BoBo Hippo

From the ocean to the trees
the droplets searched with ease,
our family covers the world two-thirds at least.

Catch Me When I Fall

Embark on a captivating journey with the charming tale of Catch Me When I Fall. Join a spirited and affectionate family as they seize the opportunity of a lifetime, bidding farewell to their cherished home on the Somerset/Devon border in pursuit of the French dream.

With unwavering devotion to their three children, the family immerses themselves in the enchanting tapestry of France, encountering a kaleidoscope of extraordinary individuals from diverse backgrounds. Yet, amidst the tapestry of awe-inspiring experiences, tragedy and unexpected twists challenge their carefully laid plans.

Just when their spirits wavered and hope seemed elusive, a captivating transformation unfurls as a charismatic village doctor enters their lives. Could this encounter kindle the flames of romance and turn their fortunes around?

In Catch Me When I Fall, love, resilience, and the power of serendipity intertwine, painting a vivid portrait of a family seeking solace and renewal amidst the bittersweet melodies of life. Brace yourself for a heartfelt tale that will sweep you away to the idyllic landscapes of France and captivate your soul until the final page.

Collaboration versus Competition

Are you a manager who struggles to motivate your team? 

Are you looking for ways to enhance your staff engagement and interest? 

We know that working collaboratively improves our engagement and increases our enjoyment of our work. We also know that staff who are happy in their work are much more loyal, hardworking and productive.

This book offers techniques to get the best from your team and offers ways to get them working collaboratively. There are also anecdotes to illustrate how failure to collaborate can leave your staff members feeling dejected and uninspired.

Dear Beautiful Chaotic Mind

An invitation to heartbreak and grief and a celebration of love.

She desired more,
More emotion,
More acceptance,

More release of herself.

She desired the very passion,

Object,

Moment,

That only she could give herself.

She created the words

With blood and tears.

Heart shattered

Bones twisted,

With nothing but poetry

To give.

Disability & Me

“Never give up, raise your voice, so it’s heard and if you want something, go and get it. Define your own odds. And remember – “it’s not how long it takes you to get there – it’s about getting there in the end!””

Tyler’s Story is one of strength and resilience. Diagnosed at a young age with dyscalculia, dyslexia and hard of hearing, she faced bullies and unsupportive learning environments.

When she started work, despite all her achievements, people continued to try and bring her down. However, Tyler has come through the other side stronger than ever. Whatever life throws at her, she prevails, and her story will make you think twice about putting her in a box.

Education In Sounds And Rhythm: Peter And The Wolf

Prokofiev Sergei was a Russian musician born in Sosnovka in 1891. He died in Moscow in 1953. He wrote many symphony compositions, characterised by a simple style and by a vigorous rhythmic energy. Among his compositions, we recall the fairy tale ‘‘Peter and the wolf’’. It is a beautiful fairy tale told through musical instruments. The presentations of work are covered in a strict dialogue between a grandfather and his young nephew. Our imagination is captured by the main characters: Peter, the cat, the bird, the duck, the wolf, the hunters, the grandfather and from the musical instruments: the strings, the clarinet, the flute, the oboe, the horn, the timpani and the bassoon that personify and alternate the speech of these characters. 

Ella Plays Football – Her Game Too

Read the inspiring true story of Ella!She loves football so much but is picked on by the boys who don‘t think girls should play. Read as she overcomes the odds to show them that,YOU CAN DO ANYTHING YOU WANT TO!A percentage of each sale goes back into grassroots football.Follow the Barber Family on the continuing journey by scanning the QR code or following on Instagram @The.Barber.Family

Empress of Kings

Aeloy Netheraven was born and raised in the Kingdom’s most dangerous prison. Three nights a week she bleeds and breaks in the Pits, an illegal fight club run by the warden.

One day, two strangers offer her a choice and a chance. In exchange for her freedom, all she has to do is guard a prince. But in a cursed land where a tyrant Queen rules from a stolen throne, guarding a prince isn’t as easy as Aeloy thought it would be. Someone keeps gifting her body parts, a kitchen maid goes missing and the Queen forces Aeloy to compete in a series of trials to prove her worth.

As Aeloy searches for the missing kitchen maid, and the culprit behind the grotesque gifts, she uncovers truths which shake the very foundation of her life and everyone around her. She finally found freedom, but at what cost?

Fake Love

Moving through the complexities of dating, Stella and her friends quickly realised that the online world was simply a revolving door of people coming and going.

It had become a collection of hopeful souls and artificial feelings, all competing for attention. Conversing with many, yet rarely sealing the deal; because in the blink of an eye it was all yesterday’s news, and there were fresh, new people to talk to instead.

Craving love, and being burnt by the fire, losing hope, losing themselves, and getting lost within the deep, dark caverns of this online world of desire.

The fickle nature of being just a number and waiting your turn; of broken promises and stretching the truth. The short-lived swipe-right, swipe-left world around them was no easy game to play. The virtual world was certainly not a place to become emotionally invested in.

As Stella takes a reminiscent walk down memory lane, the stories of her and her friends are discovered, each with their own complicated tales of love, hope, heartbreak, and regret.

Was there really such a thing as finding the one? Or was that all just a fantasy?

Grandpa Is Now in Heaven

Sharing the memory of a lost loved one not only helps us to remember them, but also introduces a new generation to their story.

Heartless

Only a few selected humans know aliens have already invaded Earth, and those who ignore the truth must be kept in ignorance. What would their reaction be? Would it trigger war? Nobody knows and nobody wishes to know, but the relationship held between both worlds slowly starts sinking into an unavoidable conflict.

Kyra’s identity is kept secret from humans. To them, she must appear normal and anonymous; be no one special, and act like everyone else. But despite her adaptability, her identity always pulls her back to her roots; she isn’t made to fit in a narrow-minded world, and the world isn’t ready to accept her.

The missions she must overcome to protect herself and preserve peace between both worlds constantly push her to her limits, slowly revealing her true origins. Will she save the world before it is too late? The countdown has already started.

Juliette's Web

This enchanting story, Juliette’s Web, was spun just for you. Juliette is a cute and charming spider who speaks a little French, wears adorable hats, and loves to eat chocolate beetle soufflé. If only Juliette could be more like her amazing cousin, Antionette, who spun a magnificent web at the top of the Eiffel Tower. Juliette is determined to find the perfect spot for her cozy web, and she would love to meet a friend who adores her…eight legs and all! This heartwarming story will teach you some French and fun facts about spider webs, and it will have you saying “Bonjour!” to the next spider you encounter.