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Novels & Short Stories - Poetry & Plays - Life Stories - Christianity - Manuals & Self-Help
Science Fiction & UFOs - Foreign Languages - Essays & Politics |
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| And these are some recent titles published by Rossendale Books : |
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| 'Wartime Travels' by F. L. Hanley |
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‘Wartime Travels’ is a true story about one man’s experiences of the Second World War. The story begins as a 16 year old in 1940, when he left his electrical training and signed on a large troopship as an assistant steward. The ship, ‘SS Westernland’ was General De Gaulle’s Free French troopship. The author recounts experiences, of both the happy times and the sad times. Dreams of Old Blighty, English pubs, cool pints of beer and clean glasses hanging above the bars. Moving memories of those that lost their lives. In 1941 the family moved from Liverpool to Bury after being 'bombed out' and aged just 17, Frank joined the RAF as an electrician. The ups and downs of life in English RAF stations, then India, Germany, until eventual demob in 1947.The story is both entertaining and interesting, telling real stories from the heart.
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Published 2009. Pages 136. |
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| 'These Days Of Our Lives' by Chevon |
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Chevon is a gifted Historian, Sociologist, Philosopher, Poet, Artist and Musician. His readings, talks, live shows and seminars are considered special treats because of his original and very creative thoughts from a beautiful mind. This amazing book is of a special kind, from a caring writer, free spirit and world traveller. He has presented so many interesting things to think about that there is now the real chance of a new wonderful world order. His strong, calm, warm, inspiring and reassuring style is nicely featured in his writing of this thoughtful, exciting, enchanting and very informative book of our lives.
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ISBN: 978-1-906801-11-3. Published 2009. Pages 382. |
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| 'A Window In Radcliffe' by Mansoor Shah |
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Mansoor currently works as an academic and a management consultant. He resides in Radcliffe Greater Manchester U.K. He describes his heritage as a product of the Ottoman Empire; his paternal side from Bokhara Central Asia and with maternal roots, which are Indian and Turkish. He has travelled extensively in Europe, Africa, Asia and North America with a particular interest of cultural enrichment of shared values that enhance our life’s journey! His collection of poems are influenced by the works of eastern writers such as Rumi and Sadi. Mansoor tries humbly on their philosophy of encouraging deeper thought and exploring ourselves spiritually in the context of self-improvement.
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ISBN: 978-1-906801-14-4. Published 2009. Full colour interior including illustrations for each poem. Pages 52. |
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| 'I'm A Soldier... Get Me Out Of Here!' by Tom McGreevy |
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Tom's Poetry is Raw, Emotional, Funny, and at times sad enough to bring out the tissues. He always tells it 'like it is' and it is always from the heart. Tom has this gift of writing from 'Other people's shoes’ as well as his own. His life in the Military has inspired many of the Soldier/War poems and his fight against Cancer reflects the sadness and trauma of this terrible illness. Tom is a popular British Poet who has already gained a large following Worldwide. This is Tom's second book in the series, 'Poems for Paula' being his first. A 'Warts and all' book to join others on your bookshelf!
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ISBN: 978-1-906801-15-1. Published 2009. Pages 82. |
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| 'A Journey of Awareness' by Daniel Henderson |
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"The true life story of a man who has shown great compassion towards others lesss fortunate than himself. From a humble background, Daniel has improved himself throughout his life by attending courses and gaining qualifications. He is a published author and poet who exemplifies the power of self-improvement and hard work. I would heartily recommend this work as an inspiration to others.” Dr Vincent Walsh Author & Publisher |
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Published 2009. Pages 78. Lots of documents and drawings. |
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| 'My Spiritual Journey' by Margaret Mutandwa |
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Inevitably everyone is on a journey and God is repeatedly pointing his finger at something bad within you which you have to give up first before inviting him into your heart. You may never understand what God is pointing to unless you die in whatever barrier is in your life. Prophetically, your questions are answered and your whole life is prophesied in this book. To find them, all you have to do is, as you read this book, open your heart and go on a journey searching for the hero inside you and whatever is hidden in your life and you shall find the keys to open your God given gifts. God Bless. Margaret Mutandwa.
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Published 2008. ISBN 978-1-906801-13-7. Pages 330. |
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| 'The Parliament of Twilight & Shadow' by Patrick Lewis Strachan |
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In a small stone cottage at the top of Willow Hill, overlooking the town’s cemetery, an eerie and enigmatic young man lives a solitary life, with only his two wolfhounds to keep him company. To the townsfolk he’s known only as the Poet…but as the storm rages harder and harder and the night gets bloodier, it soon becomes apparent that there’s more to this poet than meets the eye…for both Heaven and Hell are familiar with this man……and they fear him!
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ISBN: 978-1-906801-12-0. Published 2009. Pages 204. |
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| 'In Days of Yore' by Daniel Henderson |
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These are much-loved stories, some of them about personages who supposedly lived a very, very long time ago and to their memories as they will live on with us all, both young and old from one generation until the next. So long live Robin Hood, and of course, King Richard the Lionheart, you shall always be in our thoughts, minds, hearts and souls, whether it is in books, on stage, TV or the Silver Screen form, whether in the past, present or in the future, you shall also be a very big part of us, for we all loved your lives and adventures and always shall. So long live our heroes!
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Published 2009. Pages 52. |
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