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Charlie Ant: The Cake
Charlie and his best friend, Sam, are adventurous and love being outside the colony. This is eventually where the troubles begin! They love the queen ant and try their best to do everything she asks of them. They also do their best to avoid the "wizard ant". Their worst fear is to be made to walk on six legs like the rest of the colony.
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Chasing Crows
Approaching the end of his long life George suffers a number of strokes. These bring on memories and make him reflect on an eventful and at times terrifying life that has spanned over 70 years of world events. Seen through his eyes and sometimes the eyes of those around him and close to him we stand as spectators as he and his beloved wife Rachel battle the curse of dementia and old age. The ever-present crows on the farm act as a backdrop and are eerie fellow watchers to this moving story of love, life and loss.
Following the seven ages of man and woman we see George as a young boy during World War Two with Italian prisoners of war and suffering bombing raids from the Luftwaffe on the munitions railway line that runs alongside his father’s farm.
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Cheers, Tears and Jeers - A History of England and the World Cup
Winning the World Cup in 1966 was the high watermark in the history of the England national football team. Both before and after The Day, however, the Three Lions have a chequered history in the world’s biggest footballing event. This book seeks to chart a path through that history, stopping for contemplation at various points on the way. It’s a journey full of highs and lows, with memories both golden and tarnished, and an occasional dip into some iconic games and events where England weren’t involved.
Completed ahead of the World Cup Finals of 2018, the book offers an account of the story up until that event. How will England fare in Russia? Only time will tell, but perhaps a review of the history up until that time may give an indication as to why it ended up as it did.
It’s a tale of smiles and frowns, of joys and sorrow, and indeed of Cheers, Tears and Jeers. It’s the history of England and the World Cup.
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Writing any book can be a fearsome venture. This particular tome took almost three years to complete before it even reached the hands of the publishers.
Research into hundreds of games covering many, many decades was a test of commitment and dedication. Sourcing information, searching old newspapers, countless delving into YouTube videos and any number of reference books, writing, rewriting, double-checking, amending, rewrites—and then repeat. Still with the possibility of occasional errors creeping through. With such a plethora of facts and stats, please forgive any that may have stealthily escaped the critical eyes of umpteen checks and reviews ahead of publication.
It’s difficult to look back now and consider the opportunity cost for the time spent in getting to this stage, but that moment of joy when the job was completed, pays for all.
My aim was to write a history as a neutral observer. As a fan, teasing away the partisan emotion wasn’t easy. I hope I’ve broadly achieved that though. I also hope that you find this book both interesting and enjoyable to read.
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Children's Christmas Rhymes
Mince pies and carrots on the plate
Glass of milk in pride of place
Under the tree is the perfect place
Waiting for Santa with his jolly face
Santa plays the perfect role
Sack in hand, presents placed
Off he goes to another place
Riding high in the sky
I caught a glimpse as reindeer galloped by
Merry Christmas everyone
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Chloe’s Extraordinary Telescope
Chloe Blackthorne is an only child of parents who are rather older than many parents and who are quite strict. One day, she sneaks into the loft which her parents have forbidden her from entering, and discovers a strange telescope hidden away! Chloe quickly discovers that it has extraordinary powers to both see into the future and into the past, becoming her favourite possession as she explores time. One day while using the telescope in her garden, a happy-go-lucky boy named Jack sees her using it and asks to have a look through the telescope himself. Much to her amazement, she discovers that Jack can see exactly the same through it as she does! So begins a series of adventures which get steadily scarier as the two of them look further and further into the future. What exciting and terrifying adventures await Chloe and Jack with their extraordinary magical telescope?
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Chris the One-Legged Mouse
Despite having just one leg, spirited little mouse Chris refuses to let anything dim his dreams. Gifted with a special crutch by his grandpa Oscar, crafted from the wood of the mystical Jalaga tree, each day becomes an exhilarating adventure.
At school, Chris’s heart is set on befriending the enchanting Sheila. She’s not only the brightest in class but also the most sought-after friend. As Chris navigates school life, he harbors a grand dream: to embark on a quest to discover the fabled Jalaga tree itself. However, Grandpa insists that the crutch’s true magic must first reveal itself.
As anticipation builds, will Chris unlock the secrets of his magical crutch? And can he win over Sheila’s heart along the way? Dive into a tale of dreams, friendships, and enchantments waiting to be discovered.
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Christina's Escapades at the Pet Shop
With her parents still urging her to decide what she wants to major in when she goes to college, her annoying brother giving her advice, and her parents telling her she must help them pay a hefty vet bill when her dog injures his leg, Christina Redstone is on a mission to show everyone around her that she can solve her problems on her own, although sometimes she needs a little help from her best friend, Jenae. She sees a chance to prove herself when money turns up missing at her job at the pet store and she’s determined to find the culprit. As she investigates, she finds the store needs help financially. Along the way, she’s also in the middle of an emotional battle between her feelings for a regular customer at the store who’s in a band she likes and a co-worker who flirts with her at the shop. Will she find the thief and choose the right relationship to prove that she can make good decisions by herself?
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Christmas Powers
If your children are smart, inquisitive, and making you crazy with Christmas questions then this book is for you. This book helps create the joy of Christmas in our modern world by providing an answer to all those tough questions. So together we can continue the magic of Christmas.
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Clara Carrot Tired Of Being Orange
Clara Carrot feels the need for an adventure. Her dear friend Flutter, a beautiful Cabbage-white Butterfly, and Frizbee, her beautiful cat, have the same desire for adventure, so together they make their plans. Clara from the start wants everything to happen quickly – she wants to grow quickly, wants to be different to other carrots, she doesn’t want to be orange!
The story follows Clara and Flutter in their adventure where they meet many new veggies including the King of Plantplots.
With the help of Flutter and the King, Clara discovers many things about her Carrot family and Flutter discovers something life changing for Clara.
Clara loves Flutter and relies on him to be a good influence on her. She sometimes gets too excited and needs Flutter to guide her down the right path and calm her down.
During her journey, her life changes dramatically and she makes many new friends along the way.
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Class Act
Biggsy is an idealistic 50-year-old English teacher in a West London boys’ secondary school. A maverick head of department who battled against the educational establishment for twenty-five years, he’s beginning to crack. His departmental colleagues love him, but he suspects that the school’s management team is out to get rid of him.
His wife, Myra, a medical secretary, is his mainstay. She patiently endures his total commitment to his calling without complaint. However, when she realises that his work is taking an inordinate emotional toll on his personality, her patience wears thin.
Through his exchanges with teenage Ella, their only child, Biggsy reveals his beliefs about the connections between literary theory and the lives we all lead. But a violent assault on one of his students, an unexpected sexual encounter and professional betrayal expose the flaws in his philosophy. He discovers that trying to think one’s way through life is all very well, but the time comes when one has to act.
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Classic Motor Cartoon Book
Classic motorcars have been featured in movies and pop songs for over seven decades and contributed to the fun of driving historic cars.
This book of motor cartoons illustrates the adventure and romance of classic and vintage cars which also have been part of automobile racing history – from Louis Renault, Henry Ford and Enzo Ferrari to Kiichiro Toyoda today.
From Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Grandma Duck, Noddy and Big Ears to Bonnie and Clyde, Thelma & Louise and The Italian Job, comedy and tragedy have always been a big part of entertaining motoring history.
These cartoons are accompanied by anecdotes of motoring trivia complementing the extraordinary history of the automobile as we remember it before ‘self-drive’ electric cars will silently kill off the ‘internal combustion engine’.
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Clone Ladies
In Clone Ladies, dive into a near-future where medical advancements have made cloning not just possible, but commonplace. As technology evolves, it’s not just organs that are replicated – entire humans can now be duplicated, possessing the same abilities, thoughts, memories, and skills as their originals. While this brave new world promises enhanced happiness and longevity, it also introduces unprecedented challenges. What does it mean to be truly unique in a world of mirrors? This gripping exploration into the promises and pitfalls of cloning raises profound questions about identity, ethics, and the very essence of human existence.
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