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This guide by Dr. Lawrence L James, an expert in alcoholism and trauma, offers not just knowledge but a shared understanding of the lifelong impact of adverse childhood experiences. Drawing from personal and professional experiences, Dr. James delves into the heart of the emotional and psychological turmoil faced by adult children of alcoholics.

The steadily expanding devotees of the Sherlock Holmes of Praed Street will hail with delight this crowning volume in a series of collections which have now pastiched the entire quintet of the master’s adventures. Here is another collection of “as sparkling a galaxy of Sherlockian pastiches as we have had since the canonical entertainments came to an end,” as Vincent Starrett - who contributes a preface to this book - wrote in his introduction to the first collection of the adventures of Solar Pons 20 years ago.

After perfecting their new apartment (complete with mini Parthenon) in a cosmopolitan suburb of Athens, Englishman Peter and his Greek wife Alexandra check out life in an authentic fishing village on a Greek island. They instantly fall in love with Pefki and plan to build a house there.

A mysterious relic. Bones that do not belong. A Church in chaos. Settling into life near Ludlow, Thomas Berrington wants only to move the bones of his ancestors to land he owns. But while excavating them, Thomas and his children make a shocking discovery. Someone has already opened the graves and added the bodies of two children. Seeking to make sense of the extra bones Thomas begins to investigate, only to be told to stop by the local coroner. When more bodies are discovered Thomas ignores orders and carries on. Only to come up against the might of the Catholic church.

Secret Key Cryptography gives you a toolbox of cryptographic techniques and secret key methods. The audiobook’s simple, non-technical language is easy to understand and is accessible for any listener even without the advanced mathematics normally required for cryptography. You’ll learn how to create and solve ciphers as well as how to measure their strength. As you go, you’ll explore both historic ciphers and groundbreaking new approaches including a never-before-seen way to implement the uncrackable one-time pad algorithm. Whoever you are, this audiobook is for you!

The prospect looked grim for Jed. Alone, his escape pod crashed on an uncharted planet with no hope of rescue. But after he died a painful grizzly death in the dry desert, things began to look up. The lifeless planet that Jed now roams turns out to hold a secret vital to the existence of life itself. D. B. Moreton-Reynolds takes us on a journey of discovery through strange and hostile landscapes, and into the depths of a machine so staggeringly vast and at the same time utterly believable.

Contemplations is a radical departure from mainstream thought on matters of culture, religion, and philosophy for the simple reason that it offers to one who chooses to see as I have seen, an experiential, open, and earnest path to the Sacred in this time of spiritual deception, blind grasping for purchase on purpose, and chronic longing for a crumb of dignity and for a taste of meaning in life. Set your expectations from the beginning: Contemplations is not an instruction manual to health, wealth, and happiness.

When Peter and his fiery Greek wife, Alex, trade the rainy skies of England for a sunlit village in Greece, they believe they've found paradise. But their dream life turns into a nightmare. Caught in a whirlwind of legal battles, village gossip, and cultural clashes, Peter and Alex must navigate the absurdities of Greek bureaucracy, rebuild their lives, and face the ultimate question: will they seek revenge or choose forgiveness?

Born in Cambridge, England, to an upper-middle-class family, John Maynard Keynes (1883-1946) attended Eton College and King’s College, Cambridge, where he received a BA in mathematics in 1904. From an early age, he evinced an optimism about improving human life and believed in the power of government to change things for the better. During World War I, Keynes served in the Treasury, and his success in this role led to his appointment as a representative to the Versailles peace conference in 1919.

Warfare, clandestine romance, intrigue, and Bordeaux wine mix in a feast of adventure in Volume II of Montfort: The Founder of Parliament. Viceroy Simon de Montfort learned the hard lessons of military strategy and politics that later enabled him to seize England and found Parliament, the first modern democracy.

He was deeply religious and the greatest warrior of his time, but... He married a nun who was the King of England's sister. He stood trial for treason twice. The King wanted him dead at any cost. He conquered England and founded Parliament.

Marooned on an uncharted Planet, Kal wanders the savage wilderness on the edge of survival until he stumbles upon The Tribe living in a cave, near extinction, and threatened by the local wildlife. Kal instigates the technical and cultural birthing of the tiny people, which takes off at a breathtaking pace. But there is another technological force at play on the strange planet: a relic of some past civilisation, or something more current?

Nature always fights back. Even after mankind had scorched the Earth with nuclear fire, the forests regrew. New life now flourishes where it can, strange and savage. The distant descendants of the last survivors of Armageddon now live high in the interconnected branches of the vast forest, eeking out a simple existence.

On board a generation ship bound for a new Earth, the teaching device broken, the true nature of the ship long forgotten, the Captain unseen, Glyn stumbles upon the ancient journal of a young crewman of the third generation of travellers. Soon afterwards, a series of malfunctions brings about a revelation as to the true nature of their ship, and only then can their journey begin in a bewildering and dangerous land.

In WHEN THE MOUNTAIN MOVES, a breathtaking story unfolds at the foot of Eldridge Mountain, where two star-crossed souls dare to love against all odds. Torn apart by fierce storms and societal divides, they risk everything to find their way back to each other. Blending themes of faith, love, loss, and healing, this unforgettable Christian novel invites listeners on an emotional journey through tragedy, hope, and the power of redemption.

The Life in the UK Test is hard - there's no denying that. In fact, data shows that more than 30% of people fail on their first time. We understand your reasons for staying in the UK - it's a tremendous country offering incredible opportunities for families, workers, and business owners. But your next hurdle is passing the Life in the UK Test. So, what can you do to improve your chances? Our comprehensive guide was created to guide you through passing the exam as fast & as easily as possible.

Ninja-in-training Mark Vardy is returning to the Academy - but this time, there's more afoot than mastering martial arts. In Mark Vardy and the School of Ninjas, our 12-year-old hero earned his place at the Academy - an elite martial arts institution in England's beautiful New Forest that hones the skills and spirit of a new generation of heroes. As his first year of study begins, he returns alongside new faces and finds himself presented with dangerous new challenges.

Mark Vardy is a boy on a mission - to follow in his policeman father's footsteps and train at the elite Academy of Martial Arts, hidden in the depths of England's New Forest. Mark and his friends train with mysterious senseis, learning the secrets of the martial arts and honing their skills and spirit for future adventures. In a series of challenges, Mark's skills and character are put to the test. When his future, dreams, and ambitions are at stake, can Mark keep his commitment to doing the right thing?

"Shadows of Empire – Understanding Britain’s Global Legacy and Its Modern Implications" takes listeners on a thought-provoking journey through the intricate and enduring consequences of the British Empire. This comprehensive exploration, rooted in conversations with individuals from Britain and former British colonies, offers fresh perspectives on the empire's impact on our world. The book's author, with a unique background that spans both the UK and former colonies, provides a balanced and objective analysis of historical events.

King Henry III has suppressed the elected Parliament and returned England to the abusive governance that the Provisions of Oxford of 1258 corrected. But a new force is rising to oppose him. Young lords, the common people, even the outlaws of Sherwood and the Weald are organizing, led by Simon’s cousin Peter de Montfort and Gilbert de Clare. Condemned as a traitor, Simon is lured back to England from his refuge in France where he has taken the Cross of a crusader and is about to leave for the Holy Land. Seeing the cause he championed reviving, he agrees to be the leader of this new army.