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The West Country provides the main source of inspiration for Arthur Gordon's poems, and he conveys his love for the West Country in a way that is both interesting and thoughtful. Other poems have a Scottish flavour, reflecting Arthur's childhood in Scotland. And the collection as a whole is shot through with a vein of quiet humour.

The Princess of the Sea tells the story of Miranda, a beautiful mermaid who lives in a cave at the bottom of the Mewstone, a large outcrop of rock just off the south coast of Devon, and of her adventures with her friends. The characters are fictitious, but the locations are real. The author combines fantasy with fiction to create a magical story.

This is the second book in the Princess of the Sea series, about the adventures of Miranda, the mermaid, and her friends. Captain James Sylvester Pendragon, a notorious buccaneer from Penzance, is cast adrift in an open boat in the choppy waters of the English Channel. Luckily, help is at hand when Miranda swims to their rescue.

The Adventures of Neptune tells the story of Neptune, a mighty dolphin, who lives in the sea on the English Riviera on the south coast of Devon. The story tells of his adventures with his friends, Dolly and Devon, a dolphin mother and her calf, and the charismatic pirate Captain James Sylvester Pendragon of Penzance. The tale also has a special guest: the Princess of the Sea, Miranda, a beautiful mermaid. Readers may recognise some characters from Arthur Gordon's other books. Eventually, as readers will discover, Neptune has a brief encounter. Is this the beginning of romance for our hero, Neptune? The characters are fictious, however, the locations described are real. The author combines fantasy with fiction to create a magical story.

This is the enchanting story of a little girl called Wendy who lives on a farm on Dartmoor in Devon. On a winter's day she meets Pegasus, a mythical white horse with wings. Soon they become friends and the story unfolds of their adventures together.Wendy and Pegasus and the other characters in the book are fictitious. However, the locations described are real places in Devon. Widecombe in the Moor is a small village on Dartmoor and Fairy Cove is a beautiful cove near Paignton in Devon.

Norman Vincent Peale, Minister to Millions: A Biography by Arthur Gordon is a comprehensive account of the life and work of one of the most influential religious figures of the 20th century. Norman Vincent Peale was a minister, author, and motivational speaker who helped millions of people find hope and inspiration through his teachings.The book traces Peale's life from his humble beginnings in Ohio to his rise as a prominent religious leader in New York City. It explores his early years as a struggling pastor, his discovery of the power of positive thinking, and the development of his signature philosophy of ""practical Christianity.""Gordon delves into Peale's personal life, including his marriage to Ruth Stafford, who was instrumental in his success, and his close friendships with prominent figures such as Dwight D. Eisenhower and Richard Nixon. The book also examines the controversies that surrounded Peale, including his criticism of psychiatry and his association with the Republican Party.Throughout the book, Gordon provides insights into Peale's teachings and the impact they had on his followers. He also explores the enduring legacy of Peale's work, including the founding of the Positive Thinking Foundation and the establishment of the Guideposts magazine.Overall, Norman Vincent Peale, Minister to Millions offers a fascinating look at the life and work of a man who helped shape the spiritual and cultural landscape of America.This is a new release of the original 1958 edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.