In 'The History of Christmas' by William Sandys, the author delves into the origins and evolution of Christmas traditions throughout history. Written in a scholarly and informative style, the book explores the cultural, religious, and social significance of Christmas celebrations, drawing on historical texts and folklore to provide a comprehensive account. Sandys pays particular attention to the development of holiday customs, such as the Christmas tree, caroling, and gift-giving, shedding...

He's the instructor she can't forget.She's the cadet he couldn't break.Super Soldier Ramie Ashdyn pledged her life to protect the Coalition, but when a top secret operation turns bloody, she’s charged with treason and the brutal executions of her teammates.The Coalition needs the information Ash’s team stole on their last mission, so they send in Commander Rhys “Rest in Peace” Rykus to get it. He’s the man who’s responsible for turning Ash into an el...

McKenzie Lewis's ability to read the shadows has put her--and those she loves--in harm's way again and again. The violence must end, but will the cost of peace be more devastating than anyone ever imagined?After ten years of turmoil, the life McKenzie has always longed for may finally be within her grasp. No one is swinging a sword at her head or asking her to track the fae, and she has a regular--albeit boring--job. But when a ruthless enemy strikes against her fr...

Sandy embarked on her mental health nursing career in Parkside Hospital in 1964 as a naive seventeen-year-old child and stepped into another worlda world of entrenched culture, such as the deep division of the sexes and women incarcerated for infidelity and labelled morally insane, doomed to spend the rest of their lives in the asylum. Pencil baths, gang showers, and group bathing and how a young window cleaner saw more than he expected to and fled. The stately matron in her crisply starch...

This book has been carefully written as a practical and supportive aid for educators, parents, home tutors, and homework facilitators who guide learners through their academic journey. Designed to make teaching and learning more effective, it covers all key aspects of the syllabus from Grade 4 to Grade 8 in a structured and easy-to-follow manner. Fully C.A.P.S. compliant, the content ensures alignment with national curriculum standards, making it a reliable resource for reinforcing classro...

In this book Sit Home and Make Money, you'll discover proven strategies and practical tips for earning a living from the comfort of your own home. Whether you're looking to supplement your income, start a side hustle, or build a full-time business, you'll learn how to identify your skills and passions, explore work-from-home options, build a strong online presence, manage your time and productivity, and scale your business and income. With expert guidance and actionable ad...

In "Christmastide," William Sandys captures the essence of Christmas through a compendium of traditional carols and songs, rendered in a lyrical style that echoes the spirit of the Victorian age. Sandys meticulously curates these musical pieces, providing an insight into the cultural and historical tapestry surrounding Christmas festivities. His work reveals both sacred and secular elements of celebration, drawing on folk traditions and religious observances, alongside sensitive annotation...

Some humans can see the fae. McKenzie Lewis can track them, reading the shadows they leave behind. But some shadows lead to danger. Others lead to lies.A Houston College student trying to finish her degree, McKenzie has been working for the fae king for years, tracking vicious rebels who would claim the Realm. Her job isn't her only secret. For just as long, she's been in love with Kyol, the king's sword-master--and relationships between humans and fae are forbidde...

McKenzie Lewis has a gift. It allows her access to a world few have seen and even fewer can comprehend. It's her secret. And it exists in the shadows...McKenzie was a normal college student, save for one little twist: she's a shadow reader, someone who can both see the fae and track their movements between our world and the Realm. It's a gift for which she has been called insane, one for which she has risked family and friends--and one that has now plunged her into...

Kennedy knew challenging the power-players of the supernatural world would come at a cost, but she always thought she’d be the one to pay the price.When Kennedy dares to open The Rain’s doors to unsanctioned paranorms, she sets off a chain of events that will test her determination like never before. As retribution, the ruthless master vampire, Arcuro, captures one of Kennedy’s closest allies. Despite the advice from those around her, she refuses to let Arcuro’s ac...

McKenzie Lewis's ability to read the shadows has put her--and those she loves--in harm's way again and again. The violence must end, but will the cost of peace be more devastating than anyone ever imagined?After ten years of turmoil, the life McKenzie has always longed for may finally be within her grasp. No one is swinging a sword at her head or asking her to track the fae, and she has a regular--albeit boring--job. But when a ruthless enemy strikes against her fr...

McKenzie Lewis has a gift. It allows her access to a world few have seen and even fewer can comprehend. It's her secret. And it exists in the shadows...McKenzie was a normal college student, save for one little twist: she's a shadow reader, someone who can both see the fae and track their movements between our world and the Realm. It's a gift for which she has been called insane, one for which she has risked family and friends--and one that has now plunged her into...