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School student Ellie is kind-hearted and intelligent but impulsive. She's anxious about the future of the planet, so when power-hungry oil tycoon, Muelo, makes a bid to become mayor of her city, she feels compelled to stop him. Facing off against the charismatic, dynamic and relentlessly ruthless Muelo, Ellie finds herself in a confrontation that tests the limits of her courage. Sapiens, an enchantress of the mind, takes Ellie and her friends ...

Prison memoir book by Stephen Jackley, who spent 12 years in various different establishments across the UK. Reflects on social and political themes, with experience of self-representation.

Beggar Bee Nameless follows Deceased Affairs officer Shane Ellis‿s investigation to uncover the name of a recently deceased beggar. The reader will be immersed in the life of the ‿Nameless‿ and his unlikely companionship with fellow vagabond, the fierce and enigmatic Gracie. Product of an abusive childhood, she is convinced that a homeless life is the only life worth living and has found the means to survive through her principles known as the...

The experience of custody is one most of us only usually hear about from outside. All the intricacies of navigating prison life ‿ suicide watch, fights, punishments, abuses of power by officials, and relationships ‿ are rarely shown. This book sets out to reveal these facets of prison life in a depth and diversity never covered before. Right from the opening passages (when the author is arrested at Heathrow Airport) readers will discover aspec...

We all desire to live in a healthier, happier, and safer world. However, what humanity faces now are the rackets of competition, confusion and conflict. The ecological scars of climate change are a clarion call for us to change course urgently, or forever face the consequences. Ndaba Sibanda, from Zimbabwe, catches this in vivid ways. The Eastern and Southern African regions are no stranger to climate change -manifesting in droughts, depletion...

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Based on true stories, the author draws on her years of experience providing humanitarian support in Greece to open a window into the lives of the thousands of residents in Moria who are forced to tolerate squalid, sub-human conditions on a daily basis for the hope of one day leading dignified lives.

Invisible Schemes will take you on an unforgettable journey to the city's unseen edge, where powerful forces are awakening.

Cupid's a Psycho is a contemporary love story set in Glasgow. It deals with the intense relationships of three teenagers and a cruel, unthinking act that tests the limits of love and forgiveness against a background of disadvantage and alienation in central Scotland.

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Sef-help guide to recovering from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and sypmtoms of Long Covid

A non-fiction book by female entrepreneur who sets out ways that women can achieve their best careers and overcome gender inequalities.

Tangled Yet Coiled is a collection of 22 poems exploring the climate emergency, the unifying potential of nature, and experiences of wilderness that vault the ego, that captivate and sustain. It is written with the hope of turning powerlessness into small acts of courage and championing the natural beauty found in humans and all living things.

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Beyond the Mind explores meditation and mindfulness as as therapy for tragedy and recurring negative thought. With a focus on the isolation faced by many during lockdown, the book takes you through the stages of mindfulness therapy and explains the practical uses for every day life.

The book includes content by 16 authors around the world, who cover themes around building resilience and adaptation to climate change. It also presents scientific explanations for the causes and trajectory of climate change by leading academics.

A collection of 20 pieces by people in prison and on probation, covering the theme of 'hope'. Explores aspects of prisons, the criminal justice system, and rehabilitation.