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Canaan Press http://www.canaanpress.co.uk News for Canaan Press en-gb Mon, 12 Oct 2009 14:58:59 +0000 Copyright: (C) Andy Ashdown Design 15 Breaking the chains of Domestic Violence 3229 Mon, 12 Oct 2009 14:58:59 +0000  Whilst some dates are specifically targeted to raise awareness of domestic abuse and violence, the battle continues every single day to help victims of this appalling crime. Frightening statistics still reveal that at least two women are killed every week, by a current or ex partner; one in four women will experience domestic abuse in their lifetime, and perhaps surprisingly, one in six men. This is a damning indictment, as it shows little sign of improvement between our supposed enlightened society and the dark ages. Despite concerted efforts by numerous help organisations, victims of domestic abuse can be reluctant to leave their situations, which is why media exposure of the truths of this crime is always welcome. A recently aired, riveting and brutally explicit drama, illustrated that perpetrators and victims are from all walks of life. The secrecy and shame that often surrounds domestic abuse merely enables it to continue destroying people’s lives, without redress, until perhaps, one shocking event, one desperate cry for help, changes everything forever. The effects are myriad and it is seldom a simple affair. (Criminal Justice – Season 2/BBC) SPECIAL OFFER: Read how one woman’s battle with domestic abuse lasted more than 30 years; how she finally made a brave decision to escape and how her experiences still affect her family today. Buy SHACKLES now from our online shop for half price until end of November. Being armed with information could save yours or someone else’s life.  http://www.canaanpress.co.uk/news/item.htm?pid=3229 STEPHEN GATELY 3228 Mon, 12 Oct 2009 10:39:01 +0000  STEPHEN GATELY 17th March 1976 – 10th October 2009 It was with shock and sadness we learned of the death of Boyzone member, Stephen. Our thoughts and prayers go to his family, partner and friends. Not only was he a gifted singer, but was directing his creative talents into writing a fantasy book for children.  Steo will be hugely missed.     http://www.canaanpress.co.uk/news/item.htm?pid=3228 The Third Tribe is coming...offer ends soon don't miss it 2526 Thu, 07 May 2009 18:34:55 +0000  Last chance to order a signed copy – offer ends midnight 11th May 2009. Already generating a lot of interest, it seems Rob Chidley has struck a chord across a diverse range of fans, from C.S Lewis to Star Wars. This futuristic tale echoes back through time with a hidden message for those who dare to delve deeper. Imagine a world in crisis; a world where all life is failing; where tribe is pitched against tribe in the bitter struggle to survive, and hope has long been extinguished. Imagine a world sucked dry … is it fiction or fact? Rob Chidley’s finely crafted novel, The Third Tribe, presents a brutal picture of harsh, nomadic life. Yet pulsing through the hostility and oppressive heat is one young girl’s pursuit of a deeply-held dream – the unquenchable belief that something lies beyond. Stunning narrative, compelling characterisation and suspenseful intrigue combine to make this an impressive writing debut.              http://www.canaanpress.co.uk/news/item.htm?pid=2526 BRAND NEW TITLES FOR RELEASE 2287 Sun, 15 Mar 2009 18:45:48 +0000   With four releases scheduled for April and May 2009, it promises to be another exciting year for Canaan Press. cyberSky (for ages 8 – 12), the eagerly-awaited sequel to The Lying Tree, is available at Easter. A sinister and cautionary tale, it promises to be a real page-turner as writers, Alexa Tewkesbury and Steve Legg, tell a further adventure in the lives of a group of friends who, this time, are caught up in the dark world of cyber-bullying. Paper Thongs and Other Misadventures is a quirky collection of true life mishaps that will not only have you laughing out loud, but will get you thinking about life, packed as it is with all its highs and lows. Sit back and let Steve Legg entertain you with his unique brand of humour - but avoid reading it in public, unless, like Steve, you’re prepared to make a spectacle of yourself! Destiny Calls is proof that you can’t dream too big when God’s on the board of directors. Read how one couple impacted thousands of lives over five decades, and still show no signs of retiring from the race. Norman and Grace Barnes are living proof that an ordinary couple can do extraordinary and inspirational things …with God. Life withers in a parched land. The fragrance of fresh, clear water has long been forgotten, but not the enmity between the Herders and the Millers, the only two remaining tribes. Or are they…?                        Rob Chidley’s gripping debut novel, The Third Tribe, will have you reading into the night to discover the fate of a people struggling to survive in a world of dying resources. Are there lessons to learn from this compelling tale that could be applied to 21st century earth before it’s too late?                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       http://www.canaanpress.co.uk/news/item.htm?pid=2287 "Love You Anyway" Boyzone New Single Release 1494 Wed, 20 Aug 2008 23:54:17 +0000 Delirious? Serious? Crazy? Absolutely! "LOVE YOU ANYWAY", the long-awaited new single from Boyzone is set to be released on 29th September 2008.   After an absence of eight years the Boyz are back. Ronan, Stephen, Shane, Mikey, and Keith have given the fans exactly what they've been waiting for.   What started with a reunion appearance for Children in Need in 2007, culminated in the first public airing of "Love You Anyway" on Terry Wogan's morning show for the BBC today. Following their recent sell-out tour when more than 250,000 fans crowded into stadiums throughout the UK, it seems the love has never stopped flowing for the five guys from Dublin, assuring Boyzone they are loved more than ever!   They are busy filming the video for the single and working on an album for release in October 2008.   Shane shares his page-turning account of what is was like to be a member of Boyzone in his frank autobiography - The Chancer. Buy it now, here, from Canaan Press. http://www.canaanpress.co.uk/news/item.htm?pid=1494 WALKING IN FREEDOM 1364 Sun, 13 Jul 2008 19:08:58 +0000  Saturday 19th July 2008 – EAST BEACH CAFÉ  - Littlehampton, West Sussex.   Malaika Cohen is a strong and well-adjusted woman, despite the traumatic life she experienced at the hands of an abusive and alcoholic father and husband and a subsequent long-term abusive relationship. A single mother of three daughters, she proudly refers to herself as a survivor of domestic abuse, not a victim.  Since writing her harrowing story in a book entitled SHACKLES published earlier this year, and dealing with the after-effects of abuse on her children, she has valiantly battled to raise awareness of this appalling crime that claims two lives every week in the United Kingdom and cuts across class, race and gender. Malaika is planning to walk in freedom next weekend in the hope that people will be encouraged to talk about this taboo subject, and seek help, whether they are the abuser or the abused. She wants to see generational abuse broken and innocent children set free from this destructive cycle. She and her daughters, and friends she has made through her campaigning, will walk along the beach from Littlehampton to Ferring and back. Following recent visits to prison to help with a Restorative Justice scheme, where perpetrators of this crime are confronted with the consequences of their actions, she has been busy seeking sponsors to place a copy of her book in every prison in the United Kingdom. At the completion of the walk, she hoped to release 200 purple balloons, but to conform to environmental policy, they will now be given away to onlookers instead. If you would like further information, or to support her worthy endeavours, please buy a copy of her amazing story and please visit Malaika online at: www.dontgiveup.me.uk But whatever you do – don’t just remain silent – it could be the difference between life and death.    “Our lives begin to end the day we are silent about things that matter.” (Martin Luther King Jr)      http://www.canaanpress.co.uk/news/item.htm?pid=1364 The BOYZ are back in town 1255 Sun, 01 Jun 2008 09:52:30 +0000 After an 8 year absence, the BOYZ are well and truly back! BOYZONE kicked-off their sell-out UK tour with two appearances at the Odyssy Arena in Belfast to the deafening sound of close on 20,000 adoring fans. During a surprise-packed and exciting two hour show, the years melted away as the BOYZ showed they still have what it takes to entertain. All sporting awesome six-packs they look fitter than ever, following intense training to prepare for their busy schedule of appearances. Judging by the sizzling reception they received, it's going to be a hot summer for the five BOYZ from Dublin. Amazing lighting and stunning presentation, coupled with slick costume changes and a desire to reward the loyalty of their fans, was a recipe for success. The audience was treated to songs old and new - and the BOYZ were treated to a resounding welcome back  by thousands singing along with every word. An emotional reunion for stars and fans alike, Mikey, Keith, Stephen, Shane and Ronan were noticeably  overwhelmed by the reception they received. One thing's for sure, everyone was delighted that BOYZONE are back in town.   Shane will be signing copies of his book, THE CHANCER at various locations during the Boyzone Tour. Check back here for details.   Confirmed: June 3rd Wesley Owen Bookshop, 8 Castle Gate NOTTINGHAM - at 2pm    Visit Shane's web-site for tour dates: www.shane-lynch.com http://www.canaanpress.co.uk/news/item.htm?pid=1255 WELL WORTH THE WAIT - SHANE TALKS ABOUT HIS LIFE 1151 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 18:44:13 +0000  At last, the long awaited book by Shane Lynch will be released on 15th May. Former hell-raising Boyzone star Shane Lynch is set to launch his ‘warts and all’ autobiography ahead of the most eagerly awaited boy band reunion since ‘Take That’ went back on the road.   Read of the popular reality TV star’s amazing rise from a dyslexic schoolboy to international superstar.   In this exciting new release Shane reveals how: <ul style="margin-top: 0cm;"> <li class="fontSize5" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">he kept his expulsion from school a total secret</li> <li class="fontSize5" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">he escaped abductors on his first trip to the mainland from his native Ireland </li> <li class="fontSize5" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">the boys tried doing a runner from a top London hotel</li> <li class="fontSize5" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">over-generous Keith Duffy played the biggest shows on earth but found himself skint</li> <li class="fontSize5" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">he suffered “visitations” from demons from hell after playing with a Ouija board</li> </ul>   and     <ul style="margin-top: 0cm;"> <li class="fontSize5" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">his fight with Puff Daddy</li> <li class="fontSize5" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">behind the scenes chats with ‘Steve-o’ on Love Island</li> <li class="fontSize5" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">plus much, much more!</li> </ul>   He also reveals life under Louis Walsh and how the X-Factor judge turned a bunch of Irish no-hopers into one of the biggest bands on earth. PASTE THIS LINK ONTO YOUR WEB BROWSER TO DOWNLOAD SHANE'S INTERVIEW: www.revivalmedia.org/media/audio/FL/shane.mp3    http://www.canaanpress.co.uk/news/item.htm?pid=1151 WE NEED A HERO 1028 Mon, 24 Mar 2008 13:30:16 +0000 Two children’s books have more than the release date of April 8th in common. Though separated by thousands of years, their stories portray the reality of life through daily ups and downs. Both books are the joint achievements of Alexa Tewkesbury and Steve Legg. The Lying Tree tells the story of Jamie Bryce, a lonely eleven-year-old boy, whose mum has walked out on him. When he and his dad move away to start a new life without her, Jamie decides no one’s ever going to know the truth. He’ll never tell anyone anything about himself - especially not that his mum didn’t love him enough to stay. If someone asks, he can make it all up. He can be whoever he wants to be, invent an entire life. It’ll be easy, right? This emotive tale portrays how kids deal with tough issues today, and brings home the reality of what it’s like to feel rejection and guilt when relationships don’t work out. An excellent book for young people to read for themselves, covering an age-range of 8-11, this is also useful material for parents to read with their children. It doesn’t provide all the answers but encourages young people to voice their fears rather than face them alone. Lions, Whales and Thrilling Tales is a collection of exciting Old Testament adventures retold as if by the adventurers themselves. Sometimes the storytellers are blessed. Often they face long, hard struggles. But through the ups and downs of their very different life journeys, they all come to realise one thing: God is with them. Always. These time-honoured tales are enriched for the retelling, and not least for children. It is always good for us, as adults, to see the faithful God of the Bible keep His promise, never to leave us, no matter what life brings our way. Alexa Tewkesbury is a single mum living in Devon with her two children. She is a full-time author and has written 7 books for children, published by CWR, with 2 more in the pipeline. She first teamed up with Steve Legg in 2003, when she wrote the screenplay for the Christmas animation, IT’S A BOY, also featuring on the soundtrack. The DVD has now been distributed to 26,000 primary schools in the UK, while the book version of the story, which Alexa wrote with Steve, won the 2006 UK Christian Book Awards in the children's category. Steve Legg lives in West Sussex with his four children. An itinerant evangelist, Steve uses his diverse skills to entertain and draw large crowds, presenting visual parables to communicate the Christian message of hope through Jesus. He is especially passionate about teaching children about God. An established author of children’s books, Steve pioneered IT’S A BOY. He runs his charity BREAKOUT TRUST, and is the founder of THE SON newspaper, a quarterly publication, distributed to churches throughout the UK. His latest venture, SORTED, is a dynamic bi-monthly magazine for Christian men that seems to be proving popular with those in and outside church. http://www.canaanpress.co.uk/news/item.htm?pid=1028 SHACKLES BOOK LAUNCH 907 Thu, 21 Feb 2008 22:09:01 +0000 <div> </div><div>The 19th February saw the release of SHACKLES by single mother of three, Malaika Cohen, with the official book launch in Angmering, West Sussex. </div><div> The evening event was well-attended by close family and friends and guests included the Mayor of Littlehampton and local Councillors who share a particular interest in the book’s subject matter of domestic abuse. Representatives from local help organisations and emergency services, who work on the front line in the battle against this crime, also added their support to Malaika’s campaign.    SHACKLES was unveiled with a choreographed street dance by local young people and the author broke chains wrapped around a mountain of the books, to hold them aloft in celebration of her freedom. Local radio stations were there to interview Malaika about her reasons for sharing her very frank autobiography. She wants to raise more awareness for all those affected by domestic abuse, and help victims break the cycle that reaches down through generations.  "As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others." (Marianne Williamson - A Return to Love) 1 in 4 women are affected by domestic abuse at some point in their lives2 women are murdered and up to 10 suicides are attributed to it each weekFor women under 44 it is the most common cause of death above both cancer and road accidents1 in 6 men are also affected by domestic abuse1000’s of children are caught up and affected living in a war called homeAt Canaan Press we believe Malaika’s credibility will speak to victims of domestic abuse because she has already walked a mile in their shoes. She has proved it is possible to walk in freedom both physically and emotionally and a large part of that release has been the ability to forgive those who abused her.Canaan Press also believes in helping people reap the rewards of their labours, enabling authors to take an active part in the marketing of their stories, for a large proportion of the profits. We hope that will encourage you to buy copies and in so doing, help this remarkable lady continue to improve her life, and that of her children.  </div> http://www.canaanpress.co.uk/news/item.htm?pid=907 Are You Sleeping With The Enemy? 858 Thu, 07 Feb 2008 13:02:18 +0000 <h5>SHACKLES – Overcoming Domestic Abuse </h5> Malaika Cohen with Carole Yeoman <h6>Two deaths a week result from domestic violence, yet only 30% of the abuse is reported. Those who remain silent, live a life shackled to fear and guilt, and the voices of their children are seldom heard. Is there life after abuse, and are we winning the war against this insidious crime?</h6> The majority of violence is non-fatal, however, health effects can last for years. A modern day taboo, this silent crime stalks victims the world over, making no allowance for race, creed, gender, age or wealth. Beginning against the backdrop of oppressive communism in East Germany, SHACKLES charts one woman's amazing battle to walk free from thirty four years of domestic abuse. Now a survivor, Malaika shares intimate details of her life in her powerful autobiography, to raise awareness of all aspects of domestic abuse and prove there is a way out. There is life after abuse – and it can be a life of safety, hope and happiness. The chains can be smashed and the battle won. “Our lives begin to end the day we are silent about things that matter.” (Martin Luther King) SHACKLES - available from Canaan Press and bookstores – 19/02/08 Price: £7.99 ISBN: 978-0-9551816-1-0 http://www.canaanpress.co.uk/news/item.htm?pid=858