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In need of a break from work and some recent near-death adventures, archaeologist Annja Creed visits France to indulge one of her greatest fantasies: finding D'Artagnan's lost sword. The rapier was a gift from the reigning monarch and has been missing since the 17th century. And Ascher Vallois, one of Annja's treasure-hunting friends, believes he has located the site of the relic.

The stranger could be insane. Or he just might be our salvation. Archaeologist Annja Creed is more than curious when a decrepit, ancient-looking man visits her, claiming the end of the world is near. The stranger spins wild tales and speaks as if he actually knew King Arthur. But, strangest of all, he insists that Annja is the only one who can stop the horrible event that is about to happen.

When a mysterious man orchestrates an attack on archaeologist Annja Creed and then offers her an assignment, Annja is baffled. But the mission is too intriguing for her to refuse. She must find an object that possesses a sacred and powerful secret offering atonement to anyone who uncovers it — or wreaking havoc on the world.

Jesper Jinx is eleven, and probably the unluckiest person in all of Puffington Hill. Everything he touches seems to end up in sweet disaster. Hence his nickname 'Jinx'. In this first book of Jesper Jinx's wonderfully wicked adventures you're going to meet Jesper's family and Snowy the Cat. Also, there's a mysterious new classmate with a moustache. And it's up to Jesper to launch his famous Boredom Breaker. What harm would it do to have a little fun?

There’s a massive problem in the way we run our largest and most powerful organisations. Short-termism and herd mentality is endemic. It’s reinforced by investors, LTIP models, and group think. As we grapple with the economic consequences of Brexit and design a bounce-back from the Covid-19 pandemic, we need to embrace a bolder, more ambitious model for leadership.

Kylara had to leave a bright future as a military cadet and was thrown into the brutal world of off-world trading. This subsequent career in the family business was tough: marked by war, mutiny, and attempted assassination. But then her home was attacked and her parents killed - their trading empire left in ruins. Now she must save what is left of the family and the business, with few friends and too few assets.

Riding swift o’er moor and dale: a moonlit silhouette; With surcoat sailing on the wind...a tricorne and gorget. With collar high and mask affixed; knife, sword and pistol armed.... Moongraven is a highwayman: Undauntable and charmed! Decaying noble bloodline bred, he haunts the shadowed lanes.... Awaiting wealthy quarry quiet, till nought of worth remains! With derring-do adventures...amid Regency romance, This tale of twilight tour de force would make the Devil dance!

Ravensbrooke Hall lies empty. It has been looking more derelict with every passing year...since being abandoned; gathering layers of dust, ivy, and cobwebs, while the owner, Sir Sébastien de Ravensbrooke, travels alone abroad...or so it is believed. Sir Sébastien is known as a mountaineer, chess master, artist, yogi, social provocateur, occultist, drug addict, and libertine. The locals accused him of being a "black magician", but this is inaccurate...for in truth, what he actually is, would defy description, belief, and comprehension.

Through love, joy, hope, disillusionment, trial, and tribulation...this is a journey of revelation...and awakening. The experiences and lessons of every life possess profound relevance and value. Whether funny, sad, shocking, or bizarre...this transatlantic memoir promises laughter, tears, insight, and hopefully...a small measure of wisdom.

With family and friends in the forest of Gleigh, wee Mister Cumphobiecack chose to decree.... Ostara would be a fantabulous fest to celebrate all of by which they'd been blessed. The equinox ushered in beauties of spring... and all of the joys this sweet season could bring. 'Twas also the time of the Leprechaun's Ball, which is secretly held 'hind a charmed waterfall. Never before has a Glumpet been asked....

It was in the twilight of Christmas Eve, 1867, when Cyrus Fernsby first caught sight of the tapering square towered lighthouse on Wraith Rock from the large rowing boat which was conveying him to, what was intended to be, a short term keeper posting. As it emerged with evermore clarity from within the Atlantic sea mist, and the spray of the crashing waves which embraced it, an inexplicable and undeniable sense of foreboding began to seize and permeate the innermost reaches of his soul.

The Glumpets of Gleigh, happy still as can be, now prepare for the season of Yule. Favours and treats of cakes, puddings, and sweets…will make Mister Cumphobiecack drool. Life’s joys are now his... with his wife, Effie Fizz, and his parents, restored to his side. With friends all around, they still live underground, beneath the oak in their forest... with pride.

This is a small collection of selected poems inspired by my own personal journey of revelation...and awakening. Never forget that the experiences and lessons of every life possess profound relevance and value...whether recognized and understood or not. Love is the only true reality.... All else is merely illusion.

Born in the autumn of 1786, in the Scottish northeast coastal village of St. Cyrus: the son of a salmon fisher and crofter.... George Beattie would rise above his humble origins to become one of the most beloved, noble, inspiring, admired, and respected figures in northeast Scottish history. He was a lawyer, a poet, a humorist, a philanthropist, a Scottish patriot, a radical... and an aspiring reformer. He was widely regarded as a man of genius.

Prince Siegfried comes of age and celebrates his 21st birthday in the palace gardens. The next day he is to finally choose his future bride at the court ball. Near the castle, on the shores of Swan Lake, the beautiful swan girl Odette emerges from the water in the moonlight. She is actually a princess transformed by the magician Rothbart. Siegfried is overwhelmed by her beauty and immediately swears his eternal love and loyalty. The curse of the evil wizard Rothbart is now supposed to be broken, but he has his own plans for Odette.

A dangerous snake attacks Prince Tamino in the forest but three noble ladies protect him. Together with the bird catcher Papageno, Tamino is supposed to free Princess Pamina because the dreaded Sarastro has imprisoned her in his castle. Tamino and Papageno receive a magic flute and a glockenspiel from Pamina's mother, the Queen of the Night. The brave rescuers must overcome difficult tests, but the daring rescue plan succeeds. In the end, Tamino and Pamina, Papageno and his new girlfriend Papagena are happily in each other's arms.

"The Nutkracker" - a full cast audio play featuring famous melodies and beautiful music. On Christmas Eve, Clara receives a nutcracker from her godfather Drosselmeyer. During the night she has a strange dream: the nutcracker is fighting with his toy soldiers against the army of the Mouse King. Clara helps him, whereupon the nutcracker turns into a prince. Together they travel to the realm of sweets, where they get caught in a snowstorm and eventually land in Zuckerburg Castle. There the Sugar Plum Fairy celebrates a fantastical festival of sweets. It's a shame that this was all just a dream - or was it?

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The fourth book of Jesper's wonderfully wicked adventures is chock-a-block full of all kinds of fishing tales. There are mackerels to be sure, but also a creature a little bit furrier than a fish running loose on the beach. And it's up to Jesper (aka Detective J. Jinx) to save the day before it turns into a fishy nightmare!

Jesper Jinx is eleven, and probably the unluckiest person in all of Puffington Hill. Everything he touches seems to end up in sweet disaster. Hence his nickname 'Jinx'. In the third book of his wickedly funny adventures, Jesper goes camping and develops a taste for Turkish Pepper.