Girl Without a Face

Girl Without a Face is a posthumously published novel from established author Nasser Hashmil.

Laura Danes, a happy, perfectly normal, happy young lady who had dreams and ambitions to become a successful filmmaker. And she was talented and dedicated enough to be able to pull this off.

That was until one night outside a lonely railway station she was subjected to an attack from a gang who, when they chose to throw acid in her face, destroying her looks and, apparently, destroying her future.

Three months later and Laura is facing a number of severe issues such as trying to make sense of what had happened to her and why it had happened. Why had she been targeted by the gang?

Of course, Laura has the full support of her mother, but Laura doesn't see any cause for joy in her life. Not with the pain, her ruined features and her wrecked future.

But then the unthinkable happens. Jake, a member of the gang who attacked her, reaches out to Laura and pleads for her forgiveness.

When Jake contacts her, this sets off a spark within Laura. As a filmmaker, shouldn't she want to learn more about the gang culture where Jake and others like him, come from?

Laura again starts to become interested in her life. She learns that perhaps she should start taking risks again, and prove to people that a dreadful event shouldn't, ideally, have the power to influence or control the rest of your life.

This book is a triumphant novel that has several important messages for young adults. It will make you cry, it will make you smile, but it will also make you think.

It's a wonderful tribute to the writing prowess of Nasser Hashmi and his widow, Shabina, who made sure that it was published.

It was long listed for the Peggy Chapman-Andrews award and the Bath Novel Prize, 2017.

It's published by Matador at £9.99.

Gold Dust: How to Become a More Effective Coach, Quickly

Gold Dust: How To Become A More Effective Coach, Quickly was released on November 28th and is now a #1 Best Seller on Amazon in the UK. It was co-authored by David and Keith Mayer.

This book is dedicated to Dick Bate. The footballing circle lost a pioneer, a maverick and one of the finest coach educators the World has seen when Dick passed away in April 2018.

In dedication to Dick's memory, 10% of proceeds from this book will be donated to The Giles’ Trust, the brain tumour fund within the University Hospital Birmingham Charity.

Gold Dust talks about the importance of connection, and how you can maximise the connections you build.

It's chock full of golden nuggets and absolute gems of information, knowledge and sports coaching wisdom.

You'll learn how to build on relationships, gain and maintain motivation with your athletes, how you can be a highly effective coach, and how you can communicate effectively.

It shares stories and experiences from people at the top of their game in the respective sports and gives you clear insights of what you can do to be even better at coaching than you already are.

A lot of people talk about sports from a technical and tactical standpoint, but they are only a tiny part of coaching.

The best coaches across all sports generally get success because of their ability to connect and relate to their athletes.

They are able to enhance the learning environment for athletes, make athletes feel better about what it is they do, and in turn optimise the athletes performances, regardless of their age.

To purchase this best-selling book while supporting an amazing cause, please click the Amazon link below at £14.99 in paperback or £4.99 for Kindle.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1709301805.

Here are just some of the 100% positive reviews on Amazon:-

Antgodfrey:-

"I can't emphasize just how important and powerful this book is and the effect it can have on any coach in any sport. Myself being from a football background, I couldn't help to think as I was ploughing through this book and in my opinion that there has got to be more within coaching qualifications on the relationship building between the coach and athlete, finding out the different ways of peeling the layers back in truly finding who the person is behind the athlete in order for us coaches to nurture, develop and guide in the most effective to meet their needs. The book is refreshing and has many pages that has you constantly thinking about yourself as a coach and how can i do things better going forward and having an even more meaningful relationship with my players. A very well put together book with some extracts that absolutely hit the sweet spot in the pursuit of finding excellence. Sport, business, parenting and good humility skills/lessons.....This book is for you! 5*"

Amazon Customer:-

"Absolutely fantastic book. A must read for any coach. I coach both boxing and football, and this book gives me a great insight on how to develop my coaching practice. Credit to the father and son authors."

In the opinion of That's Books, this book will make an excellent Christmas gift for the sports coaches in your life. 

We also feel that this book is a "must buy" for every school and college with a sports department and for every sports club, both amateur and professional. 

How to Live Your Life

How to Live Your Life is subtitled Guidance from Georgie.

It is written by Julie Lewis and her co-author, in spirit, Georgie.

It brings to readers a wide ranging variety of topics. It covers what happens when people die and return to spirit, where they go, how to live life in spirit, how we transition from a physical state to a spiritual one, what life in spirit is, what happens before you return to Earth.

How to make the best of your opportunities on Earth, why it's vital you speak up for yourself, how to enjoy yourself whilst you are here.

The book also reminds you of how to embrace what's available to you, how to recognise what your aims are and how to achieve them, the importance of learning, what technology is and some concerns about it.

How to achieve what you need to achieve, how to embrace the world and what it has to offer, including how to recognise this, too.

It's an interesting book that is published by Matador at £9.99.

Pickle & LIly

Pickle & Lily is a wonderful collection of superbly illustrated stories about a delightful and very lovable black and white cat called Pickle and Lily, who is a bouncy ball of energy in the shape of a Welsh Terrier puppy.

Pickle finds himself in many, many different scrapes and adventures with an amazing array of characters, from Rufus (his arch enemy!) a fierce tabby cat, a giant rabbit and a pair of very friendly Airedale Terriers.

It's written by Annie Stewart and illustrated by Michael Avery.

Although aimed at children, the stories will also be firm hits with adults, too.

Oh, yes! There are appearances by a variety of humans including the owners of Pickles, Patsy and Peter Purrkins, plus The Partridges, Mrs Chattergood and more.

This is a must have Christmas gift and will be a great read together book for children, parents and grandparents.

It's published by the Book Guild at £8.99.

Hey Dog! Sniffs Are For Feet!

Hey Dog! Sniffs Are For Feet! is the companion to Hey Dog! Let's Talk!

Hey Dog! Sniffs Are For Feet! is aimed specifically at parents and its intention is to help dog owners deal with the potential problems that might occur when a small child is introduced to a home with a dog, or when a dog is introduced into a home with a small child.

It takes a simpler approach to the subject matter and is not, thankfully, over-long. It gives you the information that you need as quickly and as succinctly as possible.

It's broken down into four chapters which are sub-divided into several section.

It starts at the beginning dealing with the pregnancy, then moving to the arrival of baby, how to deal with a toddler in the house and then, finally, to the growing child.

It deals with vital topics of safety in the home and raising your children to show respect, kindness and consideration to the dog members of the family. The book's author, Wendy Keefer, emphasises that dog owners must always remember that the dog has needs, too.

It uses a gentle, caring humorous writing style, assisted by some nice cartoons by Sarah Hobbs.

It's published by the Book Guild at £7.99 and will be an ideal Christmas present for people who have to act as dog and toddler wranglers!

Wendy Keefer is a qualified expert in companion animal behaviour and training.

The Mystery of Martha

The Mystery of Martha is a debut novel from Eliza Harrison. It's a spiritual fiction that deals with the two stories of two Marthas, who are separated by 2,000 years.

There is the story of Martha from Bethany in 31 AD who was a witness over the last three years of the life of Yeshua (Jesus) who inspired her own life and her journey to spiritual enlightenment.

It is also the story of another Martha who is from the English Lake District in 2000 AD who learns of the hidden, mystical teachings of Yeshua, which offers this Martha a pathway to self-realisation and self-awareness.

Eliza Harrison does not ignore the 2,000 year gap between the two Marthas, she actually uses it, in a way, draws a clear parallel between the two women, using them to illustrate that although each person is unique, that we are all seeking for truth and real purpose in our lives.

It's an interesting novel that is moving, inspirational and nurturing.

I believe it will make a fine Christmas present for those who are seeking enlightenment.

It's published by Mstador at £9.99.

Vladimir's Diary

Vladimir's Diary is a novel by Martin M. McShane.

It explores a "what if?" scenario. What if Stalin had kept his nerve at Potsdam? What if, when Nazi Germany was finally beaten and Hitler dead, Stalin had turned on his Allies and ordered the Red Army to sweep over an already war-ravaged Europe?

In this gripping novel country after country topple under the might of the forces of the CCCP and American attempts to seek a diplomatic solution bring about dire consequences for the inhabitants of the defeated countries of Europe.

But now, at the dawn of the 21st century, the bloated Soviet Union is beginning to fall to pieces, bringing about terrible fear and unrest for its two billion subjects.

The economy tanks, causing the Soviet Empire to fall backwards toward the Dark Ages. How does the Central Committee wish to restore order out of chaos? By bringing terror and abject fear to all citizens.

But they had not counted on the uprising of a group of young freedom fighters who would risk their all, their lives, in order to rescue their country from such a dire fate.

But can they possibly succeed against their powerful enemies, and the personal ambitions and desires for riches and power from some people, perhaps even within their own ranks?

And how, exactly, would the government deal with its pressing economic problems?

This is a very chilling book, all the more so because it could well have happened.

It's published by The Book Guild at £8.99.