Editorial: Hamad Bin Khalifa University Press
If you could be anything you wanted, what would you be? Join in on this delightfully rhyming dialogue between two young sisters and their animal friends in a bright, imaginary world as they explore all the different possibilities!
A heart-warming new story from Emma Chichester Clark celebrating 25 years of beloved characters Lily and Blue Kangaroo. Blue Kangaroo has gone everywhere with Lily for as long as they can both remember. So when Lily and her friends are planning their very first sleepover, Lily is so excited for a new adventure with her beloved Blue Kangaroo! But when she hears her friends saying they’re too old for stuffed toys, Lily knows she won’t be able to take Blue Kangaroo with her. How will she last a night without him? Luckily Blue Kangaroo knows just what to do… Celebrating 25 years of Blue Kangaroo, heralded author Emma Chichester Clark brings her classic gentleness and charm to this brilliant new story in the return to her much-loved characters, Lily and Blue Kangaroo. Emma Chichester Clark's new children's fiction is a heart-warming narrative that explores the power of imagination and the social themes that shape children's daily lives. The story of Lily and Blue Kangaroo is a top pick for kids, offering a unique perspective on the experiences and activities of growing up. For fans of Angela Mcallister (A Bedtime Full of Stories), Chris Van Dusen (Franklin Endicott and the Third Key), Kallie George (Heartwood Hotel), Jane Chapman (Is it Christmas Yet?), and Jim Field (Oi Dinosaurs!). HarperCollins Children's 2023Ver libro
My writing enables me to reach beyond the limitations of my Multiple Sclerosis. I have suffered this illness for over thirty years, having many relapses during that time. But when I write I am transported from the mundane into the realms of delight and wonder be it poetry or novel, I’m far too busy to be ill. Please read and enjoy!Ver libro
A thrilling tale of the Devil's final ride between the darkness and dawn, watching as mankind falls victim to the curse of progress and speed, rejecting all peace and silence, all reflection and godliness. As he goes, he gathers phantoms and monsters, hell-bound victims and dark shadows, all the while telling the natural world to rejoice, for it will soon be free of the curse of Man.Written in 1910, this Christian tome is as relevant today as it was a century ago, as people fall victim to the next and fastest thing, falling away from God in the process. The devil's visceral delight in modernity is poetic and chilling "Come, ye pretenders to holiness—ye thieves of virtue, who give ‘charity’ to the poor with the right hand, and cheat your neighbour with the left! Come, all ye morphia-fed vampires and slaves to poison!—grasp at my wheels and cling!”Corelli lived in the spaces between. Even her birth is still shrouded in mystery, and was the grandest Romance and Christian writer of her era. She outsold Arthur Conan Doyle, H. G. Wells, and Rudyard Kipling put together. Critics hated her, calling her "the favourite of the common multitude", and she hated them in return. A favourite of Winston Churchill, Queen Victoria and William Gladstone. She was also a lesbian, with a her 'companion' of 40 years to whom she left her entire estate and is buried alongside her in a couples grave. Her friends included Mark Twain, Ouida, the Empress Frederick of Germany, and Alfred Tennyson, while her writing tried to reconcile Christianity with reincarnation and astral projection."a woman of deplorable talent who imagined that she was a genius, and was accepted as a genius by a public to whose commonplace sentimentalities and prejudices she gave a glamorous setting." - Grant Allen "the imagination of a Poe with the style of an Ouida and the mentality of a nursemaid." -James AgateVer libro
Louie is a fun loving dog with a nose for adventure.When his family takes him on his first ever camping trip to the lakeside he quickly becomes enamored with the many sites, smells and activities in and around the campground.It doesn't take long for a strange smell to lead Louie on a solo adventure where he will experience new activities and meet many different animals. But in his wonderings he looses his way and has to draw on all his courage and learnings to make his way back to his family.Ver libro
Exploring the often-overlooked relationship between alcohol and weight training, this insightful examination challenges the prevailing negative perception of alcohol within the fitness community. Delving into the nuanced effects of alcohol on various aspects crucial to bodybuilding and recreational weightlifting goals, this article offers a comprehensive analysis. Authored by a certified personal trainer accredited by the National Federation of Professional Trainers (accredited by the NCAA), certification number 45582, readers can expect a thorough exploration of how alcohol impacts performance, recovery, and overall fitness pursuits.Ver libro
Make This Christmas Truly Magical with Stories that Warm the Heart and Calm the Night Step into a world where Christmas dreams come alive under the glow of twinkling lights and every bedtime becomes a moment of wonder. 25 Magical Nights Before Christmas is a heartwarming collection of gentle stories crafted to bring calm, connection, and joy to families during the most enchanting time of the year. Perfect for children ages 4–12, these tales remind young hearts—and the grown-ups who read with them—that the true spirit of Christmas lives in kindness, courage, forgiveness, and love. From lost letters that find their way to Santa, to brave penguins who save Christmas, talking cookies who discover self-love, and forgotten toys who get a second chance, each story is filled with timeless lessons and magical imagery that make bedtime sparkle with meaning. In this beautifully written holiday collection, your child will:Rediscover the magic of giving and gratitude, through uplifting tales that inspire empathy and joy.Travel through snow-kissed adventures and cozy villages, where friendship, courage, and wonder shine brighter than any star.End each story with a “Star of the Night” reflection, a simple, heartfelt message that encourages family connection before sleep. Whether read together by the Christmas tree or whispered under soft blankets, 25 Magical Nights Before Christmas will become a cherished December tradition—one that fills your evenings with laughter, comfort, and the kind of magic that lasts far beyond the holiday season. ✨ Share the warmth. Create memories. Keep the light of Christmas glowing—one bedtime at a time.Ver libro
