The Humiliation Triptych is Welsh-born writer Jones Jones' first book. It's a collection of dark, violent tales of woe set between central/eastern Europe and Wales, written during a period of intense stress and anxiety. The first 10 short stories - including Cancer, and the title story, The Humiliation Triptych - are exhilaratingly frank studies of a mind in turmoil, expressed through cold, stark language: 'Earlier that day she'd had an abortion. An old woman with dirty hands did it in our...

Riot is a raw, visceral rant by 18 year-old Mark Jones, a college student in a depressed area of Cardiff, South Wales. He's hemmed in by apathy, sex and violence on all sides and despite his intelligence and humour, he's sucked into small town life. Ultimately he escapes to Manchester, but something unexpected claws him back.It's bleak, frightening and funny, all at once.

Marg is the story of a 24 year-old Polish immigrant sex worker in London.The story is told from Marg's point of view. She is initially a masseuse who provides 'out call' services with 'happy endings' to clients across London – as well as to those staying in the sad, business-focused hotels of Heathrow, Gatwick, Luton etc.A husband and wife team called Antonio and Angie run the massage business. They provide lodgings for Marg (and other girls) and take 75% of her ea...

Does your job make you feel trapped? Like a cog in a wheel, limited by external, uncontrollable influences? Constrained? Capped? Does it feel like no matter how hard you work and grind, you still drudgingly live paycheck to paycheck? Do you want to change that?Do you want freedom? True freedom? Greater autonomy and independence? More money? More time? More just pure LIFE?!The answer isn't to work four hours a week. It isn't more school and more debt. It isn't to get in at the top of a Ponz...

In the ashes of a broken world, a child steps into history.Japan, 1945. When the sirens fade and the bunker doors open, Koji emerges into a city reduced to smoke, fire, and silence. What he finds above ground will reshape everything he believes about survival, loss, and what it means to be human.Ash Children is a haunting, emotional novel about innocence tested by catastrophe and the quiet strength it takes to keep moving forward when the w...

"It felt like I could see the future, and the future was a terrifying place."Caitlyn's life has never been easy. Growing up in a troubled home, she's learned to rely on herself while caring for her little sister, Claire. Despite the chaos around her, Caitlyn tries to keep it all together-until something strange happens.One day, she discovers she has the ability to see visions-glimpses of the past and future tied to certain individuals. As she struggles to piece the...

Artificial Fire-Works is a fascinating historical treatise that delves into the art and science of creating fireworks, as practiced in the 18th century. This comprehensive manual offers readers a detailed exploration of the methods, materials, and techniques used to produce a dazzling array of pyrotechnic displays. The book covers everything from the basic principles of combustion and the preparation of various chemical compounds, to the intricate construction of rockets, wheels, serpents,...

I was pointing my service revolver at him and ordering him to drop the machete but suddenly he charged me, swinging the machete at my head. I fired one shot and saw the bullet make a hole in his shirt and blood start to trickle out. When the gun went off it sounded like a cannon! I couldnt believe how loud it was. The guy never even staggered, he just stood there! The look in his eyes scared the hell out of me! He said now youre dead! as he charged me a second time. I was able to get anoth...

As well as regular Sunday and weekday celebrations and the observance of saints' days, many churches and cathedrals also hold Eucharists for special occasions or intentions. This unique volume provides prayers and readings for 30 themed Eucharists, each with collects, scripture readings and post communion prayers.

This book, by design, is for those beginning with Flare but want to get a running start. The book provides comprehensive coverage of the various tasks you'll encounter in developing and implementing Flare projects. You'll get an introduction to the primary UI components - including Editors, Windows, and Menus; as well as a guide to using the many tools and features designed to enhance the outputs and to make your job easier along the way.Much consideration went into the content and...

Have you ever wondered how some people seem to achieve massive results in sales, earning hundreds of thousands of dollars every year, and you're struggling just to make ends meet? 300K @ 26 outlines how to earn a multi-six-figure income. A twenty-six-year-oldearning 300K has done "10X" the norm—this book teaches you how to achieve that kind of off-the-charts success.This book is for anyone who wants to do more and be more, not just settling for mediocrity, but reaching the top. This is for...

Ellen Jaffe Jones and Beverly Lynn Bennett are a dream team when it comes to sharing knowledge on the vegan lifestyle and good food. You'll discover essential strategies for the single vegan cook, including how to set up the kitchen for one, plan exciting meals and menus, shop for fresh produce, choose the right tools and equipment, trim prep time, and save money. Both neophytes and experienced cooks will benefit from the valuable tips for extending the shelf life of produce, determining w...