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Step into the captivating life of Saartjie Baartman, an ordinary and curious 18-year-old whose dreams led her from the familiar shores of Cape Town to the distant lands of England and Paris. Little did she know that her voyage would take a tragic turn, transforming her life into a harrowing tale of exploitation and dehumanization. In this powerful biography, Saartjie’s true story is finally given a voice, allowing her to recount her experiences firsthand.

Lay back and enjoy the surprises in twelve unique and inspirational tales of a cloud looking for heaven, a lovestruck seagull, a boy given the gift of flight, a stray cat looking for family, a dog with a secret friend, a boy and his pal Opa, one hot mess of a house cat, a tree that wasn't, a girl's search for a lost princess, Lyla's way back home, a family's recovery from a tornado, and an angel assigned a Christmas mission, each clearing the hurdles of pride, materialism, loyalty, and sacrifice… but sometimes not on their first run.

Connie must soon pick an option, Choices wide and varied. The stakes are high, but friends stand by. Decisions can be scary! Connie has a choice to make. Perhaps you’ve got one too? So, settle back and join her story. What will Connie do?

When Gwin is persuaded to try her hand at live-action roleplay she quickly discovers that the character she has created, Thaddeus, has a life of his own, and through him Gwin experiences the incredible, complex and intricate world of Empire. Thaddeus’s world is beguiling, beautiful, violent, and dangerous, and the young warrior becomes entangled in a deadly conspiracy of power, passion, and betrayal.

Take a moment to stop, gaze, and appreciate the beauty of Wiradjuri Country, where three rivers wind through vast, burnt-red plains dotted with ochre. This is Wiradjuri Ngurambang, our land, and has been for thousands of years. It's home to Gugaa, the fierce protector of Wiradjuri Country, and Maliyan, guardian of the skies. This sacred place, where the eagle soars above, ensures that all is well and in order on Wiradjuri land.

Early in the morning of 6th October 1957, a five-year-old boy looked up to the skies over the Tunisian Sahel region to get a glimpse of the very first satellite in orbit around Earth, the famous Sputnik. Despite not spotting it, he started dreaming of a future high up in the skies. Little did the young boy know then about his future, and that his life would eventually fulfill and even exceed his wildest dreams.

More than 100 years after nuclear war, nature has reclaimed much of the world that was destroyed. The Missouri Ozarks have returned to what they once were: a vast wilderness of woodlands, lakes, and caves. Some of the descendants of those who survived the war have since emerged from their shelters to establish subsistence-based communities, relying on the traditions of their ancestors. Others remain in the highly sophisticated underground facilities into which their forefathers retreated when the bombs fell. Those underground live with technologies lost to the world above, including sentinels.

In a realm unseen by human eyes, a war between Light and Shadow rages. Beyond Earth lies a world teetering on the brink, consumed by conflict, betrayal, and despair. A world that awaits its destined leader. Hero had always lived in ignorance, shielded from truths that could shatter her reality. But when a mysterious stranger enters her life, everything she thought she knew begins to unravel. Thrust into a battle where defeat means certain death, Hero must navigate treacherous paths, confront unimaginable evils, and protect the flickering Light against the relentless onslaught of the Brutes.

You meet someone in your life, and then you feel as if your whole life turns upside down. And what are those elements which make you feel like you had a lightning going through your whole system. Sexual desire or something about their energy or the way they looked at you or just simply the look in their eyes? And then when is the time to stop before you are heading towards being burnt to ashes. Will this be revealed in this book?

As with any enduring fairy tale, children will want to listen to Four Seasons with the Poppets again and again, to revisit the charming world of the Poppets. The seasonal stories speak to a child's senses, describing picturesque scenes. In spring, how pretty the forest looked when the flowers were in bloom; in summer, the animals would come visit to hear Margie's and Millie's songs; in fall, gathering pine cones for Mother Poppet's fires; in winter, 'The roasted acorn smelled just like Christmas dinner should smell.

Ever since childhood, Alisa Lark has always felt like an outsider among humans. Her sense of alienation dissipates when she encounters Dhona, an extraterrestrial from the planet Tuvranii and Earth’s appointed guardian. Dhona unveils to Alisa the hidden truths of the world, exposing the many secrets shielded from humankind. Through Dhona’s revelations, Alisa glimpses the lives and origins of the mystical beings inhabiting a concealed world. Alisa’s unique bloodline presents her with an opportunity to embark on a transformative journey.

Come and meet the children in the house of Florence. Annabella is very smart and helps with the younger children. Neddy needs to be kept busy, Haddy is sensitive, Teddy just loves being happy, Gingerella is a tomboy, Etherlina is friendly and has lots of friends, Lenny loves school and enjoys learning, and Barbarella the youngest loves beautiful things. Together, the family face many problems and challenges. Sometimes these challenges take them into the lives of friends, school and being aware of the environment.

This book defends the existence of God, but not the God described in the Bible. First, it discusses two serious errors in the Bible. The first is that God made Adam first and then later made Eve. What science proves is that the template for the human body is without doubt female. Men are only modified women. The other serious error in Genesis is that God wanted to destroy Sodom and Gomorrah because of the sin of homosexuality. Listen to the evidence that homosexuality is genetic or epigenetic and hence created by God. The book shows that if you want to be an atheist, you have to believe that:

Join Jake as he navigates through the seasons, discovering what magic pyjamas and imagination can achieve! As Big Fat Ted, under the full moon, Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter are fun for him, but not for others – until he reaches Christmas, which is fun for everyone! Delight in this unique, positive, and charming tale, with Jake being lively, energetic, and imaginative as Big Fat Ted. Monkeys, foxes, cats, and a whole pack of wolves all feature in this original and entertaining listen, enjoyed by young listeners and adult storytellers alike.

A time-in-moment stops for each of us that lingers in our memories for the rest of our lives. To some, it’s something big like passing their driving test, and to others is as simple as the day they mastered how to ride their bike. Whatever you encounter, it leaves you to ponder deeper on the possibility as the feelings we feel can engrave onto our hearts. Sarah could not believe it. Despite the journey it took to arrive at a place she could now consider to be home, she was ready to take charge of what was in front of her.

Rooted in over 40 years of seasoned experience and rigorous scholarly research, A Leadership Shift beckons leaders towards a courageous transformation in organizational ethos.

Rainbow Rabbit wakes up one morning to find his colourful patches gone, leaving him pure white from head to toe. Seeking a solution, he turns to his Great Uncle Corduroy Rabbit, who takes him to the wise Belvedere Owl. To receive Belvedere’s help, Rainbow must reveal a secret he’s been keeping from Corduroy, risking hurting his uncle’s feelings.

From Lagos to London: An African Immigrant’s Guide to Property Prosperity charts a remarkable journey of resilience and triumph. In this captivating memoir, Funmi Anu Bankole takes us on a rollercoaster ride through her life, from the highs of success in the competitive world of real estate to the devastating lows brought on by the global financial crisis of 2007/2008.

In Talent Show, an introverted father becomes talkative and lifts the curtain on who his wife was before she was a mother, who she became after, and who each of his children were in his eyes.

Caught between the eras of Hitler and Putin, the Baby Boomers experienced unprecedented transformations–from becoming the first television generation to enjoying new healthcare and educational opportunities. As the boom subsides into a quieter phase of life, this anthology captures their journey through evocative poems, keen observations, and thoughtful opinions.