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The arrival of two wonderful daughters does a great deal to make up for Stan's feeling obliged to bring his painting career to an untimely end, but all his efforts to save his marriage prove futile. Perchance to Dream, the sixth and final book in the six-part Hindsights series charts the slow disintegration of that doomed relationship. Fortunately, Stan has by this time discovered the therapeutic value that writing has had for him in his life's crises. Now, with two small children depending on him, he sorely needs a swift recovery - without the help of booze.Writing about his crisis helps him structure his thoughts, deal with his problems and achieve a new and stronger will to live. With Bob again cheering him on, Stan feels prepared for a whole new life. Love comes to him totally unexpectedly, serendipitously, delightfully, in the form of Karin. It feels almost too good to be true. Now, after more than 33 years of growing love and harmony, the test of time has been well and truly passed.Although the narrative of Perchance to Dream ends at the close of 1988, it is followed by an Afterword that ties up some of the loose ends and brings several narrative threads up to date. Stan began working on material for Hindsights some 43 years before completing it. Most of this work was done between 2007 and 2021. Enjoy!

Poignant, inspiring and witty poems from the heart.Linda depicts growing up in Aylesham, local life in Eastry and Deal, family, love and emotions, world events and health, and the changing seasons ... with an engaging, simple honesty.

"Pick up this book, settle into your cosy corner, grab a blanket and turn the page."A collection of poems looking at lockdown and challenging experiences; through children's perspectives. This book hopes to build resilience in young readers.A collection of poems to remind us, through challenging times we must remember strength, courage and kindness and the importance to SMILE, GIGGLE AND LAUGH.Happy reading!

In 1943, a close friendship develops between two families in wartime North Devon, one renting a small, terraced house in Barnstaple and the other living on a rented smallholding in the country. While they have to cope with illness, rationing and evacuees, American troops arrive to carry out military manoeuvres on the magnificent beaches, and a mysterious tenant comes to live at a secluded cottage on the Fortescue Estate. Why does he shun all contact?'Make Do and Mend was the wartime slogan put out to the nation in World War 2, and this book tells how the two families, with determination, kindness and humour find different ways of 'Just Making Do.'

It starts with an A and finishes with Z"Practice with me" says Little Gold TedLets read a few pages...just before bedAnd in no time at all, you shall be aheadLearn with Little Gold Ted

Each of the forest creatures wants to reclaim their home in the wood, but Gareth, a huge and very grumpy bear will not allow them near. The old owl lives in a tall tree and can see everything. He offers to show them how to safely conquer their giant problem. The animals ignore his wise words and each bravely devises their own ingenious and often funny plan to move Gareth out and settle back in.Will any of their plans succeed? Who could change the mind and heart of a big, angry bear?Throughout life's ups and downs, no matter how insignificant we seem, our biggest challenges can be overcome!

An Artist, Animator and Performance Poet, Jamie H. Scrutton takes you on a journey into his animated imagination. From creating his often bizarre characters, through to his observational whimsical anecdotes, to his personal experiences with mental health, these scribbles are all compiled from selected Journal entries.

Essex is a remarkable county with a fascinating history, but how well do you know it?This fun, easy-to-use book contains 500 quiz questions in 50 rounds which are designed to test your knowledge about Essex. They range in difficulty from very easy to very hard and they cover topics as diverse as history, ancient buildings, scenes, waterways, transport, towns and villages, local claims to fame, towers, fortifications, the seaside, people, sport, writers, industry, science and islands. There are also some anagrams and some cryptic questions for you to try. Fourteen of the rounds are picture rounds. Can you recognise the places in them?This book can be used to test your own knowledge or the knowledge of your family members and friends. It can also be used in more competitive team quiz challenges in a village hall or a pub. You can even take it with you on a journey and test your knowledge of the places you visit as you go to. The book can also be used as an educational tool, providing ideas for places to visit, as the answers include background information on all the topics covered. There is much of interest in Essex and this book will help you uncover it and learn about many aspects of the county's long and interesting history.Enjoy discovering or rediscovering the many fascinating places in the best county in the country!

Jack Kramsky - the author's maternal great grandfather - escaped from Russia as a 13-year-old stowaway on a ship, ending up in South Wales, and not America, which was his intended destination with dreams of a better life.Jack was a kind religious man and a real character, confirmed by his many run-ins with the law while bringing up his large family.A Kramsky Scrap Book is full of family anecdotes and tales, often originally captured by the author on tape recorder. It's also a mine of information about Swansea and the Gower coast, which held special memories for the author, who has retraced many of the journeys made by Jack.

Theresa Jones lives in The Test Valley, in Hampshire, England. With Superbly Natural Surgery she invites you on her journey of healing to share insights into the mystical world of psychic bare-hand surgery.Planet Earth is experiencing a biblical change as we enter The Age of Aquarius. She explains:"We are about to leave the pain of rebirth and begin our new evolution in which we will experience a huge spiritual shift in human consciousness which the human race has never before known, as far as we know. These momentous shifts will affect all aspects of life in extremely positive ways including the frequency and vibration of medicine." Because of her own vibrational healing experiences, Theresa feels the time is right to reveal - with colour photographs - the incredible power of psychic bare-hand healing.

"A beautiful collection of thoughts, views and biographical notes... "goodreads.com "Original, thoughtful, honest and often very funny..." Guy Chambers "Nakedly honest and warmly generous... "goodreads.com

We all experience loss in our lives, lots is written about it, but little about how to work our way through. This book, Heart healing after breakup, will help you understand the process and bring about a physical, emotional and spiritual heart healing using natural healing methods and practical exercises. Created by inspiring natural healer and professional course leader, Marion Baldwin, Heart healing after breakup can also be experienced as a course, either one-to-one or as part of a group. For more details see: www.spiritedwoman.co.uk

Readers would perhaps be justified in thinking that Slings and Arrows, the fourth book in the Hindsights series, should be given a warning text regarding its emotionally wrenching content. This is that warning. Having overcome the many obstacles to settling down in Sweden, Stan and Jeanette achieve (at least temporarily) the free and simple life they'd been seeking. Stan enters the most intensive and productive period in his painting, by far, with Jeanette's strong moral support and urging. But once again, external circumstances threaten their equilibrium: Stan's dad dies suddenly and Stan's draft orders are cancelled, almost simultaneously; their first trip back to the US a year later confirms their conviction that Sweden is their new home; just months later, Jeanette's dad's death and horrifying funeral confirm their rejection of religion, but seem to launch Jeanette's growing obsession with death; and they are forced to find new living quarters.An exciting project to turn a derelict building into a home with great potential consumes most of their time and resources for two years, during which Stan has no time to paint and Jeanette's condition worsens, perceptibly only through hindsight. With the end of the enormous restoration project in sight, Jeanette's unforeseen suicide destroys every trace of Stan's hope and meaning.

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.

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.

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.