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The Book You Need to Read to Write the Book You Want to Write

A Handbook for Fiction Writers

by Sarah Burton, Jem Poster ...

Have you ever wanted to write a novel or short story but didn't know where to start? If so, this is the book for you. It's the book for anyone, in fact, who wants to write to their full potential. Practical and jargon-free, rejecting prescriptive templates and formulae, it's a storehouse of ideas and advice on a range of relevant subjects, from boosting self-motivation and confidence to ... Read more

$15.99 USD

Have you ever wanted to write a novel or short story but didn't know where to start? If so, this is the book for you. It's the book for anyone, in fact, who wants to write to their full potential. Practical and jargon-free, rejecting prescriptive templates and formulae, it's a storehouse of ideas and advice on a range of relevant subjects, from boosting self-motivation and confidence to
... Read more
How to Put on a Community Play

by Sarah Burton ...

A useful, practical handbook for local community groups, youth theatres, amateur players, universities and colleges, students of Community Theatre/Theatre Studies and others wanting to stage a successful community play. Drawing on a wealth of personal accounts, and useful historical background information, How To Put On A Community Play is full of detailed advice concerning the preparation, ... Read more

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A useful, practical handbook for local community groups, youth theatres, amateur players, universities and colleges, students of Community Theatre/Theatre Studies and others wanting to stage a successful community play. Drawing on a wealth of personal accounts, and useful historical background information, How To Put On A Community Play is full of detailed advice concerning the preparation,
... Read more
The Strange Adventures of H

the enchanting rags-to-riches story set during the Great Plague of London

by Sarah Burton ...

Shortlisted for the HWA Debut Crown AwardOrphaned young, H is sent to live with her doting aunt in London. H's life is a happy one until her lecherous cousin robs her of her innocence, and the plague takes away the city and the people she loves. H is cast out – friendless, pregnant and destitute – into the rapidly emptying streets of London under quarantine.Forced to fend for herself, she is ... Read more

$11.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Shortlisted for the HWA Debut Crown AwardOrphaned young, H is sent to live with her doting aunt in London. H's life is a happy one until her lecherous cousin robs her of her innocence, and the plague takes away the city and the people she loves. H is cast out – friendless, pregnant and destitute – into the rapidly emptying streets of London under quarantine.Forced to fend for herself, she is
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Far Away Bird

by Douglas A Burton ...

Narrated by Mary Sarah ...

Unabridged

13 hours 50 min

Inspired by true events, Far Away Bird delves into the complex mind of Byzantine Empress Theodora. This intimate account deftly follows her rise from actress-prostitute in Constantinople’s red-light district to the throne of the Byzantine Empire.Her salacious past has left historians blushing and uncomfortable. Tales of her shamelessness have survived for centuries, and yet her accomplishments as ... Read more

$17.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Inspired by true events, Far Away Bird delves into the complex mind of Byzantine Empress Theodora. This intimate account deftly follows her rise from actress-prostitute in Constantinople’s red-light district to the throne of the Byzantine Empire.Her salacious past has left historians blushing and uncomfortable. Tales of her shamelessness have survived for centuries, and yet her accomplishments as
... Read more
The Prompts You Need to Help You Write the Book You Want to Write

Practical Exercises for Fiction Writers

by Sarah Burton, Jem Poster ...

How can you take your writing to the next level? In this follow-up to their acclaimed handbook The Book You Need to Read to Write the Book You Want to Write, Sarah Burton and Jem Poster offer exercises and practical advice designed to set aspiring authors of fiction on their way to creating compelling short stories and novels. Carefully explaining the purpose and value of each exercise and ... Read more

$22.99 USD

How can you take your writing to the next level? In this follow-up to their acclaimed handbook The Book You Need to Read to Write the Book You Want to Write, Sarah Burton and Jem Poster offer exercises and practical advice designed to set aspiring authors of fiction on their way to creating compelling short stories and novels. Carefully explaining the purpose and value of each exercise and
... Read more
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The Strange Adventures of H

by Sarah Burton ...

Narrated by Karen Cass ...

Unabridged

11 hours 15 min

Orphaned young, H is sent to live with her doting aunt in London. H’s life is a happy one until her lecherous cousin robs her of her innocence and the plague takes away the city and the people she loves. H is cast out – friendless, pregnant and destitute – into the rapidly emptying streets of London under quarantine. Forced to fend for herself, she is determined to gain back the life she lost. H ... Read more

$24.99 USD

Orphaned young, H is sent to live with her doting aunt in London. H’s life is a happy one until her lecherous cousin robs her of her innocence and the plague takes away the city and the people she loves. H is cast out – friendless, pregnant and destitute – into the rapidly emptying streets of London under quarantine. Forced to fend for herself, she is determined to gain back the life she lost. H
... Read more
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Eliza Mace

by Sarah Burton, Jem Poster ...

Narrated by Karen Cass ...

Series Audiobook 1 - Eliza Mace Mysteries
Unabridged

8 hours 48 min

The Welsh borders, 1870s. On the cusp of adulthood, Eliza Mace is battling for her independence. Stuck in a crumbling manor house on the fringe of a small town, she is thwarted by powers that conspire to protect, control and deceive her. But when her father goes missing in mysterious circumstances, Eliza’s determination to uncover the truth is unstoppable. Joining forces with the charismatic new ... Read more

$24.99 USD

The Welsh borders, 1870s. On the cusp of adulthood, Eliza Mace is battling for her independence. Stuck in a crumbling manor house on the fringe of a small town, she is thwarted by powers that conspire to protect, control and deceive her. But when her father goes missing in mysterious circumstances, Eliza’s determination to uncover the truth is unstoppable. Joining forces with the charismatic new
... Read more
Becoming the Baptized Body

Disability and the Practice of Christian Community

by Sarah Jean Barton ...

Series series Studies in Religion, Theology, and Disability
Baptism offers the distinctive practice of Christian initiation, rooted in Jesus' own baptism, ministry, death, and resurrection. Too often, however, people with intellectual disabilities are excluded from this core Christian practice and so barred from full inclusion in the life of discipleship. How can the work of the Triune God in baptism renew Christian imagination toward an embrace of ... Read more

$40.49 USD

Baptism offers the distinctive practice of Christian initiation, rooted in Jesus' own baptism, ministry, death, and resurrection. Too often, however, people with intellectual disabilities are excluded from this core Christian practice and so barred from full inclusion in the life of discipleship. How can the work of the Triune God in baptism renew Christian imagination toward an embrace of
... Read more
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The Complete and Utter History of the World by Samuel Stewart Aged 9

by Sarah Burton ...

Narrated by Oliver J. Hembrough ...

Unabridged

2 hours 16 min

When his teacher sets the class a History project, Sam cannot choose which bit of History he prefers, so decides to do ALL OF IT. His version of History is a rumbustious collection of half-remembered facts, assembled roughly in the right order, and glued together with alarmingly confident misunderstanding. Sam takes us from Ancient Egypt right up to Last Week. ... Read more

$10.05 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

When his teacher sets the class a History project, Sam cannot choose which bit of History he prefers, so decides to do ALL OF IT. His version of History is a rumbustious collection of half-remembered facts, assembled roughly in the right order, and glued together with alarmingly confident misunderstanding. Sam takes us from Ancient Egypt right up to Last Week.
... Read more
Women in Sport Leadership

Research and practice for change

Edited by Laura J. Burton, Sarah Leberman ...

Series series Routledge Research in Sport Business and Management
Although women and girls participate in sport in greater numbers than ever before, research shows there has been no significant increase in women leading sport organizations. This book takes an international, evidence-based perspective in examining women in sport leadership and offers future directions for improving gender equity. With contributions from leading international sport scholars and ... Read more

$68.99 USD

Although women and girls participate in sport in greater numbers than ever before, research shows there has been no significant increase in women leading sport organizations. This book takes an international, evidence-based perspective in examining women in sport leadership and offers future directions for improving gender equity. With contributions from leading international sport scholars and
... Read more
Hunting the Wren: Historical Murder Mystery

Bess Rowland Mysteries, #1

by Sarah Barton ...

Series Book 1 - Bess Rowland Mysteries
Here's a historical murder mystery, for you, set in the 18th century, one Christmas Day...Someone is killing the lordlings in London.Get your copy of Sarah Barton's "Hunting the Wren" to discover this intriguing who dunnit."Mrs." Elizabeth Rowland is the young housekeeper for a courtesan, Kitty Fleet, living on the edges of fashionable society. She lives vicariously through the excitement of her ... Read more

$1.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Here's a historical murder mystery, for you, set in the 18th century, one Christmas Day...Someone is killing the lordlings in London.Get your copy of Sarah Barton's "Hunting the Wren" to discover this intriguing who dunnit."Mrs." Elizabeth Rowland is the young housekeeper for a courtesan, Kitty Fleet, living on the edges of fashionable society. She lives vicariously through the excitement of her
... Read more
Sarah's Scrambled Words: 3 Levels of Difficulty for all the Family to Enjoy

by Sarah Barton ...

An unscrambled description: -- Everyone loves playing games. Here are 35 scrambled word games to help you improve your spelling and general knowledge, while you have lots of fun.Improve your brainpower and enjoy yourself! This is a set of puzzles to inspire and stimulate you to enrich your knowledge and skills.There are three levels of difficulty and different versions of playing for adults and ... Read more

$1.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

An unscrambled description: -- Everyone loves playing games. Here are 35 scrambled word games to help you improve your spelling and general knowledge, while you have lots of fun.Improve your brainpower and enjoy yourself! This is a set of puzzles to inspire and stimulate you to enrich your knowledge and skills.There are three levels of difficulty and different versions of playing for adults and
... Read more

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