Shirley: Give Peas a Chance

In the heart of the city, Shirley dreams of pioneering a unique coffee shop, one exclusively using the protein-rich magic of pea milk – a creamy delight that’s surprisingly not green! Driven by her passion for sustainability, she envisions a haven where every brew is eco-friendly.But amidst her entrepreneurial venture, Shirley’s heart becomes the battleground for two dashing rams vying for her affection. Drawing strength from her commitment to veganism, she issues a challenge: ‘Whip up your finest vegan dish.’ Only the one who can craft the most delectable vegan meal will truly win her heart.As Shirley delves deeper into the world of veganism and its positive imprint on the earth, she’s determined to enlighten her fellow sheep. After all, aren’t we all a bit sheepish, following familiar trails and moving in herds? As you journey with Shirley, ask yourself: could you champion such a green venture?

Shadows – Another Life

A lifetime of strange occurrences has led the author on a journey of discovery. Only by looking back into the past can he make sense of a lifelong interaction with the phenomenon, a journey where he recounts the dreams, visions, and experiences of high strangeness that have tormented him for much of his life. He describes a pattern of encounters with the phenomenon that from childhood to more recent times has changed everything.

Through it all, a journey to reconcile science, organised religion and spirituality is recounted. A journey as a career scientist, being the eldest son of a Priest and Master Mason and incorporating an extended period studying and training in the martial arts. Here is a true story that has never been told until now.

Psychosis Town: Eli's Town

Diagnosed with ASD, and ADHD at a very young age, this is Eli’s journey through the daunting mental health sector, the local authority social services, and the challenges he has faced when trying to get the correct help.

Eli has endured many obstacles and bewildering moments in his life, incidents and hardships that have hit him and his family, hard. Reaching out to the services he had believed would help him and keep him safe, these in fact became the major undoing that hindered progress and created untold barriers along his journey, when he became seriously unwell.

However, with the right people, and some of the unlikeliest of people listening, Eli has managed to transform into the very best version of himself and continues to progress with his ambitions and lifelong dreams. He manages to teach and guide others with his unique experiences’ valuable life lessons. This is his story, Eli’s story, a journey that will inspire, through Eli’s town, which became Psychosis Town.

Lifting the Stone and other Adventures

These journeys record the adventures of a woman who isn’t afraid to travel alone. They are a mesmerising and immersive read, pulsating with humour and energy. The writing itself is beautiful and extraordinarily vivid. Every place that she visits is brought to life and imbued with a charming atmosphere. The stories are grounded in fact and characterised by a profound honesty. Her unique personal style shines out in the face of an increasingly grey and uniform world.

Lifting the Stone and Other Adventures is about the past re-visited and describes a world – in the context of the author’s romantic encounters – that is based on appearances. It is a world of male domination and control in which the feminine, the soul, is stored. This piece is the background to the urban adventures, and the reader is invited to view the show, this world of delightful appearances, as a product of repression. Any writing that is worth its salt aspires to the universal, to what touches us all.

Life Is a Gift; Health Is a Choice, Choices Have Consequences

The human body can live three months without food, three days without water, and three minutes without air, but it cannot live without hope.

Robert’s journey is a powerful testament to the power of hope in overcoming numerous health challenges. His story is a beacon of encouragement for the growing number of individuals worldwide who, like him, are battling with weight-related health issues.

Like the bird of Phoenix rising from the ashes, Robert has lost 40 kilograms in weight and is in remission from Type-2 Diabetes, Stage-4 Cancer, and Peripheral Neuropathy that once threatened to confine him to a wheelchair for life and even led him to attempt suicide.

Robert’s hope for his future is now his passion for you to find, as he did, the quality of life we all aspire to achieve and are entitled to claim.

Beyond the Sea

An extraordinary tale of a merchant mariner, Born in British India unfolds during the final dark days of World War II. This gripping narrative includes high seas murders, showcasing courage and seamanship in stormy weather, and harrowing experiences like being stuck in ice in the North Atlantic.

The story takes readers through visits to Chinese ports during Mao’s China in the 1960s and recounts the sinking of the S.S. Pegasus in the Arabian Gulf. It details the perilous task of loading crude oil amid the Iran-Iraq tanker war and the misfortunes of the MV Marienfels, which caught fire, lost its rudder, and drifted aimlessly in the Atlantic.

The mariner’s adventures include spending seven days adrift on a dinghy in the Indian Ocean, witnessing Captain Gregg violating the U.N. oil embargo on Apartheid South Africa, and thwarting armed piracy on an oil tanker voyage from Nigeria to Uruguay. He also survived encounters with urban guerrillas in South America.

Born in British India is a testament to resilience and adventure on the high seas, capturing the indomitable spirit and relentless determination of a life spent navigating the world’s most treacherous waters.

Think!

In today’s always-on world, our senses are constantly bombarded with information, disinformation, and misinformation. The pressure to have an opinion on everything grows by the day, leaving many of us wondering how to make sense of it all in a meaningful and informed way. How can we cut through the noise of opinions, half-truths, and outright lies to gain a clearer understanding of what’s truly happening around us?While this task may seem daunting, help is within reach. The skills and techniques required to effectively interrogate the world around us have been practiced for millennia, and this book aims to guide you through the nuances of critical thinking and its practical applications.Through engaging examples and stories, the value of critical thinking will become evident, and the book will provide easy-to-remember reflection points to support your journey. Developing the skill of critical thinking is not an insurmountable challenge, but it does require practice to be of any real use.In today’s information-driven world, the ability to think critically is a vital skill for anyone who wants to be and remain properly informed. By honing this skill, you’ll be better equipped to navigate the complexities of our modern age and make well-informed decisions in both your personal and professional life.

More Horrible Biology

An informative and well-illustrated book outlining some of the more horrible aspects of biology. In this book you will read about devastating pests; very nasty parasites; a lizard that squirts blood from its eyes; a centipede that catches bats; a farting beetle; venomous snakes; a microscopic animal that eats your brain, and of very brave people who used themselves to further the knowledge and understanding of diseases.

Although over two million different species of living things have been listed, and millions more to be discovered most are harmless to humans, but some are very horrible indeed, and not only cause disease and infections, but can also cause serious economic damage.

Memoir of a Nobody

In 1980, sixteen-year-old Molly and her mother move to a new town, triggering her mum’s already fragile mental health to spiral out of control. Strangers in a strange place, the townspeople do their best to help, but the challenges run deep.

Molly’s parents had separated when she was five, leaving her older brother, David, as their mum’s primary carer. Both siblings endured bullying at school, while weekends were spent working alongside their mother – often unpaid. The routine involved travelling to distant towns, working through the day, followed by wining and dining in the evening, and then sleeping in the car. Early the next morning, the cycle would repeat, with David and Molly bearing the brunt of their mother’s erratic moods.

David, rebellious and worn down, eventually left home, leaving nine-year-old Molly to become her mother’s sole carer. Now, she must face the daunting task of managing her mother’s instability alone. How will Molly cope with the weight of her new responsibilities? Will she and her mum receive the help they so desperately need? And what role will her absent father play in their lives?

This deeply personal and poignant true story recounts Molly’s highly unusual and challenging early life, offering a raw and moving glimpse into resilience and survival.

Death Row

In Death Row, Susie Barber delves into the intricate tapestry of humanity amidst the harshest of circumstances. From the poignant insights in Life Before Death Row, unravelling the gripping stories leading to convictions, to the meticulous procedures unveiled in Processing into Death Row, this narrative shines a light on the sombre journey from sentencing to confinement in a maximum-security facility.

As prisoners adjust to life on death row, a stark contrast emerges between the severe confines of their cells and the whispered hopes of redemption that linger in the shadows. Amidst the strict routines, limited interactions, and ever-looming spectre of their fate, a fragile sense of humanity endures, urging readers to question the complexities of justice and compassion even in the face of inevitability.

Death Row transcends a mere exploration of incarceration; instead, it becomes a compelling narrative that intertwines themes of love, resilience, and personal growth within the chilling reality of impending execution. Barber’s poignant depiction of the emotional turmoil faced both by the prisoners and the dedicated staff compels readers to confront the depths of the human experience in the most dire of circumstances. A must read.

Echoes of Existence

Embark on a thought-provoking journey with Echoes of Existence: Exploring Life’s Great Questions by Carlos Kuhn. Delving into the intersection of mathematics, philosophy, and spirituality, Kuhn explores profound questions about God, human existence, and the acquisition of knowledge. Through captivating insights and rigorous inquiry, this book challenges conventional thinking and invites readers to contemplate the very essence of reality.Join Kuhn as he navigates the complexities of existence and unlocks new perspectives on the nature of consciousness and the universe.

More Musings on Faith by an Ordinary Bloke

Geoffrey Ring’s latest book delves further into his personal journey of faith. He explores the relevance of the Church, religion and the existence of God. If you have ever wondered about these, or just don’t believe, then this book is for you.

It is certainly a unique perspective from someone who isn’t ordained, has had no formal theological training, does not profess to be an ecclesiastical expert but, as the title suggests, is just an ordinary bloke. A bloke who has found comfort and solace at some of the most trying times in his life by turning to his faith.

More Musings on Faith by an Ordinary Bloke is the story of a journey that he didn’t always realise he was on but one that, in the end, showed him how he could survive difficult times. It’s a book that is suitable for all ages, for those trying to make sense of that RI lesson, have found traditional help inadequate, or are just trying to understand what folk see in all this faith stuff.

It won’t give you all the answers. It’s all about an invitation to share the journey to try and find them.