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Even if it seems on the surface that you have it all figured out, do you still feel empty inside? Have you ever wondered how you can have a long-lasting and meaningful impact in the world instead of just trying to stay afloat in a sea of ever-changing demands? You are not alone. Nurturing offers an easy, fast, and structured overview of how you can take care of yourself and contribute to the world in your own fulfilling way. With practical tips that can be swiftly moved into action at the end of each chapter, it marks the beginning of an exciting and rewarding life changing transformation.

Read about the journey of this white paper plane. See the sights and follow the plane as it looks down on the world below, passing over fields and rivers and observing life in all its beauty. Then witness the kindness of human nature as the plane is rescued from trouble, mended and sent back out into the world to enjoy more sights of wonder.

A collection of verse inspired by the style of John Cooper Clarke, the 'Godfather of Punk Poetry.' The verse is mostly commentary on current social issues, attitudes and mores addressed in a sardonic and hopefully amusing manner. Ideally, the verse should be read to a club or pub audience in a rapid manner and in a Manchester accent. The author has a bash at establishment figures, 'celebrities,' and 'political correctness,' and other current topics.

On a sun-soaked day at the seaside, families sprawled across the sands, children's laughter filling the air. But amidst the typical beach scenes, an unexpected visitor emerged: a penguin! Darting between sunbathers, flapping its wings, and leaping high into the air, this out-of-place creature created quite a spectacle. Then, with a sudden thud in the sand, the beachgoers were left in suspense. What was this penguin's mission? The mystery was too intriguing to ignore, and the quest to uncover the truth began.

In Terminal Descent, the fine line between ambition and obsession blurs, as the magnetic pull of wealth and the libertine allure of promiscuity weave a culture veering on the precipice of moral decay. The path once tread in pursuit of lofty ladders now morphs into dark, enigmatic alleys leading to a slippery slide of relentless descent. As the veils of societal decorum thin, the narrative plunges into a whirlpool where unchecked desires and unrestrained indulgences set the stage for a haunting spectacle of human nature stripped bare. Terminal Descent is an evocative exploration of how the seductive dance between aspiration and moral compass can spiral into a fall from grace, narrating a tale where every choice made casts a long, indelible shadow.

Maths sometimes looks scary, but it isn't! Trust me, you've got this! Maths in primary school isn't easy for everyone, especially Imani. For Imani it is just frustrating, scary, and a book with seven seals. In order to help Imani, her mother comes up with a brilliant and yummy idea, The Maths Pie, to take her daughter's fear of maths away, and show her that is actually isn't that bad and can even be quite easy. Read through till the end, as there is a surprise waiting for you. By the way: I, the author of this book, had a fear of maths, so rest assured you're not alone in this.

It was very difficult to know why my mum kept doing the same thing at first and asking me to repeat the same thing over and over again. But I don't mind now, I understand she forgets everything. I write it down on a piece of paper to remind her. I follow her around the house and collect things she puts down; she won't remember where she left them. Some days are hard and I cry but other days it's like playing hide and seek with mum's hand bag. I love my mum very much and I know she loves me too.

'All descend to a crevasse of fallen-hope, expanses are massive, our precipice-scope', when our lies become truth, what remains? Avalanche of Souls is a collection of epic poetry from American-Southern Author J.C. Bratcher. Experience intense and visceral emotion as each selection conveys both truth as well as hope, 'In a Potter's field of shame, I sob to say, no marker can portray the hobbling pain, of kneeling on cobbles to coddle the slain.' The author captures facets of human behaviour which is universal through time and place, 'We are atrocious, we envision the blind to limit the focus, A cacophony-erosion, we deafen the mind to mimic the locust.' The themes are often conflicting notions of love and hate, creating severe and poignant verses, 'The umbilical-ball of our indifference is malignant, how being indentured is contingent upon our pigment.' The author is rooted in the approach of 'death informing life', as verses reflect, 'No Mother-of-Pearl can shelter the girl, no Canary diamonds are buried beside him'. Avalanche of Souls is an inspirational and unfettered view into the world, through the eyes of a poet.

Life in the 1950s and 60s sometimes appears to have been lived by people from another planet. Such is the difference in lifestyle between now and then. Computers, social media, and all the problems that come with living in the 21st century were a distant dream (or nightmare). Life was lived at a slower pace, and people had more time for one another. This is not to say that times couldn't be hard, and life certainly wasn't always a 'bed of roses'. Through it all, there was always a shoulder to lean on, or a nice cup of tea made by a friend or neighbour, who would listen patiently to your troubles or triumphs (counsellors extraordinaire!) There appeared to be no shortage of characters, and everyone had a tale to tell. 'A peck of dirt won't kill you,' was a well-used adage, and from childhood to old age, people were less fearful than today, thus allowing them to live their lives to the full. This book is about the people who lived through those times, their quirks and habits, their generosity and good humour. Humour plays a big part in this book, with a sprinkling of every other human emotion. The author sincerely hopes that young and old will enjoy looking back at a bygone time which was only 60 short years ago.

The complexity of managing a business today has increased exponentially due to rapid technological advancement and global events. This implies that the solutions of yesterday may not be applicable today or in the near future. Some of the major problems faced by businesses today include financial management, competition, strategy, change and innovation. Business managers must therefore development a comprehensive understanding of business organisations and equip themselves with knowledge in subject areas such as Value Creation, Value Management, Organisational Transformation, Leadership, Innovation, Change Management and Strategic Thinking. This requires practical knowledge of principles and theories such as SWOT and PESTEL analysis to help them to conduct a situational analysis of their businesses when the need arises. This is what the author seeks to achieve by providing practical examples of how business problems can be solved.

All identities are fictional. Events may be hard to believe, but all are true. We witness the daily life, marked by persecution, war and atrocities, of a man who truly makes a difference. It has been said that 'if one saves a life, it will be as if they saved all of humanity.' Agent 007 pales in comparison with the real life hero we meet in this story. The author takes the reader into a world where life is valued at no more worth than the price of a bullet, half a dollar. "The Aramaean transports us into an alternative world, where people choose faith and love amid war and persecution. Challenging and inspiring, it provides an insight to daily life in the Middle East today." - Steinar Husby, speaker and author. "Powerful and personal stories creating the feeling of being right there in the situations. The book presents new insights and dimensions of the conditions in the region. This is a book that should be read by anyone engaged in societal issues." - Eimund Aamodt, high school teacher of maths and physics. "Translating this book was challenging, but not difficult. The narrative moves at a thrilling pace, but the psychological and spiritual dimension grips the heart, and pulls the reader into the lives, families, and trials of the actors." - William Gray, Retired university lecturer and freelance translator.

The pain in my jaw was like heat growing rapidly over facial tissue, like a bush fire destroying valuable habitats. I stopped to look at my reflection and with the heaviest of self-pity and pain, did not recognise the woman staring back at me. How would I explain this to my mum? To my daughter? This time I couldn't think of an excuse, I couldn't think of a way to explain away my injuries. Not this time. He was able to blend in and control people's view of himself in almost any social construct. Was he a chameleon or social manipulator? The fear he installed in myself and others was a method of control to him. I was truly unable to escape and petrified to even try. I didn't know left from right, right from wrong. Light from dark. Sober from drunk. Love from fear. I felt I was in a constant revolving door, every time I tried to get off, it would spin faster and faster, I couldn't get out of the unstoppable, erratic, and toxic encasement of my life.

In the heart of London's sprawling underground, DI Ryan McNally and DS Marcia Frost of the British Transport Police Major Investigations Team find themselves unravelling the threads of a cold case two decades old. The skeletal remains unearthed at Lambeth North station set the stage for a chilling narrative that plunges deep into the heart of unsolved murder. Just as the pieces seem to fall into place, a sinister new mystery unfurls. A string of female suicides across various underground locations emerges to be a mask for a darkly orchestrated series of murders. As McNally's team delves deeper, the eerie connection between the cold case and the recent murders grows impossible to ignore. As McNally and Frost wade through the life stories of the victims, desperate to unearth the elusive link binding them, they find themselves spiralling closer to a deadly climax that threatens to engulf them whole. Mind the Killer offers a relentless narrative pace set against the backdrop of a unique policing environment that courses through the veins of London's underground. With each chapter, shocking twists uncoil, leading to a jaw-dropping finale that reverberates through the very last sentence. The book isn't just a tale of murder and intrigue, but a chilling journey into the core of fear and the unyielding grasp of vengeance.

In the heart of the town stands Bright House, ominously empty, with its owners too terrified to reside there. A dark curse has plagued the Bright lineage: no firstborn survives past their twenty-first birthday. As Paula Bright, pregnant and determined, seeks to shield her unborn child from this malevolent fate, she stumbles upon a shadowy presence. This ancient evil, hidden within the house's very foundation, has claimed the lives of Bright descendants for over a century. Torn between trust and suspicion, Paula seeks refuge in the church, desperate to dispel the consuming dread. Yet, there are others, driven by insatiable greed, who crave the dark power tied to the Bright legacy. Unfazed by the consequences, they threaten not only the Brights but anyone connected to them. With her family's future hanging in the balance, Paula faces a harrowing choice: risk her child's life in pursuit of a cure or succumb to the haunting curse. The answers lie with a single, enigmatic figure, but with deception at every corner, whom can Paula truly trust? Dive into Curiosity Kills and unravel the mysteries of Bright House.

In 1961, Cyprus becomes more than just a sun-soaked backdrop for Geoff and Harry, two young British soldiers from the Army Intelligence Corps. Envisioning a tranquil assignment filled with sunbathing and casual duties, they're quickly thrust into a world of intrigue and danger. Their civilian chief, amidst political chaos that's left the secret services scrambling, demands vigilance. The duo soon finds themselves at the heart of a perilous incident, one that risks unveiling the RAF's clandestine nuclear weapons on the island. While the garrison theatre offers a semblance of normalcy, staging plays that inadvertently spotlight the simmering Greek and Turkish tensions, a larger geopolitical storm brews. The Arab world's animosity towards Israel looms large, and Geoff's blossoming romance with the mysterious Lucinda unveils unexpected ties to the conflict. With Saddam Hussein's covetous gaze fixed on Kuwait, sabotage strikes the island, leading to tragic consequences. Set against the serene backdrop of the Salt Lake, with its iconic mosque and elegant flamingos, Geoff's personal reckoning with Lucinda unfolds. The Salt Lake weaves a tale of romance, espionage, and the shadows that dance in paradise.

Haunted by the relentless echoes of a fateful night, Hana's path takes a dark turn as she joins an enigmatic assassination corporation alongside her loyal comrades, May and Mark. For Hana, becoming an assassin isn't just about honing lethal skills; it's her means to safeguard and unshackle a world ensnared by darkness. Amid a routine mission to eliminate a high-profile target, Hana stumbles upon a chilling symbol from her past - a sinister emblem that signifies the shadowy puppeteers orchestrating the criminal underworld's malevolent dance. Consumed by a torrent of emotions, Hana's vengeful pursuit blinds her to a more significant threat, one that vanishes into the depths of obscurity. As the shadowy adversary's movements intensify, the assassination corporation issues a chilling directive to all its squads: embark on a long-term mission to exterminate this ominous menace. The question looms large: can Hana muster the unwavering resolve to confront Millennium, put an end to their nefarious reign, and set the world free? Unveil the gripping tale of retribution, redemption, and unwavering determination in Assassin: Volume 1, and brace yourself for an enthralling series that will keep you on the edge of your seat with every subsequent volume.

According to Rami Elias Kremesti, nothing in life is worse than living in ignorance... After many years of living in depression, fear, anxiety, hate and confusion, the author feels he is finally emancipated and enlightened and wants to bring a taste of this sweetness to the reader... In his third book, he talks about the accomplishments of the Jewish people, the same people that were and are still demonized in his home country of Lebanon. Rami was lucky he was able to escape from the toxic milieu of Lebanon after the end of the civil war. Instead of East, he went to the decadent "West" where paradoxically, he tasted the truth in the poetry of Rumi in Los Angeles, which was his home for about six years. There he also met some Jewish people that became his lifelong loyal friends. As Rumi puts it, his soul caught fire... He discovered the meaning of loving one's enemy and turning the other cheek... You see dear reader, when one tastes divine love, all pettiness, anger, and attachment dissolves... One starts to see unity instead of division... All religions, one praise, as Rumi puts it...In his first book, The Other Cheek of Islam, he reached out to his Muslim brothers. In his second book, For Love of the Sacred Awe, he talks about beauty and aesthetic. In his third one he reaches out to his Jewish brothers.

In this compelling sequel to Anger Brought the Fire, the author continues her deeply personal journey through a life marked by trials and tribulations. Finding solace and purpose among horses and other 'two-legged' companions, she fills the emotional gaps left by those who failed to care. More than just a survivor, she becomes a fierce advocate for the underdogs of the world, whether animal or human. This transformative story follows her as she navigates through challenges with unyielding resolve, galloping headfirst into life's obstacles in search of a brighter tomorrow. A poignant narrative of resilience and rebellion, this book offers an intimate look at a life fuelled by a burning desire to make a difference. Strap in for a ride that's both turbulent and uplifting as you join the author in racing toward a new dawn.

Do you believe that success is not pure luck or good fortune, but a skill that can be learned? Would you like to connect to your inner self, unleash your creativity, and add value to the world? In Predict Your Success, you will learn how to break free from limitations, reach your full potential, and fulfil your dreams. Predict Your Success is a how-to guide, with simple and easy-to-read, applicable principles that can help you generate success. It is garnished with beautifully told exciting stories and draws on a wide variety of approaches and techniques from medical science, motivational philosophies, traditional wisdom, and entrepreneurial habits. This book will help you: DISCOVER YOUR IDENTITY - One that is separate from external expectations and authentic to your values. UNDERSTAND YOUR POTENTIAL - Unearth your inner diamond and use them to fuel your purpose and calling. TRAIN YOUR MIND TO WORK IN YOUR FAVOUR - Learn how to collaborate with your natural supercomputer. ANTICIPATE AND ADAPT TO CHANGE QUICKLY - Unlearn habits that no longer serve you and learn how to incorporate change into your perennial success plan. LEARN FROM YOUR FAILURES AND SUCCESSES - How to use previous experience to boost courage and attain tremendous success. AND MUCH MORE.

Luke's remarkable work has moved beyond its original audience. Over time it has become a means of nourishing countless individuals on their spiritual and religious journeys. Luke's gospel is valuable not only in its religious context, for it offers a captivating window into the intricacies of the first century world, its history, literature, its sacred as well as its secular beliefs. This book will be useful not only for those with a religious worldview but for undergraduate students as well as the general reader. Luke to Theo considers many thought-provoking questions. Who is this enigmatic figure we call Luke? What does he have to say about Jesus? What role does Theo play in this narrative? And just how does the author manage to engage diverse audiences from the first century right up to the present day? For both believer and sceptic alike, this book provides a framework to understand the nuances of many a biblical text. Drawing upon the latest scholarly research, the author enables readers to embark on a thought-provoking journey as literary forms and historical context enrich Luke's remarkable work.

Imagine what could have happened if four birds had decided to go on the adventure of their lifetime. Especially if not everything goes according to the plan! They will not only make new friends on their way but encounter a few dark characters too. Will they come back home safe? Will they learn and discover few things about each other? The feathered friends spread their wings and soar through Europe making the old saying 'A friend in need is a friend indeed' a reality. Let's go on the adventure to discover beautiful landscapes and places from the bird's eye view.

It's not easy being the smallest elephant in the herd, especially when you have the biggest dream! In the heart of the Amazon Rainforest, there lives a tiny pygmy elephant who longs to leave the forest floor and see the world from up high. In pursuit of his dream, he seeks advice from an orangutan, a black-banded squirrel, and a toucan. Each one of them laugh at his efforts, dismissing his dream. But he doesn't give up hope! Look inside this narrative poem to see just what happens when this little elephant follows his dream, and eventually realizes he always had the ability to achieve his dreams all on his own, just the way he is.

In Healing, the Way Home to Ourselves, embark on a transformative expedition, navigating the shadows that house our deepest traumas and guiding us towards the radiant light of joy. Within the pages of this book, dear souls, lies a heartfelt invitation to reclaim our lives from the icy grip of pain and ignite the healing flame within. Together, we embark on an intimate voyage, delving into the intricate landscapes of our emotions, relationships, and the profound journey back to self-love. Beneath the weight of our buried anguish, we discover the truth of our authentic selves, longing to be unveiled from the ruins of our past. Embracing the power of healing, we welcome every fragment of our being with open arms, like a beloved friend returning home. Through the depths of our anguish and towards the pinnacle of bliss, we travel hand in hand, uncovering the answers to our prayers and the pathways to our personal restoration. Within these pages, a compassionate soul traverses the tapestry of human existence, leading us from estrangement to a sense of belonging. Piece by piece, feeling by feeling, a broken heart begins to mend, restoring the lost fragments of our identity.

The only place they could be hidden from view was in the wooded area to his left. He called again, this time he heard a whine, and it came from the wooded area, he hoped to God that neither dog had got itself injured and tangled up amongst the brambles. Vet bills were costly. On getting to the edge of the wood he could make out the dogs sitting among them, them being golden labs enabled James to see them. It was obvious that neither dog could not or would not come to him, so concerned he went through some of the bushes and trees to find the dogs sitting by a large sack or something, then he realised it was a body.

Life; an endless mingling and mixing of light and darkness. A mystery to most, but we demons know all of it. Every world, every rule, every wonder of the worlduniverse. We have descended onto the world "Earth" once more, to share our wisdom with you. The time has come to amaze you humans once more with the wonders of the worlduniverse. Prepare yourself, as your mind takes flight, ready to find adventure, wonder, bafflement and strangeness at every corner. And see how we Shadows, one of the most powerful beings that exist could possible fit into all of it. Enjoy, as we aren't just gonna tell you the story of the great worlduniverse and the life within it, but we will also share some of our own memories with you.