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Making Waves Against All the Odds
Dive into this heart-wrenching young adult/adult novel that delves deep into the lives of five children struggling to rise above the hardships of their single-parent upbringing. Making Waves Against All the Odds follows their journey from primary school, where they form a self-preservation group, through the turbulent years into adulthood.
At the centre of the story is Stuart, who, burdened with the responsibilities of being the man of the house from a very young age, grapples with his own challenges, including failed romances, while also managing his younger sister’s troubles.
When tragedy strikes, Stuart faces an agonizing decision: become the legal guardian of a daughter from their close-knit group or marry the girl of his dreams. The emotional twists and turns of Stuart’s journey will keep you captivated until the very end.
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The Adventures of Tinkerbell, Clarita and TomTom – Book 2
When the three friends stumble upon Father Christmas buried in a pile of snow while driving along the snowy, winding road to visit Clarita’s family for Christmas, they are shocked. Obviously, they need to help him, but how?
Their eyes widened in astonished awe when Father Christmas revealed his rescue plan.
Meanwhile, readers have given TCT Cooper a four-star rating on Amazon. In the second instalment of the Tinkerbell adventure series, delighted young Mini Cooper fans and readers are again invited to join the chubby and cheeky green Mini Cooper and her friends in a journey filled with imagination, fun, and laughter. Clarita, a carefree young lady, and TomTom, who loves to flaunt his navigational skills, add to the excitement as they embark on their adventures making for a funny and entertaining journey.
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Revolutionary Voices for Democracy
Two hundred and fifty years ago, victory in the American Revolution empowered its founding fathers to consider a glorious ‘revolutionary idea’: a democracy of inclusiveness and diversity for all. Yet, America’s revolution never meant to include the enslaved, who lived in small, dark squares of windowless slave houses.
At Philadelphia, Pennsylvania’s Constitutional Convention of 1787, compromises perpetuated America’s ‘slave society’ based on free labour, benefiting its citizenry to the detriment of America’s slave row. For the next seventy-eight years, ‘America’s democracy’ permitted this vile system of slavery to continue. However, slave revolutions, revolutionary voices, and prayers persisted. As the smoke cleared from the battlefields of the American Civil War, Juneteenth (June 19, 1865) granted America a full Independence Day.
The question remains to this very day whether the formerly enslaved and their descendants will ever fully receive the rights, reparations, and benefits of full citizenship in our American democracy. Revolutionary voices must continue to set an example for the entire world of the revolutionary idea that is democracy.
The next 250 years will answer this question as America approaches its 500th anniversary.
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Glance
From the coal mines of Northern England, which fuelled the Allies in World War II, to the war-torn streets of Saigon after the Vietnam War, two young souls charted their paths to America in the 1980s. Despite their vastly different journeys, fate brings them together in Indiana, where they uncover a collection of papers penned by a young Abraham Lincoln and hidden by his friend Eleanor Smith. This remarkable discovery ignites a shared quest to uncover the true significance of the documents for Lincoln and his childhood companion. As they delve deeper into their investigation, the revelations they uncover prove as transformative as the journey that brought them together.
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Don't Call Me a Scaredy Cat
Don’t Call Me a Scaredy-Cat tells the story of a young boy with many fears. During a family trip, a poor decision leads him on an unexpected journey to confront those fears head-on. The adventure takes a dramatic turn, culminating in a heartwarming reunion with his loving father.
This touching tale allows parents and children to explore the transformation of fear into courage, learning together how to become true overcomers.
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Destiny
Fabunmi, a renowned wrestler and farmer who dominated the wrestling competitions in the land of Ooduwa (Oduduwa), becomes gripped by fear when Baale (Chief) Asipa reveals at a wrestlers’ meeting that he bears the curse of Shango (the false god).
His remarkable achievements, unparalleled strength, and unwavering fearlessness propel him to a land no son of Ooduwa has ever ventured before. As the mightiest in the land and with the support of Iwin, the little fairy, and his family, Fabunmi confronts Shango in the wilderness, ultimately destroying him and his powers.
Fabunmi’s triumph in liberating the children of Ooduwa from Shango’s wrath earns him a revered place at the side of Kabiyesi (the King).
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Before the First Fleet to Australia
Most know the story of Australia’s First Fleet. But who were those convicts, sailors, marines and administrators who travelled to Botany Bay in 1787? And who orchestrated this ambitious expedition? In his meticulously researched new book, John Gardiner pulls back the curtain on the world from which the First Fleet emerged.
Delving into English newspapers, official reports, and government documents from the era, Gardiner vividly captures the squalor of London’s slums, the rotting hulks on the Thames where prisoners languished, and the hardscrabble lives of those who would people New South Wales. We meet real-life figures like Prime Minister William Pitt, Home Secretary Lord Sydney, and the Fleet’s commander, Captain Arthur Phillip. And we discover a society rife with corruption, violence, and despair.
Before the First Fleet to Australia paints an unflinching portrait of late 18th century England in all its vulgarity and cruelty. Gardiner’s fearless account confronts historical truths often glossed over about the First Fleet’s origins. Was this ragged band of convicts a collection of pathetic vagabonds or part of a strategically calculated colonial enterprise? Readers can decide for themselves in this absorbing and revelatory narrative history.
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The Preference
The Preference is about the unfolding of relationships amid complex desires. Although it is a novel of feelings and love, it is by no means an historical romance of the traditional type. Highly individual in its way, it follows the lives of two bright girls from privileged backgrounds from their teen years to early womanhood.
Intriguing and unique, Croft’s vivid portrayal of 19th-century life, combined with rich character dynamics, creates an unforgettable ‘keyhole’ look at sexual and emotional power-play in the mid-1800s. A plethora of well-defined characters move this story along. It’s a book that can be appreciated on different levels, but is a treat for anyone with a penchant for the Victorian era... or a taste for the sensual.
Insightful, erotic and humorous, exploring profound issues and compelling scenarios, this period drama is written with wit and honesty and was inspired by private archived diaries, defying some of the accepted stereotypes of the times.
Its sequel, The Entitlement, is the next to follow.
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The Land of No Food!
Prince Durst, the leader of his tribe in Wales is a troubled man. The Welsh dragons, the food of his nation, are becoming extinct. He can’t let his people starve, but what will he do? He will need to travel to far off shores to find a land of food.
Setting sail in his ship he voyages far, far away and discovers the land of Zitan, ruled by a Queen tormented by dragons!
Helping the Queen with her troublesome pests she rewards the Prince for his help and bravery.
The Prince can now return home to his people with the answer to all his worries and problems!
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The Adventures of Rupert and The Red Spectacles
Rupert’s day starts with a cheerful quest for a gift for his dear friend Caramella. But as he leaves the shop, an unexpected commotion grabs his attention: a rackety-rack sound grows louder as his pal Giuseppe zooms towards him on a brand-new orange bicycle, completely out of control!
What follows is a series of hilarious mishaps, from tumbles into flower-filled buckets to splashes in muddy puddles. But amidst the laughter and chaos, Rupert and his friends learn valuable lessons about friendship, politeness, and the importance of good old-fashioned manners.
Rupert’s Tales are more than just delightful stories; they’re a treasure trove of life lessons for young readers. Join Rupert and his charming friends as they navigate unexpected situations with kindness, compassion, and a sprinkle of good humor. Discover the power of lending a helping hand, the joy of communication, and the importance of caring for others.
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K. Hoss Farm
K. Hoss Farm follows the stories of three different animals living on a farm where the odds are always stacked against them. No matter how hard they try, they just can’t seem to catch a break. In a society where life isn’t always fair and our circumstances tend to shape us, these animals show us that sometimes we can be the exception to the rule.
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Jingles and Snowflake Save Christmas
Take off on to a high-flying adventure with Jingles and Snowflake getting back Santa’s magic key and saving Christmas.
To find Santa’s magic key, they will have to race against time to locate Charles to get the magic key to help Santa deliver all the presents on time to all the good boys and girls.
Will they be able to find Charles and Santa’s magic key in time? Will they be able to save Christmas?
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