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Midsummer Dreams is a lyrical history of the lives, loves and, in particular, the dreams of several of the inhabitants of the small village of Treddoch Harbour. Treddoch, as it's referred to locally, is a fictional, atypical, once fishing, now touristy, community situated on Cornwall's southern coast.Everybody has their dreams, though none more so than the inhabitants of Treddoch. In their case, and this is where they differ from the mainstream, as well as having their own, personal dreams, the residents of Treddoch Harbour also have the one dream, the overarching dream, that singular dream that binds them as a community. This is the dream of having a 'good Season'. For many of them, who rely on the tourists for their income, their money's only to be made in the summer, when the tourists are abroad. Winter months can be dire.The action is set on the one day, Midsummer's Day, starting at dawn and ending with dusk. The story's told through the voice of a tour guide as he takes the reader around the village, introducing the characters one by one, starting with the late Butcher and his Wife, now interred in the local cemetery!

The story of Amanda Thomas’s life is the harsh reality of what life can be; not for everyone; but for some folks.The author explains in depth the full life story of Amanda from a young age to the grave. It explains the humane side of her and her lack of academic qualities; and her strict but loving father who wouldn’t give up on her education; until he learnt the hard truth that she had no brain for it.The story of her in England with her two cousins; and facing up to the harsh reality that now she’s away from the protection of her father. Her life there was sometimes humorous, sometimes alarming; with the harsh reality of racism which she had never before experienced.Her marriage, which turns out to be a bad one; probably helped send her to her grave. But her faith in the almighty held her in good stead; her life was an example to her fellow Christians and many others.

It’s a beautiful, summer’s day, not a cloud in the sky. “Twisss, twisss,” whistles the Kite flying high above the allotment. Tucked away in a corner, is a big brown shed, the home of Mr Rodderick Rat and his wife Mrs Mabel Rat. Rodderick is enjoying the warm summer heat, sleeping and snoring blissfully, his whiskers shivering with each snort, his lips vibrating with each brrrr, brrrr...

The Bible is overflowing with numbers and dates, but are they reliable and do they have anything to teach us? Can they be accepted as historically viable in the 21st century, or is it true that many of them are inflated and contradictory? What precisely does the Bible have to say on the subject of Chronology? Can the biblical dates be reconciled with those derived from the Assyrian Eponym Canon? In which year was our Lord born and in which year did He die and rise from the dead? These are some of the questions addressed in this book. The writer believes he has the answers and would like to share his findings with honest seekers after truth. He invites you to join him in this quest.CHARLES OZANNE was born in Crowborough, Sussex, in 1936. He read Theology at Oxford where he had to contend with the so-called Higher Criticism of the Bible. Later he did a second degree in Hebrew and Aramaic at the University of Manchester which he followed up with research in the Book of Revelation under the supervision of Professor F.F. Bruce.Charles has been interested in Bible Chronology from an early age, and now in retirement has had the time to put it all together in the present work. He has also written a commentary on Daniel entitled Empires of the End-Time and a fair number of shorter studies, all published by The Open Bible Trust.

How we communicate is changing, and charities have a leading role to play. The non-profit sector is bursting with passionate people who share a deep connection with the communities they serve. This relationship offers a unique opportunity for inspiring storytelling and better service delivery.The Digital Charity will give you the tools and confidence you need to tap into the knowledge and enthusiasm you have for your work, and apply it to your digital comms in ways you never thought possible. From website development to database configuration, from social media marketing to SEO; this book is here to offer you practical, expert advice in plain English.It’s time to become a digital leader in the non-profit sector.

Peter Parker, a young British diplomat in Ceau┼ƒescu’s Romania, goes on a trade promotion visit, with Stefan Teduscu a locally engaged Commercial Officer. He recklessly has a one-night stand with a local girl. Stefan, secretly a member of the Romanian Secret Service, discovers his indiscretion. Peter returns to Bucharest feeling anxious and guilty and watching every shadow. He gets involved with Mavis his boss’ secretary and makes her pregnant.Twenty years later, Peter arrives in Barbados as the British High Commissioner. After an incident at the airport, Peter’s posting rapidly goes downhill. He struggles to deal with the incompetence of Angus, his alcoholic deputy, and his own character weaknesses.Life gets even more complicated when Stefan, now a dubious businessman, turns up as the leader of a Trade Mission and tries to blackmail him. Meanwhile Nicu, a problem solver for a South American cartel, is contracted to eliminate Stefan; a task which he addresses enthusiastically.Concern is being felt at the top of the Foreign Office that all is not well in Barbados. Peter’s efforts to control his rapidly deteriorating work and family situation and Nicu’s vain attempts to despatch Stefan dissolve into near farce, reaching a climax at a Reception in the High Commissioner’s Residence.

Have you ever wondered what recovery from addiction might be like, and why “they” just can’t say no? To begin with, Mimi thinks she has killed someone whilst in a blackout, she doesn’t think she is an addict and she definitely does not want recovery. She’s in Rehab. She’s in deep denial. This is a story about how therapist’s, her peers and rehab help her see, and then deal with, the truth. This book gives a birds-eye view from the inside out, how people can be moved from Denial to Recovery. Mimi meets other addicts with different addictions and through shared desperation. Find the answers and methods that start their journey, or prolong the agony. This is also an information manual that gives many descriptions of how to change what is wrong through education and support and points the reader to many resources. It is time to change perceptions about this Mental Health catastrophe, to find better solutions. This book is sad, shocking, informative, sometimes funny but ultimately hopeful. Describing how it is possible to change, get well and prosper. Denial: ‘Sincerely believing our own lies’.

Children will enjoy these five magical, feel-good stories as they learn the importance of believing in themselves, and in their gifts, with Amber and Kaylie.The best way to spread happiness is to have a warm, loving smile always at the ready - like Aiden - or being a kind and caring girl - like Emma - can lead to special, magical things.Then again, being a mischievous little monkey - like Kieran - keeps things fun, even if it means little disasters might ‘accidentally’ happen now and then.Enjoy these cute stories with fully illustrated pages, as you celebrate birthdays, make new friends and realise that you can do anything you set your mind to - if you try hard enough!Other stories in this book include:Little Hurricane KieranEmma’s Magical FriendAiden’s Magic SmileKaylie’s Special Talent

Diplomats, Spies and Assassins is a book of seventeen short stories. The stories take us into Africa, Pakistan, Europe, South America and Japan, over a period of forty years. We encounter many of the same characters in the different stories, as they follow their chosen careers.Eleven of the stories focus on the competitive relationship between Arthur Deane, an MI6 officer, and George Stanca, a senior Securitate state security officer in Ceaucescu’s dark Romania. The two also clash in their private lives, as they compete for the affections of an attractive Japanese diplomat, leading to a bitter rivalry which almost costs them their lives.We follow the career of Alan Parsons, a British diplomat, from his first faltering steps in Africa, to his development into a confident and competent officer.Penny Morden, an MI6 high flyer, suffers personal tragedy as she progresses to the senior levels of the Service, and finds personal contentment and happiness in her retirement years.Vladimir Ivanov, a Russian Assassin, occasionally pops out of the background to practice his deadly art.The main characters meet up in the final story, ‘The Colloquium'. Vladimir embarks in a final effort to eliminate his target, who had escaped his previous attempt, through muddle and confusion.The stories aim to give an insight into life in British Embassies and High Commissions overseas, and the environment in the countries in which they operate. Many of the events are based on fact, but a significant amount of imagination is used as the stories develop.

This book conveys important knowledge — a shockingly down-to-earth read, and something entirely out of the ordinary. BRAVO! And it’s pleasing to find the book rigorously ethical. It’s a valuable contribution to the major area of trauma, which is truly neglected. Read it — if you dare! - Suzanne Osten, Swedish award-winning film director, dramatist, professor emeritusWhat does living with deep psychological wounds mean? How does traumatisation work? What is dissociation? Why do some traumatised people develop several parts of the personality? How can severe traumas heal? What does current research tell us?In Live Now: On Trauma and Dissociation, six people tell their own unique stories, with great openness and candour. They take us straight into an often tumultuous inner world. The book shows that healing is possible. With courageous efforts, compassion and correct treatment, they are able to lead full lives here and now.The two Swedish authors, Annica Lilja Ljung (psychotherapist) and Christina Lejonöga (journalist), write with sensibility and a keen interest in both the subject of trauma and it´s survivors.I wholeheartedly recommend this remarkable collaborative work to traumatised people and their families, psychologists, psychiatrists, psychotherapists, social workers, doctors, physiotherapists, lawyers, police officers and all others who come into contact with, and care about, individuals who have long been uncherished. - Ellert R.S. Nijenhuis, psychologist, psychotherapist, trauma researcher, authorA special book. Its focus on clients’ own stories, creates a heart connection with how much suffering they have lived through. The theories integrated help us all find skilful and deeply sensitive ways of forming healing relationships. Read it and enter into a journey of the integration of deep listening, feeling and learning!- John MacFadyen, psychotherapist, Karuna Institute trainer, qualified social workerThe book is valuable. It makes me stop believing that we are freaks living in silent shame about our existence. And it gives me answers to my constantly recurring questions: No, we’re not alone in functioning like this. And yes, healing is really possible. - Mian, well on her way to healing from DID.

I welcome you to the inner sanctums of my imagination where my emotions that were so lost once have now been found.I was a lost soul as a child. I thought black was black. My heart had no love, only hate and fear of myself. It was a place that once had been so dark not even the "Devil" could get out, where I would be the gatekeeper from hell, where the "Devil" kept on calling me to come on, come on in, son. I can breathe now, where the air flows so clearly through my lungs.I am now a voice for the people of the world who have no voice. My words are not a language barrier. My poetry, poems, all my words and story and yes, I can now tell you my story. How I would describe my writing is that I add candles and a little red wine, I narrate then add a little music of my own. I see the world now from a different light and may there always be freedom of the press.

Oh, Gracious Father the Lord God, how mighty thou are, how great thou are my only true God. Please, hear my words, the words of a sinner, the words of sorrow. For I who has, on many occasions, shut you out. at those times I have been meek, weak and a coward. I now fall on my own sword, my knees. God, you have heard my prayers and all the times I have deserted you I know that you have been there. I know that your son Jesus Christ suffered and died on the cross to take away the sins of the world - my world, my sins. Father you and your Son saved me as a child, you gave me that spark, you held my hand to do the right thing, I know many times I have done the wrong thing and you have stood by me.A collection of poems and short writings for our time.

When Nick Nicolaou suffered his first panic attack, he was told by doctors that he would need medication to correct this and that there was not much else he could do about the problem and so they sent him home.But the next morning, he had another panic attack, and from that moment he knew he was in serious trouble as he could not control or stop the attacks. Over a short period after this event, he developed generalised anxiety and agoraphobia followed, and he was having panic attacks every day. His friends thought he was going crazy.It took a lot of work, but after years of research, he discovered how to fully recover from his anxiety and now he helps others to recover from their anxiety too. Years later when he faced probably the most stressful event of his life, which was his divorce, not for one moment did inappropriate anxiety ever find its way back.In this self-help guide, he shares his life story and his Anxiety Elimination System, which can also be used to cope with and overcome depression. The book is filled with good information including tips and lifestyle changes that help speed recovery.Filled with the latest neuroscience research highlighting the causes of anxiety, phobias, and depression, he provides reassurance and guidance that you can use to take charge of your life, overcome past traumas, and approach each day with a positive attitude.As an ex-sufferer, he knows exactly what it feels like to have anxiety and he knows exactly what to do to reverse it It's one thing learning about anxiety disorders but it's quite another living with anxiety and beating it.Overcome intrusive and anxious thoughts, panic and fear, and escape the troubles that are chasing you down with the Anxiety Elimination System.

Welcome back Buddy the Drone!His wish to help people makes Buddy an invaluable friend in any situation.In this, his second adventure, Buddy helps with the rescue after a river overflows threatening a nearby town.Look out for more Buddy the Drone adventures coming soon!

For most of his life, John believed that he had endured at 18 the world's worst gap year: working as an accountant in the City of London. Aged 70, he had that rare thing in life, a second chance, despite a knee that set off security systems in airports around the world, he visited fourteen countries and worked in France, Australia and the United States. He also volunteered for a project in NW India, whose aim was to increase educational and vocational opportunities for women and young girls.Along the way, he met some fascinating people, among them: the champion omelette maker of Jodhpur; one of the very few survivors of the Khmer Rouge death camps; and a philosophising cacti grower in the Australian outback. He spent a morning chatting to visitors to Oscar Wilde's grave in Paris; visited war sites in Vietnam; and survived a weekend in Benidorm. He also just about survived that almost obligatory gap year experience: a bungee jump in New Zealand.If this book inspires even one person to fulfil their dream; its writing will have been worth it.John Kirkaldy was born in July 1947 in Srinagar, Kashmir, a few days before Indian Independence. His father was a British Army officer, trying to assist in one of the biggest human migrations in history.John's father was Anglo Scots, his mother Norwegian and he has two half Irish children. His upbringing to teenage years was typical of service life with stays in Manchester, Burma, Germany, County Durham, Hampshire and Wiltshire. He was educated at Tonbridge and the LSE, and the Universities of the West Indies and New South Wales.John taught at universities, colleges and schools in Britain, Jamaica and Australia. He was a tutor with the Open University (OU) for 37 years and contributed to a school textbook and three Irish history academic anthologies. He was also part of the production team for four OU TV history series. John is a regular book reviewer, mainly for Books Ireland, and a freelance writer for a wide range of publications, stretching from The Lady to the New Statesman.

In this first in The Celestine Trilogy…Watched and waited for by many, the birth of a forbidden child in the deep, dense forest was forewarned in ancient texts, held in the halls of creation.The cries of Evangeline’s birth echo and wake the forest. God knew of this child and thought her birth should not have been allowed. It transpires that the child is the tool he needs to stop yet another rebellion within his own created children, the angels, who through her, humanity could now be saved. But at what cost?So much death is placed before this child, so many lies and corruption deep within the church. This must be stopped and so too the darkness that lies deep within its foundations.Many pray that Evangeline has the strength to do what she has been created for. If not, this world will not survive as we know it.May our Father have mercy on us all.

The author's deepest desire is to see the plans, craftiness and devices of Satan, our enemy, discerned and eradicated from marriages, especially among God's people. This can only be achieved through total obedience to God.Obedience to Almighty God = Hearing the voice of God = Protecting yourself from deception.As Hazel-Ann Pariag says: I made up my mind some time ago that if, by sharing my story, I could help someone else avoid the mistakes I made in my desire to be married, then I must do so. This is the first part of that story. God, through His Holy Spirit, is forever trying to steer us away from danger and along His path of right living, but as is so often the case, we ignore the red flags - the signs, the prompts and warnings - signalling danger. Her prayer is that as you read, you will appreciate the importance of discernment and obedience to God.

Wires Untwisting is primarily a book about hope in the world of addictions.The lives of many have been blighted by untreated addiction, this book goes some way in explaining what addiction is and how to treat it. It explores at all the manifestations of the illness, from alcoholism to gaming and internet addiction, dual diagnosis and more.'Wires Untwisting' refers to the complex and baffling minds of addicts as well as the skewed attitudes that society has about addiction itself.The author, Sarina Wheatman, who has had many years of experience working with addicts, attempts to unravel some of the twists and turns in this complex mental health illness. Ultimately the reader will be left with the knowledge and information demonstrating that recovery can be achieved with the right kind of intervention and support.This book presents the reader with a choice to change long-held perceptions about addiction and shows why changing what we think could possibly encourage more to seek help or even not go down the murky road to disaster.Wires Untwisting is an uncomplicated and easy read, with many surprising facts. Anyone whose life is touched by addiction will find this book worthwhile.

Set in the Yorkshire Dales of the 1950s, Yorkie Boys tells the down-to-earth story of the growing pains of a gang of kids. In a pre-PC world, their behaviour mirrors the innocence of a lost age. Their humorous exploits explore the pains and delights of their early sexual encounters. Mischievous adventures and hilarious conflicts pervade the book in a beautifully-crafted re-creation of post-war Britain, a world without toys, a world where the kids had everything, but nothing. Tragic elements are sensitively drawn in this fascinating portrayal of a forgotten world.