Download or read book The Rattling Cat written by Simon Gregory and published by eBook Partnership. This book was released on 2021-09-09 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ‘The Rattling Cat’ is a rip-roaring tale of smuggling in the late eighteenth century on the coast of Kent. The young hero, Miles, becomes involved with colourful characters and exciting escapades in the cutthroat town of Deale. Miles Papillion has been sent to stay with his uncle, landlord of the Noah’s Ark, a hostelry with a dubious reputation. He is swiftly embroiled in the search for a smugglers’ tunnel that is guarded by a ghostly skeleton. This involves him in alarming situations: being held up in a coach by a highwayman, almost drowning while swimming from a bathing machine, escaping down the revolving sail of a windmill and leading an rescue on the Goodwin Sands. His loyalties are challenged when he befriends the local inhabitants ~ saints and sinners ~ each, in some way, connected with the ‘Wicked Trade’.
Download or read book Rattles the Barn Cat Misfit written by Arlene White and published by . This book was released on 2007-07 with total page 30 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rattles grows up with wild cats, and doesn't heed any of their warnings. When Rattles gets sick, a major change takes place. Get "Rattles, the Barn Cat Misfit" to find out why Rattles was the odd-ball cat in the group. Suitable for ages 4-9.First book in series!
Download or read book The Cat with Three Passports written by CJ Fentiman and published by Silver Vine Press. This book was released on 2020-11-02 with total page 222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A girl struggling to fit in. A homeless kitten. An unexpected job offer in an unfamiliar country that changes everything. CJ had a long history of escaping places and people she wasn't fond of. But for the sake of a silver tabby, she decided to stay in Japan for a while. This decision helped her open up her heart and mind, revisit her way of thinking, and reconnect with her estranged family. Let this heartwarming memoir take you to the land of cats and cherry trees as you read about CJ's adventures - from the craziness of the naked men festival, the experience of forest bathing and the significance of finding a life purpose or ikigai, to the temples of Takayama, and wonders of Cat Island - you'll see what a homeless kitten found outside a temple in Japan taught her about an old culture and new beginnings
Download or read book Rattles Goes to the City written by Arlene H. Sevilla and published by . This book was released on 2007-07-01 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rattles is an out-of-the ordinary cat. Having been born on a farm and living in a barn among wild cats, Rattles is unusually charming and has the most endearing purr. When the grandchildren visit Grandma on the farm, they fall in love with Rattles. Problems develop, however, and the grandchildren decide to take Rattles back home in the city with them.
Download or read book The Smuggler s Wife written by Evie Grace and published by Random House. This book was released on 2020-12-31 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The brand new novel from bestselling author Evie Grace, set amongst the Napoleonic Wars in the 1800s. Perfect for fans of Dilly Court and Poldark. _______________________ KENT 1815 Her heart led her to him, but will loyalty be enough to make her stay . . . When the beautiful but naïve Grace Lennicker falls for Isaiah Feasey, son of a rival smuggling family and owner of a local tavern, her sisters try to intervene. But as tensions grow, there is another suitor also hoping to win her hand in marriage, the dashing and more favourable Albert Enderby, a young lieutenant in the Revenue. Grace is unwittingly drawn back into the world of smuggling that her sisters fought hard to leave behind, and as violence erupts, she finds herself unable to stand by, knowing the rival gangs will kill anyone who stands in their way. When her husband becomes involved, Grace is forced to make a difficult decision - turn him in and risk her life, or stay loyal and risk the lives of those she loves . . . Praise for Evie Grace 'Intriguing' Val Wood 'A charming historical read that hits all the right notes' Woman's Weekly 'Heart-tugging saga of which Catherine Cookson would've approved' Peterborough Evening Telegraph
Download or read book The Lace Maiden written by Evie Grace and published by Random House. This book was released on 2020-01-09 with total page 330 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first novel in the brand new Smugglers Daughters trilogy set against the backdrop of the Napoleonic Wars on the Kentish Coast from bestselling author Evie Grace. Perfect for fans of Dilly Court and Poldark. __________________________ Deal, Kent. 1811. The heart of the British smuggling business. 'Deal is a godforsaken town where the streets are ruled by villains . . .' The Lennicker sisters live in a cottage nestled amongst the counting houses, shops and inns, where the smugglers plot and the seamen drink. When their father – a fisherman and smuggler – is murdered by a rival gang, the eldest daughter, Louisa, is forced to carve out a living by trading illegally in French lace. She will do anything to keep a roof over her sisters’ heads, but what she truly desires is a way of wreaking revenge . . . With the threat of Napoleon approaching Britain’s shores, the stakes couldn’t be higher. One wrong move and Louisa could risk losing not only her sisters, but her life . . . Praise for Evie Grace ‘Intriguing’ Val Wood ‘A charming historical read that hits all the right notes’ Woman’s Weekly ‘Heart-tugging saga of which Catherine Cookson would’ve approved’ Peterborough Evening Telegraph __________________________ The second novel in The Smuggler's Daughter trilogy THE GOLDEN MAID is available to pre-order now
Download or read book Deal and Walmer in 50 Buildings written by Paul Harris and published by Amberley Publishing Limited. This book was released on 2020-08-15 with total page 143 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explore the rich history of the city of Deal and Walmer in this guided tour through their most fascinating historic and modern buildings.
Download or read book The Golden Maid written by Evie Grace and published by Random House. This book was released on 2020-08-20 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THE SECOND NOVEL IN THE GRIPPING SMUGGLER'S DAUGHTERS TRILOGY! Perfect for fans of Dilly Court and Poldark. ______________________ Deal, Kent, 1812 Eighteen-year-old Winnie Lennicker yearns for a peaceful life as a respectable married woman. However, when she becomes involved in her family's free-trading operations and caught by the Revenue, she is sent before the magistrates. Forced to confess that she is with child, now more than ever, Winnie is determined to give up smuggling. But the only way she can support herself and her unborn child is to carry on. An opportunity presents itself to carry despatches on behalf of British agents and spies, and gold for Wellington's army. Needing the money, Winnie can’t afford to refuse, but the journey across the Channel is treacherous. When Winnie discovers the despatches she’s carrying aren’t what they seem, she’s determined to right her wrongs in the hope of achieving her dream and leaving the free trade behind for good. Praise for Evie Grace ‘Intriguing’ Val Wood ‘A charming historical read that hits all the right notes’ Woman’s Weekly ‘Heart-tugging saga of which Catherine Cookson would’ve approved’ Peterborough Evening Telegraph
Download or read book Shelter Medicine for Veterinarians and Staff written by Lila Miller and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2013-01-04 with total page 754 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Shelter Medicine for Veterinarians and Staff, Second Edition is the premier reference on shelter medicine. Divided into sections on management, species-specific animal husbandry, infectious disease, animal cruelty, shelter programs, behavior, and spay/neuter, the new edition has been reformatted in a more user-friendly design with briefer chapters and information cross-referenced between chapters. Maintaining a herd health approach, new and expanded chapters address issues of husbandry, infectious disease management, behavior forensics, population management, forensic toxicology, animal cruelty and hoarding, enrichment in shelters, spay/neuter, and shelter design. Now in full color, this fully updated new edition delivers a vast array of knowledge necessary to provide appropriate and humane care for shelter animals. Veterinarians, veterinary technicians and shelter professionals will find this to be the go-to resource on the unique aspects of shelter medicine that help facilitate operating a modern, efficient, and humane shelter.
Download or read book Bahram s Shorts written by Barry Ghabaei and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2014-10-15 with total page 681 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Never before have short stories taken such twist and turns. These are the stories of our future! Indulge yourself in 100 quirky, emotional, and humorous short stories - all unedited and raw!
Download or read book Is poetry a science Order in chaos written by Angela Mary Lisle and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2018-06-26 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of poems by Angela Mary Lisle, 'Is Poetry a Science?' also examines the author's own approach to writing.
Download or read book The Soldier written by Ellie Isaacson and published by Write Me, LLC. This book was released on 2023-03-09 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As a mafia soldier, I was no stranger to pain. I took as much as I gave and enjoyed every minute of it. Now, after an accident left me damaged and broken, my every movement was met with intolerable agony. I had nothing to live for. Until her. Lyndsey. Who was not only terrified of me and my mafia life, but as a single mother and my physical therapist, was off limits. She intrigued me and I became obsessed, until all I could focus on was her. The tears she cried. Her fears and the scars that she tried to hide. The threat looming over her and her daughter’s heads. While she healed my body, she stole my heart, and something in me shifted. When her dark past resurfaced, I knew I would do anything in my power to keep it from taking her away.
Download or read book Tales from Tubblewood Too written by Pamela J. Wilson and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2009-04 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Experience the excitement of the holidays and the joy of the seasons with the colorful characters of Tubblewood. Miss Duck would prefer to stay in the warmth of her cozy home sipping a cup of hot apricot tea. However, her life always turns into an adventure when she is called upon to help a friend or a neighbor. Throughout the year, you can join Miss Duck and her woodland friends in their escapades. They may be assisting the groundhog with a mystery guest on his big day, correcting a problem after an April Fool's Day prank goes too far, learning the meaning of Independence Day and how to celebrate the holiday in a safe manner, or working together to save Tubblewood Forest. Holiday traditions for St. Patrick's Day, Easter, Arbor Day, and Thanksgiving also are included. There is a tale to be savored for every season in this collection of stories. Intertwined throughout each story are valuable life messages. Miss Duck and her charming entourage teach these lessons through their words and actions and demonstrate them in a positive manner. The Tubblewood tales have universal appeal. They can be comprehended by young children and still hold the interest and imagination of older children and adults. The quality of the content spans all ages and any generation. Additionally, special scenes are artistically depicted in beautifully designed illustrations. Don't miss the opportunity to create memories by sharing this enchanting group of holiday stories with your loved ones. It's certain to be a time-treasured addition to any household library. Be sure to add to your collection another captivating book, Tales From Tubblewood: A Duck For All Seasons, which contains stories in the settings of Valentine's Day, Easter, summer vacation, Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.
Download or read book Animal Stories written by Dennis Pepper and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2002 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of folk tales and myths, fiction and fables about all kinds of animals.
Download or read book Report Upon the Condition and Progress of the U S National Museum During the Year Ending June 30 written by United States National Museum and published by . This book was released on 1898 with total page 878 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Annual Report of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution written by United States National Museum and published by . This book was released on 1898 with total page 1630 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Christmas on the Coast written by Lee Tobin McClain and published by HQN Books. This book was released on 2020-10-13 with total page 294 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Lee Tobin McClain dazzles with unforgettable characters, fabulous small-town settings and a big dose of heart.”—Susan Mallery, New York Times bestselling author There’s no better place to spend Christmas than on the Chesapeake Bay, where it’s always the perfect season to start over. Former police officer Paul Thompson has come to the little town of Pleasant Shores to heal his PTSD. The prescription involves volunteering, therapy and, most of all, a stable routine for his young son. Falling for Amber Rowe, however, would make that stability impossible. Even though she immediately bonds with little Davey, Amber’s future is filled with uncertainty, and Paul can’t bear to see his son love and lose someone else. Amber got to know Paul’s late wife while writing a book about cancer. In doing so, she learned a secret that could tear Paul’s world apart. Keeping her distance is the best way to avoid unwittingly causing turmoil for a man she’s come to care about more than she ever intended. But as Christmas draws near and their joint volunteer project develops, so does the depth of their feelings. And soon, Amber will have to choose between keeping a promise and committing to a risky love… Don’t miss Forever on the Bay, the next book in The Off Season series by Lee Tobin McClain, where safe harbor and new beginnings await on the Chesapeake Bay. The Off Season Series Book 1 - Cottage at the Beach Book 2 - Reunion at the Shore Book 3 - Christmas on the Coast Book 4 - Home to the Harbor Book 5 - First Kiss at Christmas Book 6 - Forever on the Bay
