Living the Dream!

This is the story of my life, from childhood struggles with polio to leaving home at seventeen for an apprenticeship with British Aircraft Corporation, working on the iconic Concorde. My career path took me through Westland Helicopters and British Rail, before a 22-year career at British Airways in London, where I became a Senior Airline Engineer, licensed to maintain a fleet of company aircraft.

After that, I turned to flying for pleasure and eventually became a Chief Flying Instructor, starting my own flying school. Over 36 years of training pilots, I experienced fourteen engine failures, three near misses, and two bird strikes—the most dramatic being a fight with a buzzard that smashed through the windscreen, hitting my student in the face, leaving him with a black eye and a split lip, and ending up draped around his neck like a scarf. I also survived a cockpit fire shortly after takeoff that burned my left leg.

Then there’s the story of a mild-mannered, religious pilot who became a good friend. He once told me about the day his ejection seat failed during a jet spin-out, sending him plummeting toward the ground. Resigned to death, he was saved by a voice in his head that he believed was God, offering the solution just in time.

The GurgleGeflunkenHausens

Gertrude and Barry GurgleGeflunkenHausen are certainly not your normal neighbours.The odd pair are known all throughout Corenea Valley for their whacky antics and their even whackier house – which is two completely different designs split right down the centre! It is not unusual to see Gertrude walking around with a bright orange road cone planted firmly on her head after losing a practical joke war with Barry. Nor is it unusual to see Barry stumbling as he tries to untie his shoelaces from around the nearest lamp post.This quirky couple have grown to love their simple life on Iris Avenue; however, their world is about to be turned upside down as they receive a mystery prize in the mail. Leaving Cornea Valley for the first time, they are about to embark on an unforgettable adventure to places that their somewhat simple brains haven’t even imagined!

Sam the Sunflower

This is a bedtime story about Sam the sunflower.Sam is the happiest sunflower seed who is excited to grow. But growing takes time.With the help of Mother Nature and Flower Power, Sam grows up into a beautiful sunflower, with two special petals. With the help of amazing friends, Sam will show what you need in order to grow. Sam and friends wish you a magical sleep. Enjoy sweet dreams.

The Adventures of Sienna and Momo

When 10-year-old Sienna wishes for her beloved monkey teddy, Momo, to come alive, she never imagines her dream will come true. But one magical night, Momo springs to life, ready to share in Sienna’s world of imagination and adventure. Together, they discover a magical forest, a place bursting with wonder and mystery.In this magical realm, Sienna and Momo meet whimsical creatures, explore hidden treasures, and solve riddles. Every day brings a new and exciting challenge. But no matter how thrilling the adventures, it’s the deep bond of friendship between Sienna and Momo that truly makes their journey unforgettable.The Adventures of Sienna and Momo is a heartwarming tale celebrating the magic of dreams and the enduring power of friendship. Perfect for young readers, this story is a delightful reminder that the best adventures are those shared with a friend. Join Sienna and Momo as they laugh, learn, and grow together in a world where anything is possible.

Dicing With Death

While there was terrorist-related activity happening somewhere in Northern Ireland daily, Belfast bore the brunt of it, and the two-mile stretch of road between Willie’s home and the school had more than its share. He travelled that corridor of death to and from school every day. In school, he was prepared to put his life on the line protecting the rights of disaffected young people. He tried to keep the older boys out of the arms of the IRA, who would recruit them into the Fianna (Junior IRA), and out of reach of the security forces who would arrest them for petty crimes and then release them on condition that they became informers. He was ready to protect them against all comers. He walked the middle ground, neither on one side nor the other. The police and the soldiers were professionals. They could look after themselves. He did not support the IRA, nor take orders from them, nor allow himself to be used by them. He saw his role as protecting the young people in his care. He was walking on quicksand, knowing that if he put a foot wrong, he could vanish without a trace.

An Unlikely Friendship

As two unlikely friends embark on an exciting adventure, their courage is tested as they narrowly escape danger.

Living in the calm and clear waters of a secluded pond, they had been protected from harm their whole lives, but as all little ones grow, their yearning for discovery draws them into peril. As they navigated unchartered waters, they discovered their courage and strength, which saw them through their journey and back to safety. Through their troubles, they formed a bond of friendship that would last a lifetime.

Liverpool Late Teens

In this third book, set during the years 1950-1953 within the seaport of Liverpool, the main protagonist is finishing his apprenticeship as a Ruler/Bookbinder at Benson’s printers.

The story picks up as he recovers from a cycling accident and reflects on the changes in his life.

He encounters and becomes engaged in a mix of situations: some humorous, when reconnecting with an old school friend; workmates’ alleged ghostly apparitions; an alarming basement fire with a mysterious outcome; and a furtive co-worker assignation ending in angst. He becomes emotionally aware, too, of the regrettable side of life in uncalled-for workplace stances; the city’s aggressive populace minority intent on criminal ugliness revealed in vicious, narrow-minded bitterness, violence, and descending tragedy.

Amidst all this, he begins to envision his future aspirations. As events unfold, he must make decisions that will shape his future while also considering the impact on his family.

What choices will he make?

Neo-Humean & Mechanismic Paradigms of Inference for Physical Science

In Neo-Humean & Mechanismic Paradigms of Inference for Physical Science, author Philippos Afxentiou explores the intersections of causality across physical and social sciences. This work presents an ambitious framework for unifying scientific inference across disciplines, from hard sciences like physics to more conceptually nuanced fields like social science. Drawing on both Humean and mechanistic theories of causality, the book critically examines existing scientific paradigms, addressing their limitations and proposing a path toward greater coherence in understanding causation. Afxentiou’s exploration of inductive reasoning, probabilistic causality, and multi-linear causation offers a compelling re-evaluation of what it means to establish a theory that bridges traditionally disparate fields. Ideal for readers with an interest in philosophy of science, this work brings clarity and innovation to one of the most complex debates in modern scientific thought.

Amazing Animals

Here is an animal anthology for the enjoyment of children, parents or teachers.  The illustrated poems will amuse and entertain but have interesting factual information and related activities to stimulate further learning at home or in school.

So, if you wish to know the name of the most famous St. Bernard dog, how to tell a crocodile from an alligator, what giraffes do with their long necks when they sleep, whether owls really say ‘tu-whit tu-whoo’ plus many other amazing animal facts, do read on.

The Rabbit Hole

She was living in a world filled with abuse until she discovered a way to unravel the mysteries of an outer world. Little did she know the price she would have to pay to embark on this new journey – a journey that promised true love, peace, and eternal joy. As she travelled along the fine line between sanity and insanity, she dared to accept her flaws and embrace her mistakes. Will she be drawn into the black hole or find her way back to the home she dearly missed?

The Rabbit Hole takes you through her enigmatic journey, capturing the essence of an alternate reality. It delves into the highs and lows of human emotions and the struggle to find self-love. It explores how we determine what is right and wrong in our minds and reveals the open possibilities available when we accept the truth. Ultimately, it reminds us that the destination was never the goal – the journey was.

Mother Moon and Me

Every evening, when the time comes to go to bed

And the world outside is quiet and slow

It can be easy to feel that you are all alone.

But you might be surprised to find

That there is a friend of yours,

Watching over you from the big, beautiful night sky.

Join us on a magical journey to sleep,

with unlikely friends, through the wonders of the night.

One Way to Tailor a Swift Sabbatical

The beauty of having a passion is that it can be shared. This one was passed down through two generations, from Grandfather to Grandson. All those hard-fought hours necessary to turn a dream into reality led to a sense of complete freedom and the chance to taste the full flavours of life.The places, the people, the natural beauty, the exquisite food, and the memories made in fleeting moments – these are the times we never get back. Yet, when we put them all together, they form a gift, one that we can all enjoy in the present.After 11 years at university and working in central London, focused on hitting monthly targets, an opportunity presented itself. Turning the negative of a financial crisis into a positive, the chance of a lifetime came calling.The dream became reality. As each day passed, having no plan turned out to be the best plan. Don’t wait for a negative, create the positive!I hope someone finds my message in a bottle…