It's summertime, and Larry the Leaf is learning more every day.Larry and his friend Logan love feeling the warm breeze as children play below their tree. But when a little boy climbs up and gets stuck in the branches, Larry learns that even scared moments can have safe and happy endings.As the days grow hot and bright, Larry's curiosity grows too. He watches butterflies and bees at work, and when he asks whether caterpillars really eat leaves, Logan gently ...

Inspired by the idea that quilts can honor and heal, the Quilts of Valor organization is committed to gifting quilts to service members and has awarded over 408,000 quilts to date. To celebrate their mission to "cover military touched by war," All-Star Quilts of Valor shares inspiring quilt patterns from well-known quilters, which you can use to craft your very own patriotic quilt.The second edition of this bestselling volume is revised to include updates about the quilts'...

Within the hushed sanctuary of the Whispering Pines Library, nestled amidst the clamorofcity life, librarian Hollyann Parsons curates a collection far more precious than rare firsteditions. She collects whispered confessions–longing etched on discarded bookmarks,desires scribbled in margins, love notes tucked between pages. With INFJ intuition,Hollyann orchestrates a silent symphony of connection, slipping these fragments ofstrangers’ hearts into the hands of kindred spirits. A worn copy o...

Discover the maximum health benefits of apple cider vinegar, a natural detox, antibiotic and antiseptic that fights germs and bacteria .Apple Cider Vinegar can also do wonders for your digestion and your overall health. This pamphlet contains a series of recipes and remedies that are quick, cheap and easy to make. Apple Cider Vinegar can be used to relieve a number of ailments from age spots through to warts. By following the steps shown in the pamphlets, symptoms may be eased. It is alway...

Are you overwhelmed by the amount of books out there proclaiming to make it easy to eat healthier, only to open that book and realise you need a science degree to understand it? Well, with the clean eating guide you will have a four page reference guide containing clear and simple advice on how to make healthy living simple and fun! Packed with cooking ideas and tips, quick and easy recipes, and much more. Fully laminated, it will hold up to the rigours of your shopping bag and it will soo...

In a neo-liberal era concerned with discourses of responsible individualism and the ‘selfie’, there is an increased interest in personal lives and experiences. In contemporary life, the personal is understood to be political and these ideas cut across both the social sciences and humanities.This handbook is specifically concerned with auto/biography, which sits within the field of narrative, complementing biographical and life history research. Some of the contributors emphasise th...

In the quaint town of Old Chester, where secrets whisper through the cobblestone streets, a chilling tale unfolds. "The Ghosts of Growth" by George Parsons Lathrop weaves a haunting tapestry of love, loss, and the lingering shadows of the past. As the town grapples with the relentless march of progress, its inhabitants are confronted by the ghosts of their own making. A young woman's forbidden love haunts her present, while a wealthy family's dark secret threatens to unravel their carefull...

A woman visits a haunted castle, and two friends share tales of the supernatural in these two gothic novels featured in Jane Austen's Northanger Abbey.In Jane Austen's Northanger Abbey, the main character, Catherine, receives a reading list of gothic novels. Once thought to be fabricated by Austen, these novels were rediscovered in the 1920s and are now referred to as the "Northanger Horrid Novels." Two of the Northanger Horrid Novels, The Cas...

DEEP, DARK & UNSETTLING: 100+ Gothic Classics in One Edition is an exceptional anthology that captures the haunting beauty and profound complexity of Gothic literature. This meticulously curated collection traverses a labyrinth of atmospheric tales and chilling narratives penned by celebrated literary figures. The diverse array of macabre plots and sublime styles offers a captivating journey through shadowy manors, psychological intrigue, and supernatural reckonings. Standout pieces within...

In 'Into Eternal Darkness: 100+ Gothic Classics in One Edition,' the spine-chilling allure of Gothic literature comes to life with a compilation exploring the shadowy landscapes of the human psyche. This anthology spans diverse literary styles from sinister horror, dark romanticism, to supernatural thrillers, capturing the essence of the Gothic movement over centuries. Readers will find a tapestry of tales that weave through themes of mystery, terror, and the sublime, with haunting echoes ...

Working from the intriguing hypothesis that Alzheimer's dementia is the result of a renegade protein-beta amyloid-Tanzi and others set out to find the gene responsible for its production. Decoding Darkness takes us deep into the minds and far-flung labs of many a prominent researcher, offering an intimate view of the high stakes of molecular genetics, the revolution that propels it, the obstacles that threaten to derail it, and the families whose lives are so dependent upon it. Tanzi and P...

A castle that breathes. A girl who forgot how to dream. And a secret department that collects everything children lose - including the pieces of themselves.Maisey Bell hates soft play. Sticky floors, screaming toddlers, and tunnels that smell like feet and crisps. But every Saturday, she's stuck at Bounce Kingdom watching her six-year-old brother Theo while their mum works at the bakery next door.Theo insists the castle is alive. Maisey rolls her eyes. Buil...