Our Fenland Memories

Step back in time to the 1930s and 40s, where life was vastly different for a family growing up on a Fenland farm in the middle of nowhere. The hard work of farming was a way of life, with no fancy machines to ease the back-breaking labour. Every family member and friend had a role to play, from picking potatoes by baskets to chop hoeing sugar beets. And when harvest time came around, it was dirty work for the adults but great fun for the children - who were happy to help, especially if there was extra pocket money on offer.

In those distinct seasons of yesteryear, winter brought frost that created magical ice crystals on the inside of windows. We learned to take comfort in stone hot water bottles at night, and became experts at dressing and undressing quickly in unheated bedrooms. But would we be able to cope today without electricity or indoor plumbing? Perhaps, but we’d rather not find out.

These personal memories of social history are a treasured part of our heritage, a snapshot of life in a bygone era that needs to be preserved with pride for future generations. In this fast-moving, ever-changing world, it’s important that we don’t forget our Fenland roots. Join us on a journey through time as we reminisce about the joys and challenges of life on a rural farm in a simpler, more humble era.

Performance Calculation Methods for High Speed Sailing Craft

This book takes a fresh look at the fundamental physics of sailing, emphasising factors that are unique to high-speed boats, and building logically from the fluid force mechanisms through the hydro and aero components to the numerous boat configurations that now exist.Suitable performance calculations are clearly explained for all the dominant types: Windsurfers, kite surfers, kite foilers, trimaran catamaran, planing monohulls, moths, etc. along with fascinating observations and speculation of the potential for further increase in speed.In addition, the book includes exclusive calculations of the performance in waves for some popular boat types. A selection of the calculations can be downloaded with an access code that comes free with the book.This book should be on any technically minded sailing person’s book shelf!

Errors of Grammar

This definitive guide tackles some of the most persistent and egregious errors in English grammar that continue to plague both writers and speakers. Drawing on nearly two decades of meticulous observation, author Roger Challoner Green has compiled the mistakes he sees made most frequently, despite many having already worked their way into accepted modern usage.

Unlike English grammar guides that focus on teaching rules, this book concentrates specifically on calling out misuse. The author doesn’t argue scholarly grammar but instead appeals to longstanding conventions and preservation of the highest literary standards. Areas of particular concern covered include subject-verb agreement, adjective-noun agreement, dangling participles, and illogical comparisons among them.

While acknowledging that language evolves, the author maintains firm views on upholding established guidelines. This guide book will resonate with readers frustrated by the increasing abandonment of good grammar and looking to bolster their own skills. Both informative and droll, Common English Grammar Mistakes serves as an essential tool for writers, editors, and language mavens alike.

A Day Is a Thousand Years

“But, beloved, do not forget this one thing, that with the Lord one day is as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day.”
– 2 Peter 3:8, NKJV.

There are similarities between the days of creation, the Exodus, the days of Holy Week, and the earth’s millennia as determined through genealogy as calculated by the likes of Ussher. By looking at the patterns across creation, the Exodus, the days of Holy Week, and the millennia, we can see Peter was looking at a literal interpretation in 2 Peter 3:8.

This will take us from day one of creation to the 1,000-year reign and the new creation post Christ’s return as prophesied through creation week, the Exodus, Holy Week, and Revelation.

Whether you believe in a young earth or not, you cannot deny the seven millennia shown by the Biblical genealogy.

Campaign for Open Science with Spirituality without a Big Bang

This groundbreaking book invites world leaders to follow science, yet urges an open dialogue in the pursuit of truth, steering clear of Big Pharma’s marketing propaganda. John delves into how the universe perpetually reinvents itself in a Steady State, eschewing the traditional big bang theory, through his father’s concept of ‘symmetrical impermanence’ (SI). He posits that Jupiter was once a binary twin to the sun, which, after collapsing in a supernova, gave birth to the planets.John tackles Chalmers’ ‘hard’ problem of consciousness using the wave-particle interchangeability (WPI) principle found in electromagnetic fields—the same principle that powers cell phones. He theorizes that the music of life emanates from primary energy as electromagnetic waves, which coalesce into a ‘One Mind’ comprising a nested hierarchy of sub-minds. According to his theory, our brains transform these waves into protons, constructing our bodies with conscious awareness and enabling us to experience and adapt to hostile environments.He advocates for a Campaign for Open Science and Medicine (COSAM) to foster a shift towards holistic thinking, aiming to safeguard humanity’s future.

The Food for Thought Journal

With so much information out there, getting in shape has become a minefield of confusing and expensive plans and products both good and bad alike.

Thousands of diets and workouts that leave you miserable, hungry, maybe even malnourished, and not a clue where to turn next once the current trend has failed you.

But would you believe me if I said it’s all extremely simple when you have the right information?

This journal has been expertly designed to help you figure out exactly what you want when it comes to your health, fitness, and lifestyle.

It gives you guidelines that help you improve your nutrition and lifestyle without demanding you starve yourself or never eat your favourite foods again.

Best of all it does it in a way that’s enjoyable, fun, and decided by YOU.

To make change easy, you first need to change your mindset, and that is what this journal is all about. It finally gives you that peace of mind you’ve been looking for when it comes to your diet and takes away the stress that you feel every time you look in the mirror.

Hunter’s Manual

Presenting an essential almanac for every hunter, this book invites you to share in the outdoor adventures of an Australian whose passion for hunting with his rifle has taken him far beyond his native shores.

Join him by the fireside as he imparts techniques and secrets that will enhance your own quests for trophy game. Experience the humour in his self-deprecating tales, highlighting the lighter side of this unique sport.

Most importantly, become captivated by the magnificent wildlife and the skills necessary to immortalize them both on film and as prized additions to your trophy room and freezer. This book is not just a guide; it’s an invitation to the heart of hunting and the celebration of the natural world.

Antique Tools – Unexpected Finds and Eccentric Objects

The Black Ships

Three men; three voyages; one century. This book is about the beginning of the modern global order which was created around 1500 in one of the most marginal countries in Europe. The Black Ships were the engines of the voyages of discovery, which linked Europe to Asia for the first time. The brutal men who sailed these ships were excited by neither the search for unknown lands nor by scientific curiosity, but by the deadly contest between Christian and Muslim that consumed Europe for nearly a thousand years. The men of Portugal determined that they would engage in the greatest and final crusade: to rid the world of Islam. To do so, they forged new technologies that enabled them to cross oceans. They never quite achieved their aims. But they changed the world.

Moderate Great

“A speaker runs 100 meters. But a moderator runs a marathon.” - Antoni Lacinai This book let you harness the insights and concrete tips from a top international moderator, sharing all his experiences on how to add value to the events by proper preparations and awesome moderation on stage.  It is your how-to guide which will be invaluable for you who is taking on the emcee work and feel a bit unsure of what to do and what it takes. You don’t have to be a seasoned emcee to appreciate this book.  Antoni Lacinai is a global speaker, communication coach and emcee, inspiring people across the world with his insights and positive energy.

Check! Aperitivo Snacks from Around the World

Do you want to join the aperitivo revolution?

Check ✓ Aperitivos from Around The World is a step-by-step recipe guide that will help you prepare different aperitivo snacks from around the world.

It will turn you into a global flavour explorer, while your guest will feel that they have embarked on an adventure every time they enter your door.

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Have you ever been curious about what happens behind the scenes of a cabaret show, beyond the glitz and glamour? This book takes you backstage, exploring the lives of the performers both before the curtain rises and after the final bow. Discover how these dancers embarked on their careers, how they secure work, and the myriad escapades that unfold behind the scenes.

From fun and hijinks to conflicts, dramas, and romances, this narrative delves into the reality of life in show business. It reveals the journeys of these performers as they travel with new shows, possibly finding love along the way or being left behind to start anew. The story also touches on the personal challenges they face, such as what happens when a dancer becomes pregnant or reaches an age where performing on stage is no longer viable.

Read on to uncover the hidden world of cabaret dancers, their stories, struggles, and triumphs.