Owen Jones
1) The Dream
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The Dream takes up the story of Lek, her family and friends from two years further down the line. In the past, it has always been Lek who issued the ultimata, but this story opens with her having received one and it throws her. She is offered the fulfilment of her oldest dream, but can she take it? The fulfilment of any dream requires sacrifices, but is Lek prepared to make them now that her goal is within her grasp? It is a tough one, which means...
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Hello and welcome to our book on how to stop smoking! If you're reading this, you're probably ready to take the first step towards a healthier and smoke-free life. Quitting smoking is not easy, but it is one of the best things you can do for your health and the health of those around you. In this ebook, we'll provide you with practical tips and strategies to help you stop smoking for good.
You might be feeling a mix of emotions as you embark on this...
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William Jones, a sheep farmer from the Brecon Beacons, had led a happy life, until his wife, Sarah, died young. It left him devastated and seemingly bent on self-destruction. His daughter, Becky tried to help, but even she was losing patience with her father.
One evening, he is certain that he has died and been put out of his misery, but it was not to be. He recovered. However his life was never to be the same again.
He had discovered Annwn where...
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The information in this ebook on how to get the best deals when borrowing money and related subjects is organized into 17 chapters of about 500-600 words each. It will help you improve the way you approach funding and loans with helpful advice and suggestions. It should also give you ideas on how to improve the methods that you are already doing. Borrowing money has become more common that at any other time in decades, because of the state of the...
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From one of the most beautiful books on the decorative arts ever published: reproductions of classic full-color renderings by the great Victorian designer of design elements in Chinese porcelain and cloisonné antiquities now in the The Victoria and Albert Museum. Reprinted from the original plates made in 1867.
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Owen Jones (1809–74) was an English-born Welsh architect and one of the most important design theorists of the nineteenth century. He taught applied arts at the South Kensington School of Design in the 1850s and served as Superintendent of Works at the Great Exhibition of 1851. He was a key figure in the founding of the South Kensington Museum, which later became the Victoria and Albert Museum.
A complete and unabridged full-color edition of the...
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In Megan Goes to the Zoo, our psychic teen's parents take her to the zoo one sunny Bank Holiday. Megan wanders around with her huge ghost tiger, Grrr, and finds herself empathising with the animals. Grrr has fun playing with the captive tigers in their cage, and Megan is sure that she exchanges thoughts with an elephant that is bored with giving rides to ungrateful customers. The Psychic Megan Series consists of twenty-three novelettes about a young...
8) Thailand
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Nestled in the heart of Southeast Asia, Thailand is a country that effortlessly weaves together a tapestry of tradition, modernity, and natural beauty. Having explored its vibrant streets, tasted its delectable cuisine, and absorbed the warmth of its people, I invite you to embark on a journey through the enchanting Kingdom of Thailand. In 'Thailand: Unlocking the Secrets of The Land of Smiles", I'll guide you through the hidden gems and well-trodden...
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Magnificently embellished letters of the alphabet - approximately 40 to a page plus one page of roman and arabic numbers - primarily taken from Jones's illustrated The Psalms of David. Meticulously crafted Victorian designs range from small to large, simple to spectacular.
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Wayne Gamm was born on a remote sheep farm on a mountainside near Dolgellau in north Wales on a stormy night in June. The midwife and even the family itself wanted him to be delivered in hospital because he was going to be large and he was Gwynedd's first baby, but for reasons that will become apparent, his mother and grandmother, Rhiannon, thought that might be very dangerous.
All of Gwynedd's family had been born on the farm, Yr Ardd Y Ddraig,...
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Cats a dogs are the most common and well-loved of all domestic creatures in most parts of the world. They play several roles including providing affection to the owner, and receiving it back; deterring unwelcome visitors, both human and other animal pests; and allowing children to get a little closer to nature. However, they need to be looked after correctly, and this short manual aims to give you a few tips on how to do that. The information in this...
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Michael has lived with his Thai wife in Thailand for twelve years and Spain for two, but failed to get her a residence permit for the UK. She was sent back to Thailand and he moved back to his home town of Barry in South Wales to try to 'get her from the inside. The chances are slim, and he sinks ever deeper into despair, even sleeping on the beach to save money. In truth, he starts to lose his mind with worry and loneliness. He won't even go to his...
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When the Seeds of Revenge Blossom.
Lily was a happy little girl, which lasted until an 'uncle' started to abuse her from the age of eleven. She became shy and introverted, leading a lonely life until she moved to Bangkok to study at university. However, her thoughts and her past would not leave her alone, so, after classes, she began to seek out men she suspected of paedophilia and exact her own peculiar type of revenge on them.
She became the vengeful...
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When a suicide bomber detonates his vest in Scheherazade's, an up-market department store in Baghdad, the first reaction of the Iraqi authorities is to treat it as a normal act of terrorism and hand it over to Captain Allawi of the Iraqi National Police.
However, while routinely inspecting the video footage from the store's security cameras, a sharp-eyed, young police officer notices that the suicide bomber is not all that he makes himself out...
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This classic book offers the reader advice and instructions on how to best appreciate nature, the countryside, and walking in the Great Outdoors. It aims to enlighten the reader as to what to look out for and how to identify various things ranging from trees to wildlife and beyond. "Going About The Country - With Your Eyes Open" is highly recommended for nature lovers and is perfect for those looking for new ways to appreciate their natural surroundings....
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Headaches and migraines are common health conditions that can have a significant impact on a person`s quality of life. They can be caused by a variety of factors, including stress, tension, fatigue, and changes in the weather. Migraines in particular, are a type of headache that can cause severe and debilitating pain, as well as other symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to light and sound.
This book is a guide to understanding and...
18) Writing
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I hope that you will find the information helpful, useful and profitable.
More people are writing now than at any time in the history of civilisation. This is mainly down to education and more free time. The generation of the parents of the Baby Boomers was the first generation of mass readers – certainly in the West, and probably globally. Their parents could read, usually, but had no tradition of reading books. Instead, they read mostly newspapers....
19) Home Schooling
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Home schooling is an increasingly popular alternative to traditional classroom education, offering a flexible and customisable approach to learning that can be tailored to the unique needs and abilities of each child. But despite its many benefits, home schooling can also present a number of challenges, from navigating curriculum and lesson planning to fostering social connections and managing the demands of teaching and parenting at the same time.
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20) Cats and Dogs
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Cats a dogs are the most common and well-loved of all domestic creatures in most parts of the world. They play several roles including providing affection to the owner, and receiving it back; deterring unwelcome visitors, both human and other animal pests; and allowing children to get a little closer to nature.
However, they need to be looked after correctly, and this short manual aims to give you a few tips on how to do that.
The information in...