become parts of our personal life narratives that sustain feed us. This book is about the stories that music tells and the beauty and emotional power of these stories.This book is about the stories that music tells and the beauty and emotional power of these stories. When successful, these stories can provide dazzling insights into the lives that we lead, with its joys and sufferings, its reversals, its errors, deceptions and self-deceptions.This book offers a panorama of musical stories linked to pieces of classical music that have long fascinated the author, including operas, symphonies, song-cycles and chamber music. A close reading of these stories shows how profoundly music can affect and change the listeners: how it celebrates the triumphs of the human spirit, opening windows into our own unconscious minds, helping us to better understand ourselves, our fellow human beings, politics, religion, leadership, sex, difference, love, death and every other major aspect of human life.Critical acclaim:Imagine a friend who loved music, and who would keep saying interesting things about the music they loved. Their taste is not the same as yours, but their comments and stories make you want to listen to some of their favourite music, and also give you a different appreciation of the music that you love. Then imagine that this friend's interesting comments were grounded in hours and years of intense listening, that they had an unusual perspective to bring to the party (music as story), and that they said it all with grace and eloquence, and with the light touch of a gossip column. That is what this book is like. Enjoy it, and have your streaming device ready to explore! - David Sims, Storyteller, Musician, Emeritus Professor of Organizational Behaviour City University, In a world where commerce dictates the Arts, it is a joy to read this book , written with love and deep understanding as a heartfelt response to real music by my friend Yiannis, a fellow traveller in search of musical truth! - Bruno Schrecker (cellist with the Allegri String Quartet 1968-1999)'This is a book for music lovers' says Yiannis Gabriel. The notion of love is crucial here. Academic musicology, however useful and insightful, rarely if ever, touches on the subjective experience of listening to music. But to believe that music is an objective experience, which can be adequately explained in scientific (or quasi-scientific) terms, or reduced to a socio-political epiphenomenon, is an illusion - comforting to some perhaps, but deadly when it comes to the individual's experience of discovering and learning to love a musical work. As with all things that matter to us, we try to make sense of music, not through factual analysis, but by weaving stories in our imaginations. This is both an intensely creative and an intensely personal experience. As the philosopher Ernst Bloch put it, 'When we listen to music, what we really hear is ourselves.' Yiannis Gabriel's book is a highly personal account of his experience of music: of the stories it has told to him and of the life-experiences in which those stories have played a very positive part. Far from being solipsistic or self-indulgent, far from telling us what we should hear when we listen to music, it invites us to follow his example and find stories and meanings of our own within the musical works he loves best. These are those for whom, in Nietzsche's famous phrase, 'Without music, life would be a mistake'. On reading this book, the conclusion we reach is that, with music's help, life is not a mistake, but a creative adventure. - Stephen Johnson, composer, author, musicologistThis is a wonderful book about music. Yiannis Gabriel's depth of knowledge and the infectious enthusiasm he has for the music he loves radiates through every chapter. He makes you think about your own responses to music you already know, and he is also a willing guide to music that may be less familiar. He has listened carefully to more music than most of us, both joyfully and seriously. Read the book, listen to the music, go for a walk. You will feel better for it. - Nigel Beaham-Powell, Composer and Subject Leader in Commercial Music, Bath Spa UniversityFrom the golden age of western classical listening, Gabriel's eloquent voice reminds us how moving classical music can be. - Daniel Leech-Wilkinson, Emeritus Professor of Music, King's College London
After the flood 7Charybdis, part of After The Flood, is a volume with related stories dealing with what happens on the mainland parallel to the dramas on the coasts and at sea and, the characters involved in them. The story lines are kind of a puzzle and require a good memory. Toward the end, the two main lines melt together and, forge the last part of this section, preparing the reader for the conclusion of the epic: "e;The Boat People."e;CWCarlos Wiggen also wrote:"e;Kant and the Barbarians"e;"e;Philosophy at Gunpoint"e;"e;The Nazil Grail"e;"e;The Spine of Western Culture"e;"e;Doctot Todt"e;"e;The Girl from the Faraway Land"e;"e;The Nemesius People"e;"e;APOS"e;"e;The Falkenberg Run"e;"e;Life In The Times Of Perdition"e;
'Becoming and Unbecoming Bond' is a life-long journey. Involving, learning from real-life experiences, challenging the world (as it is), especially the wise-guys; also taking risks, as well as staying alive. If you can't manage that, then you can't become Bond, or anything! That doesn't mean, I have spent my life looking for trouble, there's enough of that without looking for more. But it does mean, that if it comes looking for you, you have to do a 'Hamlet', "e;To take arms against a sea of troubles, and by opposing end them."e;
"e;Where are we?"e; Funeesha asked, looking around in disbelief. "e;Funtartica,"e; the Fun Queen replied. "e;The home of the Funearians."e;At that moment, Funeesha's attention turned towards two children and an adult running towards them. "e;Funeesha! Funeesha!"e; One of them was yelling. As they got closer, she saw it was Nayfun. "e;Nayfun!"e; she screamed and ran towards him. They hugged each other and both jumped around with excitement. As she jumped, her eyes caught a glimpse of the adult standing with them. Funeesha gasped, stunned by what she saw. She froze and gazed in astonishment. "e;Grandad!"e; she screamed and leapt towards him. He picked her up, wrapped his arms around her tightly, and spun around several times, as tears filled both their eyes. "e;I've missed hugging you so much,"e; she said. "e;I am always with you, Funeesha,"e; said Grandad, as he comforted her. They stood holding each other for a moment with no words-- just tears of joy.
The author sets out the life and history of his 4 grand parents with their family ties, illustrated by photos. This is followed by his autobiography about his humble but proud beginnings with a full life, but not without its complica-tions. Despite having a medical career he was not afraid to get his hands dirty and always did everything himself with DIY skills that he learned from his father. He preferred rural environments, having been brought up on a smallholding, he later acquired his own. When he came to England he chose a country town, away from all the hustle and bustle. Read all about his full, interesting and conflicted life in this book.
Funeesha got on the trainer's back and he swam towards the dolphins. The trainer held onto the fin of each dolphin with each hand. Slowly, the dolphins swam around the pool, carrying Funeesha and the trainer along with them. Round and round the pool they went, picking up speed as they swam along. Soon, they were going as fast as a speed boat. "e;I love this!"e; yelled Funeesha. "e;This is so much fun. I never want this to end."e;After a few minutes, the dolphins carried them back to where the Fun Queen was standing. The trainer lifted Funeesha onto the side of the pool. "e;Did you have fun?"e; asked the Fun Queen. "e;Fun?!"e; replied Funeesha. "e;That was absolutely Fun-tastic,"e; she exclaimed, as they laughed with joy.
'The Prince of Thorns' is a collection of poems about the fictional land of Luciforious. Xenophon, the main character and rightful heir to the throne, tries to bring peace to the kingdom and end the tyrannical reign of his reckless uncle King Salazar, who usurped the throne from Xenophon's father. But to what lengths will the impostor King Salazar go in order to keep his nephew Xenophon away from the throne?
Written by Chris Batten an international CEO and founder of the Rainmakers Club. The author is on a quest to change the world for the start-Up and Micro businesses by introducing his tried and tested success model called ' The 7C's of Why.' This unique model is focused on 7 elements that need to be present in every business, not just present they need to be in complete balance too. The 7C's are - Cadence, Clarity, Communication, Control, Cash Construction and Collaboration. In the book the author points out in a no nonsense style that success will come from the choice the reader will make, they can choose how they feel and deal with issues, they can choose who they align themselves to, they can choose to win, they can choose to create a business capable of exceptional and sustainable results. The choices made by the small business and the mindset they maintain can be made that much simpler by following the 7C's of Why. A model for development deigned by the author during his career as a CEO and business adviser. This book will give the reader all they need to set them on the right course for true success. The book also encourages the Reader to take part in a support program designed to accompany the book, giving the reader an even better chance of producing sustainable and exceptional results. The book has been designed to stand alone too with multiple exercise as part of the content and an open invitation for the reader to share their results with the author. The book will take the reader through all the key elements and give them all they need to build a strong business. It starts by focusing on the misleading information about business failure and the causes, and provides an alternate view that can and will change how the reader thinks about their business. The book challenges the reader to establish high quality principles and create a vivid vision for the future, but unlike main-stream businesses the book encourages a new way of thinking to establish a tangible advantage. Based on proven principles and referencing the works of Napoleon Hill and Earl Nightingale this book is suitable reading, giving great value to the over 6 million UK businesses and the significant US market too. The book also opens the door for follow on books for each of the individual 'C' words as part of a series.
A story of piracy and political intrigue from Africa to Whitehall. Two young people get drawn into a multi-million pound piracy operation while on their honeymoon cruise. They see too much and so the hunt begins. They have allies in high places. They also have enemies who know their every move. When Belle is kidnapped, will Felix be able to reach her before it's too late?Who can they trust at Whitehall?
The teachings of Thoth can help you connect to truth and express it in all your activities and thoughts. This book contains two hundred teachings to help you create a space of truth and peace in you, purify from distortion and illusion. It is time to connect to your true self and become creator of your own life. You may also want to purchase Pantheon of Aeterna's first book, Fountain Source of High Wisdom: Sacred Book of Thoth.
After Jesus''s death, when the disciples were hiding in fear of arrest, they gathered to celebrate the feast of Pentecost, together with Jesus''s mother, Mary. What followed was an event that would change their lives and alter the course of Christianity forever.The Power of Pentecost, the Power in Our Hands presents the rich history of the Christian church and the many heresies that have plagued the faith, attempting to destroy it. It examines those who defended the faith in its early years and considers the great gift instituted at the Last Supper, the altar call of love. The study also explores Pentecost, an explosive event that awakened the disciples and allowed them to perform miracles, marking the start of a church that flourished despite persecution. Author Joe L. Caruana also shares testimony about the spiritual experiences that brough him back to the church with a new dynamism. This study reminds us of the truth about several important relevant subjects and seeks to reveal the factors that have made the Catholic Church great and enduring over the centuries.
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