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From suffering bullying as a kid, to finding inspiration from his idol Bruce Lee, Mick began to fight back learning martial arts to eventually gain respect and defend himself, going from a bullied kid to black belt in several arts. Training with some of the best masters in the U.K Mick improved to the point where he had to travel over to the USA to train regular with original Bruce Lee student Larry Hartsell to go further in his study's. Further travels over the years to America saw Mick train with some of the best in Filipino weapons combat as well as his teacher taking his training to the highest levels. Helping pioneer modern mixed martial arts in the north of the UK alongside Brazilian Jiu Jitsu when it was in its infancy there is a story to tell from Mick about the highs and lows of running a gym, facing off challengers both in the gym and on the street but most of all there is an inspiring story of the triumph of the spirit and overcoming obstacles in life when many others would have quit.The book also follows Mick from his childhood being brought up in an Irish fighting family with a father and uncle who had gained respect from their use of fighting skill, facing racism in years gone by. Sticks and stones is an inspiring insight into someone that stood up to the bullying and name calling using the pain suffered as a driving force to make him stronger and a success in later life.

Expressed in this book of poetry and prose are the thoughts and emotions of an astonishingly strong woman who has perservered through emotional and physical trauma.

At the beginning we had all been sworn to secrecy; this was never to be spoken about outside of the group. After 35 years I feel I can now tell my story as it happened.This is the first time I or anyone from the ground has spoken about any of the tasks my unit had to endure.What is written here is based on my personal experiences in the armed forces. Some fact, some fiction. Out of my respect for the men I served with I have kept names accurate and descriptions true to character.After reading my story, it is your choice what you believe.A veteran's tale: exhilarating, heart-breaking and loyal to the cause.This is part one of my story.

Growing up in a hurry is the second book of the Meccano Apprentice trilogy and the next stage in the adolescent race to reach adulthood - that glorious, magical world of love, fun, freedom and ... responsibility and National Service. The apprentice forms a bicycle touring club with fellow Meccano workers and embarks on an ambitious tour of Scotland. He leaves behind his early attempts at losing his virginity - stymied by a last-minute prophylactic malfunction - and the bowel-loosening incidents with high-powered factory machinery, for new adventures, of an outdoor kind.Illustrated with 12 supurb sketches by Edwin Lambert.

A poetic journey through love, loss, choice, change, lies and truth. This first anthology is a collection of nostalgic and deeply personal poetry written between 1988 and 2020. Themes cover teenage angst, relationships and the highs and lows of being both in and out of love. Vicky Boulton also sensitively deals with the joys and disappointments of growing up and getting older.

Hector Bliss, ex-officer, ex-teacher, ex-husband, ex-father, and general ex-has-been, is offered a job that is cushy, congenial, and overpaid, in the south of France in summertime. So what is wrong with it? His fellow-employee, Dr. Constance Marshall, is not happy about it either, but will not tell him why.And why too is it about evil philanthropists, ex-Nazis, Polish tennis-players, adopted children, and dumb blondes from Earlsfield? What has the fortieth anniversary of D-Day got to do with it?Luckily, Hector has two resourceful brothers and a unique aunt to help him tackle these questions. Nevertheless, before he and Connie can find the answers, they have to contemplate extreme measures.

Jay G - detective extraordinaire - made his mark in the West Indies. This second case sees Jay G in the Netherlands. One day Jay G is called into the Nottingham office and told that he has an urgent new assignment. He is given a brown package and the case begins ...

Did you know that aspersions are always cast, umbrage is always taken and the only thing that's madding is a crowd?All this and more can be explored in Single-context Words: A Study of a Quirk of the English Language, which uncovers the stories behind numerous words which are only ever used in one context.Ian Yearsley has spent 15 years collecting and researching single-context words and has written up over 300 examples in this volume. He explains how they came about and gives examples of their usage, with special reference throughout to the different parts of speech and how some suit single-context words better than others.The book explores a hitherto unexplored aspect of language and would be ideal as a gently humorous reference book, an educational work or an amusing, quirky gift book.This unique and compelling collection complements the existing body of language publications and is for anyone and everyone who has a love of and a fascination for language.

During a long voyage, well to do English cats Tibby, Musette and Pillow sail overboard and wind up on Cataqueria Island, a tropical paradise ... until they face the nasty leader of the island's cat colony, a huge hurricane, and Chinese hunters looking for dinner ... and fur!

Foreword by Raymond Aaron New York Bestselling AuthorBe The Light is going to have you question how life can drastically change without warning.Here they were, two ordinary people who took a vow to love each other forever, and ventured into life together happily and innocently. This was soon interrupted by malevolent third parties who began a series of vicious attacks physically and supernaturally. Yet the worst blow will take the couple through a barrage of events that would change their future forever.When things in life are going wrong such as finances failing, relationships falling apart and health suffering, all of which need evaluation to determine why these misfortunes are happening.  However dismal circumstances seem, whatever life event has sent you sinking into the depths, you can pull yourself out and survive it.With the help of God, and the love of family, friends and the amazing people she met along this journey, Gita emerged stronger, wiser, expectant and most of all hopeful of a great present and the brightest future.It’s not every day that you allow people into your life, but when you do, ‘Be The Light,’ book will be a reminder of how important it is to tread into new relationships very carefully. This is a journey of self-discovery, learning to know God for oneself, perseverance, and the will to keep going against all the odds. Gita shares this true-life story with unbridled transparency, grace and forgiveness.

Humorous Wit is a new compilation of quotations in their most humoristic form. There are over 15,000 of these taken from various parts of the world, with over 1,200 of them translated into English for the first time.This book features 5,000 authors from every corner of the globe, covering a period starting before classical antiquity, when man first started to record his thoughts, to modern times, enriching the cultural heritage.This does not in any way mean that the caveman was less humorous, but the richness of the environment we live in today and the variety of subject matter contribute considerably to a refined sense of humour.Moreover, considering that chimps and other primates also possess the ability to laugh, humour may have been around longer than the human race : )