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The story is about a little girl who is a Witchling and with her magic wand does spells, but every spell she does she screws up and it all goes wrong.

Dieter's life begins in Czechoslovakia in December 1942 during World War 2. It is a time of hardship, uncertainty and danger for the German family who flee their homeland with two year old Dieter when the Russian Army comes in. Dieter's life is shaped by these circumstances. Sordid memories are etched into his young mind in spite of the loving care of his grandparents, Oma and Opa.Life changes suddenly for Dieter when Oma dies and he must live with his mother from now on. His dreams are shattered as he leaves Germany to start a new life in a country which calls migrants aliens. Remembering the songs from his homeland and the love of his grandparents he dreams how he would like his life to be. Will the trauma and difficulties ever allow him to break free and move forward to make his dreams become reality?

This is the best time ever for women in their sixties. This decade between the responsible fifties and the relaxed seventies offers a once-in-a- lifetime opportunity to reinvent yourself and start something new, on your terms. You can learn new skills, make new friends and connections, have adventures, make a difference, create a new personal style, and meet other fabulous women your age. Reading this book will give you a positive attitude to embracing your sixties, it will give you the confidence and inspiration to realise your potential.In The Power of Women in Our Sixties, author Chris Vidal unlocks your power to decide who you want to be, where you want to go, what you want to accomplish, as well has how to make any important changes. Chris's story, and the stories of other women in their sixties, will inspire you to connect with other like-minded women and make your sixties decade the best ever.

Book III carries on from Books I and II, the main character Princess Esmeralda discovering who she is and that her world is full of colour and love not greyness and sadness. In Book Three Esmeralda and Quiro go on a Quest with the enchanted seahorse, who has been beside Esmeralda on her journey of discovery. He guides them on a journey that takes a whole day to reach their destination, to meet an old man who is sitting by his fire. He is a storyteller and the pair sit down to hear a story, as it unfolds they realise it is about them and who they really are.

This light easy reading story follows the journey of two cats. Both were named Mr Black.

The book is basically an account of the lives of two people from the age of 17, to mature adulthood. The many problems that were overcome. The varied ways in which difficulties of relationships were dealt with and in most cases resolved. The lifestyle of members of the military in the early part of the book, and dealing with major problems of separation over great distances such as Christmas Island, and emigration to Australia. The difficulties of first of all being married with small children and travelling the world, often at short notice, and to unstable and often dangerous countries.

In 2503, the World Council re-elects Samuels as Director of Space Research. He is tasked with developing a reply to the message delivered by the alien robot Interface. After many stops and starts, the Directors decide to send a robot, Nuwoman, to track and follow Interface, who they believe is returning to his alien civilisation.The twenty-sixth century has seen rapid development in space technology and robotics. Habitats have been developed on the Moon and Mars, all in an attempt to set up ways to track the spaceships of both Interface and Nuwoman. However, Interface does not behave as expected. Instead of returning to his alien civilisation, he makes a detour.He lingers in the shadows of the Alpha Centauri triple star system, waiting for Nuwoman. Interface becomes infatuated with the development of Nuwoman. This incredible meeting of two like minds is both intellectual and romantic-and not at all what the Directors expected.Nevertheless Earth''s reply to the message from the neighbours is a success.

Embody Peace is a guide to self-empowerment that helps readers create an enduring foundation for inner stability and peace. If you are ready, it is a tool to help you awaken your own inner intelligence and change your life for the better.The insights, teachings and practices will help you go through your day without getting overly disturbed by stress. You will come to find a deep sense of calmness in the face of all that life throws at you.The practical wisdom and techniques will help you manage your mind, body, emotions, and the powerful life-force within to help you create your life the way you want for yourself.You can transform your life. From the breakdown to the breakthrough, each and every woman can take back her power and live the life she truly deserves. Your life was meant to be sparkling! When you make the connection to your inner essence, your true self, you will begin to live your life with peace, joy and ease. Every woman deserves this connection.This book is the blueprint for inner peace and true joy that you have been searching for.

Adam Prociv learned quickly that the energy he exuded in the classroom had a huge impact on the young children he was teaching.In How to be a Legendary Teacher, he explores how educators can inspire students and help them learn, starting with the way they approach each day. As a teacher, your primary role is to create good energy, which can be as simple as your body language. Ask yourself if you are a teacher you''d enjoy being taught by-and if the answer is no-then do some soul searching.Throughout this guide to being a better teacher, you''ll learn how to:ΓÇóspark meaningful conversations among students;ΓÇóengage students in creative projects that promote learning;ΓÇódecide if you went into teaching for the right reasons and if you should stay; andΓÇónavigate the numerous obstacles to teaching.The teaching game is a process of trial and error, and while some lucky souls have a natural flare for the profession, others don''t. But just like anything in life, success doesn''t necessarily come to those with the most talent but to those with the will and determination to be a legendary teacher.

From Grief to Gratitude gently guides you through a simple but profound process of self-discovery combined with meditations that will facilitate your personal shift from grief to gratitude. You will rediscover your self, your purpose, and passions as you learn how to let go of the past and embrace the present-reclaiming your life and getting back to you! Marion Turner shares the steps that took her on this profound journey over ten years, resulting in a state of gratitude and acceptance of life for what it is. Whether you are grieving the loss of a loved one, the loss of a relationship, the loss of health, or any other thing of importance to you, this book will help you make sense of your state of being and reactivity, which will restore clarity, peace, and joy to your life. Honour what you have lost by living your life to its fullest, living with purpose and on purpose! This is a book about awareness, acceptance, forgiveness, self-compassion, gratitude, and joy.

Designed to inspire you to transform your life, the Better Self Journal, created by author Christian Huggins, offers a daily, undated gratitude journal. It lays out a simple and structured format for you to bookend each day with positivity and intention. This journal compiles several different scientifically backed, positive psychology methods into an all-in-one super journal that will leave you feeling more mindful, optimistic, driven, and happier than ever in just a few minutes a day. Huggins presents results-based and actionable steps to make positive changes in your life. Follow the daily prompts, spend a few minutes dwelling on the things you are grateful for, and use the free page to release any lingering thoughts before bed to continue creating your better self.

Seventeen-year-old Kinta is an innocent young woman enjoying an idyllic life in her seaside village-until the high priestess, Vylaine, suddenly becomes aware of Kinta and her mother's special powers. They have no choice but to embark on a desperate journey to escape the clutches of evil tyranny, leaving all their lives hanging perilously in the balance. Along the way, Kinta meets an unlikely friend who joins her on her travels and helps her transition from an awkward teenager to a confident young woman as well as to discover her true destiny and first love. As the family stands resolute in the daunting face of seemingly hopeless adversity, they refuse to buckle under immense pressure or risk compromising their values until peace is restored to their land. But will they be successful in their mission or die trying? In this exciting fantasy novel, a teenager sets out on a twisting, turning, coming-of-age journey where she matures into a courageous warrior determined to seek freedom and justice for all.

Laura evolves from a timid person into a proactive woman as she works with a community group to help deal with the consequences of domestic violence. She stands up to bullies-women as well as men-as they work to make life more livable. As Laura does so, she comes increasing in contact with spiritual energies, which culminates in rescuing a woman giving birth under piles of rubble, and other victims of the earthquake. Feelings run high against the politician who allowed his personal interests to push the nuclear power station into operation.

If you're feeling lost, unappreciated, or like you should have accomplished more in life, take a step back and appreciate yourself for the way you are.That's the overriding message in this book by Robert Paul Gwynne, who was a certified public accountant for many years, an occult student for some fewer years, a Reiki practitioner, friend to others, a father to three, and stepfather to another three.While he's navigated many turns and curves throughout life, he's lived an impossible dream-one made possible by being comfortable with who he is.He emphasizes that there is no need to make changes in your life for the sake of change. People associate with and love you as you are-and even when you don't think it is-life often works out exactly as you've designed it.Gain a greater appreciation for your potential, abilities, knowledge, and will to suceed with the insights and life lessons in The Way We Are.

Jae-Dee is only three years old when she's abandoned by her parents into an all-girls orphanage and raised by Catholic nuns. A curious, cheeky, intelligent, and sometimes defiant child, she's forced to adapt to a life of abandonment, loss, and grief. In Jae-Dee Survives the Home of Many Mothers, she tells of her life experiences from the voice of her inner-child until she grows older and strong enough to express her life in a more mature and perceptively insightful manner. A fictional story inspired by real-life events, Jae-Dee shares her feelings of anxiety, loneliness, and chronic bed-wetting that stem from her abandonment, neglect, and abuse. Jae-Dee's parents suffered from alcoholism and drug abuse as well as financial and social poverty. But when her parents relinquish her, Jae-Dee is raised by Sister Grace, a Catholic Sister of Mercy and surrogate mother from hell, whose hatred and inability to demonstrate compassion or nurturing toward her wards is strongly depicted in her strong and sadistic character.Jae-Dee calls attention to the effects of this childhood trauma, and she shares how she developed skills to overcome those challenges. In addition, Jae-Dee Survives the Home of Many Mothers captures the cultural history of post-war families and offers reflections of the South Australian social welfare system during the 1950s to mid-1960s."Jae-Dee Collier writes with searing honesty and ironic humour. Jae- Dee Survives the Home of Many Mothers takes the reader into the trauma of her early childhood experience of life at an Adelaide orphanage in the 1950s and '60s. Vividly and skillfully told through a child's eyes, this beautiful and tragic story of vulnerability, abuse and hope needs to be told, and everyone needs to read it." -Dr. Paul Williams, Program Leader,Creative Writing, University of the Sunshine Coast

Celio's Mountain is the story of a young man who dreamed of becoming a teacher and a leader.Even though he faced challenges growing up in Machu Picchu, he never lost his enthusiasm for life or his belief in the gods of the mountains. This is his journey to the top of his mountain in the Sacred Valley, Peru.

If you have been left traumatised by a break up or divorce, you may be the victim of covert psychological and emotional abuse and not even realise it yet. You might not think of lying, cheating, stealing, manipulating, and slandering as abuse because these things don't leave bruises or broken bones.Yet this kind of callous mistreatment can leave deep moral injuries that - if left unattended - can fester for years. It happened to Margot MacCallum more than once.Only when she sought to understand why was she able to begin her journey toward healing.Drawing on her own experience, a broad sociological study of the phenomenon, and her training in mindfulness and Buddhism, she explores how to:gain a deeper understanding of the brutal realities of psychological and emotional abuse;make more space for forgiveness and understanding of your own ordeal;overcome painful thoughts and emotions that keep you from moving through victim to survivor to thriver; andachieve a deep state of calm and contentment.That mountain you are carrying?Teach yourself to put it down.Then climb it.

Lou Lou Rose was leading a hectic life as a mother, educator, and partner when a life-altering event set her on a new trajectory in 2013. She said herself, "I knew at that moment in time that nothing would be as it had been." This event marked the after, and her whole life was now just a before. Having seen so many of her family and colleagues go through the same issues, she was shocked and saddened by people's inability to offer sound advice or even basic support. Initially, she found this uncertainty frightening and extremely isolating; but with time and access to some very compassionate professionals, Lou Lou Rose eventually decided to make a stand and say what needed saying. She wrote this book in an attempt to give others and their families simple and sound advice to make this journey just a little bit easier.

Life is full of challenges that provide us with an opportunity to reflect on the choices that have brought us this far on our soul journey. Despite desiring answers to our deepest most introspective questions, we may hesitate to look inward for the answers, perhaps fearful of what we will hear within our soul. Yet even after we choose avoidance, our soul can be persistent, encouraging us to listen to the call of the Divine that urges us toward greater love. In an enlightening, uplifting presentation, Rebecca Gabrielle details her spiritual journey as she learned to acknowledge and accept the call of her soul to change the course of her life. While inviting others to walk with her on the path to true love, Rebecca reveals how her heart was opened to face her shadows and inner-truths, eventually compelling her to take a leap of faith towards a life of deeper love and spiritual awakening. The Power of Soul Loving is a spiritual guide for anyone ready to embrace personal transformation and soul growth. In sharing her story, Rebecca shines a light on how to face our fears, manage the discomfort of change, and shift towards compassion and self-love for a more fulfilling and purposeful life. One woman's journey from despair to inner-freedom reveals the wisdom of our soul's transformative power to unveil a life of true love.

"Dancing With The Darkness" is a book about hope! It is meant to create points of light in the darkness of postnatal depression. We all arrive in the darkness via different routes, and so, our journey towards the light will be defined by our own needs. This book aims to remind us that true healing is in our hands and requires our wisdom and instinct to get there. Written in bursts of inspiration, so as not to overwhelm the exhausted mind, this book provides moments of rest and reminders to keep hoping.

The Jing Luo Theory plays an important role in the theoretical system of Chinese medicine. It offers a recipe to help people live better lives. Based on more than thirty years of research, in On the Theory and Practical Application of Channels and Collaterals, author and professor Guan Zun hui examines this concept.Originally written and published in the mid-1980s in China, it's been translated into English by Andrew McPherson, a leading acupuncturist and practitioner, to help people obtain a better understanding of acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine. It systematically introduces the theory of channels and collaterals and demonstrates the control function of channels and collaterals theory in the Chinese medicine treatment system.With case studies included, On the Theory and Practical Application of Channels and Collaterals combines ancient techniques and modern understanding to provide both an advanced theory and practical advice on the use of acupuncture in health, including diagnosis and treatment.