Stretching 1,200 kilometres across six countries, the colossal mountains of the Alps dominate Europe, geographically and historically. Enlightenment thinkers felt the sublime and magisterial peaks were the very embodiment of nature, Romantic poets looked to them for divine inspiration, and Victorian explorers tested their ingenuity and courage against them. Located at the crossroads between powerful states, the Alps have played a crucial role in the formation of European history, a place o...

Found running wild in the forest of Ashton Place, the Incorrigibles are no ordinary children: Alexander, age ten or thereabouts, keeps his siblings in line with gentle nips; Cassiopeia, perhaps four or five, has a bark that is (usually) worse than her bite; and Beowulf, age somewhere-in-the-middle, is alarmingly adept at chasing squirrels.Luckily, Miss Penelope Lumley is no ordinary governess. Only fifteen years old and a recent graduate of the Swanburne Academy for Poor Bright Fem...

Within these pages await tales of misfortune, of harrowing battles, and cruel mistakes, of joy and relief, and of just desserts, of romance and fear, and all things between.From twelve authors with Hubble Bubble on the brain, we once more welcome you to our world of the strange, the mysterious, the unusual, and the inexplicable. Witches, centaurs, ghosts, ghouls, vampires, fairies, merfolk, magic trees, and all that lies between hide within. What lurks behind the mundane, what goin...

For families walking through the final chapter of a loved one’s life, nothing truly prepares you for the emotional weight of hospice care. In Helping Mom Pass On with Dignity: My Hospice Journey and Lessons Learned, one son shares the deeply personal story of caring for his mother during her final months, and the life-changing lessons learned along the way.This is not a medical textbook. It is a real and honest journey filled with love, fear, exhaustion, family struggles, hope, reg...

The Perfect Gift For The Teens In Your Life - The Gift Of A Better Future!You've watched them grow, and now they're on the brink of adulthood.But are they truly ready for what lies ahead?This book is the mentor we all needed, packaged for the next generation.It's a uniquely empowering self improvement book for teens, teaching them:✅ Practical know-how:...

Is your teen ready to face the financial challenges of the real world?With the help of Personal Finance for Teenagers, they will be*.*Inside, your teen will discover:- Creative ways to earn money including unconventional side hustles and online opportunities- The power of compound interest to multiply your savings while you sleep- Risk-free ...

Eli lies motionless with one eye open, blanket pressed to his nose as a growing flood of shapes fill his darkened room. Shaking in fear, young Eli slips through the sheets and under the bed as a beastly army takes form. Rescues arrives as his mommy and daddy comfort and pray for Eli but only he can enter battle with this monster army. What will happen when the monsters return the next night? Will Eli be a tower of strength or will he again hide away in fear? What will the words, “I am alwa...

Of especially naughty children it is sometimes said, "They must have been raised by wolves."The Incorrigible children actually were.Since returning from London, the three Incorrigible children and their plucky governess, Miss Penelope Lumley, have been exceedingly busy. Despite their wolfish upbringing, the children have taken up bird-watching, with no unfortunate consequences—yet. And a perplexing gift raises hard questions about how Penelope came to be left at the Swanbur...

Of especially naughty children it is sometimes said, "They must have been raised by wolves."The Incorrigible children actually were.Thanks to the efforts of Miss Penelope Lumley, their plucky governess, Alexander, Beowulf, and Cassiopeia are much more like children than wolf pups now. They are accustomed to wearing clothes. They hardly ever howl at the moon. And for the most part, they resist the urge to chase squirrels up trees.Despite Penelope's civilizing influen...

God's love story for His people, and the supernatural ways He uses his people, to accomplish His plan of salvation. The simplicity of His plan, but the hardships to accomplish it, through His people throughout the ages.His plan is now revealed, and is being revealed, in the hearts of those He is calling. With miracles and wonders beyond measure. He is still calling those He loves, and His Holy Spirit is still here on earth accomplishing his ministry.But the time is now comi...

The Mysteries of Knowledge Beyond the Senses: Dialogues with Courageous Scientists reports on the current research and personal characteristics of 22 visionaries from the US and the UK. They reveal information about learning from other dimensions, altered states of consciousness, extrasensory perception, dreams, near-death experiences, remote viewing, parapsychology, etc. Vanguard scientists believe there is more than what we see and are formulating a non-materialist paradigm that expands ...

Thirteen stories of magic and mystery reveal things that exist if you're prepared to scratch the surface of reality. Within these words, you will find witches, demons, ghosts, vampires, angels, werewolves, centaurs, dragons, and creatures of the night, it's a monstrous menagerie to cause delight.From thirteen different authors, we bring you tales of those things that walk among us. The inexplicable, the strange, and perhaps deranged. What lies behind the everyday mundane reality th...