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Jack of Diamonds

Bryce Courtenay

Set across three continents, Jack of Diamonds is a spellbinding story of chance, music, corruption and love. 

During the Great Depression there was little hope for a boy born into the slums of Cabbagetown, Toronto. But Jack Spayd is offered a ticket out in the form of a Hohner harmonica, won by his brutal drunken father in a late-night card game. Jack makes music as a way of escaping his surroundings, and his talent leads him to a jazz club and, eventually, to the jazz piano.

Sandakan

Paul Ham

The untold story of the Sandakan Death Marches of the Second World War.

This important and harrowing book narrates the full story of Sandakan, as told through the experiences of many of the participants. Paul Ham has interviewed the families of survivors and the deceased, in Australia, Britain and Borneo, and consulted thousands of cout documents in an effort to piece together exactly what happened to the people who suffered and died in British North Borneo, and who was responsible.
 

 

A book is the only place in which you can examine a fragile thought without breaking it, or explore an explosive idea without fear it will go off in your face.  It is one of the few havens remaining where a man's mind can get both provocation and privacy. 

~Edward P. Morgan

 

Latest articles

 

Tips for Teaching Autistic Children Reading Skills

Learning to read should be fun for any child, but when it comes to autistic children, you have to reach them on their level, so make sure you chose a method that meets their needs.

Baby boomers - How Reading can keep you mentally fit

As more and more baby boomers approach their senior years, they often share with me their concerns about dementia, Alzheimer's, and other mental disabilities. They often want to know, "Is there anything I can do to stay mentally fit as I grow older?" Fortunately the answer is yes. Let me give you the details.

 

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NLP: the Life changing report

Most of us are shooting ourselves in the foot with negative thoughts and behaviors. By easily changing your mindset you'll change your life. With easy NLP techniques you can quit smoking, overcome negative experiences, cure phobias, learn to deal with criticism effectively, build rapport with anyone, master the art of persuasion and also learn to communicate clearly.

 

 

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Every Day is a Gift

 

by Barry Gottlieb

The quality of life is your gift to yourself every day.
Barry Gottlieb's mission is simply "To inspire and Empower others to reach their full potential." Use this book to help overcome obstacles that may be preventing you from living the life you desire and deserve.

 

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ACTIVITIES for kids TO DO WITH FICTION

 

Artemis Fowl

by Eoin Colfer

 

Twelve-year-old villain, Artemis Fowl, is the most ingenious criminal mastermind in history. His bold and daring plan is to hold a leprechaun to ransom. But he's taking on more than he bargained for when he kidnaps Captain Holly Short of the LEPrecon (Lower Elements Police Reconnaissance Unit).

 

Over 20 activities

 

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