Trying to Grow


Book Description

Brit Kotwal Breaks His Legs Eleven Times Before He Is Five Years Old. His Teeth Crumble And Chip If He Tries To Bite Into Anything. It Was His Sister Dolly S Idea To Call Him Brit, Short For Brittle, Because Of His Bones. Besides, Parsees Don T Really Like Long First-Names, And It Pleased His Mother Sera Because It Sounded So English. It Was Fun Sometimes, Being Different. None Of The Other Children Drank Powdered Pearls In Their Milk, Or Had Almond Oil Rubbed Into Their Legs Until It Gleamed Like Bangalore Silk. And Brit Knew He Could Always Get His Own Way With Dolly Even If It Took A Little Blackmail. But When You Reach Eighteen And Are Still The Size Of An Eight Year Old, It Is Not Much Fun, And Brit Has To Begin To Try And Grow In His Own Way& Trying To Grow Is A Many-Splendoured Work Built Around The Experiences Of A Physically Handicapped Boy Turning Into Manhood, A Deeply Moving Story Told With A Remarkable Blend Of Directness, Humour And Irreverence.




Keepers of the Earth


Book Description

The flagship book in the "Keepers of the Earth" series is an environmental classic for teaching children to respect the Earth.




The Secret Keepers


Book Description

When Reuben discovers an old pocket watch, he soon realizes it holds an incredible power: it can turn you invisible for fifteen minutes. And the watch's power is even more extraordinary than he knows. Soon, he's on the run from a despot determined to possess it for himself ...




Sanders of the river


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" Mr. Commissioner Sanders had graduated to West Central Africa by such easy stages that he did not realise when his acquaintance with the back lands began. Long before he was called upon by the British Government to keep a watchful eye upon some quarter of a million cannibal folk, who ten years before had regarded white men as we regard the unicorn; he had met the Basuto, the Zulu, the Fingo, the Pondo, Matabele, Mashona, Barotse, Hottentot, and Bechuana. Then curiosity and interest took him westward and northward, and he met the Angola folk, then northward to the Congo, westward to the Masai, and finally, by way of the Pigmy people, he came to his own land. Now, there is a subtle difference between all these races, a difference that only such men as Sanders know. It is not necessarily a variety of colour, though some are brown and some yellow, and some—a very few—jet black. The difference is in character. By Sanders' code you trusted all natives up to the same point, as you trust children, with a few notable exceptions. The Zulu were men, the Basuto were men, yet childlike in their grave faith. The black men who wore the fez were subtle, but trustworthy; but the browny men of the Gold Coast, who talked English, wore European clothing, and called one another "Mr.," were Sanders' pet abomination"




The keepers of Ukronia


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In her eleventh year, magic reveals itself to Madeline, opening the door to a new world. Despite her misadventures, a new life awaits the young witch in the world of Ukronia. New friends, but above all new powers and new responsibilities. With the guidance of the wise Asteria, will Madeline be able to master her element? This first book in the saga guides the readers on an exciting adventure. Karina Sema was born and raised in Ukraine. Always being a big dreamer, she loved creating her own worlds and imagining herself living in them. Despite a dream of becoming a musician, she chose a path of telling stories to people who love visiting other worlds as well. The magic of fantasy always fascinated her, thus she finally decided to share her world with others. The book Lord of the Rings gave her hope and inspired her to make the first step of writing. When she’s not writing, she can be found somewhere wondering in nature or with a book in her hands, living through another life. She is also a big activist and is always fighting for her beliefs, no matter what. Currently Karina’s studying in Vienna to become a journalist.




The Keepers Children; the Realm


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For those who, for whatever reason, cannot accept, or for those who want, but have not yet found what they seek, I bring you a simple explanation. The Keepers Children: The Realm is the second book of the "Valley" series. It tells the tale, or truth if you can believe, of the growth of the ones who give the rightful magic of all the magical worlds, the value that is its due. In the first installment, you learned of Cory, who becomes the Keeper of the Plain. His wife, Sandra, who learns of her powers after coming to the Plain. Cory's sister, Deidra and her husband Tom, who maintain the Valley. The four that were the beginning of the Rightful Magic. In this volume, you will learn of their children, who learn of life and the pleasures and pains that come with maturity and horrors of the Dark Forces they must battle!In this volume, you will also learn of Mike, who becomes the Overseer of the Realm and the young woman who becomes his wife, Gloreana. You will learn of Katie, Mike's biological twin, who becomes Mistress of Magic for the Domain of Dolaris. You will learn of Morgan and Megan, Mike's younger brother and sister and identical, except for gender, twins. You will also learn of Marie, Mike's cousin, who becomes Mistress of the North West Domain of Vistalin. There are others that are involved, but to meet them, you must venture into the concept that you do not know all that can be.




The Keepers Book


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Peter Jeffrey Mackie writes in his introduction to The Keeper 's Book that 'Sport and love of sport is part of the great heritage of our race.' He believes that sport and sportsmanship are what keeps society thriving and is undoubtedly one of our most powerful social forces in this day and age. This book pursues the sport of the hunt and the social interactions associated therein. This particular past time requires not only a love of adventure, but also self-discipline, patience and technical skill. Not only does Mackie discusses the pursuit and conquest of wild animals, but he also describes how to preserve them, covering all matters in great detail. Mackie goes on to cover everything from hunting to angling in astounding detail. Although first published in 1929, this timeless classic is sure to peak the curiosity of anyone interested in outdoors amusements and their impact today.




Keepers of Fire


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The Demon is recruiting his servants. A legendary fire demon has returned to exact vengeance on the world for his ancient defeat. A farm girl, Atia Morren, sets out to resist the Demon, only to discover she’s been endowed with his own forbidden power—power reserved for his allies. Forced again and again to choose between death or using this power, Atia must soon decide whether to heed her conscience or succumb to the tantalizing summons of a master she does not remember.




Legislative Documents


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Contains the reports of state departments and officials for the preceding fiscal biennium.




Legislative Documents


Book Description

Contains the reports of state departments and officials for the preceding fiscal biennium.