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To discover what is true about ourselves, we often have to take a quest and undergo initiations that test us to the core. In this Celtic Heroine’s journey, a young modern-day woman, through a series of mystical events, realizes that she was a Lady of the Lake in a previous life. Believing she is a normal person just like any other, Nina has no idea of the mysteries that await her in Britain. She was, as it turns out, fifth century Nimue, the one responsible for sealing Merlin up in a tree until the hour of his return.

I want every child to know how special they are. This story shows children and their family members celebrating the child’s unique features. This book will teach children about family members while they learn to appreciate their individual uniqueness.

A woman who is always happy feels like something is missing from her life. Now she just has to determine what that is. When the woman sees a balloon, she decides to try stripes. When that doesn’t work and she sees checkers on the floor, she goes shopping again. But when that effort fails, the woman suddenly stumbles upon a box with puppies. Now all she has to do is decide if a tiny furry creature full of unconditional love is exactly what has been missing from her life all along.

"Something’s happening. Everything looks different. The books on the shelves, the letters, they seem to be talking to me!” These were Duane’s words when he realized that something was happening in his life. He could read the words on the spines of the books as he entered the library where he was taught reading. He said, “I started to see things differently. Before, when I looked at the books on the shelves, the letters looked like a bunch of scrambled letters.

Six-year-old Connie Stuart-Anderson has recently moved to a town in upstate New York from New York City. Although she is going to miss her grandparents terribly, her mom has promised her a dog now that they have moved into a house with a big backyard. As she makes friends with Pam, a girl next door who is the very same age, Connie can hardly wait for her dream to come true.

Fat Cat and Chickadee with Olivia Owl is a short rhyming audiobook. Olivia Owl watches as a fat cat and a chickadee develop a relationship of love and kindness. She thinks, “Fat Cat and Chickadee? What an unlikely pair”. Chickadee falls out of her nest and lands in Fat Cat’s hair. It’s a heartwarming story about an old, fat cat who helps a baby chickadee fly. The fat cat, who was somewhat of a weakling when he was just a kitten, was helped by the chickadee’s mother and will never forget her love and kindness.

The lost and nearly forgotten years of 1950s childhood can be experienced as the author cleverly immerses you into their world. This is a real treat for any listener, young or old, who fancies a bit of time travel back to when kids could literally be kids. Laura McBean lives in the middle cottage of three with her brother Johnny and her mum, on the edge of Stokey's Woods. Laura was quite a mischievous girl when she was growing up, and that is how she got the nickname of Laura McNaughty.

An elegant saga with storylines across eras and family generations, set with geographical precision in both modern and Roman Portugal. A heartwarming tale of love, tragedy, loss, success, friendships, mystery, and love rediscovered for Paulo, the urbane successful architect of modern Portugal. Travel around the cities and towns, vineyards and Atlantic littoral landscapes of Portugal with Paulo and his friends and discover the magical history, culture, cuisine, and enology of this both ancient and modern country.

At school, Funny Jimmy is always happy that he is funny and can make his friends laugh. Then, Funny Jimmy thinks that he could be a great clown. Does he make it in the circus? Let’s find out as we get ready to jump into Funny Jimmy’s world and have some fun!

Darfur, Sudan. 2009. Two doctors employed by NGOs stumble across a strange metallic cylinder, which has been embedded for perhaps millions of years in desert rock. Mystified by the object, they gather four of the world’s leading experts in science and technology a computer scientist, a physicist, a biochemist, and a genetic researcher and head to London to study it thoroughly. The six have barely begun running tests on the cylinder, when they suddenly disappear telling family members not to go looking for them.

Offering practical tips and working solutions to natural hair obstacles, Naturally Motivated Lady shares personal experiences to help you avoid unnecessary mistakes. She also shares how to choose between eight different ways of starting and growing healthy locs.

Laura's brother, Johnny, and his pals have great fun clearing the local tidal pool of some unwelcome visitors; and Laura gets to grips with some strange "goings-on" while camping with her friends on an Island just a few miles off the coast from her favourite beach. Could the unexplained events on the island be linked to the arrival of two mysterious birdwatchers in Stokey's Woods? Strangers in the Woods is the second book in the Laura McNaughty Adventures series for kids, teenagers and grown-ups alike.

Autumn and DeWinter Leaf have been listening and taking notes about the events in the case of Lilly and her friends in Drizzle Forest. By paying close attention to detail and keeping out of the way of Snake Skin’s tail, they have been able to bring you the actual events as they occurred. If you found this true tail of fiction intriguing, please tell all the buds you know about Lilly the leaf for all seasons, so they can share in the adventure.

Alyra is a thief desperately trying to survive in the slums of Lower Kryston. Every day is a constant struggle for survival, but no one will trust her because of her Thief Mark. After she ends up in prison, Alyra meets a mysterious stranger who soon changes her life. Makai protects her and together, they pull off a few scams that earn them a bit of money.

The Station by Ileana Ramos is a story of a young woman’s journey toward spiritual enlightenment. The traveler is Lily, who is desperately in search of self-development and a closer relationship with God. When she arrives at the train station, Lily does not know where to go. She is unhappy with her life and thirsty for the peace of God’s spirit. Along her journey, she will meet many characters, both good and evil, and will be gently guided by the Spirit toward her final destination. Lily’s journey awakens her to many new thoughts, ideas, concepts, and actions.

Are you having difficulties in getting your kids to bed? Have you tried different ways to get them to sleep but nothing works? Do they ask for new bedtime stories before going to sleep? Are you looking for a funny book to inspire the imagination and awareness of your child? In the magic world of fairy tales live ogres and princesses, pigs and children, kings and wizards, mice and ants, witches and giants, the Green Mother Fairy with many fairy friends, cicadas, ants, whales, grandmothers, affectionate mothers and fathers, Mordillo and many others fantastic characters.

Are you willing to let your children discover how to listen to stories that will teach them important morals and values? Are your kids interested in great stories? Are you having trouble getting your kids to bed? In the magical world of the Magic Wood, the magical fairies live with many fairy friends and beautiful elves, eager to learn the art of life, along with many other curious characters. Stories for babies and toddlers that will turn bedtime into a magical moment!

Wonderful bedtime stories for babies and toddlers that will turn bedtime into a magical time! Each story is interesting, and through fun and imagination, it can give important lessons to your children. They range from totally unpublished fairy tales to well-known ones by La Fontaine, Aesop, Perrault, the Brothers Grimm, Leonardo da Vinci, and many others.

Wonderful bedtime stories for babies and toddlers that will turn bedtime into a magical time! Each story is interesting, and through fun and imagination, it can give important lessons to your children. They range from totally unpublished fairy tales to well-known ones by La Fontaine, Aesop, Perrault, the Brothers Grimm, Leonardo da Vinci, and many others.

Laura McBean lives in the middle cottage of three with her brother Johnny and her mum on the edge of Stokey's Woods. Laura was quite a mischievous girl when she was growing up, and that is how she got the nickname of Laura McNaughty. She doesn't get into as much mischief now because she is that little bit older; but if she finds out that someone has been cruel to animals then that person, whoever he or she maybe, will have Laura and her friends to contend with.