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Up until yesterday, I knew who I was. Up until yesterday, my life was mapped out. Joey is a smart guy who has it all figured out: a girlfriend, a good university degree, and then the professional job of his dreams. One knock at the door and that all changes. His life will never be the same and his world has been turned upside down.

Each of us are on the journey of mortality. A journey in which no one is spared a handful of heartaches, a time of trial, or a darkest hour. And though our time on Earth is a time for joy, love, and life- there will come a time, or many, of shadow when a simple word of hope is all that seems to part the darkness surrounding us. A time when it is only hope that is light enough to keep us moving on our path. Where this hope can be found is a que...

Discover the inspiring true story of two people who dared to follow their dreams and found their own paradise. Life seemed perfect for the couple, living in a vibrant city, traveling the world, and earning great money. But deep down, they knew something was missing. When COVID-19 hit, they were forced to pause and reflect. Listening to their hearts, they made a bold decision to leave everything behind and embark on a journey to find fulfilment...

In Murder in Season, Paul West, a retired Police Inspector turned Private Investigator, faces his most perplexing and emotionally charged case yet. When his former wife is found dead with a bullet in her head, her current husband insists it was suicide, but the evidence tells a different story. Teaming up with his former partner, Inspector Charles King, they embark on a gripping investigation that takes them from their hometown to England and ...

Embark on a captivating journey with the charming tale of Catch Me When I Fall. Join a spirited and affectionate family as they seize the opportunity of a lifetime, bidding farewell to their cherished home on the Somerset/Devon border in pursuit of the French dream. With unwavering devotion to their three children, the family immerses themselves in the enchanting tapestry of France, encountering a kaleidoscope of extraordinary individuals fro...

My Mummy Loves Me is sweet and enchanting story about how strong a mummy's love is. My Mummy loves me, She cuddles me lots she says she would shout it out from the chimney top! I love my Mummy, I always will. She is kind. She is wise. She is brave. She is strong.

One day Mr Gordon Collins, a professional list-maker from the government, explores the mountain that overlooks his home and discovers a whole family who are not yet on his list. The difference is that this family - father Sammy, mother Eleanor, daughter Rosie and son Daniel - are dragons, and friendly ones at that... The adventures of this lively dragon family, and of Sammy in particular, formed the basis of numerous stories written by the au...

Three third-grade boys become detectives for a special school contest with the result that they become guests on a TV news show. What possible news can these young boys have discovered? Take a trip through American history to see what discoveries PB, Flip, and Spike find. Learn how their special nicknames give them an idea that helps them win the third-grade research project at their school. Find answers to questions like: Who is Mighty Mo? W...

Always an over-thinker and usually risk-adverse, quirky Bernie Hall tries to sidestep life's looming challenges. But with help from his uncle Richie's pup and Woody's insatiable greed for kitchen sausages, Bernie finally meets his long-term crush. A notebook found in the street, and lavish but mysterious gifts galore, change his lonely life for the better. But why? Bernie must uncover his mysterious benefactor quickly, or who knows what else ...

Looking for a book that goes beyond the basics of apprenticeships? Look no further than Apprentips. Drawing on my personal experiences of completing two very different apprenticeships, I've compiled 20 honest and insightful tips to help you navigate the challenges and maximize the benefits of this unique learning experience. From life at the bottom to finding your own way of working, Apprentips offers advice on topics that aren't always discu...

Lionel, a young travelling salesman, works for a company selling electrical products. He and his family endured a dreadful time during the Second World War, but life is comfortable for them now. An excellent salesman, he is confident in his work, but rather shy with young women. He regrets never having had a girlfriend. His manager offers him the chance to pay a week's visit to a part of France of his own choosing, where the company do not cu...

What could happen when you leave behind the life you have known and travel to a faraway country? Would you go to a place where everything feels different, and no one speaks like you do? Have you ever thought about what that must be like? Join Lina and her family on their adventures to a new home. This historical memoir will take you on a road of fulfilling dreams and the troubles along the way.

All aboard for a magical journey to see the wonders of the world! Toby was a regular visitor to his granddad's house and liked nothing more than exploring the bottom of the garden where he played happily in the ramshackle old shed for hours. But he never dreamed that his discovery of some broken pieces of china would transport him from the garden to destinations he'd read about in his schoolbooks but never ever thought he'd see them for himse...

In the heartland of Africa, a tale unfolds-a captivating narrative of adventure, compassion, and love amidst a world plagued by profound inhumanity and staggering loss. As a water driller, Martin witnesses the ruthless assault on an African tribal village, his swift choices in those pivotal moments not only save his own life but also rescue a young woman from the clutches of danger. Guided by a compass bearing, they embark on a treacherous jo...

This book comprises the proceedings of the Annual Conference of the Canadian Society of Civil Engineering 2021. The contents of this volume focus on specialty conferences in construction, environmental, hydrotechnical, materials, structures, transportation engineering, etc. This volume will prove a valuable resource for those in academia and industry.

This edited volume focuses on the largest single tract contiguous mangrove forest in the world- the Sundarbans- exploring traditional knowledge, customary sustainable use and community-based innovation. The book analyses the current state of the Sundarbans, its multiple values and ecosystem services, to demonstrate that Indigenous and local knowledge (ILK) is essential for the conservation and sustainable use of natural resources. Not only doe...

This book presents the state-of-the-art of knowledge in assessing, mapping, and modeling mangrove ecosystem services and outlines various scientific tools and techniques, including environmental scenario-building, spatial and econometric modelling to understand the fluctuations and future availability of mangrove ecosystem services. The book also highlights the current gaps and measures in policy planning and outlines the avenues for capacity ...

This book covers four sections such as artificial intelligence and machine learning, VLSI and signal processing, robotics and automation, and communications and networking. This book is a collection of selected papers presented at the First International Conference on Innovations in Signal Processing and Embedded Systems (ICISPES 2021), organized by MLR Institute of Technology, Hyderabad, India, during October 22-23, 2021. The topics covered a...

This book mainly addresses China's Belt and Road Initiative in terms of the connectivity industrial and spatial development, as well as current world's economic and trade pattern under such synergy development, and focuses on the function and mechanism of industry and geography coordination. Although current research on the value circulation between China and developed economies is relatively adequate, the book focuses on the value circulation...

This book deals with de minimis aid and demonstrates that it is both a sui generis legal concept in the context of State aid and subject to a complex regime. On the one hand, it is a sui generis concept in that (i) it seeks to strike a balance between simplifying the grant process and not distorting competition in the internal market, while being a tool that Member States are able to apply easily and (ii) it is subject to ex ante control by ...