A beautifully written trio of short stories by the New Zealand treasure Edith Howes. These tales tell of fairies giving humans a helping hand, and explore what it means to do the right thing. Originally written in 1921, Wonderwings and Other Fairy Stories still hold lessons just as important in today's modern world.

Herein is a collection of 84 charming short stories and poems for young children about nature and the changes that occur with the seasons. As with all children’s stories, they also impart life’s lessons, preparing our children for the futures which await them.Some of the stories contained in this book are:The Snowdrop Baby,Little Golden Heart,Dickie Codlin,The Apple Fairy,Willy Wallflower,The Cherry Children,The Dragon,Kitty Cr...

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Example in this ebookOne of the important historic events of the present century is the revolution which took place in Portugal on the third day of October, 1910, when King Manuel II lost his throne. The king and his mother were exiled and fled from Lisbon, the capital city, to England. A republic was proclaimed throughout Portugal, and a new, progressive government was adopted on December 1st, 1910.Portugal is often described as "a garden by the side of th...

This volume features 25 novels by some of the top writers of young adult mystery fiction from the 20th century. With more than 2,900 pages of classic crimes, here are the complete Mary Louis Gay series, the complete Madge Sterling series, the complete Penny Nichols series, and many more! Included are:THE MYSTERY OF THE SECRET BAND, by Edith LavellTHE MYSTERY AT DARK CEDARS, by Edith LavellTHE MYSTERY OF THE FIRES, by Edith LavellTHE BLUE ENVELOPE, by Roy Snell

Tobacco War charts the dramatic and complex history of tobacco politics in California over the past quarter century. Beginning with the activities of a small band of activists who, in the 1970s, put forward the radical notion that people should not have to breathe second-hand tobacco smoke, Stanton Glantz and Edith Balbach follow the movement through the 1980s, when activists created hundreds of city and county ordinances by working through their local officials, to the present--w...

Grief counseling and therapy have been revolutionized by the recognition that adaptive grieving commonly involves retaining bonds with the deceased rather than relinquishing them, but guidelines for how to integrate this shift into professional practice have been scarce. In this groundbreaking volume, leading bereavement scholars Robert Neimeyer and Edith Steffen provide a rich trove of therapeutic procedures to help grieving clients preserve valued relationships with the dead and address ...

A comprehensive and up-to-date handbook that surveys the field of grief therapy. With contributions from leading international scholars and practitioners, it covers:Foundational matters such as clinical presentations in bereavement, the conceptualization of grief therapy and its evidence base; distinctive approaches to grief therapy including existential therapy, art therapy, CBT and narrative, psychodynamic and meaning-based approaches; specific circumstances of death such as viol...

Shadows Within: 5 Classic Tales of Madness & Psychological Haunting is a compelling anthology that delves deep into the labyrinth of the human psyche, showcasing a spectrum of literary styles from the gothic to the psychological thriller. This collection masterfully blends the eerie with the introspective, exploring themes of madness, supernaturalism, and the haunting effects of psychological torment. Each narrative, from the foreboding quietude of repressed memories to the tumultuous clas...

10 Magical Stories of Royal Adventures, Perfect for Bedtime!Step into a world of castles, courage, and fairy-tale dreams with Prince and Princess Bedtime Stories for Kids: Book 1 — a delightful collection of 10 enchanting bedtime stories featuring charming princes, kind-hearted princesses, and magical kingdoms.From brave royal heroes and clever princesses to talking animals and magical quests, each story is lovingly crafted to entertain young imaginations w...

This issue has more of a fantasy focus than usual—just the way the stories lined up, not a permanent trend—but it really showcases the strengths of modern fantasy writers, as none of the stories is anything like the others. On the mystery front, we have a new Capitán Ernesto Guillén story from Tom Larsen, for those who have been following the Ecuador-set series with interest. Our mystery novel is by Henry Kitchell Webster, and our fantasy novel is a Victorian-era feminist allegory from Edi...

The latest scholarship on the role of hymns in American evangelicalismMusic and song are important parts of worship, and hymns have long played a central role in Protestant cultural history. This book explores the ways in which Protestants have used and continue to use hymns to clarify their identity and define their relationship with America and to Christianity. Representing seven groups—Baptists, Presbyterians, Lutherans, Mennonites, Holiness, Hispanics,...