Chameleon Man is not at the top of the food chain and hasn't been for a very long time. Shipton-under-Wychwood is a sleepy English village where Kate Henson arrives to study at theatre school. She meets the son of the local peerage, and they fall deeply in love, however, they come from two very different worlds. Something is not quite right, and as more mysterious deaths occur in the nearby town of Oxford, the truth finally begins to unravel exposing a world hidden in plain sight. A world far more terrifying and deadly than anyone could imagine. Between England and Croatia, the body count rises as a struggle for power emerges. An accidental event turns the wheels of fate and our lovers find themselves caught in the middle. One finds the truth and the other…well, vampires don’t exist, everyone knows that… but the myths and legends behind them do. Sadly, one will die, while the other remains immortal. Forced apart how can they ever be together? The answer comes from the unearthing of an ancient and frightening secret society of deadly creatures masquerading as humans. Mankind is not at the top of the food chain and hasn’t been for a very long time. Finally, an amazing destiny is discovered from within the ancient world of the Chameleon.
Maud and The Tea of Dume Magic, Tea & Witches, Book 1 Magic, Tea and Witches, what would the world be without them? Maud Twangle, a Professional Witch, lives in a world full of magic and mystery with her best friend, Henrietta, who is a Magical Moon Spider. Henrietta lives under Maud’s floppy and rather bedraggled felt pointed ‘going out’ Witches’ hat, which was not to be confused with Maud’s floppy and rather bedraggled, felt pointed ‘gardening’ Witches’ hat, of course. Whilst going about her daily magical life, full of trips to the city by Owl (she much prefers to travel that way, rather than by Dragon) for Tea Symposiums, Maud stumbles headlong into three mysteries which she vows, upon the said floppy and rather bedraggled, felt pointed ‘going out’ Witches’ hat, to solve all of them. The Three Mysteries: 1. Witches & Wizards of the First Order are dying and it’s changing the magical world. 2. A child has appeared in Maud’s cottage, where has she come from and why? 3. What is wrong with the Tea of Dume and why does Maud instinctively fear it? With a swish of magic, a smattering of luck and an ingenious brain, Maud endeavours to solve all these mysteries. However, what will happen to the magical world and its varied inhabitants, if she fails? ‘Tis a horror too terrible to contemplate, without a copious amount of tea, of course.
Maud and The Tea of Dume Magic, Tea & Witches, Book 1 Magic, Tea and Witches, what would the world be without them? Maud Twangle, a Professional Witch, lives in a world full of magic and mystery with her best friend, Henrietta, who is a Magical Moon Spider. Henrietta lives under Maud’s floppy and rather bedraggled felt pointed ‘going out’ Witches’ hat, which was not to be confused with Maud’s floppy and rather bedraggled, felt pointed ‘gardening’ Witches’ hat, of course. Whilst going about her daily magical life, full of trips to the city by Owl (she much prefers to travel that way, rather than by Dragon) for Tea Symposiums, Maud stumbles headlong into three mysteries which she vows, upon the said floppy and rather bedraggled, felt pointed ‘going out’ Witches’ hat, to solve all of them. The Three Mysteries: 1. Witches & Wizards of the First Order are dying and it’s changing the magical world. 2. A child has appeared in Maud’s cottage, where has she come from and why? 3. What is wrong with the Tea of Dume and why does Maud instinctively fear it? With a swish of magic, a smattering of luck and an ingenious brain, Maud endeavours to solve all these mysteries. However, what will happen to the magical world and its varied inhabitants, if she fails? ‘Tis a horror too terrible to contemplate, without a copious amount of tea, of course.
Chameleon Man is not at the top of the food chain and hasn't been for a very long time. Shipton-under-Wychwood is a sleepy English village where Kate Henson arrives to study at theatre school. She meets the son of the local peerage, and they fall deeply in love, however, they come from two very different worlds. Something is not quite right, and as more mysterious deaths occur in the nearby town of Oxford, the truth finally begins to unravel exposing a world hidden in plain sight. A world far more terrifying and deadly than anyone could imagine. Between England and Croatia, the body count rises as a struggle for power emerges. An accidental event turns the wheels of fate and our lovers find themselves caught in the middle. One finds the truth and the other…well, vampires don’t exist, everyone knows that… but the myths and legends behind them do. Sadly, one will die, while the other remains immortal. Forced apart how can they ever be together? The answer comes from the unearthing of an ancient and frightening secret society of deadly creatures masquerading as humans. Mankind is not at the top of the food chain and hasn’t been for a very long time. Finally, an amazing destiny is discovered from within the ancient world of the Chameleon.
The Witchlets of Witches Brew The Witchlets of Witches Brew is a collection of nine tales set throughout a seasonal year in the modern-day village of Brew, commonly known by the name of ‘Witches Brew’. The villagers of Brew worship the land and the seasons, they celebrate the wonders of life and nature during their eight yearly festivals and a Blue Moon celebration. Each tale sees deep changes in the main character’s life relevant to the celebration around which it is set. The collection centres on real-life problems and provides children with fictional, Pagan related stories to help work through their own feelings. Throughout these stories of change, the children learn to appreciate life, family and nature more. The Witchlets of Witches Brew tales are suitable for young and old alike. Tales included: * Holly the Hasty Witch ~ Holly is always in a rush, never stopping to complete a task and often forgetting to fulfil her promises. This tale is about the virtue of Integrity, keeping one’s word and is set at Yule. * Birch the Selfish Witch ~ Birch dislikes having a new step-dad and a new brother or sister on the way. This tale is about the virtue of Fidelity, the birth of a child and is set at Imbolc. * Ash the Solitary Witch ~ Ash is a single child of a family who moves to Brew. This tale is about the virtue of Perseverance, being brave enough to make friends and is set at the Spring Equinox. * Willow the Lonely Witch ~ Willow feels very alone when she hears life-changing news about her mum’s relationship with her girlfriend. This tale is about the virtue of Courage, same-sex parents and is set at Beltane. * Ivy the Stubborn Witch ~ Ivy hates summer for many reasons but most of all because her cousin, Honey, comes to stay with her family for a month. This tale is about the virtue of Hospitality, sharing and is set at the Summer Solstice. * Rowan the Hungry Witch ~ Rowan is always hungry, no matter what or how much she eats. This tale is about the virtue of Industriousness, helping someone less fortunate and is set at Lughnasadh. * Hazel the Unwise Witch ~ Hazel is a fun-loving girl who doesn’t understand the consequences of rash decisions. This tale is about the virtue of Discipline, personal responsibility and is set during the Autumn Equinox. * Yew the Bored Witch ~ Yew has been brought up by her loving, and somewhat overprotective, Grandma. This tale is about the virtue of Self-reliance, helping around the home and is set at Samhain. * Plum the Cautious Witch ~ Plum has been bullied for an entire year but has kept it a secret. After she moves to Brew, she becomes overly cautious with others. This tale is about the virtue of Honour, standing up for oneself and is set at a Blue Moon.
Defining Hinduism' focuses on what Hinduism is, what it has been, and what some have argued it should be. The oldest of the world religions, Hinduism presents a complex pantheon and system of beliefs. Far from being unchanging, Hinduism has, like any faith of duration, evolved in response to changing cultural, political and ideological demands. The book brings together some of the leading scholars working on South Asian religions today.
The Derbyshire Miners (1962) examines the development of the Derbyshire coalfield and the growth of trade union organization among the miners. It looks at the successful unionization, and the history, structure, policy and finances of the union.
On the surface, it looked like Gigi Grant had it all. She managed a successful interior design firm. She had two lovely and precocious teenage daughters. And her best friends, Stacey and Vivian, were always there to offer support and share gossip over a bottle of wine. But as a single mom Gigi hardly found time for herself, balancing work, home, and of course, the revolving door of never-good-enough love interests.
At its founding in 1932, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia was characterized by tribal warfare, political instability, chronic financial shortages and economic crises. As a desert chieftain, Abd al-Aziz Ibn Saud, the ruler and king until 1953, had the skills, the cunning and the power to control the tribes and bring peace to this realm. But financial and economic matters were not his forte and these he left mostly to a single individual, Abdullah al-Sulayman al-Hamdan. He was entrusted with nearly all of the country's early financial dealings and administrative development. The Ministry of Finance, which he headed from its inception, served as nearly the sole government agency dealing with a wide variety of matters, many of which had only a peripheral connection to finance or the economy. This book examines the role of the Ministry of Finance and its minister, Abdullah al-Sulayman, in holding the country together financially and administratively until the promise of substantial oil income was realized a few years after the end of World War II. It will be essential reading for anyone interested in Gulf History and the Economic History of the Middle East.
This book is for students and practitioners of archaeology. It offers an introductory survey of all the applications of mathematical and statistical techniques to their work. These applications are increasingly concerned with computerized data classification and quantification, and their effect is to reduce the level of uncertainty in the interpretation of the evidence that time and chance have left. Any archaeologist wanting to find out what these new methods have to offer has hitherto been forced to search for information in the specialist handbooks, conference proceedings, and review articles of his own, and very often of other, disciplines. This book brings the information conveniently together, so far as it pertains to archaeology, and permits an assessment of its relevance and quality. Those who have been daunted by the specialist knowledge apparently demanded will now be able to acquire a thorough grasp of principles and practices. Only an elementary knowledge of mathematics is presumed throughout. Part 1 provides a brief introduction to basic concepts in archaeology and mathematics. Part 2 relates the standard archaeological techniques and procedures to mathematics; it concentrates on numerical approaches best suited to archaeological practices. Part 3 examines various automatic seriation techniques and discusses further work that is coming to play an essential part in the development of archaeology.
Council texts from the eastern and western Mediterranean allow us to see how close relations were between Christians and Jews in late antiquity. These texts give precise descriptions of the continuing close relations between the ordinary faithful Christians and Jews on a daily basis.
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