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"Why so late?" In the sigh of a man in his fifties lies incredulous and delighted amazement at his chance encounter with a woman, only in her sixties according to the birth register, who sweeps him along like a wave and lets them both experience the highs and lows of late love. Neither of them are prepared for the rivalry of his teenage daughter, who vehemently defends her monopoly position in her single father's life. How capable are the three of them of maintaining a relationship in this exceptional situation, which develops turbulently over four years and is stretched to breaking point?
Isla's mummy has to rest for a while before she has her baby, so Isla's visiting her Granny - and Granny's decided it's time for Isla to meet her old friend, Fidel Castro! Come along with Isla and Fidel Castro on their beach adventure to discover the basking shark!
'Please, Streivras, I am begging you!' Cynthia pleaded, 'Where is my father? What is it you're not telling me?' 'Oh, how I wish to tell,' Streivras hummed the words to a whisper. 'I have big hopes for you, young Princess, but I also have a fear of what life could become. You are a powerful mind that could do so much good ... as long as you do not become lost in your anger for control.'
Suzie's Gift is a tale of self-discovery and adventure, woven into adolescent interactions. Suzie is having recurring nightmares when she wears a pair of pyjamas her grandmother bought her at a local charity shop. She soon realises that the girl she is seeing is not only real, but trying to communicate with her. The story unravels as she, her friend Melissa, her mum Jill and grandmother Rose set out to uncover what happened. Suzie can finally confront the truth about herself – that her gift allows her to see through the eyes of those who need her help the most. For now, though, Suzie's job is to find out what happened to Louise and finally bring answers to her mother Sarah and other loved ones. Can she do it and keep her own family safe at the same time? Dive into Suzie's Gift to find out.
We are accustomed to thinking that our knowledge, talents, and values will eventually translate into material wealth. However, real life doesn't always work that way. The amount of money in our bank account isn't determined by our abilities, mathematical knowledge, or even our moral qualities. A person's wealth is defined by how much they desire it themselves! To attract money, you need to establish the right relationship with it. The author draws on her own worldly experiences to explain in detail how to do just that and provides a number of practical exercises to work towards this aim. This book is a realistic guide for implementing positive changes in your life and will become a source of inspiration and knowledge that you will reread more than once to accomplish your goals.
Did you ever ask yourself why your life is the way it is? In this trailblazing book, you learn how your inner thoughts, feelings, and convictions shape your outer reality. With a unique clarity and depth, this book shows how the law of the mirror image manifests itself indifferent areas of your life. It shows you, that you are the creator of your life. In addition important questions regarding the sense of life and the realization of your dreams. The book also contains fascinating facts and interesting informations about the brain and the cells, how these influence the way we form our reality. An essential guide for all who want to form their life consciously and want to gain a deeper insight into the sense of their life.
Despite growing up under the brutal dictatorship which Dr Hastings Kamuzu Banda imposed on Malawi from 1964 to 1993, Davies Chester Katsonga didn't care much about politics. He was busy taking part in the escapades of youth – some funny, some thrilling, some serious. Such youthful exploits may be considered shocking or even outrageous in today's modern world. It was a different world back then. In this colourful biography, D. C. Katsonga offers a glimpse into the life of a young man who must navigate his sexual awakening against a backdrop of cultural taboos and political peril, experiencing the joys and troubles of love, lust, and curiosity while dodging the landmines of oppression and fear. This very personal and often gently comical story is a blend of sadness, humour, and wonder.
In 'NEAR EAST THE STARS BEGIN' an old fashioned British agent in the Middle East is stuck in the past. He is preoccupied with religion, art and poetry, and in promoting America. By day he spies on the Iranians and promotes the pax Americana, but he dreams of a united, peaceful world. Both his PA, a Gujerati and his mistress distrust America as the hegemon in the region. His opposite number in Iran is a friend, and he sees himself as a gatekeeper to peace. In various situations his loyalty to America is tested and then one day is shattered. And then Amelia, his first love, reappears and challenges his beliefs. An expert in parasites and immunology, she claims her science can save the developing world...
All James wanted was to study abroad. He never thought he'd die in the process, and certainly not from the common cold, no less! On top of that, a very strange entity sends him to a new world – with a shiny new body, a new name and new powers. Sounds good, doesn't it? Yes, but ... He must do one tiny, simple task: Overthrow the Queen ... while ensuring most of the country's populace remain unharmed. Follow him, as he sets out to use his wit and cunning, to trick his foes and use the Queen's own actions to his advantage. Join him, as he explores his powers, builds and destroys relations and uses his understanding of the people around him to play them out against each other in his fight against the Queen, her country ... and his own conscience.
"Astrology: don't believe - experience!" convinces skeptics, but also brings new insights to those interested in astrology. Away from common platitudes and clichés about star signs and their characteristics, the reader receives a lot of new information on a journey through the annual cycle. Numerous physical and perceptual exercises help the reader to gain a new awareness and to be more mindful of themselves and others. A series of questions about the individual signs of the zodiac supports the reader on their journey to themselves. After reading the individual chapters, some questions about why we act the way we do may not be solved, but they will be easier to understand.