Martha Douglas navigates a life filled with challenges and extraordinary experiences, symbolized by the metaphor of needles. Her journey reveals the complexities of her character as she confronts adversity, explores her identity, and seeks healing. The narrative delves into themes of resilience and personal growth, showcasing how her encounters shape her understanding of herself and the world around her.
The story follows an arrogant banker whose spring holiday in rural southwest Scotland leads to chaos due to his city-centric values. As he interacts with the local community, a mysterious mute benefactor influences his journey, revealing the flaws in his character. The narrative culminates in a tragic yet determined ending, intertwined with elements of romance, highlighting the transformative power of humility and connection to nature.
Listening to a Radio Moscow broadcast on holiday on Jura, Glasgow schoolboy Robert Harvie finds errors in the programme which he reports to the Russians. Then, as a student, the Soviets give him a grant, and so Robert is inadvertently compromised. His first job takes him to Ghana, and soon he has murder on his hands. How can he escape Soviet attention?
A unique story of a middle-aged housewife recruited by the British Intelligence Services during World War Two.
Designed for ease of reading, this book features clear, large text that enhances accessibility and comfort for readers. The spacious layout ensures that the content is inviting, making it an ideal choice for those who prefer a more visually accommodating reading experience.
Geoff Varley embarks on a transformative journey as the Writer in Residence aboard the Eros cruise liner during its inaugural four-month world cruise. This unique opportunity presents both challenges and adventures as he navigates the experiences of life at sea, exploring new cultures and connections while documenting his observations and reflections. The cruise serves as a backdrop for personal growth and creative exploration in an uncharted venture for both Varley and the shipping company.
Offering a blend of humor and insight, this self-help book addresses memory lapses experienced by individuals of all ages. The author's personal medical experiences provide a unique perspective on the complexities of human memory, highlighting both its strengths and weaknesses. With a mix of wit and practical advice, it serves as an entertaining yet thoughtful resource for anyone looking to improve their memory.
Returning from hospital, octogenarian Harry Dynes finds his pet parrot of thirty-five years has escaped. Retired Wildlife Police officer John Reid offers to help Harry find his parrot while also hoping to shed some light on his missing teenage daughter, Morag. So begins two quests with this unusual duo seated on the back of a powerful motorbike. Kofi is always one step ahead, making headline news in legal, sporting, political, medical, religious and social situations. Harry and his parrot are thrust into the world of celebrity, while John's quest seems to be leading nowhere... until Kofi makes an astounding connection.
The Trials of Sally Dunning - This is a fast moving story with autistic Sally Dunning the protagonist. Bones Ritchie and his girlfriend Donkey Riley befriend Sally. A Clerical Murder - This is also a fast moving story. Dr Tony Scriven finds his casebook inundated by clerics. All have their own daemon back stories which bring them to him.
Gonnae no dae that? This is a Scots expression imploring someone to stop doing something. Advice Miller H Caldwell definitely didn't follow. In his memoir, Miller goes back to 1950, growing up in the manse at Kirriemuir. After some troubling experiences, he finished schooling in Glasgow determined to lead a humanitarian life.