It is the first day of the summer holidays and Jack, Julie and their dog, Dexter, have arrived at their family cottage in Ireland. The children are overtaken by an extraordinary series of events while looking for Dexter in an old derelict hut at the bottom of their garden and are plunged into a breath taking adventure full of twists and turns and danger as they team up with their Grandpa in the search for the secrets within the mysterious Bellrock Castle.This is an old fashioned children's adventure story straight out of the Famous Five mould, with a clever twist that brings it bang up to date for the present day reader. Breathtakingly exciting and fast paced, with surprises and cliff hangers at the end of each chapter, the action never lets up as the characters race against time to discover the hidden meaning behind the Legend of Bellrock Castle.
Ralph Cobden's refusal at the age of eighteen to take over the family farm has disastrous effects and leaves him with a burden of guilt. By his early thirties he suffers a series of losses that destroy his mental well¿being. Grief results in eccentric and potentially self¿destructive behaviour. Professional help and the loving support of close friends are needed for him to survive. The result is an uplifting story of triumph over grief.
Established in 1893, Bulawayo is Zimbabwe's second largest city. it takes its name from the precolonial Ndebele settlement of Kobuluwayo which was captured by the forces of Cecil John Rhodes. Profusely illustrated, this book provides a general discussion of the historical development of the town and its various communities, and then goes on to discuss the unique structural features of the inner city area of Bulawayo. Street by street the buildings and monuments, past and present, are discussed together with dates, architects, developers and owners/tenants where these are known. The book aims to provide a historical snapshot of the evolution of the cityscape of Bulawayo from its African colonial roots to post independence developments up to 2023.
Abandoned by his mother and ignored by his father, little Sean had the toughest start to life. When his adoptive family come to his rescue, they see Sean in the corner of the orphanage, eyes wide, small and alone, like a little homeless bear.Now, Sean is retiring from the army, ready to put devastation and danger behind him. Little does he know the worst times are yet to come: Hardship, violence and - once again - homelessness are ready to shadow his path. If anything can overcome all these challenges, perhaps it's love. As well as the tried-and-true love of his family, a new love is in the wings. An electrifying soul connection with a fascinating and beautiful woman. The flames of passion are alight - but is fiercely independent Sean his own worst enemy?Brimming with colourful characters and twists and turns, this is an emotional journey back home, and a lesson on the enduring force of love.
Roland Morant's book on the medieval monastic buildings of Lincolnshire fills a significant gap in books about the surviving monastic buildings in Lincolnshire and includes information relating to all parts of the county in a single volume. It is illustrated with numerous photographs, illustrations, maps and site-plans together with a glossary of architectural terms.Abbeys and Priories of Lincolnshire Past and Present will appeal to the enthusiastic general reader who enjoys visiting and reading about places of historical interest. It will also be of interest to students of history including those pursuing an interest in their own local history.
You Think We're Alone? gives the reader an in-depth insight into the internal journey of Clive Birch towards his unfolding spiritual consciousness charting his early years and through to adulthood. The narrative then switches to the psychic and spiritual travels undertaken by Clive utilising his developed skills in dealing with the adventures that unfolded. In the third part of You Think We're Alone? different paths of energy work are outlined coupled with stunning magical stories for the interest of the reader.
It's not every day that your father presents you with a tumbledown building and the funds to convert it into a hotel. It's not every day, either, that you learn his financial empire was built on theft.In this warm romantic story young entrepreneur Tom Hammond takes on the challenge but the struggle to survive and succeed in a small town community threatens to defeat him when major setbacks arise from his dysfunctional family. The experience affects his health and forces fundamental changes in his personal relationship.
Three short stories in which Mi Na takes a spiritual journey, Nasu learns the art of acting and Sami faces up to his demons.'A worn soul swept the restaurant floor at the end of the day. This activity consumed every last sinew of Mi Na's body. He dashed about the space, back and forth, until it was spotless and then he mopped with greater will still.'
Crosville is the story of the Crosville Motor Company and the Leyland Tiger buses they operated in the post world war II period. As with many other operators nationwide Crosville Motor Services based in Chester faced difficulties in re-establishing both stage carriage and private hire bus and coach services in the early years following the second world war. The need to support a weakened economy by exporting goods meant the supply of new vehicles was limited, while existing fleets had suffered through the war years because of a lack of spares, skilled personnel to fit them, and general maintenance. At the same time, the general public needed to see not only local but long distance travel re-established. The latter, in terms of holiday travel, was particularly important to Crosville, who in pre-war times had built up a network of services in the Merseyside and North Wales areas, with a special need to provide transport along the North Wales coast. The many resorts there were now beginning to re-establish their status as holiday centres required holiday makers to be transported to them. In order to fulfil that need Crosville took delivery in 1949/50 of 35 single deck buses, classed as dual-purpose (bus/coach) vehicles.Government intervention had redirected these 35 Leyland Tiger PS1/1 vehicles (originally ordered by Midland General) to Crosville to assist with their vehicle shortage. They were Leyland's first post-war design, but because of nationalisation which occurred in the transport industry at the time of their delivery they would eventually become non-standard in the Crosville fleet. Crosville shows how political decisions enforced changes to the organisation of public transport and vehicle design and the book will appeal to anyone interested in vintage motor vehicles and the history of transport in the United Kingdom.
Zoe was a zebra who lived in Africa. Her best friends were Harry the hippopotamus and Jeanie the giraffe. She loved being with her friends - splashing about in the river and playing hide and seek in the long grass.One morning Zoe woke up and knew something was wrong - she looked all around her - everything seemed normal. Then she looked at her reflection in the river.
Poppy P discovers how positive thoughts about a difficult situation bring rewards. Growing up is a confusing time, it always has been. We're in increasingly politicised times which permeate from the earliest experience of the world through to our later years.Poppy P's story acknowledges the confusion which can be felt by all children and encourages them to question the input to their senses, process it, perceive it and in turn react to it how they want.Freedom of thought is the epitome of a healthy mind, it is dangerous to be told 'facts' at such a young age and have these, sometimes, conflicting with a child's own feelings. By having one's own perspective, it promotes transparent conversation with family and peers and as we know, it helps to talk. One of the biggest solutions for some people struggling with mental health is to discuss feelings. Poppy P will allow children to question the world around them in a positive way.
The author has taken a wry look at his life and has come to the conclusion that it's been an interesting one, and at the same time has surprised himself in the process at how long a life it's actually been! According to Me chronicles John Craddock's seven eventful decades on the planet, from hippy-bus globetrotting to the highs and lows of business.As he steps into septuagenarian territory, John looks back at what shaped him - love, loss, music, nature, travel, hardships and friendships. He does so with unflinching honesty, a witty glint in the eye, and yes, the occasional grumpy-old-man growl.An absorbing tale of a life well lived which will appeal to both those who know John and those who will come to know him through his words.
A travelogue of lived experiences of the natural world, before and during the pandemic, comprising memoir extracts, stories, and poems. It is a book for anyone interested in communing with nature and a penchant for the arts.
A collection of poems to help us recognise and celebrate the wonder of nature, humanity, relationships, hope and the sacredness of life.
A short history of Widnes RLFC
A description of family life from the mid Victorian period to the emancipation of women. The story is told in the context of wider national events that were changing British society.
Atlantis: As Below So Above, A Spiritual Odyssey is a remarkable example of the knowledge that can be accessed whilst in a deep meditative state. It contains several startling revelations.
An abridged of Marcel Proust's literary classic Remembrance Of Things Past with a new translation of Time Regained by the editor.
A murder mystery set in a fictional village near Reading in the south of England.
A young woman survives a brutal series of events during World War II and finds herself responsible for a young orphan boy.
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