Have you ever wondered what unicorns would do if they existed? Have you wondered what kind of lives they would lead and if they're anything like humans' lives? Well, then this book is for you! The Kingdom of Toppadere is a story about a world of unicorns and all their trials and tribulations. We meet Kaihula, the leader of the peaceful Kingdom of Toppadere, and his bride-to-be, Athena. Though he should be quite happy – he loves Athena and can't wait to marry her – Kaihula has a foreboding feeling that something evil will happen. He tries to put those thoughts aside so he can enjoy this time with his family and friends ... it turns out that what he sensed was accurate. What happens to Toppadere? Will he marry Athena? What happens to his family and friends? Read this book to find out!

In a deeply passionate and insightful autobiographical account, Peter Skippen describes his thoughts and experiences of the years 2018 to 2023. Following the death of his wife and now living on his own, Peter struggles through a range of emotions, demonstrating the depths of his grief and what it is to lose a lifelong partner. He expresses his views about a range of modern-day events and topics such as COVID-19, the political scene, the insurance of religion, happiness, education, and gender differences. Peter touches on some brief sentimental moments from his past and how modern life is so different to the way people lived when he was young.

Alexandra emigrated from Switzerland to Newfoundland with her parents ten years ago. It was there that she met Fenrir, who is still her best friend today, but with whom she fell in love. Both are about to turn 18 this summer and graduate from high school. A kiss on graduation night turns everything upside down for Lexi and Fen. On her birthday, she finds out who she really is and where she comes from. And as if that wasn't enough, a terrible family secret comes to light. All of a sudden, her life is no longer the same. Because suddenly Fen and she are faced with an ancient prophecy. How is she supposed to go on with all this new knowledge and her abilities? And what will happen to Fen and her now?

It's the end of the summer season in a small seaside town. Just as its residents are looking forward to a slower pace, their lives are disturbed by a catalogue of strange appearances and disquieting events. Craig Norton, publisher's assistant with an interest in the paranormal, arrives to visit his aunt. He's on a quest to end a fifty-year-old curse issued by a servant of the Brethren of the Visiting Spirits. He enlists the help of Tara, the beautiful and voluptuous manager of the Beach View Hotel. But what is the significance of her role? A couple fall in love against a background of missing and reappearing people, death, destruction, and the haunting chimes of an ice cream van. What happened in the old Empire Ballroom all those years ago? And can a reoccurrence be prevented?

Assther Medina's happy childhood ends when her mother dies of cancer. She knows there are mysteries about her birth, but the suicide of her best friend forces her to finally confront the secrets that her father has been keeping for her entire life.

For our pets, we are their entire life. This heartfelt story is told from the viewpoint of one family's beloved pets. It will pull on your heartstrings, you may shed a tear but in the main, you will feel the love pouring out of every page.

When 12-year-old Janina Fialkowska momentously decided to dedicate her life to music, little did she know what was in store. Certainly her love of music and desire to share this love provided fulfilment and joy, and there was a certain glamour to the life of a touring artist. She traveled to many countries, met many fascinating people, and indulged her weakness for good food. But there was another side to such a life, and reality made its ugly appearance fairly early on. This collection of autobiographical anecdotes, some poignant, some hilarious, describes her meeting with the legendary Arthur Rubinstein who subsequently shaped the course of her career, her colourful adventures as a young North American woman in the male-dominated music world and her final triumph over horrific illness.

This is the story of one man's travels through northern Pakistan, using Gilgit as a centre. You will be taken westward to the fascinating Kalash Valleys with a surviving unique culture, struggling to maintain their identity in the harsh and rugged mountains, bordering Afghanistan. The story continues to Baltistan and up through the Karakoram Mountains and the infamous Karakoram Highway that links the country to China via the Khunjerab Pass, the highest road border crossing in the world. The journey goes eastwards across the Deosai plateau which have an average elevation of 4,000m and the disputed areas of Jammu and Kashmir. Finally there is the ascent to base camp of K2, the world's second highest but most deadly of mountains.

Are you ready for an adventure? Let the Droopys, a family of raindrops who live above Big Ben, take you on the cloud highway, as they travel around visiting beautiful cities and historical landmarks in Britain. Birgit Kingham has a fantastic way of combining fun and learning in this wonderful book. It's a fantastic mixture of education and inspiration. As they finish one journey, you can't wait to find out where they go to next and who they're going to meet!

Twentieth Century Men is a family saga that traces the lives of the Wilson family starting in 1888 and continuing through three generations of Wilsons until 2006. It describes how the men survived two World Wars in which they served their country gallantly and how they prospered in business as well as excelling in sporting activities. Dick, the eldest son, was involved in actions taken to quell the Mau Mau uprising in Kenya where he participated in the vital intelligence work that led to the early capture of the main instigators. He was also involved in organising the visit of the Queen Mother before continuing his service in Borneo, Zambia and South Africa.