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Peter Harvey is a second year undergraduate in the Oxford of 1968. At school, two years earlier, he had an affair with John, a younger boy, whom he then dropped. Now, John is coming to the same college.Memories unlocked and Peter faces the issue of his sexuality, aided by his old friend and mentor, Arthur Benson, the school’s deputy head. Peter and John meet and resume their relationship, but can it survive the events of a traumatic summer?Five years later, we see Peter returning to his old school as a teacher, seeking to build a new life. He settles in with help from Arthur Benson and new colleagues Terry Fowler and Ian Palmer.The school has problems, though: it is stuck firmly in the pas...

After experiencing a tragedy in her family as a child, Becca felt abandoned and unseen by her parents and older sister. Her saving grace was her beloved grandmother, Rachel, with whom she spent her summers growing up.As she approaches her 30th birthday, Becca yearns for something more in her life. Her relationship with her tong-term boyfriend is going nowhere. The constant bickering with her mother has become hostile and frustrating. Her only relief is her best friend, Ashlyn and the other members of her Cambridge Creative Quilters bee.Craving something new, Becca sets out on an adventure prompted by a treasured gift from her beloved ‘Gran’ who had taught her to quilt as a child. The gif...

In 1898, against her parents' wishes, Seventeen-year-old Sarah leaves her stifling family home in New Hampshire with a man she loves but barely knows to discover a new life in the Arizona Territories. On the way, Sarah tells James she is pregnant, and they marry in Flagstaff. James's dream of becoming a cowboy is fulfilled when they are hired to work on an isolated cattle ranch. Sarah loves her new independence and life as a new mother, but James's drinking and gambling threaten to destroy their marriage. As James becomes increasingly violent, even her life and that of her baby are at risk.Sarah gains strength from her friendships with the owners of the ranch and other members of her remote ...

Orphaned during the Civil War, Hannah weathers many storms in her life, yet finds strength in her family, friends, and her own resilience. Raised by a caring aunt in a small New England farming community, she grew from a frightened child to a confident woman and successful quilter and business owner, at a time when few opportunities were available to women. Readers will experience for themselves what it was like to grow up without any of our modern conveniences, and the excitement of discovering one's own abilities and strengths.Told 'in her own words', this fictional memoir is based on many of the author's own life experiences and those of her family transposed to another time. These '...

Janet Does Everything: A Poetical Hodgepodge for Children, Adults and the Undecided is an eclectic collection of verse in the tradition of such rhymesters as Lewis Carroll, Edward Lear and W. S. Gilbert. Subjects range from the remarkable Janet (who does everything) to Vlad the Impaler (really!) to chihuahuas encountering alien spacecraft to ravenous tigers and Old Testament prophets on vacation.Not enough? You’ll also find political and cultural critiques (sometimes brutal, but always softened by humor) and a touch of pure surrealism. Looking for overblown bogus Shakespearean verse? That’s here, too.Janet Does Everything is the work of Van Evan Fuller, who (through some remarkable coinc...

Janet Does Everything: A Poetical Hodgepodge for Children, Adults and the Undecided is an eclectic collection of verse in the tradition of such rhymesters as Lewis Carroll, Edward Lear and W. S. Gilbert. Subjects range from the remarkable Janet (who does everything) to Vlad the Impaler (really!) to chihuahuas encountering alien spacecraft to ravenous tigers and Old Testament prophets on vacation.Not enough? You’ll also find political and cultural critiques (sometimes brutal, but always softened by humor) and a touch of pure surrealism. Looking for overblown bogus Shakespearean verse? That’s here, too.Janet Does Everything is the work of Van Evan Fuller, who (through some remarkable coinc...

Everyday Romantic Doggerel is a collection of poems for ordinary but quirky people, by an ordinary but quirky writer who is much more confident in her prose than in her poetic abilities. Still, she aims to entertain. You will find poems about love, grief, and cats within.

Crossings take us from one point to another. In these stories journeys are made between different states of being. Boundaries are broken. Envelopes are pushed. Beliefs are abandoned and replaced, and transgressions are entertained and occasionally acted upon. All of this is done by fairly ordinary people just like the ones sharing space with you—even if their realm is not your own. Includes: "Shroedinger's Landlord," "The Old Man," "Lot's Daughter," "A Mediocre and Fairly Public Place," "In a Name," "Vocations," and "More Than the Quest."

Crossings take us from one point to another. In these stories journeys are made between different states of being. Boundaries are broken. Envelopes are pushed. Beliefs are abandoned and replaced, and transgressions are entertained and occasionally acted upon. All of this is done by fairly ordinary people just like the ones sharing space with you—even if their realm is not your own. Includes: "Shroedinger's Landlord," "The Old Man," "Lot's Daughter," "A Mediocre and Fairly Public Place," "In a Name," "Vocations," and "More Than the Quest."

“If you were a fan of Bridgerton, you will also enjoy Arden’s Act. It has all the steamy chemistry you need, with a side of drama and enough suspense to keep you on your toes.” –Caitlin Barshaw, bookwormhairstylist.com.1661–The King has returned to the throne, bringing plays and entertainments back with him. Arden West arrives in London, determined to become one of the first actresses of the English stage, having fled her abusive Puritan stepfather to do so. When she meets jaded and sensual aristocrat Robert Courtenay, the attraction is instant. To deter her stepfather from dragging her home, Arden agrees to enter a scandalous arrangement with Courtenay. Though passionate love bloo...

“If you were a fan of Bridgerton, you will also enjoy Arden’s Act. It has all the steamy chemistry you need, with a side of drama and enough suspense to keep you on your toes.” –Caitlin Barshaw, bookwormhairstylist.com.1661–The King has returned to the throne, bringing plays and entertainments back with him. Arden West arrives in London, determined to become one of the first actresses of the English stage, having fled her abusive Puritan stepfather to do so. When she meets jaded and sensual aristocrat Robert Courtenay, the attraction is instant. To deter her stepfather from dragging her home, Arden agrees to enter a scandalous arrangement with Courtenay. Though passionate love bloo...

Healing from Within is a compassionate, down-to-earth guide that explores the complex emotional landscape of depression and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Rather than offering quick fixes or clinical jargon, the book serves as a gentle companion for those navigating mental health struggles—whether you're experiencing them firsthand, supporting someone you love, or simply seeking to understand.The book begins with a heartfelt Preface and Introduction, which lay the foundation for its purpose: to shed light on the often silent and misunderstood battles of depression and PTSD. It emphasizes that healing is not linear and that real progress comes from honesty, compassion, and small, su...