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Giraffes Ginny and Gerry fall in love at the African dance and soon a baby giraffe is on the way. One night Ginny feels something isn't quite right and a visit to the hospital confirms this. As Ginny wonders where their baby has gone the other animals share their thoughts on where baby giraffe might be. 'Where Has My Baby Gone' provides an accessible approach for adults to discuss the topic of miscarriage with young children.

The gang are excited about going on holiday. After a hectic rush to get ready, they finally make it to the airport to be greeted by what most people would refer to as mischief and misbehaviour. With the help of some kind passengers, MouMou, Enzo and Harvey spring into action to shine light on the situation and eventually save the day by using their superpowers. Things are not always what they seem. Sometimes we must think outside of the bo...

Tucker is a young boy who lives in a beautiful room behind the giant clock high up on a magnificent tall building on the waterfront of a majestic river. This building has two towers, on these stand the statues of two huge birds that are unlike any bird you have ever seen. If you watch carefully has the light begins to fade you may see them blink and stir and even stretch their wings. If you look between the numbers 5 and 6 on the giant clockfa...

Engineering Critical Assessment (ECA) of offshore pipeline systems is a complex and challenging process. The potential for fatigue and fracture of pipeline welds needs to be assessed at the design stage to ensure that the integrity of a pipeline system is maintained during its installation and for its full life cycle. This book brings a holistic view of ECA in a way that is accessible to both young engineers and experienced practitioners. Th...

From the popular author of children's literature, including periodicals and annuals, comes this light-hearted fiction for children Wonderfully illustrated six captivating and humorous stories of two children - Jack and Bessie and their sea-side adventures. Whereas it is vital that children encompass today's modern technology, they should also be taught to appreciate and respect the wonder of books - whether it be for educational use or for...

From the popular author of children's literature, including periodicals and annuals, comes this light-hearted fiction for children Wonderfully illustrated six captivating and humorous stories of two children - Jack and Bessie and their sea-side adventures. Whereas it is vital that children encompass today's modern technology, they should also be taught to appreciate and respect the wonder of books - whether it be for educational use or for...

I think most people believe in fate. I know I do. After working my way round Europe. Fate intervened and I finished up in Los Angeles. My intention being to spend a summer there. That summer turned into a decade. This was the nineties. You can spend a summer in London, Paris, or New York but be warned Los Angeles is like a magnet, with Beverly Hills being the epicentre of that magnet. It's easy to get caught up in the lifestyle. After read...

Step into my poetic realm and lose yourself in a faithful journey of love, disbelief, and hope. This book depicts a heartfelt journey that explores the intricate ideology of the human spirit, destiny, and the evolution of consciousness. My dad has succeeded in teaching me that for every wound there is a soothing balm. Life is a beautifully mingled thread of bliss and distress, a new sun will however always rise. Every trial occurs to pol...

This book is a complete guide for those who are keen to explore the American great outdoors as an independent traveller The book celebrates the American national parks, extols the virtues of long distance road trips, and examines the concept of Americana. The book includes nine long-distance road trips featuring the most famous and most accessible national parks, and other notable sites. Each chapter includes advice about being on the ...

I think most people believe in fate. I know I do. After working my way round Europe. Fate intervened and I finished up in Los Angeles. My intention being to spend a summer there. That summer turned into a decade. This was the nineties. You can spend a summer in London, Paris, or New York but be warned Los Angeles is like a magnet, with Beverly Hills being the epicentre of that magnet. It's easy to get caught up in the lifestyle. After read...

Human rights abuses are rife in some regions of the world, but they tend to escape the spotlight. Eritrea is one of these countries, its citizens are kept in the dark because of the government's authoritarian rule. Education, healthcare, and the armed forces are all areas where Eritreans have reported receiving unjust treatment, and any who try to flee the nation do so at great personal risk. But this book is about more than simply Eritrea a...

Find out about Kenneth's discovery of the existence of the AppDrivers and about his personal friend and protector Ostrimon in this comic. Read about the adventures of Kenneth and his friends and how they save his town from destruction by the evil Black Chaos.

How did a self-professed, non-violent pacifist become not only an international karate champion but also a well-respected nightclub bouncer in some of the toughest pubs and clubs in Britain? Ian McCranor relives in graphic detail how, in his own words, his alter ego only had to be ruthlessly awesome for a few seconds when violence came calling. From the rough and tough streets of Coventry, England, to the glitz and glamour of Las Vegas, Nevada...

The modern-day Church history is plagued by countless men and women who arrived and then suddenly disappeared. They subtly substituted Jesus Christ, resulting in the world's patterns and opinions consuming them. From prophets, evangelists, revivalists, athletes, politicians to layman. Some rose in prominence becoming superstars, enigmas and one era wonders. These became obsessed with self, were inordinately ambitious, and were captivated by pe...

While an adventure/fantasy novel, the setting is modern day with the fantasy elements of magic being uncovered by Nathan and his friends as the story progresses. After his father dies in battle during the war between Entritica and the terrorist organisation Chimera, Nathan becomes fixated on learning of the mysterious circumstances behind his death. Unbeknownst to him, he has a mysterious power that has been dormant in him since birth and as t...

We've got simple, we've got complicated' is an energetic and spicy collection of articles that were originally published in the London Greek newspaper, The Parikiaki. It takes topics like language, drama, heroes, heroines and community, and creates a heady brew of inventive and amusing micro-essays that are enjoyable and readable. The author's style is original, funny, pacy, bold, unorthodox and always illuminating. The book is an engaging ri...

A lovely story full of charm. One relaxed Sunday afternoon Rolf and his trustee dog 'Button' stumble upon an opening into a rustic underground world. This story is a first-person narrative of adventures with the Spratman family that Rolf meets there. They offer him an insight into how this special community all work together. Their country life is taken up with excursions, picnics, and bridge building all of which Rolf throws himself into. Eve...

In the collection, readers, both present and future, will discover a tapestry of poetry encompassing narratives, poignant moments, surreal experiences, darkness, love, and loss. The surreal elements within the verses stem from the author's distinct perspective on true reality, as seen through the mind's eye. The poet's life parallels others of their kind, where verses originate from the depths of the heart and the essence of being. The words o...

Focussing on the chaotic period during the collapse of the former Soviet Union this is the first-hand account of a young man's struggle to make a fairly honest buck in a world riddled with corruption and deceit. Unlike other memoirs, this book offers a "view from the street" and shows the human face of the Russian people, so at odds with their autocratic leader.

Has Boudicca's battle site finally been found? In AD 61 Queen Boudicca led an army of over 100, 000 that revolted against Rome and ransacked Camulodunum (Colchester) Londinium (London) and Verulamium (St Albans) killing everyone in their path. Thousands of people were said to have been slaughtered before her vast army was stopped by General Suetonius Paulinus and his legions. Peter takes a look at the many battle site suggestions and argues t...