My Life My Choice


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The son of an Italian crime family goes missing, and Warren Steelgrave is thrust into a terrorist plot that threatens not only America but the life of the woman he still loves. He must broker a deal between the local Mafia boss and the FBI to foil the insidious plan of an extremist cell that has no regard for the lives of innocent people or even for their own lives. Warren is at first perceived by the terrorists as a mere “pebble” in their path of Jihad, but they soon realize that he too is “willing” to sacrifice everything to stop them. This is the latest novel in a series by author, photographer, Gary Smith who now resides part-time in Italy. His protagonist, Warren Steelgrave, is adjusting to life in a small village in Northern Italy, finally having the time to pursue his avocations when his reputation as a problem solver puts the quiet life on hold. Along the way, Warren must deal with his elusive lover, Cindy. Is he willing to give up part of who is to be with the one he cares deeply for, or be content to “love the one he is with”? Share the journey of a man of principle who is again tested by a world so fragile that a small group of people can turn it upside down and threaten what we hold dear.




Top Five Regrets of the Dying


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Revised edition of the best-selling memoir that has been read by over a million people worldwide with translations in 29 languages. After too many years of unfulfilling work, Bronnie Ware began searching for a job with heart. Despite having no formal qualifications or previous experience in the field, she found herself working in palliative care. During the time she spent tending to those who were dying, Bronnie's life was transformed. Later, she wrote an Internet blog post, outlining the most common regrets that the people she had cared for had expressed. The post gained so much momentum that it was viewed by more than three million readers worldwide in its first year. At the request of many, Bronnie subsequently wrote a book, The Top Five Regrets of the Dying, to share her story. Bronnie has had a colourful and diverse life. By applying the lessons of those nearing their death to her own life, she developed an understanding that it is possible for everyone, if we make the right choices, to die with peace of mind. In this revised edition of the best-selling memoir that has been read by over a million people worldwide, with translations in 29 languages, Bronnie expresses how significant these regrets are and how we can positively address these issues while we still have the time. The Top Five Regrets of the Dying gives hope for a better world. It is a courageous, life-changing book that will leave you feeling more compassionate and inspired to live the life you are truly here to live.




Seasons Along The Way


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My Life for Yours


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‘This book broke my heart. It reduced me to tears a quarter of the way in and I don’t think I stopped crying until the end.’ Goodreads Reviewer Your life or your unborn child’s – how do you choose? Paige and Nick are happy. They have a beautiful home, a loving family and, most importantly, they would do anything for each other. Now, they are having a baby and it feels like all their dreams are coming true. But joy turns to despair when they discover that Paige has a rare, life-threatening heart condition and they lose their longed-for child. Heartbroken, the couple must accept the reality that they may not become parents after all. Just as they begin to come to terms with their loss, Paige unexpectedly falls pregnant again. Paige’s heart is still weak, and to carry the baby to term puts them both at risk. The couple now face an impossible decision: Paige’s life or the life of their unborn child? If Paige keeps the baby, she could lose her life and destroy the man she loves. If Nick tries to stop her, he may lose them both forever. It’s the most important decision they have ever had to make – and time is running out. My Life for Yours is a heartbreaking, gripping and emotional story about love, loss and an impossible choice, perfect for fans of Jodi Picoult, Kelly Rimmer and Kate Hewitt. What readers are saying about My Life for Yours: ‘WOW!!! What can I say about this book????… Grabbed me from page 1 and it kept me on the edge of my seat. So heartbreaking… I can honestly say I have only cried a handful of times when I have read a book and this one got to me!! This was fantastic.’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘An emotional and heartbreaking book and really makes you think about the heart wrenching choices some people have to make. Once I had started reading I couldn't put it down… be warned tissues will definitely be required.’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Wow loved this book, it just blew me away. An emotional rollercoaster… I can't recommend this book enough.’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘OMG! I had to take a break after finishing this book!!… I had two mini Niagara Falls flowing down my face… It made me smile, it made me cry… One of the best books in this category that I have ever read… I have found 'my' queen of the waterworks.’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Freakin fantabulous!!... had me hooked at the beginning and I never put it down!!! I cried at the end!!… what a roller coaster of emotions… an amazing book and the author is supercalifragilisticexpialidocious awesome!’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I cried while reading this novel and easily felt as if I was a family member and debating what I would do in this scenario… Wonderful, touching, emotional story!’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Kept me hooked all the way to the very end. Delicate, tender, heart-warming and heart breaking at the same time. I absolutely loved this book. Gave me all kinds of feels.’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘What an amazing, heart-breaking story, I was utterly captivated by this book all the way through, it was simply amazing.’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘This is a stunningly beautiful novel, dealing with a really difficult subject with grace. I loved it from the first page and was gripped throughout.’ NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Oh wow what a rollercoaster. So emotional… Every new character that came into the book you really got involved in their life. Brilliant book.’ NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Brought me to tears many times… will make you stay up past your bedtime.’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Heartbreaking roller-coaster ride… intelligent and gripping, this book had all the feels… keep the tissues handy!’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐







Voice Work


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Voice Work: Art and Science in Changing Voices is a key work that addresses the theoretical and experiential aspects common to the practical vocal work of the three major voice practitioner professions - voice training, singing teaching, and speech and language pathology. The first half of the book describes the nature of voice work along the normal-abnormal voice continuum, reviews ways in which the mechanism and function of the voice can be explored, and introduces the reader to an original model of voice assessment, suitable for all voice practitioners. The second half describes the theory behind core aspects of voice and provides an extensive range of related practical voice work ideas. Throughout the book, there are a number of case studies drawn from the author's own experiences and a companion website, providing audio clips to illustrate aspects of the text, can be found at www.wiley.com/go/shewell.







Just the Way You Are


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True love should last a lifetime, but how do you know if you've met your soulmate? Ambri and Henry have been best friends forever. They've been through the highs and lows of life with each other by their sides. Together, they can face it all. Until one night destroys everything. Two years after he stepped out of it, Henry walks back into Ambri's life and she's more than a little shocked. But as old friends fall into even older habits they need to decide whether they can forget the past and embrace their future. Perfect for fans of Lindsey Kelk, Mhairi McFarlane and Anna Bell. Previously published as The Last Dance. *** Praise for Just the Way You Are: 'Perfect for a hopeless romantic, Ambri and Henry's story feels real, and honest, and it was incredibly easy to get utterly lost in – completely un-put-downable!' Hannah Brown 'The book is just perfect!' NetGalley Reviewer 'The Last Dance has me crying and laughing and just feeling good' Phyliss Hasen 'I adored this book' Emma Lewis