Young Lucy Honeychurch leaves Edwardian England for a tour of Italy, where she becomes immersed in an exotic new environment full of unexpected possibilities. A Room With a View by E.M. Forster is an influential classic that follows Lucy as she encounters characters and events far outside her previous experience and must see through the clash of cultures and personalities to recognize both herself and whom she loves.
Two men, shaped by the demons of their past, find their lives inexplicably intertwined.Nicolas Michaud, the prodigy composer and pianist, grew up apart from the world. A mother who neglected him, and a father who never met him. But when he's suddenly orphaned, Nicolas is taken from his comfortable home and thrown into a life where no one understands him. Consumed by his desire to find the perfect musician for his Magnum Opus, he turns away from human relationships, and it turns him cold. Taking a job at the University in the United States, Nicolas is met with disappointment and regret.Until he meets Cedric Blum, a young chemical engineering student with a secret talent for music like Nicolas has never seen. But Cedric has his own past to overcome. With the help of an old friend, and new relationships, the pair begin their journey toward love, life, and the Magnum Opus.In the end, will Cedric's happy nature thaw Nicolas' icy exterior, or will Nicolas find himself consumed by his fear of love?
Andrew Scott: Moriarty on Sherlock and His Journey as an Actor, traces the life of a shy Dublin boy with a slight lisp who grew up to become a spellbindingly charismatic actor, fearless in his performances.As the quirky master criminal, Jim Moriarty, in the BBC's modern-day take on the iconic Sherlock Holmes, Ireland's Andrew Scott transformed a brief scene at the climax of the television show into the star-making role of his career. Fans, critics and colleagues lauded his portrayal, and Scott found himself with what he called, "the career I've always dreamed of."Andrew Scott worked steadily as an actor, but sometimes stubborn choices may have delayed and even derailed his momentum as he stayed true to his own feelings, even refusing the conventional wisdom that an actor shouldn't be openly gay if he wanted to get roles, by coming out publicly after Sherlock.The innovative, Andrew Scott: Moriarty on Sherlock and His Journey as an Actor, features never-before-seen information on Scott's pre- and post-Sherlock career, numerous photos, interviews with early co-stars, directors and playwrights and a timeline of original articles tracing Scott from the beginning of Sherlock and on, observing the actor of infinite versatility as he is coming to grips with fame, fandom, and international recognition.
Wet fly-fishing, as opposed to dry fly-fishing, is a mode of fly-fishing whereby the fly is dragged underwater to mimic submerged flies that are being dredged along with the flow of the water. This vintage book contains a detailed guide to this style of fishing, offering information on the construction of artificial flies, the best techniques to use, necessary equipment, seasonal considerations, which fish can be caught by this method, and much more. Contents include: "Introductory", "The Fishing of Burns with the Wet-fly", "The Fishing of 'Waters', i.e. Tributary, Streams, etc.", "Rivers and Stream Generally, which have been Fished by the Author", "Concerning Flies", etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with that in mind that we are republishing this volume now in a modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on the history of fishing.
Moving to a new place can be scary. You have to leave people and places that are familiar to you for the unknown. You may even feel you'll never make another friend-at least none as good as the ones you left behind. Now imagine you move to a place where they speak a different language and they have unfamiliar customs. How would that make you feel? Author E. M. Bradbury's Little Bird faces that problem. When she and her family move to a new tree near a pond, Little Bird wants nothing more than to make new friends, but the frogs that live in the pond are so different. Discover how Little Bird and the frogs-well, most of them-eventually become friends. It wasn't always easy, but they kept at it. Little Bird shows that animals that are different can be friends if they're willing to work hard at it and embrace their similarities. Just because you're different doesn't mean you can't be friends.
Are you a single parent? Does your child ask about why their other parent doesn't visit them? Is your ex-partner absent in your child/ren's life? If so, your child will enjoy reading this book about a young girl named Mary who is experiencing the issue of an absent father. In the story, her mother explains to her why her father is absent and what she can expect from him in the future. Though the answer may not be what Mary wants to hear, she has to learn to accept her situation.
Darkly is the Dark Lord of Ineget, a world where magic runs in the blood of its people, but the destiny of the Dark Lords begins on Earth. It begins with the death of Camelot, the end of magic and Merlin. It begins with the heartbreak of a mother and Mordred, knight of Camelot, who legend casts as it's villain. It begins at The Battle of Camlann.This small, limited-edition book is the first legend from Darkly: Legends of the Dark Lord. It is the first commercially available work by E.M. Areson. Mordred's birth was never planned. He was a child of magic gone wrong. The godson of Merlin, knight of Camelot, and heir to the throne, his crime was to the illegitimate child of a king and the need for history to assign a villain to Britain's greatest tragedy.This is the story of the death of Camelot and the end of Mordred's time on Earth.
This incredibly, large (over 377 pages) learning book will undeniably help your young child learn words in Spanish. This book was created for young children because they learn extremely well when they taught with real life pictures that they can associate an object with, picture word recognition. The Each Me, Teach Me Spanish Learning book will teach your child a range of Spanish words, for example, animals, bugs, sea creatures, shapes, numbers, emotions, colors, small phrases, weather, and many more (words will be in Spanish and in English). With The Each Me, Teach Me Spanish Learning book, children have the opportunity to read and learn another language, which gives them more possibilities in the future, since they will be able to grasp the Spanish language easier when taken in high school and in college, which in return can enhance their careers by having bilingual skills. Below are some factual scientific studies about learning another language as a young child: -Recent scientific studies suggest that children have a deeper ability to acquire and develop language skills than adults.-There is a critical period in human development, when children are able to pick up new words and sounds in an almost effortless manner, irrespective of their primary language.-Scientists believe that before the age of 10 is the best time to start learning a language, and that as people progress to adulthood it becomes increasingly difficult to absorb words in this manner.Academic Advantages-Scientists also believe that learning a language enhances children's cognitive development. This means that children who learn Spanish are likely to develop better critical thinking skills, as well as have more flexible and creative minds.-Learning Spanish could have a positive impact on your child's performance in all subjects at school.Enhanced Learning Abilities-Studying foreign languages has been shown to have a positive effect on mental development, particularly in young people, and an enhanced overall intellectual growth.-The Association of Departments of Foreign Languages states that studying other languages at a young age can improve math and critical thinking skills as well as strengthen the use and understanding of a child's native tongue.-Research even shows that students who continuously take foreign language courses score higher on standardized tests, like the SAT and ACT, with each additional year of study.Exposure to Other Cultures-Studying a foreign language early in life exposes children to other cultures-with different values, language patterns and ways of expressing themselves-in a way they never would have experienced had they not taken up the subject.Career Opportunities-Learning a foreign language at a young age gives students an advantage in becoming successful in their chosen careers later in life. Mastering a foreign language will also increase a candidate's chances in landing a desired job because she will be able to communicate with more people from other areas of the world, and corporations view this skill as a real asset.References-American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Language: Benefits of Being Bilingual-Center for Applied Linguistics: Research-Association of Departments of Foreign Languages: Why Learn Another Language? Ethnologue: Spanish-ELDR: Why is it Easier for Young Children to Learn a New Language-American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages: Cognitive Benefits of Language Learning-North County Times: Demand Grows for Spanish-speaking Employees-Omniglot: Spanish-Spanish Programs: Economic Benefits of Learning Spanish-Early Advantage: Brain Boost When Toddlers Learn Spanish
A murder that defies logic—and a killer on the loose.England, 1176. Aelred Barling, esteemed clerk to the justices of King Henry II, is dispatched from the royal court with his young assistant, Hugo Stanton, to investigate a brutal murder in a village outside York.The case appears straightforward. A suspect is under lock and key in the local prison, and the angry villagers are demanding swift justice. But when more bodies are discovered, certainty turns to doubt—and amid the chaos it becomes clear that nobody is above suspicion.Facing growing unrest in the village and the fury of the lord of the manor, Stanton and Barling find themselves drawn into a mystery that defies logic, pursuing a killer who evades capture at every turn.Can they solve the riddle of who is preying upon the villagers? And can they do it without becoming prey themselves?The perfect historical mystery series for fans of C.J. Sansom's Shardlake series and Ken Follett
In a world shrouded in darkness, a small group of unlikely heroes must rise to the challenge as sinister forces threaten to consume everything in their path. Max, Angelica, Charlie, Poppy, and Kane find themselves thrust into the heart of the conflict, struggling to navigate treacherous alliances and deadly betrayals. Saffron's insatiable greed threatens to tear apart everything they hold dear, and they must band together to thwart her sinister plans. However, Mathew and the Witchfinders are hot on their trail, making the odds seem insurmountable. In "Zach's Cross," the battle between light and darkness reaches its boiling point, with the fate of the world hanging in the balance. Will they be able to trust each other in the face of overwhelming adversity? Or will they fall victim to the insidious forces closing in around them? Prepare for a gripping tale of courage, betrayal, and the ultimate quest for power in a world on the brink of destruction.
This book was originally written for your children to help them deal with separation, divorce and the inevitable going back and forth between parents' homes. This book promotes kid's staying in the home and the parents' going back and forth. The director of multiple schools and the social worker in my hometown thought this was a great book for kids but an even better one for their parents. This is a book for parents', who so desperately DO not want their children to not feel the burden of their decisions.
We will one day trade in our tent for a building not made by hands. Think about the difference between a tent and a building. Tents are temporary and flimsy, easily torn, and meant to be replaced. A building is strong, built on a foundation, and not easily moved. Someday, we will give up our tent and replace it with a building made by God himself. That one fact tells us something important about death. It is from God. It is not made with hands, it is eternal, and it is heavenly, not earthly. But, thank God, it's not the last word. If you have a loved one who died in Christ, you will see them again. I want you to know that God is not finished. Death will not have the last word, for Jesus has conquered the grave. Because he rose we, too, shall rise. From faith, we take courage to live for Christ with reckless abandon, because death is not the end of our story. So, shine your light and let the whole world see we have a risen King.
