After a storm shatters an ancient tree, Michael discovers a small, extraordinary creature hidden in its roots.It is not like any animal Michael has ever known. Quiet and watchful, he is a guardian of the natural world — present in water, wind, soil, and living things.As Michael learns the truth about his mysterious visitor, he begins to understand that some beings do not belong in one place, but everywhere at once.The Last Passenger is a gentle, beautifully...

When I was a pirate captain, I was dashing and daring... or so I thought.Climb aboard for a rollicking voyage filled with red sails, rattling cannons, buried treasure, and a crew of the most unusual pirates ever to roam the seas. From snoring shipmates and buckled swords to runaway maps and biscuits harder than cement, life aboard this pirate ship is packed with mishaps, mayhem, and laughter.Told in lively rhyme and brought to life with richly detailed illustration...

You’ve dreamed of retirement for decades, even worked hard to save for it. But what will your life look like when you stop working?Are you overwhelmed and scared by the prospect of retirement? Maybe traditional full-stop retirement isn’t for you, or you have no idea what kind of lifestyle you want. Running out of money is also a huge worry, and even the best financial plan will fail without lifestyle planning. Without a clear vision for your life after work, you’re...

The key to a happy retirement may be . . . not retiring. Work because you want to, not because you have to, to achieve balance, health, and purpose in your life after full-time employment.The rules of retirement have changed and there’s more at risk than ever. People are living longer and have to finance as many years in retirement as they had in their entire working career. So what will thirty or forty years, or more, in retirement look like for you?The ol...

Builth Wells History Tour offers an insight into the fascinating history of the town of Builth Wells in Powys. Authors Mal Morrison and Rob Warlow guide us around its well-known streets and buildings, showing how its famous landmarks used to look and how they have changed over the years, as well as exploring its lesser-known sights and hidden corners. With the help of a handy location map, readers are invited to follow a timeline of events and discover for themselves the changing face of B...

Your congregation is teeming with people already doing community ministry. They just don't know it yet. This book knocks down the church walls that keep parishioner ministry hidden from congregational view. Do parishioners know that their already-mission counts as ministry in your congregation? Parishioners are already on mission raising their children, caring for elderly parents, volunteering in the community, supporting neighbors in crisis, serving on charity boards, donating to food ban...