Böcker av Craig Jones

In January 2000, the ban on LGBTQ servicemen and women being in the British Armed Forces was finally lifted after a fierce battle at the European Court of Human Rights, by veterans who won freedoms for others that they were themselves denied.. To mark the event's 25th anniversary, this book shares the stories of LGBTQ Armed Forces veterans who have lived remarkable lives. Their stories are profoundly moving testaments to their loyalty, their courage on the battlefield, and their unswerving sense of right and wrong. This book celebrates the lives of servicemen and women who have stood tall and taken their place with pride and dignity in the fighting units of the Royal Navy, Royal Marines, Royal Air Force and the British Army. These are inspiring stories of people who created amazing careers in their service in the United Kingdom's Armed Forces, but so many of these careers would ultimately fall victim to the 'gay ban'.

Little Elf is supposed to be doing some important chores on Christmas Eve--including emptying Santa's sleigh, which is full of snow. However, Little Elf decides it would be more fun to play, instead. See how Little Elf and his reindeer friend Rowdy save the day after one of the stoves in Mrs. Claus's candy kitchen catches on fire! Little Elf appeals to readers of all ages. Young readers (and pre-readers) enjoy the magic of Christmas and the playfulness of the characters. Older readers will appreciate the humor of the drawings and the lesson of the story. The Adventures of Little Elf is in the same genre as Curious George, where a well-meaning but spunky young character can save the day through quick thinking and problem solving. Parents and Grandparents will enjoy the book as an entertainer and as a lap reader, for, as the story begins... 'This is a fun book. A happy book. > "I laughed so hard my stomach shook like a bowl full of jelly!" -Santa Claus "Little Elf was so funny I dropped my cookies!" -Mrs. Claus