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Tom Bentley

    This author has spent many years running a writing and editing business from home. Their extensive freelance work, encompassing essays, travelogues, and journalistic pieces, has appeared in numerous newspapers, magazines, and online publications. They have been recognized with multiple awards for their short fiction and non-fiction writing, demonstrating a significant literary talent. This author enjoys blending their literary pursuits with life's simple pleasures.

    Civil Engineers
    Hill Farming in the North of England
    Flowering and Other Stories
    Sticky Fingers
    The Conservation and Restoration of Paintings
    • Provides a comprehensive guide to the conservation and restoration of paintings. It includes details of techniques, materials used in both the original paintings and in restoration, chemical formulas, equipment and methods of handling and storage; it also recounts the ways in which many common pitfalls can be avoided, and gives other practical tips based on the author's 30 years of experience.

      The Conservation and Restoration of Paintings
    • Sticky Fingers

      Confessions of a Marginally Repentant Shoplifter

      • 224 pages
      • 8 hours of reading

      The story follows a resourceful kid who discovers the thrill of stealing candy, reveling in the freedom it brings. As he transitions to high school, he grapples with the constraints of budgeting and decides to apply his candy-stealing tactics to acquire all the enticing items he desires. This exploration of temptation and the consequences of his choices highlights themes of morality and the challenges of growing up.

      Sticky Fingers
    • Flowering and Other Stories

      • 312 pages
      • 11 hours of reading

      Exploring the profound impact of seemingly minor choices, this collection of stories delves into themes of redemption, the unpredictability of life, and the humor found in absurdity. Each narrative introduces unforgettable characters and situations that linger in the mind, inviting readers to reflect on the complexities of human experience and the unexpected consequences of our actions.

      Flowering and Other Stories