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Iain Baird travelled to Kenya many times with groups of students and teachers as part of school linking projects. Jambo, Mr Iron Bird describes some of the many interesting events that took place during these visits and relates them to an overall view of Kenya, its people and its culture. It is clear that Iain has a deep affection for Kenya, however, his descriptions highlight both the highs and the lows that he experienced during his visits. ...

From Liverpool to the Far East. From freedom to slavery. From civilisation to barbarism. Join Johnny on his journey from the safety and familiarity of his home in Liverpool to the horrors of the Japanese prisoner of war camps, and back again. The author, Mike Berry, brings to life the tale of his father's suffering and survival and will apprise the reader of the most gruesome, inhumane experiences endured by him and his comrades. When Johnny ...

In 1943, four teenagers, engaged in a spot of poaching on a private estate within Hagley Wood, near Birmingham, England discover a decaying woman's body secreted within the trunk of a tree. The police are unable to identify whose remains they are, nor the circumstances of her death. Shortly after, messages start to appear on walls in the surrounding area of the West Midlands, identifying the victim as "Bella", and rumours start to circulate wh...

Making A Choice And The Coaching Conversation is for all those involved with coaching, whether as coachees, practitioners or those who use coaching as part of a management skillset. The author focusses on how we find ourselves repeating unhelpful patterns of behaviour. At work, this can lead to frustration, conflict and burn-out, which come with an uneasy sense that things are out of control. We tend to think of ourselves making smart decision...

Hell, purgatory, heaven describes the life and times of the author Hugh M Jackson. The book is divided into three areas. In his childhood, his description of his family treatment of him falls is described as "hell" and tells of the horrors meted out to him. The next area, listed as "purgatory" tells how he adapted and strengthened his personality to cope with his family's ongoing attempts to control him. During this period, he is advised of so...

A collection of poems written by Ian Singleton over the last 30 years. From the first poem he wrote to his late wife, to the last he wrote just after her tragic death, and a selection of everything in between. Section one is about his life, section two are thoughts on love and section 3 are varied in theme. These poems are personal, powerful and poignant, they are aimed to make you think about your early life, your first love and about the world.

In this sequel to The Amazing Adventures of Billy Burro Billy gains more knowledge and understanding about loving his neighbour, whether already a friend or someone he has yet to befriend. Billy Burro Bounces Back is a self help book for children and adults on the importance of being kind to all the people you come across in your life. Help someone and your actions will make you fell good. Close to being a non Biblical book about the Second ...

It is 1999, the year of the Millennium. Meet six unforgettable characters in this gripping, emotional novel and immerse yourself in their struggles, dilemmas, and dreams. How will sheltered young wife Louisa cope with her alcoholic husband while raising their rambunctious twins? Can aging rocker Kieran leave behind the adoring fans and packed mega stadiums of his youth? Can Roland and Hope breathe new life into their marriage when each has str...

Celtic Visions is a beautiful collection full of wonderful surprises and old favourites. Poems touching on themes of love, loss, friendships, dogs and nature inspire reflection and hope. With empowering Irish logic and wisdom these verses will uplift and delight every reader. "Your poems make me see the world differently" - says Tony Cranston, Talking Stories Radio. The most touching poems I've read in a long time. Tonight I'm Leaving the L...

An inspirational selection of personal experiences which will be of value to those who want to develop or change their career.

New stories from writers who have joined us from New Zealand, Spain, Northern Ireland, the UK and the USA plus continuing stories from Book One & Two writers. The world continues to change at a pace, and I continue to believe that by reading each other's stories we can have more understanding and respect for each other. I hope you will enjoy these stories as much as I have and welcome and embrace 2024 and all that it brings!

Uganda is probably the best country to visit for access to African butterflies, with a wide range of habitats and a very pleasant climate all year round. The road network is good, providing access to accommodation that is clean, with good food and a warm welcome. This second edition has 70 colour plates, 14 more than the first edition, with 96 more photographs, covering 33 more species. All photographs were taken during five visits to Uganda, ...

In late 2006, Martyn Habgood's work as an interim manager threw him suddenly into China, a completely alien environment. Over the next twelve years he would undertake a further five assignments there, managing in a different business culture, as well as getting involved in wedding ceremonies, experiencing magnificent scenery, learning local travel habits and trying foods he could probably have done without. This collection of his e-mails home ...

Themes which emerged in Robert Choulerton's first collection, 'Lines from Lea Bailey', are developed here, with all his sensitivity to cultural trends, and his felicitous choice of words. There is an abiding sadness at the passing of old values, falling standards of courtesy and decency. His voice is candid, and personal, throughout, always with a touch of humour. Following up so many recollections from his long life, he clearly relishes his w...

Themes which emerged in Robert Choulerton's first collection, 'Lines from Lea Bailey', are developed here, with all his sensitivity to cultural trends, and his felicitous choice of words. There is an abiding sadness at the passing of old values, falling standards of courtesy and decency. His voice is candid, and personal, throughout, always with a touch of humour. Following up so many recollections from his long life, he clearly relishes his w...

From Paris to Zion is based on the true story of Francois, extraordinarily handsome, with eyes of marine blue and an abundance of glossy brown curls. One could mistake him for a movie star. A conundrum of a man wearing many masks, his heart kind, sensitive and a deep thinker. Francois grows up in a in Jewish family running a thriving hotel business in an exclusive and expensive district in Paris. After a group of Neo Nazis initially befriend h...

A generously illustrated account of the author's long walk from Lowestoft To Land's End

A true story about coping and dealing with the many different emotions felt from bereavement and grief. Flaps and Chats follows the sad, traumatic but also liberating, and sometimes hilarious, journey of the author 'going it alone' after the loss of her beloved husband, her mother-in-law and finally her own mother. From Chatlines to affairs, from dating apps to swinging clubs, from foot fetishes to random sexual encounters. Free-falling into...

A fictional account of the breakdown in relations and ensuing war between Russia and China caused by historic border disputes.

A contemporary translation of the poems of Gaius Valerius Catullus with an introduction by the translator.