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Resigning herself to a life of sadness and solitude, Blair struggled day by day in the city. Her mother had passed a year earlier and her dad lived hours away on a farm. Too far for a girl who could only afford one good meal a day. So when her dad suddenly appeared on her doorstep offering a warm room and good food, she couldn't refuse. Taking her only possession of worth, a phone that belonged to her mother, Blair left the city for her childhood home. But as Blair came to realise, home was a four letter fantasy. The spawn of her dad's mistress, the woman who tore her family apart, had also come to stay. The farmhand, Tanner, who took Blair's interest and soon her heart, was already taken. And the fates wouldn't allow her to be happy going so far as rewinding time to change her destiny. At least school was soon to begin and Blair could find peace once more in the solitude of insignificance. A peace also denied her. Lillian, a short and wily student in Blair's year, marked her as friend and Astrid, dark and impetuous girlfriend of Tanner, targeted her as an enemy. In a world where she wished only to remain unnoticed, Blair would be forced into the spotlight to face her demons and defy even the fates themselves.

"From beloved Congolese comics creator Barly Baruti and Belgian comics critic Thierry Bellefroid, translated from the original French by Batchelder Award-winning translator Ivanka Hahnenberger A Harlem gangster's trip to Central Africa to attend the legendary 1974 Ali-Foreman "Rumble in the Jungle" boxing match becomes a one-way ticket to the seedy underground of Zaire-complete with espionage, murder, and a communist plot to overthrow Zaire's infamous President Mobuto. On October 30, 1974 in the Republic of Zaire, Muhammad Ali and George Foreman will fight the biggest boxing match in history-the epic Rumble in the Jungle, watched by over one billion people worldwide. But on the streets of Zaire, now the Republic of Congo, a deeper conflict is at play, as communist and capitalist forces move against each other in secret and corruption under Zaire's president Mobuto threatens to plunge the country-and the Cold War-into chaos. When Ernest, a low-level gangster from Harlem, wins tickets to travel to Zaire and attend the fight, he's eager to reconnect with his African roots and escape the ruthless gang leaders he's indebted to back home. But in Zaire, Ernest becomes entangled in an Angolan coup against Zaire's president Mobuto Sese Suko, inspired by Che Guevara himself -and soon realizes that Zaire may hold even more dangers for him than Harlem ever had. With punchy dialogue, Barly Baruti's characteristic art style, and all the best elements of a great gangster story-sex, spies, bribes, and murder-Chaos in Kinshasa is a grungy, graphic thrill ride through a pivotal moment in Cold War, African, and sports history"--

Christmas day was always a jolly time for Santa, his Elves, and the merry Reindeer. That's because it was the one time, they all got to fly around the world visiting the good little boys' and girls' homes, dropping off their gifts. However, one year this festive day of celebration nearly never arrived. Will Santa and his pals be able to save Christmas before it's too late?

I didn't know he was a billionaire and a single dad the night he was stranded with me and only one bed. Marc has been in my bar a few times before. We often exchanged a few words, but this time was different. His flight was delayed and then cancelled, so I joined him for a drink after closing and got to know him... really well. As good as he looked in suits, nothing prepared me for Marc without one. Or the way he held me afterwards, despite me telling him I never do that.Whatever. What's one night of rule breaking? I'd never see him again anyway.Except, when I finally land a prestigious architecture trainee position in New York, I find myself on his doorstep.Marc's full of surprises.He never mentioned he had a daughter.This is a complication I don't know if I'm ready for. It was supposed to be one night of harmless fun, but now he won't let me go.And I don't know if I want him to.The Christmas Agreement is a full-length steamy dual POV standalone romance, featuring a hot single dad billionaire and a sassy yet fun loving heroine.

Keli Kalabaw had just moved to a new school. She was a water buffalo and she knew that there were only a few water buffalos in her new neighbourhood. She was nervous about having to make new friends yet excited at the same time. How will Keli Kalabaw fit in with the other animals in her new school? Will she meet new friends along the way? A heart-warming tale about friendship and self confidence. A perfect book for kids ages 3+ years old.

A fistful of thuggery, an overdose of doctors, a lost memory, a poisonous book of potions, an inspirational blacksmith, a lavish dinner with porky pies, lascivious lawyers, and a dungeon with a view... Emotions spill over like an Icarumban washer girl with a pot of hot water. Is the silver button really the key to the Duchy's future? Ophelia Offcut, Mary Brewer and Olivia Hiepants are women on a mission... Well, more in damage control. Bad things have happened since the Duke of Lower Icing was attacked, and they look to be getting worse when Frank Offcut goes missing. The Silver Button Saga concludes through the eyes of three different women, each conflicted by duty and desire... if only they didn't have so many 'if onlys' to contend with. What People are saying about The Silver Button Saga: When Doctor Manky Strolled In - Book 1 of The Silver Button Saga This is a top read. You'll fall in love with the colourful characters and their adventures. Set in the past with great attention to description and detail it's easy to visualise the world of Dr Manky. Fantastic maps which really help you immerse yourself in a time of the past.Can't wait for the next book in the "Silver Button Saga">Tim Thompson's 'When Doctor Manky Strolled In' takes you away to a medieval world animated with witty invention and lively characters. I couldn't put it down.>In the Duchy of Lower Icing, the peace is about to be shattered when the Duke is attacked in strange circumstances. Drawn into a web of conspiracy is an ex-burglar, a young doctor, a royal guard, a gamekeeper and a butcher. Many questions are raised; who is the mysterious Dr. Manky? How are the sun worshiping zealots involved? Will a simple silver button lead to the fall of a Duchy?I was drawn to this at my bookstore; an eye catching cover, a local author, and a uniquely interesting premise made me pick it up, and I was not disappointed. The medieval world of The Five Duchies is incredibly well thought out and is clearly made with passion and finely crafted by the author.If you love detailed maps, hilariously named places and interesting characters, this is definitely one to check out. It is hard to describe it and give it justice so I'll just say if you mixed Sweeney Todd with Terry Pratchett you'd be somewhere in the ballpark.>When Frank Offcut Went Missing - Book 2 of The Silver Button Saga 'When Frank Offcut Went Missing' is the entertaining and thrilling conclusion of the 'Silver Button Saga'. It was a pleasure to read, funny and wise.>This is the sequel to When Dr Manky Strolled In and it definitely doesn't disappoint. Loved the new points of view and the twists and turns the story takes. If you enjoy a bit of a mystery mixed with some humour I highly recommend.***** SARAH

The Hummel family has lorded over their corner of rural South Australia for generations. Their grand homestead - Malaya - is enclosed in a ring of pines and vast sheep paddocks. But the Hummel men keep dying, falling from the same windmill every five years... and Balthasar is the last in the line.Balthasar has only a matter of months before the next anniversary. To survive, he needs to decipher the past and he thinks he can: Balthasar has inherited his father's final memory at the windmill. With the help of Hugo, a young unknown visitor to Malaya, Balthasar has a chance to survive his fate... and prove he isn't mad.

A ghostly stranger, an ex-adventurer and supplier of 'hot' pork pies, a delirious Duke, a Sun worshiping zealot, a young man with a case of 'miracle' cures, and a butcher with an axe to grind... Madness and mayhem blossom like unexpected dalliances, but the question remains - will Sir Richard Upson and the Duchy of Lower Icing be undone by a silver button? What does happen when Doctor Manky Strolls In? Find out in this amusingly intriguing story set in the imaginary medieval world of The Five Duchies... in particular, the bustling town of Lower Icing, where the Inns are in, the guards need guards, and the news is yelled out by a man in a red coat... but not the real news. What People are saying about The Silver Button Saga: When Doctor Manky Strolled In - Book 1 of The Silver Button Saga This is a top read. You'll fall in love with the colourful characters and their adventures. Set in the past with great attention to description and detail it's easy to visualise the world of Dr Manky. Fantastic maps which really help you immerse yourself in a time of the past.Can't wait for the next book in the "Silver Button Saga">Tim Thompson's 'When Doctor Manky Strolled In' takes you away to a medieval world animated with witty invention and lively characters. I couldn't put it down.>In the Duchy of Lower Icing, the peace is about to be shattered when the Duke is attacked in strange circumstances. Drawn into a web of conspiracy is an ex-burglar, a young doctor, a royal guard, a gamekeeper and a butcher. Many questions are raised; who is the mysterious Dr. Manky? How are the sun worshiping zealots involved? Will a simple silver button lead to the fall of a Duchy?I was drawn to this at my bookstore; an eye catching cover, a local author, and a uniquely interesting premise made me pick it up, and I was not disappointed. The medieval world of The Five Duchies is incredibly well thought out and is clearly made with passion and finely crafted by the author.If you love detailed maps, hilariously named places and interesting characters, this is definitely one to check out. It is hard to describe it and give it justice so I'll just say if you mixed Sweeney Todd with Terry Pratchett you'd be somewhere in the ballpark.>When Frank Offcut Went Missing - Book 2 of The Silver Button Saga 'When Frank Offcut Went Missing' is the entertaining and thrilling conclusion of the 'Silver Button Saga'. It was a pleasure to read, funny and wise.>This is the sequel to When Dr Manky Strolled In and it definitely doesn't disappoint. Loved the new points of view and the twists and turns the story takes. If you enjoy a bit of a mystery mixed with some humour I highly recommend.***** SARAH

Times are tough for the old gods. The world has left most of them behind and only a few now remain: the Fallen Gods, still clinging to hopes of return as legitimate deities.Dionysus, god of wine, theatre and ritualistic madness, has taken human form and runs both a disreputable music hall and a more legitimate regular theatre in Victorian Era London. All he wants is to do is fit in with the times and lead a quiet and obscure existence, assisted by his loyal maenads, Mags and Leah.But to his dismay other forgotten gods, and a tribe of rakshasa demons, wish to conquer the world for their own. Dionysus and his followers must oppose their various attempts to enslave humanity, and still get the curtain up on time.Fallen Gods Act I is a series of four linked novellas comprising the following stories: The Resurrection BoxSusannahThe MoonsnatcherMister Foxwood's Holiday

I'm his new trainee, and he has one rule: no dating employees. Sick of working for my parents in our small town, I apply for a traineeship in the city. While waiting at the airport, on a high from nailing my job interview, I meet James, a tall, handsome businessman who comments on my glass of Champagne.His charisma and dark eyes have me feeling all hot and bothered. I catch my flight home and think I'd never see him again...But when I arrive on my first day as a trainee, I bump into him and I'm blushing again. It isn't until I meet the new CEO and find out it's...Him.My plan is to focus on the program and not get distracted by him-it's forbidden. But when he takes time out to teach me when I get stuck with a project and encourages my newly found independence, my attraction for him grows stronger.One night we cross a line, making it impossible for me to deny my feelings. Now, where does that leave me?Do I choose work or love?

"Hi!! I'm Epi Dermis, but my friends just call me Skin! Raise your hands if you sweat, tan, itch, have hair, or have freckles! I've been feeling pretty sensitive lately because everybody has something to say about me. But people don't always tell the truth. My color doesn't make me fast, strong, smart, or scary. I just want to shout, "It's just skin, silly!" An illustrated children's book on the evolution of skin color, based on a collective 40+ years of peer-reviewed research from expert anthropologist Dr. Nina Jablonski and historian Dr. Holly McGee, Meet Epi Dermis, your kid's quirky, clever guide to the origin of skin color! Using simple science and interactive activities, Epi takes readers on an adventure through human history to find out why skin is the hardest working organ in the body business. Whether it's how migration and climate changed our skin's need for melanin, to why sweat is your body's secret superpower, Epi's got all the facts-and uses them to challenge false narratives about race and give kids the information they need to do the same"--

A hot single dad.A young workaholic.One drunken hookup at a bar as strangers...UntilHe moves in next door.Thomas will do anything for his daughters. That includes the hard work of rebuilding their lives after his wife's tragic death a year ago. But unrelenting grief and fear of suffering another loss keeps him from moving forward and embracing the possibility of love again.Jennifer takes nothing for granted. She knows to get ahead at work; she has to work harder than everyone else and remain focused. Focusing would be a lot easier if Thomas wasn't so irresistible, and her overprotective father wasn't so disapproving of the romance.With his heart and his daughters' well-being at the forefront of his mind, will Thomas deny himself the opportunity to love again, or will he follow his heart and see where it leads?

More than 20 years after her abduction at the hands of the elusive Pan, Wendy Darling is all grown up and a successful detective. But when a local girl vanishes in the middle of the night, her past comes rushing back.Grieving the death of her mother, Detective Darling wants nothing more than to throw herself back into work. When the Lord Mayor's daughter, Rosalie, vanishes, she insists on taking the case, triggering memories of her own past abduction. For years, Wendy struggled with her nonsensical memories of her captor, who she only knows as Pan. Yet the more she uncovers about Rosalie's disappearance, the more Wendy is convinced her worst nightmare has come true-Pan's back. Her fears are confirmed when the girl suddenly reappears and Wendy realises she's walked straight into Pan's trap...

An overview of the evolution of Australian Rules football in Victoria from its origins in 1858 to the present day. The opening chapter provides a snapshot of the unusual 2020 AFL season. I then trace the evolution of the game in Victoria during the late 1800s including the background to the 1896 VFA/VFL split, followed by a chapter outlining the development of the two leagues during the 20th century. This is followed by chapters on all 18 AFL teams, including major team rivalries, great coaches, great indigenous players and great goalkickers. There are also chapters on how the various finals' systems work(ed) over the years, State of Origin and Laws of the Game. The book is chock full of statistics, trivia and footy anecdotes which will enthral any Aussie Rules fan.

Learning My Native LanguageIs a children's language picture book that translates English to the native language.It illustrates various daily activities in different home settings around the world. Due to a lot of migration, the young generation is at risk of losing their heritage. The ability to speak the basics of ones Native language is paramount. We should not weaken the connection to our cultures and country of origin. Parents and children will be delighted that this Edition was added to their bookshelf.

Do you wish you were one of those people who openly sing and make it look so easy? Do you feel like you can't quite "let go" when singing? Do you suffer from feeling "not good enough" or struggle with fear of failure or perfectionism when it comes to singing?Vocal Coach Becky Gilhespie always felt that despite receiving the best voice training, the biggest thing that held her back was actually her crippling sense of self-consciousness. This easy to follow, practical step program, combines therapy, awareness and study of mindset with the best practices in contemporary vocal training to help singers overcome their mental hurdles, open up their innate musical creativity, and sing and perform with complete authenticity, confidence and ease.

How do we find gratitude amidst the hardest times? What is it that calls us to seek something more? Live Gratefully is a book dedicated to humanity, to each and every person who feels a knowing they were born to discover a deeper meaning within them. Regardless of where you are at in life, regardless of your perceived wrongs and rights, this book is for you. An inspirational account of the author's own journey and insights as she awakened from caterpillar to butterfly, each word was written to be a support on your own journey in life.

Ladaki-6 is a terrible place, a planet controlled by the Assembly of the All-Knowing One, a fundamentalist cult with a fondness for hangings, a severe shortage of cash, and an unshakeable belief that faith, not science, will keep its devotees safe.Kal Kariuki never planned to go anywhere near it, but Ladaki-6 is one of the few places in humanspace willing to employ an out-of-work marine with an addiction problem and no money. Only to find that the Fates have other plans for her. Hundreds of light-years from Ladaki-6, a conspiracy fueled by raw greed and a lust for power is about to unleash an orgy of death and destruction that will engulf all humanspace.An orgy that only Kal can stop. The problem? She has spent most of her life running from tough decisions and has a catalogue of failures to prove it.This time she cannot run. But will she?

America is drowning in debt, its leadership of the Free World compromised, its allies isolated and weakened, its position as the globe's most powerful nation under attack from a relentless China. A China that sees the 21st Century as its century. A China determined to become the world's only superpower. A China whose manifest destiny is to stand astride a humbled America. But, what so many accept as unstoppable, a group of ultra-nationalist Americans refuse to accept. If the United States government cannot or will not stop China's relentless advance, it must. The group has the money. It has the means. And it has the will. Even if the price of crushing China's ambitions for all time is the deaths of hundreds of millions. But one man stands in the conspiracy's way. Can Joe Lessart stop the slaughter and save America?

It's the Swinging Sixties and in colourful London, everthing's changing. Traditional boundaries between men and women, love and marriage, work and home, are in flux - and when a love triangle involves four people, the distance between all of them narrows.

Sebastian is scared.Tomorrow is close and he is extremely worried.The move had been hard enough! But a new school as well? It's all too much...After years of feeling like he doesn't fit in, Sebastian can't stand the thought of having to be himself. Especially around a new group of classmates! That is, until he comes across a mystical costume store which gives him an amazing idea...What if he could be someone else? Anyone else!But when presented with magical worlds filled with boundless opportunities, Sebastian will find that deciding on a costume isn't as easy as he thought it might be...'Costumes' is a heartwarming, magical journey of a child's adventure to overcome their social anxiety. It is recommended for all children, big and small.

The title of this book is an expression of the following: Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God's mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God-this is your true and proper worship. Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is-his good, pleasing (acceptable) and perfect will.Romans 12:1-2, emphases added.The question that is paramount, is, "How do we discover this good and acceptable and perfect will?"And let the peace (soul harmony which comes) from the Christ rule (act as umpire continually) in your hearts - deciding and settling with finality all questions that arise in your minds ...Colossians 3:15 (Amplified), emphases added.This verse expresses in a quite convincing way, the last word on discovering the will of God: Let the peace of God continually act as umpire in your hearts, deciding and settling with finality all questions that arise in your minds (Colossians 3:15, adapted).But this is not a privilege for anyone, as if it were some semi-magic trick to discover God's will.It is premised upon a deep and meaningful personal relationship with Christ. That relationship is the result of the conversion experience, and results in a life of growing into Christ's likeness-the process of sanctification. The expression of that life is then found in true Christian worship, with its commitment to God and the desire to live in obedience to Him-doing His will.That is the theme of this book.

It's time. Time for the young man in your life to venture out on his own, to take that leap of independence. Time to find out what it's like to live out of home. Time to start paying bills, cooking, cleaning and doing his own laundry. Maybe he's excited, or maybe he feels like he's about to jump off a cliff into the domestic unknown. However he's feeling, this lighthearted but practical guide has all the tips and tricks he needs to make moving out of home feel like a walk in the park. This is the perfect gift for any 18-26 year old young man moving out for the first time.

'This Golden Ray of Light is so warm, like the rays of our sun, feeding our Soul with nutrients on a physical and spiritual level. It is able to penetrate our body to the Core of our being and can fill every cell in our body to help us release all toxins, negativity, and distress that we have accumulated from our day to day activities. We have the ability to dissipate all that is not required, all the unhealthy energies that we have absorbed, by accessing the Golden Ray of Light. It is a pure and loving energy from God, our Creator, the Universe that can give us so much in the way of healing and protection . . . and more.' This book will not only explain how to access the Golden Ray of Light, but also guides you on how to: - cleanse your internal energy as well as protect it from the negative energies that continue to swirl around us, - hone into what lifts your Spirit and ignites your passions so that you can continue to move forward on your path, - feel the essence of who you are so that you become the master of your thoughts and the creator of your Dreams. The Golden Ray of Light is the Source that fuels the Spirit of the Warrior within. These techniques allow us to keep radiating and attracting all that is beautiful, wonderful, amazing and good . . . for that is what we are. Next book in series titled "Warrior of Wisdom - One Tribe" due to be released in June 2020.

There is a deep inner Wisdom that is in our DNA, our Core, passed down from our Ancestors, the Ancient People of long Ago. This inner Wisdom is the foundation of who we are and is very accessible if we take the time to Breathe and listen to our inner Voice, the Voice that encourages our aspirations, our goals, our Dreams. It is this voice that guides us and enables us to dissect the negative situations and to learn the lesson within. It is this Voice that comes from our inner Warrior that can help us to use our innate gifts and talents to forge our way along our path and to make a difference, our Soul Purpose. 'No Grit, No Pearl" is the first book in the Warrior Of Wisdom Series. This book will not only explain how to access your inner Wisdom, it will also: - guide you through the 4 empowering Principles of Life, - strengthen and fuel your internal belief system to raise your confidence, resilience and courage, - ignite the passion and determination of your inner Warrior. Like the simple oyster, we have the ability to take the grit in our lives, the drama and the negativity, and transform it into Wisdom, wonder and valuable Pearls. This is the essence of the Warrior within. This is the start to becoming the amazing person you were always destined to be. Next book in series titled "Warrior of Wisdom - The Golden Ray Of Light" due to be released in April 2020.