Torn from his previous life by the death of his parents, Peter tries to adjust to a new family, a new school, and a new town. Despite his best efforts to fit in, not all goes smoothly. Peter seems to make a habit of being in the wrong place at the wrong time, and he soon runs afoul of the local gang, the law, and the very man he has been warned to avoid.At school, Peter sees himself as an outsider, a spectator rather than a participant, and believes he has little incommon w...

In this book, Shepherd Bushiri gives his readers an insight on how thought modification can play a vital role in human achievements. He takes an in-depth approach and reveals that the anointing of God can take over the way an individual perceives things, thus, bringing forth remarkable results. You can actually, "think" your way to your biggest dream. The interactive collection of revelations in this book will immerse you into a world where you can receive blessings you never thought possi...

This fascinating collection of traditional fruit, botanical, and vegetable wine recipes will delight any amateur winemaker or enthusiast, featuring simple instructions that remain of great practical use today. Learn how to make wines from a variety of hedgerow, orchard and garden ingredients. Complete contents: Wine Making; Home Made Wines; Apple Wine; Apricot Wine; Beetroot Wine; Blackberry Wine; Black Currant Wine; Champagne, English; Cherry Wine; Cider Wine; Coltsfoot Wine; Cowslip Wine...

In 1919 a young Englishman bought a second-hand Henderson in New York and rode it to the Pacific, across an America that had almost no roads worth the name.Charles Kenilworth Shepherd came out of the Royal Flying Corps looking for something to do with himself. He named the machine Lizzie, pointed it west, and spent the summer crossing the continent by way of the Alleghenies, the Dixie Highway, the Santa Fe Trail, the Royal Gorge, New Mexico, the Petrified Forest, t...

A few months after the Armistice of 1918 was signed, when the talk of everyone concerned was either when they would be demobilized or what they would do when they WEREdemobilized, two young men were exchanging views on this same subject in the heavy atmosphere of a very ordinary hotel somewhere in London.One was wondering how near, or how far, were the days when he would see the old home-folks once again "way back in Dixieland."The other was wondering what form of dissipation...

Acne-ridden Christian detective, Mark 'Pizza' Parlour must dig deep to weed out the allotment killer. Salik Gani is suspected of murder, when Davidson Munroe, a prominent member of the BASC (British Alliance of Senior Citizens) is poisoned with a lethal dose of paraquat! This is the second in the DI 'Pizza' Parlour series.

"Across America by Motor-cycle" by C. K. Shepherd is an adventurous narrative that captures the essence of a cross-country journey on two wheels. The author vividly describes the landscapes, cultures, and experiences encountered while traversing the diverse terrains of America. Through engaging storytelling, readers are transported into the heart of the American experience, showcasing the freedom and thrill of motorcycle travel. Shepherd's reflections on the people met along the way add de...

Whateer I do whereer I be, My social box attends on me. REV. WILLIAM KING, 1788. The general conception of a revolution is of something which goes off with a bang. But there is another kind of revolution which steals upon us almost before we are aware of it it comes, as it were, with the panthers velvet tread, and not with the charge of a buffalo. One such revolution is at work today it is the quiet return of snuff-taking as a social habit. Those who would dispute this should speak warily,...

Dog Training Handbook: The Basics Guide for Dog OwnersAre you a brand new puppy dog owner, looking to train your dog? Perhaps your new pet is engaging in inappropriate behaviors such as biting, barking, chewing or needs housetraining? This dog training handbook will give you tips, tricks and suggestions for the best ways to deal with your dog's behavior so that it is a welcome addition to your home.Inside this basics guide you'll learn:...

Three slaves run away from a cotton plantation to seek freedom in British territory. The best bounty hunters money can buy are hired and horrendous punishments await the returned fugitives. The outcome should be oh-so predictable. Yet no one can foresee the far-reaching impacts the escape will have on the plantation, the girl left behind, helpful strangers, the bounty hunters, and ordinary people from Tennessee to what is now Ontario, then called Canada West.Runaway slaves discover ...

A veteran of World War I, British RAF Captain C.K. Shepherd arrived in New York in June 1919, bought a top-of-the-line Henderson four-cylinder motorcycle, and headed west on a solo cross-country adventure to see America, arriving in San Francisco two months later. Having completed his voyage, he sold his beloved motorcycle, dubbed "Lizzie," on the street in San Francisco and then made his way back to his home in Birmingham, England. Three years later, he wrote Across America by Motor-Cycle...