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A Glimmer of Hope
This is a true account of what I thought was a second chance of love and happiness after a sequence of life altering events. I was ready to begin a new chapter in my life, and that is exactly how it began. Little did I know that my vulnerability was being taken advantage of, for what I thought was a blossoming new relationship quickly turned into a violent and fearful fight for survival after three years.
I have recorded my story in the hope to raise awareness about domestic abuse but to also show any survivors that there is always light at the end of the tunnel. Here is my story.
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A Glimpse of North Sudan
North Sudan is a largely unknown, thought-to-be-unsafe land. A Glimpse of North Sudan aims to correct that. This book is far more than a travelogue. From diaries and photographs of a safe, non-alcoholic, wonderful holiday, it tells of a short tour of a smiling poor people with an ancient, frequently violent history, pyramids and tombs in royal cemeteries with wonderful paintings and reliefs to behold. It is a largely desert country but where the Blue and White Niles combine to form a majestic life-giving river on its way to the Mediterranean Sea. In addition, there are descriptions of black Sudanese pharaohs of Egypt, the lifestyle of a Bedouin family along with British involvement in ruling the country (a section on the Battle of Omdurman led by Kitchener with a young, ambitious Winston Churchill in the ranks) and of the civil wars since independence in 1956. Finally, it suggests a way out of the cul-de-sac of poverty and deprivation. This book is a must-read for the general-interest reader of a forgotten, though fascinating, land.
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A Good Rest for Some
Good Rest Care Home, “A luxury converted manor house where residents are well looked after by experienced, caring and compassionate staff. Let your loved ones stay here in safety, in superbly decorated accommodation single en suite bedrooms are decorated to a high standard and residents are encouraged to bring in their own possessions to personalise their rooms.”
A country home where residents are safe... aren't they?
Things go badly wrong when residents start losing their possessions from their rooms. And when four residents die, the deaths are attributed to natural causes. But three members of staff are not convinced, so they undertake their own investigation.
With an unconcerned manager and a mysterious doctor, the three discover that the residents are not in safe hands and are in danger of dying before their time.
Who is the person or persons responsible? Can the three staff members find out before any more untimely deaths?
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A Grandad's Story of His 30 years in the Kent County Constabulary
“UNUSUAL AND POSSIBLY UNIQUE” - The comments of a retired Metropolitan Police Dog Sergeant who had proofread a book written by Tim Clements.
Discover the extraordinary life of a dedicated police officer in this captivating memoir. Unveiling experiences never encountered by senior officers, the author’s manuscript has finally been published. For thirty years, the author served as a Constable in Kent Police, immersing himself in a diverse range of extraordinary circumstances alongside the routine demands of the job. From handling peculiar cases to engaging in day-to-day police work, he delves into a myriad of encounters that defined his career.
As his grandson faces bullying, the author aims to inspire by showcasing that hard work, humour, and a thirst for learning can conquer anything. This expanded edition delves deeper into grassroots policing, revealing the satisfaction and worth found in one of the most challenging occupations. From bustling communities to solitary patrols covering vast areas, witness the author’s time in Tonbridge and Sevenoaks, culminating in his role as the community officer for the Otford area.
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A Guide to Successful Substitute Teaching
This book is intended to be used by individuals, which have entered the educational field, who must go through the substitute teaching experience. In order to obtain a contracted position, individuals must gain experience only obtainable through substitute teaching.
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A Guiding Light from Heaven
The book is a charming and delightful story involving a mum and her little girl with an important message of courage, love, and belief.
The illustrations are bold and colourful, bringing life to each page in the story. Children will enjoy the book and the message it brings while parents can reinforce the message that they too want to instil in their children. This book is highly recommended for home and school libraries alike.
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A Handbook for New Company Directors
Ever wanted to be a company director? Want to find out exactly what company directors do? This is a handbook for new board directors. It gives a thorough grounding in what a new board director (private, government and not-for-profit) needs to know to become and operate as a functioning, professional company board director. It is also a useful handbook and instruction manual for the experienced director to refer to for those complex and difficult decisions.
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A Happé Ending
Every life comes to an end. It's inevitable. But not all deaths have to mean the end, they can also create new beginnings. When Nicola met Pete in her local pub, she never thought they'd be married with two kids within three years and she'd be widowed within ten. This is a true story of life, death, sadness, grief, irony and strength. And ultimately happiness. Life isn't easy and dealing with death is even harder.
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A Haunted Parish
In the picturesque North Cornish parish of Goonperran, Reverend Tim Tremaine finds himself haunted by more than just his enigmatic past. As a young vicar, Tim hopes to leave behind old shadows, but they relentlessly claw their way back, threatening to unravel the life he’s building. Amidst these personal struggles, malevolent paranormal forces mount a sinister campaign against him and his fiancée, Elizabeth. The very soul of Goonperran and the neighbouring parishes he inherits hang in the balance. As Tim grapples with this chilling power play, his Cornish tenacity and the core of his character face the ultimate test. Dive into a gripping tale of faith, love, and the spectral battles that seek to determine the fate of haunted hearts and hallowed grounds.
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A Ha’penny Will Do
Love, dreams and destitution.
Three members of one family are linked by their struggle to survive poverty and war at the turn of the century.
Kate, a homesick, lonely Irish immigrant, dreams of being a writer. After difficult times in Liverpool, she comes to London looking for a better life. Hoping to escape from a life of domestic service into marriage and motherhood, she meets charming rogue, William Duffield. Despite her worries about his uncertain temperament, she becomes involved with him. Will it be an escape or a prison?
Fred is a restless elder son, devoted to his mother yet locked in a tempestuous relationship with his father. War intervenes and he secretly signs up to serve abroad. Is his bad reputation deserved? What will become of him?
Joe, too young to sign up for WW1, is left to endure the hardships of war on the home front and deal with his own guilt at not being able to serve. He starts an innocent friendship with his sister-in-law which sustains him through hard times. Will he survive the bombs, the riots, the rationing and find true love in the end?
These are their intertwined and interlocking stories told through the medium of diaries, letters and personal recollections, based on the author’s family history covering the period of 1879–1920. The truth is never plain and rarely simple.
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A Heart Full of Love
It was 22nd of October 2015. A little girl was born with red hair and blue eyes and a heart full of love. We all have a heart full of love when we are born. Did you know that?
Her name is Hallie, and she is a gift; just like you and all your friends, every child born is a gift. Hallie is also a super hero with only one mission…
Not to save you, but to show you how to save yourself.
Her superpower is self-love, and her job is to share love all over the world.
Did you know that we all have this superpower?
Shhhh, don’t tell Hallie. She knows she has a superpower, but she doesn’t yet know she is a superhero.
Would you like to find out how Hallie discovers her powers?
Would you like to discover your superpower?
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A Heart of Glass
This eclectic collection of poems invites you to sit at a table and feast along at a banquet of thoughts, desires and dreams. Each theme spotlights some untested message about identity, mental health, love and being, giving a lucid perspective to otherwise complex matters. The vulnerable, delicate and emotional poems coupled with the author’s transparency about her own experiences have informed the title A Heart of Glass. She employs simple rhythms and imagery to explore regular but intriguing characters set in plots that allow the richness of their stories to become real. This body of writing comes unrestricted and ready to spark – regardless if it is a conversation, thought or a long-lost memory...
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