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Grindelwinde is a cranky old man. At war with nature, and the world at large, he is completely fed up with all the rowdy boys who play in the wood next door. Grindelwinde decides to teach them a lesson and has all the trees cut down. What follows is a peculiar series of events, in which nature gets its own...with delightful, magical consequences.

While February 1971 saw Apollo 14 landing on the Moon, The New York Times began to publish the Pentagon Papers. The confidence in the dollar was being eroded, and alarm bells were ringing in London. At the same time, George Fitzherbert, Crown agent, unexpectedly disappeared. Nearly four decades later, his grandson Harper Nash is approached by two strangers, who claim to have known his grandfather under the assumed name of David Martin.

In late 19th-century British India, the Swordsman is called to duty. His mission: battle a deadly and cunning enemy. At stake are India’s cultural heritage and the fight for its independence. Against the backdrop of the third-highest mountain in the world, Kanchenjunga, The Early Years chronicles the transformative journey of a sheltered boy of unknown origin becoming the formidable Swordsman who wields his sword against General Dier, a mass murderer. Follow the epic journey as the Swordsman and a nation are put to the ultimate test and pushed to their breaking point.

Does God exist? If yes, then why can't we see Him? If we can't see Him then how can we be sure of His existence? If God exists, then why did He create the universe, and what is the purpose and goal of my life? If God is all powerful, then how can we have free will? If we don't have free will, then how can He hold us responsible for our actions? There is so much suffering and evil in this world that a merciful and powerful God seems improbable. These and many other similar questions cross our minds at least at some point in our life.

On Christmas Eve, 1940, as air-raid sirens wail across London, young Henry Richards runs into danger instead of away from it. His brave act saves many lives, and earns him the name “The Boy Who Saved Christmas.” But when his father goes missing in war-torn France, Henry’s courage is tested once more. With his friend Luc by his side, he crosses the English Channel on a daring rescue mission, facing danger, hope, and the power of family love during wartime.

Spid the Spider has often dreamed of owning a smart, shiny, loud Darley Havidson motorbike. But what Spid wants isn’t always what’s best for him–especially when it leads to him making big decisions too quickly. After all, if something seems too good to be true, could that be because it is? With plenty of surprises under the saddle, Spid finds himself zooming into a hilarious misadventure full of U-turns, bumps, and life lessons.

Don't Forget to Flush is John Eaton's second collection of humorous verse. It is an eclectic collection of poems that will make you laugh, ponder, and perhaps rethink your worldview—all from the comfort of the "small room."

You may have spent years saving for retirement, but have you thought of the best way to use the money you saved? Income taxes are often overlooked but can be a major retirement expense—even the biggest expense for many retirees who have large 401(k) or IRA account balances or pensions. The good news is that you can slash income taxes owed by creating a withdrawal strategy for your IRA, 401(k), and other accounts that maximizes the use of low tax brackets.

You’re going on a journey within your powerful mind! You’ll meet three superpowered Brainheimers named Boss Breezy, Detective Dread, and Mayor Metaman. In the city of Brainheim, all thoughts coexist in harmony until an army of empty souls attacks them. To maintain the balance of Brainheim, the Brainheimers must cooperate! The story is based on a metacognitive model of the mind, showing how metacognitions guide thinking and attention.

Spid decides to spend a day fly fishing with his friends, but the ferry isn’t running because of bad weather. So when a kindly stranger offers them a free ride on his big ship, Spid’s delighted. However, nothing is as it seems. And as a fog rolls in across the sea, Spid and the gang find themselves in very deep water …

This fifteenth Spid the Spider adventure will inspire children, especially budding bakers and entrepreneurs everywhere.

Spid hopes to make lots of money having been gifted some magic seeds by his friend Marvin the mole. However, while he toils night and day to nurture the seeds, nothing goes to plan. An old man’s forecast also rings in Spid’s ears, and in the end, he learns a valuable lesson.

Alex and Leah are a couple fresh out of college and both have an interest in having their own farm. They inherit land to get started but need to do a lot of work and ask for a little help from others to get their dream farm up and running.

It’s Easter time. Spid is excited about chocolate eggs and a very special cake – until he notices that carrots and lettuces are vanishing from his vegetable patch. How could they just disappear? Is there a vegetable thief at work? As he investigates, Spid must be as clever as Cleverley Evaleigh to solve the mystery. But can you solve the mystery before Spid in this fun Easter book for kids?

In this winter-warming Spid the Spider adventure, Spid and friends visit the Highlands. It is a very long way from Spider Webdon to Glenthistle. But after reading about King Robert the Spid of Glenthistle in a history book, Spid decides to visit his cousin, Hamish McSpid, who lives there. However, Spid and his friends have hardly arrived when strange things begin to happen. Of course, the fearsome monster of Loch Monroe is nothing more than a legendary beast … Or is it …?