No Turning Back
'Great characters, a fast-moving plot and superb writing' Reader review⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Lucas and Julia are about to become parents, but there's something Lucas hasn't told his wife. Two months ago, he lost his job and has been secretly working as a rideshare driver in a desperate attempt to make ends meet.But that's about the be the least of his problems. One evening he picks up a passenger in the Hollywood Hills. The man, Damon, puts a gun to Lucas's head, and tells him to drive.Because Damon has a list of men he intends to kill, and he needs Lucas's help. If Lucas complies, his family will be safe, but others will suffer. If he fights back, Damon will target his wife and daughter.It's an impossible choice, but what's clear is that Lucas's life is about to change forever. If he survives the night.READERS LOVE STEVE FRECH!'I was hooked from the start and finished this book in 1 day. I couldn't read it fast enough' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A dizzying whirlwind with layer after layer of secrecy' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Clear your day because once you start reading this, you won't be able to put it down until you know the truth!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
The Proposal Project
'A perfect beach read, it has banter, a sweet story line and a little bit of spice!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ From the author of the TikTok Made Me Buy It bestseller Hate Mail! 'This book was pure magic!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐- ��Falling in love was never part of the plan...�� Priscilla has a plan. And falling for Oliver was not on her to do list... The Job Event planner Priscilla Cain has been asked to plan her best friend Tina's dream wedding proposal to her boyfriend, Ryan. The Catch It looks like groom-to-be Ryan might just beat her to it. The Solution Team up with Ryan's obnoxious, but gorgeous, best friend Oliver to plan a joint proposal. But keep their unlikely alliance a secret from both their friends.But as Priscilla and Oliver work together to pull off the proposal of the year, could there be more than one happily ever after on the cards...- Includes all your favourite tropes... ***Guaranteed HEA and no third act breakup*** Spice ��️Miscommunication ❌Fake Dating ��Forced proximity ��]♀️Enemies to Lovers ❤️]��Clueless FMC & Obsessed MMC ��]❤️]��One Bed ��️- Readers are obsessed with The Proposal Project! ' The Proposal Project is the perfect rom-com' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'How can two people be so perfect for each other? I absolutely adored Priscilla and Oliver's chemistry, banter, and interactions' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Oliver was the perfect book boyfriend, the chemistry between him and Priscilla was sizzling' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Every once in a while a book comes along that gives you a genuine physical reaction to it that both makes me want to stop reading and makes it impossible to put the book down. This is the one' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I read this in less than a day. I'm obsessed with Oliver and Priscilla. This is the perfect combination of enemies to lovers, fake dating, secretly pining for each other romance and I. loved. it.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'The banter between Priscilla and Oliver is absolutely hilarious and adorable, but also so real! Oliver is such a sweetheart' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I LOVED this book. The plot was so fun, the chemistry and development of the relationship between the main characters was perfect.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'The tension and humor in this book were IMMACULATE' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I flew through this one and loved every second of their fake dating dynamic. I'm excited to read more from Donna Marchetti!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A delightful mix of heart, humor, and unexpected twists. This book is a warm hug with a little bit of sass and a whole lot of charm--perfect for fans of feel-good, rom-coms with a sprinkle of surprise' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'LOVED the whole 2000's rom-com vibe and the fake dating trope is done so well! ' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I had a smile on my face from start to finish and would highly recommend this book!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'If I could give this book more than 5 stars, I would' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I don't even know where to begin to explain how much joy this book has brought me' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
The Sweet Spot in the Chaos
In The Sweet Spot in the Chaos, poet Jonathan Potter offers a deeply meditative collection of poems rooted in the rhythms of the I Ching, the ancient Chinese Book of Changes. Spanning nearly 700 pages and organized into 64 sections corresponding to the I Ching's hexagrams, this expansive work moves through dream, memory, sunrise, and transformation with lyrical insight and spiritual clarity. Drawing on daily reflections, vivid dreams, and moments of quiet revelation, Potter weaves personal experience with universal archetype. From airports and riverbanks to gardens, back streets, and bedsides, his poems are grounded in the textures of lived life-yet always listening for what lies beneath the surface. At the heart of the book is a paradox: how to find stillness amid motion, light within darkness, wholeness in a fractured world. Whether invoking the comic absurdities of modern life or the ancient cadence of ritual dawns, The Sweet Spot in the Chaos is a sustained meditation on renewal, presence, and poetic becoming. A companion for readers of Wallace Stevens, Mary Oliver, and the Tao Te Ching, this is a book to live with-not just read once, but return to again and again, hexagram by hexagram, season by season.
The Plains of Abraham
The first volume of the Abraham trilogy. Ren矇 Jordan and Father Malcolm Marchand are caught hoarding forbidden books in post-apocalyptic Kebek. They escape to Ellanoy and what appears to be a Utopia. During their stay Ellanoy is attacked by an army of warriors descended from less fortunate survivors of the poisoned rains. Utopia isn't so utopian after all.
550 Squadron
1 Group embarked on an expansion programme in the autumn of 1943 just as ACM Harris was preparing to resume his offensive against Berlin, the seat and symbol of Nazi power and the key, in his eyes, to ultimate victory.550 Squadron was one of four to be spawned by existing 1 Group units when it was formed at Grimsby from C Flight of 100 Squadron in November. It hit the ground running and was ever-present on major operations during the remainder of the Berlin/winter offensive. Thereafter it participated in the pre- and post-invasion campaigns in 1944 and those against oil, communications and V-weapons during the summer, the liberation of the Channel ports and the second Ruhr campaign in the autumn and winter.The squadron remained at the forefront of 1 Group operations and took part in one on the final day of the bombing war in April 1945.Chris Ward tells the definitive operational history of 550 Squadron during the Second World War.
The Geometry of Wildflowers
Colonel Rajesh Deshmukh's military career ends when he refuses orders that would send his men to certain death on the Siachen glacier. Though his decision proves correct, he faces decades of professional disgrace and family estrangement. When new evidence finally vindicates him twenty-four years later, an unexpected question emerges: if the certainties that once defined him were wrong, what else needs questioning?Thus begins the most unlikely chapter of a decorated soldier's life-his transformation into a philosophical seeker. With military precision, Deshmukh systematically explores humanity's greatest wisdom traditions: Stoic discipline, existential freedom, Buddhist non-self, and the psychology of mortality. Each discovery plants new seeds in both his literal garden and the metaphorical "garden within"-the landscape of consciousness itself.As family relationships heal and his son Vikram learns to admire rather than resent his father's principled stand, the Colonel's intellectual journey deepens. He questions religious frameworks that once provided comfort, grapples with Eastern concepts that challenge Western assumptions about identity, and discovers how humans create "immortality projects" to cope with existential anxiety.But philosophical understanding proves insufficient when crisis strikes. A devastating family accident leaves his grandson in a coma and his daughter-in-law fighting for life. Faced with this emergency, the Colonel cannot choose between his various philosophical frameworks-he needs them all simultaneously. Stoic acceptance for uncertainty, existential choice for decisive action, military training for disciplined calm, Buddhist impermanence for perspective, and simple human love that transcends all categories.In the hospital's interfaith chapel, surrounded by symbols from multiple traditions, he finally comes to understand his decades of exploration. He hasn't been searching for the one true philosophy but developing the capacity to hold various truths simultaneously, drawing from different wisdom traditions as life requires.His physical garden becomes the perfect metaphor for this integration. Just as his garden doesn't choose between roses and jasmine, between geometric order and wild growth, his consciousness no longer needs to choose between competing philosophies. Stoicism and existentialism, Buddhism and pragmatism, military discipline and civilian reflection-all become complementary tools in the toolkit of integrated wisdom.Through one man's journey from unwavering certainty to nuanced wisdom, the book demonstrates how the gardens we tend, both literal and metaphorical, reflect the consciousness we cultivate within ourselves.If you've ever felt torn between certainty and curiosity, maybe it is time to embrace the wild side of wisdom because sometimes the most beautiful things grow where we least expect them. The Geometry of Wildflowers is about finding your own path even when the world demands straight lines.
Hey Bear
In the heart of Florida's wildlands, three black bear cubs-Brindle, Burdock, and Buttercup-are learning to navigate life under their Mama's careful watch. But their world shatters during a controversial black bear hunt, when rule-breaking hunters and unleashed hounds chase their mother into the path of a speeding truck.Now orphaned and alone, the triplet cubs must survive on their own, dodging humans, scavenging for food, and staying far from the trash cans and dogs that spell danger. Along the way, they encounter kindness from a wildlife rehabber's granddaughter named Lila, who begins documenting their journey-and fighting to protect what's left of their family.But time is running out. With another bear hunt vote looming and the cubs growing bolder near neighborhoods, Lila must rally her community, expose the hunters who broke the rules, and remind everyone that humans and wildlife can coexist-if we choose to.
Jones and Friends
Jones and Friends books aim to empower, guide, and support growing minds. We hope to encourage positive ways to make a difference in everyday life. Our books highlight key morals, values, and characteristics. Each book in this series includes thought provoking questions to encourage self-reflection for personal growth. This book explains topics related to integrity, ambition, self-love, and work ethic
Jones and Friends
Jones and Friends books aim to empower, guide, and support growing minds. We hope to encourage positive ways to make a difference in everyday life. Our books highlight key morals, values, and characteristics. Each book in this series includes thought provoking questions to encourage self-reflection for personal growth. This book explains topics related to self-esteem, wisdom, kindness, and cooperation.
Cottage Garden Journal (Diary, Notebook)
Vibrant journal reproduces Gustav Klimt's gorgeous Cottage Garden, painted in 1907, during the golden period of the artist's career.Cover design is enhanced with intricate embossing and hand-selected touches of shimmering gold foil.Inside, 160 inviting pages await pen or pencil, whether for personal reflection, sketching, or recording favorite quotations or poems.Premium 120 gsm paper is acid-free and of archival quality.Light gray lines gently guide your writing.A matching satin ribbon bookmark keeps your place.Gilded-gold edging catches the light as you turn each page.Complementary spine decorations and interior endsheets enhance the overall design, offering a harmonious presentation.Bookbound-style hardcover binding ensures durability.Journal measures 6-1/4'' wide x 8-1/2'' high.An elegant keepsake in which your musings and creativity will find their home.
8 Siddhis of Hanuman Ji
Hanuman ji is Chiranjeevi (immortal), the holder of the Ashta Siddhis (eight mystical powers), and the giver of Nav Nidhis (nine special treasures).He is a superhero for all of us to look up to! His possession of the Ashta Siddhis holds valuable life lessons for children. As we nurture and guide our children, it is essential to introduce them to inspiring role models who can teach them valuable life lessons. Hanuman ji's reminds us of strength, courage, devotion, and wisdom.Encouraging children to engage with Hanuman ji's stories, recite the Hanuman Chalisa, or reflect on these Siddhis through simplediscussions can positively shape their character and mindset.Let's inspire them with Hanuman ji's incredible powers so they can discover the greatness within themselves! Let us work together to introduce these timeless values to our young ones, helping them grow into strong, kind, and wise individuals.
The Perfect Guide For IELTS Writing
This is not just another IELTS Writing book - it's your step-by-step blueprint to mastering every writing task with confidence. Inside, you'll find ready-to-use structures for every IELTS essay type, organized by band levels: Band 6.0 - For those who are struggling and need a strong foundationBand 7.5 - For candidates aiming for a solid, above-average scoreBand 9.0 - For those targeting top-tier performance and excellence Each structure is followed by model answers written strictly using that format - so you know exactly how to apply them in the real exam. But that's not all. This book also includes: Letter-writing structures and solved answers for General Task 1 (Formal, Semi-Formal & Informal)Academic Writing Task 1 templates to tackle charts, maps, processes, graphs and more. Band-wise vocabulary tailored specifically for Academic Task 1 Whether you're just starting out or trying to break through to a higher band, this book gives you everything in one place: Structure. Strategy. Success. The Complete System for IELTS Writing - follow it, and reach your target band every single time.
Educating Lawyers in the Digital Age
This book examines how to make legal education more accessible across many jurisdictions by using online technologies, as well as how to make it more effective and relevant to legal practice. It takes a practical, design-based research approach to enhance and refine learning design principles for legal education. Drawing on extensive research conducted at University College London, including interviews with legal practitioners, students, and educators, it explores what sets legal education apart from other fields. It identifies what works in online courses and offers strategies to bridge the gap between academic learning and real-world legal practice, making legal education more effective and affordable. The book formulates seven essential legal skills and provides practical guidance on teaching these skills in both traditional and online learning environments. It also introduces a comprehensive set of learning design principles tailored to legal education. While the focus is on the legal field, the findings and recommendations have broader applications across various disciplines. The book uses a designed-based approach to create an affordable online course with participants from around the globe and addresses several broad questions: What makes legal education distinct from other disciplines, and what is the role of online technologies in itHow can legal education be more effective through online learning?What are the fundamental design principles for improving legal training through an online practice-oriented course for practitioners?How can course designers make online legal education more relevant and affordable?About the authorProfessor Yarik Kryvoi is a senior fellow at the British Institute of International and Comparative Law in London and a co-founder of the Arbitration Lab. He holds an LL.M. from Harvard Law School, a Ph.D. in law, and a Ph.D. in educational technology from University College London. Professor Kryvoi was admitted to the New York Bar and has practiced law with leading law firms in St Petersburg, Washington, D.C. and London. With experience in international law and both civil and common law jurisdictions, he combines academic work with practicing law and law reform advising.
The Book on Life Beyond
The Book on the Living God, The Book on Human Nature and this book form a trilogy. These three books should be read together. The Book on Life Beyond is a guide to help readers understand what they can expect to find in the life beyond death, and how to best prepare for it. B繫 Yin R璽 explains that life beyond is actually another dimension of the same life we know here on earth-just as real and solid, but perceived through spiritual, rather than our limited, physical senses. He emphasizes the direct connection between our actions here on earth and their effects on life beyond. We bring with us into life beyond the same state of inner being with which we departed, and are able to experience its wonders exactly to the degree to which we have developed our spiritual self. For example, those who have failed to show compassion for others and have lived selfishly will find that life beyond lacks the warmth and light that other, more developed souls can perceive. B繫 Yin R璽 counsels us to mentally practice the "art of dying" as a meditative practice toprepare for the transition from physical to spiritual existence. The goal is to constantly orient one's thinking, emotions and desires toward transformation of the self, in order to be able to receive the spiritual help that will be available to us after death.Contents: Introduction. The Art of Dying. The Temple of Eternity and the World of Spirit. The Only Absolute Reality. What Should One Do? The Kober Press's translations of the books of B繫 Yin R璽 are the only English translations authorized by the Kober Verlag, Switzerland. The Kober Verlag publishes the books of B繫 Yin R璽 in the original German and has protected their integrity since B繫 Yin R璽's lifetime.
Code Name
Camp Debert is an army base being built next door to Royal Canadian Air Force Base in Debert, Nova Scotia on the east coast of Canada in 1942. Thousands of thousands of men and women will pass through on their way to Europe. Units will be mustered, weapons handed out and training for war. The contractors are erecting buildings as fast as they can. The new mess on the army base is partially completed until work stops when the foreman finds a dead body hanging from the rafters. Not a soldier, but an airman. Everything is hush-hush. The commanding officer has asked for the investigation to be handled by Warrant Officer Stefan Kravchenko of the Air Force Service Police. He's ordered to Camp Debert, immediately. Upon arrival he discovers the scene is all wrong. The medical examiner suggests it may look like a suicide, but ...
Selected Short Stories of Ancient China
This book collects thirteen short stories of Ancient China with exciting and attractive plots, these short stories are interesting and meaningful.
Selected Fables of Ancient China
The Book collects 82 fables excerpted from the Chinese classical literature works, they are interesting and worth reading and reflect the oriental wisdom.These fables are:01 Elder Yugong's Resolve to Remove Mountains 02 The Lord's Love to Dragon 03 The Rats in the Altar 04 The Chicken Thief 05 Waiting for Another Hare Dashing Up the Tree06 A Fox Profiting From Tiger's Majesty (Ass in Lion's Skin) 07 Tussle between Snipe and Mussel 08 The Wolf of Zhongshan09 Entering the Town Gate with a Long Pole 10 Punishing the Horse11 Why Zeng Shen Slaughtered the Pig 12 The Dog Who Soured Wine 13 The Use of Parables 14 The Cicada, The Praying Mantis and Sparrow 15 The Fur and the Hide 16 The Man Who Lost His Jacket 17 The Owl Moves House 18 Buying a Pair of Shoes 19 Marking the Boat to Locate the Sword 20 Too Many Paths 21 Presenting Doves 22 Felling the Plane Tree 23 The Man Who Saw Nobody 24 The Ointment for Chapped Hands 25 The Bird Killed by Kindness 26 Learning the Wrong Thing 27 The Frog in the Well 28 The Carp in the Dry Rut 29 How Two Shepherd Boys Lost Their Sheep 30 Three Chestnuts or Four 31 The King and His Bow 32 Learning to Play Draughts 33 Helping Young Shoots to Grow 34 The Man Who Was Afraid of Ghosts 35 The Man Who Was Found in the Well 36 The Son of a Good Swimmer 37 Stealing the Bell 38 Painting Ghosts 39 The Crumbling Wall 40 Ivory Chopsticks 41 The Man Who Pretended He Could Play Reed Pipes 42 The Man Who Sold Spears and Shields 43 A Recipe for Immortality 44 How Two Water Snakes Moved House 45 Selling the Casket Without the Pearls 46 The Rumour About Zeng Shen 47 The Wrong Direction 48 Add Legs in Drawing a Snake 49 Buying a Good Horse 50 Who Deserved the Place of Honour 51 Playing the Harp to a Cow 52 Lamenting a Mother's Death53 A Scholar Buys a Donkey 54 The Man Who Liked Money Better Than Life 55 The Donkey of Guizhou 56 The Silly Fawn 57 Ancient Books for Ancient Bronze58 The Boat-Owner's Bright Idea 59 What Does the Sun Look Like? 60 The Fighting Oxen 61 Treating Hunchbacks 62 The Dream of Gold 63 Nothing to Do with Me 64 Laugh with Others 65 Fine Tung Wood 66 Drought Assails the East Capital 67 Saving a Tiger68 The Malicious Intent of Ziqiao 69 The Musk Deer and the Tiger 70 Wisdom and Strength 71 Beekeepers 72 A Merchant 73 The Nine-Headed Bird 74 Jue Shu's Three Regrets 75 An Impetuous Person 76 Stealing Dregs 77 Preemptive Surgery 78 A Bull Wearing a Kerchief 79 Better to Be Blind 80 Parents for Sale 81 Evading a Debt 82 Flexible Saying
Riding Shotgun
Riding ShotgunCompatible with Cepheus SystemRiding Shotgun takes place in the Sand Subsector繒. The characters are hired to do a simple task: drive a tractor-trailer unit from one city to the next. The reason is that the business owner cannot trust his employees because there has been sabotage in the past. They need people they can trust and have no on-world connections.This adventure plays out over four locations. The starting city and starport, the journey across the desert, the destination plantation and factory, and a desert cave system.Mostly theater of the mind, a GM map of the cave system is provided.As with all Cepheus Engine adventures, Riding Shotgun is easily converted for use in any version of Traveller.
Dark Peaks
Descriptive imagery any aspiring poet should draw from! With the weight of hindsight, you relive experience with Hannah-Grace and learn about her wonderful realm of observation, action and response. Through beautiful formatting and word flow, this collection is a breeze to read. Rhys Campbell
The Littlest Clean-Up Crew
In The Littlest Clean-Up Crew, the ocean is a mess-and it's not the big sharks or speedy dolphins who step up. It's the tiniest critters of all! Meet a group of determined crab, shrimp, and goldfish who work together to tidy up their reef and prove that every action-no matter how small-can help save the ocean.This engaging rhyming story blends humor, heart, and environmental awareness to inspire young readers to care for the world around them. With vibrant illustrations on every page, it's the perfect read-aloud for ages 3-7 and a fun introduction to marine ecology and teamwork.Themes: Environmental responsibilityTeamwork and helping othersOcean animals and marine ecosystemsConfidence and taking actionFeatures: Full-color illustrations on every pageRhyming text to support early literacyUplifting message with an ecological twistBonus activity ideas available from the publisherBook 2 in the Rainbow Reef Adventures SeriesCreated by Diane Kann and Bolt and Charlie Books Let the littlest heroes lead the way!
A History of Drumbo, 1851 - 1987
This book is a history of Drumbo Ontario, Canada from the years 1851 to 1987. It was compiled by Esther Harmer in 1987, and provides a comprehensive overview of the history of the town up until that year. It has been reprinted by the Drumbo and District Heritage Society.
RaeAmblings - A Memoir About Disability & Other Stuff
RaeAmblings - A Memoir About Disability & Other Stuff offers an honest and raw glimpse into my life as a neurodivergent person navigating a world not built for people like me. My memoir spans earliest memories to the present in a collection of stories as I journeyed through' vulnerability, resilience, and self-discovery, with a few laughs along the way. Each story weaves into an overarching narrative about learning to live authentically while facing life's challenges and learning to celebrate small victories. I hope this book will help someone like me feel a little less alone.
New Photography of the Cat.
The world's most striking contemporary photography of cats. Includes the work of 25 photographers from around the world. This anthology celebrates the remarkable beauty of our feline companions. Deliberately striking, the photographs in this exquisitely bound book emphasize modern, innovative perspectives - showcasing fresh, unexpected projects from both renowned and emerging photographers around the world. Moving beyond the traditional, sometimes predictable shots of cats lounging on windowsills or in laps, these images re-imagine cats in a new light, whether captured in studio settings, on location or using surprisingly abstract techniques.
Ancient Britain for Modern Folk
A pocket-sized field guide to the compelling histories and mysteries of 100 ancient sites across Britain. In this increasingly globalized, modernized, interconnected world, what can we learn from the first temples and burial sites built by our ancestors? This handbook brings some of the muddier, forgotten aspects of our shared history to life, offering a compelling insight into the origins of British cultural identity and a reminder of our deep-rooted connection to the earth.
The Footlocker
April, 1945 - Second Lieutenant Joseph Traver huddles at the Navigator's table, fighting the freezing temperature in the nose section of the B-17 bomber. A terrifying experience left him wondering if he would live to see his children for the first time. On the return trip from his first bombing mission over Germany, he holds two letters. One is from his wife. The other from a woman he met months before his departure to join the war effort. His conflicted feelings for both women have his mind racing, a distraction he can ill afford at this critical juncture in the war. May, 2009 - Mark Traver travels from Central Florida to Sandusky, Ohio to settle the estate of his father, Joseph Traver, a man he barely knew. He hoped the task would be simple - dispose of the house and the few personal belongings of his long-widowed father. His two sisters offer no support. Mark's feelings are twisted as they plunge his thoughts into a past he banished from his memory. The gloomy atmosphere that once permeated the Traver home taunts him, dragging him closer to despair. As Mark meets Sandusky residents who knew his father, they paint an entirely different picture of the man he lived with until he left home in his early twenties. When he ventures up to the dust-filled attic, he finds the footlocker and the letters within. After reading them, everything he thought he knew about his early life evaporates. He is trapped in an emotional whirlwind as the secrets within the footlocker are exposed.
Buried Treasure
Published to coincide with a major new exhibition at the National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, Buried Treasure lift s the lid or 'blows the gaff ' on pirate lore and sayings, sett ing the record straight on the lives and ways of pirates, and revealing the meanings behind and uses of common maritime sayings. This book is a light-hearted and informative look at some of the most feared men and women who sailed the seas, and the popular cultural representations that sprang up around them in literature and in fi lm. Sections include: - Talk like a pirate: from scutt lebutt to cackle fruit and sawbones to old salt, the language of piracy is explored and explained. - Myth-busting pirate facts: did you know that pirates shared any treasure captured fairly among the crew, or that Bartholomew Roberts oft en celebrated captures with a cup of tea? What happened to pirates when they were caught? And did their victims really 'walk the plank'? - Pirate profi les: meet some of the most fearsome and feared pirate f i gures, from Black Bart to Blackbeard, Anne Bonny to Mary Read. - Global piracy: pirate activity was not confi ned to any specifi c region - pirates operated in many diff erent regions of the world.
The Snow Queen In Modern English
Hans Christian Andersen's The Snow Queen is a tale of bravery, friendship, and magic-but outdated language can make it hard for today's kids to enjoy.This retelling brings one of Andersen's most beloved fairy tales to life in clear, modern English-perfect for young readers discovering classic stories for the first time. Follow Gerda's courageous journey to rescue her friend from the icy grip of the Snow Queen in a story filled with wonder, heart, and adventure.Whether you're reading aloud or letting kids explore on their own, this edition makes the classic story accessible, engaging, and fun.Brought to you by KidLit-o: a publishing house devoted to making timeless stories exciting and readable for a new generation of young readers.
The Soldier's Hat (and Other Stories)
In 1943, despite her own physical disabilities and the stress of living in a Paris under Nazi occupation, Colette, aged 70, published this delightful quartet of tales. In 'The Soldier's Hat', a middle-aged woman blossoms when an unlikely love affair embellishes her hard-working existence - until she makes a fateful mistake. 'The Tender Shoot' sees a fifty-year-old rou矇 trounced when his roving eye falls on a fifteen-year-old country girl. In 'The Green Sealing Wax', the success of a widow's attempt to forge her late husband's will depends on the colour of the sealing wax she uses. 'Armande' is a tale of two bashful lovers. Maxime is unable to declare his passion for Armande, nor can she express her feelings for him, until one day she shakes a door handle too violently... A 'lost' story, 'A Wedding', from the first edition of Colette's final work of fiction, 'Gigi', completes this late flowering of Colette's exceptional talent.
The Innocent Libertine
The Innocent Libertine was among the earliest works to be published by Colette under her own name. n this novel of two parts - originally two separate novellas - we see the heroine Minne at two stages in her life. The cherished teenager, only child of a devoted mother, has a secret life: she wishes to belong to one of the street gangs who roam the outer boulevards of Paris. Her desire for excitement, power and love, drives the innocent into a dangerous adventure. Years later, as a married woman, she remains dissatisfied. She takes lovers, none of whom can make her a 'whole woman'. Only when her marital crisis reaches an extreme pitch does she find the answer, in an unexpected place.
Vikings in the Playoffs
In December 1968 at Philadelphia's historic Franklin Field, the Minnesota Vikings secured their first playoff berth despite chilly conditions and cranky Eagles spectators, capturing the hearts of fans of the Purple and Gold. Although the Vikings reached four Super Bowls from the late 1960s into the late 1970s, they seemed always on the precipice of a major championship--breaking through only once, in 1969--and were the cause of anguish for their loyal followers when they fell to the Dallas Cowboys nearly 10 years later. This book details the team's triumphs and disappointments from 1968 to 1977, with special attention to the Vikings' nine playoff victories and valuable insights by those who were there, including many opposing players.
1945: A Visual History
1945 - one of the most important years in modern history. Encompassing not only the celebration of peace and an end to the Second World War, but also the devastating fi rst use of nuclear weapons and the long shadow cast by both this and the legacy of the worldwide confl agration. In this landmark publication, Anthony Richards tells the story of this momentous year through the unique collections of the Imperial War Museum, using personal testimony and rarely seen imagery to consider the wide-ranging experiences of that twelve month period. From continued fi ghting through north-west Europe, South East Asia and the Pacifi c to the liberation of the concentration camps, while encompassing the post-war desire for reconstruction, repatriation and justice, 1945: A Visual History guides readers through this year of unprecedented change, which laid the foundations for the modern world.
Orange Fairy Journal (Diary, Notebook)
Fairy folk part the clouds and welcome the sun on the covers of this fabulous journal! Inspired by the first-edition cover of Andrew Lang's Orange Fairy Book, illustrated by Henry J. Ford and published in 1906, the design features intricate embossing and shimmering gold foil tracery.Inside, 160 inviting pages await pen or pencil, whether for personal reflection, sketching, or for recording favorite quotations or poems.Premium 120 gsm paper is acid-free and of archival quality.Light gray lines gently guide your writing.A matching satin ribbon bookmark keeps your place.Gilded-gold edging catches the light as you turn each page. Complementary spine decorations and interior endsheets enhance the overall design, offering a harmonious presentation.Bookbound-style hardcover binding ensures durability. Journal measures 6-1/4'' wide x 8-1/2'' high. A timeless keepsake in which your musings and creativity will find their home.
Let Every Little Thing Make You Happy
In Let Every Little Thing Make You Happy, singer-songwriter and TikTok sensation, Peach Martine delivers her uplifting, refreshingly honest and magnetic poems and lyrics, which have caught the attention of millions of fans across the globe. And alongside her well-known favourites, Peach has dreamed up striking new poems to make you laugh, cry, forget your ex and find your chosen family. Accompanied by sumptuous musical scores and refreshing ways to enable you to manifest your best life, these modern words of wisdom will help you make the most of the present and choose happiness at every turn. This ultimate collection of empowering words will give you the insight to flourish, feel fierce and learn to love yourself.
Selected Proses of Tang and Song Dynasties
The Book collects 33 proses written by the literature notabilities of Chinese Tang and Song Dynasties (AD618-1279), such as Su Shi, Hanyu, Liu Zongyuan, these essays are full of life wisdom are worth reading. The table of Contents 01. Reply to a Letter from Counselor Sima Guang 02. First Visit to the Red Cliff 03. Second Visit to the Red Cliff 04. Tale of Inebriate Pavilion 05. On Teachers 06. Wang Chengfu, the Plasterer 07. A Painting 08. A Letter to Cui Qun 09. A Farewell to Ou Ce 10. A Farewell to Li Yuan 11. A Farewell to Meng Jiao 12. An Epitaph for Liu Zongyuan 13. In Memory of My Nephew 14. On the Words of Great Men 15. The Shaman of Chu 16. The Celestial Astronomical Instrument 17. Yueyang Pavilion 18. The Snake-Catcher 19. Three Fables (1) The Deer of Linjiang (2) The Donkey of Guizhou (3) The Rats of Yongzhou 20. Dung-Beetles 21. The Story of the Boy Ou Ji 22. Fool's Stream 23. Camel Guo the Tree Planter 24. Brazier Lake 25. The Knoll West of Brazier Lake 26. My First Visit to the Western Hill 27. The Bear 28. Story of Song Qing 29. The Small Tarn West of the Knoll 30. Yuan Family Ghyll 31. The Rocky Trough 32. The Rocky Gorge 33. Stone Town Mount
Psalms in the Key of Life
Crises are inevitable in the lives of all people. Today, in every community people are facing crises in many different forms. It does not matter what the ethnicity of a person, their financial standing, class, race, color or other means of classification or identification, we all face grief and other crises. This is true of those whose lives are displayed to us in the pages of the Bible. They are often found in the book of Psalms and are referred to as psalms of lament. These psalms of lament were songs and poetic expressions of the psalmist declaring their crisis, their pain and their hope. In the same manner, the history of the African American church reflects the same type of expressions using hymns and spiritual.Psalms in the Key of Life, explores the history and background of these hymns and spirituals as sources of hope through difficult periods and how they are relevant and useful as tools for pastoral care in grief and crisis situations today.
A Sin and a Half
In a crumbling outpost, on the edge of a dying empire, live ninety-seven magical beings. Among them: A midwife privy to people's past lives.A shaman hiding a dangerous medical condition.And a guard constantly berated by the crystals he carries in his pocket. They're some of the realm's last remaining humans and they spend their days overcharging the tourists who come to gawk at their dying species. But when a theatrical warlord arrives demanding tribute in the form of a young woman, they're forced to consider a brutal crime that could bind their fates and change the shape of the realm forever... Brutal, whimsical, and steeped in folklore, A SIN & A HALF is perfect for fans of The Bear and the Nightingale and The Poppy War. A standalone dark fantasy full of vengeance, feminine fury, and the monstrous tenderness that can be found when everything is falling apart. A #1 Bestseller in Dark Fantasy"A fantastic, twistedly-beautiful picture of humanity." - Skye Horn, author of Kingdoms of Faerie"a book unlike any I've read before... the most human I've ever seen magical beings portrayed." - Tenaya MKD, author of The Identity Saga Praise from readers: "A harrowing, haunting fairy tale.""A spellbinding blend of whimsy and darkness.""A book that snuck up on me and made me love it from cover to cover."
The Midnight Cry
The Midnight Cry is a sounding of an alarm to awaken intercessors! The Peak hours of demonic activity are when the children of the DAY are fast asleep. The hour of temptation will come when our eyes and ears are most heavy, and before we recognize its too late. The Thief of the night comes to kill, steal, and destroy. But, there is a call to the watchman, and cunning women who understand the stakes and are positioned to intercede. Intercessors are men and women of prayer who know the devices of the enemy, and have accepted the assignment of the Midnight cry!
An Inconvenient Tooth
What happens when the prophecy gets it wrong? Who do you turn to if the Chosen One is a no-show and the worst possible thing that could happen, does happen?Benjamin Tuttle is about to find out. He is the foretold, after all. Only no one's ever told him, and he's about 30 years too late. All because of his last baby tooth. In this delightfully dark contemporary fantasy, Benjamin leads a very uneventful life: divorced father of two, mediocre marketing manager, and that's about it. Everything changes when a trip to the dentist-his first in decades-upends Benjamin's entire world, and he discovers, or more accurately is forced to discover, that dentists are the gatekeepers of a secret, one that promises unimaginable power for the few fate has chosen. Benjamin is one of those few, and just may be the most powerful ever.If only someone would show him how any of it works...With this secret comes the revelation that the Fey, creatures of myth and legend, are not only real, but are hiding in plain sight, disguised as the humans they hate. Accompanied by a rebellious dentist, a strong-willed teenager, and a surly gnome with a sweet tooth, Benjamin must navigate his new reality, avoid his own debilitating skepticism, and protect his family-not to mention his own sanity-from the FIDs (Fey in Disguise) and an overzealous dental association with plans of its own.
RaeAmblings
RaeAmblings: Discussion Questions & Other Stuff is an extension of RaeAmblings: A Memoir About Disability & Other Stuff. Inside, you'll find discussion questions to spark meaningful conversations and additional insights into my journey and the process of bringing this book to life. This guide also includes content not found in the memoir, including a bonus chapter about my experiences volunteering at a cat caf矇! Whether you're reading alone or with a group, this guide is designed to enhance your experience. You will also find a resource guide on disability and mental health services. I hope this supplement deepens your understanding of my story and encourages discussions about accessibility, identity, and resilience.
