Dandy Dick; or, The King's Highway (1900-1901), written by Ned Neolan and Ben Brightly and here edited and introduced by J. S. Mackley, was originally serialised in The Halfpenny Marvel over forty-two issues between April 1900 and February 1901. Unlike the earlier penny-dreadful tales of Spring-Heeled Jack, this narrative casts the leaping phantom as a mysterious side figure while its focus turns to the gallant world of English highwaymen...

This collection of essays explores the real-world problem of building safety through the lens of private law.High profile building failures including the fire at Grenfell Tower, London, England and the collapse of Champlain Towers South, Florida, USA have exposed widespread building safety failures globally. In this book, international experts deploy a variety of different private law perspectives ranging through torts, contract and real property law, to examine bu...

Finding the bright side of a terrible situation has never been easier, thanks to the adorable baby animal postcards found in Maybe Your Leg Will Grow Back. Amanda McCall and Ben Schwartz, nationally bestselling authors of Grandma's Dead and Why is Daddy in a Dress?, are back with their third collection of cuteness designed to soften life's unexpected blows, whether you're dealing with shark attacks, incurable diseases, or incarcerations in filthy third world pris...

In the tradition of Wind in the Willows and Green Ember comes an enchanting tale about Mr. Mole.Mole did not set out to find adventure, it found him most inconveniently while he was smoking his pipe by the fire. Which is exactly what any self-respecting mole ought to do on a cold winter night.When he set out for Rabbit's house, he had no idea it was the beginning of an unforgettable story. He certainly did not expect to get lost. Nor did he expect to face Midnight, the bloodt...

Acorn, the mouse, was not really dressed for a misadventure. He certainly did not pack his toiletries, but he had no real choice in the matter. His old friend, Bear, was running away, heading into the unknown beyond Brightwing's border. Like a good friend, Acorn followed him into a world of shadow and sorrow-a cold and barren country where danger lurks at every bend in the path and where the only way home is through a river of tears.

Indigenous Language for Development Communication in the Global South brings together voices from the margins in underrepresented regions of the Global South, within the context of scholarship focusing on indigenous languages and development communication. Contributors present cases as a starting point for further research and discussions about indigenous language and development communication in Latin America, Africa, and Asia. Scholars of communication, sociology, linguistics, and develo...

Go wild with everyone’s favourite twig best friends in this hilarious graphic novel chapter book! From the creators of the best-selling REAL PIGEONS series comes TWIG FRIENDS, the hilarious new full-colour graphic novel series about four twiggy best friends!Whether they’re getting messy or making magic, the twig friends love to go on adventures. In three adorably funny comic stories, Noodle finds a secret dandelion forest, Stump makes a surprising...

Rediscover the Wonder of Christ's Birth with 42 Days of ReflectionPrepare your heart and spirit for the Advent season with A Radiant Birth, an inspiring anthology written by the members of the Chrysostom Society. This collection offers six weeks of deeply reflective readings, guiding you through the seasons from the first Sunday of Advent through the twelfth day of Christmas.Readings in this volume include:Star by Eugene Peterson...

The wild and rural landscape of southern Vermont offers a true bounty of great trail-running opportunities, from out-and-back (or pointtopoint) runs on popular long-distance routes, such as segments of the Long Trail or Appalachian Trail, to quiet, little-known loops hidden away in the woods. This helpful guide is just the resource needed for trip planning or for a spontaneous run in a beautiful place.Local expert trail runner Ben Kimball offers a range of suggested route options, ...

Eastern Massachusetts offers incredible trail-running opportunities, ranging from popular long-distance routes like the Bay Circuit Trail to lesser-known loops that run through the mountains and forests of the Quabbin watershed and Merrimack Valley region, and trails that pass alongside the shores of Cape Cod. All over the Bay State, there are trails suitable for runners of all levels waiting to be discovered and explored.Avid trail runner Ben Kimball offers a selection of fifty-on...

Ben's Battle with the Wildfire follows Ben, a young rookie firefighter, as he faces his greatest challenge: a massive wildfire threatening his town and the surrounding forest.From the moment the alarm sounds, Ben is thrown into the heart of a firestorm, where bravery, teamwork, and quick thinking are essential. As the fire rages on, Ben struggles with fear, self-doubt, and exhaustion but grows stronger with each challenge.With his mentor's guidance and the support ...

Branch out into adventures with everyone’s favourite twigs in this hilarious graphic novel chapter book! From the creators of the best-selling REAL PIGEONS series comes TWIG FRIENDS, the hilarious new full-colour graphic novel series about four twiggy best friends!The twig friends love to experience new things, even splinters ... or dragons! In three adorably funny comic stories, Stump is troubled by a pesky splinter, Noodle saves her friends from...