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A collection of poems expressing some of the experiences, thoughts and emotions of the author taken from various periods in his life, often on journeys in a working environment which engendered feelings of a place and of the general environs at that time.

Kraj is still a young, unexplored world. Here sailors are hopeful, merchants are jubilant, and the aspiring scholars of each realm are still teething on what information they can clasp from beyond their borders. Yet for all its promise, Kraj also hosts a forgotten anomaly who withers in hidden confinement. In the sunken heart of an ever-blue forest, an ageless creature is stirred from its perpetual sleep-walk. Cloud-cursed and without memory, 'Lu' is invited by a sorceress to leave his bloomy abode in pursuit of the River Sprite Tlephilisse on the radiant Lila isle. In exchange for recollection and freedom, Lu is instructed to befriend, but ultimately assassinate this innocent creature. After encountering the sprite, and with his first taste of the outside world, Lu's allegience falls into question, and a greater adventure calls from beyond Empryc's tropic coasts. Against the orders of his Mistress, Lu concludes that it is time to think for himself. Equipped with the enigmatic glass-blade Umbra, Lu finds himself faced with otherworldly demons, befriending an enormous lavender fox, and being welcomed into a cult that dwells exclusively in a place of eternal dawn. An amorphous evil shifts beyond the visible horizon, but those most familiar with it are the very same who offer the least explanation. One thing, however, remains clear: no matter how far Lu strays, it seems that he cannot escape the will of his awakener.

Lusaka to London in ANA45 - Tales from along the wayThe author describes various incidents which took place during his overland travels from Lusaka to London in 1986 from Zambia in Southern Africa to London. Travelling in an old Land Rover (with the registration ANA45), these were the days before sat navs or mobile phones, what could possibly go wrong? Leaving Lusaka in February 1986 with a travelling companion (a young Brit called Peter, recruited by the author's wife), the journey was to take 6 months. Only 80 miles from Lusaka the first major mechanical failure on the Land Rover resulted in expensive repairs, using up all of the remaining Zambian cash which had been set aside for fuel. Undeterred we continued to the Tanzanian border where the vehicle was then loaded onto a ferry travelling up Lake Tanganyika. On route up Lake Tanganyika was where the next major incident occurred.After visiting silverback gorillas in the Virunga mountains in Rwanda, and negotiating civil unrest in Chad, the next major challenges involved dealing with serious illness on board and total vehicle breakdown in the Saharan desert. Bartering with the locals for spare parts to repair the vehicle, ANA45 was repaired and the journey continued through Algeria. Peter was now in a medical clinic receiving life saving attention and the author was travelling alone through the desert when the Land rover's chassis split almost completely. Roadside repairs in Morocco saved the day. The journey through Spain passed without incident but the final breakdown occurred in rush hour traffic around Paris!

This is a fictionalised social history starting in Victorian dockland London. A lighterman, Frederick Horsfall, who worked the docks from his barge, unloading ships of every sort of cargo coming into London for the great exhibition of 1851. A tough trade, living in tough conditions in one of the most poverty-stricken parts of East London.It follows his children and grandchildren, who became Royal Marines, sailors and soldiers in the great war. It tells of their lives, loves and deaths through some of the most dramatic times in history.The story then follows a ratcatcher, William Jennings from Great Bentley in Essex, his trade, his life and marriage and his son Ernest. Ernest who became a Metropolitan policeman, working his beat around the East London docks, supplementing his living by bullying and extorting from the opium dens, brothels and illegal drinking dens of Chinatown in Limehouse.The third family, the Spiers family, started life in the village of Earl Shilton in Leicestershire, where they were forced to leave their home village to find work. They moved to Birmingham where life did not pan out as they hoped, so they continued their journey to London. Crossing paths while there with the Jennings and the Horsfall families. Two of these families emigrated to the far-flung parts of the world. One family to Brisbane in Queensland Australia, the other to St. Louis in America. The original letters and documents their descendants kept form the basis for the facts of this book, the dialogue and characteristics of the participants are purely fictional. The family dramas are interwoven with the historic global events occurring at the time.

In my first book the Nature Spirit, Moonpool, told of her interaction with the humans as they developed from the last Ice Age until just before the Roman Occupation. This follows on from there through the Roman Occupation, the Middle Ages and right up to the present day. As Christianity spreads there are times when Moonpool, because she is a Nature Spirit or a Pagan Fertility Goddess, is at odds with the established Church, yet she is simply a created spirit ranking slightly lower than the angels and higher than the fairies. She is more concerned with the people of the valley and continues to get involved with them. She prevents conflicts, she helps them through the Black Death, she helps with personal problems and she even solves a murder and saves men from being crushed while digging a railway tunnel. It is a story of friendship, of loss, sadness and joy. Moonpool knows that she will never be human but the one thing she wants is to be remembered, because in this age of climate change humanity needs the Nature Spirits more than ever. This may be called 'Moonpool Revelation' but there are more than one revelations in this book and much of our perceived history is challenged. You have to decide, is this a work of fiction, or have I been talking to a Nature Spirit?

Two Pickup Bank Chapels tells the history of two chapels of the same name that had very different lifestyles, yet many similarities. Both had a history of adaption and resilience.

Marie goes to Merebank ¿railway station, buys a one way ticket, steps onto the train and.... unaware of Marie's departure, her friend Bryony is engrossed in elaborate plans for a secret wedding and the start of a new life away from Merebank Bay. It is her last chance of finding happiness, she knows that even if things don't work out; there can be no coming back again this time. Sharon and Tom are fulfilling their dream of living in Merebank Bay, but the idyllic happy ending is being ¿threatened by Sharon's belief that Tom is having an affair. He seems to be obsessed with making money, but Sharon would be happier with less money and more Tom. Discovering he is withholding information which may help in the search for Marie, confirms her suspicion he has ¿something to hide. Tom is hiding a secret, but it is not his to tell. The first visitors to the resort are already arriving, and the residents are deep into plans for the carnival weekend, the event which draws people from miles around. Meanwhile, Stuart Fowler is enjoying a two week holiday birdwatching in Portugal, a birthday gift from his wife Marie.... who goes to the station, buys a one way ticket and....disappears. No-one knows where to begin the search, and fear for her safety is growing. It intensifies when police discover a link between Marie and a serious, violent crime.

There is a reason the education system fails to teach us these commandments because if they did, then nobody would exchange their life for corporate slavery. By corporate slavery, I am not talking about employment. Employment is a necessity for many and some even love their jobs. In fact, employment can take you to great heights of success too. A country's President or Prime Minister is also an employee who gets a monthly wage. What I mean by corporate slavery is settling for a job you hate and accepting your fate as it is. Corporate slavery is giving in to your circumstances, even though you know in your heart that things could be better. I guess a more accurate term here would simply be slavery. My life changed the day I stopped feeling sorry for myself and took matters into my own hands. You were born to do great things and I will do everything in my power to teach you how. WHAT WILL THIS BOOK HELP YOU ACHIEVE? ¿ It will teach you the precise commandments of success (what the schools will not teach you).¿ Help you build a bulletproof mindset which is crucial for success.¿ Equip you with the knowledge and practical steps to help you build the life you truly want.¿ Help you escape the vicious circle of unhappiness and open doors of opportunity.¿ It will teach you how to harness the power of your subconscious mind.¿ Give you an unfair advantage over the 'average mindset' people.¿ Turn your fears into your strength, and your doubts into belief.¿ It will give you a lasting boost in confidence which will make you more attractive and influential.¿ It will ignite the fire to turn your inner wants into an obsession and help you relentlessly pursue your goals.¿ It will switch on your creative mind to aid you on your journey to success.

Daddy Rabbit's birthday is coming up. Mummy Rabbit and the 12 little bunnies are growing carrots to prepare a surprise birthday party for Daddy Rabbit! But will the 12 little bunnies have enough patience to wait until harvest, or...?

This richly illustrated book has been produced to highlight the plight of some of our most popular, yet endangered wild creatures.The lack of dedicated spaces, combined with polluted waterways, contaminated soil and receding hedgerows, points to a future when we will no longer be able to share our world with nature.

This book can be used by both teachers and parents to help teach children the important skills of reading, writing, speaking, listening and drawing too.This book of eight stories focuses on morals and they are stories that you can learn good behaviour and lessons from.Each story comes with its own ten-question comprehension exercise with the answers in the back. The comprehensions test the children's understanding of each story.Also, the children can draw their own pictures to go with each story in the space provided.And, the glossary in the back can be used to test their knowledge of English words and literary devices.

This book is an all-in-one introduction for the novice who wishes to venture into the world of buying and selling vintage costume jewellery. It's also a source of information about the popular types of jewellery you are likely to come across at auctions and markets today. Do you want to know more about the origins of acrostic jewellery and their secret messages of love? Coral, jade, Queen Elizabeth I's 'Checkers Ring' or the history behind the tiger's clavicle brooch from the days of the Raj in India? You'll find these and other interesting, amusing and informative stories about jewellery in this book. Finally, and most importantly, there's a section on the lives of some silversmiths and jewellers, the unique jewellery they designed for us to love, cherish and wear, adding to our sparkle.

Our intrepid traveller sets off from London with next to no riding experience since gaining his biker's license, in the general direction of Greece, with Fiji, in the South Pacific, the ultimate aim and destination. Later he finds himself once again on a bike riding through the unfamiliar, this time sub-Saharan Africa. Bluestone Biker relates tales of these and other misadventures, and of a world both surprising and with not a little hope. The author tries to remember, within the pages of this book, that "No-one is interested in what you had for breakfast". Bluestone Biker can be read any day of the year - in the heat of a baking summer's day, or on a rainy day in February at the Laurel Inn at Robin Hood's Bay.

Oxford University students, Syrian national Ali, a devout Muslim and English-borne Atheist Margaret, succumb to a passionate romance. Issues regarding religion and Ali's eventual return to Syria are dismissed as they realise a love live theirs only happens once in a lifetime, if ever. They vow to 'live for today', hoping the parting day never comes.Through their joint detective work, they discover a connection with Pembroke and beautiful Barafundle Bay, which holds the secrets of Margaret's deceased mother's past. Which leads them to solve the mystery of Margaret's father, which has dogged her since childhood.Margaret moves to Syria to be with Ali and her newfound father. Their lives are idyllic; they make new friends, and 'live for today' has a different meaning.Then the Syrian Civil War erupts. Unlike most of their friends that flee from the war, Ali and Margaret decide to stay and help those in need. Margaret volunteers at the hospital and Ali joins the 'White Helmets'.They witness the horrific destruction of Aleppo and the terrorising of trapped citizens during the indiscriminate bombing by it's own government and allies. 'Live For Today' is all they can do.

Since Raffles discovered the secret of the Antique shop in book one, he has been waiting impatiently for his next adventure. On one cold wintery day, Raffles, Sunny and Grandpa fall into a land of dark, forgotten secrets. Through a labyrinth of sandy tunnels, guarded by hairy monsters and deceitful strangers, the three adventurers struggle to escape the Tomb of the Lost World. Will the contents of a scruffy book found in the dusty antique shop help them solve the ancient riddles that guide their way? The wisdom of an old man, the agility of a monkey and the loyalty of a dog make this an exciting read. Adults and children will be captivated by this wonderful story.

Pablo has a BIG problem. He's AFRAID of feeling trapped. He fears getting a panic attack in open or enclosed spaces or crowds, such as at an outdoor market or the movies. Pablo worries he won't be able to escape or get help if he gets too panicky. His good friend Ollie Owl has an idea. Pablo can overcome his fear by setting a goal. Taking several small steps toward that goal will help him achieve it. Wanting to attend the Mega Rock Concert, Pablo agrees. As the steps become more difficult, Pablo has to gather more and more courage to accomplish each one. Can Pablo achieve each step and overcome his fear even though sometimes his heart pounds and his wings tremble? Through storytelling, Dr. Madeleine Vieira's I'M AFRAID Anxiety Disorder Series teaches children to manage their anxiety symptoms. This book focuses on Panic Disorder with Agoraphobia, and includes an About Anxiety page along with a Coping Strategies page and a Stepladder page. Parents and mental health professionals will appreciate this series aimed at relieving children's anxiety symptoms. www.DrMadeleineVieira.com

A young girl searches for her parents, who left her at three years old, for reasons unknown to her. Brought up by various relatives, she decides on a quest to find them, so following various clues, her search takes her from Russia to Jazz Age New York.Set against the 1920s, the young woman now in her twenties, her search concluded and her parents found, settles into New York life with her new found friends. Her life is enriched by all she meets, and the experiences she has, including the Wedding of Mary and Robert, and the meeting and 'walking out' with one of the rising stars of the New York Yankees baseball team.A most enjoyable life marred only by the intervention of the Bureau of Investigation, constantly checking her papers, in their search for what, she is not really sure.A story resolved, or is it?

Why is Andy scared of stepping stones? Why can't Andy concentrate at school? Why doesn't Andy join in with the other children? Why does Andy keep making involuntary promises to perform mundane actions? Why is Andy fat? Do photographs show, between unrelated people, genetic links independent of matter?Here is a book about unorthodox persuasions, unexpected inhibitions, and the idea that matter may transcend physical limitations.

A collection of five stories that will have you captivated from start to end.'Yuri' is a powerful compelling war story set in February 1921, with a Ukranian man fighting with the Georgians against the Russians, and about this man and his families fights for freedom against the Russian's and the cruelty of the NKVD's. The story is of love that has a brutal ending that will keep you gripped throughout.'Fred, His Nibs and the Odd One' is filled with rib-tickling humour that you won't want to put down, its an imaginative masterpiece.'Toppy' is a fantasy about life on different planets, that all have danger for the inhabitants, and dangers on the way to find a habitable planet for a happy ever after.

StoryFrames: supporting silent children in the classroom. How does a teacher support a child who has recently arrived at school, speaking another language, and who remains completely silent at school for weeks or months, not participating in class and not even playing with other children? The child's parents often report that the child speaks and plays normally at home, with their family and with other children who speak the child's language. These children, undergoing the "Silent Period", are usually children who have relocated from another country, either voluntarily or as refugees or migrants,. For a variety of reasons, these children do not have the resilience needed to cope with the many changes and anxieties they have experienced. The losses for these children are more than the loss of familiar faces, places and conversations; the loss of their home language is experienced as a loss of the self they had known before the relocation. The psychoanalytic theories of Colette Granger provide a way to understand the experiences of these migrant children. The StoryFrames book sets out an easy-to-follow, low-cost method of supporting these children, enabling them to emerge from their silence, and to play with other children. The book is written by a speech and language therapist, but any teacher, social worker or volunteer, who is experienced in working with young children, can run this programme. The methodology of this programme is grounded in the developmental theories of Winnicott and Vygotsky and as such it stresses the nature and quality of the teacher/child relationship which is at the core of this kind of work. The book explores the feelings not only of the child in this situation, but also of the teacher working with such a child; such a teacher must deal with their own anxieties about what the child is experiencing, and about whether they, as the teacher who is expected to solve these problems, could be doing something different. The StoryFrames method is not only for second language learners. It has been successfully used with children who have a wide range of communication disabilities. Children with Developmental Language Disorder, children who stutter, children with intellectual disabilities and Highly Sensitive Children have all benefited from the use of this programme, which uses narrative and pretend play to help the child to develop linguistic and cognitive skills, as well as to have the confidence needed to communicate with others, in spite of the difficulties. This book is an invaluable source of information for anyone wanting to understand the nature of the teacher or speech therapist's relationship with children with communication difficulties, and should be essential reading for trainee speech and language therapists, as well as for teachers training in early years education.

Independent. Divorced. Stuck. Aurora Beltrame's life is about to change without her permission. When the past brings both love and pain into her life in the form of her favourite rock band, how far will her ideality become her reality?A chance meeting with Oliver, the lead singer of Morpheme, throws them together. Neither aware of the impact this will have on their lives. Their attraction to each other becomes all-consuming, but is there more to their relationship than either of them will admit? Is this work or pleasure? As Aurora is introduced to a world of rock band politics, money and egos, her own career rockets and soon it is her success that brings a shift in their relationship. Then the buried, forgotten, ignored rise up to threaten Aurora's life. Harry, her best friend at college, only a trapped memory fighting to be free, but Aurora is too scared to face the reality to let go. And David, her ex-husband, who wants to reprise his role, making all the old promises, only for Aurora to stand strong against him. So, he resorts to Plan B. Aurora has no choice but to deal with the past to save her future, but is it too late to save her relationship with Oliver? Has the ideality been severed?

The book, Prayer Rain is about the holy sites in The Holy Land for Christian pilgrims. It is a well researched and an invaluable resource that will help the reader understand every holy site mentioned in it. This book will assist you to pray "point of contact" prayers at the holy site(s) of your choice while in The Holy Land. Alternatively, you can use this book for a personal knowledge, as one of your devotional materials, or for your Retreat wherever you choose. Each section of the book discusses a holy site with lots of prayer points provided as inspired by the Holy Spirit. Included in this book are:The Triumphal Entry story, the spontaneous reaction of the public at that time, the peculiarities and the Messiaship of Jesus Christ. You can read about Mount Carmel where fearless Elijah confronted King Ahab and Baal prophets and see how the challenge was won when fire fell from heaven. And unravel the relevance of the heavy rain that ended the drought. Prayer Rain reveals what really happened at the Place of Ascension, wars and the rumours of war as predicted by Jesus and His lamentation over Jerusalem and its fulfilment have also been discussed.Learn about Jesus' place of prayer called Gethsemane which became the venue for His arrest and the consequent betrayal, walk into the Garden and see some of the reputed Olive trees since Jesus' time alive till today. Have your questions answered about Mount Sinai and discover whether it is the same as Mount Zion as discussed in Prayer Rain. Further, discover the significance of the Upper Room and the three events that make it different and fundamental amongst all the holy sites. Read about how God kept the account of the suffering of one man at a place called The Pools at Bethesda. Unlock the mystery behind the multiplication of the loaves and fishes, (Tabgha Mensa Christi), and how Jesus changed water to sweet wine at Cana's wedding.In the book, Prayer Rain, be ready for the revelation about the power of the unification among two important Old Testament servants of God- Moses, Elijah and Jesus Christ who held their meeting on Mount Tabor, and learn about the significance of the Transfiguration. Jesus as the Resurrection and Life raises His friend from death at Bethany after four days and later He (Jesus) made His own tomb empty when He rose again and ascended to heaven, and many more.

SCRAPS, the full title being Scientific Charles Recalls a Poetic Stevenson, written by Charles Alexander Stevenson, was an idea the author had recalling and correcting some impressions of his cousin Robert Louis Stevenson and of life in Edinburgh and the Scottish Borders, in the 19th century.Much has been published about RLS as a writer, however here we have a first hand account from his cousin, of the young man, his family, within the context of the environment in which he was brought up. Charles Stevenson provides an intimate and authentic description of this Scottish writer in his early years before he became famous.In the latter part of his life, Charles Stevenson, despite his failing health, remained determined that the manuscript of his compiled recollections should be completed as a published book.With the help of his daughter, May (Evelyn Mary Yeoman), he was able to dictate his thoughts, which she would transcribe each day prior to his corrections and amendments. The process ended on Charles' death in 1950 and it is only now that this project has finally come to fruition.

It's 1973 and The Rocky Horror Show is about to be launched onto an unsuspecting world for the first time. Martin Fitzgibbon was the young drummer recruited specifically to play an integral part in the show's success. Here, for the first time, Martin gives his unique insight into how the show and its participants became an overnight success and created a cultural phenomenon which fifty years on still reverberates around the world.But there was a life before and after "Rocky" too, which although not straightforward, was overwhelmingly one of fun, laughter and surprises. Behind The Curtain is a tale of contrasting worlds. Of optimism and resilience when dealing with the challenges of life. The authors intention is to take you into that world and leave you with a smile.