Bag of Dolls

I hope those of you reading this book who require it will find courage through the strange and sometimes exciting world of Julia Darby, she will lead you to unexpected avenues.

Bagpipe, The Farting Cat

Embark on a hilarious and heartwarming adventure with Bagpipe the cat, the infamous feline with an uncontrollable flatulence problem! In this charming children’s tale, Bagpipe’s odorous predicament leads him on a quest to find a place where his farts will be accepted. From the farmhouse to the cow shed, pigpen, stables, and chicken coop, Bagpipe’s stenchy emissions drive away all the farmyard animals.

Determined to find his rightful home, Bagpipe’s journey takes him far and wide, venturing through the vast expanse of the Sahara Desert and even venturing into the depths of outer space. Along the way, young readers will be captivated by the beautifully illustrated pages and fall in love with the endearing characters.

As Bagpipe’s misadventures unfold, children’s imaginations will soar, their laughter bubbling over as they follow the cat’s action-packed escapades. Will Bagpipe ever find a place where he belongs, despite his pungent predicament? Discover the hilarious and heartwarming conclusion that will leave readers of all ages giggling with delight.

Baking with Melanie Andrews

Melanie Andrews is a Professional Chef and Masterbaker and the recipes included in this book are her award-winning recipes from the highly successful “Scottish Baking Awards”. Melanie Andrews is the Founder/ Director of these awards in Scotland and she produces an easy guide to successful baking, whether you are baking for the first time or a seasoned baker. In her own words – you cannot fail to bake well if you have the right teacher and the right recipe. Melanie Andrews is at the top of her profession through talent and passion for the first love in her life – baking.

Balance on Nature's Commons

Balance on Nature’s Commons is a ‘must read’ for anyone aspiring to be an environmental activist, anyone concerned about anthropogenic altercation of environmental balance, and anyone involved in decision-making relevant to those issues.

The narrative is written in an easy-to-follow non-academic style that calls the cards as the author sees them. It is intended to be thought-provoking and is well studded with ‘curved balls’.

The author clearly explains the concept of ‘Natural Commons’ and their importance for maintaining the integrity of the ‘Web of Life’, which coincidently includes humanity.

Unlike much that is written about environmental priorities, the text also includes a substantive section suggesting how the priorities might be addressed. Have we the will?

The multi-disciplinary approach may bemuse the specialist, but it provides material that everyone can empathise with.

Ballads of Loss and Woe

Every ascent is met with a descent. After reaching the pinnacle, basking in achievements and joy, an unforeseen force can bring it all crashing down. Life’s unpredictable blows can dismantle our realities, leaving behind a trail of questions and broken dreams.

As the facade of life dissipates, pillars once deemed steadfast vanish, and we’re left grappling with the remnants. The author revisits the starting point, navigating a world shaped by revelations, torn between passion and profound pain.

In his signature surreal narrative style, he paints a vivid picture of his transformed reality: a tumultuous terrain of emotion. This collection delves deep into themes of grief, betrayal, and existential sorrow. When life thrusts you into an unfamiliar realm, do you question if it’s all just a grand illusion?

From melancholic poems and heart-wrenching tales to soulful songs, this is a journey through the darkest corridors of a wounded heart. These are the words from the depths of despair, a testament to the fragile human spirit.

Balloons

What if there is no tomorrow?

When one day hundreds of delightful blood-red balloons appear in the sky, no one suspects that this eye-catching phenomenon will lead to a catastrophe in a moment. Moments later, a mysterious virus begins to spread on the ground, which attacks people and animals at a rapid pace. Doctors are completely helpless. Soon civilization begins to decline, and the planet’s landscape is gradually deteriorating ...

Is there anything that can prevent the apocalypse? Will those who miraculously survive be able to contain the virus? Or is this what the end of the old world looks like and the beginning of something to come after it?

The first volume of the Virus series, which introduces us to a world ruled by Nature, where plants are able to kill, animals are thirsty for blood, and man in solitude fights for survival.

Banana & Salted Caramel

In Banana & Salted Caramel, Holly Jackson brings together verse and prose written across two decades, expressing themes such as loss, growth, hope, infertility and political strife with humour, honesty, vulnerability and satirical wit.
From poems about graveyards and brain freeze to stories chronicling the unintended consequences of a hen party game, Jackson takes us on a journey, through poetry and prose, spanning years, exploring what it means to be an adult, a wife, a mother and a woman.

Barbwire Noose - The Story Behind the Brand

Barbwire Noose® is a movement for human rights activism and empowerment, born out of the author’s fight for better quality of life for disabled clients in government care. The brand promotes the idea of creating positive change at a governance level and encourages nonconformity in the face of injustice. Inspired by the slogan “Fear Is The Root Of All Weakness®,” Barbwire Noose® strives for a better world and offers empowering lessons on standing up against authority and fighting for change. Follow the journey of Princess Marcia #406 as she confronts government neglect and harassment in the disabilities sector and beyond.

Barcelona – Enchanting City

Barcelona – Enchanting City is a new illustrated children’s guidebook to the magical capital city of Catalonia, Spain.

The colourful guide is divided into nine chapters, each written in a contemporary, poetic style which should fascinate and encourage curiosity in readers from the age of nine upwards. There are chapters on the legendary La Rambla, Camp Nou – FC Barcelona’s fantastic football ground, Montjuïc, the ’92 Olympic Games and much, much more…

The poetical style of the chapters makes it easier for children (including less-motivated learners) to remember the information and new or difficult words, while developing a fascination for language.

Each chapter even has its own set of four fun quiz cards which can be used with friends. There is also a glossary which gives curious readers more information about places and expressions in the text.

The author has been writing texts and materials for teaching the English language since 2011.

Bargains

Veteran detectives Betty Kovaks and Jeff Wheeler take an early morning call to investigate an arson and murder. With Kovaks’ intuition and Wheeler’s methodical style, their partnership combines astute crime scene assessment and scientific evidence to build a shrewd investigation.

Vetted by three veteran detectives, this work will appeal to crime drama readers who expect realism and crisp dialogue.

The investigation dives deeply into the grip of methamphetamine addiction and fencing stolen property. Unconventional twists await: murder, death by sepsis, a car bomb, deportation to India, and a fatal encounter with a PTSD afflicted homeowner.

The narrative’s underpinnings rise from the author’s decades of experience as a state trial judge, criminal defense attorney, and assistant district attorney.

"Interesting characters, engaging story, accurate police work. A good read." 

– Kurt Wuest,
Lane County Sheriff’s Office Detective, (ret.)

"Crafted from his decades of experience, Billings weaves a compelling tale of criminals' lives in raw peril. He aptly portrays the addict as delinquent and victim in a savvy blend of mystery and suspense."

– Sherry Sandreth, PhD.

Barra the Squirrel

How lovely to introduce a child to a beautiful world, full of fun and charm! Why not let Barra the Squirrel, his little friend Cairn and their much-loved band of chums, entertain you? There is many a moral to be found in the story of friendship, tolerance and understanding. Although aimed at reading to the tiny child, it’s a lovely book to read, re-read and treasure over the early years. 

Their adventures take the reader, and listener, to a world of joy. Leading to the understanding that, no matter what, friendship and love will triumph over all. In particular, that if respect is given to everyone and their differences, it will be a happier world!

Barry the Beanbug

Barry dreams of having an adventure and asks his friend Colin to come along with him. What lies beyond the wall, could Barry have a chance of finding out? It’s a little scary on the way but a wonderful world unfolds before him and it is so exciting. Take the journey with him and see all the wonders and what excitement lies in store on this trip away from home, ride along on this tale of friendship, happiness and being glad that you can always come back home and be with the ones you love.