Download or read book How Far Does Alfie Reach written by Gunilla Bergström and published by Bok-Makaren AB. This book was released on 2023-06-20 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An Alfie book for slightly older readers! At the age of 6 or 7 comes the eternal big question: What is a person? How far do our feelings reach, our actions, our thoughts? Alfie ponders over this – in his own clever way. Rhymes and ideas to mull over! And to fire the imagination…

Download or read book Alfie Kray The Asset written by S. Clark Kray and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Literature and Philosophical Play in Early Childhood Education written by Viktor Johansson and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2018-12-07 with total page 237 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Literature and Philosophical Play in Early Childhood Education explores the role of philosophy and the humanities as pedagogy in early childhood educational research and practice, arguing that research should attend to questions about education and growth that concern social structures, individual development, and existential aspects of learning. It demonstrates how we can think of pedagogy and educational practices in early childhood as artistic, poetic, and philosophical, and exemplifies a humanities-based approach by giving literature and artful play a place in shaping the ground of practice and research. The book explores a range of alternative approaches to theory in education and the feasibility of a curriculum of moral values for young children and contains a variety of scenes involving children’s play and involvement with literature and fiction. It portrays how engaging with children’s play can be a philosophical and pedagogical investigation where children’s own philosophising is taken seriously, where children’s thoughts are put on a par with established research and philosophy. Moreover, the book engages with a range of different forms of literature – picture books, novels, auto-fiction, poetry – and develops these as portrayals that serve as a basis for non-theoretical and poetic pedagogical research. Literature and Philosophical Play in Early Childhood Education will be of great interest to academics, researchers, and post-graduate students in the fields of philosophy and education. It will also appeal to upper-level undergraduates, school psychologists, teachers, and therapists.

Download or read book Castles written by Benjamin X. Wretlind and published by Benjamin X. Wretlind. This book was released on 2011-04-03 with total page 102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Castles has been called ‎"...disturbing, creepy..." - "Uncomfortable...but fascinating" - "Shear madness..." - "Highly recommended"It is "...a visceral tale on many levels, one that makes you squirm because what you are reading is so horrible, yet prevalent in the world today."When Maggie was six, she hid from desert storms under the sink where the Comet and Windex were kept. Now twenty, she welcomes the storms. Maggie has been abused, torn apart by the sins of others and constantly feels as if she is living on the verge of some grand epiphany. Then again, she may just be insane. Maggie doesn't know if the four bodies she dismembered and placed inside a rusted Volkswagen Bus are the only bricks left to her castle in the sky, but she hopes you'll understand if they're not.Castles is Maggie's story, a literary horror novel about love and redemption, belief and revenge and what brings a person to madness. Set in a nameless desert in a nameless town, it is the view into the life of a young woman who wonders if madness is really mad.

Download or read book Alfie s War written by Richard Pike and published by Casemate Publishers. This book was released on 2012-10-24 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The bestselling author of Seven Seas, Nine Lives continues the remarkable experiences of Captain A.W.F. “Alfie” Sutton during the Second World War. Written in three parts, this book follows the harrowing adventures of Captain A.W.F. “Alfie” Sutton, CBE, DSC and bar, RN. During events which come as close to fiction as is imaginable, the first part describes how Alfie, badly injured and close to death during the bombing of HMS Illustrious by the Luftwaffe in January 1941, wakes to find himself laid out among the dead, but miraculously still able to help the ship on to Malta. After full recovery, part two starts with his involvement in the Allied campaign in Greece in the spring of 1941, leading to him eventually evacuating the Greek royal family in a flying boat. After numerous escapades he fights with the defenders during the German invasion of Crete in 1941. Admiral Cunningham was later to describe Sutton’s efforts as “an example of grand personal courage under the worst possible conditions which stands out brightly in the gloom.” It was a struggle doomed to failure, but Alfie survived to continue his war and tell his story to author Richard Pike who relates it here with passion, pace and drama.

Download or read book The Dover Cafe Under Fire written by Ginny Bell and published by Bonnier Zaffre Ltd.. This book was released on 2022-09-15 with total page 442 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'Brilliantly written and researched . . . I loved it.' Rosie Goodwin The third book in a moving and heartwarming World War II saga series. Perfect for readers of Ellie Dean and Annie Groves and for fans of the Home Fires series. Dover, 1940 As firebombs fall on Dover, Edie Castle's life is thrown into turmoil when the garage where she lives and works is damaged and her beloved boss is arrested. With no job and nowhere else to go, Edie returns to Castle's Café and her formidable mother, Nellie. Living with her mother is never easy, but tensions reach boiling point when an old friend of Nellie's arrives looking for a place to stay. Meanwhile, desperate to clear her boss's name, Edie turns to his nephew for help. But when the café is engulfed in scandal, a shocking tragedy brings long-buried memories to the surface, and Edie realises she can't trust anyone - not even her own mother . . . Don't miss the next book in the brilliant Dover Cafe Series, Return to the Dover Cafe. Available to pre-order now! - - - - - - - - - Praise for the Dover Cafe series: 'A brilliant evocation of a family and community pulling together in wartime. Full of drama, laughter, and nail biting cliff hangers. A triumph!' Annie Clarke, author of The Factory Girls series 'Well-researched and expertly written . . . Perfect for those days when all you want is a book to lose yourself in.' Fiona Ford, author of The Liberty Girls 'A joyous read, the sort of book to read in one sitting.' Kitty Danton, author of A Wartime Christmas 'A rattling good novel that gives the reader a front seat at the Dover café during World War 2 . . . a really good start to what looks to be a fascinating saga.' Shirley Mann, author of Lily's War 'Brilliantly researched, written with warmth and insight, brimming with emotion and drama, and starring a cast of superbly drawn characters who are guaranteed to touch the hearts of readers everywhere.' Lancashire Post

Download or read book Listen to the Moon written by Michael Morpurgo and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2015-10-27 with total page 350 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A young boy and his father take in a lost girl, who the villagers suspect may be German.

Download or read book Christmas with the Shipyard Girls written by Nancy Revell and published by Random House. This book was released on 2019-10-24 with total page 309 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ___________________________ THE SEVENTH NOVEL IN THE BESTSELLING SHIPYARD GIRLS SERIES Sunderland, 1942: Christmas is fast approaching, and with it comes a flurry of snow and surprises... Against all odds, Polly's fiancé has finally returned home from the front line. If they can keep things on an even keel, she might get the winter wedding she's always dreamed of. Meanwhile shipyard manager Helen is determined to move on after a turbulent year. Her sights are set on breaking the yard's production record and no one, not even the handsome Dr Parker, is going to get in her way. And head welder Rosie's little sister Charlotte has turned up unannounced. Why is she back and so set on staying? Join the shipyard girls as they navigate through life, love and war this Christmas. ___________________________ Praise for the Shipyard Girls series: 'Rhe author is one to watch' Sun 'A brilliant read' Take a Break 'Well-drawn, believable characters combined with a storyline to keep you turning the pages' Woman 'Nancy Revell knows how to stir the passions and soothe the heart!' Northern Echo

Download or read book The Curse of the Bletherwytch written by Anne Wall and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2015-10-29 with total page 173 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When the written word comes under attack for a second time, Alfie Tucker is pitched headlong into another nail-biting race against time to save The Gilded Lexicon. As the daring young adventurer sets out in search of the ancient artefact, he soon discovers there is someone else out there who will stop at nothing to get their hands on the relic. After learning that they too are after The Gilded Lexicon, but for a very different reason, Alfie realises it is vital he thwarts any attempt by the enemy to get to the priceless treasure first. But is he already too late?

Download or read book While the Others Sleep written by Tom Becker and published by Scholastic UK. This book was released on 2013-04-01 with total page 174 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Alfie Mandeville doesn't know why he's been sent to Scarbrook House, a sanatorium where the children of Victorian Britain's upper class are hidden away. The only thing wrong with him is that he cannot sleep. But disturbing things are happening at Scarbrook - things that make Alfie wonder if he really is insane. A sleepwalker is found dead. A funeral is interrupted from beyond the grave. Worst of all, terrible creatures stalk the dorms at night, looking for a demon patient to drag back to hell, consuming anything that stands in their way. The only protection is to be asleep - but Alfie is wide awake...

Download or read book Harbouring written by Jenny Pattrick and published by Penguin Random House New Zealand Limited. This book was released on 2022-03-29 with total page 318 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It is 1839 and Huw Pengellin is desperate to find a better life for his family than the one he ekes out in Wales. His wife, Martha, is fully aware just how foolhardy Huw’s schemes can be, but she is keen to escape the foundry slums, as well as Huw’s brother Gareth, with his hot eyes and roving hands’ Might Colonel Wakefield’s plans to take settlers to the distant shores of New Zealand offer a solution? On the other side of the world, watching the new arrivals, is Hineroa, who is also desperate to find a better life. Will she be a slave for ever, will she ever be reunited with her people, and will the ships that keep sailing into the bay bring further trouble? Change is underway, not just for these characters but also for the crescent of beach, thick bush and steep hills that are about to become the bustling settlement of Wellington.

Download or read book The Adventures of Master Alfie London written by Hamish McTavish and published by Austin Macauley Publishers. This book was released on 2023-04-28 with total page 595 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: London 1842 - Unwilling to be shackled by his orphan tag and the Mile End Poorhouse, 10-year-old Alfie London is desperate to break out and explore the world by way of a naval career. Following a chance encounter, Alfie meets the well-to-do Alexandria Scott. Together with their stray Jack Russel, Rocket, they fearlessly stowaway into the unknown in search of adventure. And adventure is what they soon find! The kind that will test their mettle to the limits and take them on a magical journey to save their imprisoned shipmates. Tackling puzzles, villains, and mythical creatures at every turn, they must find a way to ensure that the history of the world as we know it comes to pass! Where their only hope is finding the long-lost Scrolls of Shangri-La and, in turn, the enchanting and miraculous kingdom itself!

Download or read book The Face Behind the Mask The Annie Graham crime series Book 6 written by Helen Phifer and published by HarperCollins UK. This book was released on 2017-04-14 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ‘Wow this book was fantastic! Loved the characters, loved the story. Couldn't put it down, it totally sucked me in and didn't let me go until the very last page.’ – Dawn (Netgalley) The greatest show on earth may pose the greatest danger...

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Download or read book Walk With Me When Grief Passes Love Remains written by Peter Nathaniel Lee and published by River Of Stars Publishing. This book was released on 2023-06-23 with total page 620 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 900km to walk. A cycle of generational addiction to break. Embark on this inspirational journey of healing on the Camino De Santiago. From hedonistic festivals, psyche readings, spirit guides, and awakenings, to the rugged beauty and medieval streets of Northern Spain, homelessness becomes a pilgrimage, and an adventure in Spain unfolds. Sometimes you have to change everything to change yourself. Powerful. Entertaining. Moving. A timely intervention into the conversation on mental health, masculinity, and suicide. - Soul Craft Your Life Podcast Reviews Set in a dead-end town in the Midlands and Northern Spain, this is an exploration of generational trauma and healing. It's entertaining yet honest, and that's the beauty of it. - James Pointer We meet Peter standing on the edge of a cliff contemplating the question, 'How far would you fall before changing your mind?' Adrift in Spain, having left everything he owns and knows, he faces the hard truth - life catches up to you no matter how far you run. Three months before, whilst sitting in a former police cell and handling Christmas delivery requests, he receives a phone call from a stranger who asks him to write her suicide note. So begins a series of synchronicities that lead him to hike the Camino De Santiago, an ancient pilgrimage route through France and Spain. As he walks, his father's story unfolds beside his own, chronicling the addiction that runs through his paternal line and which led to his father's premature death the year before. Peter is haunted by what seems like an inevitable path laid before him. Homeless and without money, he must let go of control, place his trust in the kindness of strangers, and embrace the mysteries of the Camino. Before he can finish his pilgrimage and reach the ocean, a reckoning awaits him in the desert. If he can face his family's past, he may yet walk into a new world. Inspired by true events, this story is about grief and healing and how we can send the love back. An emotional rollercoaster that carries you the entire way - Laura Clements Some books change you for the better, this one does - M Harrigan A fascinating exploration of masculinity and the search for meaning in a post-Christian world - Stevie and Barbs Podcast I loved this book! Spirit guides, magical signs, listening to the heart, all grounded in a story that holds no punches - Fran, AU

Download or read book The Vanishing of Margaret Small written by Neil Alexander and published by Embla Books. This book was released on 2022-11-16 with total page 277 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'So moving, so transporting, and so important' Laura Pearson, The Last List of Mabel Beaumont 'A tender, thought-provoking and totally gripping novel from a wonderful storyteller...deserves to be a huge hit!' Matt Cain, author of The Secret Life of Albert Entwistle Meet Margaret Small: 75, plain spoken, Whitstable native and a Cilla Black super fan. Shortly after the death of her idol, Margaret begins receiving sums of money in the post, signed simply 'C'. She is convinced it must be Cilla, but how can it be? To solve the mystery of her benefactor Margaret must go back in her memories almost 70 years, to the time when she was 'vanished' to a long-stay institution for children with learning disabilities. An absorbing and page-turning mystery with a dual timeline, The Vanishing of Margaret Small takes readers into a fascinating past, and introduces an unforgettable literary heroine. Perfect for fans of Libby Page and Gail Honeyman. Praise for The Vanishing of Margaret Small: 'An evocative, endearing, entertaining and thoroughly delicious character portrait and a terrific first novel' Donal MacIntyre, TV presenter 'Heartbreaking and uplifting at the same time, and so authentic. I can't recommend it enough' Beth Moran, Take Me Home 'A captivating and charming story' Imogen Clark, Impossible to Forget 'Funny, sad and uplifting all at once' Frances Quinn, The Smallest Man 'A beautiful story of human spirit and its power to thrive against the odds' Anstey Harris, When I First Held You 'A fantastic, feel-good story . . . rich in nostalgia and a joy to read' Matson Taylor 'Beautifully observed and poignant. An outstanding debut' Alex Brown 'Compelling and authentic . . . Margaret's story is quiet but her voice is mighty' Julietta Henderson

Download or read book If A Wicked Man written by John Lawson and published by Bridge Logos Inc. This book was released on 2019 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The True Crime Biography of John Lawson, born in Scotland and raised in South Africa until the age of ten where his policeman father locked him home alone and never returned. Rescued after four days without food he was sent back to Scotland where rage grew inside. In Glasgow, Liverpool, Manchester and London's Soho his fighting skills and courage made him a man with a reputation among the gangs and violent men running the clubs where vice and prostitution were rife. Riding with a biker gang, trained as a bodyguard and graduating to 'debt collecting' for international racketeers his life was full of brutality and crime. It was only when serving his third jail sentence that he found the way to escape the prison of brutality that his life had become. A remarkable story of one man's escape from his past life by finding The Truth that set him free.