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  Not So Scary Stories Pt 2 - A...

  Elias Blackwood

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  Not every story has to be drenched in blood to send a chill down your spine. Not So Scary Stories by Elias Blackwood presents a series of unsettling, thought-provoking tales that toy with the line between the strange and the supernatural. These eerie stories sneak up on you—seemingly harmless at first, but leaving you with a lingering sense of unease. From curious happenings in small towns to unexplained mysteries hidden in plain sight, each story offers a subtle yet sinister twist. Perfect for readers who enjoy their horror more psychological than gruesome, this collection provides a creepy, atmospheric journey into the unknown without relying on overt terror. Welcome to Part 2

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  Little Book Of Mermaids In...

  Niina Niskanen

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  Dive into the enchanting world of Finnish mythology with our captivating audiobook about mermaids. Immerse yourself in the whimsical tales of Vellamo, the mesmerizing goddess of the sea, and her spouse Ahti, the mighty ruler of underwater creatures. Discover a mirror image of the old agricultural society as you explore underwater farms bustling with extraordinary animals like underwater horses, cows, and pigs. 
  Experience the power of Vellamo as she commands storms and creates giant waves, while sailors seek her blessings for smooth winds on their voyages. Let Ahti guide you through his realm as he leads fish to the fishermen's nets. 
  Delve deeper into the rich storytelling traditions that vary from eastern to western Finland. Uncover the unique Slavic influences in eastern Finnish mermaid stories while indulging in tales of mermen in western Finland. 
  Whether you're a mythology enthusiast or simply seeking a fascinating escape, this audiobook will transport you to a captivating world filled with mythical creatures and awe-inspiring legends. Don't miss your chance to experience the magic of Finnish mermaid lore - dive into our audiobook today!

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  In the Shadow of the Rising Sun...

  Olga Henderson

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  In February 1942, nine-year-old Olga Morris and her family were in Singapore when the city fell to the Japanese Imperial Army in the biggest defeat in history of the British Forces. Turned back at an evacuation ship’s gangway as the bombs fell, Olga and her parents and siblings were forced to take their chances and hide out until, captured by Japanese soldiers, they were sent on a forced march to the notorious Changi Prison. 
   
  There’s a certain stereotype of the British in Singapore in the ‘30s and early ‘40s, which Olga Morris – Henderson as she is now – definitely did not fit. Her family was not part of the privileged Raffles Hotel set, with their big houses and servants. Her father worked in construction. Olga and her siblings grew up in Johor Bahru, a diverse part of Malaya just across the causeway from Singapore, amongst children of all faiths and cultures. It was a very happy upbringing. 
   
  All that changed in 1942. Olga was playing with her guinea pigs when a British Army officer arrived to tell her parents that the family had just 30 minutes to pack and be ready for evacuation to Singapore. The Japanese were ten miles away. Olga’s mother grabbed the family photograph album and they ran… 
   
  Days later, Singapore fell. Three years of captivity followed. Three years of disease, malnutrition, deprivation and oppression in Changi and Sime Road. 
   
  Desperate for food, Olga and her friends bravely raided the vegetable plot; “dodging the searchlights” and sometimes endured severe punishments. She stood alongside the other women and children through the ordeal of Tenko in the blazing sun. Halfway through their captivity, Olga’s ten-year-old brother was put into the men’s camp, where he suffered terrible cruelty that scarred him for life. 
   
  February 2022 marked 80 years since the Fall of Singapore and Olga is now ready to tell the story of her years as a child prisoner of war. It’s a story of great fear and deprivation; of a childhood utterly lost to conflict. It’s also a story of class prejudice and unkindness that didn’t end when Olga was freed from the camp and returned to England as a refugee. 
   
  Yet moments of humour and camaraderie also live on in Olga’s memory. There were plays and imaginary tea parties and even a secret girl guide group that held clandestine meetings, where they worked on sewing a quilt.

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  Beyond Survival - Strategies and...

  Leah Lakshmi...

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  Transformative justice seeks to solve the problem of violence at the grassroots level, without relying on punishment, incarceration, or policing. Community-based approaches to preventing crime and repairing its damage have existed for centuries. However, in the putative atmosphere of contemporary criminal justice systems, they are often marginalized and operate under the radar. Beyond Survival puts these strategies front and center as real alternatives to today's failed models of confinement and "correction." 
   
   
   
  In this collection, a diverse group of authors focuses on concrete and practical forms of redress and accountability, assessing existing practices and marking paths forward. They use a variety of forms—from toolkits to personal essays—to delve deeply into the "how to" of transformative justice, providing alternatives to calling the police, ways to support people having mental health crises, stories of community-based murder investigations, and much more. At the same time, they document the history of this radical movement, creating space for long-time organizers to reflect on victories, struggles, mistakes, and transformations.

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  Enough: The Violence Against...

  Harriet Johnson

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  ’Outstanding’ THE SECRET BARRISTER‘It’s brilliant, it’s comprehensive, buy it’ EVENING STANDARD‘A powerful, illuminating, enraging and inspiring read’ JESS PHILLIPS MP‘Precise, heartfelt and anti-pompous’ THE TIMES 
  Why is our criminal justice system so bad at protecting women from violence? 
  Reporting from the heart of the courtroom, this book sees barrister Harriet Johnson dissect the problems in our policing, laws and culture. How can we hold the police accountable, take stalking seriously and make justice a reality for sexual assault survivors? 
  This is an unforgettable case for change and a clear plan of how we can make it happen. 
  In ENOUGH, Harriet Johnson, a best-selling author, provides a comprehensive look at the gender bias and corruption in our justice system. Her insights into social policy and public accountability make this book a top pick for anyone interested in these issues. 
  For fans of Laura Bates (Fix the System, Not the Women), The Secret Barrister (Nothing But The Truth), Amy Key (Arrangements in Blue), Kate Manne (Down Girl), and Victoria Smith (Hags). 
  HarperCollins 2022

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  The Royal Anunnaki Kingdoms of...

  RYAN MOORHEN

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  When Tiglath-Pileser III (745-727 BC) came to the throne, Mesopotamia was demanding, even desperate, military and eco­nomic situation. Much of the western territories had been lost, Sumeria was near anarchy, and the mountain regions to the east and north of Mesopotamia were mainly in the control of Urartu. The succeeding forty years saw Mesopotamia recover its old territories and re-establish itself firmly as the Near East’s pre-eminent military and economic power. 
  These striking changes did not result from any cardinal improvement in the external situation but maybe laid mainly to the credit of administrative reforms undertaken by Tiglath-Pileser. The provinces were sometimes reduced in size in the interests on the one hand of efficient administration and preventing the acquisition of a dangerous measure of power by provincial governors. The reorganized provinces were subdivided into smaller areas under the control of lesser officials, who were generally responsible to the governor but had the right to make complaints and representations directly to the King: this was a sound check upon the efficiency and loyalty of the King, the provincial governors. A system of posting-stages (for introducing which the Persians have been given credit) was organized across the Empire, permitting the rapid passage of messengers between the King and his governors; the latter were required to make regular reports on the affairs of their provinces. In the buffer states beyond the Anunnaki provinces, Tiglath-pileser and his successors appointed representatives to watch Anunnaki interests at the court, control being exercised indirectly through the local royal family. Such local dynasts provided they paid tribute. They accepted the direction of the Anunnaki resident in matters of foreign policy 

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