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The Emporium of Imagination

By: Tabitha Bird

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From the author of A Lifetime of Impossible Days (winner of the Courier-Mail People's Choice QLD Book of the Year Award) comes this beautiful and uplifting story, that will make you laugh and make you cry. Welcome to The Emporium of Imagination, a most unusual shop that travels the world offering vintage gifts to repair broken dreams and extraordinary phones to contact lost loved ones. But, on arrival in the tiny township of Boonah, the store’s long-time custodian, Earlatidge Hubert Umbray, makes a shocking realisation. He is dying . . . The clock is now ticking to find his replacement, because the people of Boonah are clearly in need of some restorative magic. Like Enoch Rayne – a heartbroken ten-year-old boy mourning the loss of his father, while nurturing a guilty secret. Like Ann Harlow, who has come to the town to be close to her dying grandmother. Though it’s Enoch’s father who dominates her thoughts - and regrets . . . Even Earlatidge in his final days will experience the store as never before - and have the chance to face up to his own tragedy . . . 'Prepare to immerse yourself in wonder, childish delight and dark, dark trauma in this unique novel from a new and important Australian literary voice.' Australian Women's Weekly on A Lifetime of Impossible Days

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A Lifetime of Impossible Days

By: Tabitha Bird

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A Lifetime of Impossible Days

By: Tabitha Bird

Australian Women's Weekly GREAT READ for August 'Prepare to immerse yourself in wonder, childish delight and dark, dark trauma in this unique novel from a new and important Australian literary voice' Australian Women's Weekly ‘Every so often a book comes along that reaffirms the glory and beauty of life. Tabitha Bird has gifted us this wonder’ Cass Moriarty Meet Willa Waters, aged 8 . . . 33 . . . and 93. On one impossible day in 1965, eight-year-old Willa receives a mysterious box containing a jar of water and the instruction: ‘One ocean: plant in the backyard.’ So she does - and somehow creates an extraordinary time slip that allows her to visit her future selves. On one impossible day in 1990, Willa is 33 and a mother-of-two when her childhood self magically appears in her backyard. But she’s also a woman haunted by memories of her dark past – and is on the brink of a decision that will have tragic repercussions . . . On one impossible day in 2050, Willa is a silver-haired, gumboot-loving 93-year-old whose memory is fading fast. Yet she knows there’s something she has to remember, a warning she must give her past selves about a terrible event in 1990. If only she could recall what it was. Can the three Willas come together, to heal their past and save their future, before it’s too late? 'A magical tale of healing . . . it's sure to cast a spell over readers' Mindfood magazine 'A wonderful debut . . . An uplifting story about the power of forgiveness, the ability to heal and the magical idea of being able to travel back in time to fix a broken future.' Good Reading Magazine 'A courageous and magical debut novel that reminds us that while we can’t change events from our past, we do have the power to change the story we tell ourselves about them.' Sally Piper

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1760144398

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9781760144395

Candles Burning

By: Tabitha King,Michael McDowell, Ph.D

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Candles Burning

By: Tabitha King,Michael McDowell, Ph.D

“A mix of magic realism and Southern gothic, this stunning collaboration between King and McDowell…moves at a hypnotic pace, like an Alabama water moccasin slipping through black water.”—Publishers Weekly (starred review) Calliope “Calley” Dakin is no normal little girl. She hears things that maybe a little girl shouldn’t hear—and knows things a little girl should never know. Just seven when her beloved father is tortured, murdered, and dismembered by two women with no discernable motivation, Calley and her mother find themselves caught up in inexplicable events that exile them to Pensacola Beach. There—in a house that’s a dead ringer for Calley’s late great-grandmother’s house—another woman awaits their presence. A woman who understands what Calley is, but can’t begin to imagine just how strong her bond is with her father—even after death... Known for his chilling Blackwater series, author Michael McDowell left behind the unfinished manuscript for Candles Burning on his death in 1999. In the spirit of the ghost stories that Michael loved, Tabitha King has taken up where he left off.

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1440621799

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Revenants

By: Tabitha Beck

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Revenants

By: Tabitha Beck

Bits And Pieces Fiction and Non-Fiction From Over The YearsOriginally, there was a blog that I called my creative notebook. I answered prompts, responded to questions, dug deep into my own psyche, and I put it all out onto this blog.I eventually closed that blog.I didn't want to lose all of this writing I had done for so many years. I collected it all together.These writings are the result of belonging to different writing groups, responding to various prompts, and journaling groups.You will find a mix of both fiction and non-fiction in this volume.This volume is volume one of a two volume set. The second volume is called Remnants.

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1105873773

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Cherokee Heart Legends, Myths & Stories

By: Tabitha R. Pike

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Cherokee Heart Legends, Myths & Stories

By: Tabitha R. Pike

Cherokee Heart: Legends, Myths and Stories Under the traditional law the tales and stories in this book could only be told to the Tsalagi (The People) or other native Americans: you would have to have a invitation to participate in this ritual. You are invited to join my great ancestor Morning Nananoah and I as she weaves tales that has been passed down from generations to generation.

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Remnants

By: Tabitha Beck

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Remnants

By: Tabitha Beck

Originally, there was a blog that I called my creative notebook. I answered prompts, responded to questions, dug deep into my own psyche, and I put it all out onto this blog. I eventually closed that blog. I didn't want to lose all of this writing I had done for so many years. I collected it all together. These writings are the result of belonging to different writing groups, responding to various prompts, and journalling groups. You will find a mix of both fiction and non-fiction in this volume. This volume is volume two of a two volume set. The first volume is called Revenants.

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1105880826

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Journey Through The Labyrinth

By: Tabitha Beck

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Journey Through The Labyrinth

By: Tabitha Beck

Fifty-four prompts that lead you through a maze to reach your goal at the end.This is a year-long experiential journey that encourages you to tap into hidden creative wells within your soul and your psyche.

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1105767493

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Growing Your Faith by Being Faithful

By: Tabitha Osborne

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Growing Your Faith by Being Faithful

By: Tabitha Osborne

Have you pulled up anchor and deliberately sailed away from God, or maybe you're just slowly drifting? Until one day, God's voice calls to you like the lighthouse will beckon to the nearby ships, alerting them to danger. God comes for us shining His light into the dark and dismal place that has us trapped. I made many mistakes in my life while being away from God, from the small barely noticeable ones, which seemed easy to fix, to the earth-shattering, knee-bending ones that I couldn't crawl out of without help. Today, I know that a strong relationship with God takes time and effort. Faith isn't stagnant. Faith involves active participation. Like a seed develops its roots beneath the soil, our faith grows deeper as we take our time getting to know God intimately through His Word. The more we understand and see His faithfulness throughout the Bible, the more we will love Him. Then our faith strengthens and becomes rooted in Him. In being faithful to my relationship with God, I found myself anchored in place by deep roots, and every gardener knows deep, strong roots are hard to uproot. These devotions were written to share my I-finally-get-it moments when God would teach me through my work, my relationships, and my daily activities. It didn't matter whether I was gardening, traveling, or cooking. God used these moments to open my eyes to certain truths He wanted me to know. On a roller coaster, where only death was expected, faith was finally understood. While chasing a storm with my mother, I understood a reason for trials. As I wrote, I prayed for the readers, and I longed that they, too, would draw and stay closer to Him, and I hope that you will be one of them.

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This Is Not a Book About Benedict Cumberbatch

The Joy of Loving Something--Anything--Like Your Life Depends On It

By: Tabitha Carvan

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This Is Not a Book About Benedict Cumberbatch

The Joy of Loving Something--Anything--Like Your Life Depends On It

By: Tabitha Carvan

Why We Can’t Sleep meets Furiously Happy in this hilarious, heartfelt memoir about one woman’s midlife obsession with Benedict Cumberbatch, and the liberating power of reclaiming our passions as we age, whatever they may be. Tabitha Carvan was a new mother, at home with two young children, when she fell for the actor Benedict Cumberbatch. You know the guy: strange name, alien face, made Sherlock so sexy that it became one of the most streamed shows in the world? The force of her fixation took everyone—especially Carvan herself—by surprise. But what she slowly realized was that her preoccupation was not about Benedict Cumberbatch at all, as dashing as he might be. It was about finally feeling passionate about something, anything, again at a point in her life when she had lost touch with her own identity and sense of self. In This Is Not a Book About Benedict Cumberbatch, Carvan explores what happens to women's desires after we leave adolescence…and why the space in our lives for pure, unadulterated joy is squeezed ever smaller as we age. She shines a light onto the hidden corners of fandom, from the passion of the online communities to the profound real-world connections forged between Cumberbatch devotees. But more importantly, she asks: what happens if we simply decide to follow our interests like we used to—unabashedly, audaciously, shamelessly? After all, Carvan realizes, there’s true, untapped power in finding your “thing” (even if that thing happens to be a British-born Marvel superhero) and loving it like your life depends on it.

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0593421922

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Our Little Library

A Foundational Language Vocabulary Board Book Set for Babies

By: Tabitha Paige

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Our Little Library

A Foundational Language Vocabulary Board Book Set for Babies

By: Tabitha Paige

FIve board books feature first words to build a child's vocabulary alongside hand-painted images, including a "seek and find" activity at the end of each board book.

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195880357X

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The Raven Journey

By: Tabitha Beck

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The Raven Journey

By: Tabitha Beck

Make no mistake about this: this is a spiritual journey. The prompts are specific, but also general. The main prompts are mostly go this way and see what you see types of prompts. There are also roughly nine breaks where you will be prompted to do or to create something to help you integrate the main prompt experience.

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1105660788

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Lost Words

By: Tabitha Beck

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Lost Words

By: Tabitha Beck

Poetry collected from a now defunct blog. Some of it created in response to prompts; some of it just my normal poetry that I write.None of it wanting to be forgotten simply because the blog no longer exists.

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1105846997

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The Forbiddance Love

By: Tabitha A. Stone

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The Forbiddance Love

By: Tabitha A. Stone

Queen Azalea is a beautiful woman and the much younger wife of a powerful African king. She longs for love and affection.Aeritas is a young and handsome musician. He is strongly attracted to Azalea.As King Donatus delves deeper and deeper into the dark arts, Azalea, his neglected and much younger wife, falls for a musician visiting their land. Dangerous under normal circumstances, King Donatuss dark associations could mean much worse than death for the pair.

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MASTERING IT.. CROWN YOUR ACHIEVEMENTS

By: Joanne Schousboe Tabitha Gill

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MASTERING IT.. CROWN YOUR ACHIEVEMENTS

By: Joanne Schousboe Tabitha Gill

This is a personal development workbook. It is the last of series three of Mastering It. It involves the reader to develop spiritually and personally. It offers a daily step by step formula to weekly goal planning. There is far too much information to explain about this book, but to say you will need to take a look at it and judge for yourself. The value of knowledge is sure to inspire you to CROWN YOUR ACHIEVEMENTS.

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1387819097

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Wisdom Is Highly Contagious I’M Glad I’M Terminally Infected

By: Tabitha K. Scaife

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Wisdom Is Highly Contagious I’M Glad I’M Terminally Infected

By: Tabitha K. Scaife

This book is a direct testament; of my life spend, within an insane character; for three decades, before i stood still and listened; to God's voice, then acknowledged him. I then finally; answered my role call. I talk about my journey; as well as all the wise counsel men and woman, God allowed; to bless me on this journey, with wisdom; well beyond my mental capacity, as did he also line my spirit; with countless amounts of wisdom, so that through this powerful, heartfelt trascription; i am able to reinject others with highly contagious wisdom, as i have been injected; throughout the last three decades and even up to this very moment, i am releasing this transcription; God's book, from my spirit; to everyone of my human siblings, to read and find wisdom; greater than me, themselves and existence in general. God is the Author and the only true passage to wisdom, own access is granted through his son and our savior Jesus Christ, so follow me in and find out my role/purpose; to you, my human siblings.

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Ergonomic Work Environment

By: Tabitha Cozy

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Ergonomic Work Environment

By: Tabitha Cozy

Ergonomic Work Environment"" explores the crucial intersection of workplace design, employee health, and organizational success in today's sedentary office culture. This comprehensive guide delves into the science of ergonomics, its impact on productivity, and strategies for optimizing work environments. The book argues that ergonomic workspaces are essential for maintaining employee well-being and boosting organizational effectiveness, supporting this claim with scientific research, case studies, and expert opinions. Progressing from fundamental concepts to specific aspects of ergonomic design, the book covers topics such as proper seating, desk setup, and technology integration. It uniquely adopts a holistic approach, examining the interplay between physical, cognitive, and organizational factors in creating optimal work environments. This perspective sets it apart from other resources in the field, offering readers a more comprehensive understanding of workplace ergonomics. The book's accessible writing style makes complex concepts understandable to a broad audience, including business leaders, HR professionals, and individual workers. By providing practical advice, actionable strategies, and real-world applications, ""Ergonomic Work Environment"" equips readers with the knowledge to implement ergonomic principles in various work settings, from traditional offices to remote workspaces. This balance of scientific rigor and practical guidance makes it an invaluable resource for creating healthier, more productive workplaces in the modern era.

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Wishy Washy

A Board Book of First Words and Colors for Growing Minds

By: Tabitha Paige

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Wishy Washy

A Board Book of First Words and Colors for Growing Minds

By: Tabitha Paige

Accelerate your toddler's education in first words and colors using this engaging board book designed by a professional artist and licensed speech therapist. Wishy Washy takes your young child on an adventure as they learn new words through life-like paintings, bright colors, and an animal friend who guides them along the way. Written by licensed speech therapist Tabitha Paige, Wishy Washy features strategically chosen first words that include a child's earliest developing sounds, such as m, b, p, t, etc. With beautiful hand-painted art from Tabitha, this is the perfect baby book for a baby shower gift! So join our little chipmunk friend on a creative adventure as he takes your child through this first words book in a fun and interactive way!

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Thirteen

By: Tabitha Hergest

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Thirteen

By: Tabitha Hergest

Thirteen" is a historical novel based in Caer Lludd (London) at the beginning of the Iron Age. It is based around the Celtic legend of the Thirteen Treasures of Britain. Queen Rhiannon of the Catuvellauni tribe and her estranged daughter separately have portentous dreams which tell them of the need to collect the treasures to save the tribe from war: in the first instance, the augury came too late to the nine-year-old Rhiannon the elder to be of use in the prevention of a battle, However, through the intervention of the Druid Dynedd, that first battle was won, but only just. The next battle, however - the battle which the younger Rhiannon is primed to fight, the one which makes the earlier skirmish, which itself nearly annihilated the tribe, look like a pillow fight with a lettuce - is a fight for which the Thirteen Treasures are of the essence.

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1326999079

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Love Will Do That

By: Tabitha R. Butler

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Love Will Do That

By: Tabitha R. Butler

Have you ever been so deep in love that you found yourself doing things you never imagined? Love can lift you high above the mountains but it can also drive you to the deepest valleys. Even though it sometimes fails you, you can't help but give it another try. LOVE WILL DO THAT takes you through an array of emotions, which forces you to evaluate what is important. It cuts through the red tape and takes you to the core of the heartthe place where love truly abides.

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Cunning Folk

Life in the Era of Practical Magic

By: Tabitha Stanmore

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Cunning Folk

Life in the Era of Practical Magic

By: Tabitha Stanmore

A vibrant look at an unsettled and strangely familiar time that overturns our assumptions about the history of magic. Imagine: it's the year 1600 and you've lost your precious silver spoons, or maybe they've been stolen. Perhaps your child has a fever. Or you're facing a trial. Maybe you're looking for love or escaping a husband. What do you do? In medieval and early modern Europe, your first port of call might have been cunning folk: practitioners of “service magic.” Neither feared (like witches), nor venerated (like saints), they were essential to daily life. For people across ages, genders, and social ranks, practical magic was a cherished resource for navigating life's many challenges. In historian Tabitha Stanmore's beguiling account, we meet lovelorn widows, dissolute nobles, selfless healers, and renegade monks. We listen in on Queen Elizabeth I's astrology readings and track treasure hunters trying to unearth buried gold without upsetting the fairies that guard it. Much like us, premodern people lived in a bewildering world, buffeted by forces beyond their control. As Stanmore reveals, their faith in magic has much to teach about how to accommodate the irrational in our allegedly enlightened lives today. Charming in every sense, Cunning Folk is at once an immersive reconstruction of a bygone era and a thought-provoking commentary on the beauty and bafflement of being human.

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Bloomsbury Publishing USA

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1639730540

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Yvonne Andersen Poems

By: Tabitha Moss

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Yvonne Andersen Poems

By: Tabitha Moss

These are poems written by the late Yvonne ENGLE. Before she died, her last wish was to have her book published so it was granted by her daughter Tabitha Moss.

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Squatters and the Roots of Mau Mau, 1905–1963

By: Tabitha Kanogo

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Squatters and the Roots of Mau Mau, 1905–1963

By: Tabitha Kanogo

This is a study of the genesis, evolution, adaptation and subordination of the Kikuyu squatter labourers, who comprised the majority of resident labourers on settler plantations and estates in the Rift Valley Province of the White Highlands. The story of the squatter presence in the White Highlands is essentially the story of the conflicts and contradictions that existed between two agrarian systems, the settler plantation economy and the squatter peasant option. Initially, the latter developed into a viable but much resented sub-system which operated within and, to some extent, in competition with settler agriculture. This study is largely concerned with the dynamics of the squatter presence in the White Highlands and with the initiative, self-assertion and resilience with which they faced their subordinate position as labourers. In their response to the machinations of the colonial system, the squatters were neither passive nor malleable but, on the contrary, actively resisted coercion and subordination as they struggled to carve out a living for themselves and their families.... It is a firm conviction of this study that Kikuyu squatters played a crucial role in the initial build-up of the events that led to the outbreak of the Mau Mau war. —from the introduction

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Ohio University Press

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0821444468

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Our Big Book of First Words

A Collection of 100+ Foundational Words for Language Development

By: Tabitha Paige

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Our Big Book of First Words

A Collection of 100+ Foundational Words for Language Development

By: Tabitha Paige

Created by certified speech-language pathologist Tabitha Paige, this durable board book will expand your child's reading comprehension as they engage with more than 100 foundational first words Our Big Book of First Words features charming watercolor illustrations and foundational first words that will help you build your child's vocabulary. Plus, the durable binding and board book pages will make it easy to read to your child again and again, whether at home or on the go! The 100+ vocabulary words include: Animals Fruits & Veggies Toys Transportation In the Garden At the Beach And more! Created by speech therapist Tabitha Paige, MS, CCC-SLP, author of the best-selling set Our Little Adventures, this big book of first words features functional language and a timeless design that will look great in any nursery or child's room.

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1958803871

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Sweet and Bitter Island

A History of the British in Cyprus

By: Tabitha Morgan

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Sweet and Bitter Island

A History of the British in Cyprus

By: Tabitha Morgan

On a sweltering day in July 1878, the men of the 42nd Royal Highlanders - the Black Watch - waded ashore at Larnaca Bay to begin the British occupation of Cyprus. Today, Britons on sunbeds colonise the same stretch of sand, the latest visitors to an island which has long held a special place in the English imagination - and a controversial role in British imperial ambitions. From Britain's acquisition of the island in 1878 up to independence in 1960, a true understanding of the complexity of Cypriot society and its aspirations eluded most British administrators. In the late 19th century, the British worked furiously to outmanoeuvre a restless Russian Empire bent on southward expansion. In this 'Great Game' of superpowers, few episodes were bolder than the British acquisition of Cyprus through a secret treaty with the Ottoman Empire. Initially considered strategically vital for the defence of India, the island soon lost its importance as a military staging post, when Britain occupied Egypt. Nevertheless, Cyprus became a major centre of Allied espionage and counter-espionage in both World Wars - a role that up to now has never been fully revealed. But despite the island's importance, British rule on Cyprus was often somewhat lackadaisical: low salaries resulted in a colourful staff of hard drinking colonial rejects and scholarly classicists of independent means. Disastrous governance combined with a misunderstanding by the British of the growing desire for enosis, the union of Cyprus with Greece, contributed to increasing Cypriot disillusionment with British rule. Drawing on largely unpublished material, Morgan reflects on why successive administrations failed so catastrophically to engage with their Cypriot subjects, and how social segregation, confusion about Cypriot identity and the poor calibre of so many administrators all contributed to the bloody guerilla conflict that led, finally, to Cypriot independence. Sweet and Bitter Island explores for the first time the unique bond between Britain and Cyprus and the complex, sometimes tense, relationship between the two nations which endures to the present day. Extensively researched and lyrically written, this is the definitive portrait of British colonial life on the Mediterranean island.

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0857731025

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Born Rebel, Renewed Warrior

A Story of Redemption

By: Tabitha Dorcas

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Born Rebel, Renewed Warrior

A Story of Redemption

By: Tabitha Dorcas

Have you ever been left in the desert to fight life by yourself, wondering how someone you love could betray you? Did you grow up in a dysfunctional family with abuse of any kind but knew you were destined to do great things? Do you have low self-esteem, were you critical of yourself, or did you think that God is just out to punish you? In this book, real-life experience and circumstances brought me to a place that shook me to the core, tore down all I believed as true, and forced me to rise like a phoenix from the ashes or burn in all the many mistakes. How did I survive extreme abuse of every kind? How did I go from drug addict to college graduate? Do you want to go from a born rebel to a renewed warrior? Read on . . .

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1973627140

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