The Humiliation Triptych is Welsh-born writer Jones Jones' first book. It's a collection of dark, violent tales of woe set between central/eastern Europe and Wales, written during a period of intense stress and anxiety. The first 10 short stories - including Cancer, and the title story, The Humiliation Triptych - are exhilaratingly frank studies of a mind in turmoil, expressed through cold, stark language: 'Earlier that day she'd had an abortion. An old woman with dirty hands did it in our...

Marg is the story of a 24 year-old Polish immigrant sex worker in London.The story is told from Marg's point of view. She is initially a masseuse who provides 'out call' services with 'happy endings' to clients across London – as well as to those staying in the sad, business-focused hotels of Heathrow, Gatwick, Luton etc.A husband and wife team called Antonio and Angie run the massage business. They provide lodgings for Marg (and other girls) and take 75% of her ea...

Does your job make you feel trapped? Like a cog in a wheel, limited by external, uncontrollable influences? Constrained? Capped? Does it feel like no matter how hard you work and grind, you still drudgingly live paycheck to paycheck? Do you want to change that?Do you want freedom? True freedom? Greater autonomy and independence? More money? More time? More just pure LIFE?!The answer isn't to work four hours a week. It isn't more school and more debt. It isn't to get in at the top of a Ponz...

Artificial Fire-Works is a fascinating historical treatise that delves into the art and science of creating fireworks, as practiced in the 18th century. This comprehensive manual offers readers a detailed exploration of the methods, materials, and techniques used to produce a dazzling array of pyrotechnic displays. The book covers everything from the basic principles of combustion and the preparation of various chemical compounds, to the intricate construction of rockets, wheels, serpents,...

I was pointing my service revolver at him and ordering him to drop the machete but suddenly he charged me, swinging the machete at my head. I fired one shot and saw the bullet make a hole in his shirt and blood start to trickle out. When the gun went off it sounded like a cannon! I couldnt believe how loud it was. The guy never even staggered, he just stood there! The look in his eyes scared the hell out of me! He said now youre dead! as he charged me a second time. I was able to get anoth...

As well as regular Sunday and weekday celebrations and the observance of saints' days, many churches and cathedrals also hold Eucharists for special occasions or intentions. This unique volume provides prayers and readings for 30 themed Eucharists, each with collects, scripture readings and post communion prayers.

When Earth's survival depends on five brothers with extraordinary abilities, humanity's fate hangs in the balance.Angel Johnson thought being the responsible older brother to four younger siblings was his biggest challenge. He was wrong.When their powers suddenly awaken-abilities that emerged through evolution in response to Earth's desperate need for protectors-the five brothers discover they're humanity's last hope against an ancient cosmic threat.

Asbestos, Its Production and Use: With Some Account of the Asbestos Mines of Canada is a comprehensive historical treatise authored by Alfred S. Cope, first published in 1890. This detailed volume explores the fascinating world of asbestos, a mineral that played a pivotal role in industrial development during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. The book delves into the origins, geological formation, and unique properties of asbestos, explaining why it became such a valuable ...

Ever wondered why life can feel so tough and full of challenges? No matter where we go or what we may try, life always seems set on keeping happiness just out of our reach.The "why" for this is rather simple - None of us are living the life we were truly meant to live."That is where the life of the poser begins. Shame! Our own personal perception and belief that we are unworthy and not good enough. That the person who we are and the qualities t...

"The Greatest of All" is a heartwarming children's book set in a lush meadow, where Ruby the rabbit, though small in size, shows immense compassion and leadership. Throughout her day, Ruby helps her fellow meadow dwellers in various ways-from aiding Benny the badger in digging his den to rescuing a young frog trapped under a leaf. Her story is a series of kind acts that culminate in a community celebration where Ruby is honored not for physical attributes but for her selflessness and servi...

The Learning Church series offers a range of short and accessible introductions on some of the key themes in Christian theology and discipleship. This book discusses the basic Christian belief that God has a purpose and plan for the World and that God calls us to work with God to bring that purpose and plan to fruition. In contemporary Christian thinking God’s call is to discipleship and ministry. This book is designed to help readers grasp the theology of call and of vocation and to disce...

Summary of "Shadows Remain"Detective Mara Keene knows the city never truly sleeps—but when a string of cryptic murders rocks the streets, she's forced into a deadly game of cat and mouse. Each crime scene is marked by a single, chilling word: REMEMBER. As Mara digs deeper, anonymous calls and haunting messages draw her into a web of secrets that threaten not only her career but her life.Meanwhile, Malik Green's search for his missing sister uncovers a conspiracy that reache...