The notes that the 5th Earl Stanhope collected during his intimate friendship with the 1st Duke of Wellington, form an interesting and entertaining addition to the publications of the period and in particular the character and thoughts of the Duke himself. They are chronologically organised, in almost diarised format, and are clearly contemporaneous, Stanhope avoids adding much input of his own to the text, leaving the Duke words to be recorded verbatim. Although published after the Duke's...

Mastery of the Self by 5th Dan Master Chris Burt is a transformative guide designed to help you conquer the emotional barriers that impede your personal growth and success. Drawing on over thirty-six years of martial arts experience, including achieving five black belts and being inducted into multiple martial arts halls of fame, Master Chris Burt blends profound insights from martial arts with practical strategies to overcome common emotional challenges such as anxiety, anger, and fear.

After studying the structure of an archetypal story form, the hero’s journey, each student wrote an individual piece of Ace’s adventure. Each of the pieces addressed a critical component of the hero’s journey, from the original call to action to the eventual triumphal return. In addition, after the class identified the hero “Ace”, it defined the foundational characteristics of our hero. Once the individual stories were completed, they became (metaphorically) a collage, as the individual pi...

Introducing Graduate Career Coaching: Your Comprehensive Blueprint for Career Success—the essential guide for new graduates eager to kick-start their professional journey. This all-in-one resource offers a clear roadmap to help you conquer the competitive job market with assurance and clarity. Whether you're perfecting your CV, crafting an impactful cover letter, mastering the art of the interview, or building a personal brand that truly reflects your strengths, this book equips you with t...

Preparing the Next Generation of Oral Historians is an invaluable resource to educators seeking to bring history alive for students at all levels. The anthology opens with chapters on the fundamentals of oral history and its place in the classroom, but its heart lies in nearly two dozen insightful personal essays by educators who have successfully incorporated oral history into their own teaching. Filled with step by step descriptions and positive student feedback, these chapters ...

Everyone loves cats! What's not to love? In this book you will find 101 Hilarious jokes about the cats, and everything we enjoy laughing about our feline friends. Fill your days with laughter, give this book as a gift, or use it to entertain your loved ones. These punny jokes make great icebreakers and will lighten any mood. Great to use in a classroom, near events, or times when you just need a laugh.This collection of jokes is clean fun and family friendly, with no violence or of...

There's a new rule at South School—if you misbehave, you go to the Suspension Room (or "the Dungeon," as the students of Room 2B call it). The rumors are flying about what actually goes on down there, but Harry won't be satisfied until he finds out for himself."Fans of Song Lee, Harry, and Doug will enjoy the latest simple chapter-book about school matters that loom large and surprise you."--BooklistSuzy Kline is the author of ten books that star Horrible Harry and...

Deserted by her people at a kennel one dog longs to go home. Will someone choose her and take her to their home? Or is she meant to be alone with no human to call her own. This story is based on the life of a real dog but told by her.

the story of two miss match fairies, ones a trainer of new ruff a round the edge fairies wannabes and the other a new t-fairy in training going out for the first time, you see she's supper charged about this night & getting her first tooth and hoping she'll pass this test.

For Summer, dealing with her intrusive stepmother makes life an everyday struggle. Only her caring father makes life bearable. Andrew is the star of the high school football team. Inside, however, he wishes for an escape from the spotlight that has been thrust upon him. Cole wants nothing more than to confess his love for his childhood friend, the ever beautiful Giza. Something always seems to be getting in the way, though.In this prequel to The Lost and the Wicked, the reader is t...

The Full Flight series of reading books are for children and young adults aged 8 to 14 and over who are struggling to read. Each book has been carefully written for those with a reading age of approximately 7 to 8, but are packed full of adventure and brilliant illustrations to really grab the reader interest.Cara, Jodie and Jamie-Lee have somehow found themselves in the middle of a fairground. However, there is no fun to be found at this fair.

Nic's friends laugh at him all the time: when he gets chased by a stray dog, when he spills juice on himself and when he gets into trouble at school. After a disastrous Halloween party, Nic can't risk giving them another excuse to laugh at him, so when the boys visit the local haunted house he accepts a dare to go inside.The trouble is, the boys don't realise that this party has a host, and he isn't very friendly...Bloomsbury High Low books encoura...