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A text message dated March 21, 2016 from Laurie, author Peter Anthony’s granddaughter, age 27, reads, “I read the Memoirs [now Woggers Pig] from start to end, It’s excellent, such a great account of life at that time! The rumblings and reality of impending war, with some delightfully amusing writings of your experiences, a few tears and some laugh out loud. X.”        <P><P>One may wonder what the book title Woggers Pig has to do with the contents. It is but one of the delightful tales the book contains, all the tales and yarns and episodes are perfectly true. Wonder no longer what the tales are about as the secret is at this moment in your own hands.  <P><P>About the Author<P><P>Peter Anthony’s brother Derek sadly passed along in August 2014 at age 88. At the Thanksgiving service after the funeral, a reading was given describing how Derek had served the community so well. Sitting next to Peter was his grandson Alex, whom he nudged and whispered, “What the curate was reading I had actually written.” It was part of the text of the story that Peter had sent at some time to Derek.  Approaching the curate afterwards, he said he had read the work completely and found it to be very good and that the work should be published. The document has had no alteration or additions since the incident, and remains the same as it was written in the year 2000. RoseDog Books has been good enough to allow the written original to remain pristine.        <P><P>Now 87, Peter has been waiting for the opportunity to share the experience of life of children and adults during this interwar period. It was unique and so far removed from modernity, it is difficult to believe.  

So much in the life of Jenny Chapman seemed against her. She has written about her life from the age of three to her present age of 74 years. She was born in the hardships of the Second World War. At the age of three, her father started to abuse her sexually.    <P><P>Chapman was also brought up in a strict religion. She was not allowed to mix with others outside of this religion. This meant that she had no friends at school, or later, at college. Without a friend for most of her life, she was bullied unmercifully at school. She was admitted to psychiatric hospitals with deep depression, an eating disorder, and as a suicide risk.    <P><P>Chapman’s grandfather and father were both bipolar. This was detected in Chapman herself from a very early age. This became a battle throughout her life, and is something she will always live with. Her mother was extremely overweight. From an early age, Chapman became very aware of her size and how she looked in comparison to other girls. It was at college – because of a remark from a lecturer – that she developed Anorexia Nervosa.    <P><P>Chapman became a teacher. As a teacher, she empathized with her pupils that were emotionally hurt or scarred as she had been, and gave of her time to see them through their troubles.    <P><P>Despite all, Chapman persevered through life, never giving up and always striving for her best.  Achieving this, she went on to gain the freedom she always longed for as a child. She is living a happy and free life with so much pleasure. She has her friends and a loyal cat.    <P><P>She can only say never give up and always aim high. <P><P>About the Author<P><P>Author Jenny Chapman lives in the large village known as Buckhurst Hill in the county of Essex, in England. She has lived there all her life. She always has the company of her cat. She is an avid animal lover.    <P><P>Against all the odds, Chapman studied P. E and Art at college and passed top in her year. She went on to teach in a secondary school. She loves art and craft and spends hours tending her garden. She has joined a health club and swims weekly.    <P><P>Chapman has now found freedom in every way and enjoys life to the full, with her many friends. 

Following an almost fatal car crash, George, a sixty-nine-year-old psychiatrist, is convalescing at his son’s home in the English countryside. Being very much a ‘city boy’ at heart, George is dreading the boredom he foresees as inevitable in such rural surroundings.    <P><P> In the event, boredom turns out to be the least of his worries.  Initially, he fears that the strange happenings manifesting around him may be the result of his head injuries, but finally has to concede that the weird and terrifying phenomena may actually have a ‘supernatural’ origin.  As a life-long sceptic and realist, this is not a welcome conclusion!         <P><P>But, struggle against that acceptance as he may, it becomes apparent that there is only one way to fight the Paranormal – with Paranormal weapons on a Paranormal battleground.  With the lives and welfare of his family at stake, and generations of souls, trapped in the surrounding area, unable to complete their after-life journeys, it is time to rally all the forces at his disposal. The evil of the Soul Trap must be banished forever.<P><P>About the Author<P><P>Janet M. Woods was born in Coventry, a city almost in the exact centre of England, and has lived there all her life.  In 1968, she was fortunate enough to marry a wonderful husband and, so far, they have spent forty-eight happy years together.  They have three sons, all happily married, a beautiful granddaughter of twenty, and three grandsons aged twenty-two, seven and five.<P><P>    Since she was about three years old, Janet has been composing and later illustrating verse of all kinds, mainly narrative verse.  She has performed recitations of her work in several Coventry primary schools, women’s groups, and coffee mornings.  She has also written plays and pantomimes for mothers and teachers to perform in the schools – wonderful fun!  

Have you ever had strange and frightening experiences you simply can''t explain? Have you ever been terrified in your own home? I.T. teacher Philip Caulfield is content with his normal, ordinary, unexciting life. He and his beautiful wife, Judi, have a son, Alex, who is eight years old, and three daughters - Emma, who is six, and twins Benetta and Bethany, who are four. Things start to unravel when Judi becomes bored with the marriage and demands a divorce. Philip is distraught at the thought of losing his family - but absolutely devastated when both Judi and Benetta are killed in a car crash.The remaining family work hard to put their shattered lives back into some sort of normality. Until the mysteries start and the horror begins. Their home is invaded by a powerful invisible presence. Although he has never placed any credence in ''ghosts,'' Philip is forced to open his mind and try to believe the impossible. He has no knowledge of or experience with the Supernatural and he is desperate to find a way to protect his family. But who will ever believe him? Where can he turn for help . . . ?About the AuthorJanet M. Woods was born in Coventry, a city almost in the exact centre of England, and has lived there all her life. In 1968, she was fortunate enough to marry a wonderful husband and, so far they have spent 47 happy years together. They have three sons, all happily married, a beautiful granddaughter aged 19, and three grandsons aged 21, 6 and 4.Since she was three years old, Janet has been composing and later illustrating verse of all kinds, mainly narrative verse. She has performed recitations of her work in several Coventry primary schools, women''s groups and coffee mornings. She has also written plays and pantomimes for mothers and teachers to perform in the schools - wonderful fun!

<i>Into Space and Onto Mars with Burp, Hip, and Twist</i> was written in basic form originally over 30 years ago on an old typewriter belonging to the author’s father. This has now been extensively updated.     <P><P>The stories are concerning three children's characters and their mildly amusing antics. The various chapters employ a newer aspect of children's lives primarily for ages 5 to 15. Burp, Hip, and Twist reflect the author's own amusement at being a grown-up child!    <P><P>About the Author    <P><P>Bruce Charles Kirrage was born in Singapore in 1953. After moving around the world, he settled permanently in the UK in 1966. He joined the medical profession in 1973 and retired in 2010.         <P><P>Since 1977, Kirrage has written poems and children’s stories. Other writings have been endorsed by medical consultants.         <P><P>Kirrage believes in Christian and Zoroastrian principles. He believes God was/is the single entity that is open to the question of courage, the compassion of human/animal nature, an understanding of happiness, and an interpretation of worldly events.  

The inspiration for writing <i>Poems from the Heart</i> book was due to Jean Pluess-England’s parents passing away suddenly. She had all these emotions going on and wanted to share the grief with others who have lost loved ones.         <P><P>Please enjoy and take comfort as you are never alone when it comes to grief.<P><P>About the Author<P><P>Jean Pluess-England was born in Durrington, Wiltshire, UK. She would like to thank her sister Ann for her encouragement in proceeding with this book, although they were both going through a very difficult time. Ann is the best sister in the world to Pluess-England. 

This story is based on the real life adventures of the author''s first pony: Dusty, a grey Connemara pony, who was bought for Kat by her Granddad when Kat was thirteen.As a teenager, Kat worked at a holiday trekking centre looking after the horses. Dusty was a sharp and lively pony. He took riders out trekking in the woods and on the moors of Exmoor. Dusty loved to run, and on this particular ride, he ditched his poor rider on top of the moors and bolted.When they learned of Dusty''s disappearance, a team of yard workers set out to find him. Six hours later Dusty was found, shivering all alone in the dark of the wild moors. He was brought home by trailer looking quite bedraggled and feeling rather sorry for himself.This was not the first time Dusty had pulled a stunt like this. He was to be sold because he was not a suitable temperament. Kat was devastated to think she would never see Dusty again. But her Granddad bought Dusty and he was taken home with her!About the AuthorAuthor Kat Midgley has a lifelong passion for horses. She sat on her first horse, a sixteen hand hunter, at the age of eighteen months.

These poems were written by Robert Vipan between 1985 and 2014. Most of the poems are about individuals or specific occasions. A few are of general interest. One is about a teenager who had committed suicide and Vipan hoped to give comfort to the teenager''s mother. Some have been revised slightly, but most are still in their original form.About the AuthorRobert Vipan was born in Northamptonshire, England, on 15 May, 1941. He was brought up in the village of Morcott Rutland in the smallest county in England. He attended Stamford School, was Pack Leader in the Cubs, a Patrol Leader in the Scouts, and then a Private in the CCF Air Section. So, as you can see, his career in that department went downhill!Vipan attended London University at the College of Estate Management. He passed the Law Exam and decided it might be worth going into Law. He qualified as a Solicitor in 1965. He became a Notary Public in 1985. He worked for Kelham and Sons Stamford becoming Senior Partner in 1980. He worked for two years in the successor firm, Chattertons. He retired in 2008.Vipan has always enjoyed driving and still drives on tracks, though now rather slowly!

Author Bruce Charles Kirrage has compiled and written all of these poems from his personal and diverse attitude on life. He has been writing for over thirty-seven years. He has drawn from his experiences and the result is this honest, interesting and unique slant on the human condition. This original work will go far to explore the natural mind.About the AuthorBruce Charles Kirrage was born in Singapore in 1953. After moving around the world, he settled permanently in the UK in 1966. He joined the medical profession in 1973 and retired in 2010.Since 1977, Kirrage has written poems and children''s stories. Other writings have been endorsed by medical consultants. Kirrage believes in Christian and Zoroastrian principles. He believes God was/is the single entity that is open to the question of courage, the compassion of human/animal nature, an understanding of happiness, and an interpretation of worldly events.