Some wishes change everything.In the village of Aberdoethus, on the legend-haunted coastline of southern Wales, a wish made on the seeds of a dandelion leads Corazinda to an encounter with a mysterious sage. So begins an enchanting fable that weaves together the wonders of nature, the wisdom of an ancient sage, and the power of a magical shell — a spellbinding tale to captivate the imagination.As Corazinda journeys toward self-discovery, he uncover...

Just told you need a hip replacement? Diary of a Hippie is the honest, week-by-week account of one man's total hip replacement — from the decision and the fear, through surgery day, to the long walk back. Written by a patient, not a doctor: a short, comforting read that answers the question the pamphlets skip — what is this actually going to feel like?

In the 1850s, lumber mill owner W. Kilby Reynolds, with engineer Edward R. Serrell, succeeded in building the first suspension bridge to connect divided Saint John. This operated as a toll crossing until 1858, when it became a government-owned structure. From then until the present, there have been two vehicular-pedestrian bridges and two rail bridges serving travelers crossing Saint John Harbour at the gorge at the Reversing Falls. By the third quarter of the 19th century, there was talk ...

They only stopped watching her for a matter of minutes. That was all it took.'This is a third consecutive masterpiece from an author who deserves to be as much a household name as Stephen King' - SFX MagazineIt was a beautiful winter's day. Anders, his wife and their feisty six-year-old, Maja, set out across the ice of the Swedish archipelago to visit the lighthouse on Gavasten. There was no one around, so they let her go on ahead. ...

Les articles du présent dossier contribuent à éclairer de manière passionnante les périodiques criminels comme Police Journal, qui constituent d’une certaine manière les « précurseurs » de Photo Police. Comme l’écrivent Marie-Pier Luneau et Harold Bérubé, il est essentiel, pour mieux comprendre la circulation des imaginaires médiatiques, de « questionner de manière frontale, dans ce dossier, l’essor du magazine policier, résolument populaire (voire populiste) au début des années 1940 au Qu...

It was a beautiful winter's day. Anders, his wife and their feisty six-year-old, Maja, set out across the ice of the Swedish archipelago to visit the lighthouse on Gavasten. There was no one around, so they let her go on ahead. And she disappeared, seemingly into thin air, and was never found.Two years later, Anders is a broken alcoholic, his life ruined. He returns to the archipelago, the home of his childhood and his family. But all he finds are Maja's toys and through the haze o...

Fragrant Harbour is the story of four people whose intertwined lives span Asia's last seventy years. Tom Stewart leaves England just before it is hit by the Great Depression to seek his fortune, and finds it in running Hong Kong's best hotel. Sister Maria is a beautiful and uncompromising Chinese nun whom Stewart meets on the boat out from England; their friendship spans decades and changes both their lives. Dawn Stone is an English journalist who becomes the public face o...

This candid, unvarnished memoir of British Columbia’s most popular premier reveals a legacy of enduring value to Canadian politics and culture.The public outpouring of emotion at the time of John Horgan’s death in 2024 surprised few who had come to know him well. The tributes to BC’s most popular premier reflected a man whose multifaceted character won admiration that deepened over time—someone both bold and unassuming, driven by principle but flexible enough to we...

A day trip turns into a nightmare for two parents when their young daughter vanishes, in this horror thriller by the author of Let the Right One In ."Establishes him as Sweden's Stephen King." ― The Washington PostJohn Ajvie Lindqvist is a stunning supernova in the world of horror fiction. His first novel, the international sensation Let the Right One In, has bee...

In "The Harbours of England," John Ruskin presents a captivating blend of art, architecture, and the natural environment, exploring the rich tapestry of England's coastal ports. Through meticulous observation and vivid prose, Ruskin captures the aesthetic and historical significance of harbours, reflecting on their roles in trade, culture, and the lives of ordinary people. His literary style is marked by eloquent descriptions and a keen appreciation for detail, characteristic of the Victor...

This volume covers the important main line section of line between Carmarthen and Fishguard Harbour, the terminus station opening in 1906 and replacing New Milford (later Neyland) as the previous main line terminus. In 1909 Cunard passenger liners between New York and Liverpool began calling at Fishguard and this book contains a fascinating account of this working lasting 3-4 years which saw fast connecting trains running to Paddington and the Continent via Dover. There were also important...

Bestselling author and historian John Toland’s expertise and skill as a narrator were awarded with the Pulitzer Prize for his sweeping Rising Sun. In Infamy, Toland extends and corrects his account of the events leading up to Japan’s attack on Pearl Harbor, addressing persistent questions: Could FDR have engineered a conspiracy to get the US into the War? Did high-level military and civilian leaders lie under oath? Were the wrong men held culpable in order to protect Wash...