We didn't look like a cult. We didn't live in a commune or commit mass suicide. But we did drink the Kool-Aid...In the summer of 1997, Peter was offered his dream sportscasting job and married the love of his life. He and Paige started a family and hisTV career blossomed. Life was great. There was only one problem.Paige brought to the marriage her beloved mentor, the mysterious Uncle Robert. For years Peter kept his objections to Uncle Robert and h...

The English Civil War of 1642-6 was one of the most formative periods of British history. This book, originally published in 1974, was one of the first to explore in depth the situation of the common soldier – how he was trained, clothed, equipped , fed and paid; how he amused himself, was disciplined and cared for medically. As well as discussing aspects such as uniforms, pensions and the drill & establishment for artillery, cavalry, pike and musketeers, a typical Civil War battle is diss...

Let’s Dance: A Celebration of Ontario’s Dance Halls and Summer Dance Pavilions is a nostalgic musical journey, recapturing the unforgettable music of youth and lasting friendships, the days when the live mellow sounds of Big Bands wafted through the air – Louis Armstrong, the Dorsey Brothers, Bert Niosi, Art Hallman, Johnny Downs, Mart Kenney, Bobby Kinsman, Ronnie Hawkins … Throughout the 1920s to the ’60s, numerous legendary entertainers drew thousands of people to such memorabl...

The year 1642 witnessed the outbreak of the first English Civil War, which saw Royalist troops loyal to King Charles fight the Parliamentarians in several major battles and many sieges.Peter Young explores the tactics, equipment and organisation of the armies of both sides, drawing a compelling picture of what it must have been like for the men who lived and fought in England over 350 years ago.Chapters on fighting, cavalry, infantry, artillery and discipli...

An illustrated international cultural history of the animals, covering their uses by man, presence in languages and idioms, myths and fables, war, history, books, entertainment and their welfare. It follows the author's, cultural histories of Tortoise, Swan and Oak.

The reputation of the oak is based not on superlatives but on personality. In human terms, it is not a celebrity, but a reliable citizen. Its enduring legacy is evident in place- and surnames, in landmarks and buildings and as a sturdy staple of engineering material.More than any other tree, the oak has been a symbol of strength and durability. Venerated in pagan societies, elements of its worship were absorbed by other religions: Celtic mythology, for example, where it is believed...

Understanding NLP opens a doorway into a more imaginative and coherent way of understanding and using NLP. This completely revised edition unites the many strands of NLP using an elegant paradigm which Peter Young calls the Six Perceptual Positions model. The book provides numerous examples of the paradigm in practice.

A freezing fog swept along the edge of the lake. An apple tree turned into a golden statue in the middle of the orchard. Oakhaven's famous festival stood on the brink of destruction.As the entire town fell into confusion, the Oakhaven Trio—Sam, Jake, and Mia—had to dive into buried history and forgotten science to uncover the terrifying connection between these two impossible phenomena. Time was running out, before an eternal winter swallowed the town forever.

A mystery that looks impossible… until science solves it.When sealed food cans in Oakhaven start mysteriously crushing themselves—with no fingerprints, no damage, and no explanation—best friends Mia, Sam, and Jake know something strange is happening. Is it sabotage? A prank? Or something even more dangerous?Armed with curiosity, courage, and real science, the Oakhaven Junior Detectives uncover secrets hidden inside an old wind tower, a missing mayor's lette...

The Oakhaven Junior Detectives and the Case of the Crystal CupA thrilling mystery that turns young readers into scientific sleuths!A Story Summary:The prestigious Atom Cup, a masterpiece of scientific art, has vanished from Oakhaven Elementary on the eve of the big science fair! The whole school is in an uproar. But for three young friends—Jake, the logical leader; Sam, the tech and research whiz; and Mia, the observ...

Nestled in their ingenious treehouse headquarters, the Oakhaven Junior Detectives are about to face their most unusual case yet. A shipment of eggs from 'Henderson's Happy Hens' has developed a bizarre talent: they won't break, they bounce.This delightful mystery follows three captivating heroes—Mia with her detective's notebook, Sam with his microscope, and Jake with his infectious energy—on a scientific sleuthing adventure. They'll follow clues that smell of vine...

Understanding NLP opens a doorway into a more imaginative and coherent way of understanding and using NLP. This completely revised edition unites the many strands of NLP using an elegant paradigm which Peter Young calls the Six Perceptual Positions model. The book provides numerous examples of the paradigm in practice.; Understanding NLP opens a doorway into a more imaginative and coherent way of understanding and using NLP. This completely revised edition unites the many strands of NLP us...