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Jack is out on Wanstead Flats, late at night, with his telescope. There's a cry for help, some way off. He rushes over to assist, to find, to his amazement, the body of his employer. Jack phones the police. They'll sort it out, surely. But when they come, the cops confiscate his van, his telescope, and arrest him for murder. How will he get off? Who is fitting him up? Why? In prison, awaiting trial, evidence piling up against him, Jack needs help or he'll be facing twenty years in the clink.

Jack, a builder, has a job in the local cemetery making a memorial bower. His work is obstructed by the manager, whose brother runs the crematorium. The two brothers are at loggerheads, goaded by Jack's employer and the woman who runs the flower stall, all part of the same family who are major shareholders in the cemetery. It's a bad blood ménage, overseeing the business of the dead, complicated by murder with Jack as suspect and sleuth.

Die Leute fragen oft: 'Was meinte Dr. Montessori mit kosmischer Erziehung?' Susan Mayclin Stephenson hat mir nun eine einfache, aber fundierte Möglichkeit gegeben, diese Frage zu beantworten. Sie tut dies schon allein durch den Aufbau des Buchs. In der ersten Hälfte geht es um zentrale Aspekte der kindlichen Entwicklung in den verschiedenen Altersgruppen: Geburt bis 3, 3 bis 6 und 6 bis 12+ Jahre. Ich las weiter und fand meine Antwort auf "Kosmische Erziehung" für jede dieser Altersstufen. Die kosmische Erziehung ist ganz allgemein eine Hilfe dabei, dass Kinder einen Ort für sich selbst finden, an dem sie sich entwickeln und gleichzeitig die Welt zu einem besseren Ort machen können. Die Autorin geht sehr konkret auf die Beiträge jeder dieser Altersgruppen ein. Sie bietet eine Anleitung, vom Baby bis zum Jugendlichen Wege zu fördern, gute Beiträge für eine bessere Welt zu leisten. Eltern und Pädagogen würden von diesem Buch ebenso profitieren wie ich. -Rita Schaefer Zener PhD, AMI Vorschullehrer-Ausbilderin-->

A charming and uplifting story. If you're a bit of a weirdo you will love Biddy Weir' - Ian Sansom, bestselling author of The Norfolk Mystery Biddy Weir is a quirky girl. Abandoned by her mother as a baby, and with a father who's not quite equipped for the challenges of modern parenting, Biddy lives in her own little world, happy to pass her time painting by the sea and watching the birds go by. That is, until she meets Alison Flemming. Because there are a few things about Biddy that aren't normal, you see. And Alison isn't afraid to point them out to the world. All of a sudden, Biddy's quiet life is thrown into turmoil. If only there was someone to convince her that, actually, everyone's a little bit weird . . . A story of abuse and survival, of falling down and of starting again, and of one woman's battle to learn to love herself for who she is, The Lonely Life of Biddy Weir is Lesley Allen's startlingly honest debut novel. PRAISE FOR THE LONELY LIFE OF BIDDY WEIR "A wonderful debut: poignant, powerful and moving, with ripples of dark humour."Colin Bateman, author, playwright and screenwriter "What a big-hearted book this is."Lucy Caldwell, author and playwright "I'm a little bit in love with Biddy Weir. In her, Lesley Allen has created a character who is the embodiment of all our adolescent insecurities." Bernie McGill, author of The Butterfly Cabinet "Where other writers might veer into melodrama, Allen controls the tone with a masterful touch."Tara West, author of The Upside of Down "This powerful book... is an uncomfortable, yet ultimately heart-warmingly redemptive read." Sue Leonard, Irish Examiner "A stonking debut." Marie Louise Muir, BBC Arts Show "A highly impressive debut novel." Jenny Lee, Irish News Lesley Allen lives in the seaside town of Donaghadee, County Down, Northern Ireland. She is a freelance writer and communications consultant.

Rivers uses language to bring a wonderful lyrical fluidity to these poems. While they may cover fantastical themes, they are deeply rooted in the personal, reminding us that wherever we go, we take ourselves along for the ride.?Stuart Buck - E.IC of The Bear Creek GazetteThe Starlight Gallery contains poetry from different realities, our galaxy and others. In the Starlight Gallery celestial bodies play a part in the matter. These are poems of inter-dimensional beings, their place in our lives and the lives we know not about. Even our placement is called into question. Who are we really, only visitors?

Now famous, a former New York cop turned PI finds himself helpless as Broadway actors get murdered for no apparent reason. NYPD detectives are equally baffled until the private eye's stepdaughter teams up with a Broadway make-up artist to go underground to reveal a mobster's plan to corrupt Broadway unions and control the Great White Way.

Rife with zombies, ghosts, witches and vampires, the Monster Club vows to save their town and its people from the monsters that lurk in the shadows... and the movies. Ten-year-old Mollie is the leader of Ravenwood's Monster Club. Along with her four best friends, they keep the town safe from the monsters that lurk in the shadows and hide under the bed. Every Saturday, the Monster Club spend their day watching monster movies at the local cinema. But this Saturday turns into carnage when the monsters begin to step out of the movies and terrorise Ravenwood and its residents.It's up to the Monster Club to find out what's happened, to save their town and to save the movies!

Questo è un libro per i più piccoli, che impareranno a conoscere i bufali e si addormenteranno sognando un bufalo che vola. All'interno ci sono anche pagine da colorare e l'opportunitá di inventare un dialogo con i personaggi.Mi chiamo Daniel Joseph Callegari, sono un artista e un papà. Ho iniziato a scrivere storie, quando mio figlio disegnava e insieme davamo vita ai personaggi.

Come share in Maisey's adventurous days, Her goofy and silly and mischievous ways.She's always got something important to do.You'll find you want to tag along too!Terri S. Lee was born and raised in the Waikato. She is the mother of two lovely daughters, Jade and Katie, and recently became grandmother to a beautiful baby girl named Flora. She currently lives in the rural North Island with her youngest daughter and a menagerie of pets, where she enjoys working close to the land whenever she's not working on her next book.Ms Lee was inspired to start writing by her love of reading to her own daughters as they grew, combined with witnessing the positive impact that stories could have on the health and wellbeing of young minds. When her youngest daughter, Katie, was dealing with a long-term childhood illness, stories were the best way to take her mind off the pain. They let her relax for a while, laugh, and indulge her imagination in silly adventures when her body wasn't strong enough to join in.Later, she discovered that illustrating was also fun and rewarding, so Ms Lee embarked on a mad adventure of her own: To make her stories available for other families to enjoy.The Maisey Daise stories are her first venture into the world of children's literature. They follow the antics of a mischievous little girl named Maisey as she learns, plays, and explores the world around her, illustrated by colourful, hand-drawn artwork and vivid storytelling.

A Heartwarming Bedtime Adventure for Kids!Introduce your little ones to The Sheep Who Followed A Bee, a beautifully illustrated storybook that sparks joy, teaches kindness, and reminds children of the boundless love that always guides us home. Perfectly crafted for story books for kids ages 3-5 and story books for toddlers 1-3, this delightful tale takes young readers on a journey of faith, curiosity, and love.Whether it's bedtime stories for kids or an engaging daytime read, this baby story book is ideal for calming little hearts while building cherished family moments. Young readers ages 5-7 will also enjoy this visually captivating and reassuring adventure.Key Features: A comforting and easy-to-follow storyline, ideal for kids story books collections.Beautiful, full-color illustrations to capture the imagination of young readers.A meaningful and faith-driven message of love, hope, and belonging.Perfect for bedtime or quiet time storytelling.What's Inside: An adventurous story that teaches the importance of faith and trust.Engaging moments where children will relate to the curious and playful lamb.A heartwarming rescue and celebration that highlights the love of a shepherd.Bonus pages with scripture and fun facts for added learning.The Sheep Who Followed A Bee is a must-have for parents looking for story books for kids ages 3-5, bedtime stories for kids, and story books for toddlers 1-3. It's a comforting and inspiring addition to any storytime routine that children will cherish for years to come.Order now to create lasting story time memories with your child!

I gave him my innocence and my virtue. I gave him my love and my hate. Is there anything left to give? Angelo Russo came like a storm into my life and left destruction in his trail. The man who hates me beyond measure is the man who put a ring on my finger and gave me his name. My husband is my worst enemy. There's nothing left to salvage from the wreckage of our lives. He married me to destroy me, and he did an outstanding job. He took my innocence and my virtue. I gave him my love and my hate. And just when I think there's nothing else to give, I realize how wrong I am. What Angelo wants most is the promise of life I carry inside my body. When he's taken that last piece of me, he'll crush me with a smile on his beautiful face and wipe my existence from his memory forever.

Evie My misguided heart is going to cost me my business. Once upon a time, I fell for the wrong man, and realized too late he was screwing my wallet rather than me. He's gone and I'm done with giving anyone my heart. But when my best guy friend gets into a chest thumping contest with a tattooed hottie, and they want me to be the tie-breaking vote about which of them is bigger and better... How's a girl supposed to say no to that? Especially when they're each promising an exciting 'climax' for me to judge? Two problems: First, I have to look Gage in the eye every day after, and tell myself we're just friends. Second, it turns out Sawyer is a big city billionaire here to buy me out of my small town family hardware store. Worse, they're both keeping things from me. The kind of things people in a small town love to gossip about. The kind of things that wreck hearts. It's a good thing I know better than to give mine away again, right?

This is one woman's story on the universal quest for belonging, and the power of human resilience in finding meaning on the journey. This is a story of courage, self-discovery, and meaning-making. In these pages, readers will find a reflection of their own journey, as they navigate the delicate tension of multiple truths coexisting and finding themselves in between all the spaces to which they belong.Roselle's migration to Canada as a young adolescent would yield a profound bifurcation of her very identity: too Indian for the new place, and over time, too Canadian to be fully Indian again. By the time she is 23, she yearns to belong fully to one place, and in vain has attempted to sever her ties to the parts of herself that are rooted in the old country, all the things that make her bad and unbelonged, paradoxically less than and too much. When she is faced with the loss of connection to her beloved Papa - a symbol for the rupture of her connection from her roots - Roselle is compelled to face her grief through a journey of self-discovery and mending.In this odyssey that spans a decade, Roselle (re)connects with her roots, finding meaning and her sense of belonging. This is a story of love and self-reclamation, where each step echoes the resilience of a heartbeat. Through each return to the embrace of her ancestral soil, Roselle uncovers new layers of herself, delicately peeling away the scars of old wounds. She is the bridge between two worlds.As a woman who lives in the space between here and there, then and now, herself and the world, Roselle explores the tension of spaces in which multiple truths can coexist, where histories collide, and generations connect. With bracing honesty and vulnerability reminiscent of Roxane Gay's Hunger and Charlotte Gill's Almost Brown, Roselle explores the life experiences that have shaped who she is in the world. The Ordinary Turned Precious brings readers along on Roselle's journey of emerging, not as a fragmented being torn between two worlds, but as something precious woven with the golden threads of what it means to know who you are, and where you come from: to know where you belong.

Liam is always looking for an adventure. As the day starts he's all excited for a day full of discovering. But when the weather, Mum and even bedtime get in the way, Liam has to get inventive. Despite everything, he is determined to have his favourite adventures. A book that speaks of resilience and seeing always the best in every situation.

I hate Galaxy 6781. HATE it!One last job. The bounty of a lifetime.It wasn't supposed to end with me on a slave planet and my entire crew dead. So, when the chance to escape presented itself, I took it. Had I known more about my fellow escapee, I might have reconsidered.When Grantham, crowned prince of Ditali, tried giving me some schpiel about how the universe has chosen us to be together, as in together 'together', I shot that theory down stat. I mean, I'm not even into males. Except...now he says he's dying. Dying in the sense that because one handsome bounty hunter rejected our so-called 'fating', he's literally wasting away before my eyes.Sad, but what do I care? We're strangers.The debris field we're approaching can kiss my backside, right along with my lack of flight skills because as much as I'm not into males, I'm not ready to die. They'd better throw me a parade when we get to his planet. Galaxy 6781, I really, really, really hate you.An M/M, scifi, romantic comedy

An American engineer finds himself in Arabia in Wesley's WWII novel. Hank Simmons journeys from San Francisco to Dhahran as the Allies are landing in Normandy: they can't win the war without petroleum from a starving desert kingdom. Hank's mission: help the Arabian American Oil Company build its first refinery and run its new marine terminal. An OSS agent helps Hank recruit construction workers in the fallen capital of Italian East Africa and pay their families in provinces under Nazi control. But living conditions in the segregated encampments at Ras Tanura worsen as the fighting in Europe is coming to an end. Hank is caught in an escalating series of conflicts between the Arabs, Italians, and Americans: the objectives of the stakeholders are as merciless as the war itself. A fascinating, multi-faceted novel about a forgotten chapter in the history of the most powerful oil-producing kingdom in the Persian Gulf. Early Praise for Concessions and Betrayals: "The story of the Italians in the Saudi oil patch has long needed to be told. Trapped far from home and forced to live in squalor, they nevertheless were essential to the development of the Saudi oil industry. Even readers who know Aramco's early history will learn a lot from this book's fascinating narrative" -Thomas W. Lippman, author of Crude Oil, Crude Money "A stunning achievement: William Wesley has given us not just a riveting, page-turning novel full of character and color, but also the richest and most complete historical account yet of the fateful birth of the U.S.-Saudi alliance and the post-World War II world petroleum order." Hugh Wilford, author of America's Great Game "A sweeping WWII tale set in a harsh, forbidding, beautiful landscape, William Wesley's account of the collaboration between American oil interests and the nascent Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is nothing less than epic. To build a marine terminal on the Persian Gulf that could refine and export only a few years after the discovery of the greatest oil field on the planet demanded an international team of geologists, drillers, engineers, architects, oil men, laborers, and of course, politicians. This is their story, a story on the grandest scale, exhilarating and surprising at every turn. The innovations needed to surmount the staggering challenge; the cultural clashes and quirks; the cast of many, many thousands speaking different languages; a founding king, a dying president, a young man from California with a gal waiting back home - it's all here - human, heroic, and hugely engrossing." -Lynn Stegner, author of For All the Obvious Reasons "The author's prose is simple but effective...in this exposition-heavy novel that often reads more like a memoir. Even so, the book provides a rare window into the birth of one of the 20th century's most fascinating and impactful industries...a flawed but fascinating novel." -- Kirkus Reviews

"Dear African Parent" is a heartfelt and insightful guide tailored specifically for African parents navigating the unique challenges of supporting their teenagers. Drawing from personal experiences and a deep understanding of African culture, this book offers invaluable insights into fostering a nurturing environment that promotes faith, creativity, and social responsibility in adolescents.Explore the intricate dynamics between parents and teens, uncovering the keys to open communication, mutual respect, and understanding. Learn to create a loving and supportive space that allows teens to flourish while maintaining a strong connection to their cultural heritage.Delve into the historical context of parenting styles, understanding their roots, and embracing a modern approach that encourages positive growth. This book isn't just about parenting; it's a celebration of African diversity and a call to build stronger bonds between generations."Dear African Parent" serves as a comprehensive resource, providing actionable advice and practical strategies to help parents guide their teens through the complexities of adolescence. Embrace this journey with renewed confidence, empathy, and a deeper understanding of the vital role parents play in shaping their children's futures.

Timeless Terror is part three in the Sparrow's Tears book series, in which the nurse and the green beret find themselves battling international terrorists who are being funded by a ghost from the past with Nazi gold.

Come share in Maisey's adventurous days, Her goofy and silly and mischievous ways.She's always got something important to do.You'll find you want to tag along too!Terri S. Lee was born and raised in the Waikato. She is the mother of two lovely daughters, Jade and Katie, and recently became grandmother to a beautiful baby girl named Flora. She currently lives in the rural North Island with her youngest daughter and a menagerie of pets, where she enjoys working close to the land whenever she's not working on her next book.Ms Lee was inspired to start writing by her love of reading to her own daughters as they grew, combined with witnessing the positive impact that stories could have on the health and wellbeing of young minds. When her youngest daughter, Katie, was dealing with a long-term childhood illness, stories were the best way to take her mind off the pain. They let her relax for a while, laugh, and indulge her imagination in silly adventures when her body wasn't strong enough to join in.Later, she discovered that illustrating was also fun and rewarding, so Ms Lee embarked on a mad adventure of her own: To make her stories available for other families to enjoy.The Maisey Daise stories are her first venture into the world of children's literature. They follow the antics of a mischievous little girl named Maisey as she learns, plays, and explores the world around her, illustrated by colourful, hand-drawn artwork and vivid storytelling.

Out of the blue, Mia finds herself in cold and snowy surroundings where a most dangerous enemy, from a previous encounter, notices her and swears to take his revenge. Their renewed confrontation explodes into a fight for her and her friends' survival. Can Mia and her friends survive his wicked attacks, and prevent him from damaging the world?

'Words Through A Soul' is a book about the journey every human makes, knowingly or unknowingly, from darkness to light, from naivety to mastery, 'A Fool's Journey'.

Dive into the whirlwind world of love, laughter, and life lessons in "The Pursuit of Love and Other Disasters," a candid and witty memoir by Effie Tsergas. Far more than a series of romantic misadventures, this memoir is a heartfelt exploration of the quest for 'The One'. From dating the irresistible bad boy to navigating the complexities of online dating, Effie shares her heartfelt and often humorous experiences with the men she thought were her soulmates, or rather, as she puts it, the many 'true loves' that graced her life. Effie doesn't shy away from the cold hard truths she discovered along the way, and she takes accountability for the role she played in her dating debacles. Each chapter unveils a new so-called prince charming, from the disillusionment with 'The Politician' to the absurdities of dating 'The Bed Farter' and the deceit of 'The Con Artist'. These stories are more than mere anecdotes; they are reflections of how our upbringing, ancestral history, and past traumas shape our present in the quest for love. "The Pursuit of Love and Other Disasters" is an invitation to reflect on your own love life, to laugh at the universal follies of dating, and to perhaps find solace in the shared absurdities of looking for love. It's a book for anyone who has loved, lost, and dared to laugh about it. Join Effie as she takes you through a roller coaster of emotions and experiences, leading to the ultimate revelation in her final chapter: "I Found The One!" Whether you're still searching for your special someone, or simply enjoy a good tale of romantic misadventures, this memoir is a testament to the enduring hope and humor that guides us through the chaos of dating. So, buckle up and enjoy the ride through "The Pursuit of Love and Other Disasters"! "There have been many soul mates, many 'true loves' as it were, and many, many times, where I believed that he (whoever he happened to be at the moment) was The One. My intention is to share some of those stories for everyone still searching for that special person to call your One. Perhaps this book will cause you to search your soul, reflect, and inspire you to make different choices or, at the very least, gain a better understanding of how your upbringing, ancestral history and your past experiences have affected your 'here and now.' This is my hope." - Effie Tsergas

In the remote shadows of an isolated, wooded wonder, a camera shutter distills the silence with menacing clicks, capturing the remnants of a small, tragic plane crash. It seems impossible-this secluded, timeless place harboring a hidden observer, stealing glimpses of the wreckage. But, is it? Introducing Tess Kincaid-a humble, reticent professional golfer whose newfound success has thrust her into the glaring national spotlight, and, more ominously, into the obsessive focus of a disturbed photographer.Tess's journey is one where suspense intertwines with the dark. She finds herself grappling with harrowing accidents and sinister shadows, all within the scope of a lurking telephoto lens. But there's more-when a seemingly benign phone call draws Tess and Eddie Spinozza into the heart of Phoenix, they anticipate a tranquil escape. Instead, they spiral into a whirlwind of unforeseeable and unstoppable events, where chase ensues upon chase, and life teeters on the edge of death.The Omen of the Crow is not merely a reading experience; it's an escapade, blending romance and suspense with compelling characters in a seamless flow. It's an ideal companion for those cozy, rainy afternoons, where hot chocolate-or a glass of wine-is in hand, and the anticipation of drama turns every page. This tale is a harmonious balance of refreshing narrative and nail-biting suspense, making it a perfect gift for the avid readers in your life.

In Jude Randazzo's electrifying thriller, What You Don't Know Can Kill You, Tess Kincaid and Eddie Spinozza find themselves plunged into a whirlwind of peril and mystery, drawn by a seemingly innocuous phone call. Anticipating a tranquil journey to Phoenix to aid a friend, they instead find themselves ensnared in a tempest of danger and intrigue, where each twist catapults them deeper into a relentless three-day ordeal.Randazzo weaves a tantalizing tapestry of suspense, action, and unexpected humor, creating a relentless page-turner that binds you to the very end. The meticulous detailing and exploration of human nature and spur-of-the-moment choices create a rich, immersive experience. The characters, brimming with life, draw you into a vivid world where every interaction feels profoundly real.

Welcome to Amarthia, where lions, tigers, and bears roam the city streets, and nobody bats an eye. But civilization is only fur-deep, and beneath the surface lies a world few know exists, filled with intrigue, deception...and monsters. Only the agents of the Tiger's Stripe stand between the ordinary world and those who would throw it into chaos. An ancient horror has surfaced in the arid city of Kairran. The Tiger's Stripe sends in their Hunters, agents specially trained to kill the monsters before the deadly truth behind them is revealed. But the secret may already be out. Assad Alabwaq, one of Kairran's vicious crime lords, has heard rumours of the beasts and believes they would make a fine addition to his brutal gladiator games. And it appears he isn't working alone. However, everything falls apart when a political assassination throws the region into chaos, and the Hunters discover they aren't the only ones on Alabwaq's trail. Sedric Barnes, a journalist from the nation of Locke, seeks to expose the crime lord and force an uninterested public to realize the threat on their doorstep. Little does Barnes know that the strange birthmark on his arm is more than a curiosity, and he is about to enter a world of cloaks, daggers, and creatures of nightmare thousands of years old. This revised edition of Mark of the Tiger's Stripe contains altered material from the original version. Most changes were minor, and done to fix errors and provide better characterization. However, they are still changed from the original, and it is my hope that previous readers think of them for the better.

See what's happening at Christmas in Coyote Ridge with never-before-seen characters who are proving that the holidays are even better when they're naughty.Reilly Jameson has had a crush on her older brother's best friend for as long as she can remember. This year, she's decided to put it all on the line and see if she can give Brady McCord a nudge in the right direction. She intends to show him that despite the age difference, they can be really good together.Donovan Jameson has shrugged off his attraction to his little sister's best friend for quite some time because Tate Riggs is not his type. But for some reason, he can't shake it anymore. When Tate calls him sweetie, Donovan wants nothing more than to dominate the younger man and show him just how sweet they can be together.This is a full-length holiday romance with HEAs for two separate couples. Since their lives are so intertwined, it seemed more fun to let it play out side by side.

In Confession of Faith, written just two years before his blessed repose, St. Nikodemos the Hagiorite offers a personal response to his critics and accusers - a personal apologia written also on behalf of his brother Kollyvades. Defending the truth and the canonical order of the Church, he addresses such issues as the meaning of kollyva, the proper time for the celebration of Memorial Services, the special prerogatives due to Sunday, the theology of the divine Eucharist and the frequency of Holy Communion. Moreover, one is brought face to face with this great and holy personality, seeing him not only as a Saint and great Father of the Church, but as a sympathetic and honorable man full of love for his fellow Christians, especially for his enemies.

Pinot Noir River spent his entire adult life trying to avoid the drama his family always managed to get caught up in. The secrets, half-truths, and downright lies nearly destroyed his parents, his siblings, and the family winery. Everyone is back working at The River Winery for the first time in years, and things are going smoothly. Hell, he's even getting along with all his brothers and sisters. Everything is perfect. That is until a deadly discovery is unearthed in the vineyards, bringing an unwanted investigation and a sexy investigator who thinks he and the rest of his family know more than they are letting on.Tamsyn Tuttle is no stranger to the River family, Pinot Noir, or their secrets, including the one involving her mother's disappearance. Rumors had surfaced about an affair between her mother and Carter. A vicious verbal fight between Weezer and Tamsyn's mother the day before she vanished has haunted Tamsyn for years. Now that her mother's remains have been found, and on the River property, Tamsyn will stop at nothing to find the answers.Her only problem is that she will have to break the heart of the only man she's ever loved.