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We had hoped that our drama's scene might lie on a pirate ship at sea. We had wished for a swaying mast, full-set with canvas—a typhoon to smother our stage in wind. We had hoped to walk a victim off the plank, with the sea roaring in the wings. But our plot deals stubbornly with us. Alas, our pirates grow old and stiff. They have retired, as we say, from active practice and live in easy luxury on shore. Yet we shall see that their villainy still thrives. - Summary from Prologue By the way, Section 0 has a buncha interesting explanations by the author on why and how the play came about and ...

In these 10 short and witty essays, author Charles S. Brooks (1878-1934) muses on various topics, as wide-ranging as Shakespeare, travelling to foreign countries, or even fashion (night-caps and hoopskirts), to name only a few. - Summary by Sonia

The third brilliantly funny family comedy told from the perspective of Sammy the sniffer dog – perfect for younger readers aged 7+ Setterpoo Sammy has a BRILLIANT sense of smell. She can sniff out ANYTHING. Something strange is going on in Bloomington, and Sammy and her Best Human Friend...

Join Charles S. Brooks (1878-1934) in this delightful collection of 17 short essays, where his trademark wit and charm shine through. With a knack for storytelling, Brooks recounts humorous incidents that can unfold during holidays or in the everyday hustle of life. Fans of his frightful comedies, Wappin Wharf and At the Sign of the Greedy Pig, will find plenty to enjoy here as well. (Summary by Sonia)

A warm and brilliantly funny family comedy told from the perspective of Sammy the sniffer dog – perfect for younger readers aged 7 and up Setterpoo Sammy has a BRILLIANT sense of smell. She can sniff out ANYTHING – watches, explosives, even parrots! But one day, Sammy sniffs some EXTRA-HOT...

Comunión con Dios: Un Camino de Encuentro Espiritual es un audiolibro que invita a sumergirse en la maravillosa experiencia de la comunión con lo divino. Basado en textos sagrados y reflexiones profundas, este audiolibro explora la esencia del vínculo entre Dios y el alma humana.

An unpredictably scheduled podcast where the Brooks brothers, Charlie and Sonny, babble with each other about topics and reviews of the latest popcorn flicks and other popular forms of media... Mostly the superhero crap!

Welcome to volume III of my memoirs—with me, Holly Hopkinson, still in the middle of flipping nowhere, and still on the brink of MULTIPLE CATASTROPHES, like my parents announcing that we might be moving STATESIDE. Good thing my sister is still into organising protests, thank you very much. PLUS Mum is about to lose what little money we have left on a vegetable shop, there's been a biscuit-fight fiasco in the village, and a family secret I uncovered means my suitcase is packed, my goodbyes are prepared—life is cruel at 12.

Sarah discovers that not everything in the valley is as magic as she might've wished - especially the nearly illiterate wizard, the mouse-sized dragon, and the warrior who can't stand the sight of blood. Being hunted isn't helping, either. Will Sarah survive this new life of hers, and can she make it home? And, more importantly, will she ever be the same again?

Some 100,000 soldiers fought in the April 1862 battle of Shiloh, and nearly 20,000 men were killed or wounded; more Americans died on that Tennessee battlefield than had died in all the nation's previous wars combined. In the first book in his new series, Steven E. Woodworth has brought together a group of superb historians to reassess this significant battle and provide in-depth analyses of key aspects of the campaign and its aftermath.

Jack, the delightful, mischievous, big-hearted hero of so many Newfoundland folktales, is worried about his parents. They aren’t getting any younger; in fact, they’re really quite old. So, Jack and his brothers Bill and Tom decide to set out and find a magic fruit that will make the old young again. Told with the humor, warmth, and sly wit that have made Andy Jones one of Newfoundland’s finest and best-loved storytellers, The Queen of Paradise’s Garden follows Jack on his way to the land of the Queen of Paradise, three miles this side of the end of the world.

Helen is a fine hand with a slingshot, and more than at home in the woods. After all, she was raised by bears for a time. When she stumbles on the castle of three evil giants, she comes up with the perfect plan to rid the land of them. Well, almost perfect... Andy Jones’s hilarious new folktale adaptation/middle reader Barefoot Helen and the Giants is jam-packed with adventures and tales of adventure. It celebrates brave and resourceful girls, blended families, and storytelling itself.

Earlier this year, me and the rest of my family had to move to the middle of nowhere after my dad lost his job. Now my mum has just lost her job as well, and I must once again save my family from financial ruin and catastrophe - while dealing with silent brother Harold’s girl drama and sorting out my older sister, Harmony, who has joined the protests about a new housing development in the village. Thank goodness I am armed with my Magic Pocket Watch.

A charming domestic comedy, with a dash of magic, and the occasional moment of mayhem! These are the memoirs of ME, Holly Hopkinson, aged almost ten, except without any of the rubbish adults usually put in, thank you very much. My dad just lost his job, which means me and the rest of my family...

Join us on a whimsical journey where the high seas meet hilarity in Wappin Wharf. Our tale was meant to unfold aboard a swaying pirate ship, with billowing sails and storms that roar in the background. However, our story takes an unexpected turn. Instead of adventurous buccaneers, we find ourselves with a crew of aging pirates who have long traded their sea legs for the comforts of shore life. Yet, their mischievous spirit remains alive and well! Dive into the prologue for fascinating insights from the author about the origins of this playful play—no spoilers included! For those eager to ...

In a whimsical mood inspired by Spanish castles, I conjure the image of an ancient city perched atop a hill, where towering battlements rise from the rock and spires reach for the stars. Our story unfolds in the dimly lit square of this city, set in a distant past where the world feels flat, comets are harbingers of doom, and witches still soar through the moonlit night. Published alongside Wappin Wharf A Frightful Comedy of Pirates, this tale is subtitled A Frightful Comedy of Beggars. Join us at The Sign of The Greedy Pig tavern, where intrigue and mischief abound. Will the beggars be ...

“Mejia Culpa” is an honest and unfiltered podcast where we navigate life, love, and lessons learned. Join us as we reflect on our shared past, tackle tough conversations, and explore what it means to grow, forgive, and co-parent. Raw, real, and relatable… this is our story, one episode at a time. “Yeah… my fault”

The second warm and brilliantly funny family comedy told from the perspective of Sammy the sniffer dog – perfect for younger readers aged 7 and up Setterpoo Sammy has a BRILLIANT sense of smell. She can sniff out ANYTHING. When Sammy uncovers a FAKE forged painting and is dognapped by villain...

Sumérgete en un fascinante recorrido por las Escrituras que revela la verdadera naturaleza de nuestro adversario espiritual. "Desenmascarando al Enemigo" es una obra maestra que combina la sabiduría de renombrados teólogos como Arthur W. Pink, David Martyn Lloyd-Jones y Charles Spurgeon para desentrañar el misterio que rodea a Satanás. Desde el Jardín del Edén hasta el Lago de Fuego, este libro te guiará a través de las estrategias del maligno y te equipará con poderosas armas espirituales para vencer sus artimañas.

LA APOSTASÍA es una poderosa colección de escritos clásicos que aborda uno de los temas más inquietantes del cristianismo: el abandono de la fe. A través de las penetrantes reflexiones de reconocidos teólogos como Spurgeon, Pink y Owen, esta obra desentraña las causas, señales y consecuencias de la apostasía, mientras ofrece sabiduría atemporal sobre la perseverancia de los verdaderos creyentes.