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One Summer: Reflections and Recollections is an appealing and enjoyable anthology of short stories and interesting pieces. Unusually, each entertaining story and snippet has been inspired by a different episode of BBC1's The One Show from the long, hot summer of 2018.All of the stories are original and absorbing and a pleasure to read. They capture the essence of summer whilst simultaneously being thought-provoking and - often - unpredictable....

The longest ever journey across Antarctica. The only traverse, via The South Pole, of the greatest axis of the continent: Six men from six countries, 36 husky dogs, 220 days, near 4, 000 miles (6, 000 Kms) through winter, summer and into the following winter. Battling through ferocious winter storms, isolation, crevasses, the team endured constant blizzards, little communication with the outside world and dwindling supplies. This unprecedented...

The legend of the Black Dog of Bungay is known throughout East Anglia, and indeed much of the country, and abroad. It has appeared in many books, written from many angles - except one, until now. This simple but dramatic, and moving, fantasy for children, but also of interest to adults, tells what happens when a group of children are suddenly confronted by the fiercesome, apparently savage, animal who so terrorised the congregation in the town...

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The Farm on the Moors continues the story of the Curzon family that began in The House on Baxtergate. Lives, loves, lies and losses entwine in an enchanting web that spans twenty-five years.Set at the end of the Eighteenth Century in a beautiful ancient farmhouse on the North Yorkshire Moors, as well as in the prosperous town of Whitby, the story tells of whaling ships, polar bears, a nine-year courtship which takes place entirely in a cupboar...

Written for those who love and understand the hidden words and thoughts of poetry

As a young boy, David witnessed bulldozers obliterate a forest for a bypass. Decades later, he resolved to replace the annihilated trees with another wood. Starting from nothing, he set about the task. It was not easy, there was vastly more to woodland establishment than planting saplings.Writing informally, David recalls the triumphs and disasters of his undertaking. Success was hard-won and ultimately depended on an overlooked truth... Splen...

Springtime and the Easter Bunny Hunt takes the reader on a fun-filled adventure with Ludo, the black spaniel, and his friends. Beautifully illustrated, it is designed to be educational and engaging for children, whilst including subtle humour for adults.Teaching typical symbols of nature during a British springtime, it is intended to generate an interest in wildlife, gardens and the countryside and promote a desire to both explore and care for...

This self-help book is especially written for the parents of children with autism, but also children with other complicated learning dif¿culties.An experienced retired headteacher of an outstanding primary school would like to give the parents hope by showing them how they can achieve success for their child. The author has explained how the school guided these children, with their immensely varied autistic learning patterns and other dif¿cult...

This is the autobiography, or perhaps the public confessional, of the author. It will come as a complete shock to his family, friends and work colleagues who all think that they know him, but alas, they don't…His family certainly know nothing of his boxing and criminal underworld activities and if they did they wouldn't approve. His Fire Service colleagues know a little. And then there are the encounters with the opposite sex ...So the author,...

This short story for young children follows Tom in an underwater adventure where he comes across some friendly dolphins. The amount of plastic in the seas around where he lives has gotten so bad that the dolphins are getting tangled up. Tom hears their cries but can he rescue them? Does he use his magic pebble again? Find out by reading the second book in the Boy & the Pebble series.

Dangerous Cargo is a historic novella. In 1803 French émigrés fled to England, hoping to bring their possession with them. James McNair, a British naval officer, gets involved in the conflict between the émigrés and the Revolutionary Forces seeking to assassinate their opponents on British soil. The combat involves English High society and James risks his life and his lover in the struggle.There are 15 other short stories to engage the reader,...

A delightful collection of humorous poems all relating to birds, each one beautifully and amusingly illustrated by artist Pamela Leake. A "must" for any birdwatcher or twitcher with a sense of humour!

Notwithstanding births, a marriage and deaths, this is a powerful novel, holding reader interest. "Way Beyond The Mirage" is a fascinating, page turning tale of fantasy and romance, passionately bringing the strength of the characters' turmoil into vivid life. Samantha, affectionately known as Sam, and a London trained midwife, leaves behind the awesome Egyptian vacation of 1969 to unwittingly become energised into the year of 1106BC. It is he...

Out of the land of the setting sun come tales of fantasy…Beyond our world, beyond the western setting sun, lies a land of high jagged mountain peaks and tranquil rainbow-hued lush valleys. In the dark mountain areas lie ancient castles whose owners are masters to many a mythical dragon of past times. The inhabitants of these castles and lands know of the people living to the south of them whom they call 'Mortals'. 'Mortals' are not feared for ...

The Story of Magic Uncle tells the tale of an ordinary doctor who, after having been hit by a magical fireball, starts to develop magical powers. He uses these powers along with his magic pen and car to save children who have been trapped by a wicked king. His powers help him to battle fire-breathing dragons, huge bears and the evil king so that all the children can be returned safely back to their homes

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Come and join JOLLY QUICKLY THE JUMPING BEAN on his 2nd ADVENTURE that is into OUTER SPACE. Written by SUSAN LACEY, this is a colourful story picture book for young children and is brought alive by the illustrations of NICOLAS MILANO, with design by ADRIAN LACEY. This book has a uniquely special FOREWORD by DOCTOR WHO actress KATY MANNING. SUSAN is a UK Chilterns' AUTHOR, SONGWRITER and POET. THIS IS ONE SPACE ADVENTURE NOT TO BE MISSED. Don't...

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Queen Elizabeth I commanded that Arbella Stuart was kept a virtual prisoner for most of her life because she had a claim to the Tudor throne. As granddaughter of the wealthy and formidable Bess of Hardwick, Arbella's life was one of pampered privilege, but she was denied freedom and choice. In desperation, she decided to take matters into her own hands. She risked everything for her own desires and the consequences were devastating. What was t...