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During the last century, China introduced a strict family planning policy of one couple/one child in an attempt to reduce the population from 1.3 billion to 700 million. The policy was designed to increase the wealth and modernization of the country, as the government believed that citizens, particularly peasants, became more and more poor the more children they had and it cost the Communist state more to support them. However, in practice, this resulted in the brutality of forced abortions (even late on in pregnancy) and sterilization, as well as the compulsory insertion of a 'birth control ring' to prevent further pregnancies after the first child. If a couple did have a second child without a 'birth permit' they were persecuted and shunned from society. Peasants were particularly penalised whilst there was widespread corruption and hypocrisy amongst senior officials where bribery could be used to buy anything, including extra 'birth permits'. The family planning policy has filled Chinese society with hatred, as people blame the relatively surplus population for their poverty and the country's poverty.

The Autopsy of an Obituary is genre blending for it combines contemporary literary fiction with magic realism. It is aimed at the general reader, but in particular, at the mind; body and spirit readership.When sent to sell his recently deceased aunt's cottage, Neil discovers her diaries which reveal her quest to find a new guiding principle that would lead her to the "true good", the discovery of which would afford her continuous happiness in this life and in the next.Her quest became an experiment in the art of living: She yearns to live a simple but morally responsible and culturally rich life in an age and in circumstances that often militate against such a yearning.In short, The Autopsy of an Obituary is a call to reflect on what really matters in this life: open-ended, a sequel is envisaged.

Love Life: Confessions of a Psychologist by Liz Scott is a memoir that explores some of the most common issues that confront couples. In four sections that correspond to her own marriages, Scott includes wisdom from experts in the fields, examples from clients in her own practice and an unflinching examination of how each challenge manifested in her own life. The final section explores the factors that tend to be present in healthy, functional relationships.With humor, warmth and candor, Scott gives an unvarnished account of herself and her relationships and comes across as just the kind of person you would want to consult if you had issues in your own relationship.

Author Regina Junk, like each of us, has been on her own journey. In My Air Force Affair, she explains; how to live life; how to be a good human being and how to survive your life for your children.She loves reading spicy books, drama books and books involving controversial relationships, but she never thought she would live the life of some of the things she read. Before she could grasp what was happening in her life it was too late. She was caught up in a world of crazy sex, a home life only those living it could believe and a world of dark she had only read about. She found herself doing things and being someone she didn't recognize. Justifying what she was doing with rational thoughts but knowing some of the things she was doing was taking things too far. With her lovers being lawyers for the military, there was no way this could end in scandal or with anyone hurt.Suicide is not a solution you have to face the difficulties for your family and for your next generation. Anyone who is having thoughts of suicide should contact your local mental health facility or the national suicide hotlines.

Karina is an American born confused Desi, a first-generation immigrant with a secret - she's in love. In normal households it wouldn't be a problem, but in her community? Boys are a strict hands-off policy. Though they have religious differences, traditions and perspectives, Karina holds out hope that she and the boy of her dreams, Siraj, will end up together.Finally, after years, the lovers are given a chance to explore their feelings for each other outside of their family's cultural expectations. Throughout their love saga, Karina grows safe with Siraj, and Siraj shows Karina that having 'dark' desires is nothing to be ashamed about.What starts out as bringing their love-making fantasies to life, turns out to be a whirlwind relationship and Dil (pronounced d-ih-l and means heart in Hindi) becomes a word commonly used by the two to symbolize the depth of their love for each other.Regardless of whether they end up together or not, both Siraj and Karina will be embedded in each other's hearts forever.

Paul is spending his final year of college in Italy as part of a group of Americans studying the Renaissance and learning about Italian culture.On the plane over he meets the beautiful Monica. Both have Italian fathers and spent a portion of their childhood there, so he feels a strong connection.However, as the year goes on, he feels strong connections with plenty of other women on the program, and Monica is not attracted to his philandering ways. Despite knowing this, Paul is unable to help himself, and falls into a pattern of brief, meaningless relationships.Will he be able to connect with Monica before the year is out? Or will she forever be the one who got away?

Someone is killing young women of ethnic origin in New Zealand. The year is 2000 and the air is laden with millennial madness. When Jack Saint Claire the young, handsome, and accomplished psychiatrist returns to New Zealand after twenty-one years he is unexpectedly reunited with his childhood friend and unlikely police detective, Wade O'Ryan. Their deep friendship is renewed as they both find themselves working on a case to uncover the identity of what can only be a neo-Nazi serial killer bent on eliminating young women of ethnic origin.Author Jacqueline Arnault delves into the captivating lives and breath-taking landscapes that surround this gripping thriller with a generosity that is the exclusive privilege of a knowledgeable and passionate author. Deconstructing the complexity of themes as cryptic as beauty and morality, religion, and racism, Arnault, proves she is unafraid to cut close to the bone.

In 1360, King Edward of England signs a peace treaty to end a twenty-year bloody war with France. This act, unwittingly, cause tens of thousands of displaced knights. A significant number of these knights settled on pillaging and looting the French countryside. The Catholic Pope, unsympathetic to their plight, condemned and called for a 'crusade', against them. Out of this chaos, one company of mercenary knights challenged the ruling nobilities and defied the anointed Holy Pope.Along the way, many people who had no previous intention to get involved are sucked into this world of carnage, including a young girl who must save her life by disguising herself as a young squire and fighting among men. As battles rage on, the mystical becomes inexplicably intertwined with the fabric of our heroes' lives, resulting in a combative story that explores the different ways our histories are connected.In this gripping tale of friendship, deceit, power and corruption, Knights of the White Company explores the medieval in a way that is entirely fresh - perfect for any reader with a passion for our past or readers who simply enjoy a thrilling read.

Eddie Vangh is a private investigator in his mid-twenties-with an unusual secret of his own. He was born Eddie Chang in 1920 and nearly died of a gunshot wound by a German soldier in World War II, whose little daughter Eddie had saved. Realizing his mistake, the German soldier saved Eddie's life-in an unusual manner-and when Eddie regained consciousness, he was never the same.Now, more than seventy years later, still in his mid-twenties, Eddie is hired by the Newmark Industries to investigate a theft at Spartak Newmark's manor. Eddie's initiation into the Newmark family and business will be one that will change his life-for he will finally meet others of his kind. Eddie must help uncover the intentions of a malicious gang and stop them to ensure the safety and secrecy of his people.

Eddie Vangh is a private investigator in his mid-twenties with an unusual secret of his own. He was born Eddie Chang in 1920 and nearly died of a gunshot wound by a German soldier in World War II, whose little daughter Eddie had saved. Realizing his mistake, the German soldier saved Eddie's life - in an unusual manner - and when Eddie regained consciousness, he was never the same.Now, more than seventy years later, still in his mid-twenties, Eddie is hired by the Newmark Industries to investigate a theft at Spartak Newmark's manor. Eddie's initiation into the Newmark family and business will be one that will change his life - for he will finally meet others of his kind. Eddie must help uncover the intentions of a malicious gang and stop them to ensure the safety and secrecy of his people.

Katherine has lived her life by the book, and she has plenty to show for it: the perfect job, the perfect house, the perfect car, the perfect boyfriend. She has earned the respect of her friends and colleagues. Nothing could possibly bring her down, not ever.Oh, except when she makes one split-second decision that provokes an onslaught of abuse from a million faceless internet strangers. Surely, though, that won't change her life forever?

Smash & Carve takes you through a series of five brief lessons isolating the two crucial elements in a sound swing, CONTACT & DIRECTION, and easily explains their importance to playing your best golf. Through instructing many thousands of students since turning professional in 1985 I have found a distinct trouble pattern existing in the swings of almost all new and experienced players - the dreaded 'scoop and straight' thoughts around contact and direction that makes developing an effective swing much harder to achieve.This book will teach you how to apply the ball-to-swing theory which is the principle of striking a ball efficiently. Notice that touring pros on T.V. do not subscribe to the notion of 'scoop' which is why even the most unusual swings can still achieve great results at the ball. Smash & Carve can be both a quick-fix remedy, and provide sound long term swing development so you too can experience the... Art of Ball Striking!

Silas is serving a life-sentence for killing the men who slaughtered his family. Torn apart by grief and depression, he accepts his punishment and resigns himself to life in prison; however, his mundane jail life is torn apart with the arrival of a new prisoner. With this arrival, Silas and his fellow jail inmates witness a murder that can only be caused by one thing: a supernatural presence.Does this new prisoner have something to do with the murder? Or is something far more sinister at play? Follow Silas as he pieces together this supernatural murder mystery and perhaps gain a powerful ally at his side.

Nobody would have ever believed that it could happen in our country. But it did! We thought the pandemic would end. It didn't. We thought the economy would recover. It hasn't. We thought the government would be restored. It wasn't. We thought we'd be protected. We weren't. Everyone is struggling. Sonya is struggling more than most. She's a good girl who made bad choices which led to her becoming a gang's property. That is not who she is. She needs to get out. It would be difficult during normal times, but these aren't normal times. Anarchy rules. She trusts no one. It's going to take a miracle. With the military and law enforcement severely crippled by a lack of leadership, help from either is unlikely. She must try to slip away quietly. If she's noticed, she may have to fight her way out. She's tough, but is she tough enough?

Throughout this standout collection of poetry, Jaylene Hibbs celebrates the magic of being a woman, touching on themes of love, resilience and the enduring bonds that weave us all through the fabric of life. She delicately navigates the complexities of relationships cherishing the precious, and sometimes fragile threads of friendship.This collection is more than a book; it's a reminder of the extraordinary magic that every woman carries within.

Nostalgia is a blessing and a curse in one breath. To love and be loved in return - not every lover is fortunate enough to experience it. Ria Kid in her book of verses, The Muse of Manifestations, wants to leave no doubt in the mind of the person she loves that what she felt, what at one point they both may have felt, was real. Her poetry gleams as an ode to her muse, her words the very manifestations of her unrequited emotions and longing. All her efforts to forget has been in vain; so, she would rather remember.

Wanna L Cunningham's Single By Choice provides a roadmap to embracing singleness, feeling empowered and making choices that allow you to discover your true, authentic self. It offers an insight into the complicated and ever-changing modern-day relationship whilst reflecting on how to help friends and family understand your choices, how to fulfil advantages that arise on your newfound journey and how to keep that journey going. Single by Choice tackles the fears and preconceptions that may come with a commitment to singleness, as well as celebrating the joys and opportunities that it can present. Cunningham details her own personal experiences as she guides the reader on the journey toward becoming an independent and individualistic human being.

When Victoria sets out to surprise her boyfriend for their fifth anniversary in little more than her trench coat, she is not prepared for what awaits her in the changing rooms of the clothing store he works.Set in glorious Portland in a time before cell phones, Fortitude is a tale of finding new inner strength, trusting your friends and yourself.Life throws a lot at all of us, sometimes there are too many questions, sometimes there are too many problems, sometimes there are too many emotions and sometimes there are too many Richards.Join Victoria on a rich romantic adventure that spans a lifetime.

Vikram Vats is a freak of Nature, a prodigy. Blessed with hypermobile shoulders and surreally flexible wrists, which allow him to hold the cricket ball at incredible angles and to impart wondrous spin, he scarcely understands the meaning of an impregnable defence. Playing on sun-baked patchy school greens is exciting, but for how long before Destiny directs him to the manicured magnificence of Test cricket?

In this is darkly comic satirical tale, Wolfgang is a heavy drinking, heavy smoking impoverished poet living in a rundown flat in a rundown area. Living a very hand to mouth existence, his poetry funds his liquid lifestyle in the ever-desperate search for enough money to buy alcohol and cigarettes. But beneath the world-beaten exterior, Wolfgang's poet's heart beats strongly. Love comes in all forms and Wolfgang embraces it each time.

Alanna has always lived a modest but happy life in Denmark with her mother - but she has always sensed that something was missing. Alanna has always yearned to know more about herself, the father she never met, and her heritage; so, embarking on a journey of self-discovery, she heads to her father's homeland of Egypt. Navigating the busy streets of Cairo, discovering the beauty of the coast, and witnessing the fierce, majestic power of the desert, this story documents Alanna's deeply personal relationship with the country she has never known but always longed for, and the treasures it rewards her. All Alanna wants is to feel closer to her parents and her roots - but as she meets new people and forms unexpected relationships, her voyage plunges her into bigger adventures, life-changing epiphanies, and shows her a whole new way of living life.

The Impassioned Collector follows Arthur Bradshaw, over a span of fifty years. It perfectly balances its historical moments with moments of the familial and personal. It journeys across the globe, from South Africa to America to Wales, and from youth to adulthood to death.Jane Allen portrays a unique family, the Bradshaws, through world-wide upheaval and individual death. It centres on the sprawling grounds of The Grange. Despite any travelling this is its centre: heart-warming, pastoral, magnificent.

Sanctum Book Three: Forgotten World by B. K. Moe continues the story of Sanctum Part Two: Shattered World and Sanctum Part One: Pestilent World and recounts the final confrontations of the Darkening, when the grand alliance of humans, Sun Elves and Kessver march against the Arch Magister.The siege of Warakk is lifted, but the cost was nigh unbearable for the remnants of humanity. Now the free nations of Erathia have assembled what fighting forces remain to muster against the source of the continent's desolation. Humbled by the odds arrayed against them but knowing there is no other choice but to try, Ostrava and Alena join the monumental endeavour to take Erathia back from the Arch Magister, determined to see things through to their conclusion.One way or another, the Darkening ends.

THE WHAT IF? KIDS - BEYOND THE SHORELINE: THIRD BOOK IN THE TRILOGYThe What if? Kids are back on their third adventure! With their magical powers they are trying to save the ocean beds and coral reefs of Gleesphere from being destroyed. But will they triumph as this time their arch enemy Hugo Sogo has lots of tricks up his sleeves to become the one and only ruler of planet Gleesphere?Feel the terror on the seas! Follow our four heroes as they search for the hidden treasure of all treasures, battle underwater monsters and reunite with some old friends. The kids have learnt new skills; nine-year old Juniper Chase has become an expert diver and a master of disguise, his younger sister, Dew is now a fantastic synchronized swimmer, their stepbrother, River is teaching pirates how to play basketball and Ludwick is trying to learn how to swim, but will he succeed as pussycats just hate water?

A little brown bear named Milo takes a different path from the other little bears on their morning walk through the woods and this shows his friends to think outside the box and not fear the road less traveled.