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Escaping the Vulture's Shadow is a deeply personal and eye-opening memoir by Spencer Stern, chronicling his two-decade-long battle with the psychiatric system. Stern's journey began with an unexpected mental health diagnosis in his early twenties, leading to years of interventions, psychotropic medications, and repeated hospitalisations. In a candid and reflective narrative, Stern exposes the harsh realities of modern psychiatric practices, questioning their effectiveness and ethical foundations.

1973 The West African country of Dajkouti has an unexpected coup when head of the country’s military operations, General Azizmo Fejethakti, removes the rightful ruler Joseph Hadjikata from the Presidential throne. A small mining town in the mountains is at risk as Fejethakti seeks to seize the mines of the British-American Corporation. There is a need for action and Prime Minister Stedman meets with COBRA to ensure the safety of the British citizens working in the mines and living in Haltjai.

This story is the sequel to "WINDSTORM." Listeners of Windstorm will remember the ending, with perhaps a little despair and may have said "You can't leave it like this!" Well, I haven't and this story takes up from where WINDSTORM left off, there will be some shocks in store and times where your heart is in your mouth, but one thing I do promise....

With over 40 poems and lyrics, Corey Toomey explores the complex themes of loss and abandonment with his collection Farewell to Giants. Highlights include the opening "Treasure Girl", the epic "Athena's Dream", and the climactic title poem.

Growing up in Central Africa in the 1950's-60's was an exciting time. A boy that was mischievous and a dead ringer for the characters 'Dennis' or 'Huckleberry Finn' and inclined to be accident prone was a pretty good recipe for almost daily disasters. Here I present some of them, a laugh, a bit of horror, poignant love stories and near death experiences fill the book.

This book is not for those with weak stomachs or who may be squeamish. If you are prone to nightmares, give this book a miss. The author describes horrific motorcycle crashes, near death situations with helicopters and some cameo descriptions of life in a Game Reserve including the humorous day of the Mpundu, when drunk monkeys fall out of a tree. This is better than the first part and will hold your attention to the last tragic chapter, laugh with the author, cry with him and feel what he felt.