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  • Live Donkey, Dead Lion
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    Live Donkey, Dead Lion
    Karen Wheeler

    On August 6, 1914, Able Seaman Timothy McCarthy departs Plymouth onboard Endurance, worried that he is missing the great adventure of war. By the following January, Tim is embroiled in his own adventure, trapped in ice, facing the crushing loss of his ship, forced to live for months on an ever-shrinking ice floe, and undertaking two desperate attempts to reach safety onboard the unseaworthy James Caird. Tim endures all of this and more, all while being pitted against the most extreme weather conditions, with dwindling food supplies, inadequate clothing and protection, and no means of communication with the rest of the world.


    Within three weeks of his return to Britain, Tim is belatedly given his opportunity to join the war effort. Onboard the SS Narragansett, Tim again faces many of the ordeals he has so recently survived, this time with the added threat of his fellow mariners turned enemy. This is Tim’s story as a Live Donkey, Dead Lion.

    £3.50
  • 'One-Take Weller'
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    'One-Take Weller'
    Al Weller

    In 1971, Al Weller, 25, married with a young daughter, is content with his blue-collar life. Though skilled in commercial art, he prefers manual labour and truck driving, enjoying pints with mates after work.

    A chance suggestion from his friend ‘Lawse’ leads Al to moonlight as an ‘ad face’ (advertising model). For nine months, he juggles an odd double life - delivering dairy products to posh hotels while posing for knitting patterns and romance magazines.

    Al’s world turns upside down when his face suddenly appears on deodorant posters plastered across London’s buses and Underground. This unexpected fame catapults him into a new reality, challenging his comfortable working-class existence.

    £3.50
  • Happiness, My Best Friend
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    Happiness, My Best Friend
    Sèna Gay Vigan

    Happiness at the right time.

    Some of us claim you are just a decoy.
    And yet,

    You would be fully enjoyed
    By the one who loves simplicity,
    The one who keeps his head above water,
    And fully regains one’s responsibility.

    You are widely opened,
    To lovers of nature.

    You are such a slide,
    A stunning mix of flavors.

    You are also known as: Friendship, intimacy, hilarity, joy, life, bliss.

    £3.50
  • Whittling our Niche
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    Whittling our Niche
    Duncan Gregory

    He had become an Australian, indistinguishable from the real thing, returning to England and his Cornish boyhood world before discovering the truth of his existence.


    “I recall the exact moment. The birth certificate extract showed my unique quartet of Christian names. Strangely, the names next to MOTHER were a replica of the trio I recollected for my elder sister, 25 years my senior. Birthplace correct. Against FATHER was scrawled a single word: unknown. There, at the age of 26, I came to know I was a bastard!”


    From these beginnings Gregory charts the story of a life that roams across four continents, encompasses three careers, and spans five decades. At times he’s deep in thought, searching for the meaning of existence; at others, cartwheeling across Australia or India with a sometimes ragtag bunch of best friends and associates.


    It’s an exhilarating, quite unique piece of writing: an enthralling story which embodies a dry sense of humour stemming from the author’s British and Australian roots. But then at times it’s the reverse, with first-hand accounts from the poorest areas of Kenya, alongside thoughts of protective spiritual auras that might govern our existence.


    But considering our miniscule place in a mega-universe, are any of our stories worth telling anyway? This is the question that Gregory deliberates within the final chapter… and one that the reader may fathom their answer to from reading this rather remarkable and informative book.

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  • Modern Manners : Navigating in the Digital Age for Gen Z
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    Modern Manners : Navigating in the Digital Age for Gen Z
    Susie Barber

    In the era of social media, online communication, and ever-evolving technology, the concept of etiquette has taken on a whole new meaning. Modern Manners: Navigating Etiquette in the Digital Age for Gen Z is a comprehensive guide designed specifically to address the unique etiquette challenges faced by Gen Z.


    From understanding the importance of maintaining a positive digital presence to deciphering the unwritten rules of online platforms. Written by etiquette expert Susie Barber. A great read.

    £3.50
  • Fractured yet Blessed
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    Fractured yet Blessed
    Cleopatra Da Gama Rose

    Reeling from one trauma to the next, my life felt like it was spiralling downward. I found myself in a deep, dark pit with nowhere to go. At my lowest point, life seemed hopeless, and I truly wanted to let go. Giving up felt like the easier option.

    However, through various avenues of healing and sheer determination, I slowly began to rise. Step by step, with courage, self-belief, and confidence, I moved forward.

    This book is a collection of some of my most heartfelt experiences – a story I hope will inspire you to rise above life’s challenges and leave the darkness behind.

    £3.50
  • Life in a Dance on Words
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    Life in a Dance on Words
    Rand Emad

    While at times you may dance with others and other times alone, the movements you make as you forge your life’s path also represent a dance. Although the steps may vary, the finish line remains constant, so it’s time to recognize life for what it truly is, a dance, one that you must learn to master in order to transcend towards ultimate freedom.

    £3.50
  • A Case for AI Ethics to Achieve Sustainability
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    A Case for AI Ethics to Achieve Sustainability
    Thami Msubo

    What if the real power of AI isn’t in its speed, data, or dominance but in its ability to serve humanity with conscience, dignity, and sustainability?


    In A Case for AI Ethics to Achieve Sustainability, Thami Msubo, a South African thought leader and workplace diplomat bridging shopfloor realities and boardroom decisions, delivers a bold and timely blueprint for aligning artificial intelligence with ethical leadership, measurable outcomes, and the UN SDGs. Inspired by Al pioneer Geoffrey Hinton and heeding Stephen Hawking’s stark warning that Al could pose an existential threat to humanity, Msubo introduces four transformative dimensions.


    First, the Ethical AI Manifesto, a values-driven vision rooted in Ubuntu, ‘I am because we are’, which champions human dignity, privacy, shared prosperity, accountability, and others.


    Second, the Ubuntu Ethical AI Framework, a practical tool with measurable KPIs that track AI’s impact on workplace wellbeing, social inclusion, and long-term sustainability.


    Third, the Circle of Evolutionary Learning, a forward-looking model that ensures ethical knowledge is passed from one generation to the next.


    Fourth, the Sovereign AI Wealth Fund (SAIWF), an economic justice which ensures that automation royalties are paid back to society and displaced workers are reskilled with dignity.


    Written in clear, accessible language, this book makes complex ideas easy to understand and apply. It is for everyone: students, educators, CEOs, policymakers, and concerned citizens. But it makes a powerful appeal to corporations, governments, and multilateral organisations to lead the AI revolution with ethics at its core.


    A powerful voice from the Global South, long excluded from Western-centric AI discourse, Msubo positions South Africa as a global torchbearer and beacon of ethical, human-centred innovation. This book is a moral compass for our digital age.

    £3.50
  • The Wilderness Within: My Cancer Story
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    The Wilderness Within: My Cancer Story
    Brenda Spaan

    Brenda Spaan was first diagnosed with cancer at the age of 35. She passed away peacefully on 16 September 2023.


    It was Brenda’s greatest dream to share her journey with as many as possible… her searches for treatment, her adventures during remission and most of all the realisation that cancer wasn’t her enemy but instead her best friend.


    This change in mindset is what carried her through the best and the worst of times.


    ‘The Wilderness Within’ is a poignant, moving tale of a woman holding onto the beauty of life and grasping every opportunity which came her way. Her advice to those who face the same challenges is to “Embrace every moment!”

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  • The Smokescreen of Life
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    The Smokescreen of Life
    Marc Salzmann

    The Smokescreen of Life invites readers to embark on a profound journey of introspection, questioning the constructs of human perception and the layers of illusion that obscure our understanding of truth. From the noise of societal expectations to the intricate web of personal beliefs, this book challenges you to uncover the essence of what lies beneath.

    Using the fascinating story of his grandfather, Marc Salzmann offers a powerful exploration of spiritual, moral, and existential themes, drawing from a rich tapestry of philosophy, religion, and human experience. With compelling arguments and thought-provoking insights, he dismantles the distractions of modern life, urging readers to reconnect with the fundamental questions that define existence.

    This book is not merely a read: it’s a call to action. Whether you seek clarity, wisdom, or a deeper sense of purpose, The Smokescreen of Life will resonate with anyone yearning to see beyond the veil and embrace a more authentic and meaningful reality.

    Dare to look past the smokescreen. What truths will you uncover?

    £3.50
  • A Boy Called Joe
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    A Boy Called Joe
    Douglas Denny

    During the Depression and World War II, conditions were very tough.

    In the suburbs, it was quite common for two families to live in one house.

    The barter system existed. If you had fruit, you swapped it for eggs or vice versa.

    People helped each other out.

    Nothing was wasted.

    One example was butter wrapped in greaseproof paper. The paper was used to grease the inside of a cake tin and then used to light the fire in the stove.

    £3.50
  • The Golden Book of Creation
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    The Golden Book of Creation
    Elena the Greek

    We are all going through spiritual awakenings and always looking for our truth, inner truth, universal truth, ways of harmoniously being with each other, growing, and ever-evolving in our everyday lives. It takes a lot to find the courage within to shift any “truths” that are no longer serving in a meaningful way, but mostly what it takes is moments of self-reflection and deeper understanding of the role we are here to fulfill in a way that means something to us. It’s not always easy to look back and reflect, and it’s not even easy to be present and experience uncomfortably any situation that is here only to provide wisdom and teachable moments. My advice? Grab these moments and make the best of them. Unbecome who you thought you were and explore with all your inner power who you truly are in every aspect of your being, and let that golden light of yours shine unapologetically at its best ability. This is the point where you find your true calling and purpose in life.

     

    The way to treat life is with humor and wisdom in order to find the inner truth and ways to share it with those you appreciate the most.

    As always, …

     

    … be True to YourSelf & be your True Self!

    £3.50

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