This edition is Illustrated.Robert Moffat was a pioneer Christian missionary to the Bechwana tribe in southern Africa. He lived among them for fifty years. He put their language into written characters and then translated the entire Bible into their language. The Bechwanas were dramatically transformed over time. Moffat helped pave the way for other missionaries such as the one who would become his son-in-law, Dr. David Livingstone. Robert Moffat endured many hardships but was singl...

When Lillie spends the summer in Wales with her family, she can't help but feel like the baby of the group. Her big sister Frankie would rather spend time with their older cousin Lana than play with her, and no one else seems to notice how lonely she is. Then during a boat trip Lillie spots a young dolphin swimming alongside them, and for a short while all her worries melt away. Later, when Frankie and Lana are particularly mean to her, Lillie decides to set off on her own in hopes of seei...

When Lissa spends the summer with her dad on his boathouse, she can't help but feel a little lonely. She misses her mum and sister back home, and her dad's job means that he can't spend as much time with her as she'd hoped. Then one morning during a paddle boarding lesson she spots a lost seal pup in the river trying to find its way home. Lissa wants to help her, but can she protect the young seal without scaring her away? A heartwarming story about family from best-selling author Holly We...

He burst on the fusty corridors of Victorian spirituality like a breath of fresh air, regaling one prime minister with his sense of humor and touching the lives of seven presidents.Who was this man? A visionary educator and fundraiser, D. L. Moody was also a renowned evangelist in the nineteenth century. Long before radio and television, he brought the transformative message of the gospel before 100 million people on both sides of the Atlantic. Thousands of underprivileged young pe...

Lucy is so excited to spend the summer holidays with her cousins in Canada, but when they tell her to watch out for wild bears in the forest, her excitement turns to fear. One day, she stumbles upon a bear cub on its own. At first she's scared, before realizing that the poor creature is lost. Can Lucy help the cub find its mother without also putting herself in danger? A heartwarming story about family and the beauty of nature from best-selling author Holly Webb.

Poppy loves spending time at her mum's allotment and the tangle of wild woodland behind it. They regularly see foxes and hedgehogs, but one special evening, just as they are about to head home, they spot a young badger. It's the first time Poppy has ever seen one in real life, and she's entranced.Then Poppy learns that the woodland has been sold and there are plans to build houses on it. Poppy and her mum are horrified. Is there anything they can do to save the young badger's home?...

Bella is thrilled to be joining her mum on an expedition to study penguins on the Antarctic coast. While exploring one of the islands she discovers an unusual penguin with a pale brown coat instead of the typical black.But before Bella can investigate further, she spots an old pirate ship sailing to the island, then she blinks – and it disappears! Bella is convinced that she imagined it, until she goes out searching for the pale penguin again and bumps into a boy named Jules. He ha...

A WWII history told from US and Japanese perspectives—"an impressively researched chronicle of the months leading up to the atomic bombing of Hiroshima" ( Publishers Weekly).During the closing months of World War II, two military giants locked in a death embrace of cultural differences and diplomatic intransigence. While developing history's deadliest weapon and weighing an invasion that would have dwarfed D-Day, the US called for the "unconditional surren...

Are you feeling scattered and unfocused? Is your mind constantly racing with thoughts? If you're looking for some peace of mind, this audiobook is for you.In Simple Solutions, you'll learn about different techniques for quieting your mind and focusing your attention on the present moment. You'll also learn how to get rid of distractions so you can focus on the task at hand. Once you're able to focus on what you're doing, you'll feel much more relaxed and in tune with your ...

Evie is so excited to spend her Christmas holiday in Lapland – they're going to visit Santa, go on a reindeer sleigh ride and watch the Northern Lights. She's even dreamed about seeing her favourite animal – the arctic fox.Evie's parents say this is unlikely, though, as hunting has left the species endangered. But when she hears a strange whining noise in the middle of the night, she follows the sounds and discovers a little arctic fox caught in a trap. Can Evie rescue him in time?...

On the seventy-fifth anniversary of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki comes this heart-pounding account of the war-room drama inside the cabinets of the United States and Japan that led to Armageddon on August 6, 1945.Here are the secret strategy sessions, fierce debates, looming assassinations, and planned invasions that resulted in history’s first use of nuclear weapons in combat, and the ensuing chaotic days as the Japanese government struggled to respond to the real...

"Robert Moffat, the Missionary Hero of Kuruman" by David J. Deane is a compelling biography that chronicles the life and work of Robert Moffat, a pioneering Scottish missionary in Africa. Moffat's dedication to spreading Christianity and his efforts in translating the Bible into local languages are highlighted throughout the book. His remarkable journey in the 19th century showcases not only his personal sacrifices but also the cultural exchanges that occurred as he engaged with the indige...