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The Steel Orchestra is Trinidad and Tobago's musical gift to the world. This is the story of how steelpan music was made possible out of the fire deep within the belly and bowels of those who lived it passionately. The whole world has now been gripped by the power of this distinctive and powerful musical form.

Madison Dorsay loves to put on paper the ongoing thoughts, conversations, sights and sentiments that surround us every day. In particular, Madison is drawn into the meanderings of wandering spirits and their intertwined relationships in an eternal love of life and each other, interrupted by the occasional interlude. The poems collected here reflect collective thoughts and considerations made during the COVID-19 pandemic and the impact they had on love, togetherness and the realization that we are never alone.

Broken Tusk is a heart-wrenching tale that follows the trials and tribulations of a family of African elephants, narrated by the hero, a young male named Broken Tusk. From daily encounters with natural disasters to the cruel and devastating effects of human actions, Broken Tusk guides readers through the soulful journey of his family's incalculable suffering. Alongside the hardships, readers also witness moments of joy, including playful games, mud baths, and even a bit of romance for Broken Tusk. With simple writing and short sentences, this absorbing story serves as an eye-opener for readers of all ages and provides an educational insight into the lives of African elephants.

War can be woven into the social fabric of a country. Threats to the national identity of Yemen were not born yesterday, nor was it born when the war began in 2015. This is a story whose depths go all the way back to the middle of the 20th century and the diverse sectarian and regional actors within Yemen at that time.Efforts made to uncover the motives of this conflict's development and motivations included exclusive interviews with the representatives of all Yemeni active parties. By approaching each perspective, this book develops an approach to see where the real roots of the conflict lie, and to explore the possibility that a common ground could be found to restore peace and stability to Yemen.

Brian is from a very powerful family in Washington. Like most young adults, his idea of Los Angeles is distorted and self-indulgent. Since Brian's birth, he has been considered by many as being one of the chosen. This makes him a target for enemies and the spiritual world.Brian meets a realtor with a past. A dark past, and an ambitious future. Against his father's wishes, Brian wants to experience life and create his own destiny. He delves in alcohol, success, money, and women. Brian finds Sondra, his true love. After her disappearance, many questions arise. He becomes obsessed with Sondra and destroying the people who influenced her.Brian is morally tested as he spins into a demonic world influenced by an Anti-Christ.For such an ambitious and influential man, they will not stop until they have Brian and control his destiny.

A Message from a Mother's Heart is a compelling autobiography that chronicles the life of Ana Lydia, who grew up as one of five children in a border town in Sonora, Mexico. In the summer of 1977, Ana Lydia's life takes a dramatic turn when her mother decides to uproot the family and move to California in search of a better life, and to reunite with their father.However, Ana Lydia's journey towards a brighter future is riddled with unexpected tragedies and setbacks that take a toll on her young life. Her life takes a rebellious and reckless turn as she grapples with the events that unfold before her.

This book presents an inquiry into the physical dimensions of time as well as its effects on human interiority. It proposes a philosophical model which makes use of Aristotle's own philosophy of time. This compelling work traverses a rich tapestry of concepts including the power of Being, the acts of individual subjective drives, distinctions between mobility and rest, the general structure of the forms, change, the existential determination, final causes, and the destiny of time.By meticulously reconstructing the treatise on time, this analytical work opens its doors to citizens of all ages who yearn to acquaint themselves with ancient wisdom. Unbound by boundaries, its accessible nature welcomes a diverse range of readers. On one hand, it provides a methodical approach for those seeking to cultivate their capacity for critical thinking, directly aligned with the principles of this physical inquiry. On the other hand, for those stepping into or returning to the era of Aristotle, it serves as an inventory of perennially relevant categories. Moreover, it offers profound insights for those intrigued by the origins of our geometry and the genesis of the universal 'geo physic,' as illuminated through the prism of Aristotelian intellectual thought.

Santa has the flu, and his reindeer too.Now Christmas is canceled, and there's nothing we can do.Or so we thought...With a little faith and an elf who can pray,Now a horse can fly, and he can save Christmas Day!

Discover the fantastical world of fairy tales in this captivating collection of 28 short stories. From a living man made entirely of wax to a secret cave of gnomes brewing magical beer, to a prince facing a ferocious giant wolf and a joust fought on the backs of donkeys and pigs. Each story is filled with laughter, tears, magic, and morality, featuring daring knights, bold seafarers, and the occasional monster. Perfect for bedtime reading, this enchanting book will captivate young and old alike with its unique and imaginative tales

After the tragic death of his two-year-old daughter, Stephy, washed up by the tide, and the disappearance of his beloved wife, Elizabeth, missing believed drowned, Ben Tavistock exiles himself from the community. Convinced that nothing or no one can give him solace, he spirals downward in his depression. Allowing only his mother, Rosa, to visit, on this last occasion she finds a letter-unopened and months old-at his request she reads it. Not wanting to give her grieving son more worries, she keeps quiet about the contents; and until she can ascertain what the letter really means, Rosa Tavistock sets out to quiz Ben's long-time friend, Billy Turner. Meantime, and despite his emotional storm, Ben draws up enough courage to retrace Elizabeth's and Stephy's final movements, from their house to the promenade...

Celebrate the bond between Smokey the baby dragon and a little boy named Tom in this wonderful story and beautifully illustrated book. Smokey is a baby dragon with a curious character. He has been dropped off by his mum but told to keep quiet and out of sight. It was only a matter of time when Smokey started to explore his surroundings. As he turned his backend knocked over a pot and made an almighty crashing noise! Smokey ran and hid behind some plants, and when he looked up there was Tom. Tom is a little boy who lives with his mum. He struggles to make friends so usually has no one to play with. Come join the journey of friendship between a baby dragon and a little boy, it's sure to turn your good day into a great day.

By the edge of a wood lives a happy boy. He loves to smile and play. In a town close by, however, it's a very different tale. The town itself is gloomy. The people dull and sad. Can one very happy boy remind them how to laugh? Read on to find out in this beautifully illustrated book for children.

A captivating tale about the wonders of wildlife and the trials of conservation. Wolf Vandengetz has the ideal post for an adventurous scientist, researching prides of lions. Then he gets a promotion. With a heavy heart, he leaves his fieldwork in the Serengeti to administer a program to save endangered pangolins in Nepal. As a scientist, he's accustomed to solving complex ecosystem mysteries but ill-equipped to tackle the politics of donation-hungry NGOs, the tragic consequences of conservation strategies gone wrong or the greed driving pangolins to extinction. On a mission beset with unpredictable twists, he stumbles into a hornet's nest of corruption and is framed by poachers. What follows is a story about nature, the evils rooted in human nature and the dignity that inspires transcendence. The novel journeys to the front lines of conservation but the fate of the endangered pangolin is everyone's fate; we are all victims of near-sighted environmental policies.

"Returning to a rejuvenated South Australian infantry battalion, after having been severely injured at Gallipoli, newly promoted Sergeant Major William Berenger finds himself in the sleepy village of Albert on the Somme on the eve of a massive Australian assault at Pozières. Having married Juliana, whom Berenger had first met 15 years earlier as a Boer prisoner in the South African war, Berenger is called again to the colours, despite the impending birth of their first child. A young British soldier, Private Reginald Atkins from the Ox and Bucks finds himself trapped in a shell hole in front of the Australian trenches. He is soon joined by an injured Australian, Private Lachlan Watts trying to make his way back to his battalion. Subsequently, both Watts and Atkins are tried for cowardice: the Australian soldier being found Not Guilty, whilst the British soldier is unjustly executed. Whilst on a night reconnaissance mission in No Man's Land, Berenger encounters a German soldier from the Bavarian 16th Reserve Infantry Regiment, whom he severely injures but does not kill. Removing this soldier's identity tags, he discovers upon slithering back to Australian lines, the soldier's identity as hitherto anonymous aspiring artist, Adolf Hitler. Berenger discovers that the Germans have been attempting to tunnel under Albert in an attempt to blow-up the Australian lines. Pozières must be taken before the Germans thwart the Allies' imminent assault."

Ellie Elephant shares her ideas on how to spread kindness amongst her friends on the magical island of Huppet Hill. Join Zac and Zara as they discover a hidden secret in their attic, where a magical window and rainbow leads to a wondrous land of learning and adventures. Here you'll meet the other animals from Rainbow Rock and interact with the story through animal yoga poses and, in a world where you can be anything - choose kind like Ellie!