Community minder Mr Grumblebum notices a lot of Graffiti being sprayed around his home town of Farleigh and decides he should try to do something about it. With the support of the Local Council who supply the “Graffiti Buster” van, Mr Grumblebum sets out to remove all the graffiti around town. He soon works out that as soon as he removes the horrible graffiti it seems to reappear a couple of days later. Mr Grumblebum then sets out to catch the Graffiti Gang “red-handed” and convince them t...

"The Social Secretary" is a satirical novel that delves into the world of high society and the role of the social secretary, a position that was crucial for managing social events and maintaining social connections among the elite.The story revolves around the experiences of the protagonist, who works as a social secretary for a wealthy and influential family or individual. The novel provides a critical and often humorous look at the inner workings of high society, revealing the complexiti...

The Social Secretary is another exiting novel by David Graham Phillips.Phillips was born in Madison, Indiana. After graduating from high school, Phillips entered Asbury College (now DePauw University) — following which he received a degree from Princeton University in 1887.After completing his education, Phillips worked as a newspaper reporter in Cincinnati, Ohio, before moving on to New York City where he was employed as a reporter for The Sun from 1890 to 1893, then columni...

The novel centers around the character of Hope Farrell, a young woman from a modest background who dreams of achieving success and independence in New York City. Despite her humble origins, Hope is determined to rise above her circumstances and make a name for herself in the world.Hope's journey begins when she secures a job as a stenographer at a prestigious law firm, where she catches the eye of her employer, Mr. Holcombe. Holcombe is impressed by Hope's intelligence and ambition, and he...

-A separate branch of the family of man, in existence since the dawn of time, has emerged from obscurity. Endowed with psychic powers, they link up telepathically to survive a global cataclysm they have presaged. They do not know what form the disaster will take or when it will happen, whether it will be natural or man made, only that it will blanket Earth in death and destruction on a massive scale.Perceived as a potential threat to "normal" humans, they are tracked down r...

Lieutenant Commander Andre Duroz gave everything to the Frontier Alliance — his youth, his loyalty, his blood. Then the military he served committed an act so monstrous it silenced a decade of war in a single moment, and left Andre with nothing to believe in.Now he hauls wreckage on a Reclamation Detail, cleaning up the carnage his side helped create. It's a self-imposed penance. It's punishment. It's the only thing he has left.

Generally regarded as one of the fathers of British politics, Benjamin Disraeli remains today one of the most influential Prime Ministers in history. Though fiercely conservative (in fact, centrally involved in the creation of the modern Conservative Party), much of his work in international affairs is still admired by people of all political persuasions.Unlike most politicians of today, Disraeli had much of interest to say on the subject of philosophy, and was very outspoken in hi...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • An urgent, topic-by-topic guide to Project 2025, with everything you need to know about how the second Trump administration is remaking America—from a go-to authority at The AtlanticWhen President Donald Trump returned to the White House in January 2025, news spread about his implementation of Project 2025, a nearly 1,000-page document published by the conservative think tank The Heritage Foundation. The debates—and anx...

"If you don't have humour, then you may as well nail the coffin lid down now."Sir Roger Moore is the personification of the English gentleman, renowned the world over for his prominent roles in some of the all time classics, most notably, of course, as the legendary James Bond. As well as his successful acting career, Moore has done much work for charity and his handsome looks and dry wit have charmed many across the globe.This book brings you his thoughts on a number of to...

Clint Eastwood is one of Hollywood's biggest successes. Originally known for his roles in westerns, he has since demonstrated his versatility in a range of genres and has proven to be as talented a director as he is an actor.Outside of his work, Eastwood is renowned as a strong personality who is never one to hide his views. This book brings together many of his best quotes and provides an extensive insight into one of the most interesting characters in showbiz.

One of the best known atheists ever to have lived, Christopher Hitchens was also renowned as being one of the most articulate debaters of modern times. Until his death in 2011 he was regularly quoted in the media due to his controversial views on religion and politics.A much revered character, Hitchens was always one to stay true to his beliefs. This book brings together some of his finest quotes on a range of topics.

The book centres around a teacher who regularly rides her bike to school each day to be with her class. One day she crashes the bike and thinks that there must be a better and easier method of getting to school each day. After trying other transport modes she confides in her cat Sugei and they decide it would be best to look for a car. Purchasing the right car proves to be very difficult. What an adventure!!