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Have you ever been scared of Land Rovers with scaly legs? Or filing cabinets that try to pinch your fingers? Then this is definitely not the book for you! You should not read anything at all about the Abominable Snow Monk or the scary librarianGeoffrey and Leonard are two brothers who race through a crazy world of unexpected happenings as they solve the different puzzles their clients bring them. They investigate strange and intriguing cases, including an elephant general and a collapsing buildings society! However, Geoffrey and Leonards past comes back to haunt them when a mysterious figure called Hedgwick Hogmanay strides back into their livesUsing their wit and intelligence, the Robertson Brothers fight crime and the forces of evil! This is a detective agency like no other you have ever heard of!

Is Shakespeare a philosophical playwright or not? T S Eliot suggests he is not, a point of view which this work disagrees with. The reason he has not been identified as a philosophical artist is because of the modern philosophical view of aesthetics, which is at odds with both Aristotelian and Kantian views. Freudian and Kleinian psychoanalytical concepts are used to analyse the "enveloping" qualities of his productions as well as the aesthetic result. Shakespeare has an awareness of what happens in life when the balance of the mind of an agent is disturbed by mental illness and he demonstrates the grasp of this problem in several of his most famous plays. He also has a deep understanding of the psychology of the tyrant and the large-scale consequences which follow from this. Kant argues that beauty and the sublime are "symbols of morality": a judgement that requires an analysis of both symbolism and the metaphysics of morality if it is to be fully understood. Shakespeares work is described as "cosmopolitan", and this attractive characteristic is linked to what is described as the "hidden plan" for civilisation: a plan aiming at the Aristotelian hylomorphic essence-specifying-definition of man as a "rational animal capable of discourse". The commentaries of Wilson Knight and Harold Bloom are also philosophically evaluated from a philosophical point of view.

"FOR SOME TIME NOW, THE INTERNATIONAL SITUATION HAD BEEN GOING FROM BAD TO WORSE, AND THEN IT WENT FROM WORSE TO EVEN WORSE AND WORSE STILL THE ROOT CAUSE BEING, OF COURSE, THE STATES EQUATING PERCEIVED NATIONAL INTERESTS WITH THE WELL-BEING AND LIVES OF PEOPLE.NUCLEAR DETERRENCE WAS PUSHED TO THE LIMITS, AND NOW THOSE LIMITS WERE FRACTURING..."Following an all-out nuclear conflict, a small number of previously selected people are given shelter in an anti-nuclear bunker. None know how long they will remain there nor what the world will look like should they emerge one day to recreate human society. But each person down in the shelter is carrying their own ethical and cultural luggage. As the enforced "stay" proceeds, this luggage is put to the test, and so is the very notion of humanity.

SIMONA"In the enchanting allure of Rome, Simonas life takes an unexpected turn when she encounters Carlo in her office. Unprepared for the whirlwind of passion and intrigue, she discovers a profound connection that awakens a new sense of self. As she navigates the captivating yet dangerous game of hide and seek with mysterious observers, Simona is drawn into a thrilling dance of romance and suspense, set against the backdrop of Italys breathtaking capital."SECOND TIME AROUNDSometimes the end is just the beginning.After her divorce, Grace never expected to feel anything again until a strangers kindness sparks a new beginning. When her exs wedding brings her to Verona, fate introduces her to Federico... and a chance to reclaim the life she thought shed lost.A heartfelt journey through love, loss, and second chances. Three cities. One chance to start over.AZURE NIGHTSSunshine, secrets... and one life-changing summer.On a summer holiday in Saint-Tropez, Marina finally reaches her breaking point with her narcissistic partner. When a chance meeting with a man who sees through her defences ignites unexpected passion, Marina must decide whether shes ready to live life on her own terms.A sharp, sensual, and emotionally charged story of love, liberation, and starting over.From Rome to Verona to Saint-Tropez, these sensual, sun-drenched stories follow women on the brink of change, each daring to leave behind what no longer serves them and leap into the unknown.

Saint-Simon spent a lifetime seeking out scandals at the court of the Sun King, whom he thought an arrogant monster whose extravagant wars and buildings would bankrupt France and bring about the fall of the French monarchy as it did, ultimately causing the French Revolution. He knew precisely who was who at court, whose genealogies were fake and who slept with whom and how many bastards they had and how much they drank. During the dissolute Regency that followed, he held high office but was involved in the tragic Mississippi bubble. He spent his last ten years writing his memoirs. He had the last laugh. Many who thought they were his friends would have been amazed.

Eight years after escaping the chaos of Annabel Hayes, Gina and Neil Adams finally have the peace they once fought so hard to protectuntil a single phone call shatters everything.Annabel is out.Diane wants back in.And vengeance has been waiting.When their son, Teddy, disappears, the quiet coastal town of Weymouth becomes the centre of a desperate search drawing in friends, family, strangers, and even a famous actress, determined to help. As old secrets surface and new dangers emerge, alliances are tested, loyalties crack, and the line between love and obsession blurs into something deadly.Across hospital wards, hotel corridors, prison cells, and courtroom steps, lives are torn apart and rebuilt. But some scars run too deep and some enemies wont stay buried.In this gripping, heart-stopping sequel to Secrets, one thing is clear:WHEN THE PAST RETURNS, IT DOESNT KNOCKIT BREAKS THE DOOR DOWN.

The thing about rainbows is that they are always the same;Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Indigo (whatever that is) and Violet.But sometimes, as well as some rain in the air, theres a little magic.And this time, you chose the adventure which doesnt mean that you get what you want; sometimes its much more exciting you get exactly what you need!Still, you cant have everything or can you?

Blackmail, kidnapping, and murder were the tools used by gentlemanly villains to cover the tracks of a crime that netted millions of pounds annually for almost two decades. The story unfolds through the eyes of Johnny Cobbold, a City of London wine shipper who is under continuous threat and perceived to hold the key that could reveal the crime and the identity of its perpetrators. Gripping and tantalising to the last, the narrative also reveals fascinating, little-known facts about wine and London itself.

A LITTLE NOVELWRYDARTThe wand weaves the wordsmiths swordsmanship, whisking the elements to prefix a door. I befouled "e" and the quilling in inkling, as wood swells and wells the stager for the sills ledgers. Throw the wry dart down the strands of discord what wands knead the strings, graphing the words art?QUESTERThe heir of a land that stands between two times is lost in a journeymans quest, tying and twining tethers of the lambs fleece. His spirit runs creak in the deep currents, hems bursting stitches in the river of life. Blood is the life of the soul the very thing ye seek.MEAT-PUPPETSThe butchers carve the flesh of the body while the ringer bullies the meat, forcing it to ring together.WOOD-PUPPETSThe Lords harvest is sown in the ploughed fields where good seed is planted. From the waterer to the education wards (Edwood), the unnecessary growths are snipped away. Under Gods light, the strand is woven into grain, milled, and resown. If the wood remains unstained and unbored, the Holy Wood will bowl the spirit of the forest, chipping the birds with the word.SKULL KINGSBrittle to the bone, they line the streets with chalk. They whistle a hollow note, speaking only in words of the dead. Hardened to the core and heartless, they are the four of Evil-Moore: the branches of sin, the deadwood of men. Sown in by the dens, covered by the sea of evil. The spider is the web, the strands, the cobs, the blend, holding together the reel of the bony men. Yet their death-talks are washed away in fears discourse, their chalked-up base erased by the tears of the lamb when the monsoonal waters burst.THE BELLOWSIce in the fire of sin, cold blood in a snakes brewed knot. Legless lizards and a lost-tailed plot slither through the splintered woods of deception, poisoning the harvest, killing the dream. With hoed soil, they seed doubt and deceit.CIRCUS SHOWBalloons rise over the crisp crops of green. The clowning circus sets anchor for a fresh harvest while the jukebox bluebirds knead new grass, ringing hells bells below decks. A pecker will beak the sink and keep the angles rocking. Watch the rock fights plenty of birdies getting pegged. Two birds, one stone, shallow graves, easy dugouts.DOWN DOGI get around plenty, looping the crossroads, spinning the yarn deep in the burrows webs. They sync to the tones as I splice the netting for new tracks, faking laps.This dog noses the fence wire, sniffing bait past unlocked gates. The dog always catches the scent of dead dealerships sailing. Soon, theyll all have doggy doo-doo on their lips, plotting their next move. Smoky nips sink dirty ships.VULTURES CROWRotten to the core from feasting on snakes, the cult of vultures preys on all. They plant weeds in fields for bones to thistle, where they glisten.This is the download of the bird on the wire, dialling 411 for secrets. This is how he intercepts the linesmans callswith the third eye on the wire.YOU LOST THE PLOT, REELYGuess Im going to chop their tails. Dock em.

When women set out to buy a car, they invariably take a man with them. Why is this so? Why is it that women are so poorly represented in all forms of motor sport?Although women are increasingly infiltrating both these male-dominated arenas, they are still well within a minority. Why is this so?One Lady Owner is unique in that it attempts to answer these vexed questions while at the same time delivering a reasoned and humorous dissertation on cars and on motor racing. It will inform and enliven, and, by the end, readers will have well-grounded and well-thought-out knowledge of both the industry and the sport.This book is unique in its breadth of information. Its a must-read for all women and men who set out to buy a car or to venture into the realms of motorsport.

Leah Marie has Down syndrome. She goes to watch her little sister play soccer and wonders if she could play soccer, too. Leah Maries mother finds a program called Top Soccer, which is designed to help children with many types of differences to play and enjoy the game of soccer. In this story, we see Leah Marie go from watching from the sidelines to being an active part of a soccer team. Through this book, the readers learn that all children, regardless of their ability, can play soccer. The moments shared in this book come directly from the experiences of Leah Marie, the great-granddaughter of one of the authors. This book is a must for all soccer coaches, players, and families who help children realize that they can be a part of a team.

Not Now, Dear is a sharp, curious and quietly cheeky exploration of how men and women are navigating a world that seems to be changing faster than anyone agreed to.Written over three decades, by a real human, with a pen, opinions and skin in the game, this book blends observation, humour, scientific logic and human contradiction into something genuinely original. Part social commentary, a dash of philosophical sails with a collection of hard-won insights, it asks uncomfortable questions without shouting answers.Thought-provoking and playful, Not Now, Dear is for readers who enjoy thinking, laughing, and occasionally saying, "Well thats uncomfortably true."

Are you ready to understand the feelings and sensations you are being given from the world of Spirit?The warmth or tingling around you, the knowledge of someone in the room. I hope this little beginners book can help you with your journey of enlightenment. With love.

Boo and Emmy need to rescue a mischievous puppy and return him back to his worried owner safe and sound. Together they work quickly, but will they have him home before teatime, and will the curious pup learn a valuable lesson? Join Boo and Emmy on their exciting adventure in the woods.

This collection speaks to those who have ever felt abandoned, unseen or misunderstood. How does one feel when love leaves? Whats the aftermath of transient love? These poems explore how it arrives unexpectedly, transforms us and sometimes leaves just as quickly.Whether its unrequited love, emotional neglect, or the deep sadness of being unheard. This collection does not aim to romanticise heartbreak but rather to witness itand in doing so, remind readers that there is power in feeling deeply and that healing begins with honesty.May this find anyone who has ever felt too much.

Have you ever wondered where your cat goes when they are outside? Do they go to the neighbors house and ask for food? Do they spend time with other cats? Do they chase birds? Do they run away from dogs? Where do our cats go and why are they so curious about the outside world? But worst of all, where do they go and what happens to them when they disappear for too long? Do they go on vacation?

The sun rises over a country town on a day like any other, except a cow has lumbered into the road, blocking the route of city commuters. Watch the day come to life in this playful, energetic story, and join the townsfolk in asking this increasingly pressing question "Whose Cow?"

George Enfield had inherited a house and a fortune after his granddad had suddenly died. However, the inheritance came with the condition that George would keep his granddads inventing business going.IT CAME AS A BIT OF A SHOCK WHEN GEORGE DISCOVERED THAT HIS FIRST INVENTION WAS TO BE A DEVICE THAT WOULD HOVER WITHOUT USING WINGS AND VERTICAL PROPELLERS. WHEN HE INVESTIGATED THE DETAILS, IT BECAME OBVIOUS HE WOULD NEED TO INVENT A DEVICE WITH ANTIGRAVITY PROPERTIES.EVENTUALLY, GEORGE GOT IN TOUCH WITH HIS UNIVERSITY SWEETHEART, SPARKY, WHO HAD A GIFT OF UNDERSTANDING ELECTROMAGNETISM.THE TWO OF THEM SET ABOUT DEVISING A COMBINATION OF COILS THAT, WHEN COMBINED IN A CERTAIN CONFIGURATION AND CONNECTED ELECTRICALLY, EVENTUALLY PRODUCED A FORM OF LEVITATION.After some time, they constructed a device that could levitate to a height of approximately fifty metres. Elsie (their housekeeper who was inherited from Granddad) witnessed the grand event; subsequently, they demonstrated it to several businesses who said they would be interested in investing.During the construction process, George and Sparkys love for each other became rekindled, and they married.Subsequently, Sparky was kidnapped by a company who wanted to discover the secrets of their device.Eventually, George and Sparky were able to resolve a long-standing family mystery.

A gusty and moving rendition of a journey from childhood to adulthood which creates an intimately painted and observed portrait of those events.A story of first and last loves, of war, sadness and joy.An Odyssey through Europe, Asia and Australia.Of enduring friendships, of hope, self-determination, and resilience, woven humourously and tenderly along each step of the way.

This is a collection of short stories centered in upstate New York, hence the title Upstate Tales. But the stories reflect universal human experience, invoking family, friends, lovers, history, and geography. While the author focuses upon upstate New York, the writing will resonate with readers everywhere who have the gift of introspection and reflection.