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At a cafe in Budapest, Oswald, a British ambassador in his thirties, meets the young, handsome Imre, a Hungarian military officer. The two develop a strong friendship through their shared interest in art, but as their relationship grows more serious, they begin spending hours upon hours sharing their innermost secrets. Eventually, their friendship turns to romance, a partnership between equals who respect and cherish one another despite the obstacles of an intensely homophobic society. Published in a time when homosexuality was largely criminalized, Imre: A Memorandum offered a hopeful narrative immersed in gay history that would prove both inspiring and instructional for generations to come. Imre: A Memorandum is a novel by Edward Irenaeus Prime-Stevenson. Originally published in 1906 and written while Prime-Stevenson was living as an expatriate in Europe, the novel is a ground-breaking, positive story of romance between two men. Throughout his career, Prime-Stevenson sought to dispel falsehoods surrounding the history of homosexuality. Writing under the pseudonym Xavier Mayne, Prime-Stevenson took great care to insulate himself from the reprisal common to the period in which he worked. Despite the initial printing being limited to only 500 copies Prime-Stevenson is now recognized as a pioneering advocate for the rights of the LGBTQI community.

This is the latest collection of short works from the renowned award-winning, Kazakh writer, playwright and storyteller, Dulat Issabekov - 'The Confrontation' is a group of short stories and a play - 'Bonapartes Wedding'. In these tales he weaves the humour, tragedy and history of his beloved homeland. The tales poke fun of the former Soviet era yet also look back fondly with clear descriptions and lyrical prose. There is a fondness for past times but his characters also take us on journeys to the present day as well, highlighting the ludicrous striving for modernity through comical deceit and subterfuge and there are the unattainable relationships between people trying to please someone else or even just themselves. Dulat Issabekov is the master storyteller, drawing you into the world that creeps out from his pages and transports you to the countryside Dacha or the bustle of a soviet city, the clothing, food, cultures and traditions all become part of his written tapestry, like a Babushka shawl. Each of the stories has a special meaning and, although he denies they are autobiographical, memories that can only have been written by someone who was there.They are the kind of stories that can be read over and over again, each time with new details and swirls of description beckoning the reader to go in further. - Gareth StampChairman Eurasian Creative Guild

Do you like to be beside the seaside? This poetry book aimed at young children will take you there. Featuring poems about the sea, building sandcastles, mermaids, rock, seagulls and the beach. Fantastic for sharing and reading aloud. This is the twelfth book in a series created with Key Stage 1 teachers and children in mind.

Jack, a builder, is working in a seedy hotel where the manager has no qualms what the guests get up to, providing they pay. When a young woman is found dead in one of the rooms, it appears to be from heart attack. The police suspect there may be more to it and Jack is asked to keep watch. A simple request that puts his life in danger.

An unabridged collection spotlighting the best hard science fiction stories and novellas published in 2022 by current and emerging masters of the genre, edited by Allan Kaster."The Lichens" by Nina Allan - A 22nd century botanist asks a teacher in Scotland, at the time of Culloden, for help with her research."Beneath the Surface, a Womb of Ice" by Deborah L. Davitt - A biochemist involved in the search for underground water on Mars finds refuge in the mechanics of science."A Stone's Throw" by Gregory Feeley - Romance burns hot amidst the cold moons of Neptune."The Wine-Dark Deep" by Sheila Finch - A cephalopod researcher discovers petroglyphs on the walls of a deep underwater cave."Cloudchaser" by Tom Jolly - A collector of rare artifacts hides his valuables on darkworlds."The Ploughshare and the Storm" by Gwyneth Jones - Post-humans find a time capsule on Europa."Nonstandard Candles" by Yoon Ha Lee - A cartographer and her apprentice map the outer darkness of space."Timekeepers' Symphony" by Ken Liu - The colonization of the cosmos transforms humanity's sense of time."Maryon's Gift" by Paul McAuley - Set in the author's Jackaroo series, monks fight to keep a newly discovered pristine world free of humans."Goldie" by Sean Monaghan - Scientists learn a lot about themselves while studying the ecosystems of an alien planet."The Abacus and the Infinite Vessel" by Vikram Ramakrishnan - A scientist recalls the struggles of her and her mother after immigrating to Mars."I Give You the Moon" by Justina Robson - A history student yearns for a dose of reality in an AR-immersed future."The Difference Between Love and Time" by Catherynne M. Valente - A woman has a relationship with the space-time continuum that's a bit different than most of us."Critical Mass" - An avant-garde artist, past his prime, discovers his works are being vandalized."Communion" - A pilot is caught in a life and death struggle between his ship's AI and an alien microbe after crash landing on an ice moon.

In Bad Company Gideon Haigh scrutinises the way we have turned CEOs into tin gods. Is moral outrage the appropriate response to the collapses of Enron or HIH or are we all implicated in a crazy system? Haigh argues that the attempt to create great entrepreneurs of the new caste of CEOs by giving them shares is doomed to failure and inherently absurd.In a tough-minded, vigorous demolition job on the culture that produced the cult of the CEO, Haigh writes a mini-history of business and shows how the classic traditions of capitalism are mocked by the managerialism of the present.

Benny, a bus driver, works various shifts in the village bus depot. The bus he drives is called Beth. Beth is very careful, while Benny is more carefree. Beth keeps an eye on Benny's activities and gets him out of tight troubles, as he goes on impulses and diverts the trips, leading to both Benny and Beth being late.

Benny, a bus driver, works various shifts in the village bus depot. The bus he drives is called Beth. Beth is very careful, while Benny is more carefree. Beth keeps an eye on Benny's activities and gets him out of tight troubles, as he goes on impulses and diverts the trips, leading to both Benny and Beth being late.

This heartfelt, funny, and insightful book about fatherhood is about a father preparing himself for his newborn baby. This book delves into the nitty-gritty of what it is to be a father whilst understanding and going through all the changes and challenges. Penned in a conversational manner, this book will take you on the author's journey of learning about parenting through his experiences. It has great advice for new dads, how to be the best dad to your child, a supportive partner, and look after your own needs as well, all written down with a sprinkling of real-life stories and anecdotes to keep you entertained.

The price of a soul is another soul's fate.Be swept away in this unique fantasy debut from Sahira Javaid. A spellbinding adventure of belonging, family and hope. Perfect for fans of InuYasha, Children of Blood and Bone and The Candle and The Flame. Nezha Zaman considers her gift to control fire a dangerous secret. A secret that unravels when she encounters a vengeful shadow jinni in a maze garden that has been stalking her family, and knows about her power. Weeks after seeing the demonic being, Nezha is torn from her world and transported to another dimension. Nezha learns from two unicorns that the dimension is her family's roots, and that she carries a fragment of an angel's shattered soul. The three must work together to find the soul's shards in a land teeming with shape-shifting jinn. If Nezha fails to complete its soul, the corrupted Iron prince at her heels and the jinn will her shatter her soul next.

This story follows two young boys in 1946 from Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa. Their friendship shows us how people from different walks of life can love, grow, and support each other. Daniel comes from a broken farm in a home with an abusive, drunken father and a powerless but incredibly loving mother. Trauma and abuse forces Daniel to grow up long before his time, leaving him with many scars and insecurities. They sometimes get the better of him. Daniel's best friend, Samuel, deals with challenges caused by differences between himself and his warrior-brother Zasi. Samuel will be faced with a difficult decision that will one day need to be made for the betterment of his tribe. Samuel and Zasi dream of taking over the Chiefdom from their uncle, Chief Zondi. The story follows each boy as an individual and as friends. How will they overcome their challenges? Only time will tell.

A compelling vision of green energy at a local levelThe country is at a crossroads. In The Wires That Bind, inventor, engineer and visionary Saul Griffith reveals the world that awaits us if we make the most of Australia's energy future.Griffith paints an inspiring yet practical picture of empowered local communities acting collectively when it comes to renewable energy, and benefiting financially. He considers both equity and security - an end to dependence on foreign oil, for instance. He explores the rejuvenation of regional Australia, as well as the rise of a new populist movement driven by Australian women. And he explodes once and for all the trees v. jobs binary.This is an electrifying essay about building a better world, one community at a time.'We need a realistic and achievable vision for the future because the future is coming fast. We have only about one-quarter of one century, twenty-five years, one human generation, to get ourselves out of this climate quandary. If we get this right, if we design the incentives and the policies and the regulations correctly, communities will thrive. Every Australian will benefit economically, socially and even health-wise. So let's hit the road.' Saul Griffith, The Wires That Bind

Why is public debate increasingly polarised - and what can we do about it?Is our democracy corroding? In this original, eloquent essay, Waleed Aly and Scott Stephens explore the ethics and politics of public debate - and the threat it now faces.In a healthy society we need the capacity to disagree. Yet Aly and Stephens note a growing tendency to disdain and dismiss opponents, to treat them with contempt. This toxic partisanship has been imported from the United States, where it has been a temptation for both left and right. Aly and Stephens discuss some telling examples, analyse the role of the media, and look back to heroes of democracy who found a better way forward.Arguing that democracy cannot survive contempt, they draw on philosophy, literature and history to make an urgent case about the present.'So what do we owe those with whom we might profoundly, even radically, disagree? In our time, the answer increasingly seems to be: Nothing. Absolutely nothing. We've come to regard our opponents as not much more than obstructions in the road, impediments standing between us and our desired end. We have grown disinclined to consider what it might mean to go on together meaningfully as partners within a shared democratic project. To put it bluntly, we see no future with our political opponents because we feel we have nothing to learn from them.' Waleed Aly & Scott Stephens, Uncivil Wars

"Great fun - the Children's Film Foundation with a whiff of Arthur Machen." Bob Fischer, Haunted Generation.>For over seventy years, Bert Smallwood has cared for the wildlife and flora of Penlock Forest. Now he's too old and infirm, he asks ten-year-old Debbie Carter, the closest thing he has to a granddaughter, to take on the responsibility. Tania Hunt has lived her entire life in the shadow of her legendary jewel thief father. When she hears that the forest, and one valuable asset in particular, is no longer protected, she seizes the opportunity to make a name for herself in the criminal underworld. As Debbie and her school friend Ty Grant make their way to Bert's cottage for the night, they're unaware of the dangers - both human and otherwise - that lie ahead. An exciting adventure with a supernatural edge. Bait also contains a bonus short story - Eleanor Culpepper & The Crossroads Book.>The Badgers Crossing series by Paul Childs is a collection of books and short stories set in and around the spooky county of Daxonshire. All the stories are linked but can also be read on their own and in any order. The one thing that they all have in common is that each story unlocks a small part of the mystery - why is Badgers Crossing known as The Most Haunted Town in Britain? Paul's debut book, Tales From Badgers Crossing, is available from Greenteeth Press. Bait is his first novella in the series and will be followed by a second - The Convergence - later in 2023.

This thought provoking book brings philosophy to life, making it relevant for us all as we face today's conflicts and challenges