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Paperback. Condizione: New. A beautifully illustrated children's book about two twins' adventures around Bristol on a day out with their father. This touching story shows the wonders Bristol has to offer little ones and the kindness of people. Both illustrated and written by Victoria Clothier the clear narrative follows the twin's day out shown through simple yet poetic text and unique illustrations. This charming book is suitable for ages three to six and especially those who live in or visit Bristol and create special family memories here, just like Ben and Amy do in the story.

Paperback. Condizione: New. What does it really feel like to live with a mental health problem? This collection of poems delve into the raw reality of fighting mental health problems and emerging from the storm. Each poem is emotional, real-life and inspirational - told from the perspective of a young mother, aged 23, who suffers from depression and anorexia. The book gives hope to others in similar positions, inspiring others on a journey of recovery.

Paperback. Condizione: New. A collection of poetry written over the course of nine years, following the poet's journey through adversity and adventure. From dreams to darkness, from God to courage, these poems will show you that life can be shaped by the depths of your imagination. This is a book for all those who fall, but rise up stronger, a book which will help the reader see the light even in the deepest abyss. Mason's use of poetry as a means of salvation is an inspiration for all of us.The poems follow lose threads of hope, loss, redemption, discovery and courage. They are woven together by a belief in the power of writing, a continuing faith that humanity can still do immense good as well as harm.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Roofless is the new non-fiction book by Stewart Harvey, and is a series of real-life accounts and interviews given by people who have faced the brutal realities of homelessness at some point in their lives. Compiled by the charity First Stop Darlington, the true identities of the protagonists are kept secret, but their stories always make for difficult and bleak reading. Documenting both the successes and failures of people who attempt to make a life for themselves while battling homelessness, Roofless is a disturbing reality check for people who may often turn a blind eye to this ever-increasing issue.".Harrowing and calling out for change, Roofless serves as a reminder that anyone can be homeless, especially in times of economic uncertainty and welfare cut-backs.".

Paperback. Condizione: New. A book of poems that explores the fundamental questions resonating within each of us about human nature. Jenny Symons, in her powerful and genuine voice, asks us to `spare a thought', pause our hectic routines for a moment and reflect on the quintessential aspects of our reality. Hers is an enthralling call for love, altruism, respect and admiration for nature, integrity and self-assertion. Emerging from the darkness of her mental illness, Symons resurrects to new life thanks to the energy of her poetry, through which we ourselves are given the chance to re-examine our truest nature. `.Following Jenny Symons' journey through hospitalisation due to schizophrenia, the collection navigates the difficult waters of the poet's on-going battle with mental illness.'.

Paperback. Condizione: New. A REALLY NICE TEA AND SOME MAGIC MUSIC are two short stories for children aged 6 to 11 years, which will capture the imaginations of young readers. The first story depicts the appearance of some Far East tea growers, who come bearing exotic brands of tea. The second is a dream-like story of a magical piano that can transport its player to new places across the world. Relatively short in length, these self-contained short stories are perfect for reading to children for bed times, with colourful illustrations that add depth to the narrative.

Paperback. Condizione: New. A children's book with illustrations.

Paperback. Condizione: New. This book is a gripping tale about a mysterious asylum located out of sight of any passers-by next to a dark forest. For Zahid Zaman, a newly-graduated nursing assistant, there are too many questions to ignore - but even his fellow staff at St Mark's Psychiatric Hospital seem keen to keep the answers hidden. Why are patients taken here from all over the country, instead of being treated locally? What makes them so terrifying? As he soon finds out, the key to this isolated asylum may lie in the supernatural and occult forces that possess it. Do you dare to enter an asylum? An environment where you are never sure what is really going on?

Paperback. Condizione: New. The Gods of Frequency follows the relationship of two musicians living inGlasgow, one battling with the crippling self doubt and anxiety due to his working class label in an overwhelmingly wealthy arts industry and the other privately educated. He falls victim to the pressures placed on him both internally and externally and succumbs to alcohol addiction, ultimately leading to a nervous breakdown. The relationship forms the centrepiece of the story, with Shane's pivotal self-recovery moment stemming from an accidental pregnancy which pulls him from the claws of addiction.

Paperback. Condizione: New. What does it take to become a journalist? How do journalists work, and is it possible to start your very own media outlet from scratch?A Journalism Handbook for Media Entrepreneurs provides a comprehensive guide to aspiring journalists looking to enter this exciting and fast moving industry. From a look at the standards that good journalists must uphold to practical guidance in making news, the Handbook goes on to outline how someone can successfully start their own media outlet and keep it financially sustainable.Drawing upon case studies from across the world and compiled by leading journalists from seven countries, A Journalism Handbook for Media Entrepreneurs offers new insights and routes into a profession that was previously inaccessible to most people.What does it take to become a journalist? How do journalists work, and is it possible to start your very own media outlet from scratch?A Journalism Handbook for Media Entrepreneurs provides a comprehensive guide to aspiring journalists looking to enter this exciting and fast moving industry. From a look at the standards that good journalists must uphold to practical guidance in making news, the Handbook goes on to outline how someone can successfully start their own media outlet and keep it financially sustainable.Drawing upon case studies from across the world and compiled by leading journalists from seven countries, A Journalism Handbook for Media Entrepreneurs offers new insights and routes into a profession that was previously inaccessible to most people.

Paperback. Condizione: New. 'Resistance is one of the main causes of emotion. The moment we believe something isn't the way it should be or someone doesn't meet our expectations we struggle to accept the situation because it is out of our control. We get stressed when we can't control a person or a situation. We get frustrated because we "judge" the situation as "bad, unwanted or wrong". To combat this, we need to learn not to "feed" negative thoughts. We can do this by accepting rather than fighting a thought or emotion - accept it and then move forward. Being more aware of your thoughts on a conscious level will give you more control of your emotions by consciously changing them and not letting them spiral out of control.'Beyond the Mind explores meditation and mindfulness as therapy for tragedy and recurring negative thought. The book takes you through the stages of mindfulness therapy and explains the practical uses for everyday life and the theory of meditation as well as the stages of how to achieve it and practice it regularly. There is also discussion of the law of attraction and how using this can ultimately create positive thoughts and a more positive wellbeing. While the focus is quite general, there is also specific mention to the effects caused by the isolation of lockdown and how to use meditation and mindfulness to develop more positive thoughts.

Paperback. Condizione: New. This book is a composition of powerful, poignant and perceptive poems that depict life on the autism spectrum. Written by a young person with High Functioning Autism, the poems reflect on her school and college years, capturing sadness at being marginalised as well as appreciation for the people who supported her.The poems provide important insights on the difficulties that people on the autism spectrum face, including deep anxiety and developing social relationships. Although 1 in 100 people have this condition, as it affects everyone differently, it is often misunderstood and ignored.Lauren's book adds to the calls for perception of autism to be widened, encouraging a positive and informed attitude towards those with this complex condition.Author Bio: Lauren lives in North Somerset and has a diagnosis of High Functioning Autism. She recently completed a degree in Special Education and founded an autism company supporting young people on the spectrum, their parents, and professionals. In her spare time, I enjoy baking, travelling, and going hiking. As a young person with autism, Lauren has faced misunderstandings and adversity, particularly during mainstream education. Writing poetry was a strategy she used to channel her anxieties and frustrations as well as to communicate her gratitude towards those who supported her. Writing helped to build Lauren's confidence and resilience and enabled her to find her voice.

Paperback. Condizione: New. An illustrated childrens' book about a cute little Terrier called `Tilly', this is a story that is both charming and delightful (as Tilly herself is described). Across each page a poetic journey of spirited animal adventures and thoughts is weaved, making the book suitable for younger children (ages 3-6) and grown-up ones alike! Tilly the Terrier is both written and illustrated by Ben Simons.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Mary McCann was born in the 1920s into the harsh and deprived countryside life of Northern Ireland. Growing up, she took care of her siblings, wearing clothes that her mother made out of flour sacks. School life was harsh and illness and deprivation were constant threats. Mary adored her hard-working father but felt distant from her mother, with whom she nursed neighbours through diseases that swept through the community. Mary endured many trials and tribulations in her large family before she found her way to London, England and the start of a new life. She had a family of her own but members of the family back home followed her, not always happily. This is a story that will make you laugh and cry - an important historical account of life in Northern Ireland at the beginning of the twentieth century.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Stories, poems and articles of hope by people in custody and on probation, edited by the Arkbound Foundation.Prison. It is a word that conjures up loss, bleakness and despair. A place where those who have broken the law are kept, both for punishment and for the safety of society. But behind these images are human stories, accounts of tragic mistakes and broken lives, woven in-between with hope. For those inside prison, it is hope that often keeps them going: for the future, for those they care for, and for the chance to start afresh upon release.

Hardback. Condizione: New. This is the story of Kurios, a very young catlike creature, who wakes up one morning and finds himself in the wrong world. In this strange world, Kurios has become a giant. He is so tall that he can almost see over the treetops!Kurios is lost. He feels frightened, alienated and very little inside himself - until he meets a tiny but wise old being who agrees to help him find his way home.Join with Kurios in this exciting adventure, for children and adults alike!

Paperback. Condizione: New. Having experienced alcoholism and homelessness Séamus Fox came tounderstand the social and human injustices that result in so many peoplefinding themselves living in the streets.This book is a collection of poems written from those stories, showing the reality of what it means to be homeless. They give an honest, disturbing and often enlightening view of homelessness, based on the experiences of 44 individuals.

Paperback. Condizione: New. David's book is one of despair and hope; one that paints a picture of our society that is both dark and broken up by fleeting rays of light. From his plight on the streets in one of England's richest regions, to the interactions of people he observes and encounters every day, to the impacts of Covid-19 and the changing seasons-this is poetry and prose at its most powerful.It is a book that reveals the double-talk of homeless service provision - asociety that consigns people as worthless without knowing their backgrounds;which assumes that homelessness is a choice rather than a predicament. It isimpossible not to have read this book and come away changed: to feel the biting need to make a difference and sense of injustice as to why so manyindividuals-people who could otherwise fulfil their potential, for the benefit of others as well as themselves-are thrown cruelly to the fringes.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Arising from a National Writing Competition in 2022-3 on the theme of 'Endurance', this collection of works by serving prisoners relates both to the deepest of human tragedies and the greatest of triumphs. Contributors describe what endurance means for them; not just of the prison system, whose efficacy this collection brings into question, but of the lives that led them there. Victor Frankl, the psychologist and Jewish WWII concentration camp survivor, is referenced independently by two contributors. In his words: "He, who has a why to live for, can bear with almost any how."The 'why's' in this collection are sometimes obscure, sometimes inspiring, and always heart-rending. Sometimes, it is Nature's touch or vision that helps the authors endure. Often, it is meaningful relationships with others. Readers can extend such meaningful connection further, by receiving these touching passages with a spirit of compassion and a desire to understand.

Paperback. Condizione: New. This book is an autobiographical account of the author?s route into crime, from an unknown university student to an infamous bank robber wanted on both sides of the pond. It isn?t long before he swaps lecture halls for the ruthless walls of the American prison system. This book shows how the path of crime is not always easy to predict - and that the voices of those locked away will one day be heard. Surrounded by the dismal walls of his prison cell, the author retreats into his memories, where the past slowly unravels and the path to his future predicament is made clear."Just Sky" is a story of discovery and dreams, of loss and struggle. It is a gripping tale which lays bare the harrowing details of the time spent by the author in American prisons.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Invisible Schemes is a biting satire that shines a light on the marginalised working class and how reality, time, and all other certainties are blurred beyond recognition to those who aren't paying attention.

Paperback. Condizione: New. My Dream is a gripping novel that follows the struggles of one woman through adversity to be able to achieve her dream. This novel confronts real, dark issues and experiences; following a childhood of abandonment and hard work, this is a tale of perseverance and drive that takes her from the wards of a London hospital to the heart of the Middle East. Esther finds herself prepared to make the ultimate sacrifice to be free of her pain. This is a story of love and faith; of despair and betrayal. It is a powerful example of a woman who nearly lost her dream, but who found it in the end.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Across ten captivating and beautifully illustrated chapters, Morgan Phillips recounts stories of adaptation from the air-conditioned pavements of Doha and the feral camels of Australia, to the 'cool rooms' of Paris and the 'fog catchers' of Morocco. These are the lesser-told stories of good, bad, ugly and very ugly adaptation to climate change - they will be the inspirations for the positive adaptations of the future; and the forewarnings of the mal-adaptations that must be avoided.Great Adaptations is a call to action, it presses home the need for adaptations that are ecologically restorative and socially just. It examines how adaptation is framed, unpicks the contested notion of Deep Adaptation, explores the potential of Transformative Adaptation, and questions the legitimacy of the 'reassuring stories' that still dominate mainstream climate discourse. It is conversational, provocative, engaging and visually arresting - a tactile, pocket-sized and very shareable object.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Things are not going well for talented, twelve-year-old dancer Cameron. Not only has his dad walked out on the family, but things are no longer the same between him and his best friend. As he tries to navigate through these turbulent life changes, his relationship with his older brother Derek continues to worsen. Cameron's pursuit to impress his brother and mould himself into a 'cool guy' leads him down a questionable path, letting down the people that truly care about him. Can he rely on his new friends? Will he be able to salvage his friendship with Daniel? It's all up to Cameron in Cameron's choice.Cameron's Choice perfectly captures the mindset of a young boy during a turbulent time of change and growth. It shines a light on the struggles of grappling with identity during adolescence, as well as the aftermath of when a parent leaves the family home.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Told from alternating points of view, Jonno and James tell the story of their journey from home to Lima, through Huarez and ultimately to the peak of Casharaju in the Cordillera Huayhuash mountain range in Peru. The narrative is intercepted by occasional vignettes from people they meet along the way, who provide a birds eye view of their developing relationship and of the cultural context of Peru itself. Written almost in the form of diary entries, the reader is party to the innermost thoughts of each character, with the surrounding dialogue showing what is being left unsaid between them. Together, in body if not in mind, Jonno and James ascend the Casharaju peak until the adventure hits disaster and Jonno has to step up and take the lead to try and save his father. This coming of age book attempts to deal with themes of the father-son dynamic, what it means to be a man, life in a developing country, women's rights, being an outsider, the problematic way in how we are perceived by others, what is personal truth and what it ultimately means to be successful.

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Paperback. Condizione: New. Cupid's a Psycho is a contemporary love story set in Glasgow. It deals with the intense relationships of three teenagers and a cruel, unthinking act that tests the limits of love and forgiveness against a background of disadvantage and alienation in central Scotland.At school, Blithe coasts along. Quiet and defensive, her home life is shaped by precarious poverty and the ill health it creates. When Robbie expresses an interest in Blithe, she initially reciprocates but soon after dumps him via a recorded video chat. She is persuaded to share the humiliating footage which is then widely shared at school. Robbie's best friend Jamie is determined to defend and support him but struggles to manage the fall out.From this, the plot unravels and the trio navigate the heartache and pains of young love and teenage relationships, but from the unique lens of poverty in modern Scotland.

Paperback. Condizione: New. This book relates a gripping modern day 'Bonnie and Clyde' story. It is a tale showing how a couple chose the path of crime - but in this case, it was to address global inequality and poverty. For John and Sarah, the means really do justify the end. They have chosen to steal from the richest in an attempt to end the suffering of the poorest. But as the day of their casino heist draws nearer, so do the police investigators bent on stopping them. What is more, with a shadowy organisation lurking close behind, John and Sarah realise that the stakes are much bigger than they thought.Good Intentions is both exciting and entertaining in its pursuit of some of the greatest problems that face our time.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Experience the journey of a young heroine through a wilderness of murder and myth.Young rebel warrior Amiel begins a deadly mission into uncharted forest lands. Her town is under threat by a mysterious warlord known only as Decius, who lurks among the trees. Soon he plans to march forth with his army, leaving only death and destruction. To save her homeland, Amiel must find and destroy Decius-even if it means sacrificing her life in the process. But, as she journeys further from civilisation, Amiel's reality begins to shift. Myths of strange saints and powerful warriors that use forgotten techniques slowly become reality. In the dirt and shadows of the forest, familiar figures are twisted, with even holy men harbouring a rage in their hearts. Will Amiel's mission be victorious? Can she triumph over the evil Decius and save her homeland? She has to believe it will be so.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Prickelus is a clumsy hoglet, who has a habit of getting into all kinds of trouble. When he is hungry, he puts his rumbling tummy first, ignoring all his mothers warnings about how to avoid danger. Hoggleberry, his sister, is always looking out for him and coming to his rescue. Join them on their scariest adventure yet as they find themselves lost and Prickelus gets caught, putting them both in danger. They must rely on the kindness of humans to save them. Who will come to their aid? Hedgehogs have been our friendly garden guests for centuries. These delightful little animals are in decline and desperately need our help. Discover more about hedgehogs, rescue centres and how you can help these wonderful prickly creatures. Have fun colouring in the beautiful illustrations, see if you can solve the puzzles, enjoy making autumn crafts and trying the tasty recipes. Create and play your own hoglets game. Discover how to relax a hedgehog while learning ways to deal with stress and relax you. All this inside one fantastic book!