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Conradin, a ten-year-old boy, rebels against his strict guardian when he invents a new religion which idolizes his pet polecat-ferret, Sredni Vashtar. Conradin hides Sredni Vashtar and prays to him in secret. When the guardian begins a search for the boy’s new god, Conradin’s worship is answered with disturbing results.

Written in the sixth century BC by senior military general and advisor Sun Tzu, The Art of War has been adopted by strategists the world over. The tactics detailed in the work are appropriate even today, after two and a half millennia, for all those wishing to obtain the best performance from their soldiers and subordinates, sports athletes, and themselves.

"Hector Hugh Munro (18 December 1870 - 14 November 1916), better known by the pen name Saki, and also frequently as H. H. Munro, was a British writer whose witty, mischievous, and sometimes macabre stories satirize Edwardian society and culture. He is considered a master of the short story, and often compared to O. Henry and Dorothy Parker." (Wikipedia)

In this book Scott will teach everything you need to know about Wiccan magick and witchcraft. You will get to know what Wicca means and how to get your way into this art. Especially if you are completely new to Wicca, this guide will be perfect for you. The author will help you to make your first steps into Wiccan magick. The book contains a few Wiccan spells so that you can start right away! This audiobook presents to you the simplest way to achieve your goal of discovering and applying Wicca.

Was he "the greatest human being ever to occupy 10 Downing Street"? Or a man whose "brilliant but unsound judgement resulted in detrimental consequences for Britain and for the world"? Nearly 50 years after his death, debate still rages over Sir Winston Churchill's contribution to history. Indeed, now that wartime nostalgia has mostly washed away, in Britain in particular the views on Churchill are more divergent than ever.

This quintessentially English poem is in the form of a father’s advice to his son on transitioning into manhood. Phillip J. Mather’s masterful delivery poignantly captures Kipling’s inspirational and timeless philosophy.

Beatrix Potter's Tale of Peter Rabbit first appeared in 1902 and has remained a classic children's favorite ever since. Peter was named after a pet rabbit that Beatrix had as a child, and she held the character in especial regard.

Hector Hugh Munro (December 18, 1870-November 14, 1916), better known by the pen name Saki and frequently as H. H. Munro, was a British writer whose witty, mischievous, and sometimes macabre stories satirize Edwardian society and culture. He is considered a master of the short story and often compared to O. Henry and Dorothy Parker. Influenced by Oscar Wilde, Lewis Carroll, and Rudyard Kipling, he himself influenced A. A. Milne, Noel Coward, and P. G. Wodehouse.

Here you have volumes I, II, and III of Castles in England, a Travelers' Guide combined in to a box set. It's a 60-castle tour in around 37,000 words. Inside you will hear about 60 of the most impressive and history-laden castles throughout England.

This audiobook will guide you and unlock your critical creative mind, unraveling innovation and inspiring your productivity through simple, proven exercises and concepts. On your way to success, you will complete the interactive steps needed to unleash your creative thinking that nobody has been able to press upon you before. Writing tricks, visualization hacks, and practical mental puzzles will improve your being by boosting the artist inside.

Written in 1914 by Rudyard Kipling, "For All We Have and Are" exhorts the British people to rally together with courage and strength in the coming desperate struggles.

Radnor’s story began many summers ago in another cruel battle far away across the great ocean. It was in a wonderful remote land conquered by Zark the Vikinn, the fearless warrior from the North. Zark was the chieftain of the large clan of Nordic people who called themselves the Vikinns, the children of the Northern gods who descended hundreds of years ago from the night lights in the winter sky. Vikinns were simple, yet hardy people.

What gift can a rescue kitty like Mambo give to the angel who brought him in from the cold? Find out in this delightfully rhyming children’s tale about a prancing kitten, his friend Clancy the dog, and the animal lover who shared her all with them..

Welcome to the Twisted Tales of Christmas, my sweets. Are you prepared to find out what Santa's secret is? It is a secret that not many people know. How is it that Santa knows who is naughty and nice, and how is it that he got his elves? Be ready to find out the scary truth in Santa's Secret, Twisted Tales of Christmas.

Since my childhood I have been intrigued by castles. It started after a family holiday to Scarborough and being taken to see the castle there. Magnificent things, centuries old. How did they build them way back then without the modern machinery and building techniques we have today? They are remarkable feats of architecture, design, building and magnificent in their purpose both military and governance.

Have you ever wondered why people can have similar opportunities, grow up in the same locality, go to the same school, and live in similar economy, but some can outperform others financially and excel in their craft, while others fail miserably? Why are other people mega-successful and what do they have that you don't? You perhaps think that they are hiding some secret formula which gives them tremendous success. But if there is really such thing, we surely would all be using and doing it. You have what it takes to achieve success....

This is a scientific view of farts and their place in the world.

This is another book in my popular castles series. Here you have volume II of Castles in England, a Traveler's Guide. Twenty more of the most impressive and history-laden castles up and down the land for you to hear about and plan your visits. Each castle has its own fascinating history and tale to tell. That's in addition to being wonderful places to visit and explore. So here is information about another 20 of my personal favorite castles in England.

Ever since I was a child growing up in England I have been fascinated by castles: their history, the part they have played in the development of England through the centuries, the magnificent architecture and feats of ancient engineering and construction. Not only that, castles are great places to visit for a day trip to learn more about them and see the spectacle.

Everyone needs a friend. Poin needs one the most. Poin is running out of time. Tick tock, tick tock. Poin's story might just touch your heart. Kids will be inspired, and imagination will never be the same.