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- Blood & Treasure by Anthony Nixon
A hundred years after they first came under Julius Caesar, the Roman legions again set foot on Britannia. Caudacus Commenticius and his fellow legionaries of the Second Augusta spearhead the invasion launched by the Emperor Claudius. All goes well at first, and a series of military victories soon subdues the islanders. Despite his defeat, the [...]
- Leopard on a Razor Wire by Michael Callender
This is the story of an adventurer, Michael Callender, who is of Scots/Irish descent and who lived for 40 years in the Republic of South Africa. His title is an apt description of an extraordinary land that is made up of a brilliant scenery, charismatic peoples, and an inheritance of savagery. The leopard is a [...]
- The Need by Ester Friedman
In the late 1930 as the Nazis’ grip of Germany and Austria tightened and their persecution of Jews intensified, many Jewish parents were desperate for their children, at least, to escape the terror that threatened them all. The organised exodus of children ‘the Kindertransport’ did indeed save many lives. It did not occur to Ester [...]
- How to Keep Your Child out of Special Education by Ann Greenberg
Is your child struggling academically? Do you want to help him or her succeed in regular, not special, education? Are you confused about where to start and what to do? If you answered ‘yes’ to these questions, then “How To Keep Your Child Out Of Special Education” is for you. Dr. Greenberg is an experienced [...]
- Feelings Can Be Friends by Gail Maisel
For children, feelings may be hard to identify, and can sometimes seem confusing or be misunderstood. The ability to recognize and understand our own feelings, as well as the feelings of others, is necessary for social development. This ability builds the foundation for empathy, problem solving, and self control. Through simple language and appealing illustrations [...]
- The Scroll by Cat LeDévic
Arriving in Paris on business, technical troubleshooter Maggie Purcell finds time to head for the flea market, where she discovers the perfect souvenir for her terminally-ill sister, Beth. An ancient scroll, mysteriously wrapped with the gift, catapults Maggie and her co-worker Reeve Hawkins into a world of kidnap and pursuit after the shopkeeper falls victim [...]