Haslar was Britain’s best-loved hospital. That’s not an idle boast. Even Queen Victoria said: ‘It would be difficult to think of a hospital more loved than the Royal Hospital Haslar.’Known for its wards with gleaming floors, immaculate bed-linen and dedicated staff, it served the Royal Navy for nearly 250 years, eventually becoming a Tri-Service hospital and then admitting civilians. Little wonder, then, that when it was threatened with closure, 22,000 people took to the streets of Gosport...

Is your spiritual imagination up to the task of following Jesus's vision for healing our broken world?"Gradually, very gradually, we saw the great mountain sides and glaciers . . . until far higher in the sky than imagination had dared suggest the white summit of Everest appeared." —George Mallory, 1924 Everest climbing expedition leaderThe Jesus Climb crafts George Mallory's quest to climb the world's tallest mountain into a parable...

Joyce and Hardy have been getting on each other's nerves for decades, and their pensioner friends are used to their constant bickering, but separating turns out to be more difficult than they thought. Sharing the marital home in Gosport - with Hardy living upstairs and Joyce living downstairs - seems like a solution that won't plunge either of them into poverty, but what happens when they start looking for love elsewhere?In this sequel to An Incident on the Gosport Ferry, David Gary takes ...

The conventional history of animals could be more accurately described as the history of human ideas about animals. Only in the last few decades have scholars from a wide variety of disciplines attempted to document the lives of historical animals in ways that recognize their agency as sentient beings with complex intelligence. This collection advances the field further, inviting us to examine our recorded history through an animal-centric lens to discover how animals have altered the cour...

The Gosport Ferry occupies a special place in people's lives. Day in, day out, it calmly plies back and forth across Portsmouth Harbour, and though the ferries themselves may have changed over the years - from steam-boats with open decks, where passengers were exposed to the elements, to the comfortable diesel craft of today with their heated saloons - they are still the source of familiar stories, handed down through the generations.In this fascinating book, you will read dozens of those ...

Fire of Life is the story of Phera, a three-mooned planet with night-sky seas of emerald, silver, and blue.In ancient days, the blood-dark Ebrin River swelled in springtime thaw from hardest winter, overflowed its rocky banks, and flooded the wide-strewn villages of the Chaucau. Forced together, their world unmoored, the fishing people flee from the flood-swept plain to the high mountain woods. They wander the wilderness. Season by season, their numbers thin, many lives lo...

On an ice-crusted moon in the spur of Orion, the twins Hana and Bao search for life. They drill, release cyber eels, probe the undersea depths. Dive by dive, their power drains low. The blood-freezing cold creeps nearer and nearer. Their hope fades in the dark frosted night. Together, alone, they find strength. In the poems of late Earth - the far East. From refugees fleeing the storm-ravaged wastelands of deep China. From a political prisoner awaiting execution, many faiths bridged by her...

In "Grandpa Sam's Magic Garden," young Zavi embarks on a journey through a magical garden guided by their wise grandpa.Each visit reveals a new adventure and lesson, teaching Zavi about courage, patience, acceptance, and the beauty of dreams.With Grandpa Sam's guidance, the garden becomes a world of wisdom, helping Zavi grow in understanding and confidence.

"Stuck on the Ferris Wheel" is an unforgettable tale of courage, connection, and self-discovery.When Phil's dream of riding the iconic Ferris wheel at Riverdale Amusement Park turns into an unexpected ordeal, he must navigate hours of being stuck high above the park. What begins as fear transforms into an adventure filled with teamwork, resilience, and newfound friendships. As Phil finds ways to lift spirits and face his own doubts, he learns that even the toughest...

"A Christmas Train to Polar Bear Island" invites readers on a magical journey aboard the Polar Express, where four children—Harry, Keagan, Tracey, and Dave—embark on a life-changing adventure.Through enchanting lands and challenging trials, they learn the virtues of patience, courage, humility, selflessness, and gratitude. Guided by the mysterious Mr. Cogswell, the children discover the power of unity and the importance of personal growth.Perfect for readers of all...

The Penguin Who Painted the Sky is the story of Frey, a young penguin who discovers he has magical powers that allow him to paint the sky and restore balance to the world.As Frey explores his powers, he faces various challenges, from dark storm clouds and wildfire smoke to harmful pollution and eerie eclipses.With each problem, Frey uses his powers to bring the sky back to its beautiful, natural state, helping the animals breathe easier and feel safe again.

When scientists discover a glowing, cookie-shaped planet in space, the world is buzzing with excitement! Two curious kids, Jess and Myles, are chosen for a once-in-a-lifetime adventure to Planet Cookie.With brave Captain Sandra guiding their journey in the Capsule spaceship, they explore crunchy hills, rivers of cream, and meet the friendliest aliens. Together, they play new games, perform cool experiments, and discover secrets hidden in every crumb.Join Jess and Myles as t...