“Glorify Yourself” is a classic self-improvement book designed for women, written by Eleanore King. It includes twelve comprehensive “lessons” on beauty, including sections on skin and make-up, posture, relaxation, dress, diet, exercise, hair, and much more. Contents include: “Facial Radiance”, “Inviting Lips”, “An Enticing Skin”, “Corrective Make-Up”, “Attractive Legs”, “A Graceful Walk”, “Sitting Technique”, “Flattering Clothes”, “Every Woman A Model”, “Posture and Relaxation”, “Dieting ...

From the Earth to the Moon (1865) is a humorous science fantasy novel by Jules Verne and is one of the earliest entries in that genre. It tells the story of three well-to-do members of a post-American Civil War gun club who build an enormous sky-facing columbiad and launch themselves in a projectile/spaceship from it to a Moon landing.The story is also notable in that Verne attempted to do some rough calculations as to the requirements for the cannon and, considering the total lack of any ...

The story of that amazingly influential and still somewhat mysterious woman, Eleanor of Aquitaine, has the dramatic interest of a novel. She was at the very center of the rich culture and clashing politics of the twelfth century. Richest marriage prize of the Middle Ages, she was Queen of France as the wife of Louis VII, and went with him on the exciting and disastrous Second Crusade. Inspiration of troubadours and trouvères, she played a large part in rendering fashionable the Courts of L...

For readers who loved The Art of Racing in the Rain, a literary short story collection set in contemporary New York that surrounds a group of aging, lonely people who experience the unexpected healing power of pets.Lost souls come in all forms—some walk on two legs, others on four.Navigating loneliness and loss is a natural part of growing older, but it’s never easy. In King the Wonder Dog, this journey becomes more bearable for a group of...

"A mingling of history, intrigue, romance, murder, and magic," this epic fantasy novel draws on the historical details of Alexander the Great's teen years (Cinda Williams Chima, New York Times –bestselling author of The Seven Realms series).At sixteen years old, Prince Alexander's duty is to become the King's regent, a title that feels merely ceremonial to ambitious Alexander. The young prince has no desire to keep his fa...

Kings and Queens by Eleanor and Herbert Farjeon is a highly entertaining collection of poems about all forty-one English Kings and Queens since William I. Reissued in Puffin Poetry Kings and Queens is an authentic classic that has delighted young readers and adults alike. With wonderfully witty illustrations by Robin Jacques, history has never been so much fun!Eleanor and Herbert Farjeon were born in the 1880s into a highly literary family. Eleanor published nearl...

Did you know the king powers his car with cheese? Or that he was the first royal to have rescue dogs in Buckingham palace? And that he likes to shake hands with trees?Discover everything there is to know about King Charles III in this beautifully illustrated book. Readers will learn about Charles' childhood as the first British royal to attend school, his efforts to protect and campaign for the environment, his incredible charity work, and much more.Along the way, meet his ...

Walking with the Kingthrough the Reality of Gods Love is a book for anyone desiring a deeper, more intimate relationship with their Father God. It is a book that points to His limitless love for His children and His never-ending desire to see them blessed and protected. It encourages believers to trust in the Fathers Love to provide for every need in their lives. It is also a book that warns believers against having a superficial relationship with their Heavenly Father claiming to know and...

Rebecca Daniels wanted a simple life. A future with college, a husband, and 2.5 kids—she never really anticipated living the life of a shifter—because she couldn't shift. When a handsome Alpha rolls up into town on his big black Harley and sets his sights on Becca, all her careful non-werewolf plans are blown sky high.Lachlan Kelley always knew Becca was his mate, but the slight age difference puts a damper on that plan. Until he returns, not just for her, but as the King of the Ca...

The charming real-life fairy tale of an American secretary who discovers she has been chosen king of an impoverished fishing village on the west coast of Africa. King Peggy has the sweetness and quirkiness of The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series and the hopeful sense of possibility of Half the Sky.King Peggy chronicles the astonishing journey of an American secretary who suddenly finds herself king to a town of 7,000 souls o...

Where the King of the Birds comes from is a mystery—he just turns up out of the blue one day. Some people want to get rid of him, because he is guzzling all the flowers! The children of the village will do anything to keep him. That's when everything starts to get a little crazy...