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Though retired from being actively involved with football 17 years ago, Frank remains an ardent fan. He was an Essex qualified Referee for 42 years. Retiring at the age of 72. Hardly missing a weekend. Reverently applying Football's laws he had sworn to uphold. No matter the age of players. He loved what he did. For 42 years he did it well.Now 89, like most fellow Octogenarians, he lives in the past. Explains Frank Now memories are daily happenings which football fans should enjoy. So why not let them". It All Kicks Off On Sunday is Frank's third book.Like the previous two, all money from book sales will be given to SeSaw. A Leavenheath, Suffolk based small animal rescue and rehoming charity.Full of fears, tears and cheers. Being sworn at, spat at, struck by thrown missiles and once floored, It All Kicks Off On Sunday puts the whistle in your hands. It accurately reports incidents that have decidedly and dramatically changed the face of soccer. A decision taken when, in 1961 the capped wages of twenty pounds weekly, was universally scrapped.Since when and mores the pity, soccer has become awash with money. He persuaded his son to qualify and become a referee at eighteen. Sadly he resigned before the season's end. Just one of the one hundred of that season's one hundred and fifty Essex referees who qualifed that year. Frank hopes his 14 year old Grand Daughter, Millie, a newly qualified this year's referee, is determined it won't.As the end of his refereeing activities drew to a close, Frank said given the opportunity, he'd do it all again. At age 89 a rare compliment indeed. Seriously, if you enjoy a challenge, there's none better" said the retired man in the middle.

A book designed to teach children how to be confident in who they are from an early age by using positive affirmations. In the world we live in today, it is important to teach children their self-worth. This book is created to help children understand their value firstly to themselves, then to their family and the society whilst using a fun and practical approach. Children can learn the alphabets whilst affirming positive words about who they are and embracing their beliefs. With different characters from young ages portrayed in the book. It brings children's imagination alive and they can relate to these characters.A must read for children of young ages!

Susan Fulton's childhood was marred by the frequent visits of a frightening spectre.Now a young woman with a child of her own, she finds respite and peace from her unhappy marriage in the Glen, the local woodland that is steeped in folklore. Unbeknown to Susan the Glen has a deep, dark history, which will entangle her in the secrets it holds. The eerie presence within the Glen will change the lives of her fellow villagers forever as the mysteries of the dark woodland unfold, and the true nature of what resides there is revealed!Offering a distinctive voice to the fantasy and supernatural genres, combining classical foundations, characters, and mythology with a contemporary writing style as well as an unique approach to the former. The combination of comradery plus their trials and tribulations, action and fantasy elements, in vivid description throughout the book, brings enhanced appeal for readers.

What is love? How did you experience it? And what role does it play in your life? In this book, I freed myself from fear and allowed my senses to speak to me. I found peace in doing so and realised that "with truth, we can heal". Love, family, infancy and self-discovery are the themes explored in this book. I talk about my first love, my relationship with my dad, and how I came to discover that my mother and I shared the same dream "I guess those umbilical cords tied up not just our lives but our dreams too... " This is Life Through Poetry and I hope you find truth in it.

Has Boudicca's battle site finally been found?In AD 61 Queen Boudicca led an army of over 100,000 that revolted against Rome and ransacked Camulodunum (Colchester) Londinium (London) and Verulamium (St Albans) killing everyone in their path. Thousands of people were said to have been slaughtered before her vast army was stopped by General Suetonius Paulinus and his legions. Peter takes a look at the many battle site suggestions and argues that the battle could not possibly have occurred in the midlands as some scholars suggest and argues that the battle must have taken place near to Verulamium. (St Albans)Peter Sweeney argues that the battle almost certainly took place on the Dunstable Downs in Bedfordshire, at the crossroads where Watling Street meets with the Icknield Way and just 12 miles from St Albans.In his concise book Peter opens up an interesting debate as to whether this is the actual battle field or not and invites an organised archaeological dig to be carried out to ascertain if it is indeed the place of the battle.

'Thirty-Five Years A Nurse...But I Wanted To Be A Vet!' Is a humorous collection of memoirs from Ruth Gathercole's varied and interesting career in nursing. From the early days of her nurse training in the 1980's, along with all the hilarious mishaps and endearing patients, through her years as a staff nurse on Children's Ward and beyond. Midwifery training, Neonatal Nursing, Sexual Health clinics, being a School Nurse and all the shenanigans that go with that territory! Later becoming a Specialist Nurse for Looked After Children, Ruth captures all the most memorable moments of her nursing journey, sometimes moving and heartwarming, sometimes just downright funny!

'The World According To Rube,' is book of adult fiction stories on a variety of subjects. Fantasy, crime, science fiction, drama, realism, satire, humour, and controversy. 'Live And Die In New York.' The city was a jungle, bought and paid for in blood, and riddled with corruption and crime, but it needed people like him to take out the garbage and lock up the trash. So, he turned up his collar and looked up at the sky as he strolled away. "Maybe it might rain?"Where I get my ideas, you would have to dwell into my crazy mind. My stuff can be zany and off the wall, but much of it is true. People are really like that. Many of the characters in my stories are just like you and me.I've been called wacky for my unconventional mind, but what makes life interesting is our individual thoughts and ideas. I'm like an adult version of Hans Christian Andersen, and Walter Mitty. And some of the humour may be as outrageous as Richard Pryor, and Chris Rock. So, be warned. It's not for the faint hearted. Anyway, enjoy.

Adventure Beckons as the team work hard to get themselves and their ship ready to set sail while the good weather holds.They have a mission in mind, but no real idea what it will entail, and only half a team with any experience at sea, so they need to be clever about how they prepare. They use all their skill and ingenuity but, as usual, there are other surprises in store for them, both before they set sail and after!

The Master Wizard and his apprentice grandson, Hedgie O Hog, Guided the O Hogs, a family of hedgehogs from their doomed Planet Zurkon, travelling on the solar wind in giant Magic Balloons. Their destination is a land called Foilnamuck on the planet Earth.

Life is never dull in Little Bardon, as Kelvin Brown discovers in 'I'm not one to gossip - tales from a small village'. The 32 short stories about characters living - and dying - in this small country village close to Essex Marshland paint a picture of a community from whom no secret is safe and no opportunity to gossip is missed. Each story is stand-alone, but they mostly interlink in some way. Many of the stories revolve around the pub, where drunken escapades are planned, tall tales shared, and the regulars constantly order "Pint of Old Todger and a bag of scratchings, Peggy love."

Who, or what, are the 'Dream Merchants' - a force for good, or for evil? Or perhaps a race of beings so alien to us that we cannot comprehend their purpose or motivations? Do they control our dreams, or just barter them against our desires? To what extent do dreams effect our destiny, or do the Fates decide all in the end ...?Steven J. Scott is the author of the 'Sammy Squirrel' series of children's adventure fantasies, including 'The Perilous Adventures of Sammy Squirrel' and 'The Further Adventures of Sammy Squirrel', both available from Maple Publishing.This is his first collection of short stories.

In the enchanting world of passion and redemption, Luke, a tormented Greek priest, is ensnared by the allure of Alina, a resilient Romanian beauty in a foreign land.As their destinies intertwine, Luke's heart, scarred by a turbulent past and shattered trust, beats once more with a forbidden desire he can't deny.Alina, driven by compassion and determination, seeks to mend his wounded soul. Can their love overcome the shadows of their pasts?In this spellbinding romance, secrets are unveiled, trust is rebuilt, and a love as powerful as fate itself ignites, promising an electrifying journey of passion, healing, and ultimate redemption.

A few of my experiences and exploits are not recounted. This is not through lack of interest but because some part of the incident has eluded me. For example, four of us sailed a whaler into St Brides Bay one very hot summer's day. What wind there had been died and we were becalmed. To our horror, we found there were only three oars in the whaler. Trying to row something as big as a whaler with three oars is like trying to dig a 10-acre field with three gardens spades. It took us 12 hours to return to camp whereupon we were all put on charges for being absent without leave, misappropriating a Royal Naval vessel and being sunburned. In the case of the latter, the Navy's argument is that unburn is a self-inflicted wound and is therefore an offence. We were all badly sunburned. When the first lieutenant saw us, he laughed - quite hurtfully, I considered - and dismissed the charges. The reason why the story isn't included is because, for the life of me, I can't remember where we obtained the whaler nor where we set off from or returned to. Apart from that, the voyage actually took place and should be recorded as the only time I ever went to sea. In other words, I have the distinction of being a sailor who never went to sea in a ship.

This poetry book is not just any book. It's like a mirror reflecting your feelings, a friendly companion for your thoughts, and a reminder that your experiences and emotions matter a lot in the world of poetry.Whether you really love poetry or just want to think and feel, "It's All About You" is a special collection of emotions waiting for you to explore. Get your own copy today and start a poetic journey that's all about you.

Hilarious, witty but most of all heart-warming, it's not hard to see why this book could have been a number one Sunday Times bestseller. Michael Synnott has ridden the rails, got off track and lost his train of thought. Proud parent to Nick and Aithne. Born in Dublin in 1951, a survivor of the robust education dealt out by the Irish Christian Brothers. An emigrant to the UK and to Australia and back. A career that included castration of piglets, a shiny-arsed clerk in the civil service, providing a shelter for tramps and a university teacher. This short biography is living proof that nobody is perfect!..... a big thanks to Sue Hare for proof reading and encouragement.

'Luna is a rather adventurous cat.She enjoys her exploits, there's no doubting that.'In this marvellous rhyming children's book, Luna the cat's attention is caught by something quick and mysterious that races past. Luna eagerly gives chase, but will she find out what it was that sped by? Children will be captivated by Luna the cat. This fun tale will engage early readers with its intriguing story and wonderful illustrations. Rhyme and wordplay combine for a delightful children's book. A perfect early reader book with vibrant illustrations.

Sammy and his family of red squirrels have made a home for themselves in the Great Forest - but there are many dangers ahead, and a harsh winter to survive ... Join Sammy, Mrs. Squirrel, Slippy and Snowy, as well as their old friends Felix the fox and Bramble the owl, as they encounter a whole host of creatures that dwell in the woods - and begin to unravel the secrets of the Great Forest... 'This is the second book in the Sammy Squirrel series, and continues the story which began in 'The Perilous Adventures of Sammy Squirrel', also published by Maple Publishers.'

There is a park in London, England, called Highbury Fields. This park is full of dogs and just like us, these dogs come in all shapes and sizes. Some like playing with other dogs, some prefer snuffling in the bushes, some have jobs, and some have disabilities, but all are loved by their humans. Come and meet some of these dogs that call Highbury Fields their playground.

Embark on this captivating journey through carefully crafted tales that span an array of genres. From mysterious enigmas to spine-tingling murders, fantasy's boundless realms to uproarious comedies - each turn of the page reveals a new facet of storytelling.Within these pages, darkness thrives alongside shivers of horror, racing hearts, and the intricate tapestry of human drama. At the heart of it all, love's potent thread weaves these stories together, evoking gasps, laughter, and tears.

Delve deep into the illusions and delusions of a 34 year old schizophrenic woman See the world through the eyes of this sublime world of both disaster and laughter. With each poem there is a message to take hold, make what you will of them as these pages unfold. In a per suite for truth there is a wealth of knowledge and intelligence but the illness has thread and could ultimately be the curse that destroys her. It could also be an awakening that only if one really tries to seek further from the norm can one discover this true beauty of magic and soul.

Faced with banishment by her strict middle-class father, Margaret battles with the societal pressures of 1960. She is forced to undertake the hardest decision, which bitterly and painfully remains with her for the rest of her life. The emotive narrative is thought-provoking in a light-hearted, sensitive and intriguing manner. Strong emotions will carry the reader through the decades which traverse the world.Based around true facts, this story will appeal to those interested in how real-life family pressures shape us all, with a special appeal for those connected to adoption.

This book is an autobiographical account of my early formative years travelling extensively singing and busking through Greece and Australia. I touch on some difficult times prior to this as a young adult, losing my mother to cancer, making some hard choices, and choosing a difficult path as a means of survival. I learnt many lessons being on the road and experienced many hardships. A lot of my songs reflect those times, and you will find the lyrics interwoven throughout my book. As well as singing to elderly people with dementia in care homes I am now the lead singer and songwriter of a band called Hennesea. Our music can be found on our website www.hennesea.com

Three hundred thirty-five years after 'The Reset', on planet Xorbia, Krysta, a human woman who lives in Glade Village, finds a baby who will cause a major uproar on his journey to become a man. Driven by his thirst for knowledge and his memories from past lives, Kayro questions the wishes of the Council of Elders to remain within the borders of the Median Forests and, after his blood awakens the powers inside him, he finally meets the ones who really control not just the Ardian Continent, where he and his family live, but the entire planet.

Diana's letter" explores tranquility, weaving a serene tapestry up to certain ideas. It delves into history, an ever-flowing river without a fixed point in time but with a known destination, anchored by vivid depictions of an alternate realm revolving around Princess Diana. Although the concept at play may evoke reminiscences of Philip K. Dick's opus, "The Man in the High Castle", the 'letter' does not venture into such magnitude. It adheres to a solitary temporal trajectory, albeit with temporal undulations, offering the reader a cultural voyage through an unfamiliar past. Within these pages lies an opportunity for introspection, a journey deserving contemplation on some aspects

This book is intended to help you understand the concept in which energy and medical intuition can aid in the healing process.This handbook is not intended to replace standard medical diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring of disease. I do not suggest that you stop taking a medications or treatments without first consulting your medical doctor.The information presented in this book is for educational purposes only. And in no way is meant as a diagnosis or treatment procedure.Always seek the expertise of a licensed and competent physician for necessary diagnosis and treatment of illness, injury or disease.My hope is that you will enjoy the material presented herein, and use to become better educated about yourself, your health and how to educate others about their health and well being