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Cape Horn Birthday documents the extraordinary non-stop round-the-world journey of a lone sailor and his thirty-two-foot sloop. GPS did not exist when Peter Freeman set sail from Victoria, British Columbia, in 1984. Peter navigated the old-fashioned way, with a compass, a sextant, books of tables, and his wits. Along the way, he had to rebuild the self-steering rudder, repair torn sails, and fix broken gear.Peter encountered a severe lightning storm, snow, and hailstorms as he sail...

Indulge in a culinary journey that nourishes both body and soul, where vibrant flavors meet unparalleled health benefits.Unlock the secrets of the revered Mediterranean diet with this comprehensive cookbook. Dive into a treasure trove of delicious recipes meticulously crafted to capture the essence of Mediterranean cuisine while promoting optimal health and wellness.Explore the transformative potential of one of the world's healthiest diets, renowned for its longevity and d...

At sixty-one, Peter Freeman set out to do something few people would contemplate: cycle around Australia alone, unsupported, and at a pace approaching 200 kilometres a day.Circumcyclution: Around Australia in Eighty Odd Days - Volume One begins that journey at Noosa Heads on Queensland's Sunshine Coast and follows Freeman north through tropical Queensland, across the vast spaces of northern Australia, and down the western side of the continent toward Geraldton.The ...

In Alchemy Alive: Twelve Screen and Stage Plays, Peter Freeman transforms his acclaimed short stories from Elements: Thirteen Stories into compelling scripts for screen and stage. Organized around the four classical elements-Fire, Air, Earth, and Water-this collection brings twelve vivid narratives to life in dramatic form.Each script captures the emotional depth, social insight, and human complexity of the original stories while adapting them for visual and perfo...

In the rugged, wind-swept dunes of Noosa Heads, a young girl named Cheryl grows up in the shadows of secrecy and survival. Her mother, known only as the Worm Lady, scrapes together a living by the sea, harvesting beach worms and selling them to tourists. But behind her mother's weathered face lies a life of sacrifice, lived out in the hidden alleys of Brisbane. As Cheryl comes of age, her world is shattered by a single night of violence that leaves her alone to bury her past-both literally...

In the rugged, wind-swept dunes of Noosa Heads, a young girl named Cheryl grows up in the shadows of secrecy and survival. Her mother, known only as the Worm Lady, scrapes together a living by the sea, harvesting beach worms and selling them to tourists. But behind her mother’s weathered face lies a life of sacrifice, lived out in the hidden alleys of Brisbane.As Cheryl comes of age, her world is shattered by a single night of violence that leaves her alone to bury her past—both li...

“They tried to bury me. They didn’t know I was a seed.” This poignant proverb sets the tone for Regrowth, the second book in a poetic trilogy exploring the cycles of life. With themes rooted in resilience, transformation, and renewal, Regrowth leads readers on a journey from cradle to grave—offering a reflective and deeply personal exploration of the human experience.Each poem in this collection is accompanied by a heartfelt preamble, contextualizing the verse and...

The Silenced Boy is a powerful coming-of-age novel that traces the haunting journey of David, a boy burdened with secrets no child should bear.At five, David finds comfort in the warmth of his grandmother's home, a brief refuge before he is thrust into a life of hardship in a tiny shop with his parents. There, he learns that love is conditional, and punishment is swift. When he is sent to a Catholic school, the kindness of Brother Gladwin masks a far more sinister reality-...

The Silenced Boy is a powerful coming-of-age novel that traces the haunting journey of David, a boy burdened with secrets no child should bear.At five, David finds comfort in the warmth of his grandmother’s home, a brief refuge before he is thrust into a life of hardship in a tiny shop with his parents. There, he learns that love is conditional, and punishment is swift. When he is sent to a Catholic school, the kindness of Brother Gladwin masks a far more sinister reality—...

This book is a phrase-oriented, light-hearted account of how the author navigated through and survived childhood trauma, being raised in a dysfunctional family and over a decade of daily alcohol and drug abuse. This book has a wide appeal to anyone from teenagers to adults, who need a little inspiration when life gets too heavy or when things aren't going the way they like. There are 144 insights and from what I understand, the number 144 carries a powerful message of spiritual awakening a...

In Elements: Thirteen Stories, Peter Freeman weaves a tapestry of tales that explore the themes of caring and resolution. From the extraordinary to the deeply personal, these stories offer a thought-provoking journey through human connections and resilience:Four skateboard punks stumble upon the paradoxes of time travel.A political activist faces an uneasy alliance while sharing a cell with a murderer.A young boy conquers fear and a giant r...

Elements: Thirteen Stories by Peter Freeman is a richly layered collection that explores the quiet power of human resilience and the profound impact of connection. Spanning genres and settings-from speculative fiction and contemporary realism to psychological drama and cultural commentary-each story is a standalone gem, yet together they form a compelling narrative arc about facing adversity and making courageous choices.Across these thirteen stories, Freeman offer...