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Catherine Elizabeth Rose Genre: Poetry Status: Available for Purchase Buy the Book

National Poetry Anthology 2004 Poem - The View from St Mary's United Press 2004 ISBN 1-84436-040-7

Ms Gill James Genre: Fiction - Children's Status: Available for Purchase Buy the Book

Lines in the Sand It was our way of protesting against that war. Many of us had signed the petition in the Guardian. Now, thanks to Mary Hoffman and Rhiannon Lassiter we had the chance to do something concrete about it. I wrote "The Gift Child" on my way to visit my supervisor-to-be, for my PhD in Creative and Critical Writing. The creative piece has much the same theme as "The Gift Child". There is an alternative to war.

Peter R Cullis Genre: Fiction - Military & War Status: Available for Purchase Read a Sample Buy the Book

Instruments of War - A Novel of Cyprus Cyprus 1947.Two boys,one English and the other Greek Cypriot meet at Famagusta.They become fast friends until the English boy leaves the island to join the Army.The Greek boy becomes embroiled in EOKA fighting the British for self determination for Cyprus.The English boy returns with the Army and they are notional enemies.

Robert Crompton Genre: Non-fiction - History Status: Available for Purchase Buy the Book

Counting the Days to Armageddon This academic study of the history of the Jehovah's Witnesses was my first major break-through into publishing. It led to various articles and lectures on this and related subjects.

George Schofield Genre: Non-fiction - History Status: Available for Purchase Read a Sample Buy the Book

The Shrapnel Pickers "The Shrapnel Pickers” tells two stories. The main theme is the true first person account of a boy's life in war torn England. From the London Blitz, through evacuations to the well-bombed midlands, and back in time for rockets and flying bombs, the reader is led through encounters with the black market, rationing, nights and days in air raid shelters, pubs, music halls and playground fights. The writer takes us through the action-filled, sometimes tragic, sometimes comic, events of his childhood. With each chapter there is a chronological list of the major world events happening in the big war. *** "... my immediate impression is that your book is very well produced. I'm sure it will be of great interest to our researchers, particularly those who remember the period..." David Pracy, Local Studies Librarian, Vestry House Museum, London E17 "...I enjoyed it very much, especially since it covers when I was a child too...and it will go into the Society's collection where it will be much appreciated by our members,..." Pat Jenkins, Secretary, Rushden & District History Society "...your splendid book arrived on the 7th... Your descriptions of wartime scenes are excellent. I shall be pleased to put a report in the 'Risdene Echo.' ...I like the way you have included the wartime diary, and the cover picture sets the scene..." Eric Fowell, Local Historian (Northamptonshire). "On the 17th June 1944 I must have been standing next to you and your mother when the doodlebug landed on London Fields. I was standing in Mare Street outside the ARP Headquarters ... when it came over. I was a Civil Defence Messenger at the time and kept a diary of most events, all my notes correspond exactly with yours so neither of us could have made it up... It has been an absolute joy reading your book. Apart from the excellent descriptive style I admire your methods in dealing with such detail after such a long time..." William Hall, Local and Church Historian, Author London An excerpt from this book was submitted to the BBC's 'People's War' site, by the Rushden History Society. www.bbc.co.uk/dna/ww2/A5289474. ---------------- George Schofield's recently finished first novel is now ready for publication. It is a story of love, crime, and politics in the South American Republic of Venezuela. The characters are fictitious. The events are real.

Alan Neatby-Smith Genre: Non-fiction - Biography Status: Available for Purchase Read a Sample Buy the Book

Escape to South Africa This is an account of the three most enjoyable years that I spent as a flight mechanic with the Royal Air Force in South Africa. Notable among my exploits were a party that involved me riding a wild horse fresh from the S.W.African desert (that's the horse, not me!) and my crafting Spitfires out of "tikki" coins.

Mr Robert Mules Genre: Poetry Status: Available for Purchase Read a Sample Buy the Book

The Portrait Gallery A series of dramatic monologues, usually of rather desperate characters, some historical such as Amy Johnson, the last Ming Emperor and Alan Turing, others imaginary from various eras ranging from Ancient Greece to the latter twentieth century.

Keith Hoare Genre: Non-fiction - Biography Status: Available for Purchase Buy the Book

Catwalk Supermodel Complete publishing March 14th 2008 - 98,000 words Abandoned in a Liverpool hospital, raised in a children's home, Kelly's determination to succeed takes her not only to the catwalks of London and Paris but eventually to New York. This is a love story with a difference. A true story, based on the early life of a British super model, her rise to fame, her loves and the people around her that made it happen. Take a look behind the glitter, the hype, and follow Kelly's life story. It is a story waiting to be told, a story that can be told only by the people who were there, a story that will captivate and enthrall you, as Kelly falls deeper and deeper into a world where wealth and power determines who succeeds and who fails. It is a world over which she has no control, a world that dictates her life, until finally, on the brink of success, decisions have to be made, decisions that have ramifications which will change the lives of not only Kelly but the ones who surround her. Can she let this happen? Is the lure of money and stardom so powerful that she can turn her back and walk away from her friends, her life and her love, to fulfil a dream?

Wayne Sharrocks Genre: Fiction - Thrillers and suspense Status: Available for Purchase Buy the Book

Dominion by Wayne Sharrocks Synopsis Scarred by childhood trauma and neglect, Karl Connor attempted to flee the dark shadows of his young life, the horrors that he had experienced, and the inner demons that continued to haunt him. As the past and present collide the brutal reality is that the long slide into violence has already begun, but who could have imagined that his desire for perceived vengeance would have such terrifying results. Young women are being murdered in London suburbs and there is seemingly nothing to connect them to one another, let alone the killer whose charming manner hides a warped and sick mind.Detective Inspector Ross is determined to hunt the killer down, jeopardising his career in the process, as he becomes increasingly alienated and obsessed with finding the murderer. It is a difficult time for him and his depleted team as they find themselves caught up in Karl's deadly game of ruthless vendetta and vengeful murders. Soon their lives begin to run on a parallel, which leaves one of his team in mortal danger. Extract from my latest novel ’Dominion’ (by Wayne Sharrocks) Category: Writing and Poetry Extract from Chapter 2 DEADLOCK Due to the gridlocked traffic Detective Inspector Ross had arrived late at the crime scene. As he pulled up to the kerbside of the tree lined avenue he looked up through the windscreen and watched as a cadaver, on a wheeled stretcher covered in a thin white body bag with black straps, was loaded unceremoniously into the back of the coroner's black van. The whizzing sound of a police helicopter intensified in the distance, rapidly growing louder, shaking him from his stupor. Previously deep in thought, he now caught sight of his reflection in the rear view mirror and could see that his face had turned as white as the swollen moon above. He took a moment to compose himself before he swung the driver's door open. He raised his hand in a vague wave to acknowledge the two body movers from the coroner's office as they turned with a darting urgency from the rear of the van. Still encased in their white coveralls, they mirrored his gesture before walking quickly towards the front of their vehicle. Detective Inspector Ross remained watching as they pulled away from the kerb and set off into traffic. He then glanced over at the house, which was cordoned off by fluorescent crime scene tape that fluttered in the breeze like ribbons from a maypole. An assorted throng of media types and rubbernecks, some of whom were now attempting to take photographs on their mobile phones, had already assembled at the scene and looked on like a pack of baying jackals only just being kept at bay by the increasingly thin blue line. He blew out a noisy sigh as he continued to look out of the car window at the unfurling scene. He was less than thrilled to get a call like this on what so far had been his first day off in little over a month, especially as he sensed that his days at the helm of the investigation were numbered and such a public fall from grace would all but finish his previously fast-track career. At that thought his jaw tightened and he felt a slight tickle of electric current go down the back of his neck, bringing the hairs there to attention. A knot of anxious tension gripped his stomach, a subconscious fear of failure. He willed himself to relax but as his body was stiff and his muscles ached from lack of sleep his mind had no intention of obeying him. He took a deep breath and swept his hand through his steel grey hair so that most of it fell back into place, whilst the wind took the other rogue strands so that they resembled dancing marionettes. Ross removed his black wool sport coat and threw it onto the passenger seat before undoing his cuffs and rolling up his sleeves, a display that was intended to state to onlookers that he was getting ready for business. After fighting his way through the escalating crowd, which combined the concerned, the curious and the downright ghoulish, he flashed his warrant card before ducking under the police tape to enter the crime scene. As he reluctantly breathed in the chill of the evening, he stared over at he house. It looked unkempt, the garden untended, neglected even. As he walked towards it, the press continued to bombard him with queries, some pleadingly, others rudely, but he ignored them all. He had already braced himself for the media storm, which now invariably followed every new victim. As he stepped inside the house he could still hear the voices being carried away by the wind, muttering and complaining... Available via www.amazon.co.uk www.amazon.com www.amazon.ca www.whsmiths.co.uk www.play.com www.tesco.com www.blackwell.co.uk www.waterstones.com www.pegasuspublishers.com ISBN: 9781843863854 Author: Wayne Sharrocks Title: Dominion From the Publisher 'Dominion' is the follow up to 'Redemption', Wayne's debut novel, which was nominated for both The Guardian First Book Award & The McKitterick Prize. From the Author I feel that you will find this to be a tight, tension-building tale that provides both psychological insight as well as a thought-provoking read. For fans of Bret Easton Ellis/Val McDermid with a sprinkling of Poppy Z. Brite's Gothic sensibilities... About the Author Wayne Sharrocks was born in the London Borough of Camden. After attending college he embarked on a career in animal welfare before returning to his passion for writing. He now lives in the picturesque village of Blo Norton, situated on the Norfolk/Suffolk border, and is enjoying his new profession as an author of psychological thrillers. In his spare time he enjoys art & design and is still a keen supporter of a number of animal welfare charities.

David Carter Genre: Non-fiction - Self Improvement Status: Available for Purchase Buy the Book

Big Money in Books Following the success of his previous business book released on TrackerDog Media, SPLAM! Successful Property Letting And Management, David here turns his attention toward the online book sales business. Big Money in Books tells us how David built up a flourishing online books sales business from home utilising very little capital with ultra low risk. The book gives details as to where and how to buy books for pennies, books that could be sold for £15, £25, even £35 each, and more besides. The manual also includes a list of 50 hot books to look out for. The writer tells us where to buy and what to buy, and as he says, just as importantly, what NOT to buy. There is a good section on how and where to sell, and it is all written in an easy to follow style. There is a chapter dealing with filling and administrating orders, plus a good trade glossary and contact list, and much more besides. The book runs to 240 pages, is a perfect bound paperback with full colour covers, and it is out now. This is what The MILL ADVERTISER, the home business magazine said about it: "I often have books/publications and home business opportunities arrive at my desk for my perusal and normally accompanied with a request for a favourable review and recommendation. Regrettably most, in my opinion, do not offer genuine business opportunities and in many instances quite honestly are not even worth serious consideration. However, every now and then something arrives which for those that are really serious in making a success of a new business venture not only needs a second look but positive action will undoubtedly reap rewards. I'm referring to a new publication written and published by David Carter on how to start and run your own online bookstore, titled `Big Money In Books'. The book covers every aspect of the business, over 200 pages of information and `how to' guide lines. I have no reservations whatsoever in recommending this publication to all those seriously dedicated to achieving success in the home working industry. Priced at just £11.95 for a hard copy or £7.95 for the download version you have little to lose but much to gain." Brian G Rayner Editor The Mill Advertiser www.uk-homebusiness.co.uk And this is what the HBC Business review said: "Having read David's book I genuinely believe I now have all the information needed to set up and operate a successful online bookshop without further ado - and that is not something I could say about many of the "how to's" I have reviewed over the years!" Big Money in Books is out now. Check out the latest news and information on www.bigmoneybooks.co.uk

Catherine David Genre: Fiction - Children's Status: Available for Purchase Buy the Book

Jonny Jackdaw Jonny Jackdaw is a blackbird who fell from the nest when he was just an egg. Landing in a clump of grass which was the resting place of Biscuit the local cat, Jonny was able to hatch out. Fortunately, Biscuit was unaware of his presence until he hatched, but then, Biscuit's owner made sure that her cat didn't harm Jonny, and together they reared him until he could fly. Jonny then set out on his quest to find his family and his adventures began. He is a funny, but resourceful bird and through his ability to talk to the children, he inadvertently teaches them valuable lessons in life.